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Dark Cosmos: A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

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Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 29

Welcome to Dark Cosmos, a sci-fi tabletop RPG actual play podcast powered by the Scum and Villainy system! Join the Placeholder NPCs crew as they pilot the Coyfish through the homebrew Aurelia sector. Follow three space-faring scoundrels (a mystical Polar Bear, questionable human medic and an ex-military Avali pilot) as they take on dangerous jobs, dodge the oppressive Concordant, and light the spark of rebellion. Expect high-stakes heists, hilarious shenanigans, and the shackles of past traumas. Tune in for complex character lore, thrilling dice rolls, and adventures among the stars!

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26/08/2026
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25/08/2026
#40

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Ep 11x02 Morning's Dew (Terminal Descent) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 11 · Episode 2

Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Duration 39:12

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

A new morning dawns on the planet Ix, but the crew of the Coyfish finds little rest after the recent horror. With the ship's engines killed, gravity offline, and the containment field down, the lingering influence of the precursor artifact continues to cast a long shadow over the crew.

In this episode:

Medical Repair & Deep Trauma: Algenon helps stitch up Ark’s severe, burn-damaged hands using synthflesh. As they recover, Ark opens up about their lingering nightmares, memory gaps, and fears surrounding the artifact's true reach.
Uncomfortable Truths: Ark confronts Algenon on his past decisions and whether he would have taken the Director’s deal—leading to a rare, introspective moment between the two.
The Terminal Descent: Captain Fu delivers an unexpected distraction: a flyer for a high-stakes, violent scrappers' derby hosted at the ultra-luxurious Casa Del Ricos at the top of Gimbal.
High-Speed Distractions: Eager for an outlet (and maybe some quick cash), Vole and Triv prep to build a jerry-rigged hover-bike and race from the top of the city all the way down into the lava-pits—and back up.

Will the crew survive a high-speed descent down Gimbal, or will the looming threat of the artifact catch up to them first? Tune in to find out! ⚡

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below to let us know your favorite moment from the episode!

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Starring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Background music by Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) The Morning After

(02:47) Ark and Algernon's Conversation

(20:56) The Terminal Descent Proposal

(27:48) Prepping for the Scrappers' Derby

(38:15) Credits & Outro

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Ep 11x01 Recap & Banter (Terminal Descent) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 11 · Episode 1

Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Duration 16:38

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

In this Banter & Recap episode of Dark Cosmos, we unpack the sheer chaos of Mav's daring escape from the CCF Osprey wreckage and the messy aftermath of the Quasar Pharmaceuticals moon crash. We also dig into the disastrous (and hilarious) consequences of Vol's infamous, seemingly unhealing bruise taking down a vital force field, Ark's shocking cybernetic revelation, and what those mysterious cubic artifacts actually mean for the crew moving forward. Buckle up and get your ship in gear, because the galaxy is only getting more dangerous from here!

Will Vol's infamous bruise ever actually heal, or is it basically the captain of the ship now? Let us know your theories down below! 👇

About the Podcast:

Starring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Background music by Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Ep 9x02 Yuguar Down (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 9 · Episode 2

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 47:47

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

The crew of the Coyfish have a moment to breath after the fallout of their daring prison break from the Coop. Ark's connection to the Way takes a dangerous turn as he faces a crisis of self in a void filled with forgotten souls, Algernon takes some time to examine his new patient, and Voel comes to terms with navigating the tension of having his attempted killer on board his "baby".

What do you think is waiting for Ark in the 'Dead Space'? Let us know your theories in the comments!

About the Podcast:

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Arrival at Gimbal: Lower Orbit of Planet Ix

Ep 9x01 Recap and Banter (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 9 · Episode 1

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 11:26

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

The trauma train keeps rolling! Join the Placeholder NPCs as we recap the high-stakes jailbreak from the Coupe, reveal Algernon's shady past, and dive into a brand new chapter of our Scum and Villainy campaign.

About the Podcast:

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

-----

Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:27) Player Introductions

(02:40) What happened previously?

(03:39) Character Upgrades

(05:48) Recapping Algernon's Backstory

Ep 8x01 When One Door Closes (April Fools Special) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 8 · Episode 1

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 • Duration 33:12

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This episode sees the table play through the much awaited solo-session.

About the Podcast:

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:55) Mav Is Left Behind

(09:55) Crossing The Hanger

(20:30) Escaping The CCF Osprey

(26:06) The Universe Decides

(32:35) Credits

Ep 7x04 Character Advancement (Bonus Episode) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 7 · Episode 4

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 01:24:01

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This bonus episode rounds out the completion of chapters six and seven. The cast sit down for a lo-fi chat about the recent events, and dive into character advancement.

About the Podcast:

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

-----

Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

Background music by Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:09) Job Payoff & Crew Upkeep

(03:50) Gaining Heat in the Leonis Vortex System

(13:00) Algernon's Character Advancement

(24:23) Arc's Character Advancement

(37:15) Voel's Character Advancement

Ep 7x03 Doctor on the Run (I'm a Doctor) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 7 · Episode 3

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration 24:18

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This episode concludes the traumatic prequel arc revealing Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue's past as a Syndicate doctor and his intimate connection to Alburn, the prisoner he recently encountered in the Coop.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions. This episode sets the stage for Kentucky's enduring guilt and obsession with precursor artifacts.

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

-----

Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Concordant Knights

(11:15) Fleeing the Institute

(19:00) Closing Montage

Ep 7x02 Severance (I'm a Doctor) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 7 · Episode 2

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 19:19

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This episode continues the deep dive into the backstory of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue, chronicling his defining ethical compromise while working a job at the Cecil Institute under the direction of the Jade Syndicate. This flashback explores the origins of his former patient, Alburn, and introduces a powerful, mysterious faction: the Matron's Engineering Guild.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions. This episode details the beginnings of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue, and his patient, Alburn (who would later become Voel's cellmate in the Coop).

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

-----

Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

Ep 7x01 The Day of Bloomage (I'm a Doctor) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 7 · Episode 1

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 21:30

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This special backstory episode dives into the dark origins of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue, detailing his time spent experimenting on people within the Coop. We follow Kentucky as he toils away, buried within its confines during the Day of Bloomage, a day of remembrance and celebration across Erilia.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions. This episode explores the Syndicate past of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue.

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

-----

Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:27) The Day of Bloomage

(05:04) Someone's In The Kitchen

Ep 6x07 Dealings with the Director (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

Season 6 · Episode 7

Monday, January 5, 2026 • Duration 21:07

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

The infiltration of the Jade Syndicate’s most guarded research facility reaches its heart-stopping finale as the crew of the Coyfish prepares to fly the coop - one way or another. Algernon finally enters the lion’s den, standing face-to-face with the decadent and manipulative Director. What will the Director offer, that could potentially drive a wedge into the crew's crumbling relationships?

Content Warnings:

Violence and Implied Death
Medical Horror and Human Experimentation
Psychological and Thematic Triggers
Substance Use

About the Podcast:

Staring:

Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

-----

Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

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