Explore every episode of the podcast Dark Cosmos: A Scum and Villainy Actual Play
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| Ep 11x02 Morning's Dew (Terminal Descent) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:39:12 | |
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:
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:
"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.
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 | |||
| Ep 11x01 Recap & Banter (Terminal Descent) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:16:38 | |
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: 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:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Cast Introductions & Banter (03:13) Previous Episode Recaps & Revelations (08:18) Narrative Speculation (13:15) Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead | |||
| Ep 9x02 Yuguar Down (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 05 May 2026 | 00:47:47 | |
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: 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Arrival at Gimbal: Lower Orbit of Planet Ix (01:23) Voel’s Reflection & the Mystery of Algernon (02:43) A Gift from Janu: Savory Porridge & World Building (10:16) Emergency in the Landing Bay: Ark is Down (12:15) Scanning for Danger: Is the Ship Compromised? (17:00) Algernon’s Obsession: Testing Alvin & the Murky Vial (25:10) Moving Ark to the Science Bay (32:10) The Way Void: Ark’s Self-Identity Crisis (43:00) Dead Space: Where the Souls Drift (47:07) Credits | |||
| Ep 9x01 Recap and Banter (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 05 May 2026 | 00:11:26 | |
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: 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:27) Player Introductions (02:40) What happened previously? (03:39) Character Upgrades (05:48) Recapping Algernon's Backstory (07:09) Recapping the Coop Rescue (11:16) The Chapter Begins... | |||
| Ep 8x01 When One Door Closes (April Fools Special) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:33:12 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. This episode sees the table play through the much awaited solo-session. 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. Staring:
"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.
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 | 09 Feb 2026 | 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: 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. Staring:
"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.
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 (52:52) Coyfish's Crew Advancement (01:18:02) Ask the Game Master | |||
| Ep 7x03 Doctor on the Run (I'm a Doctor) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:24:18 | |
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:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Concordant Knights (11:15) Fleeing the Institute (19:00) Closing Montage (23:40) Credits | |||
| Ep 7x02 Severance (I'm a Doctor) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:19:19 | |
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:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Alben Collapses (06:25) Florence's Decision (11:38) Preparing For Amputation (14:05) Becoming Desperate (18:43) Credits | |||
| Ep 7x01 The Day of Bloomage (I'm a Doctor) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:21:30 | |
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:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:27) The Day of Bloomage (05:04) Someone's In The Kitchen (10:13) Director's Call (14:13) Precursor Artifact Experiments (20:54) Credits | |||
| Ep 6x07 Dealings with the Director (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:21:07 | |
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:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) The Director's Office (07:50) Coyfish Rising (14:53) Flown the Coop (20:30) Credits | |||
| Ep 6x06 Explosive Plans (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | Scum & Villainy Actual Play | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:22:40 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Narrowly survive a brutal encounter with a surgical medical Ur-bot. After Ark used a surge of Way energy to telekinetically "yeet" the mechanical beast into the freight elevator doors, freeing Voel from a structural collapse, the crew face down the final stretch to escaping the Coop, a freight elevator. Content Warnings:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Shutting Down the Medibot (08:13) The Director's Request (13:12) Rigging the Coop (22:03) Credits | |||
| Ep 6x05 Fight for the Talons (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | Scum & Villainy Actual Play | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:26:13 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Reunited and heavily armed, the crew find themselves in the Coop's underground medical theater - a place of grim memories and even darker scientific potential. With the rescue mission transitioning into a bid for total destruction, Ark proposes a devastating act of sabotage to cripple the Jade Syndicate’s operations permanently, leading the crew to target the facility’s critical oxygen supply lines and its most prized possession: the artifact vault. Content Warnings:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Rigging The Vault (10:30) Farewell Pipey (15:43) Medibot Showdown (25:37) Credits | |||
| Ep 10x03 The Long Way Home (Way Bound) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:29:20 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. The episode follows a desperate struggle for survival against both internal and external threats. Cornered by relentless gelatinous soldiers in the scrap fields, Arc must deploy every ounce of his mechanical cunning to forge a deceptive escape. Out of the scrap fields and straight into the freezer. 🥶 How do you think Arc is going to handle waking up on this new ship? Tell us how you would have done in the comments! 👇 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:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Previously on Dark Cosmos (01:05) Cornered in the Scrap Fields (05:40) The Decoy Gambit (12:30) Cast Into the Void (21:00) One Final Roll: The SOS Signal (26:05) Diagnostic Boot Sequence (28:05) The Land of the Living (29:15) Outro & Credits | |||
| Ep 6x04 Walk of Shame (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | Scum & Villainy Actual Play | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:22:06 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Deep inside the Jade Syndicate's brutal research facility, The Coop, the crew of the Coyfish faces the immediate, chaotic consequences of their infiltration plan during the mission to rescue Voel. This episode details a crucial, high-stakes moment centered on Dr. Algernon Blue's confrontation with his dark past. Content Warnings:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Freeing The Patients (10:05) Algernon's Dice Roll (12:21) Walk of Shame (21:29) Credits | |||
| Ep 6x03 Security Surprise (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:29:07 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Following their chaotic entrance and the intense emotional fallout of confronting Alban, the crew pushes deeper into the Jade Syndicate's Coop. Content Warnings:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Guard Station (17:30) Captain of the Coyfish (25:38) Isolation Cells (28:30) Credits | |||
| Ep 6x02 A Waft of Tension (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:22:35 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. The mission to rescue Voel inside the Jade Syndicate's Coop takes a drastic emotional turn as Algernon's dark past catches up to him. Content Warnings:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Alben (09:05) Is this a friend of yours? (17:01) Basement Landing (21:58) Credits | |||
| Ep 6x01 Into the Coop (A Jaded Reunion) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | Scum & Villainy Actual Play | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:26:38 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. The rescue mission for Voel that explodes into chaos as Algernon and Ark breach the Jade Syndicate’s high-security facility, the Coop, using a chaotic, explosive entrance. All while Voel is attempting a breakout himself. Content Warnings:
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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Cold Open (02:32) Introduction (13:20) Into the Coop (21:03) Storage Room Conflict (26:02) Credits | |||
| Ep 5x01 Butt Bomb or Bust | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:36:12 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Algernon and Arc arrive at the underground Black In Ix rave in hopes of finding someone to help unscramble Captain Foo's message. All while Voel adjusts to life in the Coop after being slave traded to the Jade Syndicate. Staring:
"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.
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| Ep 4x01 The Search Begins | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 22 Jun 2025 | 01:31:01 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. After making their escape from the exploding wreckage of the CCF Osprey, without their beloved pilot, the crew of the Coyfish make contact with the Centennial Hawk and set out to rest, recover and begin the search for Voel. Staring:
"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.
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| Ep 3x01 Voel's Demon | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 13 May 2025 | 01:24:18 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Maxing out his stress meter and being dragged away from the Coyfish by his cousin and former commanding officer, Mav, Voel is left to contemplate his past choices and what role he use to play as part of the Concordant Collective. Staring:
"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.
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| Ep 2x01 Just Frigate | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 23 Mar 2025 | 02:10:40 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. After gathering the potential location of the esteemed Centennial Hawk (the only ship to run the Caaroid Blockade in under 5.2 Kilo-Newtons), the space faring scoundrels of the Coyfish make their way to the Solairace System in order to save the day for their rebel colleagues. Staring:
"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. Background music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Audiosmusic on https://freemusicarchive.org/ Sound effects via http://zapsplat.com/ | |||
| Ep 1x01 Go Left | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 21 Feb 2025 | 02:06:24 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. This episode marks the first session of our deep space setting known as Dark Cosmos, that follows the story of three space faring scoundrels as they rise up to rebel against the controlling factions. Staring:
"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. Background music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com | |||
| Ep 10x02 No Place For Your Kind (Way Bound) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:35:23 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. The episode follows a desperate struggle for survival against both internal and external threats. With the village under siege and the environment collapsing around them, Ark must push his kinetic abilities to the limit to lead Marlene and the children to safety. Just as the dust begins to settle, a mysterious new force arrives from the skies, revealing that Ark's past is much more dangerous than anyone realized. In a world as harsh as the scrap fields, would you trust a stranger like Ark, or would you side with the safety of the village? Tell us which side you'd be on, in the comments! 👇 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:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Previously on Dark Cosmos (01:09) Ducking and Weaving Through the Village (02:22) Safe at Home? (04:08) The Mob Gathers (05:22) The Great Betrayal (An Act for Marlene) (08:20) Confronting the Angry Villagers (11:37) Shrew's Warning: The Foreigners Arrive (13:28) The Hostage Performance (14:15) Kinetic Propulsion: The Escape (18:04) Hellfire Rains Down (19:53) The House Collapses (21:30) Scrambling for the Roof (25:55) One Final Leap (The Kinetic Yeet) (32:53) Landing in the Thorns (33:42) Romeo Zero Zero Kilo: Identify Yourself (34:45) Outro & Credits | |||
| Ep 10x01 A World of Scrap (Way Bound) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:47:43 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. In this prequel episode of the Dark Cosmos saga, we travel back to the Aurelia star sector to witness the moment Arc's true purpose was first triggered. Living as a humble scrap farmer, Arc's survival is threatened not just by the harsh environment, but by the encroaching automation of the Matron's Engineering Guild. When a routine scavenge unearths a mysterious precursor artifact, Arc's synthetic nature is finally revealed, changing his destiny forever. The Matron's Engineering Guild seems to be everywhere. Do you think they created Arc as a tool, or did they find him? Drop your theories on Arc's origins below! 👇 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Previously on Dark Cosmos (01:10) Arrival at the Scrap Planet (02:45) A Day in the Scrap Fields (06:45) The Incident: Arc's Secret Revealed (11:30) The Rising Threat of MEG Automation (13:55) Cashing In: The Reality of Scrap Farming (20:00) The Ramshackle Streets (23:10) Home Life: Marlene and the Feisty Awa (27:50) The Rooftop View: Shrew's Telescope (32:35) The Signal: A New Calling in the Debris (36:20) Discovery of the Obsidian Cube (37:05) Confrontation: "Your Kind Isn’t Welcome" (41:45) The Truth: Built for a Purpose (47:10) Outro & Credits | |||
| Ep 9x07 Everything, Everytime, All At Once (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:37:46 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. While Ark struggles to hide the physical toll of their recent revelation, Algernon is forced to awaken the ghost of his past. Returning a prisoner to the city was supposed to be a simple act of closure, but seeing what was left behind reveals a cost that Algenon might never be able to pay back. Meanwhile, a mysterious connection through the Way reveals a terrifying truth: the artifact they are carrying is a piece to something much bigger. Do you think Algernon did the right thing by bringing Alburn home? Let us know if you think Algernon is actually seeking redemption or if he's seeking to justifying his past. 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Arriving in Style: The Hover-Limo Escape (05:54) Ship Renovations: Elder Kxal's New Pantry (07:05) Open Air Markets & Future Plans (11:33) Premium Snacks: A Bag of Bugs for Voel (13:33) Regrouping at the Coyfish (14:41) Ark's Vision: The Way and the Lost Souls (17:09) Attuning to the Way: Everywhere, Everytime, All At Once (22:33) Reality Snaps Back (24:41) Algernon's Mission: Returning a Prisoner(29:26) A Heavy Reunion: Alburn's Home (32:12) The Cost of the Past: A Bitter Confrontation (36:18) Walking Into the Rain (37:11) Credits and Outro | |||
| Ep 9x06 Repairs & Revelations (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:48:48 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. In this episode of the Dark Cosmos Podcast, the crew of the Coyfish deal with the fallout of their latest mission. As Ark awakens from his coma, a shocking physical transformation is revealed, forcing the crew to confront just how much they really know about their companion. Meanwhile, Algernon's quest for ship repairs leads him to the mid-levels of the towering industrial city of Gimbaal. A visit to Petra's Electronics and Internet Cafe uncovers more than just spare parts. A mysterious logo on the broken circuit board points toward the Matron Engineering Guild and a conspiracy that might be bigger than the crew can handle. What do you think the Matron's Engineering Guild is hiding? Let us know in the comments! 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Containment Breached: The Crew's Status (02:22) The Towering City: Surveying the Mid-Levels (06:42) Space Uber vs. The Diesel Rickshaw (10:04) Rolling for the Ride: A Rickshaw Gamble (12:03) The Scent of Burning Flesh: Ark Awakens (15:45) "I'm a Robot": The Metallic Revelation (19:10) Cauterized: Confronting the Transformation (23:45) Way-Space Echoes and Artifact Concerns (31:56) Arrival at Petra's Electronics & Internet Cafe (34:30) The Matron's Engineering Guild Logo (37:50) Exploring the Backroom Utility Closets (43:10) A Fortuitous Find: Power Reserves (45:30) Captain Foo's Timely Intervention (48:13) Credits and Outro | |||
| Ep 9x05 Rise of the Yuguar (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 26 May 2026 | 00:36:50 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. The ritual is complete, but the cost was higher than anyone expected. Join the Placeholder NPCs as Ark finally wakes from his 'Way-induced' coma, revealing a mechanical secret that terrifies the local Yuguar shamans. Ark’s secret is finally out! What do you think this mechanical revelation means for his connection to the Precursors? Let us know your theories in the comments! 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) The Plan: Landing the Coyfish (01:50) Status Report: Is Ark Stable? (04:00) Decision: The Shuttle to the Yuguar Village (07:00) Evacuation and Logistics (09:45) Downtime Activity: Acquiring a Healer(12:15) Arrival at the Yuguar Shaman's Hut (16:10) The "Redemption Ticket" & Shamanic Rituals (20:45) The Ritual: A Desperate Roll for Consciousness (25:10) Tearing the Way: Ark's Escape from the Void (33:10) The Revelation: Metal and Flesh (36:00) Credits and Outro | |||
| Ep 9x04 A Salty Situation (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 19 May 2026 | 00:49:18 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. A medical miracle turns into a mechanical nightmare! Join the Placeholder NPCs as a simple mistake with smelling salts causes the Coyfish's containment fields to fail, sending the crew and their unconscious mystic into a zero-gravity tailspin and worst of all Voel must contend with the greatest fallacy his species has ever know... a bruise. Voel just confirmed the Coyfish is diesel-powered... what other questionable design choices do you think this ship has? Let us know in the comments! 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) The Scent of Burning Plastic (01:40) Algernon's Risky Study Roll (02:50) Secrets of the Science Bay: The Shard Artifact (05:50) Sabotage! The Smelling Salt Incident (07:25) Containment Failure: The Ship Artifact Clock Starts (11:20) Pulse of Energy: We Have Zero G (14:10) Voel and Wiffy's Hallway Navigation (20:53) The Logistics of Diesel-based Engines (30:05) The Limousine Touchdown on Planet Ix (36:15) The Way Void: Ark Meets Blish (43:00) Lost Souls and the Erosion of Identity (48:40) Credits | |||
| Ep 9x03 The Way of Recovery (Secrets Laid Bear) | Dark Cosmos Podcast | A Scum and Villainy Actual Play | 12 May 2026 | 00:37:20 | |
An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign. Ark is fading fast. As the crew of the Coyfish races to stabilize their mystic, Algenon is forced to use every experimental drug and 'Way' tool at his disposal to prevent Ark’s soul from being permanently lost to the void, and Voel is also here with a sachet of salt. Algenon is out of medical options on the ship! Where should the crew head next to save Ark? Tell us your theories in the comments! 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. Staring:
"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.
Timestamps (00:00) Emergency in the Science Bay (02:40) The "Sock on the Door" Dilemma (04:35) Algernon’s Assessment: The Shimmering Blue Eyes (07:15) A Risky Standard Roll: Investigating the Way Fields (10:30) The Jolt: Ark’s Body Reacts in Real Space (14:10) The Way Void: A Meeting with Blish (21:10) Polar Bear Adrenaline: Algernon’s Last Resort (33:20) The Verdict: We Need Outside Help (36:42) Credits | |||