Darkstar - A Mothership Actual Play Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Something is wrong in deep space, and only the Darkstar Corporation can help.

Darkstar is a sci-fi horror comedy actual play using the Mothership RPG, where a desperate crew ventures into the cold void chasing signals that should never have been answered.

If you enjoy sci-fi horror, cinematic storytelling, and high-stakes actual play, prepare to join the Darkstar Corporation.

Freedom is calling.

Mothership is a sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game about surviving space. Players take on the roles of crew members exploring derelict ships, distant colonies, and corporate facilities while facing alien horrors, psychological stress, and impossible odds.

Created by Sean McCoy and published by Tuesday Knight Games.

Learn more: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com https://www.mothershiprpg.com

More cinematic actual play adventures from Dice Company:

Website: https://dicecompanypodcast.com Podcasts: https://dicecompanypodcast.com/listen Patreon: https://patreon.com/dicecompany

Darkstar is produced by Dice Company, creators of the narrative-driven actual play series Dice Company: Small Embers.

Three strangers awake from cryosleep aboard a ship heading for the missing ship Boomertown with a contract forcing them to complete missions for the Darkstar Corporation...

For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky 🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky 🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast) 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden

Edited by:

Charlie Blackadder

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican

Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra

Joyful Corporate by Sonican

Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode

Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound

Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music

Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited

Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620

Tension by Williammedeirosrj

Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

The Darkstar crew board the apparently empty HMS Boomertown on the search for answers...

For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky 🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky 🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast) 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden

Edited by:

Charlie

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

Music (Thanks to):

Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican

Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra

Joyful Corporate by Sonican

Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode

Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound

Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music

Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited

Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620

Tension by Williammedeirosrj

Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Things go from bad to worse for The 76ers aboard HMS Boomertown. But the worst, is yet to come...

For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company DiceCords Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky 🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky 🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast) 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden

Edited by:

Charlie

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

Music (Thanks to):

Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican

Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra

Joyful Corporate by Sonican

Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode

Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound

Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music

Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited

Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620

Tension by Williammedeirosrj

Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Everything rests on the actions of Fermin, Kenneth and Gustav as the truth to Boomertown is finally revealed...

For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky 🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky 🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast) 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden

Edited by:

Charlie

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

Music (Thanks to):

Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican

Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra

Joyful Corporate by Sonican

Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode

Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound

Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music

Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited

Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620

Tension by Williammedeirosrj

Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Before the distress call is answered, the assets are created.

In this prelude episode, we step behind the scenes to build the characters which will shape Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.

We talk through:

• Character concepts

• Connections between the crew

• Personal stakes and motivations

• How the Mothership system frames character creation

• The tone and themes of the story to come

This episode is the perfect entry point for new listeners, offering context and insight before the story begins — and a deeper appreciation of the choices that echo throughout the campaign.

🎧 Recommended listening: Start here before Episode 1.For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listerners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

Edited by:

Charlie

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

Music (Thanks to):

Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican

Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra

Joyful Corporate by Sonican

Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode

Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound

Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music

Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited

Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620

Tension by Williammedeirosrj

Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

After the alarms fade and the dust settles, the crew step out of character to unpack Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.

In this debrief episode, we talk candidly about the choices that shaped the story, the moments that surprised us, and the themes lurking beneath the surface of Boomertown’s desperate signal. From character decisions and narrative turns to system mechanics and tonal inspiration, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how the distress call was answered and what it cost.

We discuss:

• Key story moments and alternate paths

• Character motivations and emotional beats

• How the Mothership system influenced play

• What worked, what challenged us, and what we’d do differently

• Inspirations behind Boomertown and its mysteries

Whether you’ve just finished the story or want a deeper look at how it came together, this debrief pulls back the curtain on the decisions, chaos, and creativity behind the game.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.

Edited by:

Lennie the Dog

Host:

TC Patrick

Guests:

Alex Morrison

Charlie Blackadder

Adam Beltaine

Dice Company is a Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation.

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listerners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

🎨 Artwork Design By:

• The Red Right Hand

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

After the alarms fade and the dust settles, the crew step out of character to unpack Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.

In this debrief episode, we talk candidly about the choices that shaped the story, the moments that surprised us, and the themes lurking beneath the surface of Boomertown’s desperate signal. From character decisions and narrative turns to system mechanics and tonal inspiration, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how the distress call was answered and what it cost.

We discuss:

• Key story moments and alternate paths

• Character motivations and emotional beats

• How the Mothership system influenced play

• What worked, what challenged us, and what we’d do differently

• Inspirations behind Boomertown and its mysteries

Whether you’ve just finished the story or want a deeper look at how it came together, this debrief pulls back the curtain on the decisions, chaos, and creativity behind the game.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.

Edited by:

Lennie the Dog

Host:

TC Patrick

Guests:

Alex Morrison

Charlie Blackadder

Adam Beltaine

Dice Company is a Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation.

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listerners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

🎨 Artwork By:

• The Red Right Hand - Logo

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Before the distress call is answered, the assets are created.

In this prelude episode, we step behind the scenes to build the characters which will shape Darkstar: The Light We Trust.

We talk through:

• Character concepts

• Connections between the crew

• Personal stakes and motivations

• How the Mothership system frames character creation

• The tone and themes of the story to come

This episode is the perfect entry point for new listeners, offering context and insight before the story begins — and a deeper appreciation of the choices that echo throughout the campaign.

🎧 Recommended listening: Start here before Episode 1.For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

Edited by:

Charlie

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

Music (Thanks to):

Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

The Darkstar Corporation set their sights on corporate rivals Brightpath Industries with a dangerous mission perfectly suited to their select operatives.

For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 

For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 

We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 

For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 

These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.

🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky 🎭 Dave Rogers as Jasper Gillebrand – Bluesky 🎭 Adam Beltaine as Mr. Butter (from the Force Majeure Podcast) 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden

Edited by:

Charlie Blackadder

With Effects and Music by: 

TC Patrick  

• 🎵 Intro Theme (Stranger Things) by Music Unlimited

• 🎵 Ambient Sci Fi Electronic Dreamer by UniqueCreativeAudio

• 🎵 Hero Heroic Patriotic Background Music by MFCC

• 🎵 Interstellar Space by Lexin Music

• 🎵 Ominous by ViraMiller

• 🎵 Scary Ambience by XtremeFreddy

• 🎵 Sci Fi Zone Effect by H-Beats

• 🎵 The Futuristic by Alex Grohl

• 🎵 Veins of Dread Horror by Nick Panek

• 🎵 Werifesteria Epic Thriller by Joel Fazhari

• The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo

• Sarah Isabella – General Artwork

• Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)

• Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs

🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!