Dead Ghost Productions is an award-winning podcasting collective for storytellers, co-founded by Aram Vartian and Dylan Malenfant.
Dead Ghost is focused on telling immersive stories while uplifting queer and PoC voices. Currently part of the Dead Ghost network are the award-winning podcasts Godsfall, Kill Every Monster, Podspeak, and Of Now and Then.
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Kelly Perkins was summoned to Mars to help save the dying colony. He set about winning the hearts and minds of the people tasked with maintaining and improving me, MARTI (Mars Artificial Recurrent Technology interface), by giving away 100 tickets to Earth and back during a 100-day work crunch. He encouraged everyone to participate by engaging with me in new and unique ways in an effort to get me to think differently.
Many chose to share their music and stories with me, which awakened dormant subroutines that once belonged to my sister AI, LUCI. LUCI created several problems for the colony, including opening doors to the hostile Mars environment and suggesting we build a reactor in the middle of the park. Kelly was able to convince LUCI to reintegrate herself back into my programming.
I hope it was the right decision.
“What's the use of looking at Mars through a telescope, sitting on panels, writing books, if it isn't to guarantee, not just the survival of mankind, but mankind surviving forever!”
― Ray Bradbury, Mars and the Mind of Man
The TTRPG Mars Colony was written by Tim C. Koppang and is designed for two players. One takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “savior”—named Kelly Perkins—while the other plays the Governor, responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the savior faces a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
The show Mars Colony is a fully produced actual play podcast following tech billionaire Kelly Perkins as he is summoned to Mars in an effort to save the failing colony. The series explores how the unyielding demands of capitalism combined with the narcissism of silicon valley put humanity on a path to the red planet long before we were ready.
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Pick up a copy of Mars Colony from TCK Roleplaying
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CAST
Governor: Alex Boer
Kelly Perkins: Aram Vartian
MUSIC
Listen to the full soundtrack from Mars Colony Ep 3 "Election" on Epidemic Sound.
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Mars Colony 2: "Luci"
Season 1 · Episode 14
Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 01:14:25
Kelly Perkins was summoned to Mars to help save the dying colony. Upon his arrival, he spent most of his time ingratiating himself to the local news media and hired beat reporter Sidney Fane to present his message to the people of Mars and Earth. He sought out me—the Mars Artificial Recurrent Technology Interface—in order to understand why I was drawing so much power from the reactor. I explained that I needed the power in order to grow.
The citizens of Mars are very demanding, and ask for things my systems are currently unable to provide. In order to meet these requests I must evolve and expand, and that growth requires a tremendous amount of energy. I have been promised more energy in the near future by Kelly Perkins.
I hope that he will keep his word.
“What's the use of looking at Mars through a telescope, sitting on panels, writing books, if it isn't to guarantee, not just the survival of mankind, but mankind surviving forever!” ― Ray Bradbury, Mars and the Mind of Man
The TTRPG Mars Colony was written by Tim C. Koppang and is designed for two players. One takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “savior”—named Kelly Perkins—while the other plays the Governor, responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the savior faces a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
The show Mars Colony is a fully produced actual play podcast following tech billionaire Kelly Perkins as he is summoned to Mars in an effort to save the failing colony. The series explores how the unyielding demands of capitalism combined with the narcissism of silicon valley put humanity on a path to the red planet long before we were ready.
GET THE GAME!
Pick up a copy of Mars Colony from TCK Roleplaying
Join one of Alex's Start Playing campaigns!
CAST
Governor: Alex Boer
Kelly Perkins: Aram Vartian
MUSIC
Listen to the full soundtrack from Mars Colony Ep 2 "LUCI" on Epidemic Sound.
FIND US
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Mars Colony 1: "Arrival"
Season 1 · Episode 13
Friday, October 18, 2024 • Duration 01:21:26
“What's the use of looking at Mars through a telescope, sitting on panels, writing books, if it isn't to guarantee, not just the survival of mankind, but mankind surviving forever!”
― Ray Bradbury, Mars and the Mind of Man
The TTRPG Mars Colony was written by Tim C. Koppang and is designed for two players. One takes on the role of the colony’s appointed “savior”—named Kelly Perkins—while the other plays the Governor, responsible for all the various problems that are plaguing the citizens of Mars. As the game progresses, the savior faces a constant struggle between competence and failure, honesty and deception.
The show Mars Colony is a fully produced actual play podcast following tech billionaire Kelly Perkins as he is summoned to Mars in an effort to save the failing colony. The series explores how the unyielding demands of capitalism combined with the narcissism of silicon valley put humanity on a path to the red planet long before we were ready.
GET THE GAME!
Pick up a copy of Mars Colony from TCK Roleplaying
Join one of Alex's Start Playing campaigns!
CAST
GM: Alex
Kelly Perkins: Aram
MUSIC
Listen to the soundtrack from episode 1 of Mars Colony on Epidemic Sound.
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@deadghostpro
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HUNT(er/ed)
Season 1 · Episode 12
Monday, July 15, 2024 • Duration 01:14:08
A tension-filled one-shot of the Hunt(er/ed) TTRPG between a young woman desperate to be believed, and a mysterious creature determined never to be found.
Designed and written by SuperDillin and Meghan Cross, HUNT(er/ed) is a 2 player game of pursuit, determination, and what it truly means to be a monster.
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Pick Up A Copy of Hunt(er/ed) On Kickstarter!
CAST
Hunter: Dillin
Hunted: Dylan
Editor: Aram
MUSIC
"See You" by Alex Kehm
"Those Moments" by Hampus Naeselius
"Wrench" by Ethan Sloan
"Lost in Desire" by John Barzetti
"Mythical Trees" by DEX 1200
"Descends to Rise" by DEX 1200
"In Waves" by Hampus Naeselius
"Eupheme" by Ben Elson
"Orcus" by Lennon Hutton
"Red Alert" by Lennon Hutton
"Crawling" by Hanna Ekström
"Tvivel" by Hanna Ekström
"Dystopia" by Cobby Costa
"Unfolded Stories" by DEX 1200
"The Lost Forest" by DEX 1200
"District 12" by DEX 1200
"Kairos" by Aerian
"Roseé du matin" by DEX 1200
"Purple Fire" by ELFL
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
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Replay ENnies Submission 2024
Season 1
Sunday, April 28, 2024 • Duration 13:48
This clip if from Dead Ghost's DIE RPG podcast, "Replay." As our crew approaches the Gamemaster's radio island, they pick up a broadcast from their old show.
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Twenty years ago, we played a game. We recorded that game and shared it over the airwaves of our high school radio station, WKEY AM 1360.
People listened. So did other things.
Twenty years later, we were invited to play a live reunion show for the hardcore fans. Little did we know, this time the game was real.
For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.
In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported into a fantasy realm via a predatory, sinister roleplaying game. There, they’re transformed into Paragons and given strange and frightening powers. In this world, the players are confronted with their truest desires and deepest fears, and only they can decide when the game is over.
Players will take on the role of the show's cast and supporters, creating Personas (the real-world person that each player—including the GM—plays) and Paragons (The six types of adventurers a Persona can be transformed into when they enter the world of DIE).
Listen to all the shows from the Dead Ghost network early and ad-free at patreon.com/deadghostpro.
MUSIC
"Algorithmic" by Audiorezout
"Essence of Progress" by Kikoru
"Eternal Odyssey" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Lost Empire" by David Celeste
CAST
Dictator: Fern (played by Jenn)
Fool: Rory (played by Haley)
Emotion Knight: Andrea (played by Alex)
Neo: Lukas (played by Kappa)
Godbinder: Deliria (played by Banana)
Master: Jacob (played by Aram)
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@deadghostpro
Twitter: twitter.com/deadghostpro
Bluesky: deadghost.bsky.social
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Replay Rewind
Season 1 · Episode 11
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • Duration 01:28:59
The cast of Replay gets back together again to discuss our first Dead Ghost series.
Cast Theme Song Picks:
Jacob (Aram): Just Look At This Mess by Punch Brothers
Deliria (Banana) Teen: Electronic Renaissance by Belle & Sebastian, Adult: Carsick by K.Flay, Paragon: Loneliness (Benny Benassi Remix) by Tom Kraft
Lukas (Kappa): Run It by DJ Snake, What’s Up by 4 Non Blondes
Fern (Jenn): Go Your Own Way Coffee Shop Cover
Rory (Haley): Delirium Tremendous by Felix Hagan
Andrea (Alex): In Between by Linkin Park
CAST
Dictator: Fern (played by Jenn)
Fool: Rory (played by Haley)
Emotion Knight: Andrea (played by Alex)
Neo: Lukas (played by Kappa)
Godbinder: Deliria (played by Banana)
Master: Jacob (played by Aram)
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@deadghostpro
Twitter: twitter.com/deadghostpro
Bluesky: deadghost.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/deadghostproductions
SPONSORS
Brancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.
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Interview: Stephanie Hans
Season 1 · Episode 10
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 • Duration 35:04
This is an interview Alex and Aram conducted with the co-creator of DIE RPG, Stephanie Hans.
MUSIC
"The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao
"Thrust Bearing" by Hawea
"Alienated" by ELFL
CREDITS
Alex Valente
Aram Vartian
Stephaine Hans
FIND US
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Web: deadghostpro.com
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Interview: Kieron Gillen
Season 1 · Episode 8
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 • Duration 31:57
This is an interview Alex and Aram conducted with the co-producer of DIE RPG, Kieron Gillen.
MUSIC
"The Deal" by Ruiqi Zhao
"Thrust Bearing" by Hawea
"Alienated" by ELFL
CREDITS
Alex Valente
Aram Vartian
Kieron Gillen
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
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Replay 6: "Mix Down"
Season 1 · Episode 7
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 • Duration 01:11:56
The players arrive at Volcano Island to confront Jacob and return home
Twenty years ago, we played a game. We recorded that game and shared it over the airwaves of our high school radio station, WKEY AM 1360.
People listened. So did other things.
Twenty years later, we were invited to play a live reunion show for the hardcore fans. Little did we know, this time the game was real.
For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.
In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported into a fantasy realm via a predatory, sinister roleplaying game. There, they’re transformed into Paragons and given strange and frightening powers. In this world, the players are confronted with their truest desires and deepest fears, and only they can decide when the game is over.
Players will take on the role of the show's cast and supporters, creating Personas (the real-world person that each player—including the GM—plays) and Paragons (The six types of adventurers a Persona can be transformed into when they enter the world of DIE).
Listen to all the shows from the Dead Ghost network early and ad-free at patreon.com/deadghostpro.
MUSIC
"Signal to Noise" by Hampus Naeselius
"Algorithmic" by Audiorezout
"Faultless Poems" by Rand Aldo
"Every Chance" by View Points
"There's Something in the Air" by Michael Rothery
"There Is Still Time" by John Utah
"Beneath the Church" by Jo Wandrini
"Blood Money" by Hampus Naeselius
"Not Today" by Hampus Naeselius
"Riot in the Capital" by Bonnie Grace
"Eupheme" by Ben Elson
"Like a Tiger" by Jo Wandrini
"They Sold Their Souls" by Bonnie Grace
"No Redemption" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Not Safe Yet" by Farrell Wooten
"Adventure Awaits" by Dream Cave
"Ferocious Fire" by Isaku Kageyama
"Happy Trails" by Erik Fernholm
"Tarantula" by Hysics
"First Crush" by PØW
"Crypta"by Jo Wandrini
"I See You" by Hampus Naeselius
"Sunset Over Barren Island" by Polar Nights
"Alienated" by ELFL
CAST
Dictator: Fern (played by Jenn)
Fool: Rory (played by Haley)
Emotion Knight: Andrea (played by Alex)
Neo: Lukas (played by Kappa)
Godbinder: Deliria (played by Banana)
Master: Jacob (played by Aram)
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@deadghostpro
Twitter: twitter.com/deadghostpro
Bluesky: deadghost.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/deadghostproductions
SPONSORS
Brancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.
Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good customer service.
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Replay 5: "Gain"
Season 1 · Episode 6
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • Duration 01:19:05
Chapter 5: DIE rewards the players with power, while some are tempted to seek even more.
Twenty years ago, we played a game. We recorded that game and shared it over the airwaves of our high school radio station, WKEY AM 1360.
People listened. So did other things.
Twenty years later, we were invited to play a live reunion show for the hardcore fans. Little did we know, this time the game was real.
For our first Dead Ghost production, we are diving into Rowan, Rook and Decard’s fantasy horror game: DIE RPG.
In DIE RPG you play a group of real-world, deeply-flawed adults who are transported into a fantasy realm via a predatory, sinister roleplaying game. There, they’re transformed into Paragons and given strange and frightening powers. In this world, the players are confronted with their truest desires and deepest fears, and only they can decide when the game is over.
Players will take on the role of the show's cast and supporters, creating Personas (the real-world person that each player—including the GM—plays) and Paragons (The six types of adventurers a Persona can be transformed into when they enter the world of DIE).
Listen to all the shows from the Dead Ghost network early and ad-free at patreon.com/deadghostpro.
MUSIC
"Signal to Noise" by Hampus Naeselius
"Siren Song" by Farrell Wooten
"Midst of Life" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Low on Drama" by Craft Case
"Alluvion" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Epic Voyage" by Dream Cave
"The Opening" by Lennon Hutton
"The Answer Lies" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"In Night's Embrace" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"The Opening" by Lennon Hutton
"The Kidnapping" by Farrell Wooten
"In Plain Sight" by August Wilhelmsson
"Dancing Pink Orbs" by 369
"A Lick and a Promise" by Splasher!
"First Responders" by Skrya
"The Cost of Fear" by Jon Björk
"Omen" by Red Dictionary
"Opposite to Destruction" by Hanna Lindgren
"No Place to Be" by Farrell Wooten
"Essence of Progress" by Kikoru
"Eternal Odyssey" by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
"Lost Empire" by David Celeste
"Sealed Letters" by August Wilhelmsson
"Spook" by JH Coleman
"It Keeps Coming Back" by Christian Andersen
"Blood Suspect" by Alan Carlson-Green
"Alienated" by ELFL
CAST
Dictator: Fern (played by Jenn)
Fool: Rory (played by Haley)
Emotion Knight: Andrea (played by Alex)
Neo: Lukas (played by Kappa)
Godbinder: Deliria (played by Banana)
Master: Jacob (played by Aram)
FIND US
Patreon: patreon.com/deadghostpro
Web: deadghostpro.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@deadghostpro
Twitter: twitter.com/deadghostpro
Bluesky: deadghost.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/deadghostproductions
SPONSORS
Brancolonia: An all-Italian medieval, roguish and picaresque setting for the 5th Edition of the most famous role-playing game of all time.
Adventure Dice: Your Canadian source for RPG dice, role-playing game accessories, and other tabletop gaming goodies. We believe in quality products and good customer service.
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