Midst – Details, episodes & analysis

Dark truths are revealed and allegiances are tested as the fate of the mission teeters between harrowing success... and reality-bending oblivion. Moonward: A Midst Roleplaying Story is a four-part, standalone, improvisational mini-series set shortly after the events of the Midst podcast and features a cast of characters on an unsanctioned rescue mission to the sunken remains of Midst’s destroyed moon. Learn more about Moonward at the link here: https://critrole.com/moonward/ Check out the NEW Midst Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midstpodcast BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERS Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole STARRING Guide Narrator: Xen Dusty Rivers: Matt Roen Fiona Rue: Sara Wile Vesta Sterling: Marisha Ray Walden Orlok: Liam O’Brien MOONWARD CREW Directed by Steve Failows Edited by Paul Foyder Produced by Maxwell James & Steve Failows DP: Michael Schmidt Camera: Eric Thompson & Nate Cory Smith Technical Director: Athena Ross Hair & Makeup:Dre Ronayne Qlab program and operator: Mark Mangrich Set Design by Noxweiler Berf Photography by Michael Schmidt Sound Mixer: Chris Willmott Post Audio Mix by Xen Lorekeeper: Jared Deiro Music by Xen (Third Person) Character artwork by Sara Wile (Third Person) Additional NPC artwork and Moonward Key Art by Lyadrielle || @Lyadrielle Motion Graphics by Max Schapiro Additional graphic design by Aaron Monroy and Jordyn Torrence Brand Management: Ben Van Der Fluit Development: Annie Krueger Head of Production: Vinnie Singh Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas Post Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard Junior Editor: Taylor Burke Assistant Editor: Emily “Stevie” Stevenson Post PA: Cat Zimmerman Production Coordinator: Jeremiah Rivas Production Assistants: Parker Smith, Patrick Boyda, Payton Keo Lacebal “The Glide” Instrument by Keith Groove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew of The Slug searches for survivors within Midst's fallen moon, but things don't go quite as planned... and there’s more to the moon than meets the eye. Moonward: A Midst Roleplaying Story is a four-part, standalone, improvisational mini-series set shortly after the events of the Midst podcast and features a cast of characters on an unsanctioned rescue mission to the sunken remains of Midst’s destroyed moon. Learn more about Moonward at the link here: https://critrole.com/moonward/ Check out the NEW Midst Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midstpodcast BEACON We’re excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. YOUTUBE MEMBERS / TWITCH SUBSCRIBERS Twitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges: https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/join https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole STARRING Guide Narrator: Xen Dusty Rivers: Matt Roen Fiona Rue: Sara Wile Vesta Sterling: Marisha Ray Walden Orlok: Liam O’Brien MOONWARD CREW Directed by Steve Failows Edited by Paul Foyder Produced by Maxwell James & Steve Failows DP: Michael Schmidt Camera: Eric Thompson & Nate Cory Smith Technical Director: Athena Ross Hair & Makeup:Dre Ronayne Qlab program and operator: Mark Mangrich Set Design by Noxweiler Berf Photography by Michael Schmidt Sound Mixer: Chris Willmott Post Audio Mix by Xen Lorekeeper: Jared Deiro Music by Xen (Third Person) Character artwork by Sara Wile (Third Person) Additional NPC artwork and Moonward Key Art by Lyadrielle || @Lyadrielle Motion Graphics by Max Schapiro Additional graphic design by Aaron Monroy and Jordyn Torrence Brand Management: Ben Van Der Fluit Development: Annie Krueger Head of Production: Vinnie Singh Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas Post Production Coordinator: Bryn Hubbard Junior Editor: Taylor Burke Assistant Editor: Emily “Stevie” Stevenson Post PA: Cat Zimmerman Production Coordinator: Jeremiah Rivas Production Assistants: Parker Smith, Patrick Boyda, Payton Keo Lacebal “The Glide” Instrument by Keith Groove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trickle-down economics. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life is a cabaret, old chum. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Additional Music by Epidemic Sound Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A calculated risk. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things are finally coming together. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Additional Music by Universal Production Music and 5Alarm Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s complicated. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we wear black. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unorthodox negotiation tactics. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Additional Music by Epidemic Sound Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These roots run deep. Midst is an audio drama in which three mischievous narrators spin a surreal, reality-bending, sci-fantasy space western about a crotchety outlaw, a struggling cultist, and a diabolical bastard making awful decisions in a world on the edge of disaster. To unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on Midst.co as a paid subscriber! Some themes and situations that occur in-show may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Midst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third Person Follow us! Website: https://www.midst.co Twitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcast Find our merch at midst.co Midst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices