
Midst
Taking place several decades after the events of Midst and Moonward, UNEND focuses on a supernatural ship and a remarkable crew set forth on an expedition to explore the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known Cosmos. But their journey is fraught with peril as they discover truths and realities far stranger than any of them could ever imagine…
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Aug 21, 2024 • 2h 17min
Moonward | Part 3
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/@midstpodcastBEACONWe’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 SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges:https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/joinhttps://www.twitch.tv/criticalroleSTARRINGGuide Narrator: XenDusty Rivers: Matt RoenFiona Rue: Sara WileVesta Sterling: Marisha RayWalden Orlok: Liam O’BrienMOONWARD CREWDirected by Steve FailowsEdited by Paul FoyderProduced by Maxwell James & Steve FailowsDP: Michael SchmidtCamera: Eric Thompson & Nate Cory SmithTechnical Director: Athena RossHair & Makeup:Dre RonayneQlab program and operator: Mark MangrichSet Design by Noxweiler BerfPhotography by Michael SchmidtSound Mixer: Chris WillmottPost Audio Mix by XenLorekeeper: Jared DeiroMusic by Xen (Third Person)Character artwork by Sara Wile (Third Person)Additional NPC artwork and Moonward Key Art by Lyadrielle || @LyadrielleMotion Graphics by Max SchapiroAdditional graphic design by Aaron Monroy and Jordyn TorrenceBrand Management: Ben Van Der FluitDevelopment: Annie KruegerHead of Production: Vinnie SinghPost Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasPost Production Coordinator: Bryn HubbardJunior Editor: Taylor BurkeAssistant Editor: Emily “Stevie” StevensonPost PA: Cat ZimmermanProduction Coordinator: Jeremiah RivasProduction Assistants: Parker Smith, Patrick Boyda, Payton Keo Lacebal“The Glide” Instrument by Keith Groove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2024 • 2h 13min
Moonward | Part 2
The crew descends into the depths of the Fold, staying one step ahead of pursuers as they begin to realize not everything is as it appears... including their own people.In this four-part mini-series, join our three Midst Creators: Xen, Sara Wile, Matt Roen, alongside Marisha Ray and Liam O’Brien for a standalone, improvisational adventure to the destroyed moon of Midst.Learn more about Moonward at the link here: https://critrole.com/moonward/Check out the NEW Midst Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midstpodcastBEACONWe’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 SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges:https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/joinhttps://www.twitch.tv/criticalroleSTARRINGGuide Narrator: XenDusty Rivers: Matt RoenFiona Rue: Sara WileVesta Sterling: Marisha RayWalden Orlok: Liam O’BrienMOONWARD CREWDirected by Steve FailowsEdited by Paul FoyderProduced by Maxwell James & Steve FailowsDP: Michael SchmidtCamera: Eric Thompson & Nate Cory SmithTechnical Director: Athena RossHair & Makeup:Dre RonayneQlab program and operator: Mark MangrichSet Design by Noxweiler BerfPhotography by Michael SchmidtSound Mixer: Chris WillmottPost Audio Mix by XenLorekeeper: Jared DeiroMusic by Xen (Third Person)Character artwork by Sara Wile (Third Person)Additional NPC artwork and Moonward Key Art by Lyadrielle || @LyadrielleMotion Graphics by Max SchapiroAdditional graphic design by Aaron Monroy and Jordyn TorrenceBrand Management: Ben Van Der FluitDevelopment: Annie KruegerHead of Production: Vinnie SinghPost Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasPost Production Coordinator: Bryn HubbardJunior Editor: Taylor BurkeAssistant Editor: Emily “Stevie” StevensonPost PA: Cat ZimmermanProduction Coordinator: Jeremiah RivasProduction Assistants: Parker Smith, Patrick Boyda, Payton Keo Lacebal“The Glide” Instrument by Keith Groove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024 • 2h 7min
Moonward | Part 1
A crew of unlikely associates mount an unsanctioned rescue mission to Midst's fallen moon, discovering powerful forces which seek to stop them.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/@midstpodcastBEACONWe’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 SUBSCRIBERSTwitch Subscribers and YouTube Members gain instant access to VODs of our shows, moderated live chats, and custom emojis & badges:https://www.youtube.com/criticalrole/joinhttps://www.twitch.tv/criticalroleSTARRINGGuide Narrator: XenDusty Rivers: Matt RoenFiona Rue: Sara WileVesta Sterling: Marisha RayWalden Orlok: Liam O’BrienMOONWARD CREWDirected by Steve FailowsEdited by Paul FoyderProduced by Maxwell James & Steve FailowsDP: Michael SchmidtCamera: Eric Thompson & Nate Cory SmithTechnical Director: Athena RossHair & Makeup:Dre RonayneQlab program and operator: Mark MangrichSet Design by Noxweiler BerfPhotography by Michael SchmidtSound Mixer: Chris WillmottPost Audio Mix by XenLorekeeper: Jared DeiroMusic by Xen (Third Person)Character artwork by Sara Wile (Third Person)Additional NPC artwork and Moonward Key Art by Lyadrielle || @LyadrielleMotion Graphics by Max SchapiroAdditional graphic design by Aaron Monroy and Jordyn TorrenceBrand Management: Ben Van Der FluitDevelopment: Annie KruegerHead of Production: Vinnie SinghPost Production Supervisor: Tal LevitasPost Production Coordinator: Bryn HubbardJunior Editor: Taylor BurkeAssistant Editor: Emily “Stevie” StevensonPost PA: Cat ZimmermanProduction Coordinator: Jeremiah RivasProduction Assistants: Parker Smith, Patrick Boyda, Payton Keo Lacebal“The Glide” Instrument by Keith Groove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 23min
Midst Season 3 Roundtable
Join Marisha Ray and Liam O'Brien as they sit down with Third Person, the creators of Midst, to discuss the third and final season of the series! And as a special treat, Midst Creators, Xen, Matt, and Sara will be joining us IN-PERSON at this roundtable to chat about all things Season 3 including artwork, world building, and the epic finale of this reality bending tale.Though Season Three will be our final season of Midst, rest assured there's always more to the story and more stories to tell in these cosmos...Learn more about our upcoming Midst Cosmos series, Moonward, on July 24th!MIDST SUBSCRIBERSTo unlock more episodes, have an ad-free experience, and access rich lore-expanding bonus content, join the fold over on https://www.midst.co as a paid subscriber!BEACONBeacon Members also get early access to Midst! 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.PODCAST SUBSCRIPTIONSubscribe to Midst: Early Access on Spotify or Apple Podcast and stay two weeks ahead!Plus, Spotify Subscribers will recieve access to Midst Messages, our beind the scenes bonus show answering your burning questions.Midst is created by Third PersonOriginal Video, Music and Episode Icon Art by Third PersonAdditional Music by Universal Production Music and 5 AlarmFollow us!Website: https://www.midst.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcastFind our merch at https://www.midst.coMidst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 60min
MIDST | S3 E19: Balance
It’s time.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/PsycomResourcesMidst is created by Third PersonOriginal Music and Episode Icon Art by Third PersonAdditional Music by Epidemic SoundFollow us!Website: https://www.midst.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcastFind our merch at midst.coMidst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2024 • 33min
MIDST | S3 E18: Home
This episode is sponsored by Aura. Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Head to https://www.aura.com/midst to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold.A hill to die on.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/PsycomResourcesMidst is created by Third Person Original Music and Episode Icon Art by Third PersonFollow us!Website: https://www.midst.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcastFind 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

Jun 5, 2024 • 43min
MIDST | S3 E17: Ghosts
The show must go on.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/PsycomResourcesMidst is created by Third PersonOriginal Music and Episode Icon Art by Third PersonFollow us!Website: https://www.midst.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcastFind our merch at midst.coMidst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2024 • 46min
MIDST | S3 E16: Trustfall
What goes up…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/PsycomResourcesMidst is created by Third PersonOriginal Music and Episode Icon Art by Third PersonAdditional Music by Epidemic SoundFollow us!Website: https://www.midst.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcastFind our merch at midst.coMidst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024 • 48min
MIDST | S3 E15: Breach
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/PsycomResourcesMidst is created by Third PersonOriginal Music and Episode Icon Art by Third PersonFollow us!Website: https://www.midst.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/midstpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/midstpodcastFind our merch at midst.coMidst is a Metapigeon production in partnership with and distributed by Critical Role Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2024 • 32min
MIDST | S3 E14: Shindig
A lively community gathering brings joy and emotional reflection as characters celebrate at the Black Candle Cabaret. Amidst the festivities, personal struggles unfold, revealing themes of love, loss, and the healing power of connection. On the cabaret dance floor, bonds are strengthened through shared challenges and laughter. As the story unfolds, characters navigate uncertainty while embracing creativity and individuality in a vibrant atmosphere. An introspective moment highlights the importance of seeking solace even amidst celebration.