A CoC podcast filled with drama, immersion and excitement. 🎲Currently playing Slow Boat to China 🛳️ 🎧RSS: https://shows.acast.com/lightless-beacons 👋Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/9tuSw7BwPu ☕Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeaconshttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mtjpswscnu27Episode 1 of The Bride of Pendle is out now! 🎧 The investigators journey to Lancashire to see their friend and groom-to-be down the aisle. Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N4CbujhEsVIKbc0DRgOBk Purchase the scenario: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/535380/the-bride-of-pendle20 Aug 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjpswscnu27https://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3msxd2iuhn52mWedding bells sound on the winds... Award-winning scenario The Bride of Pendle premieres on Lightless Beacons on 20th August. Get ready for our most dramatic actual play yet, set in 1920s rural Lancashire and Pendle Witch country. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/L85oSmIkW6413 Aug 2026 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxd2iuhn52mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3msgu35ya3p2mSlow Boat to China comes to its nail-biting conclusion! Out now on all your favourite podcasting platforms. 🎧 The final battle concludes as the voyage of the USS President Coolidge ends. But is anyone left to tell the tale? Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2to8yNfP9L9WfKHy7WMbgK06 Aug 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgu35ya3p2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3ms4rbmdel22vNow is the perfect time to reveal that our next actual play on the podcast is none other than... The Bride of Pendle! Our first episode airs Thursday 20th August, with a trailer coming soon. Get ready for an epic scenario full of drama, incredible role-playing and of course, folklore! 👰🐗 [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Aug 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms4rbmdel22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mrck7bdzwj2w🚢Slow Boat to China nears its end... The investigators find themselves in an epic battle for their very lives against the dark force in league with the cultists. But something is coming, and it's closing in fast… 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4x1qj4pjq9nn0f3IqAI30m23 Jul 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrck7bdzwj2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mqqvbrcpee2pCome on over to our Lightless Beacons Discord server! Meet the cast and crew of our podcast, plus mingle with your fellow listeners in our cosy lighthouse. 🌊👋 Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/MRgBgAqCwW16 Jul 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqvbrcpee2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mq7bkzvp4z2e🚢Slow Boat to China continues! The leader of the cult and their plan are revealed! The investigators confront the architect of the voyage's events and trigger… something… from the dark and deep beneath the waves. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iTE4WYYNv0ruE0ERejcnX09 Jul 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7bkzvp4z2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mpnp6bvuq426Love our podcast but craving for more? Pledge to gain access to Shedding Light, our post-episode chat featuring scenario highlights and banter. Available exclusively for our Gnorri and Spawn of Hydra-tier members on Ko-fi. ❤️☕ Pledge here: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons02 Jul 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnp6bvuq426https://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mp4ow4mhju2v🚢Slow Boat to China continues! The brawl comes to a raucous conclusion, but Phyllis and Sissy find themselves in a precarious position. The investigators begin to understand that the dangers may be closer than they first thought. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aGh0ALOnAs3dL2xu51Kuj25 Jun 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4ow4mhju2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mokpuoo7te2bCome on over to our Lightless Beacons Discord server! Meet the cast and crew of our podcast, plus mingle with your fellow listeners in our cosy lighthouse. 🌊👋 Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/MRgBgAqCwW18 Jun 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokpuoo7te2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mnz3wi4dy52f🚢Slow Boat to China continues! The brawl comes to a raucous conclusion, but Phyllis and Sissy find themselves in a precarious position. Hints abound as our heroes learn that the dangers may be closer than they first thought. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39qWxbBfy1LCvS58VjwyJI11 Jun 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnz3wi4dy52fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mnp64gdxbz2zLove our podcast but craving for more? Pledge to gain access to Shedding Light, our post-episode chat featuring scenario highlights and banter. Available exclusively for our Gnorri and Spawn of Hydra-tier members on Ko-fi. ❤️☕ Pledge here: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons07 Jun 2026 12:27 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnp64gdxbz2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mmvxnp2wvj2hSlow Boat to China continues! The mysterious red book is finally found, but an important passenger goes missing. Screams, threats, and a good ol' dining room brawl cause fear and headaches for the investigators. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OVgB36eT6aNj6Cd5oieEq28 May 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvxnp2wvj2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mmed3jzh2f2sCome on over to our Lightless Beacons Discord server! Meet the cast and crew of our podcast, plus mingle with your fellow listeners in our cosy lighthouse. 🌊👋 Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/qVpcTCrPPz21 May 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmed3jzh2f2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mlsrdek33g22Slow Boat to China returns with Part Two! The investigators must deal with their past ramifications. The SS President Coolidge runs into trouble at Honolulu, and First Officer Schramm orders the ship onward towards Shanghai. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aRrDFzZmNTUsYKZuM87DN?14 May 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsrdek33g22https://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mlictbcvk62cLove our podcast but craving for more? Pledge to gain access to Shedding Light, our post-episode chat featuring scenario highlights and banter. Available exclusively for our Gnorri and Spawn of Hydra-tier members on Ko-fi. ❤️☕ Pledge here: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons10 May 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlictbcvk62chttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mlawsiaase25Want to know what's happened in Slow Boat to China so far? Our recap of Part 1 is out now! The cast discuss Pulp Cthulhu mechanics, level-up their investigators, and are filled in about what is to come in Part 2... 🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DQHXt6Ml9qMGvnGHzNehh07 May 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlawsiaase25https://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mkpyrjhhdc2cAutopsy of a Scenario returns with a deep-dive into the classic scenario The Dead Boarder! Join the team and a very special guest as we make a detailed forensic examination of the plot, mechanics and lore behind this classic scenario. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SJyGGeR958VyPHO8y0SAb30 Apr 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpyrjhhdc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mjmliwfuw52sOur next episode of Slow Boat to China is out now! With Honolulu on the horizon, Jefferson fistfights with the staff, Edmond has a horrifying discovery and Terrence and Jack battle evil forces as the truth behind the organ music is revealed. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DtUmamoZi28ud4jh1vDvi16 Apr 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmliwfuw52shttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mj2pbz6tqg2tLove our podcast but craving for more? Pledge to gain access to Shedding Light, our post-episode chat featuring scenario highlights and banter. Available exclusively for our Gnorri and Spawn of Hydra-tier members on Ko-fi. ❤️☕ Pledge here: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons09 Apr 2026 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2pbz6tqg2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3miitsfwjmu25Our next episode of Slow Boat to China is out now! The investigators split into pairs to cover more of the ship. Jefferson and Edmond check out Dr. Soong's cabin, while Terrence and Jack head to Storage to examine its sinister contents. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qsDQfwSOh0H0hd6zqCy7O02 Apr 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3miitsfwjmu25https://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mhy4k56d7l25Come on over to our Lightless Beacons Discord server! Meet the cast and crew of our podcast, plus mingle with your fellow listeners in our cosy lighthouse. 🌊👋 Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/qVpcTCrPPz26 Mar 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy4k56d7l25https://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mhg2stsmwd2iOur next episode of Slow Boat to China is out now! The passengers split up into pairs and search the ship for clues, realising that something sinister is afoot aboard their vessel. Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aN49eAaOOD0c4B9h3N6tr Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/snk8vNHAJk19 Mar 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhg2stsmwd2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mgu65fhrdc2eLove our podcast but craving for more? Pledge to gain access to Shedding Light, our post-episode chat featuring scenario highlights and banter. Available exclusively for our Gnorri and Spawn of Hydra-tier members on Ko-fi. ❤️☕ Pledge here: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons12 Mar 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgu65fhrdc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mgckzftkhf2xOur next episode of Slow Boat to China is out now! The passengers awaken after another night of disturbing dreams. Dr. Soong makes a desperate plea for help. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/79aDqDG5j81CmcT6byos1D 🛳️ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qVpcTCrPPz05 Mar 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgckzftkhf2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mfqxpiqbky2kCome on over to our Lightless Beacons Discord server! Meet the cast and crew of our podcast, plus mingle with your fellow listeners in our cosy lighthouse. 🌊👋 Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/qVpcTCrPPz26 Feb 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfqxpiqbky2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3mf7dmt3xmi2uOur next episode of Slow Boat to China is out now! The first night aboard ship falls. Dinner, drinking and dancing provide an indulgent backdrop to a mysterious disappearance. 🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TTFU8cAfqeo59YdbBFTJ2 🛳️ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qVpcTCrPPz19 Feb 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7dmt3xmi2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3meojjdr3ef2bLove our podcast but craving for more? Pledge to gain access to Shedding Light, our post-episode chat featuring scenario highlights and banter. Available exclusively for our Gnorri and Spawn of Hydra-tier members on Ko-fi. ❤️☕ Pledge here: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons12 Feb 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3meojjdr3ef2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlessbeacons.bsky.social/post/3me46yq6hoj2aLightless Beacons is back with Season 3! 📣 Tonight we begin with an oceanic saga, Slow Boat to China! 🛳️ Starring @valygirlheather.bsky.social Heather as Keeper, and guest-starring @mpccreative.bsky.social Matt on cast! 🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lOumVz1Pd9PDxYiMGCyBr05 Feb 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:3xf3ui7erfpfigze2ltjtcul/app.bsky.feed.post/3me46yq6hoj2a