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Backwater Bastards: An Actual Play Podcast - Podcast

Backwater Bastards: An Actual Play Podcast

 Backwater Studios

A team of artists telling THE GREATEST BEST FRIEND STORY that the galaxy has ever seen!

While everybody else is out saving the world, we’re just trying to find the next best place to eat.

Join us on our haphazard adventure.

Science Fiction Leisure Comedy Improv Games Fiction
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
83 minutes
Episodes
155
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Short Stories | Robin

Short Stories | Robin

Cleo and Robin almost made it. Together they saw the light at the end of the proverbial BioLife hallway. But of course, that was the plan. The scientists bring Robin into Cleo’s cell for one last c…

00:08:07  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
Short Stories | Sanctuary

Short Stories | Sanctuary

After the battle at Garcia Station, many Synths accepted M8’s offer of Sanctuary. They heard the code, and they answered the call- not fully understanding what it might mean to be free. The idea it…
00:10:41  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Short Stories | Taxi

Short Stories | Taxi

Back on Prospect Town, our old friend Parter has picked up three rather pompous officers. They’re loud, they’re crass, and they’re bragging in the backseat about destroying the local restaurant "St…
00:18:46  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Short Stories | The Art of Getting Caught feat. Hamilton and Fiona K. T. Howat

Short Stories | The Art of Getting Caught feat. Hamilton and Fiona K. T. Howat

While the Bastards and The Caps are busy planning their rescue mission, Margo is busy hunting down her own backup plan. Deep in the jungle on a desolate planet, Margo is tracking down the perpetual…
00:10:51  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Short Stories | The Other Family

Short Stories | The Other Family

The gang's all here! Well, all but one. After being scattered across the galaxy, The Bastards finally reunite on the dusty Backwater planet of Daius to prepare for a Cleo rescue- wherever she may be.…
00:34:39  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
A Hiatus Update: Help Shape the Show!

A Hiatus Update: Help Shape the Show!

Over here at Bastard HQ, we are knee deep in dreams of the future.

But we want to make sure it’s a cool future that everyone likes- so we made this survey to pick your brains.


Here it is: https://fo…

00:06:38  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Introducing: Critical Role & Sagas of Sundry | Goblin Mode

Introducing: Critical Role & Sagas of Sundry | Goblin Mode

Hi Backwater Bastards listeners! This week, we're bringing you an episode of another show we think you'll love: Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode!! Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode is the latest actual play n…

01:58:22  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
The Gang Goes on Hiatus (See you in 2025!)

The Gang Goes on Hiatus (See you in 2025!)

The Bastards are taking a brief hiatus so that they can experiment, play, and recover from the tornado that was 2024.  In the meantime, they will be hosting game nights in the Discord, pausing the Pa…

00:10:43  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
Rendezvous with Bastards! - Director of the Light

Rendezvous with Bastards! - Director of the Light

TW: Gore, Cannibalism, Blood. RWD presents - a Rendezvous with Bastards! Our friends find themselves trapped in the middle of a meltdown. Will they be able to escape this emergency, or will the myste…

01:15:08  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Rendezvous with Bastards! - Closer to Heck

Rendezvous with Bastards! - Closer to Heck

Episode 1: Closer to Heck Our good friends Chloe, Will, and Am are - A Rendezvous with Destiny - an actual-play podcast that immerses listeners in tabletop role-playing games where players explore my…

01:07:10  |   Thu 10 Oct 2024
S3E13: The split II - Dogs Breakfast

S3E13: The split II - Dogs Breakfast

Trevor has returned and has brought news of Cleo, but she needs help. So now Ze and Boris must race to finish their business on Garcia station to get to her aid. But just one thing, that business is …
01:11:15  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
S3E12: The split I

S3E12: The split I

Trevor has returned and has brought news of Cleo, but she needs help. So now Ze and Boris must race to finish their business on Garcia station to get to her aid. But just one thing, that business is …
01:01:14  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
BONUS | SideArm Offcuts

BONUS | SideArm Offcuts

The bastards have been hit with the most ancient of foes, the scheduling big bad! and have lost. So this week instead of an episode we give you a tasty offcut. Please take this offering and grant us …
00:27:06  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
S3E11: Budgy Smuggler

S3E11: Budgy Smuggler

Ze, Boris and M8 are at war. Barely alive and grappling with the deformed remnants of their plans, the Doctor and his crew face the wrath of the roused Synth Army. As the drones fly in, Ze and the as…
01:04:25  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
S3E10: Junk in the trunk

S3E10: Junk in the trunk

Dr. Ze, Boris and M8 have no choice but to flee the Angel they came to save. With the help of a fast car, the legacy code, and Thespa’s militia, they brace for the impact to come… Both from the loose…
01:14:10  |   Wed 17 Jul 2024
S3E09: From Pod to Bod!

S3E09: From Pod to Bod!

The Doctor Ze , Boris and M8 otherwise known as PUMP BOIS are in some deep danger, how deep? try behind enemy lines deep. But they must go deeper if they are to find and free M8s angel. Starring: DM…
01:29:56  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
BONUS | SideArm Offcuts

BONUS | SideArm Offcuts

It's a special time, it's time for us to chow down on some OFFCUTS, all the tasty lil morsels that didn't make it into the main episode are now here, for your ear pleasure. And if you wanna hear more…
00:31:17  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
S3E08: Thats a lot, Robin!

S3E08: Thats a lot, Robin!

Cleo has been taken aboard the ship for scientific testing, but it doesnt seem like this will be easy, for Cleo or the crew. But whos that in the shadows? Starring: DM Dick Dynamite the Dungeon Mast…
01:02:34  |   Thu 23 May 2024
S3E07: She the queen and we the sorry people

S3E07: She the queen and we the sorry people

Bortis and Margo have infiltrated the Biolife stronghold, leaving Cleo and Fron in the jungle behind them. Struggling to find a way after them, Cleo and Fron turn to old tactics. It wasn’t that long…
01:22:15  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
S3E06: PUMP BOIS

S3E06: PUMP BOIS

M8, Ze and Boris have found their way to Garcia station, and with the help from an old friend Thespa they now know how to get to the synth side to find their lost Angel. But to do that they will need…
01:20:30  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
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