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Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Drek Happens: A Shadowrun Podcast No Yes 35 35 S3 #7 Never Underestimate the Enemy full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/995230597 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0950f306 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:01:02 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2371 Season 3, Episode 7 is the final showdown and the tension runs high with the hostage exchange. Season 3, Episode 7 is the final showdown and the tension runs high with the hostage exchange. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 34 34 S3 #6 Trash The Hostages full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/958001017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63b80b9d Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:01:04 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 3424 Season 3, Episode 6 goes deep into how Sansee, Nova, Mega Man, and Rook plan to rescue their friends who are held captive by the Humanis Polis. They must also find a way to save Whisper before word gets out that the Humanis Polis’ shadowrunning team are now being held hostage. Season 3, Episode 6 goes deep into how Sansee, Nova, Mega Man, and Rook plan to rescue their friends who are held captive by the Humanis Polis. They must also find a way to save Whisper before word gets out that the Humanis Polis’ shadowrunning team are n Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 33 33 S3 #5 Bullets, Missiles, and One Nasty Ice Shard full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/886091314 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2be51ad Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:01:07 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2285 Respaldo's killers do everything they can to survive the fury of Sansee, Rook, Nova, Megaman, and Narkus. Respaldo's killers do everything they can to survive the fury of Sansee, Rook, Nova, Megaman, and Narkus. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 32 32 S3 #4 Time For Payback full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/868764190 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08826b6b Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:01:06 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1476 The team kicks off their plan to kill Respaldo's killers. The team kicks off their plan to kill Respaldo's killers. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 31 31 S3 #3 Preparation for Retribution full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/850595308 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86b3f238 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:01:01 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2722 The Humanis Polis is targeting Fats and her shadowrunners. The damn racists nearly succeeded in kidnapping Narkus. But the ambush failed and now the team wants vengeance. The Humanis Polis is targeting Fats and her shadowrunners. The damn racists nearly succeeded in kidnapping Narkus. But the ambush failed and now the team wants vengeance. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 30 30 S3 #2 Leave No One Behind full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/832643671 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99723ae4 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:01:07 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2208 The plan is to rescue their friends. Get ready for some action, ghouls, spellcasting, throwing grenades, and some nasty surprises. The plan is to rescue their friends. Get ready for some action, ghouls, spellcasting, throwing grenades, and some nasty surprises. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 29 29 S3 #1 The Hunt Begins full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/811846480 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a23c415 Sat, 02 May 2020 07:01:08 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2668 Season 3 begins with loss and mourning. But be ready for that rush of adrenaline, blood, and rage! Season 3 begins with loss and mourning. But be ready for that rush of adrenaline, blood, and rage! Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 28 28 S2 #6 Death in the Family full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/714446419 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36c43200 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:42:53 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1733 Final episode of Season 2 ends with a bang. Final episode of Season 2 ends with a bang. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 27 27 S2 #5 Inside the Arcology full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/697984033 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bc518b8 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:13:32 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2533 Nova, Narkus, Rook, and Sansee encounter another shadowrunning team with a potential conflict of interest. Both teams consider eliminating the opposition or perhaps there is a way to collaborate and accomplish both teams' goals. Nova, Narkus, Rook, and Sansee encounter another shadowrunning team with a potential conflict of interest. Both teams consider eliminating the opposition or perhaps there is a way to collaborate and accomplish both teams' goals. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 26 26 S2 #4 Burning Angels full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682522976 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3abc2b8 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:40:51 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2457 In Season 2, Episode 4, we learn more about the two megacorporations that the Shadowrun team is engaged in. The team is seeking to sabotage their last target but encounters an unexpected variable. In Season 2, Episode 4, we learn more about the two megacorporations that the Shadowrun team is engaged in. The team is seeking to sabotage their last target but encounters an unexpected variable. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 25 25 S2 #3 Sex, Pills, & Lies full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/666930758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d2031cc Sat, 17 Aug 2019 07:01:05 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 3027 The team's mission to sabotage the Horizon corporation kicks off to a good start. Their first target, Agatha, is set on achieving their first milestone while the team prepares for the next target, a Horizon project manager named Matthew. The team's mission to sabotage the Horizon corporation kicks off to a good start. Their first target, Agatha, is set on achieving their first milestone while the team prepares for the next target, a Horizon project manager named Matthew. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 24 24 S2 #2 Agatha's Secret full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/607696122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/149aab10 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:57:20 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2195 Nova hires a decker to find more information about the team's first target. Unfortunately, the data presents a very risky opportunity for this handsome elf. Nova hires a decker to find more information about the team's first target. Unfortunately, the data presents a very risky opportunity for this handsome elf. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 23 23 S2 #1 Fresh Blood full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/591301803 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ab55183 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 08:00:18 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 2495 Season 2 launches with our lengthiest podcast yet. Mike, the Game Master, lays out the new mission objectives and potential tactics for this new team to embrace. Season 2 launches with our lengthiest podcast yet. Mike, the Game Master, lays out the new mission objectives and potential tactics for this new team to embrace. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 22 22 #22 God Damn Shedim full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/527035779 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3ca32e9 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:00:48 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1638 Our final and longest episode of Season 1! The team's bold plan may just work. That is, if they survive a hell hound, or two. Thank you for listening to our adventure. Season 1 was simply a appetizer for what's coming. Our final and longest episode of Season 1! The team's bold plan may just work. That is, if they survive a hell hound, or two. Thank you for listening to our adventure. Season 1 was simply a appetizer for what's coming. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 21 21 #21 What's Behind Door Number Three? full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/513645216 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b88378e Sat, 13 Oct 2018 06:28:44 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1443 We learn more about Narkus' skillsets and what he does in his free time when he's not causing trouble. Also, the entire team successfully infiltrates the base. Time for the mage hunt to begin! We learn more about Narkus' skillsets and what he does in his free time when he's not causing trouble. Also, the entire team successfully infiltrates the base. Time for the mage hunt to begin! Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 20 20 #20 Chef Bomber full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/506812635 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a5c4b47 Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:43:34 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 744 Chef has sweaty palms - none of his teammates are in the Black Lodge's base to watch his back. He also regrets not investing more time and money in his demolitions skills. Too late now! Chef has sweaty palms - none of his teammates are in the Black Lodge's base to watch his back. He also regrets not investing more time and money in his demolitions skills. Too late now! Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 19 19 #19 Infiltration full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/500441802 https://share.transistor.fm/s/879e959b Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:23:09 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 837 The team has a plan to kill Reese's enemies once and for all. Episode 19 focuses on the first part - getting in without raising alarms! The team has a plan to kill Reese's enemies once and for all. Episode 19 focuses on the first part - getting in without raising alarms! Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 18 18 #18 The Plan full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/490967076 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e461c3b4 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:07:55 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1336 The final showdown is coming. But their chances for survival depends on a good plan to execute. The final showdown is coming. But their chances for survival depends on a good plan to execute. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 17 17 #17 The Night is Ruined full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/483621096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c55401d Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:44:59 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1146 When all else fails, edge is what you need to survive. When all else fails, edge is what you need to survive. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 16 16 #16 The Black Lodge Attacks full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/477496122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df853c6 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:13:07 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 896 The team finally understands the truth and L's origins. But before they can take any further action, a few uninvited visitors ruin their night. The team finally understands the truth and L's origins. But before they can take any further action, a few uninvited visitors ruin their night. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 15 15 #15 Because Of Her full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/471080454 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d3e291d Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:34:35 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 861 Episode 15 unveils the truth and answers many of the lingering questions you may have had since Episode 2! As for the blooper at the end, we still don't have any idea what happened. Let us know on Twitter/Facebook what your theories are. Episode 15 unveils the truth and answers many of the lingering questions you may have had since Episode 2! As for the blooper at the end, we still don't have any idea what happened. Let us know on Twitter/Facebook what your theories are. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 14 14 #14 Test of Leadership full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/459572415 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89b1ee18 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:12:50 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1136 Respaldo, Narkus, Chef, and L are determined to find L's lost mentor, Reese. The team also experiences their first test of leadership. Respaldo, Narkus, Chef, and L are determined to find L's lost mentor, Reese. The team also experiences their first test of leadership. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 13 13 #13 No Turning Back Now full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/452834196 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07381436 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:29:59 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 933 Our 2nd campaign begins as the team discovers who they are up against. If they want to cut and run, this is the time to do it. Our 2nd campaign begins as the team discovers who they are up against. If they want to cut and run, this is the time to do it. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 12 12 #12 Not Happily Ever After full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/438668832 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56ecb815 Thu, 03 May 2018 06:06:11 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 693 Welp, no one said this adventure will end with rainbows. Welcome to Episode 12! The team makes a decision that will have major repercussions. They also meet a shadow organization just before all hell breaks loose. Buckle up and enjoy! I'm also excited to share that I recently launched a new dream project that helps me spend more quality time with the wife and our 6-year old twins. We're having a blast creating a YouTube channel called MEWIE LIFE. If you enjoy encouraging, positive vlogs focusing on self-discovery, growth and family, please subscribe and be part of our journey! Thanks, chummers. Welp, no one said this adventure will end with rainbows. Welcome to Episode 12! The team makes a decision that will have major repercussions. They also meet a shadow organization just before all hell breaks loose. Buckle up and enjoy! I'm also excited t Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 11 11 #11 The Fugly Truth full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430883913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1924f1 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 05:53:12 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 634 Our Shadowrun team's first campaign ends and we had a lot of fun with this episode. We learn more about Respaldo's past (foreshadowing what is to come) and we see an unexpected side of L that leads to life-changing consequences. The intensity of one key team player adds the icing on the cake. Enjoy! Our Shadowrun team's first campaign ends and we had a lot of fun with this episode. We learn more about Respaldo's past (foreshadowing what is to come) and we see an unexpected side of L that leads to life-changing consequences. The intensity of one key t Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 10 10 #10 The Dead Zone full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/423536103 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ce01942 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:09:02 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1228 Infiltrating the mysterious biotech facility was simple enough. Kill a few guards. Interrogate the receptionist. Easy peasy. But now there is a large, undocumented space between the lobby where our shadowrunning team is positioned and a section of the building where Mr. Johnson and their friend, Arwon, are currently located. No lights. No electronics. This massive area is off the grid and is known as the Dead Zone. Infiltrating the mysterious biotech facility was simple enough. Kill a few guards. Interrogate the receptionist. Easy peasy. But now there is a large, undocumented space between the lobby where our shadowrunning team is positioned and a section of the bui Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 9 9 # 09 Killing is Easier than Talking full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/415364310 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81658820 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 03:17:03 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1583 The pace of the story is picking up. I reveal two new facts, one about what Respaldo is hiding up his sleeves and another clue as to what L is willing to do to find her long-lost mentor, Reese. In this episode, the team makes a few preparations at the store, runs into some trouble, and then unloads a flurry of bullets that is by far, the bloodiest battle yet in this ongoing campaign. Be sure to wait for the blooper and you'll hear Demian attempt to hum a nostalgic TV show theme song! I also share my love for dark synthwave music and how the genre inspires me to create Shadowrun missions, memorable NPCs, and fun, dark plot twists. My absolute favorite is "The Connection" from Lost Years. Check it out on Spotify and let me know what music inspires you to play Shadowrun - I'd be happy to add your recommendations to the list. Thanks, chummers! The pace of the story is picking up. I reveal two new facts, one about what Respaldo is hiding up his sleeves and another clue as to what L is willing to do to find her long-lost mentor, Reese. In this episode, the team makes a few preparations at the sto Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 8 8 #08 The Transaction full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/407798346 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b4818c3 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 22:22:51 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1048 In this episode, I share Neo's background story and how this very talented teenager went to extreme measures to be where he is today. L also shares more about her personal life and what she's thinking at this point. Finally, and most importantly, all the fact-checking attempts, discussions and debates are over. The team has made their final decision. Let's get this transaction over with! In this episode, I share Neo's background story and how this very talented teenager went to extreme measures to be where he is today. L also shares more about her personal life and what she's thinking at this point. Finally, and most importantly, all the Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 7 7 #07 Suck It Up and Say Sorry full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/400928775 https://share.transistor.fm/s/445b02a2 Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:01:09 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1171 In this episode, I give some more insights about Vic the Big Dick – how he gained power in the Redmond Barrens and how much trouble the team is in for interfering with his daily operations. Respaldo and Narkus seek reconciliation and useful information. Perhaps the team won’t be as trigger-happy on the next job – that is, if they are able complete the current one and stay alive. I also give a big shout out to the Arcology Podcast, who inspired me to return to the world of Shadowrun. In this episode, I give some more insights about Vic the Big Dick – how he gained power in the Redmond Barrens and how much trouble the team is in for interfering with his daily operations. Respaldo and Narkus seek reconciliation and useful information. P Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 6 6 #06 The Third Option full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/393334590 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb404688 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:07:24 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 798 In this episode, the team is divided as new facts emerge. They reach out to a contact for more information, only to realize that previous rash actions may come back to haunt them. I also give a few background details about Respaldo, who is played by Tim. This episode starts a new tradition: sharing Shadowrun resources that inspire us to play the game better. As I explain near the end of Episode 6, check out our twitter friend, HumantheFixer, for creative mission ideas! In this episode, the team is divided as new facts emerge. They reach out to a contact for more information, only to realize that previous rash actions may come back to haunt them. I also give a few background details about Respaldo, who is played by Tim. Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 5 5 #05 We Have a Problem full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/384866753 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a4f9af Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:08:44 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1066 In this episode, the team hides out at Respaldo's home and begins to discuss the next course of action in completing the mission. However, a new person of interest interrupts and shares information that prompts more questions. I also share background details and insights to Chef, who is played by Demian. In this episode, the team hides out at Respaldo's home and begins to discuss the next course of action in completing the mission. However, a new person of interest interrupts and shares information that prompts more questions. I also share background deta Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 4 4 #04 Betray Mr. Johnson or Your Conscience full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/377655239 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bb74e96 Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:15:54 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 740 In this episode, the team is victorious in their first firefight and now they're anxious to know who or what is behind the unguarded door. I also share important details about L, our team's combat mage played by Rozzie. L's backstory inevitably results in the team's first clash with one another in determining how to move forward with the mission. No one said this was going to be a milk run! In this episode, the team is victorious in their first firefight and now they're anxious to know who or what is behind the unguarded door. I also share important details about L, our team's combat mage played by Rozzie. L's backstory inevitably results in Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 3 3 #03 Bad Feelings, Good Food full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/370668020 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd430f0a Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:00:36 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1482 Drek Happens is a podcast for Shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our third episode, we share background information of our assault-rifle-wielding-elf named Narkus, played by Jason. And thanks to his trigger-happiness, the shadowrunners initiate their first team firefight, which gets bloody for both sides. If you enjoy the show, please leave a comment and subscribe. Thank you! Drek Happens is a podcast for Shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our third episode, we share background information of our assault-rifle-wielding-elf named Narkus, played by Jason. And thanks to his trigge Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 2 2 #02 Hello, Mr. Johnson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/363983975 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b62f67e4 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 16:19:49 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 1224 Drek Happens is a podcast for shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our second episode, we share more insights about the main characters and introduce them to their first Mr. Johnson. If you enjoy the show, please leave a comment and subscribe. Thank you! Drek Happens is a podcast for shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our second episode, we share more insights about the main characters and introduce them to their first Mr. Johnson. If you enjoy the show, p Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes 1 1 #01 The Fat Cat full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355462496 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2c42bab Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:42:53 +0000 Drek Happens Drek Happens 938 Drek Happens is a new podcast for shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our first episode, we introduce the main characters and their new ally, the Fat Cat. If you enjoy the show, please leave a comment and subscribe. Thank you! Drek Happens is a new podcast for shadowrun fans and anyone who is interested in listening to fun, comical stories. In our first episode, we introduce the main characters and their new ally, the Fat Cat. If you enjoy the show, please leave a comment and s Shadowrun, Tabletop Gaming, Role Playing, Science Fiction Yes