<![CDATA[Omens of Ruin]]>52274d70-ab3b-5423-915e-5637a35332c6Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:31 +0000Captivate.fmBard Rock Networkhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/7cb4c0a4-de93-4786-9e98-b17d85596412/Omens-of-Ruin-Final-resize.jpgOmens of RuinBard Rock NetworkBard Rock NetworkOmens of Ruin is a show set in the world of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. Utilizing the Explorers of Fate TTRPG system, this show aims to tell a story in the Mystery Dungeon style that has aged gracefully with its fanbase.https://omens-of-ruin.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastEpisode 5 - The NamingEpisode 5 - The NamingWith their initiation mission complete, our heroes enjoy a much-needed break as they decide on a most important matter: the name of their team!

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>With their initiation mission complete, our heroes enjoy a much-needed break as they decide on a most important matter: the name of their team!

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>bd7eebe9-fdfd-41d4-a9fc-3148478c4f28Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050001:05:08falsefull1551Episode 4 - Under the Blood MoonEpisode 4 - Under the Blood MoonThe initiation mission took a sudden turn for the dangerous. Can our heroes make it out of the forest, or will their career as explorers end before it even begins?

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>The initiation mission took a sudden turn for the dangerous. Can our heroes make it out of the forest, or will their career as explorers end before it even begins?

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>b4becdc3-8171-4450-8b5a-89478c72b309Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -050001:10:41falsefull1441Episode 3 - Shaded GladeEpisode 3 - Shaded GladeThe newly formed team of apprentices goes on their first mission! Surely a good time will be had by all, right?

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>The newly formed team of apprentices goes on their first mission! Surely a good time will be had by all, right?

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>fc350760-695a-427a-bb4a-c78302b875c0Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050001:09:42falsefull1331Episode 2 - Arcadia CityEpisode 2 - Arcadia CityOur heroes make their way to the big city and meet a lot of new faces.

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>Our heroes make their way to the big city and meet a lot of new faces.

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>1d45c179-6dff-47ef-b95e-e9fd28dd53a9Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050001:23:49falsefull1221Episode 1 - Verdant BeginningsEpisode 1 - Verdant BeginningsA new adventure begins in the world of Pokemon. A young girl finds herself in an unfamiliar land and an unfamiliar body. Tale as old as time, I guess.

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>A new adventure begins in the world of Pokemon. A young girl finds herself in an unfamiliar land and an unfamiliar body. Tale as old as time, I guess.

For ad-free episodes and more bonus content, check out our Patreon!

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>515f3897-2fa9-4e72-823c-e15ffc83fd1fThu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -050001:36:33falsefull1111Welcome to Omens of Ruin!Welcome to Omens of Ruin!Coming to a podcatcher near you in 2026.

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

]]>Coming to a podcatcher near you in 2026.

Our Cast:

Marty Balmer - GM

Sam “Harklight” - Silvia the Charcadet

Xtina “Greekachu” - Casperina the Pumpkaboo

Benny “SirBlack49” - Mallet the Tinkatink

This show uses the Explorers of Fate system by Rook “Atomicwrongs” Hughes. Check out the /r/PMDExplorersOfFate subreddit for resources!

Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community!

Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Worlds Tavern. Use our affiliate link to get fantasy themed tea and coffee, and use code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% on your order. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

Want to support the Show and pick up some sweet dice? We are now partnered with FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games. Just use our affiliate link and code BARDROCKCAFE at checkout to save 10%. A portion of your order goes to support the Network!

We are also now affiliated with Minva RPG! Pick up journals for your players, a TTRPG campaign planner template for your DM, and a myriad of other cool tools for your campaign. Just use our affiliate link to support the Network and code BARDROCKCAFE to save 10% off your order!

Welcome to Omens of Ruin, a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Fate tale. Here to fill the void fans of this spin-off franchise have been feeling since the last mainline entry over a decade ago, Omens is committed to telling a fresh narrative that has aged with its audience.

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