Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend. Stripped of their names, these unwilling combatants have no choice but to kill to survive, all for the entertainment of a bloodthirsty audience.
However, the seeds of rebellion are taking root, and one determined party of misfits will claw their way to freedom, or be crushed in the process.
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30 May 2026
1 Year Anniversary & Season 2 Updates
Creator Leani Lopez celebrates the 1 Year Anniversary of Battle Cry's premiere and provides information and updates on Season 2, Battle Cry: Hellscape.
Links: Leani's Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez). BC Merch (https://www.leanilopez.com/shop/merch). BC Social Media (https://www.leanilopez.com/battlecry).
"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
3 Oct 2025
Episode 10 - The Escape
In the season finale, the arena has fallen and a hydra is on the loose, threatening spectators and fighters alike. Grace, Angeline, and John have to fight their way to freedom with every ounce of power they possess. Corva reveals the depths of her depravity, only to come face-to-face with The Benefactor and his wrath.
Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Religious Talk, Death
Includes a special message from the writer/director.
Follow on all social media platforms and the website. Show your support - https://ko-fi.com/battlecrypodcast https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez (https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez)
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
19 Sept 2025
Episode 09 - The Crucible
Payne is forced to act early when Elliot threatens to reveal his past. After gaining 21’s trust, he tells her and 42 how to remove the bracers. But by the time Corva realizes what’s happening, she has to take drastic measures to stop them.
Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence
Show your support - https://ko-fi.com/battlecrypodcast https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez (https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez)
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
5 Sept 2025
Episode 08 - The Showdown
Corva learns that Tul has been compromised and has to hide the fact from Master Killoran, who’s less than pleased with her recent choices. 42 discovers something unusual in his cell. 13 refuses to fight 4 in the arena, even though it would mean their lives.
Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death
Show your support - https://ko-fi.com/battlecrypodcast https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez (https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez)
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
22 Aug 2025
Episode 07 - The Judgement
Locked in the dungeon, 13 and Locus have a heart-to-heart while she attempts to replicate her sudden burst of magic. 21 is thrown into the arena for her first fight of The Crucible, only to learn how vindictive Corva can be.
Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death
Show your support - https://ko-fi.com/battlecrypodcast https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez (https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez)
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
8 Aug 2025
Episode 06 - The Tower
Corva and Locus come to blows as The Crucible begins. Meanwhile, 13, 21, and 42 are forced to watch 30 compete alongside 4, with deadly consequences and startling revelations.
Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death
Show your support - https://ko-fi.com/battlecrypodcast https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez (https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez)
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
25 Jul 2025
Episode 05 - The Villains
Corva confronts Elliot about his reason for capturing 42. Locus gets in Tul’s head after overhearing her concerns about the effects of magic. 4 tries to get information about The Crucible from Payne, who appears to have an agenda of his own.
Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Religious Talk
Show your support - https://ko-fi.com/battlecrypodcast https://www.patreon.com/leanimlopez
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
11 Jul 2025
Episode 04 - The Loner
30 struggles with nightmares after the death of Idris, only to hear the dark voice in his head even when he’s awake. 42 tries to endear himself to the group while 13 and 21 clash over trusting him with their plans.
Content Warnings: Language
Music by Kevin MacLeod. Full music credits - https://bit.ly/3SKka1S
27 Jun 2025
Episode 03 - The Demon
Characters 21 and 4 navigate a tense interaction as 21 attempts to connect with 4, while Locus curtails 4's privileges, highlighting themes of connection and control.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 02 - The Magician
42 contemplates alliances with 13 or 4 while Corva directs Locus to investigate 42's mysterious arrival, revealing strategic decisions within captivity.
30 May 2025
Episode 01 - The Fighter
Fighters 13, 21, and 30 strategize their escape from a sadistic arena master, bounty hunter, and demonic guards after a friend's death, hoping showman 42's magic provides an advantage.
6 May 2025
Season 1 Trailer
Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend. Stripped of their names, these unwilling combatants have no choice but to kill to survive, all for the entertainment of a bloodthirsty audience. However, the seeds of rebellion are taking root, and one determined party of misfits will claw their way to freedom, or be crushed in the process.
Premieres May 30, 2025
Music - "Full On" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
4.4 / 5
16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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