About Beird Tales of the Extraordinary and Bizarre!
In the shadow of forgotten coastlines and beneath skies that should not move the way they do, a group of ordinary people uncover truths humanity was never meant to know.
Set in the haunting game of Cthulhu Awakens, this episodic actual-play podcast follows investigators, drifters, academics, and doomed souls as they unravel conspiracies older than civilisation itself.
Blending cosmic horror, character-driven storytelling, dark humour, and cinematic sound design, the series captures every terrible revelation as the players navigate a world where knowledge is both power and a curse.
Episode 5: As me and my companions, Was setting out a snare
Thursday April 30th 2026
Ted, Pete, and Ryan set out into the dark, rainy Scottish landscape to press forward with their ongoing investigation[1]. Driven to uncover the truth behind recent strange occurrences on the island, the team heads to an ancient stone circle to retrieve trail camera footage and gather forensic evidence[2]. However, as lingering secrets surface among the group and bizarre time distortions begin settling over the island, the trio quickly realizes that the mystery is far larger and more unsettling than any of them anticipated
Follow along with additional information and player handouts at https://beirdtales.blogspot.com
Cast of player characters (and the people that play them)
Ryan Montgomery (Cody): Charismatic host of CD Productions documentary series “Lies & Legends”. Passionate investigative journalist with a knack for endearing himself to interview subjects.
Ted Barnes (Jim): The teams resident Ufologist. Ted is practical and the most “outdoorsy” of the team bringing a blue collar approach to paranormal investigation. Highly skeptical of big government and of the deep state.
Peter Schrieber (Rich): Forensic scientist formerly with Thames valley police. Brings a methodical, rigorous approach as well as academic connections, research facilities and law enforcement connections to the team.
27 Sept 2026
Welcome to The Boundary Commission
You’re our problem now
31 Aug 2026
Episode 4: 'Tis my delight, on a shiny night
Wednesday April 29th 2026
Ted, Pete, and Ryan find themselves pushed to their physical and mental limits after the sudden death of Old Jim and their unsettling visit to the Whately farm on Tuesday.
The lines between their professional mission and their personal safety begin to blur as the investigators struggle with growing paranoia regarding their employer, CD Productions. An unprecedented directive from head office forces the team to decide whether they are still making a documentary or if they have become pawns in a much larger corporate game
Follow along with additional information and player handouts at https://beirdtales.blogspot.com
Cast of player characters (and the people that play them)
Ryan Montgomery (Cody): Charismatic host of CD Productions documentary series “Lies & Legends”. Passionate investigative journalist with a knack for endearing himself to interview subjects.
Ted Barnes (Jim): The teams resident Ufologist. Ted is practical and the most “outdoorsy” of the team bringing a blue collar approach to paranormal investigation. Highly skeptical of big government and of the deep state.
Peter Schrieber (Rich): Forensic scientist formerly with Thames valley police. Brings a methodical, rigorous approach as well as academic connections, research facilities and law enforcement connections to the team.
28 Aug 2026
"The Unresolved Century Episode 196: The Town that wasn't there"
In this episode of Unresolved Century, Daniel Mercer investigates Mélocine, an unremarkable agricultural town in northeastern France with a deeply unsettling historical anomaly. The town appears in records only after the First World War, yet its church claims medieval origins and its graveyards contain tombstones dating back centuries.
How can a town with an apparent medieval past leave almost no documentary trace before 1914? Were generations of records lost, was Mélocine known by another name, or is there something far stranger behind the town’s sudden appearance in modern history?
Daniel follows the evidence—and discovers that the hardest mystery to explain may be the one hiding in plain sight.
3 Aug 2026
Episode 3: Till I took up poaching
Tuesday April 28th 2026.
Somewhat shaken by the visceral evidence uncovered by the night before, the team makes a plan to investigate a lead uncovered for them by the CD Productions interns.
Follow along with additional information and player handouts at https://beirdtales.blogspot.com
Cast of player characters (and the people that play them)
Ryan Montgomery (Cody): Charismatic host of CD Productions’ documentary series “Lies & Legends”. Passionate investigative journalist with a knack for endearing himself to interview subjects.
Ted Barnes (Jim): The teams resident Ufologist. Ted is practical and the most “outdoorsy” of the team bringing a blue collar approach to paranormal investigation. Highly skeptical of big government and of the deep state.
Peter Schrieber (Rich): Forensic scientist formerly with Thames valley police. Brings a methodical, rigorous approach as well as academic connections, research facilities and law enforcement connections to the team.
30 Jul 2026
"The Unresolved Century Episode 25: The Lost Colony"
Introduction to episode 25 of "The Unresolved Century" by Daniel Mercer. A conspiracy theory podcast.
7 Jul 2026
Episode 2: Full well I served my Master
Monday April 27th 2026.
No longer convinced that what brought them to the Isle is wholly genuine, the investigators set about trying to collect hard evidence through camera traps, talking to locals and buying everyone in the pub a drink.
Their interview with Old Jim Roberston recounts the night three of his friends vanished without a trace, and explains why he believes it was the beginning of something far bigger than a simple disappearance.
Following along with additional information and player handouts at https://beirdtales.blogspot.com
9 Jun 2026
Episode 1: When I was Bound Apprentice
When reports of unexplained lights and a string of grisly animal attacks begin circulating on Instagram from the remote Hebridean island of Eilean Draoch, most dismiss the stories as little more than local folklore. But for the documentary team at CD Productions, a conspiracy theory linking the island's tragedies to extraterrestrial visitors proves too intriguing to ignore.
Travelling to what is normally regarded as one of Scotland's premier wildlife destinations, the team sets out to investigate claims of alien involvement in a series of disturbing incidents that have plagued the island recently. Interviewing residents, examining historical records, and following a trail of eyewitness accounts stretching back generations, they soon discover that the truth behind Eilean Draoch's reputation may be far stranger, and far more dangerous, than anyone expected.
Are the stories merely the product of isolation, fear, and coincidence? Or is there something hidden among the island's cliffs, forests, and ancient ruins that defies conventional explanation? Join us as we uncover the mystery of Eilean Draoch in an investigation that blurs the line between documentary and nightmare.
Following along with additional information and player handouts at https://beirdtales.blogspot.com (https://beirdtales.blogspot.com/)
9 Jun 2026
Eilean Draoch Tourism advert session April 4th 2026
An excerpt from a recording session recorded as part of promotional push for Scottish Tourism. The recording was intended for use in tourism marketing materials highlighting Eilean Draoch natural landscapes, heritage, and visitor experiences.
6 Jun 2026
"The Unresolved Century Episode 141: The Missing Heir"
Introduction to episode 141 of "The Unresolved Centuy" by Daniel Mercer. A conspiracy theory podcast.
6 Jun 2026
"Lies and Legends Season 6 trailer"
Hey Mike, please find attached the trailer for the next season of L&L. Let me know if you need any changes.
All the, best
Rich
29 May 2026
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