Signals from the Core is a podcast for referees and fans of Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition who want to explore the political, cultural, and conspiratorial heart of the Third Imperium: the Core Sector. Each episode blends deep lore, original adventure hooks, NPCs, and setting ideas with analysis of official materials to help you tell grounded, high-stakes stories in a region where protocol masks paranoia, and power always has a price. Whether you’re planning a campaign or just love the universe, this is the place for stories that start with a whisper... and echo across Charted Space.
Signals from the Core - A Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Capt. Aurelius
5.0(2 reviews)
13 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
Podcast Overview
Signals from the Core is a podcast for referees and fans of Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition who want to explore the political, cultural, and conspiratorial heart of the Third Imperium: the Core Sector. Each episode blends deep lore, original adventure hooks, NPCs, and setting ideas with analysis of official materials to help you tell grounded, high-stakes stories in a region where protocol masks paranoia, and power always has a price. Whether you’re planning a campaign or just love the universe, this is the place for stories that start with a whisper... and echo across Charted Space.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
8/3/2025
1 verified contact email on file for Signals from the Core - A Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition Podcast
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Episode 12: Entertainment in the Core - The Business of Distraction
<p>What does the Core do for fun? We explore how people across the sector consume entertainment, from bootleg holo-vids and immersive VR to luxury tourism, gladitorial bloodsports, and noble safaris. Get tips on turning ordinary hobbies into extraordinary circumstances. Plus, System Spotlights on Dudin and Alekvadin, and a review of Core Adventure 1: Invasive Species by Christopher Griffen. </p><p><br></p><p>As always, send your signals to coresignalsmail@gmail.com or find us wherever you are on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/signalsfromthecore"><u>https://linktr.ee/signalsfromthecore</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the show, please consider rating and reviewing it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. </p><p><br></p>
June 29, 2026
Episode 11: Signals to the Core – From Communications to Corruption
<p>In this episode of Signals from the Core, we open the mailbag for a round of CORE-espondence: listener questions, messages, and ideas that sent me down new routes for thinking about the Traveller roleplaying game and the Core Sector.</p><p>We talk interstellar mail and communication lag, the darker side of the Imperial Core, Perpetual Traveller, useful JTAS articles for Core campaigns, and a possible new direction for the show as an audio ‘zine touring the worlds of the Core one stop at a time.</p><p>As always, follow along on Bluesky at <strong>signalsfromthecore.bsky.social </strong></p><p>Send your signals to coresignalsmail@gmail.com or find us wherever you are on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/signalsfromthecore"><u>https://linktr.ee/signalsfromthecore</u></a></p><p>Find more on Perpetual Traveller here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/149834066407611"><u>https://www.facebook.com/groups/149834066407611</u></a></p><p>Pick up the Journal of the Traveller’s Aid Society here: <a href="https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/jtas"><u>https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/jtas</u></a> </p><p><br></p>
June 15, 2026
Episode 10: Celebrity & Fame in the Core – Stardom at the Speed of Jump
<p>In the Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition roleplaying game, news crawls across the stars at the speed of jump, and fame travels the same way. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Signals from the Core, we look at how celebrity works in the Third Imperium, with a special focus on what happens when all of it gets amplified in the Core Sector. </p><p><br></p><p>As always, send your signals to <strong>coresignalsmail@gmail.com</strong> or find us wherever you are on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/signalsfromthecore"><u>https://linktr.ee/signalsfromthecore</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the show, please consider rating and reviewing it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.</p><p><br></p><p>Also in this episode: we look at what published Mongoose Publishing source materials give us on celebrity and fame in the <strong>Third Imperium Sourcebook</strong>, the <strong>Singularity</strong> campaign materials, the new <strong>Infinity Suite</strong> campaign, and Mongoose Traveller 1E's <strong>Book 8: Dilettante</strong> to trace how a reputation gets made, sponsored, and sustained.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk the business of spectacle, the Ministry of Information, and sort celebrity into four working types Referees can put straight to use. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we profile a new NPC patron, <strong>Ansel Drevane</strong>, celebrity chef, cultural envoy, and unwitting Imperial mouthpiece, along with an adventure hook that drops your Travellers between his appetite for danger and an Amber Zone world that bites back!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
13 total episodes available
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
SAFCOcast - a Traveller RPG Podcast
Robert Loftin
The Crew of the Cosmic Orca
Cosmic Orca Productions
Once We Were Spacemen
Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk
The Rest Is Classified
Goalhanger
The GROGNARD Files
Dirk the Dice
GURPStalk
Che Webster & Patrick Mullen
Orlanth Rex’s Gaming Vexes
@OrlanthR
Roleplay Rescue
Che Webster
The Rest Is Politics
Goalhanger
The News Agents
Global
Radiolab
WNYC Studios
History Daily
History Daily
Save for Half podcast
Save for Half podcast
Dwarkesh Podcast
Dwarkesh Patel
Monsters and Treasure
Monsters and Treasure
Deep-dive analytics for Signals from the Core - A Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition Podcast
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Signals from the Core - A Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition Podcast?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.