Battle Cry - A Fantasy Podcast
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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Season 1: Captivity
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Episode 1.01 - The Fighter
After the death of their close friend, fighters 13, 21, and 30 work hard to figure out how to make their grand escape. Between a sadistic arena master, relentless bounty hunter, and demonic guards, their options are limited. However, the arrival of a magic user, showman 42, could give them the edge they're looking for.
Content Warnings: Depictions of violence, language, religious talk
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Episode 1.02 - The Magician
As 42 adjusts to captivity, he weighs his options between cozying up to 13 for information or accepting help from 4, the crowd favorite and oldest fighter. Meanwhile, Corva orders Locus to put aside her feud with Tul and focus on discovering how someone as notorious as 42 found his way into their midst.
Content Warnings: Language
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Episode 1.03 - The Demon
21 tries to extract information from 4 by finding common ground and appealing to her humanity, with disappointing results. 4 examines her most recent contraband until Locus makes it clear that her special treatment is over.
Content Warnings: Depictions of Violence, Language, Religious Talk
Written & Directed By
Leani Lopez
Starring:
Leani Lopez, Makenna Allen, Connor MacDonald, Owen Fogg, Alicia Piper, Kassidy Moore, Jake Blankenship, Kristjar Nielson, Courtney Vashaw, Nikko Mercado, & Isaac Vars
Featuring:
David Fowler, Rebecca DuBois, BJ Williams, Tristan Stone, Chelsey Wemitt, & Amanda Carron