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Acceptable Losses: A Grimdark Podcast

Acceptable Losses: A Grimdark Podcast

By: Acceptable Losses
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Acceptable Losses is a podcast that delves into grim and twisted universes, exploring everything from the dismal no-man's-lands of Trench Crusade to the shadowy and twisting cities of The World of Darkness. Hosted by Kirioth and DkDiamantes, and edited by Shy, all known for their work on Adeptus Ridiculous, the podcast explores the grim stories and lore from tabletop games, book series, movies, and video games with a lighthearted approach. Join us on this journey as we delve into the macabre and unsettling aspects of these dark universes with a touch of humor to make it a little less terrifying.

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Episodes
  • Vampire Clans | World of Darkness Lore

    Vampire Clans | World of Darkness Lore
    Feb 27 2026

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    In this episode of Acceptable Losses, we dive deep into the shadows to explore the storied lineages of the Kindred. While a mortal might see only a monster, those within the World of Darkness know that the differences between the clans are staggering, ranging from aristocratic rulers to creatures of actual cosmic horror. ​Join us as we break down the thirteen recognized clans of Vampire: The Masquerade: Banu Haqim, Brujah, Gangrel, Hecata, Lasombra, Malkavian, Ministry, Nosferatu, Ravnos, Toreador, Tremere, Tzimisce, Ventrue.
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • War Without End: The Complete Gears of War Timeline

    War Without End: The Complete Gears of War Timeline
    Feb 14 2026

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    Is the Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) the savior of humanity or its jailer? In this episode of Acceptable Losses, we are joined by lore archivist The Remembrancer to tear into the blood-soaked history of Gears of War. We aren't just talking about chainsaw bayonets; we're diving deep into a timeline defined by desperate fascism and the total collapse of a civilization, from the "Silver Era" of peace and the discovery of Imulsion to the 79-year Pendulum Wars to the grim origins of the Locust Horde within the walls of the New Hope Research Facility and the rise of Queen Myrrah.
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • SHADOWRUN: Never Cut a Deal with a Dragon

    SHADOWRUN: Never Cut a Deal with a Dragon
    Jan 30 2026

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    "Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve ammo, and never, ever, cut a deal with a dragon." In this episode, DK, Kirioth, and PancreasNoWork cover the neon-soaked, magic-fueled dystopia of Shadowrun. We break down the end of the "Fifth World" and the violent birth of the "Sixth World." From the rise of the megacorps to the return of magic, we explore how high fantasy crashed headfirst into cyberpunk urban decay to create one of the most unique settings in fiction, where corporations are their own states, you can suddenly get Goblinized, and great dragons are running for president.
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
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