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Bug City Blues

Bug City Blues

By: Connor Boesch
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Welcome to “Bug City Blues,” an actual play podcast following a group of street-level Shadowrunners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago. Join our talented cast as they navigate the treacherous underbelly of a corrupt metropolis ruled by mega-corporations and gang affiliations alike. Immerse yourself in a neo-noir narrative filled with thrilling missions, high-stakes heists, and haunting secrets. Listen as our runners confront ruthless corporate agents, rival factions, and the enigmatic forces that dwell in the shadows, all while struggling to survive in a city on the brink of chaos. Discover the intense camaraderie, unexpected alliances, and heart-pounding dangers that shape the lives of our crew. Will they emerge triumph or fall prey to the unforgiving nature of their world?

Alex is Pancetta

Chris is Lester Moore

Clinton is River Bear

Nathan is Lockdown

Nikole is Moira Goldleaf

and Connor is the game master.

Join the discussion on Discord - https://discord.gg/5gJDB4QXJ

Check out my other show Clinton’s Core Classics: a Rise of the Runelords First-Edition Actual-Play Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7zd2gvOpVsnX2rPJhsg0ff?si=66ce9aad8a384da9

Episodes
  • Strength, Reversed
    Nov 17 2025

    Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago.

    This week: The gang spent last session chasing the shadow of one Weaver the Ghoul - a pillar of the community whose mysteriously vanished without a trace. The lead has led us to a rusted out gas station hidden deep within the containment zone. The pumps are crawling with muscle and primed for trouble. Now our team gears up to ghost the perimeter, hoping subterfuge will serve them well. But in this line of work, hope is little more than just another liability. Because if Weaver is in there, then somebody doesn’t want them coming out. Will our heroes manage to save the day, or will this be the run that ruins their lives? Tune in to find out now!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Strength
    Sep 4 2025

    Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago.

    This week: The gang moves in! After spending their downtime getting situated in their new digs, an associate of Mr. Johnson has a job for our crew down in Cabrini-Green - otherwise known as Ghoultown. Are our heroes ready to traverse to a place that opens its jaws instead of its arms? Tune in and find out now!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

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    50 mins
  • The Chariot, Reversed
    Jul 5 2025

    Welcome back to Bug City Blues - where we follow a group of street-level runners as they get in way over their heads out in the streets of Chicago.

    This week: After surviving their last escapade, the team slows down - but only slightly. With some well-earned nuyen burning holes in their pockets, they invest in upgrades, reach out to old contacts, and put pieces in place for the road ahead. But in Chicago, downtime is just another word for danger - and as shadows lengthen and alleyways whisper, threats stir beneath the surface. Who is watching while the runners catch their breath, and what will they do when the claws come out? Tune in and find out now!

    Join the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/vuce7g3KT3

    Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    The Topps Company, Inc. has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. The Topps Company, Inc. has granted permission to Bug City Blues to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with Bug City Blues in any official capacity whatsoever.

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    54 mins
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