Season Two begins. A village lies in ruin, and whispers of painted suns drift through the Rift. Danny Rose and Lady Esmeralda find themselves drawn into a mystery that feels larger than any one battle. What does it mean when names are burned, and who benefits from the silence left behind? Names That Burn asks more questions than it answers — and the shadows are only beginning to stir.

Special Guest Stars: Alex Green (Navigator), Bradford Zygmontowicz (The Midnight Manuscripts)

The Verdant Sect are on one accord, but the Dawn of Shadow continues to rise, spreading their wicked, twisted philosophy. As tensions rise, will our heroes be able to turn the tide of momentum? Do they even have the support of Harbortown?

Episode Run Time: 27min26sec

Starring

Desmond Childs

Jessica Anne Bogart

Carter the Mountain King

Leah Wade

Dominique Cherry

Trevor Hyde

Rachel Abbot

Disclaimer: A mix of real and AI-assisted voices were used in this series, all with paid permission. Remote recordings were submitted by participating actors. No voice cloning occurred without consent.

This special Throwback Thursday edition of Way of the Jaded Fist takes us back to Episode 3: The Oakhaven Imposter.

When it first released, this story slipped under the radar—but it’s one of my personal favorites. In this episode, Danny Rose stumbles into Oakhaven, a village under the thumb of a false Kai Lung. What follows is a tale of imposture, redemption, and the question of whether even the most lost souls can find their way back to the light.

This revisit features brand-new commentary before and after the story. I reflect on how the show’s sound and pacing were still taking shape, and why this episode planted seeds that echo all the way into the current arc.

After the episode, stick around for a quick note about our latest release, Things We Bury III, now streaming wherever you listen.

Welcome to Throwback Thursday—a new tradition to spotlight the foundations of Way of the Jaded Fist.