Ep. 384. Space and Beyond: Post Mort 'Um

This week, it's time to look back at our journey into outer space and, occasionally, past outer space and into a black hole or light/island or whatever! So many memories! And... it's time to vote for a new book!Also, the guys give Mr. Montgomery a few more ideas for endings, it is decided once and for all who actually won Horror Hospital, multiple(!) Power Ups are divvied out, and Fantasy Finish It is back and fun as heck!Vote for the new book on the Discord!Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So DesireIllustrations by Paul Granger.

Halloween is here! That means Creeptobscare is coming to an end, but will the brothers manage to finish this book? There's only two endings left! Let's go! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!Also, Matt challenges Chris to part two of the User-generated Interactive Fiction Translated Into Latin or Microorganism quiz (thanks, Adam!), the guys roll a candy, and someone gets an ending that might just be the best in the book! Also, yes, there are a hundred candy names listed below for you to roll on. HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEEN!ROLL A CANDY!Roll for Bar or Bits (D2)BarBitsRoll for Number of Fillings (D6)123456Roll Those Fillings (D12)nougatcaramelpeanutstoffeepeanut butterchocalte trufflemarshmallowFruit jellywafer cookiepraline creamfruity gummyButterscotchRoll First Coating (D6)chocolatewhite chocolateFruity candy coatingNone (like a payday)caramel drizzleDark ChocolateRoll Outer Coating (D12)noneSour powderWhite chocolate drizzleToffee bitssprinklessea saltGranulated sugarcrushed nutsNerdsSprinklespowdered sugarRoll again twiceRoll for Name (D100)Nug Bustersslinksgreccosstumplil mightiesbang bangsStoprocksSuper CrandlesbuckstickshunchycrunchWhy WhysBeezle BarBicksnicksGarglesHowchtap tapsOld FrancisYum ChumBrag BarThe DrizznessBig DunklesGoGoGetGetsHamSlammerNeighborZeusThe NexusDandy MaresButterworksStickyFingusBess N' BarrysCloseCallsTwizzlechompBeginicalsHurkin's Old FashionedStiltsEscapeGoneGirlsHorfinsNo-NosLucky BuddiesPirate ChumAll BustersMega SnapBreaknecksForever NotsSweet SharkiesUnbucklersCreamoStickumsDork(s)NougaloNutStacksDeeDeeBeesBench WarmerGoldy LunchNext of KinBesmirchButterMessSnomeSnuck-ItsHuskBindleGrooGroo(s)Wordy BurdyAttack!Pucker bunchSticks N' WicksPidgeon FeedSloppy TonyTongue ItMrs HandsomeHabbayabbaIckyStickyChowabungaChewburg Fit-FatGobberswapChunkyDuggMr. Like-ItWispiesJelly BucketTorteeMilkyBabyCry-ByeEvertwisterBambinoSwishy-SwashyYumble JumbleClassieBetterNowsFrazzenHerdFairyFingersSkelloNutWorstLots-O-ChocRudeDudeBrackleCrankShreddersHey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So DesireIllustrations by Paul Granger.

This week, Matt makes the front page of the local newspaper, Chris gets a full-on super power, and someone learns Dr. Igor's first name! BUT WHAT COULD IT BE?!Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated round of the I.F.O.H.M. quiz (thanks, John Truckasaurus), the guys meet a nice fella with a lovely thick "skin bracelet," and it's time to Roll a Dude: What's My Creeptobscare Costume edition (roll your own below if you like)!GRAB A 6-SIDED DIE AND GET ROLLIN'!Roll for Mask!:1 - Werewolf2 - Frankenstein3 - Dragon (roll again for type)1 - Ice2 - Fire3 - Ninja4 - Rainbow5 - Hairy6 - Silly4 - Shatner5 - Noid6 - Your Own FaceRoll for Your Top!1 - Lab Coat2 - Glittery Fairy Wings3 - Wild West Sheriff Vest4 - Stripey Burglar Shirt5 - Mayor Sash6 - Inflatable MusclesRoll for Your Bottoms!1 - Slug2 - Speedos and a little shark is attacked to the butt like its biting the butt3 - Long Uncle Sam Pants that hide stilts4 - Fake little legs hanging out of a cauldron and it looks like a witch is carrying you in the cauldron5 - Bellbottoms6 - Frank-N-Furter FishnetsRoll for Hands!1 - Crab Claws2 - Fingerless Gloves3 - Skeletony!4 - Go-Go-Gadget5 - Boxing Gloves with Teeth Embedded in them6 - Nintendo Power GlovesRoll for Feet!1 - Crab Claws2 - Fingerless Gloves3 - Skeletony!4 - Go-Go-Gadget5 - Boxing Gloves with Teeth Embedded in them6 - Nintendo Power GlovesRoll for Accessory:1 - Magic Wand2 - Actual Machete (wet)3 - Purse full of bugs4 - Hoagie with fingers in it5 - 1/8 Scale Exact Model of Yourself6 - Travel Mug of blood that is still too hot to drinkHey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So DesireIllustrations by Paul Granger.

This week, Matt is betrayed by his bladder, Chris teases his read via carved pumpkin (it has a cheese knife jammed in the middle of its pumpkin face), and a tormented spirit joins the brothers for a hair-raising Book Re-Boo (like review, get it?)!Also, Matt challenges Chris to a User-generated round of Interactive Fiction Translated Into Latin or Microorganism (thanks, Adam!), a quick Correction is made, a good boy earns yummy treats, and we got the cure for Premature Oldface!Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

This week, Chris finds the absolute limits of western medicine, Matt draws a bat, and someone feels an ominous breeze in the oddest place!Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated round of Chicken Soup for the Who? (thanks, beeeeb!), Matt makes Chris sing not one but TWO parts in the latest edition of Surprise Scaryoke, and HELP I CROAK!Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

This week, Creeptobscare is back! The guys picked a book and barely explain why! Hope you're a big fan of doctors and gurneys and Frankenstein monsters because you're about to be up to your neck in that stuff!Also, Matt challenges Chris to a round of Interactive Fiction or Knock-Off Halloween Costume, Predictions are (predictably) predicted, and someone gets a User-mandated gift! Hooray!Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So DesireIllustrations by Paul Granger.

This week, it's barely been 8 months since we started this book and we're already down to 2 lil endings to track down?! Time sure does fly when you're traveling near lightspeed! Will we finish this dang thing this week? LET'S SEE!Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated round of the Is It An Ending from This Book or An Ending from Somewhere Else quiz (thanks, Esme!), Matt has some Self Care Corner tips for Fall (for probably the 9th time who's even keeping track anymore), brains are opening to eat your books, and someone gets to the bottom of the mystery of the blob people who were objects and are now kind of living things and kind of not!Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

This week, Matt is forlorn at how dang tough it's getting to do these reads, Chris has a major bummer bummer alert big bad bummer time, and someone gets 45 whole seconds in before blowing the entire Wild Card for the week!Also, Matt challenges Chris to a Can't-Wait-for-Creeptobscare round of the One Word Switch Quiz, Chris delivers a fresh 'n hot Data Dump, someone's brain is fine working great, and HOO BOY look at 'em sting those strings with a DANDY!Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

This week, Chris goes faster than anyone has ever gone, Matt gets a classic groaner of an ending, and if you're the kind of person who loves to merge into starry emptiness boy oh boy is this episode for you!Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-conceived round of The Wild Card Quiz (thanks Glitch_Particle!), Matt hooks you up with stuff to do this weekend in a new edition of Finish It Tell Me (links below), the boys do some vibesolving, and don't forget to GO THANK YOURSELF!Here are your links for what to do this weekend:Atlanta, GA!St. Louis, MO!Las Vegas, NV!Cleveland, OH!Hendersonville, TN!Jones Beach State Park, NY!St. George, UT!Oakland, CA!(And here's the usual links as usual per the usual.)Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So Desire

Happy back-to-school days! The guys revisit their traditional school adventure and discover THIS MIGHT BE THE FINAL READ! What gory ghouly horrors lie in store? Will they actually complete the book? We shall see!Also, Matt challenges Chris round two of the User-generated Wham Bam Anagram: Author Edition quiz (thanks, Daniel!), Chris reviews cozy socks, and always remember—it's not your job to Frankenstein the world!Hey Why Not Do a Discord?Doing the Bluesky ThingListen on Apple PodcastsWatch the YouTubes!Merch Time: Keep Your Business the Way You Like It!We’re on Stitcher, TooThere’s a Subreddit!Check Out Songs from the Musical and More on SoundCloudCatch up on Meanwhile in the Cave of Time, if You So DesireIllustrations by Paul Granger.