Episodes

  • Episode 46: Hidden Roles & Secret Goals
    Jul 1 2026

    Hidden goals! How do you use them in campaigns? Are they better suited for one shots? Do they have a place at your table? Is PVP an approachable task for Starfinder GMs? All this and more answered in this episode! Don't forget you can go vote on our Patreon for your favorite Adamantine Chef build we featured back in Episode 44.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 45: Captain & Commander
    Jun 18 2026

    Tune in to hear Sam and Stephen talk about the Captain Archetype from Pathfinder 2e's Battlecry! rulebook and how you can apply it to your Starfinder campaign. Sam also brings a companion-focused build!


    Kree-8, Android Mechanic

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    58 mins
  • Episode 44: Auto-Fire on All Cylinders (Adamantine Chef Build Bounty)
    Jun 3 2026

    This episode Sam and Stephen talk about some fun Auto-Fire shenanigans inspired by a post from the Starfinder 2e Subreddit! Also, a special thanks to all the folks who submitted their Adamantine Chefs for our enjoyment! If you want to vote for your favorite, go to the Dark Times Podcast Patreon and join before it's too late!


    u/Famous_Slice4233's Post about Troops and Auto-Fire


    Adamantine Chef Build Bounty Builds

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    59 mins
  • Episode 43: Loads of Luminaries
    May 21 2026

    Paizo dropped a Luminary class playtest when we weren't looking! Sam and Stephen give their first impressions, and Sam even made a Luminary for the occasion! Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class (maybe even a Luminary), and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those Bounty Builds are due by May 25th at 11:59pm PST to our email inbox. Please include an outline of what makes your Chef unique mechanically, as well as what brings them to the Adamantine Chef Stage.


    Jor-Tak, the Luminary Chronicler


    Paizo's Starfinder 2E Luminary Playtest

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 42: Zesty Ancestry
    May 6 2026

    Sam and Stephen are diving back into Galactic Ancestries this week! Looking at the illustrious Izalguun and some new favorites for some Pathfinder/Starfinder core ancestries. Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class, and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those Bounty Builds are due by May 25th at 11:59pm PST to our email inbox. Please include an outline of what makes your Chef unique mechanically, as well as what brings them to the Adamantine Chef Stage.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 41: If You Can’t Take the Novian, Get Out of the Kitchen
    Apr 22 2026

    Galactic Ancestries is OUT! And Sam and Stephen have broken their one month late curse by only being a little less late to the party this time. This episode we highlight two of the ancestries new to Starfinder 2E! Don't forget, your Level 10 Adamantine Chefs must have an Ancestry from the Galactic Ancestries rulebook, a Starfinder class, and the Wandering Chef Archetype from Pathfinder 2E. Those Bounty Builds are due by May 25th at 11:59pm PST to our email inbox. Please include an outline of what makes your Chef unique mechanically, as well as what brings them to the Adamantine Chef Stage.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 40: Wheel of Monsters (Not That One)
    Apr 8 2026

    Once again, shout out to Marshall H on their victory in our Disciples of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty with their submission of Secundose! Keep an ear out for next episode when we announce our next Build Bounty! This week, Sam and Stephen learn from their mistake last episode and spin the Wheel of Monsters! Picking three statblocks at random, the two come up with an entirely unique adventure out of thin vacuum!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 39: Abilities for Me, Not for Thee
    Mar 25 2026

    Sam and Stephen talk about what it takes to design custom abilities for creatures! Mostly why you shouldn't do it. Don't forget that all paid Patreon members get to vote in our Followers of Antiquitius-1 Build Bounty until March 30th, 11:59pm. Join now at the support link below to get access to the poll and many other exclusive goodies!

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    1 hr and 17 mins