Battle Cry - A Fantasy Podcast

Deep below the surface of a hidden realm, humans are enslaved and forced to fight against beasts of myth and legend. Stripped of their names, these unwilling combatants have no choice but to kill to survive, all for the entertainment of a bloodthirsty audience. However, the seeds of rebellion are taking root, and one determined party of misfits will claw their way to freedom, or be crushed in the process.

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Season 1: Captivity

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    Episode 1.01 - The Fighter

    After the death of their close friend, fighters 13, 21, and 30 work hard to figure out how to make their grand escape. Between a sadistic arena master, relentless bounty hunter,  and demonic guards, their options are limited. However, the arrival of a magic user, showman 42, could give them the edge they're looking for. 

    Content Warnings: Depictions of violence, language, religious talk 

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    Episode 1.02 - The Magician

    As 42 adjusts to captivity, he weighs his options between cozying up to 13 for information or accepting help from 4, the crowd favorite and oldest fighter. Meanwhile, Corva orders Locus to put aside her feud with Tul and focus on discovering how someone as notorious as 42 found his way into their midst.

    Content Warnings: Language

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    Episode 1.03 - The Demon

    21 tries to extract information from 4 by finding common ground and appealing to her humanity, with disappointing results. 4 examines her most recent contraband until Locus makes it clear that her special treatment is over. 

    Content Warnings: Depictions of Violence, Language, Religious Talk

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    Episode 1.04 - The Loner

    30 struggles with nightmares after the death of Idris, only to hear the dark voice in his head even when he’s awake. 42 tries to endear himself to the group while 13 and 21 clash over trusting him with their plans.

    Content Warnings: Language

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    Episode 1.05 - The Villains

    Corva confronts Elliot about his reason for capturing 42. Locus gets in Tul’s head after overhearing her concerns about the effects of magic. 4 tries to get information about The Crucible from Payne, who appears to have an agenda of his own.

    Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Religious Talk

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    Episode 1.06 - The Tower

    Corva and Locus come to blows as The Crucible begins. Meanwhile, 13, 21, and 42 are forced to watch 30 compete alongside 4, with deadly consequences and startling revelations. 

    Content Warnings: Language, Depictions of Violence, Death

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Written & Directed By

Leani Lopez

Starring:

Leani Lopez, Makenna Allen, Connor MacDonald, Owen Fogg, Alicia Piper, Kassidy Moore, Jake Blankenship, Kristjar Nielson, Courtney Vashaw, Nikko Mercado, & Isaac Vars

Featuring:

David Fowler, Rebecca DuBois, BJ Williams, Tristan Stone, Chelsey Wemitt, & Amanda Carron