Our Dungeons and Dragons livestream is in half an hour! Supporters on Patreon and Supercast at all tiers can find that link now. See you there!

TONIGHT: all of our Penumbra Special Edition supporters at all tiers get to watch Capote Whittaker himself (Quinn McKenzie) DM three of our actors through a LIVE D&D sesh!

6:30 PM Eastern -- if you want to join in, sign up now!

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The Penumbra Podcast The ad-free and behind-the-scenes home of Juno Steel, Second Citadel, and Thirst.

And if that ain't enough, Harley and Kevin went through every single commercial and talked through their creation over on Wet Hot American Doomsday, only for Supercast and Patreon Behind-the-Scenes supporters.

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What does TV sound like in nightmare America? (Thirst "commercial" supercut) YouTube video by The Penumbra Podcast

At last: every ridiculous in-universe commercial compiled for your listening pleasure. If you've been looking for a quick way to help us keep making THIRST and spread the word, show your friends these FIFTEEN micro-nightmares to get them on board. We'd really appreciate it -- we need your help!

The Penumbra Podcast The ad-free and behind-the-scenes home of Juno Steel, Second Citadel, and Thirst.

thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com and patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast are where you can sign up to join us for the stream!

Our supporters get a special treat this Sunday!

Join us for D&D with the Penumbra cast on Sunday, April 5th at 6:30 PM Eastern. We'll be streaming live ONLY to our subscriber platforms and we can't wait to see you there!

The Penumbra Podcast The ad-free and behind-the-scenes home of Juno Steel, Second Citadel, and Thirst.

Expect chaos, character choices, questionable dice luck, and a story you won’t want to miss.

Watch it LIVE with us, or catch the recording after!

Not a subscriber yet? You know what to do.

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Dungeon Master: Quinn McKenzie (Capote in Thirst; Chip Hoffman in Juno Steel)

Players:
Joshua Ilon (Dennis Cruz in Thirst; Juno Steel in Juno Steel)
Tooky Kavanagh (The Algorithm in Thirst)
Stewart Evan Smith (Taylor in Thirst; Lam in Second Citadel)

Travelers, roll for initiative… it’s livestream time!

Subscribers to The Penumbra Podcast Special Edition are invited to join us on April 5th (time TBA) for a very special Dungeons & Dragons livestream featuring some of your favorite voices!

There are voices in Thirst you haven’t heard yet...One of them could be yours.
We’re giving one Special Edition subscriber the chance to step into the world of The Penumbra Podcast with a Talk-On Role in Thirst. Just be an active Special Edition subscriber!
*see contest post for rules*

We're going on a brief two-month midseason break after this episode to build up our backlog and recover from a year of non-stop grinding on THIRST. We love THIRST and we're so grateful you're listening. Stay tuned -- we have a contest coming with a new kind of prize you won't want to miss! -Kevin

"Love at First Flight" reaches its conclusion, and the Suitor claims its mate. It's elimination day.

Chapter 17, "We Both Shall Live," is out now on Supercast and Patreon.

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(Plus: brief announcement in the reply!)

A hike through the woods turns murderous... and someone out here is hunting for love.

Thirst 16, "Cutthroat," is out now.

Please help us continue making our show by supporting us on Supercast or Patreon! We can't do it without you.

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It's murder most foul on THIRST this week, but you know what they say: all's foul in love and war.

Who did Valentina kill? Early access supporters can find out now - and by pledging to Early Access, you can help us keep making THIRST!

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What is in the Saint Narcisse library archives? And what was the Algorithm fed to design this horrible game?

Chapter 15 of THIRST, "Base, Part 2," is out now wherever pods are cast.

In the archives of Saint Narcisse, Capote & Lang discover that something unfathomable might be behind this twisted game... and trapped in the walls, Raine & Georgia meet it for themselves.

Episode 14 of THIRST out now on Early Access:

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This is tonight! Come join us!

Episode day also means BONUS CONTENT on Backstage Pass! Check out our convo on Wet Hot American Doomsday about performing the steamier scenes of THIRST w/ Melody and Josephine, then see what goodies are in the production script, too!

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After last episode's elimination, Georgia and Capote are both launching their own investigations into what the hell is going on with this deadly show... can their love keep them together even as the horrors take their toll?

Episode 14, "Base, Part 1" is out now!

Kicking off our first VIP Club livestream of the year! Join creators Harley & Kevin for a cozy catch-up, behind-the-scenes updates on Thirst, and all things The Penumbra Podcast.

1/29 at 6 PM EST on The Penumbra Podcast Special Edition.

Text reads: “The great gatsby, ft. Joshua Ilon, january 19, 2025” a green flash is set in the middle of the page

This week we narrowly avoided death-by-pool to deliver you a discussion of, "The Great Gatsby."

Joining us is Joshua llon, voice actor on @thepenumbrapod.bsky.social (Juno Steel, Mr. Serling, Jacob, Sir Tristan the Cold) to discuss just how ridiculously relevant Gatsby has become in 2026.

Getting tricky with the rules makes for great TV... but it's not always going to be an advantage in this deadly competition.

Episode 13 of THIRST, "Last Meal," is out now on all podcast platforms. Buckle up: this is our most brutal elimination yet.

We're back & starting 2026 hot with a nail-biting elimination! "Last Meal" is out now on Supercast & Patreon:
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(And hey, because times are tough for everyone we've taken a hit to subscriptions, so if you can afford it, please consider!)

In a game with only two survivors, can any alliance really last?

On the darkest day of the year, we bring you a frozen hunt in the darkened tunnels beneath Saint Narcisse. "Prehistoric Reality" is out now on Supercast and Patreon:

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🎁 LAST DAY OF OUR HOLIDAY SALE! 🎁
It’s your final chance to snag Penumbra merch at a holiday discount: prints, apparel, gifts for your fellow travelers, and treasures for your own shelf.

We couldn’t resist making some cutie ornaments for the holidays! Use them as gift tags, hang them on your walls, slip one under your pillow for Krampus.
They’re on sale with the rest of the shop, and we just dropped a brand new holiday collection: wrapping paper, candles, blankets… OH MY!

Kevin and Harley guested on the excellent Workers' Lit to talk about The Secret History, a nail-biting story about a group of maximally horrible and lovable people in big trouble in New England. GEE I WONDER WHY WE PICKED THIS ONE DURING THIRST

SPECIAL EDITION SALE! Help us create on into the new year and get so much content in exchange! Every subscription helps to make the show happen. We need your love to make the shows you love. The deepest Penumbra experience we offer for a limited-time discount!

25% OFF SPECIAL EDITION SALE!
Your generosity keeps our stories alive, and during our sale, you can unlock everything the Special Edition offers for even less. If you’ve ever wanted to dive deeper into The Penumbra Podcast, this is your moment. www.thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com

A descent into the Hell beneath Saint Narcisse is too much to bear... and the connections between our contestants begin to fray.

Episode 11 of THIRST, "L'enfer," is out now for our Early Access supporters:

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