Episodes

  • The Empty Tower

    The Empty Tower
    Jun 21 2025
    In This Episode:

    Captain Rogers returns to the Thieves Tower to find the leadership scattered and new faces in charge. But his reunion with Maela brings the biggest shock: she's changed, wearing enemy colors, and has a new, deadly mission.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

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    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

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    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

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    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
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    11 mins
  • Along the North Road

    Along the North Road
    Jun 14 2025
    In This Episode:

    Raylan abandons his duties at the guild for a personal quest with Rebecca, only to ride directly into the shocking aftermath of his brother's destruction—a ruined quarter, a shattered bridge, and a power struggle already taking shape in the chaos.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

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    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
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    13 mins
  • The Boulder and the Order

    The Boulder and the Order
    Jun 7 2025
    In This Episode:

    Prosper and Darla embark on a perilous journey to the Dragon Road, uncovering ancient magic and the devastating truth behind the Ash Fields. Back in Ness, Guildmaster Karch finds a cunning new Captain of the Guard, Jasper, whose devious plan to capture Orion sets the stage for a dramatic power struggle.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

    ----

    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

    ----

    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
  • The Blade and the Blade

    The Blade and the Blade
    May 31 2025
    In This Episode:

    Old wounds surface as Mayla and Vesper share the truths that shaped them—and the pain of losing Alard. Meanwhile, far from the Tower, Rafe’s pursuit of lost knowledge draws him to a mountain outpost aglow with impossible lights, but he’s not alone in the dark.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

    ---

    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

    ----

    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

    ----

    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
  • Captain Rogers

    Captain Rogers
    May 23 2025
    In This Episode:

    Captain of three guilds? Rogers uses his improbable new authority to survey the war-torn Lower Quarter, facing grieving citizens and uncovering the Harvest Guild's rising power. While Rogers gathers crucial intelligence (and dodges angry locals), Ralan is blindsided by another crisis: Raef has impulsively decided to ride into danger to further his research.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

    ---

    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

    ----

    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

    ----

    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
  • Rebecca's Story

    Rebecca's Story
    May 16 2025
    In This Episode:

    While Rafe uncovers Pietro's seemingly magical longevity, Rebecca paints a picture of a beloved grandfather, a storyteller dismissed by many but deeply believed by her. Now, Raylan must escort Rebecca on a quest for a golden wand, a crucial step in Pietro's plan to restore magic and reconnect the cities, forcing Raylan to reconcile the man of legend with the man he never knew.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

    ---

    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

    ----

    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

    ----

    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
  • The Bargaining Chip

    The Bargaining Chip
    May 9 2025
    Season 4 Begins:

    Overwhelmed by new threats, the revelation of magic, and Polo's intent to destroy the Thieves Guild, Raylan grapples with the city's shifting powers. Just as despair over Alard sets in, Raef uncovers a shocking secret about Pietro's past hidden in ancient guild ledgers. But an even greater shock awaits, as a supposedly fallen friend is revealed to be a captive pawn in Polo's dangerous new game for control of Ness.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

    ---

    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

    ----

    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

    ----

    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
  • Picking Up the Pieces

    Picking Up the Pieces
    May 2 2025
    Season 3 Finale: In the battle's explosive aftermath, power shifts dramatically across Ness. Rogers gains control of the Lower Quarter, Wilhelm plots infiltration, Quinto celebrates victory over Saxe, and Ralan returns to stunning magical revelations just before Vesper delivers devastating news about Alard.

    Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

    ---

    Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

    ---

    Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history.

    Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

    ---

    If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

    ----

    Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
    https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

    ----

    Check out our other drama podcasts!

    Artifacts of the Arcane
    A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
    The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

    Thursday
    A cyberpunk VR thriller.
    No one can be trusted when nothing is real.
    https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday

    Jake's Theatre of the Mind
    Nebula Award nominee Jake Kerr narrates short stories twice a week.

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    Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
    Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com
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    17 mins