In this episode, Luke has a strange and puzzling morning encounter at the diner with Gladys, leaving him uncertain if he saw her or perhaps her twin. The Travelers finally set a course out of Bakersfield, but a nearly deserted gas station, staffed by an elderly worker, presents new challenges. Ryan’s curiosity draws him into an unusual game with a massive, smiling drone—a game that seems far more complicated than expected.

Led by ⁠⁠⁠⁠GM Maia⁠⁠⁠⁠

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus

• Luke, played by Serge

• Katherine, played by Meg

• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠⁠⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

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The episode opens with Luke having his own encounter with George and Gladys that leaves him unnerved. Afterward, the Travelers find themselves in a tense standoff with a gang called the Oil Rats as they desperately try to escape Bakersfield. A risky negotiation with the gang’s leader, Rusty Ray, tests the group's resolve. As tensions rise, the Travelers must decide how far they’re willing to go to fix their car and continue their journey—at a cost far greater than expected.

Led by ⁠⁠⁠GM Maia⁠⁠⁠

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠⁠⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

Listen on all major platforms.

⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠⁠⁠

Pre-order the ⁠⁠⁠Electric State RPG⁠

At the Dustbowl Diner, the Travelers' encounter with the strange owner, George, takes a dark turn when Ryan is taken to the kitchen and nearly trapped. With Harold's help, they manage to escape, only to face more unsettling offers of "help" the next morning. As tensions rise, Luke and Imani make a bold decision: it’s time to steal a vehicle and get out.

Led by ⁠⁠GM Maia⁠⁠

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya
  

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠⁠⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

Listen on all major platforms.
⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠⁠

Pre-order the ⁠⁠Electric State RPG⁠