The Kingmaker Histories
On the 19th of February, 1911, Colette Geise had a migraine that ruined her life.
THE KINGMAKER HISTORIES is a fantasy adventure following a young woman and a pair of international smugglers who are brought together when they're all swept up into a magical power struggle for the future of their post-revolutionary home country.
SUMMARY:
Set in a fictional European republic in the years leading up to World War One, The Kingmaker Histories follows an assistant tailor named Colette who becomes the unwitting host for a deadly alien power source- the titular Kingmaker Diamond. Hunted by a host of enemies who wish to use her powers for their own gain, Colette's only hope is to join up with a pair of career criminals and embark on a bizarre road trip, smuggling and thieving across Belle Epoque Europe as she seeks to get rid of her lethal new head-mate.
A comedic adventure that is half fantasy and half crime caper, the Kingmaker Histories is a show about living through interesting times without losing your head.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Brought to you by the team behind Less Is Morgue, The Kingmaker Histories is steampunk with an emphasis on punk. The show is semi-serialised, with each episode showcasing a new weird corner of a turbulent, magical alternate world. Seasons one and two are fully complete with eleven episodes each, and season 3 will begin releasing in fall of 2024. Start with the Prologue and listen from there.
CAST AND CREW:
The Kingmaker Histories is a production of We Are Not Alive, created by Meg Molloy Tuten, developed by Meg Molloy Tuten, Henry Galley, Gus Zagarella, and Addison Peacock.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?:
- TV Series: Cowboy Bebop, Fullmetal Alchemist, Doctor Who, Leverage, Carnival Row
- Movies: The French Dispatch, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Snatch, the Castle of Cagliostro, Moulin Rouge
- Books: A Series of Unfortunate Events, His Dark Materials, Six of Crows
- Other podcasts: The Land Whale Murders, Electromancy, Valence, Victoriocity, Fawx and Stallion, Where the Stars Fell
WHO IS IT FOR?:
The Kingmaker Histories is for a roughly MA-15 audience. It contains raunchy humour, adult language, magic-induced body horror, and occasional instances of ridiculous, over-the-top gory violence. More specific content warnings can be found in the show notes of every episode.
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?:
- Website: kingmakershow.podbean.com/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekingmakerhistories/videos
- Twitter: twitter.com/kingmakerPod
- Bluesky: kingmakerpod.bsky.social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingmakerpod/
- Tumblr: kingmakerpod.tumblr.com/
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KingmakerCast
- Email: kingmakershow@protonmail.com
PRAISE FOR THE KINGMAKER HISTORIES:
“...Kingmaker definitely scratches my itch for bigger, more bombastic projects that feel populated and lively.... The Kingmaker Histories aims to be as immersive as possible, not a single rock is left unturned, not one stranger is met without a thorough understanding of who they are, and who they stand for.”
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"(Steam)Punk Tactics: A Review of The Kingmaker Histories"- PodCake Reviews
"Listening to the show while scrolling through the blog feels like stepping into the workshop of a particularly enthusiastic DM, eager to show you every facet of the sandbox they’ve created to play in. Even in just the podcast, that sandbox already feels expansive and bursting with possibility."