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The Scum Kings

Mike Daltrey | grimdark fantasy, epic fantasy

Meet the Scum Kings, a dysfunctional band of bottom-feeding marauders led by the ruthless Giddray "Dray". They are not clever masterminds or noble rebels. They are a pack of beaten dogs, driven by hunger and greed, whose every attempt at villainy seems to end in fresh wounds and humiliating failure. They are the fever in a sick world, a symptom of the rot.The Scum Kings is a daily, short-form, serial grimdark fantasy audiobook told from the perspective of their captain. Each 5-15 minute episode is a

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6:05

The Price of Whispers

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/16

In the wake of Stigand's brutal victory, Silene reveals her own deadly talents in the art of information warfare. From a dark corner of The Crooked Keg, she meticulously tracks the invisible threads of power, targeting a weasel-faced informant named Finnian who walks between rival factions. What begins as a careful observation transforms into a dangerous game of leverage and whispered threats, as the crew discovers that sometimes the deadliest weapon isn't a blade – it's knowledge of where the

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5:12

The Northman's Fury

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2025/10/15

A brutal underground fighting pit becomes the stage for Stigand's redemption as he faces the infamous Breaker in a savage contest of will and fury. What begins as a desperate wager transforms into something far more primal - a warrior reclaiming his identity through violence and pain.-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a

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4:14

The Bloody Straw

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2025/10/14

Humiliated by Corvin's poisoned coin, Stigand seeks redemption in the only way he knows - through his fists. When he discovers an underground fighting pit in the depths of the Gutters, the warrior sees a chance to reclaim his lost pride.-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge!

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4:36

The First Shakedown

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2025/10/13

The morning after pledging allegiance to Silas, the crew faces their first assignment as enforcers: collecting a debt from a desperate spice merchant. What should be a simple shakedown becomes a stark reminder of their lost freedom, as they execute orders with mechanical precision and receive mere coppers for their trouble.-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a

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24:13

The Scum Kings Friday Binge - Episodes 26-30

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/11

This Friday binge compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Last Solarii (October 06, 2025)2. A King's Rage (October 07, 2025)3. Stigand's Silence (October 08, 2025)4. The Summons (October 09, 2025)5. The Bottom Rung (October 10, 2025)---Episode 1: The Last SolariiThe Scum Kings face a brutal reckoning as Corvin's men leave them battered and bereft in the wake of a failed negotiation. When a solitary silver Solarii becomes the catalyst for chaos, Silene's cold defiance reveals a new

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4:56

The Bottom Rung

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/10

Bruised and beaten, Dray and his crew face their darkest moment as they stand before Silas, the cold-eyed crime lord of the Gutters. What began as a bold move into new territory ends with an impossible choice: death in an alley, or submission to the very authority they came to challenge. As Silas offers them a chance to survive as his lowest enforcers, the proud wolves must decide if a life on the bottom rung is better than no life at all.-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every

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5:19

The Summons

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/09

After the beating, the crew gives Kael a trash-heap send-off and receives a summons from a street urchin: Silas wants them now. Stripped of swagger, they trudge through the Gutters under a thousand knowing eyes toward the heart of one man’s kingdom—a squat, iron-banded gambling den where power speaks softly and everyone listens.-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a

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3:58

Stigand's Silence

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2025/10/08

A moment of fury leaves Rat gasping, and the room falls into a tense silence. Stigand, once a fierce warrior, is now a shadow of his former self, haunted by the butchery of Corvin's men. As his spirit hangs in the balance, the Scum Kings must grapple with a new, unsettling reality. Can they reclaim their honor, or will the scars of this defeat linger?-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in

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4:25

A King's Rage

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/07

The Scum Kings retreat, bloodied and defeated, into a cramped room that feels more like a cage. Tensions reach a boiling point as the weight of failure crushes their leader, driving him to violent outbursts. With the crew on edge and unity shattered, can they find a way to regroup and reclaim their path forward?-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a seamless

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5:36

The Last Solarii

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/06

The Scum Kings face a brutal reckoning as Corvin's men leave them battered and bereft in the wake of a failed negotiation. When a solitary silver Solarii becomes the catalyst for chaos, Silene's cold defiance reveals a new path. What seeds of change will this single coin plant in the shadowy world of the Gutters, and how will it shape their next move?-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in

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24:10

The Scum Kings Friday Binge - Episode 21-25

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/04

This is a weekly binge compilation containing 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. Silver and Scorn (September 29, 2025)2. The Rules of the House (September 30, 2025)3. The Cage (October 01, 2025)4. The Price of Arrogance (October 02, 2025)5. A Pathetic Death (October 03, 2025)--------Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend

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4:00

A Pathetic Death

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/03

In a room stained with failure and blood, a desperate Kael defies fate with a suicidal act of pride. As his rebellion is swiftly silenced, the Scum Kings face the harsh reality of their broken reign. What does Corvin's chilling indifference mean for the fate of those who dare to challenge him?-----Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between episodes and a seamless listening

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4:38

The Price of Arrogance

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2025/10/02

Trapped in The Crooked Keg, the Scum Kings their darkest hour when Corvin, enforcer of the mysterious Silas, demands an impossible tax. What begins as a tense standoff erupts into brutal violence when pride overcomes reason, and the Scum Kings learn the harsh difference between street brawlers and professional killers. In the aftermath of broken bodies and shattered egos, the true price of defiance becomes painfully clear.

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The Cage

The Scum Kings ·

2025/10/01

Trapped in a tavern turned holding pen, the Scum Kings face Corvin, an enforcer for the formidable Silas. This isn't a negotiation; it's an "interview" to determine if they're an asset worth keeping or trash to be thrown out. But when the assessment is over, the real verdict is delivered.

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The Rules of the House

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2025/09/30

The scarred man, Corvin, sits down with the Scum Kings not for a fight, but for a lesson. One by one, he calmly dissects their weaknesses: the loud warrior, the unpredictable killer, and the foolish captain who mistakes pride for power. The verbal dismantling is complete, but the education isn't free. Corvin informs them they now owe a "tax" to his boss, Silas, before his men quietly turn the entire tavern into a prison.

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4:31

Silver and Scorn

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2025/09/29

Inside the grimy Crooked Keg tavern, Dray tries to reassert his authority with a show of wealth, slapping a silver Solarai on the bar. But in the Gutters, a display of power is an invitation to violence. The act draws the immediate, predatory silence of every cut-throat in the room. Before the sharks can circle, a quiet man with burn scars steps in to offer a calm, chilling piece of advice.

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23:31

The Scum Kings Friday Binge - Episodes 16-20

The Scum Kings ·

2025/09/27

This is a episode range binge compilation containing 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Worthless Icon (September 22, 2025)2. The Weight of Silver (September 23, 2025)3. The March of the Kings (September 24, 2025)4. The Shadow of the Walls (September 25, 2025)5. The Gutter's Gate (September 26, 2025)---Episode 1: The Worthless IconThe victory over the pilgrim feels hollow and shameful, until Silayne searches the body. In a hidden pocket, she finds not coppers, but a heavy pouch of silver

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3:34

The Gutter's Gate

The Scum Kings ·

2025/09/26

The descent into the Gutters is like walking into a grave. The clean air of the hills is replaced by a wall of stench and a deafening, chaotic roar. For a crew used to the wilderness, the claustrophobic alleys and crushing crowds are a new kind of hell. As one of them comes completely undone, buried alive by the suffocating press of humanity, Dray must find them shelter before the city swallows them whole. Their only hope is a grimy tavern called "The Crooked Keg."

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4:39

The Shadow of the Walls

The Scum Kings ·

2025/09/25

The Scum Kings finally arrive at Greymark, a fortress of stone far more imposing than any story. As they stare at the city, each member's reaction reveals their true nature: a warrior's awe, a coward's terror, a treasurer's calculation, and a hunter's hatred of the trap. Their silver, once a king's ransom, now feels like a beggar's pittance. They cannot afford to enter the city's gates, and their new kingdom must begin in the sprawling, filthy slum at its feet: The Gutters.

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4:48

The March of the Kings

The Scum Kings ·

2025/09/24

The silver has changed everything. The Scum Kings march north with renewed purpose, dreaming of the food, ale, and glory waiting in the city of Greymark. But around the campfire, Orso delivers a grim warning: the city is not a fighting pit, but a web of spies and guilds with quieter, deadlier rules. The promise of the future is tempered by the threat of a new kind of danger.

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