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For Patrons only: Join GM Erika and the rest of the crew as they carve up, I mean....out...carve out...new characters for their journey into the past, and, of course, into myyyyssssteerrrryyyy. (When you read this in your head you have to draw out the word mystery like that or you're not a real fan.) And then prepare yourself for next week's prelude to a death, when our characters finally gather on the doom-dark grounds of the Boddie Estate.

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Sea Moose

A surprise to be sure but a welcome one.

CW

👀 Thursday drop?!? Dope

Micah Ballard

Aabria, I love the White Claw joke, and I got v excited when I saw your character’s name.

L J

You're doing great, Erika!

Brenna Riley

Heck yeah West Virginia representation!! Made me do an absolute double take at my phone this morning when I heard it

Aubrey Ayres

Oooo an Aubrey representation. It's weird to hear, honestly haha

Eddie

What *is* the face Aabria made when Erika said "John Boddie?"

Brian Schoner

More useless board game trivia - when the game we call Clue was originally released (in England), it was called Cluedo as a cross between the word Clue and the Latin word “ludo”, meaning “play.”

Thornus

Ya’ll are insane and I love you

bluebluebutton

I'm already so invested in Ms. Scarlet.

Andrew Wolf

Carnegie was an awful fellow. Same with Frick (said as someone from Pittsburgh where everything is named Carnegie or Frick)

Ellis

I'M SO EXCITED! September is my birthday month, so Happy Birthday to me 😍❤️

mahudude

PHILLY MENTIONNNN THANK YOU AABRIA

Genna

Let's gooooooooooo

ModernDruid

Hmmmm I grouping of rich influential socially minded folk who come together to spread and happen to discuss and share their different but all well meaning view points I know understand why John Boddies gonna get killed. 5$ says it was the CIA

xatlern

Amazing! I love all of these characters immediately, I can't wait to see what shenanigans they get up to together. Also, I'm getting Darcy/Wickham vibes from the Cassidy and Boddie situation, it's like "what if Wickham wasn't the one who sucked?"

CommodoreBlue

I know Erika said to push the movie out of our minds, but I am physically incapable of imagining Ms. Peacock as anything other than her movie version.

Conner

Weapons manufacturer turned candy maker is a 10/10 backstory

Ellie

So hype for this. I love both Clue the movie and the game. I love the whole genre of Murder Mystery in a Manor. Excellent idea, Erika! Can’t wait to hear the WBN twist on the form!

Alyssa

Erika: “Or as the rest of the world calls it, Cluedo!” 🔍 Aabria: “And the rest of them are wrong. Why you add an extra syllable? What that Clue do.” 🧐 Instantly bringing the most correct takes to the fireside 🔥

Helen Killer

Loving the characters! I'm thinking that the will is going to be discovered to put the blame on Cassidy. Though the person who actually did the murder is the person who would've planted the will to be found by someone else. I did want to say that it was very difficult to hear Brennan's backstory because the audio was so quiet. I was in my car and had to raise the volume considerably for that section

Genna

Can we have a guest appearance from Simon the chef

Ajax

... ... ... ... "You can't say that, it's 1927." f***in killed me.

Ajax

We can only hope Erika goes full Tim Curry.

Mac

cluedle cluedle? idk brother....... ignore this

Jasmine A. Golphin

As someone who never had enough people around to play a full game of Clue as a kid, I'm incredibly hyped for whatever Erika has planned!

Sid Richey

to any doubters out there, take a Hint! This is gonna be a blast!

Duchess

Speaking of hint, what is this phenomenon that 'some listeners' will understand re: Claw and Cassidy? Asking for a confused but intrigued friend 😅

Ashleah

I am so hype for this. Are any of y'all planning to watch Clue in theatres when they play them with single endings? I have my ticket for ending #3 (which is my favorite ending).

MLDOOM

Cassidy is Tommy Merlyn from the Arrow to me and I love it

Ashleah

Also is Peacock a few nods? Imelda (Midst?) and Parvati (aka that one contestant who was on Survivor and The Traitors?)

Ryan

Than̈k You All!

Abacus

I know this is a post for Hint and WWW is currently over for the time being, but we never got a “Leveling Up (4 to 5) for our three heroes of Umora :(

Steel

The music so far in just this preview is wonderful

Lace Elystra

Mr Green is giving Brideshead Revisited 💅

Lace Elystra

(I never actually read the book or saw the movie)

Lace Elystra

So I don’t know if i’m misreading the situation but my gaydar was going off for Cassidy Greene and I assumed that Claw White clocked that immediately and that’s the vibe but I see gay shit everywhere so idk

Aiden Abett

When Erika mentioned Col. Mustard was from a German American family, l could've sworn they were gonna have his first name be Herman as a cheeky reference to the Munsters, turns out l was only half right ;p

Abigail M

Cassidy was a rowdy huh? 👀

CA Perez

Is the artist Stephanie Brown?

Miyaa

Wait… they’re re-releasing the movie Clue?

Felix Vance

I was reading it as a reference to the fanfic trope where one character is hyper competent except they get flustered when their love interest is around. Not saying Claw would be interested romantically in Cassidy, but that she would possibly find it fun or interesting to knock him off his game given that he's normally so on it.

Miyaa

I was hope we would get some extra characters from the deluxe version(s) of Clue, including Sergeant Gray, Monsieur Brunette, and Prince Azure (in a 2003 version called Clue FX). By the way, in 2016 Hasbro – the awful game manufacturer that they are – replaced Miss White with “Dr. Orchid” whose backstory included her being an illegitimate daughter to Mister Boddy. Obviously, that change did not last in future editions of Clue.

Stormy Sackett

Should I play clue or know anything about it before watching?

Ashleah

Yes, for the 40th anniversary!

Word Facts

It bothers me more than it should that they said Allied instead of Entente

Christina Eichorn

Dear Lou describing Cassidy at a party, Watch it.

R0bDaRipper

As a native West Virginian it gives me great pride to know that Lou Wilson is playing a kinsman of my state. Very interested to see how Lou plays this Rural born, socialite whose money did not come from the coal industry of West Virginia. Also interested to see if Lou uses the tiny bit of the West Virginia accent or if he's going to go for the more socialite, prim and proper, annunciated words accent. Either way I'm on board for four episodes. Professor Arnold Palm did nothing wrong!!! I got your back Lou! 😂

Dezzi

Thank GOD Aabria said it because while Brennan was speaking I just slowly looked over at my phone and went "...He did it!!!?! He absolutely did it!!" Cassidy either killed him, has been deeply in love with him since they were boys, or BOTH. I'm loving Plum, I love the idea of a war-traumatized man who just wants to bring a little joy instead, that's so cute. And Claw (great name) is DELIGHTFUL, I love the idea of someone further in their career not being as warm and receptive as they were when they were younger and desperate and how that effects their relationships. So fun!!!!

Emanuel Hill

“We’re in that Pauline [Pearline] from Sinners era.” Diabolical. No notes. Absolutely here for it.

Trap Card

Omg omg omg this is gonna be soooo good!!!! I’ve already listened twice

Bluez_Cluex

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH THERE'S A CHARAXTER BUILDING

Lace Elystra

OH MY GOD this is wonderful news!! 🤩

Lace Elystra

Definitely adding that headcanon as Willy Wonka’s backstory

Lace Elystra

They better post a video clip of that part!

Borangehat

Fritz Haber ass Professor Plumb.

Marioandy9021

Hey yeah! Striver’s Row reference! Have you ever read the play “On Striver’s Row” by Abram Hill? It’s really great, it reads like the American “Importance of Being Earnest”

Tracky

I have very fond memories of reading the Clue chapter books when I was little. Did anyone else read those?

Matt Varney

It was Fred, wasn’t it?

Carrie Mook Bridgman

Of course this table brings that depth of characterization to a 4-episode spin-off of a board game spoofing a murder mystery. Can't wait.

GaiusOrpheus

Johnny and Betty Body's middle names are Ottis and Dorothy so people call them Johnny Otti Body and Betty Dotty Body.

Sam Jabri-Pickett

This is giving Gilded Age and I wonder how much of the show everyone has watched.

Kristen A. Hughes

I keep imagining Mrs Peacock as being played by Anjali Bhimani

HollowRoll

Additionally, Ludo is the name of a game that's well known in Europe that uses a somewhat similar movement mechanic. It's not well known in North America, so they removed the Ludo reference

Kelly Holencik

I hate to be THAT person, but I have bad news about the correct pronunciation of “row” as in a fight/tiff

Erika Abbas Hanna

All the talk of scotch on the balcony reminds me of the balcony scenes from Boston Legal…

Kimberly W

Mr. Boddie seems quite bawdy indeed!

wick

Just started the first campaign and I’m going to listen to this one live, very hyped!

The Pompous Peasant

i never heard any this. Is there a place were they talk about it?

astro

Cluedo, because out sounds like Ludo the boardgame 😂

Pyrohydriscence

I'm so jazzed for this, I cannot wait to see how Erika runs the game!

Bingus2277

Also im absolutely going to be running a Clue game like this now

Finn Steward

No laws when you’re drinking claws

lassus

its because the "That brooch. Ugh" comment in context of Cassidy's behavior is hot, kinda like how aabria and erika have said sworn's competency is hot. the impulse they think some listeners will understand is the...curiousity of what someone that unruffled is like when theyre ruffled, what the most composed man in the room is like when he loses his composure (ideally in a sexual sense, i assume)

Duchess

That explanation tracks. I think my mental download on that vibe was about 30 percent done,, thank you for bringing me the rest of the way!

Elizabeth E

Praying Claw gets her kisses in with Cassidy by the fourth episode 🙏🙏🙏

Elizabeth E

Totally reasonable but as of right now my guess is he's a red herring, mostly because it otherwise seems really obvious in a way I wouldn't expect from Brennan?

Billie

Aabriya I swear to god I will write that whole filthy fanfic you envisioned in the second you changed your mind about Cassidy..... i feel it in my bones

Kaitee Tredway

I love that Ruby is a take on Anna Mae Wong! So excited for this

Alexander StHilaire

Cassidy observing wealth and style he cannot partake in reminds me of Tom Wambsgans and I here for it.

The Spirit of Vicious Inspiration

I really hope Miss Scarlet is the killer, since her real name is Ruby Shu and then someone can deliver the line "I guess the Shu fits"

mugabi rubamba

I must now write a short romantic story titled “Cassidy and the Claw”

Dezzi

It's probably like actual Clue - only Erika knows who actually did it and everyone else finds out thru gameplay and deductions, even the murderer themselves. If that's the gameplay, then Brennan's backstory and motive works for him no matter what. Red herring or red-handed, his character would be INTENSELY motivated to be involved either way

Cait Batchelor

I grew up with two Beverly’s and an Ashley that were old family names so Cassidy didn’t make me bat an eye

vysuri

Haaaaaa

Maddie Moreland

Hell yes! I was also the type of kid to re-enact the stories and make up my own with the board game when I didn’t have anybody to actually play with.

Ian Bauer

I am so excited for all the intrigue

Elizabeth E

You're doing the Lord's work

Indulgent Words

lol, that body-ody-ody joke was for me and I thank you for it. :D For real, this sounds like a great time!

Serenity4Jane

I may have listened to this like 5 times ... I love these characters, can't wait to see them interact in character

The Wizard Subjudice

Hannah Gadsby has a perfect answer/bit for al-yew-mininum (the correct pronunciation 😉) in Douglas that I'd refer you all to 😂😉

Jo Carter

Please note that American Girl Doll has a 1920s black girl named Claudie. I can't help but make connections.

DaddyDepresso

Gang I've run into a problem, I never played clue and have no idea how it works

Shey

HER FRIEND JO WHO DANCES

The Wizard Serpent

Same. I know it's a murder mystery and everyone's named after colors but I've never played it or watched anyone play, nor have I seen the movie. 😂

Kate Fisher

Miss Scarlett is definitely inspired by Anna May Wong, a very celebrated actress that went through what Erica is describing in the 1930's. Wong was wrongful denied leading roles because of the hays code. That said, the hays code went into affect in 1934 and the first talkie premiered in 1927. If we were to depict Wongs career in 1927 it would be alot more thriving. Yes she would be denied roles because of racism in 1927. But we also need to celebrate what she was accomplishing at that point in history as a big star in the silent era and as a globally recognized fashion icon.

Matthew

I don't think you really need that knowledge to enjoy the movie or this, but here's a quick rundown: You take turns and move your piece into different rooms on the board and collect clues that allow you to narrow down the list of suspects, locations, and weapons. Individual clues just rule out a specific person, murder weapon, or location, so you whittle it down until you know who did it, where it happened and what weapon they used. For example, Mr. Green in the Study with the Revolver. First person to get it right wins. If you guess wrong you are out of the game. Serious flaws from a game design perspective, but good for kids and for inspiring movies and actual plays.

Matthew

Also, do yourself a favor and watch the movie - it's madcap fun.

Emilie Han

The word soccer comes from England. Also British people pronounce the h in herb because the poor people tend to drop the h so they do it to sound posh

AL2VAR .

Locked -If it was Mr. Green in the study with the revolver, you have my kudos

Hazel Rose

Lou is playing The Wizard Savory!!!

Nova

As a child who was obsessed with Clue I can’t wait for this. I used to shuffle the deck and play *by myself* narrating and rolling for the characters to move around and solve the murder over and over again. I also had a very normal amount of friends, why do you ask?

A. N. Snow

So I didn't listen to this before the actual game play episodes. And I fully thought "Friend of Marlene" was a reference to Marlene Dietrich and was 100% into that. Head canon accepted.

Natecharodon

Oh if it's the 1920's then jazz is still in it's infancy. We're still in full SWING music's peak time.

Misha Zvonkin

Hearing Lindy Hop name checked in my favorite podcast makes me so happy! Aabria, do you swing dance?! :) And yes, the name is related to Charles Lindbergh: Harlem dancers in 1927 made a joke that stuck for a century 😄

Saoirse

This is so fun. I listened to Hint! Before listening to this, and it makes me want to listen again for the extra layers!

Laramie Hearn

Also the way you are playing a game named Hint but isn’t the Cypher System Hint by Jason Campbell threw me for a LOOP. I’m just catching up and realising it’s not THAT GAME.