Binary Break
Binary Break
Claire Mulkerin
An actual play podcast set in the world of Digimon. A story about growing up and discovering who you really are.
Bonus Episode 03 - Season Two Mailbag
Your favorite three edgy teens (and one bird) descend into chaos and tangents whilst occasionally A-ing some Qs about Binary Break Season 2. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, Annie Craton, and Riley Hopkins. Content Warning: Discussion/jokes about violence and death, some fairly chaste discussion of "shipping" teenage characters, occassional vague foreshadowing towards Binary Break Season 3 Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song was performed by Hashme Lloyd, with vocals by Samantha Bower and Kylee Brielle. The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected]
Jun 1
1 hr 40 min
Bonus Episode 02 - Season One Mailbag
Some old familiar voices return to A all your Qs about Binary Break Season 1. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Christina Woods, Ann McShane, and... Sky Ertl? Content Warning: Discussion of fear of insects/little bug faces, a couple vague allusions to the plot of Binary Break Season 3, discussion of the plot of Digimon: Survive (which includes some mentions of violence/blood) Link to an interview with Digimon character designer Kenji Watanabe: https://digi-lab.blog/digimon-games-community-interviews-kenji-watanabe/ Edited by Claire Mulkerin and Sky Ertl. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song was performed by Nice Wizard, with vocals by Ren-Prior White. The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected]
May 1
1 hr 30 min
Bonus Episode 01 - Digi-Bowl 2026
After a twenty-four year hiatus, the Digi-Bowl is back. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Benny Anders, and Riley Hopkins. Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song this time is a cover of the "NFL on Fox" theme, performed by Nice Wizard (https://soundcloud.com/nicewizard). "Happy and Uplifting Corporate" by RomanSenykMusichttps://youtu.be/0st0DkIoS-w "Cool Kids Table: Sequinox Theme" by Emily E. Meo https://soundcloud.com/emily-e-meo/sequinox-theme-polishpass-02-1 "Glimmer of Hope" by Lite Saturation https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/piano-collection/glimmer-of-hope/ The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected]  
Feb 1
1 hr 59 min
30 - Cracks
Billy ponders an orb. Kat ruins a picnic. Jordan opens a door. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, Annie Craton, and Riley Hopkins. Content warning: Memory loss, mind control, body horror, mental illness, bullying, gun violence, blood, imagery of death/corpses, more explicit violence than usual (stabbing and crushing of digimon) Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected]  
Jan 1
3 hr 33 min
29 - The Tiger, The Witch, and The Lore Globe
After a last minute revelation, the party discards their previous plan in favor of another that is far riskier. Will this new approach prove successful, or are these teens walking right into three simultaneous traps? Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, Annie Craton, and Riley Hopkins. Content Warning: Memory loss, body horror, mental illness, bullying, gun violence, insects with lots of legs Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Upbeat Energetic Uplifting Fun "Driftline".mp3 by Vlad Annenkov is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. "Groovy Rock" by Lite Saturation is licensed under a CC BY-ND 4.0 International Deed. The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected]  
Dec 1, 2025
3 hr 11 min
28 - Leaving a Note
Kat plays a song. Billy reads to Swiftmon. Robinmon comes out of her shell. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, Annie Craton, and Riley Hopkins. Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Dubstep Electronic | Ultra Lag by Alex-Productions | Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ "Influence" by Beat Mekanikhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected] Content warning: Discussion of missing/presumed dead children, memory loss, discussions of unwanted sexual advances/creepiness, depression/negative self-talk, allusions to violence
Nov 1, 2025
2 hr 18 min
27 - Partners
The digidestined face a new type of challenge. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, and Annie Craton. Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected] Content warning: discussion of death, death/digidusting of friendly characters, grief/mourning, reckless self-destructive behavior
Oct 1, 2025
2 hr 3 min
26 - Jordan's Birthday
Tears are shed. Rules are broken. Someone reinvents themself. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, and Annie Craton. Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Sax, Rock, and Roll" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Chris Gaines Steakhouse: No Rules, Trans Rightshttps://bsky.app/profile/clairemulkerin.bsky.social/post/3li3fsqkch22r The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected] Content warning: depression, self-hatred, manipulation, unwelcome flirting/harassment
Sep 1, 2025
2 hr 7 min
25 - Friend or Faux
To snag their final holy ring, our heroes must infiltrate a very exclusive nightclub. Unfortunately, they aren't on the guest list. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, and Annie Craton. Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected] Content warning: depression, drinking, smoking, pining for lost love, mild body horror/self-hatred, arguing/relationship turmoil
Aug 1, 2025
2 hr 24 min
24 - Don't Be Afraid
Glorymon loses control. Kat pays the price. Robinmon ruffles some feathers. Featuring Claire Mulkerin, Jake Mason, Tanner Vogelgesang, Annie Craton, and Riley Hopkins. Edited by Claire Mulkerin. Logo by Ann McShane and Christina Woods. Our opening theme song is performed by Hashme Lloyd (soundcloud.com/whlsm), Samantha Bower (fiverr.com/amandapower), and Kylee Brielle (fiverr.com/kyleebrielle), and our closing theme is performed by Nice Wizard (soundcloud.com/nicewizard). The game system we're using is Digidice, created by Claire Mulkerin. Find it at clairemulkerin.itch.io You can support Claire and join her Discord by becoming a member of the Claire Makes Art Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/clairemakesart Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, where we are @BinaryBreak, or send an email to [email protected] Content warning: violence that is more intense than usual (graphic descriptions of cuts/burns/permanent scarring), mental illness, aphasia, memory loss, panic attacks, discussion of missing/presumed dead children, imprisonment/bondage, lots of teen feelings/arguing
Jul 1, 2025
2 hr 17 min
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