D,d Podcast

The team square off against Rue Perkins, Mel Giderorc, and Maul Hollywood--but where is Merry Bury? See how all the names are changed, so the BBC can't sue? The title of this episode was so gratifying, it beat out 'Orcs of Hazard' and 'Troubadoodle'.

It is the party's greatest case yet: could one of their own turn out to be a murderer? Or is the DM yankin' everybody around? DM Matthew would never do that, except for all those times it's already happened. Will that loopy goblin's killer be brought to justice? I--I already know the answer, but you should listen to the episode. To find out.d

We receive an answer to the age-old question: "what happened to Richard? And Hobb? And those other people we don't really care about?" After episodes of showing off their new third-level powers, the party sits down to talk shop. Sophie receives Hot Topic-esque barbarian swag; Benadyl receives cryptic goblin warnings; Emen Neme receives a story-dream; and Johnny receives a swift blow to the knees.

Our Heroes' attempt to impersonate mercenaries is put to the test. Despite making her laugh, Janice the ogre elects to reject the party. Some hobgoblin jailers really drive home the point, leaving Emen and Sophie floored. The boys manage to lift their spirits (and hit point totals), and we learn what became of Richard and Hobb. I mean Estelev. And Hobb.

Ogre bureaucrats! Crossbow puns! Gnoll tea parties! The party actually coming up with a halfway cogent plan, with everyone contributing! Improved audio quality? Is this the same D,D you've come to love, or is it improved beyond imagining--and even more lovable as a result?

It's a play on the song by...never mind. Johnny has a chance to get gritty. The party makes a deal, and learns a bit about each other in the process. Just kidding, they learn about that necklace Johnny's trapped in. Everybody levels up off-mic, and proceed to the next layer below Diddly's Inn.

Everybody's trapped in a room that's filling up with water! Johnny blows. Benadyl talks about his moving past. Sophie goes a little 'Castaway'. Emen dunks a Mason-ball.

So named because almost everyone makes mistakes during the fight, resulting in hilarity! We review the treasure from the previous fight, Johnny unknowingly makes a bad choice, and Emen knowingly makes a very bad choice.

DM Matthew has a history chip on his shoulder. Sophie tries to attract Korean sponsorship. Johnny goes Kenobi for an encounter. Emen is frustrated by shadow-boxing. Benadyl shows no mercy. And everyone learns a little more about what is going on beneath Diddly's Inn.

The podcast gets topical! The party finds a better way to make decisions? DM Matthew proves he can inject color into the world. The party learns a bit more about what is going on at Diddly's Inn, and the conspiracy (literally) deepens.

Johnny gets on top of things, for once. Sophie reminds everyone why they should be in her good graces. Emen looks out for the vulnerable. Benadyl leads from the rear. And Mason is there, too! Look for a brief cameo from our cutest friend, the owlbear.

The party tries subterfuge, sans subter. There is comedy in this episode for everyone! Lengthy insults are exchanged in the blitz of combat for Moms and/or Dads; there's tart-based humor for the kids; the physical comedy your grandparents will like; and even Fido and Mittens can appreciate a joke about evacuation primacy. That's why this podcast is rated 'E' for Everyone (who is allowed to listen to Explicit podcasts).

Everybody attains level two, and won't stop talking about it. Robin hires the party to save Hobb and bring Karrell to justice--though Benadyl and Emen Neme might define justice a mite differently. Karrell has made some changes back at Diddly's Inn, and Johnny Skald is just the guy to make some new friends.

Robin's rescue continues! Johnny Skald's spell-management app is officially banned. Our heroes bravely challenge a tree, then bravelier retreat. Actual tactics are employed in combat! Well, kinda.

The nature (heh) of Robin's kidnappers is revealed. The party breaks down into plant-based puns; and is forced to do geometry during a fight. Keep a sharp ear out for a cameo from Jigglypuff!

In which the pinto-riding arsonist's identity is...not revealed, exactly... Fortunately, the DM has created a host of new and exciting people for the party to ignore. Still, one of them kinda has a Scottish accent. Kinda.

Johnny irons out some wrinkles with his family; and we finally get out of Fluschweitz after the pinto-favoring arsonist. Giant wolf spiders attack. Die-hard fans note: this episode was almost called "Family, Lycosidae".

Our Heroes wrap up loose ends from the warehouse, and prepare to follow the mysterious arsonist out into the greater world. One of the party receives a surprise visit. Will drama ensue? Yes, if the DM has anything to say about it...

DM Matthew and some of the gang answer questions you didn't know you had about the campaign setting. We know you didn't know you had questions, because nobody submitted any. We powered through on our own, though.

The gang learns a little more about Karsten's operation; and a lot about each other. They discover a mysterious symbol. The rest of the world starts to catch up with their antics, and soon they'll be forced to explain.