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D&D-CENTRED POP CULTURE TO ADD
TO YOUR ADVENTURING PARTY
» Podcasts and shows to consume while you're in-between sessions
Not Another D&D Podcast
(NADPOD)
Almost as influential to my own playing
styleas D20, NADPOD isa hilarious,
heart-warming story of three friends
traversing the kingdom of Bahumia.
Jacey Gibb
Distribution Manager
(also of D20), the party is comprised
of Axford, Caldwell Tanner, and Jake
Hurwitz (of “Jake & Amir” fame). The
show has also featured several D20
cast members (Mulligan, Oyama,
Thompson) who pop in for multi-
gunslinger character Deadeye Cybin
is particularly memorable.) The first
campaign of 100 episodes wrapped up
earlier this year, but a new campaign is
on the horizon.
Welcome to Dinguses and Dragons, a
weekly column aiming at demystifying
and introducing the game of D&D to
new and potential players
f it was logistically,
mentally, and physically
possible, I would play D&D
every day. But I still have
to go to work, maintain
relationships, and take care
of my pets—so instead, I
limit D&D to once a week.
But just because you're
focused on other boring life
stuff doesn’t mean you can’t
get a daily D&D fix. There
are so many amazing and
hilarious projects that you
can watch/listen to while
you wade through real-life
stuff. Here are a few personal
recommendations:
Dimension 20
Have I mentioned this lil’
show called Dimension
20? Oh, I have? Really? On
multiple occasions? Well, it
must bea great show then.
This actual-play game from
CollegeHumor’s Dropout
platform was what sparked
my interest in D&D back in
2018, and it deserves every
bit of praise I throw at it.
Currently, in its sixth season,
the show alternates between
a full-length season with the
regular cast (Zac Oyama,
Lou Wilson, Ally Beardsley,
Brian Murphy, Emily Axford,
Exceptionally DMed by Brian Murphy
episode arcs. (Mulligan’s deceased
Critical Role
one of the most popular
D&D podcasts, Critical Role,
has been around since 2015
and has made Dungeon
Master Matthew Mercer
something of a D&D icon.
(Side note: you can also catch
Mercer in the second and
sixth seasons of Dimension
20.) I find the larger cast a bit
overwhelming at times, but
in the capable and creative
hands of Mercer, it’s still a
treat.
HarmonQuest
A wonderful, unique show
where comedians act out
a roleplaying game and
the footage is intercut
with animations of said
roleplaying. The main
cast is Dan Harmon, Erin
McGathy, Jeff B. Davis, and
Spencer Crittenden— but
the featured guests are
always delightful (and have
included Paul F. Tompkins,
Aubrey Plaza, Kumail
Nanjiani, Nathan Fillion, and
Gillian Jacobs). The mashup
of animation and real-life
sounds jarring, but it plays to
the comedic elements well.
The Adventure Zone
Another long-running
D&D podcast, this time
from the McElroy brothers
Siobhan Thompson) and (and their dad) of My
shorter side-quest seasons Brother, My Brother and Me
with different casts each fame. There’s something
time, while Dungeon Master
(DM) Brennan Lee Mulligan
remains the constant
throughout. Each season is
innately wholesome about
intergenerational D&D
playing, but don’t let that
lead you into thinking
wildly different and wildly this is family friendly. The
fantastic. The latest seasons McElroy love their absurdity =
are only available on the so buckle up for plenty of ih
Dropout platform, but earlier
seasons are on YouTube.
Image by Sonam Kaloti
inappropriate guffawing. My
biggest gripe with Adventure
Zone is it’s adude-heavy
platform, whereas the more
diverse shows/podcasts tape
into deeper storytelling.
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DINGUSES AND DRAGONS:
D&D-CENTRED POP CULTURE TO ADD
TO YOUR ADVENTURING PARTY
» Podcasts and shows to consume while you're in-between sessions
Not Another D&D Podcast
(NADPOD)
Almost as influential to my own playing
styleas D20, NADPOD isa hilarious,
heart-warming story of three friends
traversing the kingdom of Bahumia.
Jacey Gibb
Distribution Manager
(also of D20), the party is comprised
of Axford, Caldwell Tanner, and Jake
Hurwitz (of “Jake & Amir” fame). The
show has also featured several D20
cast members (Mulligan, Oyama,
Thompson) who pop in for multi-
gunslinger character Deadeye Cybin
is particularly memorable.) The first
campaign of 100 episodes wrapped up
earlier this year, but a new campaign is
on the horizon.
Welcome to Dinguses and Dragons, a
weekly column aiming at demystifying
and introducing the game of D&D to
new and potential players
f it was logistically,
mentally, and physically
possible, I would play D&D
every day. But I still have
to go to work, maintain
relationships, and take care
of my pets—so instead, I
limit D&D to once a week.
But just because you're
focused on other boring life
stuff doesn’t mean you can’t
get a daily D&D fix. There
are so many amazing and
hilarious projects that you
can watch/listen to while
you wade through real-life
stuff. Here are a few personal
recommendations:
Dimension 20
Have I mentioned this lil’
show called Dimension
20? Oh, I have? Really? On
multiple occasions? Well, it
must bea great show then.
This actual-play game from
CollegeHumor’s Dropout
platform was what sparked
my interest in D&D back in
2018, and it deserves every
bit of praise I throw at it.
Currently, in its sixth season,
the show alternates between
a full-length season with the
regular cast (Zac Oyama,
Lou Wilson, Ally Beardsley,
Brian Murphy, Emily Axford,
Exceptionally DMed by Brian Murphy
episode arcs. (Mulligan’s deceased
Critical Role
one of the most popular
D&D podcasts, Critical Role,
has been around since 2015
and has made Dungeon
Master Matthew Mercer
something of a D&D icon.
(Side note: you can also catch
Mercer in the second and
sixth seasons of Dimension
20.) I find the larger cast a bit
overwhelming at times, but
in the capable and creative
hands of Mercer, it’s still a
treat.
HarmonQuest
A wonderful, unique show
where comedians act out
a roleplaying game and
the footage is intercut
with animations of said
roleplaying. The main
cast is Dan Harmon, Erin
McGathy, Jeff B. Davis, and
Spencer Crittenden— but
the featured guests are
always delightful (and have
included Paul F. Tompkins,
Aubrey Plaza, Kumail
Nanjiani, Nathan Fillion, and
Gillian Jacobs). The mashup
of animation and real-life
sounds jarring, but it plays to
the comedic elements well.
The Adventure Zone
Another long-running
D&D podcast, this time
from the McElroy brothers
Siobhan Thompson) and (and their dad) of My
shorter side-quest seasons Brother, My Brother and Me
with different casts each fame. There’s something
time, while Dungeon Master
(DM) Brennan Lee Mulligan
remains the constant
throughout. Each season is
innately wholesome about
intergenerational D&D
playing, but don’t let that
lead you into thinking
wildly different and wildly this is family friendly. The
fantastic. The latest seasons McElroy love their absurdity =
are only available on the so buckle up for plenty of ih
Dropout platform, but earlier
seasons are on YouTube.
Image by Sonam Kaloti
inappropriate guffawing. My
biggest gripe with Adventure
Zone is it’s adude-heavy
platform, whereas the more
diverse shows/podcasts tape
into deeper storytelling.
¢ Karma Teachers yoga studio
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Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca
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¢ The real reason we work where we do
..and more
DINGUSES AND DRAGONS:
D&D-CENTRED POP CULTURE TO ADD
TO YOUR ADVENTURING PARTY
» Podcasts and shows to consume while you're in-between sessions
Not Another D&D Podcast
(NADPOD)
Almost as influential to my own playing
styleas D20, NADPOD isa hilarious,
heart-warming story of three friends
traversing the kingdom of Bahumia.
Jacey Gibb
Distribution Manager
(also of D20), the party is comprised
of Axford, Caldwell Tanner, and Jake
Hurwitz (of “Jake & Amir” fame). The
show has also featured several D20
cast members (Mulligan, Oyama,
Thompson) who pop in for multi-
gunslinger character Deadeye Cybin
is particularly memorable.) The first
campaign of 100 episodes wrapped up
earlier this year, but a new campaign is
on the horizon.
Welcome to Dinguses and Dragons, a
weekly column aiming at demystifying
and introducing the game of D&D to
new and potential players
f it was logistically,
mentally, and physically
possible, I would play D&D
every day. But I still have
to go to work, maintain
relationships, and take care
of my pets—so instead, I
limit D&D to once a week.
But just because you're
focused on other boring life
stuff doesn’t mean you can’t
get a daily D&D fix. There
are so many amazing and
hilarious projects that you
can watch/listen to while
you wade through real-life
stuff. Here are a few personal
recommendations:
Dimension 20
Have I mentioned this lil’
show called Dimension
20? Oh, I have? Really? On
multiple occasions? Well, it
must bea great show then.
This actual-play game from
CollegeHumor’s Dropout
platform was what sparked
my interest in D&D back in
2018, and it deserves every
bit of praise I throw at it.
Currently, in its sixth season,
the show alternates between
a full-length season with the
regular cast (Zac Oyama,
Lou Wilson, Ally Beardsley,
Brian Murphy, Emily Axford,
Exceptionally DMed by Brian Murphy
episode arcs. (Mulligan’s deceased
Critical Role
one of the most popular
D&D podcasts, Critical Role,
has been around since 2015
and has made Dungeon
Master Matthew Mercer
something of a D&D icon.
(Side note: you can also catch
Mercer in the second and
sixth seasons of Dimension
20.) I find the larger cast a bit
overwhelming at times, but
in the capable and creative
hands of Mercer, it’s still a
treat.
HarmonQuest
A wonderful, unique show
where comedians act out
a roleplaying game and
the footage is intercut
with animations of said
roleplaying. The main
cast is Dan Harmon, Erin
McGathy, Jeff B. Davis, and
Spencer Crittenden— but
the featured guests are
always delightful (and have
included Paul F. Tompkins,
Aubrey Plaza, Kumail
Nanjiani, Nathan Fillion, and
Gillian Jacobs). The mashup
of animation and real-life
sounds jarring, but it plays to
the comedic elements well.
The Adventure Zone
Another long-running
D&D podcast, this time
from the McElroy brothers
Siobhan Thompson) and (and their dad) of My
shorter side-quest seasons Brother, My Brother and Me
with different casts each fame. There’s something
time, while Dungeon Master
(DM) Brennan Lee Mulligan
remains the constant
throughout. Each season is
innately wholesome about
intergenerational D&D
playing, but don’t let that
lead you into thinking
wildly different and wildly this is family friendly. The
fantastic. The latest seasons McElroy love their absurdity =
are only available on the so buckle up for plenty of ih
Dropout platform, but earlier
seasons are on YouTube.
Image by Sonam Kaloti
inappropriate guffawing. My
biggest gripe with Adventure
Zone is it’s adude-heavy
platform, whereas the more
diverse shows/podcasts tape
into deeper storytelling.
¢ Karma Teachers yoga studio
Have an idea for a story?
Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca
¢ New iPhone suddenly announced by
Apple
¢ The real reason we work where we do
..and more
DINGUSES AND DRAGONS:
D&D-CENTRED POP CULTURE TO ADD
TO YOUR ADVENTURING PARTY
» Podcasts and shows to consume while you're in-between sessions
Not Another D&D Podcast
(NADPOD)
Almost as influential to my own playing
styleas D20, NADPOD isa hilarious,
heart-warming story of three friends
traversing the kingdom of Bahumia.
Jacey Gibb
Distribution Manager
(also of D20), the party is comprised
of Axford, Caldwell Tanner, and Jake
Hurwitz (of “Jake & Amir” fame). The
show has also featured several D20
cast members (Mulligan, Oyama,
Thompson) who pop in for multi-
gunslinger character Deadeye Cybin
is particularly memorable.) The first
campaign of 100 episodes wrapped up
earlier this year, but a new campaign is
on the horizon.
Welcome to Dinguses and Dragons, a
weekly column aiming at demystifying
and introducing the game of D&D to
new and potential players
f it was logistically,
mentally, and physically
possible, I would play D&D
every day. But I still have
to go to work, maintain
relationships, and take care
of my pets—so instead, I
limit D&D to once a week.
But just because you're
focused on other boring life
stuff doesn’t mean you can’t
get a daily D&D fix. There
are so many amazing and
hilarious projects that you
can watch/listen to while
you wade through real-life
stuff. Here are a few personal
recommendations:
Dimension 20
Have I mentioned this lil’
show called Dimension
20? Oh, I have? Really? On
multiple occasions? Well, it
must bea great show then.
This actual-play game from
CollegeHumor’s Dropout
platform was what sparked
my interest in D&D back in
2018, and it deserves every
bit of praise I throw at it.
Currently, in its sixth season,
the show alternates between
a full-length season with the
regular cast (Zac Oyama,
Lou Wilson, Ally Beardsley,
Brian Murphy, Emily Axford,
Exceptionally DMed by Brian Murphy
episode arcs. (Mulligan’s deceased
Critical Role
one of the most popular
D&D podcasts, Critical Role,
has been around since 2015
and has made Dungeon
Master Matthew Mercer
something of a D&D icon.
(Side note: you can also catch
Mercer in the second and
sixth seasons of Dimension
20.) I find the larger cast a bit
overwhelming at times, but
in the capable and creative
hands of Mercer, it’s still a
treat.
HarmonQuest
A wonderful, unique show
where comedians act out
a roleplaying game and
the footage is intercut
with animations of said
roleplaying. The main
cast is Dan Harmon, Erin
McGathy, Jeff B. Davis, and
Spencer Crittenden— but
the featured guests are
always delightful (and have
included Paul F. Tompkins,
Aubrey Plaza, Kumail
Nanjiani, Nathan Fillion, and
Gillian Jacobs). The mashup
of animation and real-life
sounds jarring, but it plays to
the comedic elements well.
The Adventure Zone
Another long-running
D&D podcast, this time
from the McElroy brothers
Siobhan Thompson) and (and their dad) of My
shorter side-quest seasons Brother, My Brother and Me
with different casts each fame. There’s something
time, while Dungeon Master
(DM) Brennan Lee Mulligan
remains the constant
throughout. Each season is
innately wholesome about
intergenerational D&D
playing, but don’t let that
lead you into thinking
wildly different and wildly this is family friendly. The
fantastic. The latest seasons McElroy love their absurdity =
are only available on the so buckle up for plenty of ih
Dropout platform, but earlier
seasons are on YouTube.
Image by Sonam Kaloti
inappropriate guffawing. My
biggest gripe with Adventure
Zone is it’s adude-heavy
platform, whereas the more
diverse shows/podcasts tape
into deeper storytelling.