All episodes of The Adventure Zone, in order. Kinda.
Series Overview[]
Main Campaigns[]
| Campaign | Episodes | First Episode | Final Episode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 (nice) | Ep. 1: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter One | Ep. 69: Story and Song - Finale, Part Three | |
| 3 | 36 | The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 1 | The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 36 | |
| 5 | 38 | The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 1 "Orientation" | The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 38: Finals | |
| 6 | 44 | Ethersea — Prologue I: Our Wasted World | The Adventure Zone: Ethersea – Episode 44 | |
| 7 | TBD | Setup – The Adventure Zone: Steeplechase | TBD | |
Mini-Campaigns[]
| Campaign | Episodes | First Episode | Final Episode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | The Adventure Zone: Commitment - Episode 1 | The Adventure Zone: Commitment - Episode 4 | |
| 4 | 4 | The Adventure Zone: Dust - Episode 1 | The Adventure Zone: Dust - Episode 4 | |
| 4 2.0 | 4 | The Adventure Zone: Dust Season 2 – Episode 1 | The Adventure Zone: Dust Season 2 – Episode 4 | |
MaxFunDrive Bonus Campaigns[]
| Campaign | Episodes | First Episode | Final Episode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (K)nights | 3 | The Adventure Zone - Nights (MaxFunDrive 2016) | The Adventure Zone - Nights - Part 2 (MaxFunDrive 2017) | |
| Elementary | 2 | The Adventure Zone - Elementary | The Adventure Zone - Elementary (Part 2) | |
| Fur | 2 | The Adventure Zone - Fur | The Adventure Zone - Fur (Part 2) | |
Season One[]
Balance[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. 1: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter One | August 18th, 2014 | Listen | 1:58:41 | ||
| In this, the pilot episode of The Adventure Zone, the McElroys create the characters with which they’ll build a new — and hopefully very, very lucrative — fantasy fiction franchise. Join in the campaign as Justin (Taako), Travis (Magnus) and Clint (Merle), led by Dungeon Master Griffin, take their first steps into the unknown. | |||||
| Ep. 2: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Two | December 4th, 2014 | Listen | 1:07:27 | ||
| Our heroes’ first job is not going especially well. Taako, Merle, and Magnus are hot on the trail of their employer’s kidnappers, leading them into a perilous gerblin den. Will they discover the fate of Gundren and his ward, Barry Bluejeans? Or will they find themselves held up by complicated gerblin office politics? | |||||
| Ep. 3: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Three | December 18th, 2014 | Listen | 1:17:13 | ||
| With one half of their former employers effectively rescued, our party begins the hunt for Gundren Rockseeker in earnest. There are just a few things standing in their way: They don't know where he is, they're all Level Clown-Shoes, and also, a jelly monster. | |||||
| Ep. 4: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Four | January 1st, 2015 | Listen | 1:05:38 | ||
| After solving a particularly difficult jelly puzzle, our heroes journey ever deeper into Wave Echo Cave. Taako meets a kindred spirit, Merle does some missionary work and Magnus does some really cool stuff with some chains. | |||||
| Ep. 5: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Five | January 15th, 2015 | Listen | 58:47 | ||
| Merle, Taako, and Magnus complete their rescue mission, but then completely fail an entirely new, far more important mission. Taako acquires a powerful artifact, and doesn't seem so stoked about it. | |||||
| Ep. 6: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Six | January 29th, 2015 | Listen | 56:50 | ||
| In this, the thrilling conclusion to our first Adventure, Merle, Taako, and Magnus pursue their engulfed employer into the heart of Phandalin. Will they be able to douse him before things get out of hand? Also, are you going to finish that Luna Bar? | |||||
| Ep. 7: Moonlighting - Chapter One | February 12th, 2015 | Listen | 1:05:37 | ||
| In this interlude chapter to the Adventure Zone saga, the mysteries of the universe are revealed to our heroes. Magnus has a good cry to some elevator music. Taako further unravels The Eldritch Riddle. It's about to get super weal up in here. | |||||
| Ep. 8: Moonlighting - Chapter Two | February 26th, 2015 | Listen | 1:13:21 | ||
| Now that they can finally understand like, anything that anybody important is saying, our heroes seek employment in the Bureau of Balance. Merle brags about how smart he is. Taako accidentally encounters some life-changing intel. Magnus does horrible, horrible things to an automaton. | |||||
| Ep. 9: Moonlighting - Chapter Three | March 12th, 2015 | Listen | 1:06:10 | ||
| Having passed the Bureau of Balance's punishing test of initiation, our heroes stock up on supplies and learn abilities that will help them immeasurably in the future. Merle finds a new god. Taako has a difficult encounter with a coin slot. Magnus advocates for moon-dogs. | |||||
| Ep. 10: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter One | March 19th, 2015 | Listen | 1:06:47 | ||
| Our heroes are sent out on their first mission as Reclaimers for the Bureau of Balance. Their initial task is an impossible one: Do they possess the competence required to be on time for a train? The answer may surprise you, but — no, actually, it probably won’t. | |||||
| Ep. 11: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Two | March 26th, 2015 | Listen | 1:03:10 | ||
| Our heroes attempt to make the best out of a swampy situation, and race to Rockport before they miss a fateful train. They also meet a beloved radio personality and spokesperson, and hold him ransom for MaxFunDrive donations. Magnus exhibits his upper body strength. Taako gets charming. Merle takes a stink-bath. | |||||
| Ep. 12: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Three | April 16th, 2015 | Listen | 59:28 | ||
| Our heroes board their fateful train to Neverwinter, and are rude to just about every single person aboard. Merle strikes out at evangelism. Magnus learns that he may not, in fact, have the biggest muscles. Taako just wrecks some baby carrots. | |||||
| Ep. 13: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Four | April 23rd, 2015 | Listen | 56:45 | ||
| As you might have guessed from the title of the past few episodes, our heroes' journey isn't going to be an especially calm one. Because of all the murder, I mean. Taako mourns the dead. Merle finally plays his part. Magnus does one of the absolute coolest punches ever. | |||||
| Ep. 14: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Five | May 7th, 2015 | Listen | 58:20 | ||
| The game is afoot! The game of murder-solving, I mean. The game of Dungeons & Dragons has been afoot for a while. Magnus finds unorthodox uses for furniture. Taako practices his interrogation techniques. Merle becomes a robot mom. | |||||
| Ep. 15: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Six | May 21st, 2015 | Listen | 1:00:50 | ||
| In this penultimate chapter in the Rockport Limited murder fiasco, our players deduce the true culprit of the titular heinous crime. Merle runs out of magic. Taako finds more creative applications for Levitation. Magnus gets some fresh air. | |||||
| Ep. 16: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Seven | June 4th, 2015 | Listen | 1:02:21 | ||
| In the final chapter in the Rockport Limited story arc, our heroes have little time to stop their runaway train from colliding with Neverwinter, potentially ruining some other group's D&D session. Magnus takes a tumble. Merle channels Gary Sinise. Taako does some pretty dope magical stuff. | |||||
| Ep. 17: Lunar Interlude 1 - Carnival Chaos | June 18th, 2015 | Listen | 1:11:17 | ||
| In this brief interlude between adventures, our heroes attend an office party — well, a carnival — at the Bureau of Balance’s lunar headquarters. They also hit up the Fantasy Costco, where they must match wits with their most fearsome mercantile foe yet. Taako makes a discrete trade. Merle tries on some cool-ass slippies. Magnus finally finds a friend. | |||||
| Ep. 18: Petals to the Metal - Chapter One | July 2nd, 2015 | Listen | 1:00:47 | ||
| In this first chapter in a new Adventure Zone story, Merle, Taako and Magnus are in hot pursuit of a master criminal in the metropolitan city of Goldcliff. Can they stop The Raven before her crime spree tears the town apart? I don't know, because we haven't finished playing this part of the campaign yet. Magnus does some chopping. Taako learns to Nightcrawl. Merle has a genuinely upsetting encounter with some vines. | |||||
| Ep. 19: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Two | July 16th, 2015 | Listen | 55:22 | ||
| Our heroes attempt to reconcile with Trent the Treant; a task made difficult by the fact that one of them just cut him in half. After that, buckle up y'all, because it's ELEVATOR TIME. YEEEEAAAAHHHHHH ELEVATORS. Merle befriends a crowbar. Taako does a rope trick. Magnus holds on for dear lives. | |||||
| Ep. 20: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Three | July 30th, 2015 | Listen | 56:39 | ||
| In this installment, the question isn't 'Will our heroes survive,' it's, 'What's going to kill them first?' Our money's on either the elevator shaft full of sentient vines, or the godlike criminal waiting for them at the top of said shaft. Magnus has an embarrassing pants accident. Taako runs out of juice. Merle goes walking in Memphis. | |||||
| Ep. 21: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Four | August 13th, 2015 | Listen | 1:07:45 | ||
| Having straight-up embarrassed themselves in their first encounter with The Raven, our heroes look for alternative methods of defeating her. Merle channels a Train God, Magnus makes a fishy deal. Taako receives some bathroom aid. | |||||
| Ep. 22: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Five | August 27th, 2015 | Listen | 1:00:44 | ||
| Our heroes attempt a sneaking mission to retrieve a vital Battlewagon component, and end up doing something ghoulish that they'll have to keep secret forever. Also, a beloved character returns. Merle saves his heals. Taako grows a third eye. Magnus clefts. | |||||
| Ep. 23: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Six | September 10th, 2015 | Listen | 57:15 | ||
| Can our heroes secure their hairy compatriot and their arcane objective while not killing everyone in sight? Also, can they go five whole minutes without making a dildo joke? Merle soothes some anger. Magnus sets his axe to stun. Taako reveals his spirit animal. | |||||
| Ep. 24: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Seven | September 24th, 2015 | Listen | 59:41 | ||
| BWAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! That's the sound of a horn, meaning it's time for the Battlewagon Races we've been building up to for six episodes to begin. BUCKLE UP. Taako holds a coronation. Magnus leaps before looking. Merle gets a face hug. | |||||
| Ep. 25: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Eight | October 22th, 2015 | Listen | 59:33 | ||
| This episode is basically a self-contained Fast and the Furious movie, if that film franchise incorporated actual arcane magicks, rather than just "movie magic." Magnus does some risky jumping. Merle takes a tumble. Taako summons a new best friend. | |||||
| Ep. 26: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Nine | November 5th, 2015 | Listen | 1:02:55 | ||
| In this penultimate installment of a race that has gotten wildly, profoundly out of hand, our heroes take on a trio of automotive threats. Merle starts himself a convoy. Magnus fights a shark. Taako catches up with an old friend. | |||||
| Ep. 27: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Ten | November 19th, 2015 | Listen | 1:09:11 | ||
| This is it. Our heroes are in a dead heat with The Raven, the finish line in sight. Who will emerge victorious? Who will end up with the mighty Gaia Sash? More importantly, is there any prize money for this thing? Taako does some sunbathing. Magnus gets shredded. Merle executes the weirdest brag ever. | |||||
| Ep. 28: Lunar Interlude 2 - Internal Affairs | December 3rd, 2015 | Listen | 1:15:34 | ||
| Our heroes return to the Bureau of Balance's moonbase after a job kind-of well done. They've got a lot waiting for them: A heated debrief, a major change in the payroll and, of course, a visit to everyone's favorite fantasy bulk shopping outlet. Magnus makes a tentacle connection. Merle gets Zone of Truth-blocked. Taako really just wants to get down on some Quiznos. | |||||
| Ep. 29: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter One | December 19th, 2015 | Listen | 1:01:48 | ||
| A new adventure begins! Join our heroes as they host a relatively successful office holiday party, and mourn as that party gets totally sidelined by a potential apocalypse. Magnus puts his carpentry to good use. Taako perfects his macaron recipe. Merle does some re-gifting. | |||||
| Ep. 30: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Two | December 31st, 2015 | Listen | 1:02:05 | ||
| Our heroes make their way into Lucas's floating, crystallized lab, and face off against their deadliest foe yet. Will they thrive under the pressure of an apocalyptic time limit? Or will they waste too much time just standing around, debating the names of members of the band U2? Magnus gets caught fibbing. Taako learns about a Grandpa. Merle gets Touched by an Angel. | |||||
| Ep. 31: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Three | January 14th, 2016 | Listen | 1:01:45 | ||
| Having survived an encounter with their deadliest foe yet, our heroes take a moment to reflect on some of Faerun's most prodigious scientific achievements. Later, the trio is forced into a deadly test of intellect, and you can probably guess how well that goes. Merle does some pest control. Magnus makes a token of friendship. Taako enjoys some "Taako time." | |||||
| Ep. 32: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Four | January 28th, 2016 | Listen | 1:03:17 | ||
| We may have finally found a challenge that our heroes cannot overcome: Math-based trivia. Can our heroes stump their animatronic captor before turning extra crispy? Can they stave off a crystalline death for one more episode? Merle seeks divine intervention. Magnus makes an otherworldly find. Taako's good out here. | |||||
| Ep. 33: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Five | February 11th, 2016 | Listen | 1:00:03 | ||
| Our heroes face a series of challenges while exploring Lucas' lab that are, admittedly, all pretty adorable. But still super deadly! Just, like, huggably deadly. Merle performs a random act of kindness. Taako remembers an acrobatic nursery rhyme. Magnus experiences the magic of flight. | |||||
| Ep. 34: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Six | February 25th, 2016 | Listen | 1:00:37 | ||
| Can our heroes achieve a competent victory against three relatively unkillable foes? More importantly: Can they do any sick stunts while doing so? Taako conjures up the ultimate terror. Magnus has a public service announcement. Merle faces a crystal conundrum. | |||||
| Ep. 35: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Seven | March 10th, 2016 | Listen | 1:11:01 | ||
| Our heroes recover after performing some impromptu emergency surgery on their holiest team member, and then, after kicking it for a while, learn the secrets of the universe. No big deal. Taako tries on a new voice. Magnus does some backseat Regulating. Merle learns about an exciting new plant. | |||||
| Ep. 36: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Eight | March 24th, 2016 | Listen | 1:20:57 | ||
| Hey, things aren't really going that great for our heroes right now, but on the plus side - it's MaxFunDrive time! You can support our show by going to maximumfun.org/donate, though unfortunately, you can't really support our heroes right now, they've got to un-goof this situation themselves. Merle saves a life. Magnus gets new legs. Taako introduces a long-overdue tentacle scene to the show. | |||||
| Ep. 37: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Nine | April 7th, 2016 | Listen | 1:03:09 | ||
| It's going down. Our heroes have a thrilling showdown with three of their most deadly, most dead foes -- but will they fare as well in Round Two as they did the first time around? Taako defies gravity. Magnus adds to his collection. Merle learns the basics of the Cleric class. | |||||
| Ep. 38: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Ten | April 21st, 2016 | Listen | 1:13:27 | ||
| It's time for the final confrontation. Who's been hunting our heroes all throughout this campaign? What's Lucas really after? Why is Merle getting just completely boned in every fight? Answers to these questions and more linger just behind the play button. Taako has a plan. Magnus has a snack. Merle says his prayers. | |||||
| Ep. 39: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Eleven | May 5th, 2016 | Listen | 1:12:14 | ||
| After a climactic victory, our heroes have a few loose ends to tie up before moving on to their next adventure. Will Lucas and Maureen get Regulated? Will Kravitz claim his undead bounty? More importantly, how are they going to get that big, magic rock out of Magnus' tummy? Merle does prank medicine. Magnus tells a fib. Taako just twerks it out. | |||||
| Ep. 40: Lunar Interlude III - Rest & Relaxation | May 19, 2016 | Listen | 1:31:20 | ||
| That last adventure was a tough one. Our heroes have earned some time off -- both from mortal danger, and from each other. But how do adventurers spend their downtime between jobs? Also, what's hot and fresh at the bakery counter of the Fantasy Costco? Magnus considers a change in careers. Merle dishes out some beard-centric philosophy. Taako takes on a pupil. | |||||
| Ep. 41: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter One | June 2, 2016 | Listen | 1:08:31 | ||
| After a fairly morose start to the episode, our heroes are launched -- with great speed -- into a new adventure. What awaits them inside of the time-stuck anomaly? More important question: Who's ready for SUMMER FASHIONS? Merle exhibits classic Dwarven jealousy. Magnus loves a fish. Taako accidentally saves the day. | |||||
| Ep. 42: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Two | June 16, 2016 | Listen | 1:10:12 | ||
| What waits for our heroes on the other side of the time-stuck barrier? Seriously, what could be in there? A dragon made out of time? A parallel universe where people eat time like snack chips? A genuinely kind of innocuous, rustic town? Whatever it is, one thing's for sure: There's about to be some trouble in that bubble. Merle does some successful evangelizing. Taako gets caught red-handed. Magnus rushes in! | |||||
| Ep. 43: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Three | June 30, 2016 | Listen | 1:11:28 | ||
| Our heroes start to get a hang of the difficult business of repetition as they learn more about Refuge and the events that led the town to such a sorry state. How much catastrophe can they undo in 60 minutes? Certainly they can't make things worse -- can they? Taako burns some spell slots. Magnus goes Over the Top. Merle's evangelism is met with the usual reception. | |||||
| Ep. 44: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Four | July 14, 2016 | Listen | 1:15:24 | ||
| Our heroes explore an extremely deadly derelict mine in an attempt to find out what's happening to Refuge every time the clock strikes noon. They do so with the usual amount of caution and grace, which is to say things go very, very, very poorly, very, very, very often. Merle makes some furry friends. Magnus finds a trap the hard way. Taako flies to Heaven. | |||||
| Ep. 45: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Five | July 28, 2016 | Listen | 1:08:59 | ||
| Now that Refuge's destroyer has been revealed, our heroes work together to discover a way to stop it. But how many more attempts will they get at solving this, their most deadly mystery yet? Merle leads the group in prayer. Magnus plays hardball. Taako gets on his diamond grind. | |||||
| Ep. 46: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Six | August 11, 2016 | Listen | 1:27:27 | ||
| If our boys want to get out of this time-locked quagmire, they're going to need some divine intervention -- and the only way to get this particular god to play ball is to get up to no good. Let's hope that big wheel doesn't stop turning on this rotation, yeah? | |||||
| Ep. 47: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Seven | August 25, 2016 | Listen | 1:12:43 | ||
| With a fairly rowdy loop behind them, our heroes come face-to-face with divinity, and try their darndest not to make complete asses of themselves. With the Big Clock winding down and their prize in sight, can Tres Horny Boys save the day -- or, at least, one of the days? Merle goes deity shopping. Magnus takes a Chance. Taako lends a hand. | |||||
| Ep. 48: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Eight | September 8, 2016 | Listen | 1:17:11 | ||
| Could you resist the power to go back and change your very worst mistake? What if it meant unraveling some of the non-mistakes you've made since? Also: Imagine, for the sake of this hypothetical, that you're a complete goober. Merle runs out for smokes. Taako takes the show on the road. Magnus goes home. | |||||
| Ep. 49: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Nine | September 22, 2016 | Listen | 1:23:08 | ||
| Their prize secured, our heroes look to close out their final loop in Refuge by doing something unprecedented: They try to keep everyone in town from exploding, for once. Merle does some stargazing. Taako encounters an old friend. Magnus opens a tube. | |||||
| Ep. 50: Lunar Interlude IV - The Calm Before The Storm | September 22, 2016 | Listen | 1:23:08 | ||
| Our heroes have some well-earned free time between missions, although some of their sidequests are a bit more relaxing than others. Enjoy it while it lasts, fellas. Taako has a date with death. Merle spends time with some VIPs. Magnus takes a swim. | |||||
| Ep. 51: The Suffering Game - Chapter One | October 20, 2016 | Listen | 1:07:14 | ||
| After a summer spent tirelessly training, our heroes are finally prepared to take on their next, harrowing mission. What horrors -- or fortunes -- await them in Wonderland? I mean, this arc is literally titled "The Suffering Game," so you can probably piece it together yourself. Merle hangs ten. Taako's like a bird. Magnus drops in on an old friend. | |||||
| Ep. 52: The Suffering Game - Chapter Two | November 17, 2016 | Listen | 1:06:36 | ||
| Our boys survived their first encounter in The Felicity Wilds -- but will they survive the perils that await them inside of Wonderland? Or like, maybe it's not so bad in there? No, I'm just goofin'. It's pretty dang bad in there. Magnus makes a new BFF. Merle goes dark. Taako considers a job application. | |||||
| Ep. 53: The Suffering Game - Chapter Three | December 15, 2016 | Listen | 1:18:50 | ||
| Wonderland has revealed itself as a genuinely unsafe place for our heroes to be. Can they make forward progress in a cyclical game designed to extract raw anguish from them? Can they reach their distant goal before they've sacrificed too much? Magnus goes spear fishing. Merle is the MVP. Taako has a spot of bad luck. | |||||
| Ep. 54: The Suffering Game - Chapter Four | January 12, 2016 | Listen | 1:04:58 | ||
| After Round One of The Suffering Game, our heroes aren't doing too great -- and with another turn of the Wheel ahead, the future's not especially bright, either. Can they keep their heads up (and on) to power through? Magnus makes an invisible friend. Merle charms the crowd. Taako makes 'em laugh. | |||||
| Ep. 55: The Suffering Game - Chapter Five | January 26, 2017 | Listen | 1:10:45 | ||
| Strange things are afoot in Wonderland as our heroes find themselves aided by an invisible accomplice -- but will their secret plan pop off before the boys lose something precious to the Wheel? Merle does some costly healing. Taako gets into cosmetics. Magnus forgets. | |||||
| Ep. 56: The Suffering Game - Chapter Six | February 09, 2017 | Listen | 1:04:22 | ||
| Our heroes are forced to square off against their deadliest former foes -- but their real challenge comes in the form of a danger the likes of which they've never experienced. Taako gets primal. Merle gets disconnected. Magnus gets a couple of helping hands. | |||||
| Ep. 57: The Suffering Game - Chapter Seven | February 23, 2017 | Listen | 1:14:40 | ||
| Game over.
Taako makes some fashionable friends. Merle does some wordplay. Magnus remembers. | |||||
| Ep. 58: Lunar Interlude V - Reunion Tour - Part One | March 09, 2017 | Listen | 1:17:14 | ||
| Our heroes' party has just undergone a fairly shocking expansion. They're now tasked with an infiltration mission that hits close to home. As the pieces move into place for the endgame, what do our heroes hope to find -- and where do their allegiances lie? Merle goes along for the ride. Magnus faces a difficult decision. Taako makes one last deal. | |||||
| Ep. 59: Lunar Interlude V - Reunion Tour - Part Two | March 23, 2017 | Listen | 1:45:14 | ||
| Our heroes are out of time, out of options, out of places to hide. The holes in their history are starting to fill in; but are they going to like the answers they receive? We're almost caught up, now. Taako fights his fears. Merle loses faith. Magnus hears music. | |||||
| Ep. 60: The Stolen Century - Chapter One | April 13, 2017 | Listen | 1:36:38 | ||
| We're nearly at our journey's end -- but before we can understand what lies ahead, we must first return to this story's true beginning. What brought our heroes together to the crisis they face today? What happened to the memories of their dear, forgotten friends? And just how long have they been running away? Taako learns a new language. Merle eats some beans. Magnus trains under an unlikely teacher. | |||||
| Ep. 61: The Stolen Century - Chapter Two | April 27, 2017 | Listen | 1:27:56 | ||
| Our heroes find themselves crossing between strange, deadly, beautiful worlds, pursued by a foe they cannot comprehend. Can they grow strong enough to defeat their cosmic enemy? Or will their journey take them down a road from which they can never return? Magnus leads an expedition. Taako is tempted. Merle leads his congregation. | |||||
| Ep. 62: The Stolen Century - Chapter Three | May 4, 2017 | Listen | 39:25 | ||
| Our heroes have earned a break, don't you think? Merle finds a place to settle down. Magnus keeps 'em on their toes. Taako dispenses some beach wisdom. | |||||
| Ep. 63: The Stolen Century - Chapter Four | May 18, 2017 | Listen | 1:30:54 | ||
| We're fairly deep into our trip down memory lane, but our heroes are no closer to figuring out how to stop the ever-evolving force that's pursuing them. With few other options, they'll have to adopt a new, remarkably costly strategy. Magnus helps out some Losers. Taako eats a fateful meal. Merle makes a powerful new friend. | |||||
| Ep. 64: The Stolen Century - Chapter Five | June 1, 2017 | Listen | 1:05:57 | ||
| Our heroes find themselves in a strange world where artists compete for national pride, submitting their works to a mountain that can make them known throughout the land. Can the team create satisfactory masterpieces before their year is up? Merle gets academic. Taako borrows some pearls of wisdom. Magnus meets a fateful friend. | |||||
| Ep. 65: The Stolen Century - Chapter Six | June 15, 2017 | Listen | 1:25:36 | ||
| The Hunger pursues, and our heroes escape. They’ve been keeping up the chase for decades now, evading without fail. But the Hunger’s getting faster. The journey’s getting harder. The team must take drastic steps, just to stay afloat. We’re nearly caught up, now. Merle writes his story. Magnus breaks his bonds. Taako plans a very good day. | |||||
| Ep. 66: The Stolen Century - Chapter Seven | June 29, 2017 | Listen | 1:28:35 | ||
| Our heroes' long, forgotten journey comes to an end. | |||||
| Ep. 67: Story and Song - Finale, Part One | July 13, 2017 | Listen | 1:21:06 | ||
| Our heroes' memories have returned. At the end of everything, will they stand together against the encroaching darkness? Or will their past sins leave them irrevocably driven apart? | |||||
| Ep. 68. Story and Song - Finale, Part Two | August 1, 2017 | Listen | 2:01:39 | ||
| Two lights shine down from the sky. Their story passes through reality. His song fills their hearts.
The world fights back. | |||||
| Ep. 69: Story and Song - Finale, Part Three | August 17, 2017 | Listen | 2:42:08 | ||
| Our heroes reach their journey's end. | |||||
Bonus Episodes[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone Presents: The Great Switcheroo | October 8th, 2015 | Listen | 2:05:14 | ||
| You didn't think our heroes were the only adventurers in the world of The Adventure Zone, did you. In this episode, the hysterical folks from The Flop House take over, introducing the world to a new, lovable trio of mercenaries.
Strap in for a two-hour D&D session starring Stuart Wellington as DM, Elliott Kalan as the Dragonborn Bard Jeremy "Scales" Fangbattle, Dan McCoy as High Elf Druid Lucian Buttwatcher and Zhubin Parang as the noble Tanzer Silverview. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone Presents: The Live Boston Stunt Spectacular | November 03, 2016 | Listen | 1:56:16 | ||
| Travis and Teresa had a baby! We're so excited for them, but we're also very excited for YOU! Because you're about to hear a live episode we recorded in Boston this past July that turned out super, super great. Thanks to everyone in attendance, and to all our listeners for sticking with us during Trav's leave of absence! | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: MaxFunCon East Live | December 1, 2016 | Listen | 1:39:23 | ||
| Griffin and Rachel had a baby! But that's not the only bundle of joy being delivered this week! We have a very special episode recorded live at MaxFunCon East! Our adventurers have been through a lot together, but they don't always work so well together. Well, the BoB higher ups have noticed and they've decided to do something about it! So join the fellas (and a very special guest!) as they grow closer as coworkers and friends! | |||||
| The Flophouse Presents: Return of The Hogsbottom Three | December 29, 2016 | Listen | 3:30:30 | ||
| We're all on holiday break as we spend some time with our recently expanded families, but instead of skipping a biweek, our friends at The Flop House put together a SUPER BEEFY bonus episode for us! The Hogsbottom Three, fresh off their MaxFunDrive Switcheroo debut, are up against some devious dangers whipped up by DM Stuart Wellington: an old foe, a volcanic giant and the deadliest bowl of chili ever stewed.
Strap in for a three-hour D&D session starring Stuart Wellington as DM, Elliott Kalan as the Dragonborn Bard Jeremy "Scales" Fangbattle, Dan McCoy as High Elf Druid Lucian Buttwatcher and Zhubin Parang as the noble Tanzer Silverview. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in Austin! | September 8, 2017 | Listen | 1:32:37 | ||
| Earlier this year, Tres Horny Boys rolled up on Austin, Texas, and wove a tale of demons, dreamscapes and High School Drama. THIS IS THAT TALE. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in San Diego! | September 21, 2017 | Listen | 1:43:13 | ||
| The Tres Horny Boys are dropped into a deadly virtual training program modeled after a classic D&D adventure. With the help of the Chat, can they make it through Lucas' trap-filled dungeon before their lives run out? | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in Nashville! | December 14, 2017 | Listen | 1:22:33 | ||
| Our heroes are joined by a familiar face as they take on a dangerous heist in another reality. ALSO: Some news about the next few experimental arcs! | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Candlenights in Tacoma! | December 29, 2017 | Listen | 1:27:10 | ||
| Our heroes reconvene at an important site from their storied past to traverse a perilous dungeon. What awaits them is far more deadly than they could have imagined -- and far more ... festive? | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in Dallas! | May 17, 2018 | Listen | 1:22:44 | ||
| Travis is on vacation, so here's our live show in Dallas from earlier this year! Tres Horny Boys reunite to help out some old friends who've run into some stiff competition with their small business, and perform more than a few explosive stunts along the way. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in San Francisco! | July 26, 2018 | Listen | 1:25:27 | ||
| Our heroes receive a letter from an old friend requesting their aid on the open seas. Spurred on by the promise of incredible treasures, Tres Horny Boys set sail -- but what dangers await them beneath the ocean's waves? | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in Atlanta! | September 20, 2018 | Listen | 1:32:55 | ||
| We're running behind on the next episode of Amnesty, so in its stead, here's our most recent live show from Atlanta, GA! Follow Tres Horny Boys and their inscrutable companion on a journey across the planes as they learn the horrible history of one of their iconic armaments. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live - Halloween Special! | October 31, 2018 | Listen | 1:29:27 | ||
| BOO! That's us jumping out and surprising you with an episode that is A) One day early and B) An exquisitely spooky live adventure! It's our Halloween Special, and boy howdy, is it a wild one. Thanks to the Paramount Theater in Seattle, and everyone who came out to see us! | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live Candlenights 2018 Spectacular | December 13, 2018 | Listen | 1:30:13 | ||
| Angus McDonald had but one item on his Candlenights list: A very special action doll of his very favorite wrestler. Unfortunately for him, Tres Horny Boys were assigned to acquire said toy. Can our three heroes fulfill the boy detective’s Candlenights wish? Or will the forces of outrageous consumer demand prove an unbeatable foe? | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in New Orleans! | March 7, 2019 | Listen | 1:31:17 | ||
| Join the original rowdy boys on a quest to hold off the apocalypse — again — by confronting a deity whose machinations are too sinister to truly behold. Or, maybe, he really just wants to throw a bangin’ party. One of the two. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live in San Jose! | May 16, 2019 | Listen | 1:29:33 | ||
| THE YEAR IS 20XX. Organic organisms have all but been erased from the face of Faerun. Today, a small band of resistance fighters will execute their final operation to topple their robot overlords. They will be joined by three goobers who have no idea where they are, or what’s going on, or anything, really. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Live at Emerald City Comic-Con! | December 23, 2021 | Listen | 1:17:22 | ||
| A holiday party thrown by an old friend takes a turn for the less festive when all the presents and decorations disappear. It’s up to Tres Horny Boys - accompanied by a grumpy companion - to save the day and go on a journey to find the true meaning of Candlenights. | |||||
Season Two[]
Setup[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup - The Adventure Zone: Amnesty | January 4, 2018 | Listen | 57:36 | ||
| We're moving on to a new game, new genre and new world as we continue our run of experimental mini-arcs! This time around, Griffin's back in the saddle as GM as we play the Horror-Lite RPG Monster of the Week! Join us in this setup episode if you want to hear about this arc's setting, and get the 411 on our new characters. | |||||
Amnesty[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 1 | January 12, 2018 | Listen | 1:08:34 | ||
| Our heroes begin a fateful day in the unassuming, rural ski town of Kepler, West Virginia. Duck answers a peculiar distress call. Aubrey puts on a memorable magic show. Ned plans his next grift. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 2 | January 18, 2018 | Listen | 1:02:07 | ||
| Our heroes take one step closer toward their joined destinies, and learn the truth about the woods outside Kepler in their own ways. Aubrey visits the Lodge. Ned shoots a fan film. Duck gets a visit from an old friend. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 3 | January 25, 2018 | Listen | 1:10:16 | ||
| Fate draws our heroes towards the same spot in the Monongahela National Forest, where, at long last, their destinies entwine. Ned has a remarkable dream. Duck travels to a strange land. Aubrey starts a fire. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 4 | February 1, 2018 | Listen | 1:02:56 | ||
| Our heroes learn the whole truth of Mama's endeavors while recovering from a strange evening, and begin planning their first hunt. Aubrey remembers a relic from her past. Duck gets a late night visit from Minerva. Ned gets stuck. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 5 | February 9, 2018 | Listen | 1:17:53 | ||
| Our heroes band together to hunt down the Beast terrorizing the woods outside Kepler. Ned remembers a fateful night. Aubrey receives a letter. Duck feels the weight of destiny. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 6 | April 12, 2018 | Listen | 1:15:47 | ||
| A new menace encroaches on Kepler, West Virginia. Have our heroes kept up with their training in the months since their last monstrous encounter? Or has this latest abomination caught them unawares? Aubrey takes a dip. Duck shows off some new moves. Ned gets airtime. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 7 | April 20, 2018 | Listen | 1:02:33 | ||
| The Pine Guard heads to the scene of last night's attack to gather valuable intel about the latest abomination -- but end up finding much, much more than they bargained for. Aubrey sees the unseen. Duck helps with the laundry. Ned takes a dive. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 8 | May 3, 2018 | Listen | 1:10:31 | ||
| The Pine Guard’s prey proves too elusive for them to take down with their usual methods, forcing them to turn to outside help. Like … FAR outside. Ned fights his reflexes. Aubrey flames out. Duck gets his victory fanfare. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 9 | May 31, 2018 | Listen | 1:13:45 | ||
| In order to defeat the abomination plaguing the waters of Kepler, the Pine Guard must first take an otherworldly field trip. Duck becomes a flyboy. Aubrey wants to touch a crystal. Ned makes his television debut. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 10 | June 15, 2018 | Listen | 1:28:19 | ||
| With Amnesty Lodge and its residents in peril, the Pine Guard sets out to plan their next hunt post-haste — but can they find the strength to do so without the guidance of their absent leader? Aubrey does some recon. Duck gets the hard questions. Ned goes for a drive. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 11 | June 29, 2018 | Listen | 1:36:48 | ||
| The Pine Guard arrive at an unlikely battleground, and face off against their shapeshifting foe. With an ominous vision predicting catastrophe, can they conquer the abomination before meeting their end in a watery grave? Aubrey taps into something new. Duck takes flight. Ned goes for a night swim. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 12 | July 12, 2018 | Listen | 1:17:53 | ||
| A Lunar Interlude. The Pine Guard and the residents of Amnesty Lodge take a well-earned break at a local winter recreation hotspot. Aubrey meets the Hornets. Duck reveals soupy secrets. Ned logs onto to the InterNed. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 13 | August 9, 2018 | Listen | 1:07:23 | ||
| The holidays have descended upon Kepler, West Virginia. While the town prepares for its annual festivities, the Pine Guard prepares for the coming Abomination. Ned gets under the hood. Aubrey does some risky sleight of hand. Duck gets two fateful phone calls. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 14 | August 24, 2018 | Listen | 58:02 | ||
| A mysterious caller has warned the Pine Guard of a disaster that will befall Kepler's citizens in mere minutes. Will they be able to prevent this impending calamity? And just who was on the other end of the telephone line? Duck rushes in. Aubrey flames on. Ned discovers the awful truth. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 15 | September 7, 2018 | Listen | 1:06:28 | ||
| The Pine Guard meet the voice on the other end of the prophetic phone calls, and receive a new, even more dire warning of impending disaster. Duck makes some friends in the forest. Aubrey eyes some eyeglasses. Ned hits the brakes. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 16 | October 5, 2018 | Listen | 1:40:13 | ||
| With another accidental catastrophe averted, The Pine Guard catch their breath and split up to take care of some mid-Hunt business. Aubrey takes some magic lessons. Ned reflects on his larcenous past. Duck makes use of the In-fur-mary. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 17 | October 18, 2018 | Listen | 1:07:41 | ||
| The Pine Guard welcomes and interrogates their new companion, and has another brush with the intangible, unlucky forces that seem to be conspiring against them. Duck teaches talking. Aubrey throws a drink. Ned threatens a book. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 18 | November 19, 2018 | Listen | 1:22:28 | ||
| The Pine Guard are dialing into the identity of the abomination that's been terrorizing Kepler with accidental mayhem. But will prying eyes and woodland brawls prevent them from finally cracking the case? Duck reminisces with an old friend. Ned goes on a walk with a new friend. Aubrey threatens a rival. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 19 | December 6, 2018 | Listen | 1:57:06 | ||
| With an apocalyptic calamity looming over Kepler, the Pine Guard make their final preparations, and march to battle against a stationary, reality-twisting foe. Aubrey speaks to oblivion. Ned gets a taste of his own medicine. Duck says goodbye. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 20 | January 10, 2019 | Listen | 1:15:49 | ||
| A Lunar Interlude. The Pine Guard catch a breath after a hectic, fateful hunt. Ned goes car shopping. Aubrey confesses to her misdeed. Duck meets a kindred spirit. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 21 | January 24, 2019 | Listen | 1:06:00 | ||
| A new threat to Kepler, West Virginia makes itself known — both to the Pine Guard, and to a group less patient with its wanton destruction. Duck plays detective. Aubrey does some counseling. Ned gets seen. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 22 | February 8, 2019 | Listen | 1:00:31 | ||
| The Pine Guard negotiate with their would-be monster-hunting rivals, while the true nature of their quarry continues to elude them. Duck wears a belt. Aubrey has a tough conversation. Ned reaches out beyond the grave. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 23 | February 22, 2019 | Listen | 1:00:09 | ||
| The Pine Guard face off against their shapeshifting quarry in precariously tight quarters, while their long-guarded secret inches closer toward the light. Aubrey joins the feds, Duck puts his board to work. Ned goes digital. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 24 | March 21, 2019 | Listen | 1:13:37 | ||
| The Pine Guard are scattered to the wind as their shape-shifting target wreaks havoc around Kepler. Duck tells the truth. Aubrey wields her mightiest magic yet. Ned just tries to stay alive. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 25 | April 11, 2019 | Listen | 1:11:00 | ||
| Our heroes try to contain the spread of information through the citizens of Kepler, and try to keep their overeager allies in check. Aubrey gets stonewalled. Duck fights destiny. Ned says farewell to an old friend. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 26 | April 19, 2019 | Listen | 1:14:47 | ||
| The Pine Guard continue to chase down their target — but when said target can look or sound like anyone, how do they tell friend from foe? Duck goes on a field trip. Aubrey discovers a treasure trove. Ned makes a startling announcement. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 27 | May 3, 2019 | Listen | 1:32:57 | ||
| The Pine Guard is scattered, in more ways than one. Kepler’s long-held secrets are coming to light over the course of a single evening. Their foe is beginning to take shape, but how much farther will they fall before they can stop it? Duck pushes the panic button. Aubrey confronts her past. Ned holds onto what little he has left. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 28 | May 31, 2019 | Listen | 1:57:07 | ||
| The shadow of war looms over Kepler, West Virginia. A troubled Pine Guard must race to thwart a hundred insidious plans, all of which appear to be reaching toward a single, horrific conclusion. Duck opens the way. Aubrey takes a deadly risk. Ned writes his confession. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 29 | June 13, 2019 | Listen | 1:14:50 | ||
| One last Lunar Interlude. As Kepler recovers from the devastation of the last hunt, the Pine Guard reflects on the events that brought them to their final confrontation. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 30 | June 27, 2019 | Listen | 1:13:11 | ||
| As the town of Kepler recovers from an environmental disaster, the Pine Guard catch up with a long absent former member. A harrowing vision propels them into one final hunt; but can they bring potential allies together in time to stave off annihilation? | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 31 | July 11, 2019 | Listen | 1:08:09 | ||
| In the wake of prophetic new information, the Pine Guard’s plan to save both of their worlds undergoes an ambitious revision. To pull it off, they’ll have to forge more than a few uneasy alliances. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 32 | August 1, 2019 | Listen | 1:05:39 | ||
| The allied forces of Kepler, WV finish their preparations for the daunting task that lies before them. As the sun sets over the shattered mountain above, wheels are put into motion. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 33 | August 8, 2019 | Listen | 1:07:42 | ||
| The Department of Unexplained Phenomena’s grip on Kepler’s topside begins to loosen as The Pine Guard attempts to infiltrate their compound. A deadline approaches. The Quell is waiting. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 34 | August 22, 2019 | Listen | 1:19:05 | ||
| Storm and fury overtake Kepler, West Virginia. Pieces of an ancient puzzle move closer together. The survivors of Sylvain’s fall take shelter. The source of an unimaginable power is revealed. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 35 | September 12, 2019 | Listen | 1:56:03 | ||
| The defenders of Kepler, West Virginia continue their desperate struggle for survival. A world away, a softly spoken truth reverberates down a subterranean chasm. The Pine Guard’s destiny waits below.
The penultimate episode of the Amnesty campaign. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 36 | September 23, 2019 | Listen | 2:33:13 | ||
| The curtain rises, and the machine is exposed. The Pine Guard stands in judgment of judgment itself. Two doors — two choices — illuminate the darkness.
The final episode of The Adventure Zone: Amnesty. Thank you for listening. | |||||
Bonus Episodes[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone Presents: The Ballad of Bigfoot: An Amnesty Story | October 17, 2019 | Listen | 1:46:32 | ||
| Travis takes the reins in this not-remotely-canonical prequel to our recently concluded Appalachian supernatural drama. This is the wildest live episode of any podcast we’ve ever done. We’re still not entirely sure what happened up there. | |||||
Season Three[]
Graduation[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 1 "Orientation" | October 31, 2019 | Listen | 1:54:01 |
| It’s the first day of school! There are new friends to be made and plenty to explore! The teachers and staff are here to help with any problem that may arise! Just be sure to steer clear of Groundsy’s hut…. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 2 "It's (a) Familiar" | November 14, 2019 | Listen | 1:25:39 |
| Class is in session. The gang enjoys a nice breakfast. Argo takes the blame while the Firbolg struggles to keep it together. A friendly game goes off the rails. Fitzroy makes a new friend, literally. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 3 "Pursued By Bear" | December 5, 2019 | Listen | 1:38:28 |
| A pleasant sleep is interrupted by an unsettling messenger, but leads to a delicious meal. Then, the fellas get some fake real world experience. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 4 "Four Sidekicks Walk Into A Bar..." | December 19, 2019 | Listen | 1:10:06 |
| The fellas are out in the world and things get real. Real litigious that is! Also, everyone goes shopping and gets stronger! Plus, Fitzroy scams a free drink! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 5 “What’s Yours is Mined” | January 19, 2020 | Listen | 1:11:28 |
| The dorm-mates are dispatched on their first mission, squaring off against magma monsters, interplanar behemoths and a child’s word puzzle. You’ll never guess which one of those gives them the hardest time! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 6 “Long Overdue” | January 23, 2020 | Listen | 1:13:48 |
| The buddies return to get their evaluations as well as some big news for Fitzroy. The Firbolg checks on a friend, gets some troubling information, and returns a library book. Argo has a decision to make and some quiet thinking to do. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 7 “Secrets, Secrets” | February 6, 2020 | Listen | 1:25:35 |
| It’s the end of the semester! Time for academic advisement, birthday parties and clandestine meetings. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Episode 8: "Mission: Imp Hospital" | February 20, 2020 | Listen | 1:16:36 |
| It’s the semester break and the Thundermen are getting paid to do a little exterminating. Birds and rats and imps, OH MY! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 9 “Mission: Imp Hospital 2- Unfinished Business” | March 5, 2020 | Listen | 1:28:54 |
| The Thundermen are moving up in the world! Specifically, to the second floor of the imp-filled hospital. A new friend is made and a major(?) enemy is defeated. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 10 “Dark Arts and Crafts” | March 17, 2020 | Listen | 1:17:05 |
| A new semester has begun and with it comes a new guests, new questions, and new mysteries.
The Thundermen have moved into their new dorm. The Firbolg confides in a friend, Argo ignores hidden dangers and Fitzroy takes on a project. Can friends be trusted? Who is this person asking question? And where did that new crepe station come from?! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 11 “You Can Call me Al(thea)” | April 2, 2020 | Listen | 1:38:26 |
| Investigator Althea Song has some questions for the Thundermen. Meanwhile, each of the fellas has their own missions.
A friendship is forged in favors, allegiances are questioned and a letter is sent. Also, the Thundermen go toe to toe with an Arena Champion. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 12 “Pop Quiz” | April 16, 2020 | Listen | 1:08:25 |
| On the eve of another real world mission, the Thundermen finally get the whole story.
Major questions are answered, everything is on the line and dinner is ruined. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 13 “Apple for Teacher” | April 30, 2020 | Listen | 1:11:02 |
| The Thundermen have headed out for another real world assignment. They also have an assignment from Higglemas that they are working on.
Before they reach the centaur camp, they need to level up and deal with some new friends. Plus, a shopping trip! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 14 “Spirit Day” | May 14, 2020 | Listen | 1:17:08 |
| The Thundermen work with the Centaurs to find a solution to the apple issue. They encounter a spirit and make a bad first impression. Also, they eat some road snacks.
A question gets resolved. The Firbolg makes a sacrifice. Nobody trusts the wizard. It’s a pretty solid day of adventuring! That is, right up until the end… | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 15 “Out of Order” | May 28, 2020 | Listen | 57:34 |
| Fitzroy is not doing well. The curse is consuming him from the inside out. Argo does his best to comfort him. The Firbolg is on the hunt.
Chaos rears its head and all hell is about to break loose. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 16 “Give Me A Hand” | June 11, 2020 | Listen | 1:11:11 |
| The Thundermen’s time with the centaurs has come to a close. While Fitzroy recovers from his recent cursing, a new and present danger threatens the team.
While Fitzroy buys some time, Argo takes a swing and the Firbolg changes. Maybe it could be said that everyone changes, but only time will tell. We’re donating the ad revenue from TAZ this week to the Nina Pop & Tony McDade Mental Health Funds, organized by The Okra Project, and would encourage you to consider donating as well if you can. https://www.theokraproject.com/ | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 17: “Fire Drill” | June 25, 2020 | Listen | 1:01:07 |
| Having more or less successfully completed their mission with the Centaurs, the Thundermen are headed back to school. But first, a night out on the town and a few drinks with friends. What could go wrong?
After stopping for the night at the tavern Springs Eternal, the fellas have an important talk with Althea Song. It is also a night of discovery with several alter ego coming to light. Plus, a Fuzzy Navel! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 18: Field Trip | July 9, 2020 | Listen | 1:02:50 |
| The Thundermen have escaped the demons and have flown to safety on the backs of their equine friends. Time for a rest and a briefing from a new ally. Seems that a rescue is in order. Stealth mode engaged!
The Unknown Forest is no longer safe. The fellas have been lied to. War is on the horizon. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 19: “Creative Writing” | July 16, 2020 | Listen | 1:08:05 |
| It’s a very special episode for week one of MaxFunDrive 2020. The Thundermen are shown what could be. We learn about crimes, both past and future. We find out more about the boys and they find out more about themselves. Much is revealed and makes things even less clear. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 20: Group Assignment | July 23, 2020 | Listen | 1:03:18 |
| A new day is dawning and it’s time for Thunderman, LLC. to get down to business. The boys set out to interview some potential candidates for associate positions, but not before seeking to acquire some new assets.
Fitzroy makes a spectacle(s). The Firbolg hits the books. Argo is surprised by a familiar face. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 21: Loose Lips, Sunk Ships | August 6, 2020 | Listen | 54:05 |
| Thunderman, LLC continue their war efforts. After a tense run-in with the Commodore, Argo spills the beans. Then, he spills the beans about spilling the beans. The Unbroken Chain higher ups are not pleased. The boys also make contact with Rainer in hopes of winning her dad, The Undying Lord, to their cause. To top it all off, it seems the boys have some explaining to do. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 22: Open and Shut | August 20, 2020 | Listen | 1:08:51 |
| The Thundermen have been brought before an Unbroken Chain tribunal. They need to prove that they are worthy of membership or they will lose the chance to win the group’s help in the upcoming war. Winning them over might be tricky, especially since the head of the tribunal is Argo’s nemesis!
You know what they say: If at first you don’t succeed, try tribunal again! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 23: Between a Rock and a Hell Place | September 3, 2020 | Listen | 1:01:17 |
| It’s hard to maintain order in the court when a Demon Prince disrupts proceedings. Everyone knows that. The Thundermen have to deal with the uninvited guest and then things just get worse. Like, WAY WORSE. A perilous journey is executed. A new plan is hatched. A cat eats more jerky. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 24: With Frenemies Like This | September 17, 2020 | Listen | 1:19:34 |
| Training has been going smoothly for the Thundermen. Plus, Sabour has some new and important information for them about Gray! Seems like everything is going… oh, spoke too soon! Friends become enemies. Enemies remain enemies. On top of all that, a surprise visit! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 25: Burden of Things | October 1, 2020 | Listen | 1:10:08 |
| Fitzroy has been taken to the Crypt and has to rely on some new friends to make it through. Rainer and Argo rush to… save him? Does he need saving? No one is sure. The Firbolg goes home. Journeys are made. Alliances are forged. Goodbyes are said. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 26: Little Gray Cells | October 8, 2020 | Listen | 1:01:04 |
| Fitzroy, Argo and Rainer rush to save the captive students from a pack of hellhounds. Is help on the way? Things look grim, luckily some accessories brighten up everyone’s day. Then, the Thundermen meet a new advisor. Five questions need answered. A mind is poisoned. A painful transformation. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 27: Long Way Down | October 15, 2020 | Listen | 1:05:33 |
| The time has come for a climbing adventure! Better yet, a falling adventure. But first, we should check and make sure our allies are okay. Is it just me, or has Argo been acting weird lately? There’s nowhere left to go, but down! | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 28: Business Plan | October 29, 2020 | Listen | 56:06 |
| Time to answer some questions. Time to make some plans. Time for everything to change. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 29: Princi-Pal | November 25, 2020 | Listen | 58:18 |
| The enemy of my enemy is REALLY ANGRY. The boys are headed to the principal’s office and beyond. Before they head out for adventure, they check in with a few friends and set some plans in motion. Time to dig deep and find the magic within. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 30: Take Your Firbolg to Work Day | December 10, 2020 | Listen | 1:05:03 |
| Upon arriving at the Drip n’ Sip, the Thundermen have to deal with a very chilly reception. Then, it’s time to get high in the HOG. The boys waste no time before slipping a crab and angering a friend. Sometimes, the facts you find were not the facts you were looking for. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 31: High on the HOG | December 30, 2020 | Listen | 1:19:26 |
| It’s time for the boys to get down to the business of planning a heist. Job interviews, eating scones, and getting haircuts. Pretty standard stuff, really. Hey, did you know there was a Firbolg here? | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 32: By a Hair(cut) | January 14, 2021 | Listen | 57:03 |
| Has this ever happened to you? You’re in the middle of planning a heist when who should show up, but your mortal enemy? Then, one of your friends has confidence issues in the bathroom? And your other buddy is hiding in your pocket as a mouse? Sure, we’ve all be there! Pockets gets ripped. Hairs get cut. Water gets made. | |||
| The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 33: Open up a Can of Firbolg | January 28, 2021 | Listen | 1:11:21 |
| It’s the day of the show y’all. The planning is done, and now it’s time to move. The Thundermen are (more or less) ready to infiltrate the Heroic Oversight Guild and wreak havoc on their records. Thankfully, they have their very special trash can. Time to answer the eternal question: should we start this party right, or start this party quickly? | |||
Season Four[]
Setup (Prologue)[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethersea – Prologue I: Our Wasted World | May 6, 2021 | Listen | 1:30:15 |
| Travelers from four war-torn kingdoms congregate at the edge of a fearsome storm, following a divine invitation emanating from deep within the Ethersea. Join us as we build our next campaign while playing The Quiet Year, a brilliant mapmaking game designed and written by Avery Alder. | |||
| Ethersea — Prologue II: The Cost of Opportunity | May 13, 2021 | Listen | 1:15:03 |
| Forgotten relics from the past are unearthed and put to use as the shoreside community continues plotting their undersea departure. | |||
| Ethersea - Prologue III: The Comfort of Guilt | May 27, 2021 | Listen | 1:04:12 |
| The shoreside community stands divided over their priorities as the storm looms ever closer. | |||
| Ethersea — Prologue IV: The Hierarchy of Terror | June 10, 2021 | Listen | 1:09:22 |
| New dangers loom over the shoreside community as the rest of the mortal world retreats from the storm. | |||
| Ethersea — Prologue V: The Weight of History | June 24, 2021 | Listen | 1:53:51 |
| Winter arrives. The shoreside community begins the arduous process of migrating to their new undersea home. A suspiciously dormant kingdom plays its final, cataclysmic hand. Our Prologue draws to a close. | |||
Ethersea[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethersea – Episode 1 | July 8, 2021 | Listen | 1:25:55 |
| A Finner, an Orator, and a Brinarr walk into a bar. Well, first they walk into a job interview, and it doesn't go so great, so THEN they walk into a bar. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 2 | July 22, 2021 | Listen | 1:01:40 |
| Three prospective contractors for the Bluespan Brokerage embark on their first, questionable voyage in the waters surrounding Founder’s Wake. A lucrative, outrageously spicy opportunity presents itself along the way. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 3 | August 5, 2021 | Listen | 1:28:07 |
| The Gallery Job: Part Three A brief diversion during their first undersea voyage has proven to be far more arduous (and far more dangerous) than our heroes initially expected. A race for the prize breaks out with a new, well-armed competitor. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 4 | August 12, 2021 | Listen | 1:10:21 |
| As one crisis interrupts another, the Dreams of Deborah’s plucky crew must weigh their priorities. A Brinarr precariously teeters on the brink of death. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 5 | August 19, 2021 | Listen | 1:16:50 |
| Our three intrepid Etherseafarers have survived their first gig, though, boy howdy, it was a close one. With Lux in hand, they go shopping for a gently used ship to call home. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 6 | August 26, 2021 | Listen | 1:00:01 |
| Our heroes take their new ship to a VERY familiar aftermarket vendor, tacking on a few much-needed improvements. We spend a bit of time talking character classes, and finally come up with a name for the crew’s new vessel! | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 7 | September 2, 2021 | Listen | 1:11:11 |
| The newly employed crew of the Coriolis take on their first official job with the Bluespan Brokerage. Devo confronts his past as he crosses paths with the leaders of the Benevolent Parish. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 8 | September 9, 2021 | Listen | 1:05:10 |
| The Coriolis is visited by an inscrutable little guy whose name definitely does not appear on the manifest. They reach their destination in the Phytal Flats, and then things go very south, very quickly. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 9 | September 16, 2021 | Listen | 1:11:57 |
| The heroes fend off a curious lionfish while getting their bearings within a curious bivalve. A slapdash infiltration brings them face-to-face with the Super Captain. We all love the Super Captain! | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 10 | September 30, 2021 | Listen | 1:05:49 |
| A surprising revelation about their enlarged environment sends Amber on a trip down memory lane. Unstable energies further discombobulate the Coriolis crew’s sense of scale. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 11 | October 7, 2021 | Listen | 1:02:30 |
| The crew of the Coriolis approach the anomaly that has trapped them in their current bivalve environ. Amber takes a dive. Devo exercises surprising restraint. Zoox experiences a metaphysical identity crisis. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 12 | October 14, 2021 | Listen | 1:04:57 |
| Amber, Devo and Zoox face off against foes both tangible and cerebral, within and without, ancient and new. The Infinite Clam’s power is harnessed at great cost. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 13 | October 21, 2021 | Listen | 1:01:40 |
| With their first proper mission under their belt, the crew of the Coriolis attempt a series of negotiations with mixed results. A night at the Cloaca forges new friendships, while morning at the Gills forges new ... enemyships. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 14 | October 28, 2021 | Listen | 53:41 |
| The crew of the Coriolis take on a new mission, one that exchanges the slimy hazards of enormous mollusks for the slimy hazards of good old-fashioned capitalism. Let’s have a money fight! | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 15 | November 4, 2021 | Listen | 1:20:50 |
| After an unfortunate journey, the Coriolis arrives at a fancy, clandestine deep sea auction house. Time to do what exactly one-third of this party is good at: Shmoozing the room. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 16 | November 11, 2021 | Listen | 1:00:24 |
| Let the money fight commence! As our turquoise heroes bid to claim their quarry, their opponents move against them, mostly because of the many terrible impressions they made in the previous episode. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 17 | November 18, 2021 | Listen | 56:28 |
| Following a tense exchange of money and merchandise, all heck has broken loose. Can the auction’s bidders survive an assault from within — and without? | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 18 | November 25, 2021 | Listen | 1:13:14 |
| The Coriolis crew collect their winnings — among other things — and begin their extraction from a doomed deep sea marketplace. A slight complication: The deep sea marketplace is trying to doom them as well. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 19 | December 2, 2021 | Listen | 57:33 |
| With the auction house’s security systems thwarted, the facility’s survivors attempt a hasty retreat. Zoox does what Zoox does best: Networking with unidentified, dangerous sea life. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 20 | December 9, 2021 | Listen | 59:15 |
| The crew of the Coriolis returns from another pseudo-successful mission to gather up their earnings. Unknown collateral damage surfaces, and initiates a series of most unfortunate events. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 21 | December 16, 2021 | Listen | 1:16:35 |
| Zoox, Devo and Amber take care of some personal business before the start of their next mission. Zoox learns about his birthday. Amber catches up with an old friend. Devo secures an unexpected modeling contract. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 22 | January 7, 2022 | Listen | 1:03:38 |
| A once-vanquished threat descends upon Founder’s Wake, shaking the city’s fragile foundation to its core. A lost hero is called back into action. A voice beckons from beneath the ocean’s floor. The Coriolis crew gets sidelined. | |||
| Ethersea – Episode 23 | January 13, 2022 | Listen | 1:12:20 |
| Founder’s Wake has been transformed. As Devo and Amber adjust to their new piscine features, Finneas Cawl seeks to further reawaken his memories. A search for contraband reagents begins. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 24 | January 20, 2022 | Listen | 1:00:03 |
| A completely unnecessary bar fight has broken out at an otherwise quiet marshland bar and grill. As Devo and Zoox clean up their mess, Amber chases down a former friend-turned-smuggler. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 25 | January 27, 2022 | Listen | 1:11:23 |
| Amber, Devo and Zoox continue their wild swamp chase to track down Shret. Everyone prepares for a stroll down Memory Lane. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 26 | February 3, 2022 | Listen | 1:11:33 |
| From the bottom of the sea, from the deepest reaches of Finneas Cawl’s mind, a voice beckons. Devo, Zoox and Amber cease to be – all in an effort to answer. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 27 | February 10, 2022 | Listen | 1:23:56 |
| Cambria makes their intentions known as Finneas Cawl’s doomed voyage reaches a grisly end. Zoox does some long overdue soul searching. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 28 | February 17, 2022 | Listen | 1:20:11 |
| The crew of the Coriolis search for every advantage they can get their hands on before challenging the entity at the bottom of the sea. A relic from a long lost empire is unearthed. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 29 | February 24, 2022 | Listen | 0:58:49 |
| Following an unexpected encounter with Amber's sworn foe, the Coriolis arrives at Cambria's deep sea dwelling. Devo, Amber and Zoox whip up an unconventionally stealthy plan of attack. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 30 | March 3, 2022 | Listen | 1:08:15 |
| Zoox, Devo and Amber finally go toe-to-toe with an ancient, evolutionary force, leaning on an uneasy alliance with The Biggest Baby to do so. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 31 | March 17, 2022 | Listen | 1:00:05 |
| After a period of enjoying their newfound infamy, the crew of the Coriolis take on a mission to recover rare animals which have gone missing. | |||
| Ethersea - Episode 32 | March 24, 2022 | Listen | 1:06:17 |
| The Coriolis crew investigates the high-profile bovine burglary they’ve been tasked with solving, bringing them into dangers both interpersonal and spectral. | |||
Mini-Campaigns[]
Setup[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup - The Adventure Zone: Commitment | October 5, 2017 | Listen | 1:22:11 | ||
| As we prepare for Season Two of The Adventure Zone, we're going to be doing a handful of short-form, experimental arcs, taking turns running new games and exploring new genres. Our first experiment is a super hero story created by Dad, who's running us through the Fate system! Come learn the basics of the Fate rules, and meet the new characters we'll be playing over the next couple of episodes. | |||||
Commitment[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone: Commitment - Episode 1 | October 19, 2017 | Listen | 1:02:55 | ||
| Our new heroes attend a corporate mixer for the Do-Good Fellowship that will change the course of their very lives. The first chapter in Clint's superhero story, taking place inside of the Fate system. Remy embarks on a slider quest. Nadiya threatens a co-worker. Irene solves a particularly difficult employee benefit issue. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Commitment - Episode 2 | November 2, 2017 | Listen | 1:03:52 | ||
| Our heroes are empowered by a somewhat gross and dangerous scientific process, and are dispatched on their first mission. Remy tries to keep the peace. Nadiya picks her favorite movie. Kardala breaks free. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Commitment - Episode 3 | November 16, 2017 | Listen | 1:04:52 | ||
| Our heroes face their first test of combat with their newfound superpowers, with … mixed results. Kardala tells a painful joke. Remy keeps the peace. Nadiya is good out here. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Commitment - Episode 4 | November 30, 2017 | [1] | 1:03:23 | ||
| Our heroes come face-to-face with the King of America in the climactic finale of our Commitment arc. Remy does those good flips. Nadiya causes some collateral damage. Kardala swears her very genuine, heartfelt loyalty. | |||||
Setup[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup - The Adventure Zone: Dust | February 22, 2018 | Listen | 1:23:29 | ||
| Travis takes the wheel as we create our characters for our next mini-arc, The Adventure Zone: Dust! We're playing the supernatural RPG Urban Shadows this time around. Listen in to get a brief primer on the game, our characters, and the unincorporated, Wild West-inspired town of Dry River. | |||||
Dust[]
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone: Dust - Episode 1 | March 1, 2018 | Listen | 1:13:43 | ||
| The Graysons set out to solve a murder in the streets of Dry River before sunrise. Augustus pulls some spectral pranks. Errol follows his nose. Gandy meets Death. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Dust - Episode 2 | March 9, 2018 | Listen | 1:08:21 | ||
| The Graysons continue their quiet investigation into the killing of Jeremiah Blackwater -- but outside interests are starting to take notice. Gandy plays a crazy game of poker. Errol ties up a quest. Augustus swears on his soul. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Dust - Episode 3 | March 19, 2018 | Listen | 1:09:41 | ||
| The Graysons find an unexpected collaborator in their investigation of Jeremiah Blackwell's murder, but with slivers of sunrise shining down on the streets of Dry River, has their newfound luck come a moment too late? Gandy parts the veil. Augustus summons a snack. Errol meets the folks pulling the strings. | |||||
| The Adventure Zone: Dust - Episode 4 | March 22, 2018 | Listen | 1:09:57 | ||
| Sunlight creeps over the horizon. The Graysons are one big break away from cracking their case wide open -- but will they find their quarry before Dry River wakes up? Augustus does some spectral recon. Gandy cracks open a dangerous tome. Errol angers a friend. | |||||
MaxFunDrive Bonus Campaigns[]
MaxDunDrive campaigns are exclusive content for Maximum Fun Donors.
(K)nights[]
(K)nights follows the adventures of three unlikely heroes: Troth, a tiefling monk played by Justin, Tom Collins, a half-elf warlock bartender played by Griffin, and Lenny Manolito, a human keytar-playing bard played by Clint.
The three are forced to work together after a mysterious force ushers them into the bowels of the city to face a series of trials, only to soon find out that they have been chosen to lead The Beasts of the Ring, a revolutionary group that fights against the political corruption that plagues the city's leaders.
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone - Nights (MaxFunDrive 2016) | March 03, 2016 | Listen | 1:40:20 | ||
| The Adventure Zone - Nights (MaxFunDrive 2017) | March 16, 2017 | Listen | 1:41:40 | ||
| The Adventure Zone - Nights - Part 2 (MaxFunDrive 2017) | March 30, 2017 | Listen | 1:12:14 | ||
Elementary[]
Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, and "Sherlock Holmes" must team up to solve the greatest mystery of their careers. Also, one or more of them might be a vampire but that doesn't really matter.
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone - Elementary | April 2, 2018 | Listen | |||
| The Adventure Zone - Elementary (Part 2) | March 26, 2019 | Listen | |||
Fur[]
Three literal bears must team up in order to pull off the (honey) heist of the century.
| Title | Air Date | Link | Runtime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventure Zone - Fur | March 11, 2019 | Listen | |||
| The Adventure Zone - Fur (Part 2) | Listen | ||||