Critical Nerds
Hi there. This podcast consists of some 5E D&D content as well as many other TTRPG's. We have a variety of campaigns going on and always more on the way. There are also a few fun One Shots that we do here at Critical Nerds. We try to make this family friendly but the odd swear word does come out if the situation needs it. Feel free to join the discord and listen to us when we are live. So sit back, relax and enjoy :D
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Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
2 hr 2 min
Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game. Our story picks back up right after surviving the fight with some sort of mutated crustation on a small rocky island, just a day away from our first destination. What we find when we get there though, will break even the most sane Viking there is. So sit back, relax, turn the lights out and enjoy. May 14-15 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate Katie - Skelli - Spy Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Mario - Frank Zappa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon
Content Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is intended for mature audiences.

Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
2 hr 34 min
Our story picks back up after learning about what happened just before the Divergence here in Whitestone, and that something called a Divine Anchor has been breeched and needs to be fixed. So no big deal right? So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.
July 5-6 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 10th - 11th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 4 days. Player Level: 7Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 4Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger Lucia (DM): Plasmoid Street Monk

Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
2 hr 30 min
Our story picks back up after leaving the forest and the hipster coven of hags, then coming up with what to do next. As lunchtime started to come closer, the sight of a nearby Jeli Flower Winery with tastings and a lunch special caught our eyes, Arbane was in for a surprise. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
Players: Level 5Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer - MIA

Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
2 hr 29 min
Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game. We pick back up after our party finally got a nice long rest in after saving the town of Krezk. But for Danala, waking up was quite interesting. So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy. Players Level 6Saint - Damphir Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia Razza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia DM - Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is intended for mature audiences.
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
2 hr 24 min
Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game. We pick back up our story right after Aronson learned that when he used the knife to try to send everyone home, we all ended up somewhere else. But where? Sit back, relax, turn the lights off and find out. May 14 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate Katie - Skelli - Spy - MIAWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Mario - Frank Zappa - Scottish Barber \ SurgeonContent Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is intended for mature audiences.

Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
2 hr 38 min
Today marks our one year since we started this improv campaign and its been a blast so far for all of us. We pick back up our story after settling down for the night before waking up and exploring the ruins near Whitestone, in hopes of learning more about where the temple of Ioun went. But Khaal and Zion had other plans again, so sit back, relax and enjoy all the nat 20's. July 5 5- 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 10th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 5 days. 612 PD 5 days till Quiven's egg hatchesPlayer Level: 7Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 4Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger Lucia (DM): Plasmoid Street Monk

Sep 7, 2026
Sep 7, 2026
3 hr 11 min
Well folks here it is, our final episode after a wonderful 3 year journey. But how did this come about? Well I guess you need to listen into find out and in two weeks we will have our campaign wrap up that will go over all the other fun things that could have been, or did happen, or will happen. Then I would suggest hitting up our Surviving Extinction Campaign that takes place 900 years after the events of today. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
Braxis 2, 3502Players: Level 14Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road BardFrancisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open SeaTooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter - MIATalos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe WizardBen: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid - MIAKi: Kobold Elemental Monk

Sep 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
1 hr 37 min
We pick back up our story right after some of us woke up from a nice nap, while others were walking back to the Inn after an interesting night of vice. As our party had a nice breakfast of mostly bacon, they decide today is a nice day for a crocodile hunt. So sit back, relax and enjoy what actually happens. Players: Level 5Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer - MIA

Aug 30, 2026
Aug 30, 2026
2 hr 26 min
Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game. We pick back up our story right after distracting the guards of Krezek as a new baby was born inside a small cottage. From here our party starts to make a plan on how to take back the rest of the town, before dealing with those in the abbey. But for one of our players, something else happens that will change how they go about things from now on. So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy. Players Level 6Saint - Damphir Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia Razza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia DM - Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is intended for mature audiences.
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
2 hr 22 min
Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game. Well this was an interesting one for our Vikings. We pick back up our story as our players are getting ready for a 2 week journey North, to find a Thule village, where hopefully we will learn more about what's going on around here, but they are enemies so not knowing what's in store for them, they pretty much prepped for a raid. But the sea has other things in store for them. So sit back, relax, turn the lights out and enjoy. The Saga of Blood and Storm Session 13May 14-18 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate Katie - Skelli - Spy Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Mario - Frank Zappa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon - MIAContent Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is intended for mature audiences.






