Critical Nerds
Hi there. This podcast consists of a few varieties of some 5E D&D content. 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

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
We picked back up our session after learning that the Drow that we found tied up couldn't remember who or where he was after dispelling the gaes that was on him. Our party then started to wonder if they did the right thing or did they just screw up their chances at fixing the teleportion device. Sit back, relax and find out.
Braxis 1-2, 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

7 days ago
7 days ago
Our story begins as our Duskwardens were headed back to the Radiant Citadel after surviving their first offical mission. They had to report to Vi with what they learned and then find out what was next in store for them, and they were finally rewarded for their efforts with gear and coin. But as with most things lately, their new gear would soon get tested. 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

Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game. We start our session after killing the Night Hag Wanewort, then turning to face a Young White Dragon. What happens to our players next and what they learn about one of our players, might change how things turn out. So sit back, relax 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.
Friday Jun 19, 2026
Friday Jun 19, 2026
Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences. We picked back up our story right after Frank healed the Boy and Skelli saw the second coming of Christ, or at least to her Frank was the second coming, he might have something to say about it. But what happens next and what our players go through, will shake some of them to the core. So sit back, relax, keep the lights off and enjoy.May 4-6th 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate Katie - Skelli - SpyWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Mario - Frank Zeppa - 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.

Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
We picked back up our story after emerging from the cave we found ourselves in, and realizing we were back on the topside of Veilmist Isle and the lighthouse was above us. As the whole village was there to watch the Beacon be placed back in its rightful place, our party finally gets to watch the play that they were about to perform for them the last time they were here. But what is that play and what are these people hiding? Sit back, relax and find out.
July 4-6 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 7Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric - MIACass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix): Mapach Leyline Wizard 6/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 5/Cleric 2 - MIASaint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger

Sunday Jun 07, 2026
Sunday Jun 07, 2026
We pick back up our story right after Boss Delour died and Kalliope on the ground as his Wererat curse was going through her bloodstream. As the two curses within her started to fight each other, the rest of the party heard the cries of children coming from the prison and headed that way. What happens next? Sit back, relax and enjoy to find out.
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

Friday Jun 05, 2026
Friday Jun 05, 2026
We picked back up our story after killing the Captain and some of the crew of the Widowmaker and hearing the muffled sounds of prisoners from below. What our party learns next about this small island and what it holds will determine our party's next move. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
Braxis 1, 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 Ki: Kobold Elemental Monk

Wednesday May 27, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
We pick back up our story right as the Night of the Remembered is in full swing. Here we find Arbane with Nik's new puppy Chalupa around the body of Itzmin after killing him in the streets, and with the parade and city guards around the corner he was in a little panic. The rest of our party not knowing what has just transpired though starts heading towards the Abandoned Metalworks where they hope to find a demon. So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.
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 - MIAWhitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer

Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
We picked back up our session after waking up from the Far Realm once again trying to get under our skin, and another bout of madness hit. As we each woke up screaming or looking around, we learned some interesting things about each other before leaving this alley and heading towards our doom. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
July 4 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 7Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix): Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger

Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
Fun one last night. We picked back up after walking through a teleportation circle and found ourselves inside a cave that's been turned into some sort of teleportation chamber. We were inside some sort of copper and brass machine that was spinning with lightning all around us and as it stopped and we could get out, a voice in the distance said "Oh good, time for fun." So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.
Braxis 1, 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 Ki: Kobold Elemental Monk






