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

4 days ago

2hr 25 min

Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We pick back up our story right after having a short rest and deciding on how to take the town of Krezk back.  So with the burgomaster in tow and pass without trace upon us all, we head back towards the cliff and learn a few interesting things when we get there.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.  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.

5 days ago

2hr 21 min

Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We picked back up our story a day before we ended and went over what Genya and Skelli thought about the story of Surtur's Tears.  As we learned a few more interesting things, we then get back to everyone heading towards Eric's longhouse after everyone heard him blow on his war horn.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights out and enjoy.  May 9-14 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. 

7 days ago

2hr 39 min

We picked back up our story after Zion smashing some sort of gem that held open a rift to somewhere.  Our party then heads once again down a tunnel into the unknown, in hopes of finding the one Fixer has been tasked with finding.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what they find.  
July 5 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 7-8th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 7 days.  610 PD 7 days till egg hatchPlayer Level: 7Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric - MIACass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 4Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  

Aug 5, 2026

2hr 57 min

We pick our story back up right after the fight with Audrey and Karen in the streets of Zinda.  From here our party gets asked to help look for the shopkeepers apprentice and see what he has done.  But our party is about to learn that they might be in over their heads, and do they finally get to go shopping?  Sit back, relax and enjoy to find out. 
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 

Aug 2, 2026

2hr 51 min

Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Lots of interesting combat today in Barovia.  Our party starts off fighting a Wight and the Defiled Archivist, a Vampiric Cleric of Lolth, and as that wasn't enough, Strahd decides to toss someone else into the fray.  So sit back, relax and enjoy as we get closer to saving the town of KrezkPlayers 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 1, 2026

1hr 42 min

Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We picked back up our story right after watching the Obsidian Cross fly into the outstretched hand of Þóra the Bone-Reader, then told everyone to sit and listen to the tale of Surtur's Tears.  What our players learn next though, might just cause a rift between them all.  Or, bond them together more.  So sit back, relax, keep the lights off and enjoy.  May 8-9 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate - MIAKatie - Skelli - Spy - MIAWade - 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. 

Jul 29, 2026

2hr 38 min

We picked back up our story right after watching Fixer walk into the Sun Tree.  What he learns and what our party finds out about this new island, might change how the rest of their lives go.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  July 4-5 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 7-8th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 7 days.  610 PD 7 days till egg hatchPlayer 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  

Jul 29, 2026

2hr 47 min

Oh what fun we had and lore we learned.  We picked back up right after teleporting to the Creation Chamber and found ourselves face to face with a huge platinum golem that told us the College was close and to leave or be executed.  What we go through and learn about this place however as we delve further into Talos's backstory, might just change our outlook on what someone truely insane can accomplish.  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

Jul 22, 2026

2hr 34 min

Oh what fun we had.  We started back outside of Zinda after Flincher heard a scream in the jungle.  As we ran into see who or what needed help, what happens next will challenge our players both mentally and spiritually.  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 

Jul 19, 2026

2hr 27 min

Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Do you still enjoy creepy dolls?  Player backstories?  Haunted Forests and lore?  Well good news, todays session has all 3 again.  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. 
 

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