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

Jun 7, 2026

2hr 46 min

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 

Jun 5, 2026

2hr 55 min

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

May 27, 2026

2hr 32 min

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 

May 20, 2026

3hr 19 min

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  

May 17, 2026

2hr 47 min

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

May 11, 2026

2hr 33 min

We pick back up our story after clearing the Werewolf Den of all those turned against the Children of Mother Night and hoping to find some of the missing children.  But when we find the Moonstalkers Guild Hall, things get very hairy.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.
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. 

May 8, 2026

2hr 35 min

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences.  Our story picks back up with our party galloping towards the smoke in the distance, but what they find there will set them all on a journey that no Viking has ever seen before.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 6-7th 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson and Spy for King OlafMario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking EngineerWhitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate and sister of Bjorn (Abe) 
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. 

May 6, 2026

2hr 54 min

We pick back up right after a Cleric of Shar summoned some sort of shadow creature to find and kill us all.  Things get very interesting for us and what happens to us next will make us rethink some of our own choices in life.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
July 3-4 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (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  

Apr 29, 2026

2hr 40 min

We started back in the Hollow Mine, as our players stumbled upon two Ochre Jellies that were in some sort of corpse disposal chamber and a fight ensued.  Flincher, Valtix and Amora were at the front of the pack while the rest were slowly heading back up the tunnels as they heard the fight.  As 2 Ghouls and one Human entered the fray, what our party learns next will make them realize that they are just a small part in something larger.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Players: Level 4Saint: 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 
 

Apr 27, 2026

2hr 27 min

We pick back up our story after waking up and heading towards the mouth of the werewolf den, where our party hopes to help Ezmerelda take back control of The Children of Mother Night.  But this is Barovia and it usually has other things in store.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.
Players Level 5Saint - Damphyr 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 - MIARazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia - MIADM - 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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