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
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
2hr 32 min
Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences.
We pick up our story with Frank and Leif heading home with Halla, but things haven't been going as planned lately so why should a quick trip home? So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.
May 3rd 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - Skelli Friend of Leif Erikson Mario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Whitney - 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.

Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
2hr 34 min
We pick back up after fighting some sort of fish creature that came out of one of the rifts from the Far Realm, before climbing up the wall and into the small cave at the top. But what happens next and what we find on the other side will test our players sanity. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
July 2-3 660 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 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger

Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
2hr 35 min
Welcome to session 9 of our story which takes us to the third adventure in the Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel, The Fiend of Hollow Mine, Written by: Mario Ortegón. Our story starts after our newly appointed Duskwardens of the Citadel are waking up after 2 days off of R&R in their new apartment. They have been busy getting back into their daily routines as the Citadel is also slowly starting to repair all the damage from the explosion. But today, is their first mission as a Duskwarden. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River - MIABelv: 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

Mar 15, 2026
Mar 15, 2026
2hr 52 min
We pick our story back up at Castle Neverwinter where our players have just arrived for the nights events. Here they learn what it means to party with the elite of the city, and what can happen when you go snooping around where you don't belong. So sit back, relax and enjoy. Please see the content warning at the bottom as this is rated R.
Players Level 5:Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changling Wildfire Druid - Flint - MIALinkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - AlissiaRazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia
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.
Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
1hr 36 min
Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences.
We pick our story back up after finding Halla under a bed, scribbling some sort of prayer all around herself in her own blood. What our party learns from her will shake them to the core. They also come across something on their journey that makes them doubt their own sanity. So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.
May 1st - 3rd 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) -MIAKatie - Skelli Friend of Leif Erikson Mario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye - MIAWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Whitney - 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.

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
2hr 36 min
We picked back up this session underground in this islands version of the Underdark, where we get to know the four people we found here and hopefully learn more about the mist and how to get rid of it. Our players also learn a little more then they thought they would and they are once again on a time crunch before maybe the end of the world. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
July 1-2 660 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 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger

Mar 8, 2026
Mar 8, 2026
2hr 38 min
We pick our session back up at the Winn Keep right after installing a new King on the Thone and waking up from the traditional pub crawl with him. We then spend the day going over our plans and talking to Alithir the Bard. Then we learn something very interesting about Talos that's been close to 2 years in the making. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
Saris 45 3502Players: Level 14Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road Bard Francisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open Sea Tooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter - MIA (On break for a bit)Talos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe Wizard Ben: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid

Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
2hr 24 min
We pick back up after Arbane turned into a wolf and caught a scent. What follows was a very interesting session where our players delve into the rich district of the Citadel where they learn about a plot that's been long in the making. So sit back, relax and enjoy part 2.
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River _MIABelv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd Druid - MIATaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling BardRazza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer

Mar 1, 2026
Mar 1, 2026
2hr 39 min
Welcome to a brand new homebrew version of Curse of Strahd. We start our story in the city of Neverwinter where our players find themselves. They currently don't know each other or what is in store for them. So sit back, relax and enjoy all the fun that is coming their way. Please see the content warning at the bottom as this is rated R.
Players Level 5:Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changling Wildfire Druid - FlintLinkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalgoioBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - AlissiaRazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia
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.

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
2hr 54 min
We pick back up after leaving the safety of the Lighthouse headed back into Veilmist Village to find Kira and figure out the next plan for solving this island. But of course things never go as planned. So sit back, relax and enjoy.
July 1st 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 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger






