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Critical Role & Sagas of Sundry

Welcome to Geek & Sundry’s hub for all things RPG! Each week, our collection of deeply nerdy storytellers take you on epic journeys across the multiverse in our critically acclaimed actual play podcasts that use tabletop role-playing games to tell ever-evolving, improvised stories, including the complete collection of Critical Role’s Campaign 1. Current Season: Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Three monstrous minions find themselves in charge for once when the evil necromancer they serve mysteriously disappears. Will they remain in the dungeon or venture into the light to tell their own tale? Find out on Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode with gamemaster Amy Vorpahl and cast members Jason Nguyen, Danielle Radford, and Dan Casey. And stay tuned for a look inside the episode each week on Quests N’ Answers, our exclusive Goblin Mode after show! Craving even more adventures? Past seasons include: Critical Role Campaign 1 | Vox Machina (C1E1-C115): A band of eight unlikely heroes, find themselves on a quest to save the realm of Exandria from dark magical forces in this epic saga starring Matthew Mercer, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, and Sam Riegel. The show that inspired Prime Video’s The Legend of Vox Machina animated series. Critical Role Campaign 2 | Mighty Nein (C2E1-C2E19): Set 20 years after the events of Campaign One, a group of seven adventurers coalesce on the continent of Wildemount where they discover ancient evils, sinister plots, and far more than they bargained for. Experience the rest of the story on CriticalRole.com. Relics & Rarities Created by Deborah Ann Woll (Daredevil, True Blood), this bold episodic fantasy story transports you to a world of magic, murder, and monsters. In a story guided by Woll, using Dungeons & Dragons as a core narrative mechanic, a crew of bold players embark on a quest to stop an unholy prophecy from coming to fruition. Special guests include Matthew Lillard, Kevin Smith, Charlie Cox, and more. Plus, we have a plethora of one-shot adventures under our CelebriD&D banner, with guest stars like Vin Diesel, Joe Manganiello, and many more! Video versions and more information available on https://www.geekandsundry.com

Episodes

Prophet Motive | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 19

Time is running out for the Terror Squad as their former evil overlord Unzug has taken their friend tippy and the deity Euthus hostage. Will Bizzee, Fibs, and their allies be able to save them before Unzug can fulfill a deadly prophecy? Join us to find out for yourself on the penultimate episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 20252 hr 42 minSeason 6Ep. 19

Building Your Own Campaign Setting w/ Johnny Stanton IV | Quests N’ Answers

Welcome back to Quests N’ Answers! This week, Dan Casey sits down with NFL player turned TTRPG performer turned game designer Johnny Stanton IV to break down his approach to running RPGs, creating a campaign setting from the ground up, and bringing high fantasy to the high seas in a unique way in Sink!, the first project for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition from Stanton’s Crimson Herald Games. Prepare to set sail with Sink! https://bit.ly/SinkRPG Listen to the Athletics Check Podcast: https://www....

Mar 05, 202556 min

Introducing Rude Tales of Magic’s Brand New Campaign

This episode was originally titled [New Campaign Premiere] All God's Creatures. WELCOME TO NETHERMURK So many strange things lie below, cut off from the surface, at home in the deepest, darkest caves. Who would dare tell their story? Surely not the brave and good-looking cast of Rude Tales of Magic. Unless-no! They wouldn't! Would they??? Goddamn. They just might be crazy enough to do it. Subscribe and Rate Rude Tales of Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review! Support the show...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 16 min

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 18

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Spoilers ahead for episode 18*** Join Dan Casey, special guest Becca Scott (Good Time Society, Dimension 20), and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down the biggest moments of Goblin Mode episode 18, “Wanderer’s Fortune,” including the significance of this forgotten deity, Barigneas’ confrontation with the High Council, and one of the most shocking moments of the entire...

Feb 26, 202523 min

Wanderer’s Fortune (w/ Becca Scott) | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 18

Far beneath the Earth’s surface, the Terror Squad have unwittingly freed a powerful forgotten deity from her prison. Together, with their new ally Barigneas, played by special guest Becca Scott (Good Time Society, Dimension 20), they will make a decision that could alter the fate of Fitfettle Delve forever. Find out for yourself on the latest episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 18

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 17

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Spoilers ahead for episode 15*** Join Dan Casey, special guest Becca Scott (Good Time Society, Dimension 20), and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down the biggest moments of Goblin Mode episode 17, “The Ritual Room,” including Becca’s incredible twist on Spirit Guardians, the secrets of Fitfettle Delve, and one of the biggest lore drops of the entire campaign! Learn m...

Feb 19, 202523 min

The Ritual Room (w/ Becca Scott) | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 17

Swarms of subterranean flesh demons? Talk about a miner inconvenience! Deep inside the gem mines of Fitfettle Delve, the Terror Squad discover an ancient secret in the Fate Keepers’ Ritual Room. But first they’ll need to fight for their lives alongside their new friend, the dwarven revolutionary Barigneas Burrfist VI, played by special guest Becca Scott (Good Time Society, Dimension 20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 6Ep. 17

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 16

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Spoilers ahead for episode 15*** Join Dan Casey, special guest Becca Scott (Good Time Society, Dimension 20), and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down the biggest moments of Goblin Mode episode 16, “Geodepolitics,” including it what it was like to finally meet Unzug, Becca’s unexpected connection to Bizzee, the revolutionary politics of Fitfettle Delve, and more! Lear...

Feb 12, 202522 min

Geodepolitics (w/ Becca Scott) | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 16

As the old saying goes, never meet your heroes, but always meet your villains! Between the return of the evil overlord Unzug and Tippy winning the Goblin Games, the Terror Squad has a lot to celebrate. But when they meet a mysterious dwarf played by special guest Becca Scott (Good Time Society, Dimension 20), things get more complicated than anyone could have bargained for. Find out what’s really happening in Fitfettle Delve on a thrilling new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Learn more ...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Dungeon Master Tips (w/ Amy Vorpahl) | Quests N’ Answers

Welcome back to Quests N’ Answers! This week, Dan Casey sits down with Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode gamemaster Amy Vorpahl to break down her approach to running RPGs, her hot takes about the “Rule of Cool,” and whether it’s better to run home brew TTRPG campaigns or embrace pre-written campaign modules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 05, 20251 hr 6 min

Introducing Rotating Heroes

This episode was originally titled Arc 8 Ep. 1: Trails Of A New World PART 1. With a new DM, 2 new players, and a returning hero there is much to unpack in Arc 8. After being taken on a spiritual journey, Freaya Black must start to unravel the mysteries of her past to determine the course of her future, but fear not she will have the help of some new friends whom she feels an instant connection to! WELCOME TO ARC 8! We hope you enjoy the latest installment in the World Of Amalar! Jasper William ...

Feb 03, 202554 min

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 15

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Spoilers ahead for episode 15*** Join Dan Casey and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down the utter insanity of The Goblin Games, pushing Amy to the breaking point by demanding to know the first and last name of every goblin they meet, and much more from Goblin Mode episode 15, “The Goblin Games.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 202533 min

The Goblin Games | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 15

Welcome to the 59th Annual Goblin Hero Games! This year, we have a very special competitor, one who has cheated death, turned a kegger into a rager, and built a sentient cannon with googly eyes. It’s Tippy Terror Squad, who definitely isn’t a baby! Will Tippy conquer The Goblin Games and be crowned a Goblin Hero? Will Bizzee and Fibs get caught sabotaging the competition? Just what the heck are these NPC names anyway? Find out for yourself on a thrilling new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mo...

Jan 27, 20252 hr 48 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 14

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Massive spoilers ahead for episode 14*** Join Dan Casey and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down what it’s like to visit Tippy’s old swamping grounds, what goes into crafting the perfect NPC name, and more in Goblin Mode episode 14, “A Goblin By Any Other Name.” New episodes of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode air every Monday on Geek & Sundry or wherever you get your pod...

Jan 22, 202534 min

A Goblin By Any Other Name | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 14

The Terror Squad are absolutely swamped after escaping a fate worse than death on the Ethereal Plane. No, seriously, they’re in a gigantic swamp. But not just any swamp; this one has a surprising connection to Tippy’s past…and the Terror Squad’s future as pro athletes. Wait, what? Get ready for some of the most preposterous names you’ve ever heard on a brand new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 20252 hr 34 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 13

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Massive spoilers ahead for episode 13*** Join Dan Casey and special guest Ross Bryant (MST3K, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Dropout), as well as cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down what went into this harrowing battle of self-discovery in Goblin Mode episode 13, “Inner Demons.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 202534 min

Inner Demons (w/ Ross Bryant) | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 13

Deep in the heart of the Ethereal Realm, Bizzee and Fibs desperately try to save Tippy’s life, but first they must defeat their greatest enemy: themselves. Or more specifically, the people they once were: Barigneas and Filverel, played by special guest Ross Bryant (MST3K, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Dropout). Who will live? Who will die? Who will be reduced to a pile of etheric goo? Find out on a thrilling new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 13

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 12

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Massive spoilers ahead for episode 12*** Join Dan Casey and special guest Ross Bryant (MST3K, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Dropout), as well as cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down the most memorable episode of Goblin Mode yet in a deep dive into episode 12, “Life After Death.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 08, 202521 min

Life After Death (w/ Ross Bryant) | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 12

After the death of a dear friend, The Terror Squad must journey to the Ethereal Realm to try and save him. But what they find there is more than they bargained for…and may bring some uncomfortable memories back to the surface. Special guest Ross Bryant (MST3K, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Dropout) joins the table for an unforgettable new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Goblin Mode is also available wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnk.to/goblinmodepod Learn more and sign up fo...

Jan 06, 20252 hr 37 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Goblin Mode Midseason Recap (Episodes 1-11) | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode

The Terror Squad are midway through their epic adventure, so let’s recap everything that has transpired over the first 11 episodes of Geek & Sundry’s latest actual play fantasy saga! Relive all the ecstatic highs and devastating lows of this underdog story about three minions – a goblin and two skeletons -- exploring life outside the dungeon they once called home in. Whether you want to brush up on everything you missed or you want to start with the latest episode, we’ve got you covered with thi...

Dec 30, 202423 min

Introducing: Backwater Bastards

Greetings Adventurers! This week, we're bringing you an episode of one more show we think you'll enjoy: Backwater Bastards! Backwater Bastards is a sci-fi comedy actual play podcast played by three international artists with an emphasis on slice-of-life style situational humor. This show features immersive sound design, its very own game system, Orbital Refuse- and a team of alien antiheroes that will choose each other over the universe every time. Join Cleo the human-bear, Dr. Ze the psionic je...

Dec 23, 20242 hr 48 min

CelebriD&D with The Suicide Squad's Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, & Flula Borg

Join the stars of The Suicide Squad as they embark on the Dungeons & Dragons adventure of a lifetime! Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, and Flula Borg are a trio of goblins on a mission to kidnap some high-value targets with important information in a hilarious adventure helmed by Dungeon Master Riley Silverman. Who will live? Who will die? Will Riley be able to herd these fantasy-cats and keep them on task? Find out in a brand new episode of CelebriD&D! Go to NordVPN.com/crss to get 4 extra month...

Dec 16, 202437 min

Introducing: D&D Legends and Lore | The Legend of Vecna

Greetings Adventurers! This week, we're bringing you an episode of another show we think you'll love: D&D Legends and Lore. D&D Legends and Lore brings to life the stories that D&D’s decades of lore has to offer as well as deep diving into said lore and presenting it in a digestible manner perfect for inspiring your own game of Dungeons and Dragons. Whether you are a Dungeon Master, Player, or just someone who enjoys learning about and experiencing great fantasy, D&D Legends and Lore is the podc...

Dec 11, 202449 min

CelebriD&D with Game of Thrones' John Bradley (Full Version)

Recently unearthed from the archives comes the full version of CelebriD&D with John Bradley. This episode follows John Bradley (Game of Thrones) putting down his dragonglass dagger and picking up the dice to play Dungeons & Dragons alongside Critical Role's Matthew Mercer (Dungeon Master), Liam O'Brien, and Laura Bailey, as well as Nerdist's Dan Casey and Jessica Chobot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 20241 hr 11 min

Quests N’ Answers | Meet the Team Behind Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! On this very special Crew ‘N A edition of Quest ‘N Answers, we’re turning the mics over to the amazing team that bring Goblin Mode to life. Join director Graham Ehlers Sheldon, producer/editor Matt Caron, makeup lead Cici Andersen, production designer Clint Carney, story producer, Rin Ehlers Sheldon, and composer Alex Winkler as they take you deep behind the scenes of how a show like Goblin Mode actually gets mad...

Dec 02, 202441 min

The Terror Squad Awakens | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 0

Wow, last episode was a doozy, huh? Let’s all take a deep breath with a very special flashback episode of Goblin Mode…Session 0! Travel back in time to the never-before-seen prequel: the very first time Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, Danielle Radford, and Dan Casey sat down together to bring the Terror Squad to life. Find out how it all came to pass in a new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Hear ye! Hear ye! Goblin Mode is going on a midseason break for the holidays! While our regular episod...

Nov 25, 20242 hr 54 min

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 11

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Massive spoilers ahead for episode 11*** Join Dan Casey and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they break down the most shocking and emotionally challenging episode of Goblin Mode yet in deep dive into episode 11, “The Abysseum Awaits.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202439 min

Into the Abysseum | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 11

Deep beneath the ocean, the Terror Squad must infiltrate the deadly cult known as the Scythe of Aurelia and rescue their missing friends before they’re sacrificed to resurrect an ancient demon king. What could possibly go wrong? Find out for yourself in a shocking new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of violence and body horror that some viewers may find disturbing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Quests N’ Answers | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode Ep. 10

Welcome to Quests N’ Answers, the companion series to Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! ***Spoilers ahead for episode 10*** The Terror Squad have leveled up, but Bizzee, Tippy, and Fibs are way out of their depth. Literally because they’re underwater in a mysterious land under martial law. Join Dan Casey and cast members Amy Vorpahl, Jason Nguyen, and Danielle Radford as they take you what is canonically the deepest behind the scenes that we’ve ever ventured in Goblin Mode episode 10, “Deep Trouble”...

Nov 13, 202434 min

Deep Trouble | Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode | Episode 10

Not everything is better down where it’s wetter. The Terror Squad ventures 20,000 leagues under the sea to the Erndker Fathom in pursuit of their missing friends only to discover sinister cults, apocalyptic prophecies, and dastardly riddles. Are you also having flashbacks to the Water Temple in Ocarina of Time or is it just us? Find out for yourself in a brand new episode of Sagas of Sundry: Goblin Mode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 20242 hr 36 minSeason 6Ep. 10