Critical Bromance follows four “bros” (and by bros, we mean anyone, it’s about spirit, not gender) who find themselves at a crossroads in life. After hearing life-changing news, they make a pact to stop drifting and start chasing the futures they’ve always dreamed of, together. It’s a mix of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and high-stakes adventure, more than just another actual-play D&D podcast, it’s about rolling the dice on life itself.
Join us as the Bros race back to Port Meridian to complete the Ascension Trial. With multiple ways back to Port Meridian and time not on their sides, listen in as the Bros get the first taste of being an adventure. With plenty of monsters, light hearted moments, hustlers, lucky/unlucky rolls and a heart shattering realization, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Critical Bromance has a Patreon!
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
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Critical Bromance is
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM
13 Oct 2026
Episode 9: The Heart of Fire
Join us as the Bros face the fire, discover truths about themselves as they open up to each other, and retrieve the artifact waiting at the end of the dungeon.
If you want to support the Bros
Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs.
Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance
Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.
Critical Bromance is
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM
30 Sept 2026
Episode 8: The Fires of Caelvarra
Join us as the Bros face off against a hungry giant mimic, find some treasures, and learn about some forgotten lore about the lands of Caelvarra as they continue their search for the artifact held in the dungeon.
If you want to support the Bros
Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs.
Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance
Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.
Critical Bromance is
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM
15 Sept 2026
Episode 7: Onwards to Slumbering Fury
Join us as the Bros continue to make their way to Dalry, to dive into the dungeon within Slumbering Fury. Listen as Thraidos confronts Rhys about the mysterious card slipped onto his person, Hen learning some lore of the Fey and having a heart to heart with Sprocket, and the party diving into the dungeon. What awaits the Bros as they explore this long forgotten site? Let's find out!
If you want to support the Bros
Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs.
Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance
Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.
Critical Bromance is
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM
1 Sept 2026
Episode 6: The Midnight Express
After the Bros passed the Trial of Might, they now face their last challenge before becoming full fledged adventurers, collecting an artifact from a dungeon. Listen in as the Bros make their way to Dalry, as they come across a peculiar carriage known as "The Midnight Express". What awaits the Bros as they travel to Dalry? Lets find out!
If you want to support the Bros
Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs.
Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance
Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.
Critical Bromance is
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM
18 Aug 2026
Episode 5: The Ascension Trial: The Trial of Might
The Ascension Trial begins, and only 100 participants can make it through. Listen in as the Bros fight for their right to become adventurers, and learn that not all fights involve violence. Will all the Bros make it through? Who will they battle? What tribulations will they face? Lets find out!
Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs.
Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance
Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.
Critical Bromance is
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM
4 Aug 2026
Episode 4: The Disappearance of the Shattered Shell
The bros leave Dawnmoor behind and set sail for Port Meridian, a bustling harbor city, and one of the sites where aspiring adventurers gather to prove their worth. Upon arriving, priorities quickly split between shopping for goods and finding lodging. During it all, Chelydra finds a lead tied to his family's disappearance. What will he do?!
What awaits the bros in Port Meridian? Join them as new potential allies are made, new questions emerge, and the road to becoming adventurers truly begins.
Meet the Bros
Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell
Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera
Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow
Shaggy as Rhys Cooper
Make sure you check out Cantrip Candles and use code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order
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21 Jul 2026
Episode 3: Bon Voyage
The sun rises once more over Dawnmoor, and the Bros play CSI with the body of the Hill Giant that Poetry St. Claire slew. What secrets will their investigation uncover? Join the Bros as they map out their next move, indulge in a sinfully delicious treat at Pappy's Place, learn what it truly takes to become an adventurer, and say their goodbyes as the call to adventure finally arrives.
The road awaits... but where will the Bros go next?
7 Jul 2026
Episode 1: The Bromance Begins
What happens when you mix grief, memory loss, angry gods, a giant and a mystery man...you get the first episode of Critical Bromance. Come meet the bros as they deal with every day life in Dawnmoor, that quickly turns from a sleepy island village to a night that these four people will never forget.
7 Jul 2026
Episode 2: The Giant Problem
The Bros have a giant problem on their hands. After defiling the statue of god, some serious repercussions followed with some shocking results. The Bros now have to face the consequences of their actions. The party learns the lore of the Gods, have a nice sleepover at Conrad's, and learn about the what cause. Rhys has a run in with Poetry St. Claire and gains glances at his past, Thraidos and Henrik make a penance, and Chelydra dreads the thought of "friendship and teamwork". Lets find out what the bros do next!
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