Critical Role

Critical Role

Hosted by Ivan Van Norman and Dan Casey · geekandsundry

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31Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored
302
Episodes
142
Transcribed
1,971
Ratings
Weekly
Cadence
2021
First episode

About Critical Role

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: Ten Candles: Eclipse 40 players, one game master, zero survivors. Welcome to Ten Candles: Eclipse, a captivating series based on a game of tragic horror. Join storyteller Ivan Van Norman and a rotating cast of doomed souls as they rage, rage against the dyling of the light. And then get prepared to meet some of the coolest people from around the gaming world in Quests N’ Answers, our deep dive interview series! 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. 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. 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

Publisher
geekandsundry
Category
leisure
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
19 Nov 2021
Latest episode
4 Nov 2026
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142 of 302 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Ron Stoppable & Sensibility | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Darkling Gate Ep 3 | Quests N Answers

  2. 3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Chapter Three: Family Tree | Sagas of Sundry: Darkling Gate | Call of Cthulhu

  3. 28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    How to Fail Successfully | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Darkling Gate Ep 2 | Quests N Answers

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Ron Stoppable & Sensibility | Inside Sagas of Sundry: Darkling Gate Ep 3 | Quests N Answers

Published 4 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I think we're getting into a very specific generational divide. The very few years between us are showing. Yes, yes, yes. Okay, be honest with me now. Do I have to watch Kim Possible? Is it like a secret masterpiece? It's incredible. I think to truly understand Pippin as a character, one must watch. […]

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  • Paula Deming
  • Noura Ibrahim
  • Nicole Maines
  • Oscar Montoya

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1,971 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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Ivan Van Norman and Dan Casey host the show. Published by geekandsundry.

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