Critically Stupid

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We love a lil bottle episode where everyone goes off to do their own thing. I'm low-key not sure about Fidget though; kinda seems like Alex the DM was just over the character and didn't want to keep going. Featuring: - Julian fighting rizz with tizz - Arnold and the bummer of an encounter with Fidget the Flesh Bat - Mel meeting another goodest boy This episode is brought to you by the DOPE...

Nothing brings a casual social function to a screaming stop like someone casually announcing they're a bloodthirsty monster. On the plus side, though, Mel found a kid that matches her energy, which means that child is either going to grow up to be a murderer or a priest. Featuring: -A lethal game of 20 questions -Mel and a problematic child -Apollo and Arnold's huddle -Garath and Mel's...

Aw hell yeah I love fantasy tarot card readings. What's next, is Alex the DM going to ask what day and time we were born? P.S it really doesn't feel like Julian understood the context of the 'stories or lies' game I'm gonna keep it a buck with you. Featuring: - The miss piggy-est NPC to date - A crucial tarokka reading from everyone's favorite three hundred year old woman -...

Holy shit it's a dance battle you guys. Okay okay okay everyone stay calm. Someone get my lubed-up white satin shoes and my skintight jorts. Unsure about what even this flesh-bat is, but I'm sure this is just a friendly competition and he's not going to attempt to rip Arnold's skin from his bones. Featuring: -Anthony and his corpse dancing partner - Bat-man backup dancers - Alex th...

That bird dead AF, right? Because it's mad unchill for Garath to just be smokin' someone else's cigarettes like that. Speaking of unchill, is anyone going to investigate the tattooed corpse dangling from that hanging tree, or are we all just going to keep staring at it? Featuring: - Fowler Hotguy - Dead (ripped) Garath - A Clutch spell from Arnold Stevolson - A flesh-bat. This episode...

I thought Strahd would roll in a cooler carriage tbh. The sad disco ball vibe isn't doing it for me. Also, does anyone else see Ireena Kolyanovich in black and white with a long flowy gown when she talks or is that just me? Featuring: - A bit of a mule - Garion fully committing to the bit - Dianna hating one of Alex's characters for three full minutes - The clutchest lie Garath the Rogue h...

Now THIS one is Christian-centered. Minus all the talk about butt plugs. Shame about that dude's son, but if the worst nightmare in the world decides to punish you, what *exactly* can you do about it? Featuring: - A kryptonite butt-plug - A shattered priest - Garath failing a lockpicking check - Lilo + Stitch (TM TM TM Disney don't sue us) This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dic...

Between Alex the DM's cringe TikTok voice or the absolutely WILD energy that Aeryk brought to the table, it's pretty easy to overlook the casual mention of a cursed vat of souls Strahd keeps somewhere in his castle. I'm still out here wondering why Aeryk came through in the first place; all Julian did was try and spare the dying. Featuring: - Name-dropping Dr. Frankenstein - A 15 year...

Those aren't zombies, those are white women looking for a farmer's market. Although I'll be the first to admit the similarities are shocking. I guess this whole 'being attacked by undead monsters every night' thing explains why everyone in Barovia is so on edge. Although Izzy seems like a stand up guy, right? I'm sure that's totally normal and not at all suspicious. Fea...

IDK why Julian is freaking out so much, Barovia seems nice. Not like I'd want to build a summer home here or anything but the trees are actually quite lovely. And I guess the gruesomely murdered centaur at the gates isn't ideal. And the drama in town between Ismark and that dude Bildrath is awkward. Nice town though. Featuring: - A sesame-street connection - The pastry-loving centaur - Dea...

Oh dang, a werewolf in episode ONE?? Confident start, I bet there's nowhere to go but up from here. Waterdeep in the summer time sounds like a goddamn nightmare, by the way. A sweaty beverage? Gross. I'd also want to get the hell out of there, and I'm not even attempting tax evasion like these idiots. Featuring: - A Wish.com Van Helsing - Alex the DM's secret 5th character voice -...

We talk about the game! What we learned, what we found worked or didn't work, favorite bits and what we're getting into next AND we're joined by a fabulous guest star that talks about their experience on our show firsthand! Featuring: - Garion's Baked Potato issue - Everyone forced to be nice to Alex the DM - Fan Mail! - Critically Stupid Campaign 2! This episode is brought to you...

The Ghost Mafia find the vault of Golorr, and the warden waiting within. Featuring: - The return of Xoblob and his curiosities - Identity theft is not a joke, Jim - A polite waterboarding - Garath's goddamn sunglasses. This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dice sets at librisarcana.com. Check them out with our exclusive discount code STUPID20 for 20% off site-wide. Follow us! Anthony...

It all ends here. The Ghost Mafia finish the secret of Ranear Neverember's bloody inheritance, and the person who deserves it more than they do. Featuring: - Alex the DM completely forgetting how the 'blind' spell works - A brief but very enlightening exposition dump - A most unfortunate death - The final Tim problem This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dice sets at librisarc...

In the wake of someone burning down their bar, the Smartypants Set chase down the culprit. Arnold shatters some goblins. Gareth gets a last chance. Mel shoots to (not) kill. Featuring: - A judo-chopping Floon - A lesson in the power of plants - A set of brigands - Goblins wearing kid masks This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dice sets at librisarcana.com. Check them out with our exclusi...

We're in the endgame now. The Ghost Mafia touch the soul of the Stone of Golorr, and learn what lives inside. Featuring: - An unending sea and beneath a cloud of stars - The fake Shar-Ahab - Arnold asking the important question - A horrid threat This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dice sets at librisarcana.com. Check them out with our exclusive discount code STUPID20 for 20% off sit...

Heist Time! The Intelligence Interrupters scheme their way back onto Davil Starsong's ship to discover what delightful and definitely not poo-scented treasures he's stashing in there. Featuring: - Steve, the pilot and cook of Sir Killigan's Potato Boat - A romantic candlelit potato - Mel doing a murder (I'm just as surprised as you are, believe me) - The cutest kitten of all time T...

Featuring Don't Make It Weird! Our heroes continue the world's worst first date between Mel and Davil Starsong. A float runs away from a parade. Garath goes for a swim. Arnold attempts to keep the peace. Urstul Floxin (and Alex the DM's very good Russian accent) reappears. If you haven't yet, go subscribe to  @dmiwpodcast  and shower them with the love and affection they deserve! I...

The Ghost Mafia finish their time in the Xanathar guild hideout. They argue with the tooth fairy, encounter a werewolf/mermaid/spider laboratory assistant, and...vomit lightning? Hey, that can't be right. Featuring: - Frank the Molem - Taking people to Pound Town - A rescue for Jessica Apostrophe - Dr. Egg-Guy Our guest this episode is Clara Elena Dice! We were desperate for Clara to come back...

The Genius Gaggle go delving into the sewers of Waterdeep looking for the Xanathar hideout. I'm sure nothing bad will happen to them. Featuring: - Shagella and her skin flute - A giggling murder-jester - A sleepy lil guy - Jason the Rust Monster Our guest this week was the BALLER Thea Landen. You should all absolutely go to Thea's website (thealanden.com) and check out her newest book, Tra...

The Math Club Gang head to their local farm-to-fork gang bar for information on where the Xanathar hideout is. Featuring: -A bar full of dogs -Arnold arguing about what does and doesn't count as a 'gang bar' -Saylor Twift's knees -Iron Gooch This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dice sets at librisarcana.com. Check them out with our exclusive discount code STUPID20 for 20%...

In a run-down shipping district in Waterdeep, someone has a terrible secret. A secret that could ruin her, if the truth got out. Good thing the Shortsighted Squad are made of nothing but tact and common sense. Featuring: - A warehouse, brimming with trinkets and trash. - An elven mage, desperate for any trick to save her village. - A big dead (or fake??) rat - TWO JOSHUA PATRICKS We had the IMMORT...

The Brainy Bunch finally get some answers. Featuring: - A visit from Davil Starsong in the least romantic alley in Waterdeep. - An ambush gone wrong. - Whatever the hell an Aboleth is - A sudden distrust This episode is brought to you by the DOPE-ASS dice sets at librisarcana.com. Check them out with our exclusive discount code STUPID20 for 20% off site-wide. Follow us! Anthony LaFauci: @AnthonyLa...

It's all about family. And, in this case, the Waterdeep Rumble: Downhill Fury. We live our lives a quarter mile at a time! Featuring: - Egg-powered soap-box cars - Mel getting cozy - Chaotic neutral Italian plumbers - Alex the DM not knowing what a blue turtle shell does, at all. Our guest this week was Travis from the Bar Banter Podcast! You can follow them on Twitter @thebar_banter and you c...