Dave’s First Crawl - a Dungeon Crawler Carl Podcast

This week on Dave’s First Crawl , we’re covering Chapters 20, 21, and 22 of The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook —DCC Book 3. Frank Q finally gets his revenge by giving Carl… a ring. Very romantic. Very normal. Definitely nothing ominous about that. We also finally meet Hekla, who is supposed to be one of the good guys. Turns out, she sucks. Surprise! Meanwhile, Katia transforms into a goddamn cowcatc...

The Royal Court of Princess Donut encounter a ghoul infestation as they get closer to solving the Iron Tangle. We meet the homie Widget who in turn meets his untimely doom. Madison explains the mechanics behind the Iron Tangle's Cruelty: HR imposed overtime. Katia questions Donut's motivations, loyalties are beginning to be tested, and Frank Q returns with a gift wrapped in vengeance for Carl. Wan...

This week, we cover Chapters 14, 15, and 16 of The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook — DCC Book 3. Carl gets flattened by the Nightmare Express, meets Fire Brandy — the MILF who saves the day — and finally gets to drive a freakin’ train. We crack open sponsor loot boxes, level up, and deal with Bababoons in Nic Cage and “Suck It” T-shirts trying to murder everybody. Want to join the discussion? Come ha...

This week, we cover Chapters 11, 12, and 13 of The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook — DCC Book 3 . Dave and Emi dive into a BBB Boss Battle , finally get a conductor’s key, watch Katia lose some fingers — but don’t worry, Carl’s got her back (pack) — and help finish off some flesh blankets and war mages on the dismemberment-limited train. And finally we get some sponsors! Carl gets a neural enhancer f...

And this is why we don’t let Donut drink unsupervised! Covering chapters 8, 9 & 10 of "The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook" (DCC Book 3), Dave and Emi dive into the mysteries of the cookbook & cover a long awaited reunion with some "old" friends. A night out at the Desperado Club goes sideways fast: Frost magic flies, Donut crosses a line she can’t uncross, and Carl takes a high-stakes spin a...

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as we grind some cornets, crack open fan prize boxes, and...oh yeah - Mordecai gets banished! Plus, Katia gets a mohawk, and the Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook finally reveals what it really is. Let’s burn it all down. Choo choo, crawlers. Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCrawl.

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as they honor Brandon — RIP, you absolute hero. Then it’s full speed ahead into chaos: breaking into the conductor’s room, finding a reward room, lighting Vernon on fire, and mowing down mobs along the way. Choo choo, crawlers. Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCrawl.

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as we arrive on Floor 4 and enter the chaos of the IRON TANGLE. The crew survives their first train ride, runs into Dreks and Jikininki and promptly squishes their way through the mayhem while constructing a superfortress to stay alive. And yes — Carl finally gets a train conductor hat. Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCraw...

We survived the 3rd floor—barely. Join Dave and Emi (Eric) as we finish Dungeon Crawler Carl: Book 2 – Carl’s Doomsday Scenario , dig into the bonus content from Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret , and unpack Odette’s behind-the-scenes revelations. Celestial boxes are on the table… or maybe not. It’s chaotic. It’s spoilery. Hit play.

Dave and Emi (Eric) are back breaking down Carl’s Doomsday Scenario chapters 23–25, where the cursed hooker quest finally makes sense, a lich gets absolutely deleted, and survival turns into full-on panic mode. We meet some new crawlers, crank the stakes to 11, and yes—Emi once again cannot shut up about Carl’s massive dong.

Dave and Emi return to discuss the fall-out from the failed assassination attempt on Carl & Donut by Prince Stalwart, the siege of the 201st Security division headquarters, and an explosive saboteur attack on the capitol building of the Magistrate of the Medium Sky Fowl Settlement. Also, we meet Katia Grim, our newest addition to the party of "The Royal Court of Princess Donut." Plus, the holi...

Dave and Eric (Emi) are back with Book 2, Chapters 18–19! Carl, Donut, and Mongo go searching for Magistrate Fetherfall, only to walk straight into a zombie beatdown because of course they do. Then it’s off to a round table with Ripper, a first meeting with Hekkla, and Carl casually lighting the fuse on a full-blown rebellion… right as the Skull Empire decides today’s a great day to strike.

Join hosts Dave and Eric (Emi) as we finally crash the MF Desperado Club! We meet Quint — half-Djinn, half-garbage scowl, and 100% chaos. Then things get wild: dead hookers, a fallen hero (RIP Gum-Gum, you will be avenged!), and some seriously terrifying floating head's. Krasue, you scary as hell! And Featherfall? You sketchy bastard. Yeah, we’re calling you out.

🎪 Step right up, crawlers! Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as we charge into Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 2, Chapters 10–13! We hit Grimaldi’s twisted circus , snack on a few mind-controlling worms , and watch Carl and Signet patch things up—sort of. Meanwhile, Mongo goes full beast mode to save Donut from the Street Urchins, and then it’s off to the Desperado Club , baby—because we’re going clubbin’...

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as we dive into Carl’s Doomsday Scenario , chapters 6–9 (nice). Carl’s on his own, Mongo’s in full guard-dog mode, and yes—there’s a roller-skating bear. Our hero takes on Grimaldi’s twisted circus with Signet’s tattoo army in one of the wildest arcs yet!

The dungeon expands, the stakes rise, and the clowns… are horrifying. In this episode, Dave and Eric kick off Book 2 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, covering Chapters 1–5 of Carl’s Doomsday Scenario. From choosing races and classes to Morteci’s legendary bender, the Overcity wastes no time reminding us that survival is going to be a bloody circus.

Hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) have finished Book 1! 🎉 Join us as we recap our favorite moments and crawlers while looking back on the wild journey through the first two floors of the dungeon. We’ll tackle some rapid-fire questions, peek ahead at what’s coming in Book 2, and dive into the bonus side story Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret !

New Achievement! Dave and Emi wrap up the closing sequences of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 1....doing so in style we might add. Mongo is quite pleased! In chapters 44, 45, 46, 47 & Epilogue, we encounter our last boss battle (a diseased rodent on red bull), Donut wins a most prized pet, and we get a surprise Agatha appearance at the tail end of floor 2. Our hosts dive straight into the action &...

Dave and Eric (Emi) return to break down Chapters 41–43: the rage elemental falls, Meadowlark is saved, and just when Carl and Donut think they can breathe, the Maestro crashes the party. This orc with an ego—and a bloodthirsty teen fanbase—turns murder and mayhem into prime-time entertainment. But when his twisted show targets our heroes, Carl and Donut fight back the only way they know how: with...

Jack, noooo! In this episode of Dave's First Crawl: A Dungeon Crawler Carl podcast, Dave and Emi follow Carl and Donut through their most daring feat... taking on a level 93 Elemental from the 13th Floor. We suffer some gut wrenching crawler casualties, share in some eulogies, and our heroes pull off the unthinkable. Also follow your favorite DCC podcast hosts who discuss getting over certain unhe...

In this episode of Dave's First Crawl: A Dungeon Crawler Carl podcast, hosts Dave and Eric discuss the surprising cinematic journey from reality TV to dungeon crawling chaos. As they analyze chapters 31 through 35 of the first book, they delve into the collapse of floor one, which tragically claims the lives of 700,000 crawlers. With cultural banter including topics like Yellowstone and casting gu...

Join our hosts Dave and Eric (“Emi”) as we dive into Chapters 26–30! Our heroes team up with the Meadowlark party and MEAT the big ball of swine in an epic neighborhood boss battle! There will be blood in this one—and maybe even a tuskling dominatrix with a strap-on dildo (you’ve been warned). Next, Doughnut’s biggest dream comes true as Carl and Donut are finally interviewed—and she laps it up !...

Join our hosts Dave and Eric ("Emi") as we dive through Chapters 21-25, where our fateful heroes discover their first stairwell to the 2nd level of the dungeon which is blocked by a looming threat. Carl and Princess Donut also meet up with some potential allies, some of them able bodied fighters and others not so much. We encounter our third boss battle, which lends itself to some touching and hum...

Join hosts Dave and Eric for humorous exchanges and life updates as we delve into the intricacies of 'Dungeon Crawler Carl,' chapters 16-20 highlighting Carl and Donut's interactions with goblins, their delight in explosives, the mechanics of their new Goblin Copper Chopper, and their first run in with fellow crawlers! Eric shares his excitement for the Indiana Pacers' impressive NBA Finals run. T...

In this podcast episode, the hosts recount their latest experiences and dive into chapters 11-15 of 'Dungeon Crawler Carl'. One host details a lively time at a Renaissance Fair in Dallas, complete with costumes, performances, and jousting. The conversation shifts to the book's narrative as they prepare for Carl's first boss battle. The boss, known as the Hoarder, turns out to be a tragic figure tr...