Dungeons + Drama Nerds

The Silver Cowls are back with more shenanigans - while Milos and Wick make a deal, Mirena and Gabe meet someone new at the Centralia Club and Ellery discovers a new career path.  Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Dr...

Todd sits down with the GM of our Blades in the Dark campaign, Elliot Peterson, to chat about their theatre work, their connection to tabletop games, and their vision for Blades in the Dark. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dung...

We kick off our campaign of Blades in the Dark with the Silver Cowls' first score. Milos gathers information and gets perhaps a little more than he bargained for, Gabe proves adept at opening doors for the crew, and Mirena writes a very important letter. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us...

The negligible but mighty crew takes shape in this part of Session 0 for Blades in the Dark - listen to find out what our heroes (?) get up to in Duskvol and the aspirations that brought them all together. Tune in next week to see The Silver Cowls' first caper! Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean....

Our Blades in the Dark campaign begins with character creation, and our intrepid heroes (?) begin to come to life. Join us next week as the cast creates their crew and figures out where they stand among the factions of Duskvol. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @...

Todd, Nick, and Percy kick off season two by introducing the game we're playing for this season's first actual play: Blades in the Dark! They go over the rules and discuss the things they love about the system. Tune in next week for the start of session 0 for our Blades in the Dark campaign! Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and...

Todd, Nick, and Percy share the full slate of games for the second season of Dungeons + Drama Nerds. Mark your calendars for the first episode of Season 2, which releases May 26! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds, and for joining us for Season 1. While you’re here, please consider donating to continue the fight against dangerous anti-trans legislation in Arkansas:  https://www.intra...

Todd, Nick, and Percy celebrate the end of season 1 with some reflections on the season and on their evolving thoughts about theatre and tabletop role-playing games. They also answer some listener questions! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds, and for joining us for Season 1. While you’re here, please consider donating to continue the fight against dangerous anti-trans legislation in...

This week, we talk about the GMing style built into Paranoia and the effect it has on gameplay. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to continue the fight against dangerous anti-trans legislation in Arkansas: https://www.intransitive.org/donate   Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mi...

Our Paranoia crew saves Friend Computer's JPEGs, and, more importantly, gets those sweet, sweet experience points. Then, the cast chats with Percy to talk about the campaign and hear all of Ben's GM secrets! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to the ongoing fight to stop violent hate crimes against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders: ht...

Nick, Todd, and Percy talk character backstory across different RPGs - how much is too much? Do you need it at all?  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel De...

Our Paranoia crew continues on their mission to find the server for Friend Computer but are forced to finally confront Bigzo, using a shop vac, laser rifles, and the power of working class solidarity. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dun...

This week, Nick, Todd, and Percy dig into three plays that explore fear and paranoia in performance, debate the definitions of suspense vs paranoia, and talk horror as a genre and how best to represent it onstage.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to support efforts to combat recent violence against Asian-American and Pacific Islander (A...

Squick, QWERTY, Edward, and A111iiE111Eee continue searching for the nerve cluster at Friend Computer's request; this week, they meet up with some old friends, chat about the birds and the bees, and even shoot some trouble! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://b...

Todd, Percy, and Nick are joined by James Ruth of the Quelmar Realm to talk about James' love of tabletop games, his work in theatre, and how both have transitioned to virtual platforms during the pandemic. Check out the Quelmar Realm and their Paranoia game: https://www.twitch.tv/thequelmarrealm   While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests...

Our Paranoia game continues and our heroes (?) embark on their first mission. They do some shopping, some sweeping, and some sick flips.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hor...

This week, Todd, Nick, and Percy chat in-depth about the Paranoia GM handbook and the way Paranoia's mechanics change the way stories are told in the game.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Bria...

Our Paranoia game continues - meet A111iiE111Eee and Edward! This week, our crew befriends some bots, cause some light property damage, and meet each other for the first time. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is pr...

This week, Nick sits down with writer, designer, GM, and vore aficionado Ben Ferber to chat about his creative work and his game of Paranoia.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Perc...

In this first session of Paranoia, our troubleshooters choose their skills and we meet Squick and QWERTY! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixe...

We kick off our game of Paranoia with a brief explanation of how to play - tune in next week for the first session of Saving 73 Jpegs I Desperately Need! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian B...

Our Apocalypse World cast chats about the game, the Irremediably Home arc, and the newest additions to the Jon Jon Johnson extended TTRPG universe.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch Madness contest on social media - r...

In the finale of the Irremediably Home campaign, our heroes' story winds to a close, featuring ficuses and assassins galore.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch Madness contest on social media - rate and review us on Ap...

Todd, Nick, and Percy talk indie theater and indie TTRPGs, focusing specifically on what that means in both industries and unpacking the culture of "indie" games and "indie" theater.  Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch...

Our Irremediably Home campaign continues as the crew journeys to Hightown Market, where Vance makes a deal, AZ Honey takes a stand, and they decide on their next adventure together.   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch...