The Rancor's Brothel | A Tabletop Gaming Podcast

Castle Naerytar finally appears to be within reach, but can the Lizardfolk named Snapjaw be an honest guide?  What secrets will they find within the castle's walls?  Listen to our continuing playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure to find out. Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xander Darkwood, the Half-Elf Paladin Matt as Zebul Seabane, the Human Cleri...

Our party finds themselves trudging through the muck in the Mere of Dead Men, uncertain of their final goal.  Did the gold come this way?  Listen is as we continue to play Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.   Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xander Darkwood, the Half-Elf Paladin Matt as Zebul Seabane, the Human Cleric Jeff as Bernard Picklebritches, the Gno...

Returning at night has only made the McAllistar building more strange than it was before. Extra floors, bizarre behavior from the tenants, and perhaps an encounter with the elusive Night Manager?  Join the Rancor's Brothel as we continue playing Night Floors, a Delta Green scenario by Dennis Detwiller. Starring: Troy as Agent Quasar Lucas as Agent Quantum Daniel as Agent Quiver Like what you hear?...

The Carnath Roadhouse holds answers, and as usual our fearless adventurers have no problem asking questions.  Will they find the information they seek, or will Bog Luck put them in their place?  Find out as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xander Darkwood, the Half-Elf Paladin Matt as Zebul Seab...

The tenants of the MacAllister building, while each one being strange in their own right, have shed no light on Abby's disappearance.  Perhaps the owners at ArtLife could provide direction for the agents of Q cell.  Maybe the might even get to speak to the Night Manager.  Join the Rancor's Brothel as we continue playing through Night Floors, a Delta Green scenario by Dennis Detwiller. Starring: Tr...

With Waterdeep and their troubles with the law behind them, the party can now refocus on the task at hand: the cult and its blood soaked loot.  Yet they run into a roadblock almost immediately.  Where is this gold going?  Find out as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure!   Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xander Darkwood, the Half-E...

After being introduced to the standoffish Marcus and proceeding to the MacAllister building, the agents of Q cell have more than enough evidence that something strange is going on in Abigail's disappearance... but what is exactly going on?  Perhaps the evidence lies beyond her apartment door.  Join the Brothel as we continue our playthru of Night Floors, a Delta Green scenario by Dennis Detwiller....

Last time our heroes found themselves in a sticky situation when Picklebritches and Seabane decide to help themselves to a coin purse that wasn't theirs.  Luckily, a mysterious benefactor freed them from jail.  Will they escape Waterdeep and continue following the cult, or will their hijinks cause the trail to go cold?  Find out as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons...

As agents of a black listed government program tasked with defending America against eldritch horrors, Q cell ranks low on the totem pole of importance, often finding themselves dealing with menial paperwork and disposal tasks.  Their latest invitation to a Night at the Opera, however, leaves them guessing at what they might have gotten themselves into this time.  Join the Rancor's Brothel crew as...

A winter break road trip gone bad, the group of college students find themselves stranded at a small ski resort called Wonderland without power, telephones, or anyway to reach help.  Out there in the blowing cold, something stalks them.  Will any of them live, of will each person succumb to the beast in the storm?  Find out as we finish Lucas' homebrew Slasher Flick scenario.   Starring: Cody as E...

It's the holiday season, and the Rancor's Brothel has cooked up a special thematic treat.  A group of college kids headed north for Christmas break suddenly find their bus broken down on the side of a lonely road, their only source of hope an old ski lodge a few miles back.  Will they find help, or does the lodge contain horrors behind imagining?  Join us as we play a home brew game for the Slashe...

The boys have arrived in Waterdeep after more than a month on the road.  But there's barely any time to rest, as the cultist wagons will soon be setting off for the next leg of their mysterious journey.  Our brave adventurers only have a short time in town; surely they can't get into too much trouble that fast, can they?  Find out as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeon...

After discovering the horrific acts of sacrifice on the isle, Alexander Dane has decided he must fight back when the cultists return for the next full moon.  Can he survive another ritual upon the island, or will he become feasted upon by whatever lives inside that chimney?  Find out as we finish the final episode of the last Monophobia, Robinson Gruesome. Starring: Lucas as Alexander Dane   Like...

The caravan keeps rolling, and the adventurers are attracting more attention to themselves with their heroics.  Can they keep themselves out of sight for this last leg of the journey, or will their scrutiny of the cult cause a violent response?  Find out as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xande...

Alex Dane has found himself trapped on a deserted, un-mapped island with little food or water and almost no chance for rescue.  Yet the most horrific discovery is that he may not be alone.  Signs of human life on the island and the bizarre behavior of the shark only reinforce the unnatural peril he finds himself in.  Will Lucas find a solution to these bizarre troubles, or will this unnamed isle c...

Somewhere between Baldur's Gate our party finds themselves stuck between the hazards of the road and the dangers of the cultists.  Find out what happens next as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.  The road goes ever on and on... Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xander Darkwood, the Half-Elf Paladin Matt as Zebul Seabane, the Huma...

Lucas and Cody are back to discuss character creation.  They give advice on how to create unique and dynamic characters, and Cody leads Lucas through character creation in the horror RPG Don't Rest Your Head.  We also read our first piece of fan mail!   Like what you hear?  Want to leave us a comment or ask a question?  Have a topic for us to cover?  Let us know by writing in to betweentwocrits@gm...

Alexander Dane, freelance journalist, has traveled to southeast Asia to cover several important news topics in the region.  Yet while investigating the islands of Micronesia, the auteur finds himself in a sticky situation.  Will the WWI vet be able to survive in harsh conditions, or will he find his way out of danger once more?  Join the Rancor's Brothel as we start the third Monophobia game, Robi...

The party is getting accustomed to the hazards of life on the road, making a few more enemies than they do friends.  Will they last traveling with dragon cultists for the next month, or will battle ensue?  I'm sure you don't need to listen to know that answer... join us as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.   Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fig...

Still hot on the trail of the Cult of the Dragon, our fearless party awaits their arrival in Baldur's Gate in order to tail them north towards Waterdeep.  Yet a few complications arise along the way, including a couple of familiar faces that the group doesn't expect.  Find out what happens next by downloading our latest episode of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.   Star...

Having made it to Baldur's Gate, the party is tasked with two important tasks: Discovering the whereabouts of the cult, and keeping a low profile.  Will they accomplish either?  Find out by listening as we continue our playthru of the Dungeons and Dragons adventure, Hoard of the Dragon Queen.   Starring: Lucas as Yas the Drow Fighter Troy as Xander Darkwood, the Half-Elf Paladin Matt as Zebul Seab...

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An obelisk has appeared, and finding no solution to escape this isle of madness the survivors head towards it.  Yet, it seems clear that the monstrous inhabitants of this cursed island won't let them reach their destination without a fight.  Download now to listen to the final episode of Devourers in the Mist, a Trail of Cthulhu adventure.   Starring: Spencer as Charlie Allred Matt as Professor Ez...

Attention loyal brothelites; we're starting a new show and need your help.  Between Two Crits is our half mailbag half Q&A show where we will field questions, compliments, and gripes sent in by you, the listener!  So send an email to betweentwocrits@gmail.com  along with your name and where you're from.  We'll put out another ep as soon as we have a few questions.  This time, Lucas and Cody chat a...

After some rest and relaxation (or at least as much as this party can stand) the guys have stumbled into the thick of the plot, led by Picklebritches' nosing.  Yet what have Frume and Leosin been up to, and exactly how far does the Cult of the Dragon spread?  Tune in to find out, as we continue our playthru of Hoard of the Dragon Queen, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.   Starring: Lucas as Yas th...