Try Not To Die

FLASHING BACK... to Balderheim! Post-Zola and Erza's escape from Avaricci, we pick up with our two dragon lords, Anacra and Frigiditch (plus Frigiditch's most unhinged servant, Bikamint)! Who will come out as the scaly victor, and who will take possession of the Evoker Stone? The sequel to this episode will be coming out on our Patreon this week! Follow us there for even amore Loose Thread episode...

FLASHING BACK to months before the Campaign One finale... Join us south of the capital in the pirate city of S'bagliare, where Captain Styx and the crew of the Feral Free throw a battle-frenzied birthday bash for the local ruler: Duke Delmar Todesbringer! Happy fall, we MISSED you! We're bringing this Content Surge out of the ol' Patreon vault and onto the main feed. Speaking of Patreon: before we...

In this final (for now) episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive talk-back show, The Afterlife, we'll be chatting all things finale, and reflecting on Campaign One as a whole. Thank you for listening! We'll be back this fall with more TNTD. For now, follow us on our socials to stay updated on any bonus content, our upcoming musical episode, and Campaign Two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

As the end of the world draws near, our heroes hold tightly to the pain, the love, and the joy that make up every part of it. FINALE OF CAMPAIGN ONE. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening- we were truly lucky to tell this story with you all. We'll be back in the fall with Campaign Two of Try Not To Die. Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and Lisa...

Days prior to the end of the world, the Smycolytes make good on a few promises, then begin to rally their forces. Join us tomorrow on our Patreon for the final (Patreon-exclusive) episode of the Afterlife! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito & Lisa Condemi Sound Effects: “Book Sound Effects” - AllSounds/AudioNauti "Battle with Monsters and Magic" - Michaël...

After strange dreams, the Smycolytes search for Cicirose; briefly meet Paddlewick's new ruler; and confront Lord Grimwald Tinderdick re: Trick's contract. Join our Patreon to access all of our music, monthly bonus episodes, our bi-weekly after-show, and more! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and Lisa Condemi Sound Effects: “Book Sound Effects” - AllSoun...

Reunited by the power of friendship, our heroes party before the world ends (and squeeze in a little heist along the way). Join us tomorrow for the Afterlife, the bi-weekly show where we discuss two episodes at a time and usually play a mystifying game! Over on our $5 Patreon tier. Your support truly means the world. Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and...

With the Phoenix Flower finally secured, the new trio will need an old ally's help to bring back their fallen friend. Join our Patreon community to hear our bi-weekly after-show, The Afterlife, as well as monthly bonus episodes, all the music from the show, and more! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and Lisa Condemi Sound Effects: “Book Sound Effects”...

The new trio searches for a rumored component that could bring back their ally. Content warning: suicidal ideation. There are moments in this episode where characters who fail a despair/fear mechanic express very low thoughts. If you're sensitive to this kind of content, you could skip 51:00 - 1:46:00 and avoid the bulk of it (you'll miss the combat, but get everything you need plot-wise). Please...

Marfin, Brigid, Zola and Trick return to the Material Plane, and catch up on all that they have missed. Welcome back!!! There will be six more episodes of Try Not To Die (totaling 100), released over the next six Tuesdays. We truly can not thank you enough for your support over these last 3.5 years, and we can not wait for you to hear this final arc. If you'd like to support us monetarily, we're r...

In Marfin's laboratory, the trio clashes at last against Dean Flae Chantris and the forces of the Omni Malum. Marfin remembers something important. Thank you for your continued listenership and support through this arc. We could not do it without our Patreon patrons! We'll be chatting about the finale and what comes next over on The Afterlife tomorrow. We'll be taking April off from posting main f...

Happy #TNTDTuesday! No new episode today, but here is a little information about our plans for the next month. We'll be back next Tuesday (April 4th) with the finale episode of this arc. Read our arc recaps at trynottodiepod.com, and support us on our Patreon at patreon.com/trynottodiepod! We also have a Tiktok now- follow us @trynottodiepod! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi and Ashley Goodwi...

In the penultimate episode of our sixth arc, Smyte, Brigid and Zola delve the depths of Marfin's mansion, stumbling upon that which is... Inevitable. We'll be back next week with the finale of this arc! Join our $5 Patreon tier to hear our NEXT WEEK'S episode of The Afterlife, where we discuss this episode + the finale! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi and Ashley Goodwin. Music by Noah Perito...

The knowledge of the void cannot be escaped. Join our $5 Patreon tier to hear our post-episode talkback show, The Afterlife, where the DM lowers the screen and there are conspiracies galore! New episodes released every other Wednesday at 9AM EST. Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and Lisa Condemi Sound Effects: "Book Sound Effects" - Allsounds/Audionaut...

The crew deals with Marfin's bouncer; later, they cross paths with an old foe and potential friend. Brigid returns to the site of a previous adventure. Produced by Noah Perito, Ashley Goodwin and Lisa Condemi Music by Noah Perito and Lisa Condemi Join our Patreon to support the show, check out 3+ years of monthly bonus episodes, and hear us talk about the show every other Wednesday! Sound Effects:...

After a disastrous journey to the land of cheese, the trio goes on a door-opening spree, meeting more of Marfin's "friends" and raising further questions about his strange collection of demiplanes. Check out our $5 Patreon tier tomorrow (Wednesday) to hear our post-episode show, The Afterlife, where we'll be discussing the last two chapters, conspiring about the rest of the arc, and giving plenty...

After finding themselves floundering in the deep end, our heroes seek higher ground. Zola speaks more closely with NP. Check us out on Patreon! Your donations help us make cool art for the show, get better sound equipment, and dream up cool new things. This month's upcoming Valentine's Day themed Content Surge, a mad dating show parody/fugue-state starring Paragon and featuring a star-studded cast...

As time ticks on, Zola, Brigid and Smyte unearth some of the deeper horrors contained within Marfin's multi-planar mansion. Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi & Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito & Lisa Condemi Sound Effects:  "Book Sound Effects" - Allsounds/Audionauti "Fire-in-fireplace-close-up-reverberant2" - silencyo_silencyo "Door opening 1" - Bowen707 “Forest Daytime” - Sword Coast Soun...

With the ghosts of their pasts close behind them, Brigid, Smyte and Zola search desperately for Marfin through the many rooms of his multi-planar mansion. Join us at 7PM EST TONIGHT! on twitch.tv/trynottodiepod, where we'll be celebrating our third birthday with a livestream! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and Lisa Condemi Sound Effects:  "Book Sound Eff...

A world within a shop.  The trio delve deep into Marfin's Magnificent Magical... Multi-verse? in search of the mage himself, NP, the golden crown, and more answers regarding Marfin's mysterious missing memories... Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito & Lisa Condemi Sound Effects:  "Book Sound Effects" - Allsounds/Audionauti "Door opening 1" - Bowen707 "Fire-in...

Welcome to Arc VI of Try Not To Die! Zola tries to reach Brigid and Smyte as the Temple of the Wild comes under imperial attack. How will our heroes wiggle out of this one?  Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, Ashley Goodwin   Music by Noah Perito & Lisa Condemi  Sound Effects:  "Book Sound Effects" - Allsounds/Audionauti  “Mysterious Jungle” - Michaël Ghelfi  “Portal-ide” - couchhero  "crowd-i...

Welcome... to the recap! Whether you're a dedicated fan or brand new to the adventure, we hope you enjoy this newly updated synopsis, which covers all five arcs of Try Not To Die so far (Chapters 1 - 83).  We will be BACK to canon episodes next week, with the premiere of Arc VI, Chapter Eighty-Four! Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, and Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito and Lisa Condemi Sou...

Thank you for all of your incredible support this year! In this end-of-year wrap-up episode, we answer your most Frequently Asked Questions, and reflect on the last 12 months of Try Not To Die. Produced by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi, Ashley Goodwin Music by Noah Perito, Lisa Condemi Sound Effects: "fire-in-fireplace-close-up-reverberant2" - silencyo__silencyo of Freesound.org "Book Sounds Effects"...

When the Diddlepiss Family left on their Frostjoy vacation, they forgot one small thing... KEVPHIN! For our third annual Frostjoy Special we join Ashley Goodwin and Lisa Condemi as they reprise their roles of Frankie and Jacob featured in the special bonus episode "THE PIGEODYSSEY" BEFORE they were pigeons. We will releasing our LAST episode of the year on the 27th, "The End of the Year Wrap Up Re...

Here's a teaser of Noah's interview with R. E. Levy, author and creator of Tales From The Ridge! They chat story-telling, world-building, and general nerdish-ness. Join our Patreon (or R. E. Levy's!) to hear the interview for as little as $1. To learn more about Tales From The Ridge and R.E. Levy's other projects, head here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices