Distracted by Side Quests
Radio Drama Podcasts
A group of video gamers throw down their controllers and pick up dice for the first time to play Dungeons & Dragons. What could possibly go wrong? Distracted by Side Quests is an actual play D&D podcast. We've been playing video games for many years and only recently 'discovered' Dungeons and Dragons. Spread across 3 timezones, we're loving the drama, laughs and shocks as we play this fantastic game. Join Phil the Dungeon Master as he guides our intrepid party - Tralen (played by Greg), a snooty Elf Wizard; Kim (played by Kim), a hapless Halfling Rogue; Hector (played by Jason), an overly enthusiastic Barbarian; Jatic (played by Mark) a grumpy Dwarf Fighter (played by Mark); and Paarthurnax (played by Rich), a Dragonborn Paladin whose name nobody can pronounce. Visit us at https://distractedbysidequests.com or follow us on Twitter @distracteddnd
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Radio Drama Podcasts
Description:
A group of video gamers throw down their controllers and pick up dice for the first time to play Dungeons & Dragons. What could possibly go wrong? Distracted by Side Quests is an actual play D&D podcast. We've been playing video games for many years and only recently 'discovered' Dungeons and Dragons. Spread across 3 timezones, we're loving the drama, laughs and shocks as we play this fantastic game. Join Phil the Dungeon Master as he guides our intrepid party - Tralen (played by Greg), a snooty Elf Wizard; Kim (played by Kim), a hapless Halfling Rogue; Hector (played by Jason), an overly enthusiastic Barbarian; Jatic (played by Mark) a grumpy Dwarf Fighter (played by Mark); and Paarthurnax (played by Rich), a Dragonborn Paladin whose name nobody can pronounce. Visit us at https://distractedbysidequests.com or follow us on Twitter @distracteddnd
Language:
English
Contact:
ocdandd
Website:
http://ocdandd.com/
Email:
phil@ocdandd.com
Episodes
'Sticks and stones will break my bones' E37
2/15/2022
The Misfits find themselves in the depths of Thundertree, looking for lost treasure. But the Ash Zombies are the least of their worries.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
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Duration:00:43:52
'Beef Jerky Psychopath' E36
2/1/2022
The Misfits head back to Phandelin to pickup their reward. It isn't long before they find themselves in trouble, once again.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:39:27
Important: Show Update
1/11/2022
Quick update on the change of name for the OCD&D Podcast
Hi, Phil here, your DM. I just wanted to give you an update on a big change to the show that will be taking place over the coming weeks.
It's become apparent that back in 2109, what started out as an innocent play on our 'Overseas Connection' podcast heritage, the title OCD&D turned out to be a bad choice.
None of us on the show have OCD (to any large extent) and furthermore we don't represent the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder...
Duration:00:02:13
'I'll just push it in slightly....' E35
8/5/2021
The Misfits discover a mysterious wizard. Who is he? Why is he here? Where are the hostages? And more importantly, why isn't he intimidated?
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:01:10:15
'Like a bad Pirates of the Caribbean' E34
4/6/2021
The Redbrand hideout is proving a challenge to the Misfits, where feats of strength are failed and a wet, oddly quiet, Dwarf swings true with his morning star. Will they find the hostages?
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:43:55
'Leap Before You Look' E33
3/16/2021
Still working their way through the Redbrand hideout, The Misfits do not appear to have stealth high on their priority list, and Jatic decides to go for a little swim.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:49:35
'Let's Open All of the Doors' E32
11/23/2020
After defeating the mysterious Nothic, the party continue to explore the hideout in their standard bloody and noisy fashion.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:40:28
'An Eye Popping Experience' E31
11/17/2020
The party find their way down a secret passage and into the Redbrand headquarters under Tresander Manor. What foes await them?
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:46:09
'Return of the Dwarf' E30
11/10/2020
Jatic rejoins the party after an excessively long sleep, just in time for them to take on the Redbrands outside the Sleeping Giant.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:46:14
'Someone needs a good wash' E29
11/2/2020
Having defeated the Orcs at Wyvern Tor, the trio of Tralen, Hector and Kim head back to Phandelin to claim their reward, and maybe have a wash.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:38:08
'Hector's Orc Outreach Program' E28
10/26/2020
Following the defeat of Bughor and Fred the Ogre, Hector reaches out to help a misguided Orc.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:41:29
'Trouble at Wyvern Tor' E27
10/19/2020
Tralen, Kim and Hector head out to Wyvern Tor to investigate an Orc problem.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:47:36
'Zombie Barbecue' E26
10/5/2020
Tralen, Hector and Kim battle a mad Mage and his zombie entourage. Did anyone bring ketchup?
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:43:28
'Oddities at Owl Well Tower' E25
10/1/2020
Tralen, Hector and Kim head to the Owl Well Tower to investigate the strange goings-on, and discover a nasty smell.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:46:02
'Meat-Club' E24
9/21/2020
Kim finally catches up with Tralen and Hector as they enjoy some breakfast in Stonehill Inn. However, some local ruffians have other plans.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:46:08
'Distracted by sidequests' E23
9/14/2020
Tralen and Hector chat to more of the locals and get distracted from the mission by the numerous sidequests on offer.
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:36:13
'Where's the Food?' E22
9/7/2020
Tralen and Hector form an advance party and head into the town of Phandelin for some reconnaissance, and some food...
Join Phil the DM as he guides our intrepid team (a grumpy Dwarf Fighter, a snooty Elf Wizard, a hapless Halfling Rogue, a sweary Dragonborn Paladin and an overly-enthusiastic Barbarian Beserker) as they attempt to make it through a day without getting killed.
Duration:00:43:20
'Igor's Challenge' A One-Shot Special: Part 3 E21
8/31/2020
In the third and final part of this One-Shot special, Igor, the renowned engineer, is hosting his last annual Dungeon Challenge, where a prize can be won 'greater than your wildest dreams'.
Murphy and Raygar, strangers until this point, team up together to take on the challenge and hopefully win.
Duration:00:43:49
'Igor's Challenge' A One-Shot Special: Part 2 E20
8/24/2020
In part 2 of this One-Shot special, Igor, the renowned engineer, is hosting his last annual Dungeon Challenge, where a prize can be won 'greater than your wildest dreams'.
Murphy and Raygar, strangers until this point, team up together to take on the challenge and hopefully win.
Duration:00:53:42
'Igor's Challenge' A One-Shot Special: Part 1 E19
8/17/2020
In this One-Shot special, Igor, the renowned engineer, is hosting his last annual Dungeon Challenge, where a prize can be won 'greater than your wildest dreams'.
Murphy and Raygar, strangers until this point, team up together to take on the challenge and hopefully win.
Duration:00:53:42