Deadbeat Dungeons and Dragons
Comedy
Welcome to a realm where the divine meets the absurd, and hilarity ensues! Step into the whimsical world of "Deadbeat Dungeons and Dragons" a side-splitting Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that will have you laughing right out of your jandles.
What if god went out for a packet of cigarettes and never came back?
The adventure features a wacky crew, played by some of New Zealand's goofiest improv comedians/nerds. Zed is your DM, accompanied by Tom, Torben, and Rachel playing a perfectly balanced party of characters where no one goes down ev- Wait... where's the healing???
Meet Bradicus - the Human Wizard, Gandolf's party animal cousin. An elderly man who studied at the university his whole life and has nothing to show but a lot of party tricks and a high tolerance to THC.
Meet El'Andrew - the Half-Elf Warlock, proud father, and protege to a fey lord. He likes pina coladas, crocks, and eldrich blast.
Meet Silkenweb - the Tabaxi Fighter, teenage adventurer, and failed bodyguard. The best cat fencer in the land since Shrek 2.
Zed builds an eclectic world inspired by all the things he likes! Studio Ghibli? The vibe of Terry Pratchett? Cooked Australian/New Zealand sketch comedy? All of that stuff!
In a world where god went out for a pack of cigarettes and never came back, what kind of crazy things might happen? Listen and find out!!
Location:
New Zealand
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
Welcome to a realm where the divine meets the absurd, and hilarity ensues! Step into the whimsical world of "Deadbeat Dungeons and Dragons" a side-splitting Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that will have you laughing right out of your jandles. What if god went out for a packet of cigarettes and never came back? The adventure features a wacky crew, played by some of New Zealand's goofiest improv comedians/nerds. Zed is your DM, accompanied by Tom, Torben, and Rachel playing a perfectly balanced party of characters where no one goes down ev- Wait... where's the healing??? Meet Bradicus - the Human Wizard, Gandolf's party animal cousin. An elderly man who studied at the university his whole life and has nothing to show but a lot of party tricks and a high tolerance to THC. Meet El'Andrew - the Half-Elf Warlock, proud father, and protege to a fey lord. He likes pina coladas, crocks, and eldrich blast. Meet Silkenweb - the Tabaxi Fighter, teenage adventurer, and failed bodyguard. The best cat fencer in the land since Shrek 2. Zed builds an eclectic world inspired by all the things he likes! Studio Ghibli? The vibe of Terry Pratchett? Cooked Australian/New Zealand sketch comedy? All of that stuff! In a world where god went out for a pack of cigarettes and never came back, what kind of crazy things might happen? Listen and find out!!
Language:
English
Episodes
Deadbeat Download - Episode 16
5/21/2024
Tom is still away! Is he trapped in the Feywild? I'd say there's at least a 72% chance. In the meantime Torben, Rachel and Zed get together to discuss the most recent eps. Torben tortures Zed with a Fast and Furious based game, and the gang discuss potential campaign theories.
If you want to submit a question for the next Deadbeat Download, flick us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com or dm us at @deadbeatdnd or Zed at @zedmooreorless
Enjoy the episode and look forward to a new campaign ep, next week!
Duration:00:58:49
Ep. 16 - Palace of the Party Prince (Feywild Frolic)
5/7/2024
Team deadbeat finally arrive at the palace to deliver the frahgwanah (no clue how to spell that). El' Andy experiences severe head trauma, Bradicus becomes a prune, and Silkenweb cracks this whole thing wiiiiide open.
We'll be recording a post episode discussion for this ep so get in touch with any thoughts or opinions by emailing deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis
Outro music by Matt Carroll
Special thanks to Joel Luscombe
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Duration:02:09:36
Ep. 15 - Friend, Foe and Fey (Underdark Interlude)
4/23/2024
This episode is so hectic, I can't even joke about it! You'll just have to listen!!
Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis
Outro music by Matt Carroll
Special thanks to Joel Luscombe
Follow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!
Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcasts
Rate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
Duration:01:03:45
Deadbeat Download - Underdark Episodes
4/16/2024
Tom is away (he's alive we promise) so Torben, Rachel and Zed get together to discuss the last few episodes! Grab an ice cold health potion, relax and listen to this chill bonus episode!
Follow the podcast @deadbeatdnd everywhere. Follow @zedmooreorless on instagram.
Duration:00:47:30
Ep.14 - Feeling Frosty in the Feywild (Underdark Interlude)
4/9/2024
In this episode Bradicus confronts hard truths, El'Andy get's stressed out, and Silkenweb is framed.
Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis
Outro music by Matt Carroll
Special thanks to Joel Luscombe
Follow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!
Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcasts
Rate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
Duration:00:59:55
Ep. 13 - Tomb of The Endless Death (Underdark Interlude)
3/26/2024
Things get a little spooky as the gang investigate a strange tomb. Will they make it to the Fragwanah before the full moon? Or will El'Andy have to spend eternity in David Bowie jail? (I assume that's what Zed will do to him)
Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis
Outro music by Matt Carroll
Special thanks to Joel Luscombe
Follow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!
Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcasts
Rate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
Duration:01:35:43
RPG Reddit Stories - My Wife is a Problem Player
3/19/2024
This episode the gang discuss super Tarrasques, problematic wives, and ugly player characters.
Check out our youtube channel!
Duration:00:46:24
RPG Reddit Stories - Charging players $15,000
3/19/2024
Tom and Zed discuss an insane reddit story.
Check out the filmed version here!
Duration:00:20:32
Ep. 12 - Traversing the Abyss (Underdark Interlude)
3/5/2024
Web becomes bearer of the light, Bradicus becomes a blimp, and El'Andy become a pincushion in this thrilling episode!
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
Special thanks to Joel Luscombe
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Duration:01:35:18
Ep. 11 - The Lake of Bad Dreams (Underdark Interlude)
2/19/2024
The team dive head first into the abyss! Bradicus confronts his past, Silkenweb becomes the Bearer of Light, and El' Andy becomes a mer-dad, in this epic episode!
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Duration:01:29:43
Ep. 10 - Farewell to Yellowseed
2/6/2024
The squad is back baby!!!!!!!!
Bradicus abuses alcohol, Silkenweb breaches privacy, and El'Andy commits fraud. Did you miss 'em?
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Duration:01:53:41
Deadbeat Q&A: Wrapping up the first arc
1/1/2024
The squad answers your questions about the campaign so far. Zed mixes things up with a festive surprise.
fyi this episode was recorded pre-christmas so some things may sound slightly dated.
Happy new year everybody!
Duration:01:11:47
Oneshot - Unholy Night: A Holiday Horror
12/25/2023
Merry New Hallows Eve everyone!! Tom gives a jaw dropping dm debut in this Christmas themed horror oneshot. Grab your favourite standard issue imperial post service ration, and listen up... It's a doozy.
Check out the instagram for updates on the shows release schedule over the holiday break. - @deadbeatdnd
Duration:02:15:12
Ep. 09 - El'Andrew, Kingmaker
12/11/2023
In this super fun festival episode, nothing could possibli go wrong! Web dunks on the mayor, Brad takes part in a sobriety program, and El'Andy changes the course of Yellowseed history... for the worse?
This is the last main campaign episode for a few weeks! Over the summer we'll have a bunch of fun oneshots and QnAs so keep an eye out for those!
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Duration:02:05:52
Ep. 08 - Death Wears Green and Gold
11/28/2023
This episode, the battle for Yellowseed comes to a conclusion. Also, Zed continues to torture Torben through the power of improvised storytelling.
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Subscribe, and listen to our next episode coming out Tuesday 12th of December!!! It'll be our last campaign episode for awhile since we'll be doing some other things over the summer break.
Duration:01:44:02
Ep.07 - Cloudy With a Chance of Sunflowers
11/14/2023
The squad squares up with some sunflower skeletons to defend Yellowseed. El'Andy meets his celebrity crush, Bradicus reminisces on his raging 40s, and Web definitely doesn't have magic.
Sh*t's starting to get real!!
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Subscribe, and listen to our arc finale episode coming out Tuesday 28th of November!!!
Duration:01:04:43
Oneshot - The Halloween Treatlets
10/31/2023
Wait why is Torben in the DM chair?? The gang takes a break from the campaign to celebrate the spoOokiest time of year.
Duration:01:40:55
Ep. 06 - The Prince of Parties
10/17/2023
The heroes head home, dads in toe. Bradicus feuds with Bik, Web becomes a smoker, and El'Andy meets a god?!
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Subscribe, and listen to our Halloween episode coming out Tuesday 31st of October!!!
Duration:01:25:38
Ep. 05 - The Fray at The Falls (Part Two)
10/3/2023
The battle for the dads gets resolved one way or another! In this episode goblins fly, goblins cry, and (yeah) goblins die. Disclaimer, this episode includes neither a dungeon, nor a dragon. But it does include a lot of dads and goblins.
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
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Subscribe, and listen to Ep.05 coming out Tuesday 17th of October!!!
Duration:01:24:28
Ep. 04 - The Fray at The Falls (Part One)
9/19/2023
The party finally arrive at the goblin camp where nothing can possibli go wrong... El'Andy becomes one with nature, Web goes hunting for dads, and Bradicus makes a hot beverage. All that and more in part one of this juicy two part ep.
Zed Moore - DM
Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb
Torben Klausen - El'Andrew
Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise
Outro music by Matt Carroll
Follow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdnd
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Subscribe and listen to Ep.05 coming out Tuesday 5th of October!!!
Duration:01:14:10