Join us for part two of “I Knew You’d Be Little Sht*s,” our on-going celebration of the Critical Role cast being their most chaotic (or, as Matt Mercer would say, being “little sh*ts”). Because let’s be honest—there are moments that only happen at a D&D table. Where else do you hear a sentence like, “We superglued the golden phallus to her hand!”?

In this episode, we dive into standout moments from Campaigns 2 and 3: watch Chetney Pock O'Pea and Laudna take to the skies, and revisit the unforgettable interrogation of…a chair. Our hosts are in top form, delivering commentary that’s as sharp as it is hilarious.

And we’re not alone—special guest Spencer Wight returns to join the fun!

We had a blast recording this one, and we hope you have just as much fun listening.

Grab your dice, loosen your cloak, and prepare to laugh until you roll a nat 1 — because this episode of Critical Role Models is gonna be chaos (the fun kind).

Join us with special guest Spencer as we dive headfirst into the funniest and most unhinged moments from Critical Role Campaign 1. From Grog's shopping trip gone wrong to confusing cows, this highlight reel has everything we love about roleplaying gone gloriously off the rails.

And this is just part one! Next month we'll have clips from C2, C3 and beyond.

Now, normally Critical Role Models is all about sharpening your storytelling skills and leveling up your roleplay—but this time? We’re just here for a good time.

So pop that healing potion, sit back and remember: no plan survives contact with your players (sorry Matt).

We’ve conquered the Dungeons… now it’s time for the Dragons.

In this high-flying episode of Critical Role Models, we break down what makes dragons the ultimate fantasy icon—and how you can make them unforgettable at your table.

Whether you’re a Dungeon Master looking to craft a legendary wyrm or a player determined to claim that hoard, this episode is packed with actionable tips and epic inspiration.

We use two of Critical Role's most memorable dragons as examples:

• Raishan – The Diseased Deceiver. A masterclass in manipulation, long games, and layered villainy.
• Gelidon – The Nightmare in Ivory. Proof that a dragon encounter can be terrifying, personal, and brutally simple.

Level up your storytelling. Sharpen your blades. And remember—every dragon has a weakness… if you’re clever enough to find it. 🔥

Want to design dungeons like Matt Mercer? We'll help by breaking down the fundamentals of dungeons. We analyze two famous dungeons from Critical Role Campaign 2—the Happy Fun Ball and the Crawling King's Cage—to show you how Matt connects story threads, creates memorable challenges, and builds a great experience for his players. Whether you're a DM preparing your first dungeon or a player wanting to understand the craft, this episode reveals the building blocks behind Matt's legendary dungeon design and how you can build your own delicious dungeon.

Timestamps:

• 0:02:49 - History of Dungeons in D&D
• 0:06:46 - Concept: Location, Denizens, and Goal
• 0:20:33 - Designing Dungeons: Rooms with Stuff
• 0:24:21 - Denizens: Who Lives There?
• 0:34:00 - Rewards: Treasure and Information
• 0:37:30 - Room Description: The Three Senses Rule
• 0:44:10 - External Groups and World Building
• 0:51:43 - Twists: When Things Aren't What They Seem
• 0:54:59 - Crit Role Stat & Blanking w/ Critical Role

You need to nerd out…on The Mighty Nein! Welcome to our season 3 premiere.

While watching the new animated show, we were amazed at how the campaign was adapted and we are excited for what the future holds.

The show also left us wondering what we could bring back to our home games. Whether you’re new to Critical Role and D&D or you’re a long-time critter, this show can cast bardic inspiration on your home games.

Welcome! 00:00

Podcast Segments & Giveaway 02:00

How Might Nein Meets: Show vs Home Game 11:23

Navigating Character Tension 21:02

Adapting Campaign Stories for Animated Series 23:59

Building Wildemount Characters for Your Home Game 39:03

Predictions for Season 2 (Spoilers) 44:59

Wrapping Up 56:40

Listeners old and new, come hear what we have in store for you!

We are spilling the tea in a bonus episode all about what has been happening this summer with Critical Role! We have reports from Comic Con and Gen Con, as well as tips for going to other cons this summer.

We answer questions like: What’s it really like to go to a live show? Is the VIP package really worth it? and Should you wait in line for merch? These and other hard-hitting questions are covered by our correspondents in the field.

Gina returns as our guest host and we are joined by our special guest Sara, from Tales of Exandria.

We will also cover when too much tea was spilled and the C4 announcement was spoiled. What do we think is in store for Campaign 4? All this and more in this Bonus Action episode of Critical Role Models!

Follow Gina @pixiegiftfashions

Follow Sara @talesofexandria

Con Debrief: 2:35

Indy Live Show Debrief (No Spoilers): 31:16

C4 Announcement: 54:56

Mighty Nein Animated Series: 1:17:19

For the final episode of our second season, Josh sits down with special guest Scott Mayfield to discuss Brennan Lee Mulligan, one of Critical Role's most famous guest stars.

We discuss how Brennan helps his players create rich, compelling PCs, how he manages rapid shifts in tone and how his understanding of the PCs motivations lets him guide them through his campaigns.

**We also announce the winner of our Get Out the Vote Giveaway!! If you still haven't voted for us for Best Podcast Hosts, we kindly ask you go to www.critawards.org/ **

Time Stamps

00:00 Giveaway announcement, intro & crit role news

08:50 How Brennan hooks you

21:35 Quickly shifting tone

28:39 Creating rich PCs

41:16 Powerful thematic moments

1:13:28 Lighting round: Matt vs Brennan comparison

1:26:40 BLMs impact on D&D