One half variety show, one half roleplaying campaign, Daft Monks is a modern pop culture podcast for gamers and sadists alike. Join us every other Friday for funny anecdotes, useless trivia, and the latest installment of our real play Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Formerly known as Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, season two features everyone’s favorite deviants, the notorious Abraham Van Helsing and Trevor Belmont. Support the show at www.daftmonks.com or by sharing your favorite episode on social media.
On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates address their year-long hiatus, artificial intelligence, and the future of the podcast. Belmont introduces Van Helsing to his family home, which apparently needs no introduction. Intro & Activity | The Nates discuss the ridiculous potential of AI and a series of avatars they created in an AI mobile app.Campaign | The Daft Monks return to Belmonts childhood home to better arm themselves for the fight against Dracula. Belmont works through family trauma, while Van Helsing makes himself quite comfortable.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | TwitchThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.
On this special episode of Daft Monks, the Nates take a break from the campaign to recap their experience at the 2022 Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention in Tucson, Arizona.Featured in this episode:@wildwestcon@madame_perry@phoenix_de_la_rosa@absinthemindedaz@slipstreamabsinthe@islanderbobazInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | TwitchThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious (or at least wildly exaggerated). No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates talk bowling, Debra Ann Wolf's upcoming Twitch D&D show, and more. The Daft Monks awaken to a murder most foul in the Herron Vineyard church.Intro & Activity | Nate discovers he was his team's handicap on his teenage bowling team and they both discuss the fairy tale setting of Children of Earte coming to Twitch. In anticipation of Robert Patterson's Batman movie, the Nates both take a BuzzFeed quiz to determine which Gotham supervillains they emulate.Campaign | Just before sneaking out in the cover of night from the Herron Vineyard church, the Daft Monks stumble into a murder mystery with four mysterious culprits. Belmont conducts an investigation while Van Helsing's bizarre nutcracker obsession comes to light.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | TwitchThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
On this episode of Daft Monks, the Nates talk about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the return of Futurama to Hulu, the 2000 Dungeons & Dragons movie, and more. The Daft Monks arrive at the Vatican of the East to meet with Blade's contact.Intro & Activity | Scandal at the winter Olympics, what the Chernobyl Olympic Games would look like, the Director of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and more. With Valentine's Day this month, Nate takes a stab at guessing some of the most iconic TV couples of all time.Campaign | After arriving at Herron Vinyard, a religious headquarters for Dracula slayers, Van Helsing disguises himself in an attempt to avoid making a scene. The daft monks meet with Blade's contact, and a dire situation is revealed.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | TwitchThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
On this episode of Daft Monks, Nate talks about the gift that keeps giving. We give Wordle a once-over, review Vox Machina on Amazon Prime, and the Daft Monks take a trip down cannibal lane.Intro & Activity | Nate discusses his second go-around with Covid-19 and discusses the growing popularity of the game "Wordle." Nate gives a skeptical review of Critical Role's new animated show, Vox Machina. The Nates improv Bruce Wayne (based on Pete Holmes' web series) on a 70s style dating show with criminal masterminds. Bane attempts to audition for the reality show "Chopped."Campaign | After a quick resupply at their home, the Daft Monks say goodbye to their quaint village and seek out Blade's contact along the way. Their path brings them to a curious town overrun with starved orphans and a mysterious oracle.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | TwitchThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
On the season 2 premiere of Daft Monks, the Nates are back, remotely, with updates about their new year.Intro & Activity | Nate readies a move, while other Nate embraces tattoos, traffic school, and embracing a life of crime. They discuss the upcoming Monsters of the Multiverse sourcebook and speculate on the next iteration of Dungeons and Dragons. The Nates workshop the plots of major 2022 blockbuster movies, from Greta Thunberg's appearance in Aquaman 2, to the sad, tragic tale of the Penguin villain in The Batman.Campaign | After months of retirement from the monster hunter business, Van Helsing heads into town to look for a job to help with the duo's increasingly restrictive financial situation. After a suspicious amount of time, Belmont decides to check in and clean up the mess his partner seems to have created. No playground is safe in this new adventure of Daft Monks: Legend of the D Hunters.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | TwitchThe story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
Daft Monks makes RPG games and discussions accessible to audiences who are not familiar with the rules of Dungeons and Dragons or the nuances characteristic of the player community. Hosted by both a blue-collar conservative and a white-collar, LGBT liberal, we joke about our differences and come together to entertain and share our favorite pastime. The combines the fantasy subject matter of Critical Role with the hilarity of Dungeons and Daddies.Season two features everyone's favorite deviants, the notorious Abraham Van Helsing and Trevor Belmont, as they struggle to do anything right and uncover the revival of their old nemesis Dracula.Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Twitch
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, Batman is introduced to his son, a member of the League of Shadows, and thwarts Mr. Freeze and his unruly electric bill.
On this episode of D Hunters, Van Helsing tries his hand at speed dating after an unfortunate accident befalls a village's entire population of eligible bachelors. The Nates swap stories from school, talk janitors, and fixate on an excessive amount of ravioli.
On this episode of Class Closeup, the hosts take a look at one of the most popular classes in Dungeons and Dragons: the sex-laden Bard. We talk about what kind of players should play bard, what bards excel at, when to avoid playing bard, and name some example bards we've seen in pop culture.
On this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts try to stump each other once more with another round of movie pitches. Befitting of the season, the Nates pick their favorite, nonsensical Hallmark holiday movies to paraphrase hilariously and quiz each other, and even throw in some fake movie premises for fun. Because let's be real, you'd never know the difference anyway.
On this episode of Roleplay for One, a private investigator discovers a strange shack in the middle of Lake Arkham. Nate theorizes that robots are on the rise and we welcome our newest patron at the end of the episode.
On this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts read off clues for Nate to guess the top-grossing holiday gift from each year of the 80s and 90s. The age-old question of how soon can you celebrate Christmas is answered, and Nate goes on a crazy liberal rant about Christmas trees.
In this episode of PTSD&D, the Nates revisit the Captain Planet universe to the moment where the Planeteers formally share their complaints about Wheeler's environmentally-unfriendly behavior. Like the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar! Link below.
In this episode of Roleplay for One, an investigative journalist brings a surprisingly intuitive dancer on a date to an art gallery where they uncover a dark, forbidden ritual. Enjoy the show? Become a patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of I Call Shenanigans, Nate has some strong feelings about renewable energy. We talk about our gripes from this year's Halloween season, and we drop some hints about Season 2. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of D Hunters, the Nat1 crew checks in on their favorite ineffectual monster hunters. While camping outside a small village festival, Van Helsing ingests one too many toxic shrooms and runs off in a delirious high in search of a murderous clown syndicate and organized crime. It's up to Belmont and the posse to track him down and minimize the collateral damage. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nate Versus Nate, a new challenger enters the fray. The powerful entity known only as "Chris' girlfriend" arrives to lay claim to the title of "Spookiest." Not to be outdone, Nate comes out swinging as the two compete in their knowledge of horror film trivia and compare tarot readings. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of PTSD&D, Bruce Wayne tries to do something nice for Robin by holding a special intervention dinner party, while Bane and Commissioner Gordon struggle to get to the meaning of the event. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In the second part of this episode of Roleplay for One, Gru boards a mysterious train and is gifted an enchanted skeleton key that seemingly allows him to traverse time. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Roleplay for One, a free-spirited vagabond gets wind of a child's mysterious death by some abandoned tracks. The amethyst-wearing nature man, Gru, is on the case, but not before stopping at the nearby schoolhouse and church to do some research.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Best of the Rest, the Nates talk about their movies, including Robot Jox, The Lighthouse, Big Trouble in Little China, and more. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of All Things, the Nates break down their favorite childhood toys, from action figures and Tamagotchis to Nerf guns and more. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of All Things, the Nates talk board games and buying a vehicle. We cover the gambit, from household staples like Monopoly and Risk to Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Jackbox party games and more! Listen for our recommendations for family and adult games, and some of our favorite board game stories.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this new episode format of Nat1 Presents, we talk supernatural with none other than Nate's mom! We discuss the SK Pierce House, the Mizpah Hotel, the Clown Motel, and so much more. We talk about what Nate is afraid of and his mom shares some childhood memories.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Roleplay for One, the Nates pull off a 1920s heist at the Arkham City National bank. Nate assembles a crew of oddballs and stereotypes, and things go wildly off the rails in the usual Nat1 fashion.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nat1 Presents, our hosts nomi-nate (pun intended) what the next generation of Olympic games should look like. Platinum medals? Jaguars? Speed knitting? The sky is the limit as the Nates reinvent the modern Olympic games for adults (and elderly) with short attention spans.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of All Things, Nate and Chris talk Tokyo Olympics, the Blizzard Activision lawsuit, and all things Final Fantasy. We cover the Pixel Remasters, our favorite entries in the series and more. Meanwhile, Nate fights for his life amid a missing ghost ship.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts and Chris go head to head trying to stump each other with '90s movie premises. We mourn the loss of Nate's mullet, investigate the mystery of Night Bot, and confuse a Roy Rogers with a Rob Roy.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this climactic conclusion to the Rusty arc of Roleplay for One, Rusty, Harry and Bruce take a relaxing excursion to a cabin by a lake to teach Rusty how to fish and become a man. Never one to catch a break, things tense up when escaped convicts, the box, and a questionable park ranger arrive to crash their trip.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of PTSD&D, Batman is called in as a subject matter expert to discuss some of the patients at Arkham Asylum, where he offers bizarrely unique insights for various patients including Bane, Poison Ivy, Penguin, Two-Face, Riddler and Joker.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Whatcha Watchin, our expert horror enthusiast Nate gives his top four all-time worst horror movie endings. We also talk about his family vacation and throw in an all-time favorite horror movie as well.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this segment titled "Whatcha Playin", Chris joins Nate to discuss the games and trailers we've been following post-E3. We discuss the joy of chaos in Sea Thieves, first impressions of the Final Fantasy Stranger of Paradise Demo, and place bets on which Fire Emblem swordsman will be the final Smash Bros DLC.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
The hosts of Nat1 Presents are back with Chris as they discuss a recap of the 2021 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We talk about games we're excited about, huge flops, and even not-so-heart-warming stories from our family vacations. From Elden Ring to Halo Infinite, and all things in between, don't miss Nat1's barely informed take on this year's highlights from the event.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates continue on their '80s nostalgia high and break down their modern take on the first Highlander film. Filled with epic tracks and not-so-epic fight choreographies, the Nates quickly discover that this movie is a head-scratcher and they have no idea what is actually going on.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nate Versus Nate, the hosts face off once again to see who can pitch a bizarro '80s movie premise and stump the other on the title. We talk horrible parents, truckers, tournaments, dancing, and even whip out a special track to set the mood.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
The Nat1 Presents hosts are back with a new Nate Versus Nate episode. This week's challenge? Mortal Kombat trivia. Join the Nates as they try to stump each other with obscure Mortal Kombat facts and misconceptions. Nate also shares his top and bottom Mortal Kombat playable characters.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates and Chris return to the world of Roleplay for One and Call of Cthulhu with some new and old faces. Rusty, the former security guard at the Arkham Museum of Arkham, has finally retired and left behind his days of adventuring with Harry. They part ways, only for Rusty to have a vision in connection to that fated night back at the museum. It's all hands on deck as a motley crew of retirees uncover something foul at the retirement home.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, we learn about the challenges of being the head of PR for a tournament where contestants regularly die gruesome deaths. The doc also speaks to a local dog catcher who is convinced zombie pets are crawling out of the ground at the local pet cemetery.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates and Chris discuss the unloved Ranger class. We talk about disadvantages, subclasses, and ways we think the class could be better. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, Belmont and Van Helsing flee Transylvania after the incident at Dracula's castle (the one where they pushed him down a flight of stairs at his own party...). After rafting to a quiet port town, the D Hunters notice something is afoot, with nothing but an eccentric host waiting to welcome them. Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates return from the dead for some more Roleplay for One and the mystery of the box. Detective Ezra arrives on-site at a carnival to investigate missing persons and is greeted by a number of odd performers.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, special guest Steph returns to school Nate on the current state of Pokémon card collecting, and introduces the new collectible craze that is Mini Brands. We crack open some cereal boxes and booster packs in the search of "the big gay Pikachu," and Nate experiences the thrill of the mini-life firsthand.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, Nate and Chris give a detailed review of Zack Snyder's rerelease cut of Justice League. We also talk about the animated and cinematic history of the Justice League and branch into some of our favorite DC animated films.Enjoy the show? Become a Patron for as little as a dollar!
Mentioned in this episode: The Jock and Nerd Podcast, a pod for comic book and superhero TV and movie news and more, and The Wrong Heroes, an ongoing D&D improv campaign starring hilariously unapologetic antiheroes.In this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates are back in the D&D Deathmatch arena, this time in the Mortal Kombat universe. Sub-zero arrives to take on his opponent Kung Lao... or so he thinks. Instead, he finds a washed-up rec center martial arts instructor with a beer gut. Who will prevail? Is this a sanctioned Mortal Kombat tournament match? Find out on Nat1 Presents: The Podcast. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!
Mentioned in this episode: One Shot Dungeons, an ongoing D&D campaign that incorporates alcohol and various guests each week.In this brand new segment to the show, the Nates return as Trevor Belmont and Van Helsing with a plan to storm Dracula's castle and slay the demon once and for all. Things don't quite go as planned, however, when both Dracula and the castle prove that there is more at play than originally perceived. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!HUMOR DISCLAIMER: Please note that all jokes made are in good fun and in character only. Nat1 and the Nates do not actually share the imaginary views of their fictional characters, and much like the everyday comedian, believe everyone can laugh at themselves. Cheers!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, Nate takes a quick reprieve from Nate's crazy antics and is joined by recurring contributor Chris to talk about the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. We talk about the various games, anime, and movies and how Pokémon itself has impacted our lives and that of our communities over the last two and a half decades. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!
On this episode of Nat1 Presents, the Nates return to the PTSD&D office for more outrageous improv therapy. A spaceman from Among Us experiences trust issues; Wheeler from the planeteers has a breakthrough; and a civil servant exposes the cleanup that goes into cleaning Spiderman's webs off the streets. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents, we return to Call of Cthulhu for another one-shot adventure surrounding "the box." Rusty Grimes, a retiring security guard at a museum in Arkham, has just one more night on the job before he is set to retire. Little does he know that the box, along with its occult following, is arriving that evening for one heck of a sendoff! Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!Not only that, we talk about some of our upcoming collaborations, including an appearance on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, and more.
In this episode of Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, Nate is joined by special guest Chris to discuss memorable moments from their experiences as Dungeon Masters. Join us to learn how to deal with challenging players, how to keep the game fun, what to avoid, and how much to prepare. Then, you too will be able to plan a session for your Dungeons and Dragons friends to ruin. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!
In this episode of Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, the Nates attempt to determine who the bigger nerd is by pitting their nerdiest achievements against each other. Nate shares childhood memories, cosplays, and video game accomplishments, while Nate shares an uncomfortable amount of trauma. Who will prevail as the Nerdiest of Nates in this great Nate debate? Tune in and find out! Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as a dollar!
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