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!!
Zed Moore, Rachel Anastasi-Marais, Tom Jarvis, Torben Klausen
Send us a textWhat a year! Thank you to everyone who listens, you mean everything to us!! We'll be back with the next arc at the start of 2025 so look out for that...Feel free to email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a textThe gang concludes their epic InSpectres adventure! What did you think of InSpectres? Email us at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a textThe gang continue their parade of insanity across Wellington New Zealand...Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
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Send us a textThis week we try something new! An awesome RPG called Inspectres. If you're interested in getting the rules you can find those here.Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
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Send us a textA special Guy Fawkes episode of RPG Horror Stories!Email the show with your stories deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and check out our posts on the socials @deadbeatdnd
Send us a textThis week the team create rpg characters based on real life dating profiles (again)!Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com with your dating or dnd storiesFollow the show @deadbeatdnd
Send us a textIn this extra long episode, the Deadbeats decide that they're going to beat this book or die trying. There are curses, tears, and a whole lotta Sonic. Can these four adults beat a book for children? Listen to find out!Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a textThe gang continue to descend into madness. Will they finally defeat the evil Robotnik?Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and follow us on instagram at @deadbeatdnd to see art from the book
Send us a textThe gang continue on their journey to beat robotnik and overcome their grief after the Tails incident last episode.Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and follow us on instagram at @deadbeatdnd to see art from the book
Send us a textThis episode the squad try to beat a cursed choose your own adventure book from the 90s! Do they do it? Well there's a part one in the title so...Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and follow us on instagram at @deadbeatdnd to see photos of the cursed tome and to see Zed's sonic art
Send us a textHowdy folks! This episode the gang discuss a creepy poster, a player who was killed during session zero, and someone dming for their boyfriend who'd never played before...Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a textThis episode Torben finally gets his revenge on Joel! We also read some crazy reddit stories about Kirby homebrew, Shadowkiller, and a player who rolled to gaslight and rob their party.Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a textA Weed Warlock, a Rick Rolling Bard, and a Gaslighting Rouge! This episode the gang try something a bit different...Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a textThis episode the gang discuss the plight of the DM, a targeted cleric, and other RPG systems.
Send us a textIn this episode the squad discuss actual cybercrime, bad joke items, and try to get to the bottom of a potential cheating scandal. Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com any of your own dnd stories, or message us @deadbeatdnd on socials.
Send us a Text Message.This episode, the squad discuss power gamers, whiny players, and their plans to take on the fantasy crypto market.Email the podcast at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a Text Message.This episode the team discuss DMs who insert anti vax propaganda into their games, as well as Pathfinder 2E, and the board game Root.Campaign episodes returning soon!Email the show at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a Text Message.This week the gang talks self aware problem players, BBEG monologues, and controversial redditors.Email the podcast at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a Text Message.This episode Rachel is ambushed by Torben and his relentless trivia games.Send us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com
Send us a Text Message.Producer Joel joins Tom, Rachel and Zed to discuss some unhinged reddit stories!
Send us a Text Message.The lads chat about the final episodes of the Underdark arc!Zed Moore - @zedmooreorlessTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Send us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the podcast!
Send us a Text Message.In this arc finale, the squad flies for their life out of the underdark. What awaits them on the surface? Will they make it out of Zerena's clutches? Who's to say? And quite frankly, I don't think I want to know...Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Send us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the podcast!
Send us a Text Message.The gang get hostile and toxic during an intense combat against the Drow.Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Send us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the podcast!
Send us a Text Message.In this wild episode, the Illumignomy are judged for their sins. Bradicus makes a mortal enemy, El Andy gets in over his head, and Silkenweb learns about her tragic past.Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Send us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the podcast!
The gang finally chooses a team name, and let me tell you... it's a banger. A wild night out on the town results in magic items, pixie dust, and a very strange tavern indeed!Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Send us an email at deadbeatdnd@gmail.com and we'll read it out on the podcast!
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 @zedmooreorlessEnjoy the episode and look forward to a new campaign ep, next week!
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.comZed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
This episode is so hectic, I can't even joke about it! You'll just have to listen!!Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
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.
In this episode Bradicus confronts hard truths, El'Andy get's stressed out, and Silkenweb is framed.Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
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 @zedmooreorlessRachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_amTorben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvisOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd and Tiktok @deadbeat.dnd You can also find the podcast on Youtube!Follow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
Tom and Zed discuss an insane reddit story.Check out the filmed version here!
This episode the gang discuss super Tarrasques, problematic wives, and ugly player characters.Check out our youtube channel!
Web becomes bearer of the light, Bradicus becomes a blimp, and El'Andy become a pincushion in this thrilling episode!Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollSpecial thanks to Joel LuscombeFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
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 - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
The squad is back baby!!!!!!!!Bradicus abuses alcohol, Silkenweb breaches privacy, and El'Andy commits fraud. Did you miss 'em?Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsRate the show five stars and have your review read out on the podcast!
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!
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
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 - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcasts
This episode, the battle for Yellowseed comes to a conclusion. Also, Zed continues to torture Torben through the power of improvised storytelling.Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe, 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.
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 - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe, and listen to our arc finale episode coming out Tuesday 28th of November!!!
Wait why is Torben in the DM chair?? The gang takes a break from the campaign to celebrate the spoOokiest time of year.
The heroes head home, dads in toe. Bradicus feuds with Bik, Web becomes a smoker, and El'Andy meets a god?!Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe, and listen to our Halloween episode coming out Tuesday 31st of October!!!
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 - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe, and listen to Ep.05 coming out Tuesday 17th of October!!!
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 - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe and listen to Ep.05 coming out Tuesday 5th of October!!!
The squad squares up with some goblins, classic dnd style. El'Andy is mauled by a wet rock, Web is smitten with a hot goblin, and Bradicus kills a tarrasque... Okay that last one was a lie but how sick would that be???Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe and listen to Ep.04 coming out Tuesday 19th of September!!!
This episode Bradicus has fever dreams, El' Andy tells a REALLY good story, and Web almost causes a horrendous hunting accident. The gang learns more about the history of Yellowseed, as they set out on their quest to save the dads.Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on Insta and Tiktok @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe and listen to Ep.03 coming out Tuesday 5th of September!!!
In this first episode we meet the cast, characters and DM!Web, El' Andrew, and Bradicus arrive in the quaint town of Yellowseed. They meet each other in a tavern (as all adventurers do).Shit, immediately goeth downward. Zed Moore - DMRachel Anastasi-Marais - SilkenwebTorben Klausen - El'AndrewTom Jarvis - Bradicus the WiseOutro music by Matt CarrollFollow us on insta @deadbeatdndFollow @basejumpcomedy for more awesome podcastsSubscribe and listen to Ep.02 coming out Tuesday 22nd of August!!!
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