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Welcome to Dorks in Distress, where four dorky actors gather 'round to play some D&D! Three unlikely heroes attempt to unlock the dark mysteries of their magical world in order to restore the light. Join Dungeon Master Alexandria McCauley and the Dream Team (Jenna Koch, Charles Lee- Rossing, and Erik Dagoberg) every week as they dive into the magical world of Klezendri.

Dorks in Distress


    • Sep 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS


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    S2. Ep. 2: Jerry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 83:44


    This is the episode where Alex wishes she wasn't the DM and regrets making a season two with these fools... We finally meet Jerry.   Music: Dorks Theme by Luca McCauley Assurance by Edoy Swirling Snowflakes - Part 2 by Maarten Schellekens The Sea by Marcos H. Bolanos The Nightmare Strikes Back bu Marcos H. Bolanos

    S.2 Ep. 1: Into the Fey Quag

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 63:37


    Welcome back to Season 2 of Dorks in Distress!! The Dream Team (plus Freya) continues their journey for the truth. On their way to the province of Fathine, they make a quick pitstop into the Fey Quag. d'Avid's froggy senses tingle... and not in a good way.   Music: Dorks in Distress Theme - Luca McCauley  Cobweb Morning by Kai Engal  Heaven Be Here by P C II Ominous-night-master by John Bartmann Short one by Lovira  

    Ep. 25: SEASON FINALE - PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 105:54


    After the surprising return of Cooter Ranch, the Dream Team and friends tackle their final battle of Season 1 in an epic Finale! But what is to come of the Dorks after that?    Music: Dorks theme by Cass McCauley  Delirium by Kai Engel When the dead wake up by Robert Abraham Waltzing in the Rye by Kai Engel Cobweb Morning by Kai Engel  

    Ep. 24: SEASON FINALE - PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 116:28


    The Team reconvene for a brief history lesson in the hotel. After receiving an ominous location from Beau, the Dorks decide they no longer want to be in distress and hatch a plan… the question is what’s the plan?   Music Dorks theme by Cass McCauley  Disco High by UltraCat Fibonacci by Jahzzar  Lavender by Sergey Cheremisinov Ominous-night-master by John Bartmann When the dead wake up by Robert Abraham

    Ep. 23: Hotel for Broken Dreamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 93:22


    After an unresolved reunion between Norah and her father, the Dream Team and entourage head to a hotel to recuperate. Heated arguments, heartfelt conversations, and visits from Gods ensue.   Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley Last Dance by Jahzzar The paralysis spell by Komiku Interception by Kai Engel November by Kai Engel The Woods (Remastered) by Axletree Small waves, froth and beach by Joseph SARDIN

    Ep. 22: Metal & Bronze (w/Steven Jean)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 126:28


    The Titan is released as the fight breaks out in Bleekers. Arthur must fight for his life and try and save his dear friend. Norah is met with some brutal truths as she fights in the ring. Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley Unexpected Little Happenings by UltraCat Nothing Like Captain Crunch by Broke For Free  Covered In Oil by Broke For Free  It Points to That by S&ndC&stl&    Let's Apocalypse Later by Mid-Air Machine Simple Hop by Broke For Free  Life On Mars. Full Stop. by Schemawound 

    Ep. 21: Nightmare on Bleeker Street (w/Steven Jean)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 71:54


    SHYAAH MAN, this one is a doozy! The Dream Team makes into Bleekers to find an underground war forge fight club. A place where Arthur’s worst nightmares are realized.  Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley Unexpected Little Happenings by UltraCat Nothing Like Captain Crunch by Broke For Free  Covered In Oil by Broke For Free  It Points to That by S&ndC&stl&    Let's Apocalypse Later by Mid-Air Machine Simple Hop by Broke For Free  Life On Mars. Full Stop. by Schemawound  Fun Thing by missburusdeer2011 Crowd Cheering Pack by GregorQuendel Anime Sounds by Syna-Max  

    EP. 20: Truth Hurts (w/Steven Jean)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 78:35


    The Dream Team realizes their new half-orc ally is on the same path as them. But the trust of their new friend is threatened when a member questions their intentions.  Featuring special guest Steven Jean! Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley Pursuing Darkness by XTaKeRuX Salue by Kai Engel Brand New World by Kai Engel  Cold War Echo by Kai Engel  Fibonacci by Jahzzar

    Ep. 19: Pedal to the Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 96:03


    The Dream Team finally arrives in Arrowfell. d’Avid’s persistence in finding a popsicle leads him to trouble. The Team meet a new ally… maybe? Featuring special guest Steven Jean! Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauley Unexpected Little Happenings by UltraCat Great Expectations by Kai Engel Pursuing Darkness by XTaKeRuX  

    Ep. 18: The More You Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 63:25


    Some of the Dream Team struggles with their identities now that Emaliah is part of the group. While the others dig deeper into their past with a little help from divine intervention and playful touching!Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyMeekness by Kai Engel Turbochaser by TRG Banks Hand slap around face obtained from  https://www.zapsplat.comCold War Echo by Kai EngelAmbient Creepy Sounds by bolkmarWhip Cracks by CGEffexGhostly Whispers dimbark1

    Ep. 17: Investigation Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 67:10


    The Dream Team piece together more of the ever-growing puzzle. Alex throws a few tantrums when Investigation checks go "Oh so right."Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyAssignment 1 by Drake StaffordMeekness by Kai EngelTalk to me by Jahzzar 

    Ep. 16: Oh My Thystera

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 69:41


    After a grueling battle, an unconscious Norah is taken on a journey to the past. The Leaping Vagrant finds the spotlight!Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyDelirium by Kai EngelRain and Thunder 4 by FlatHillThunder, Very Close, Rain, A.wav by InspectorJForest noise » forest-birds3b.WAV by pborel 

    Ep. 15: TRAIN FIGHT, TRAIN FIGHT, TRAIN FIGHT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 79:49


    The Dream Team encounters old friends and newfound foes in their most difficult fight yet. TRAIN FIGHT!Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyThe paralysis spell by Komiku

    Ep. 14: Start of a Long Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 87:31


    The gang reassembles after their visions and heads to the Silver Rail Station. They have a jazzy time and finally get some sleep... Or so they thought.  Music: Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyWake up, heroic figure by KomikuIntro by Quantum JazzOff to Osaka by Kevin MacLeodCreepy Whisper Ambient  https://freesound.org/people/ohnobones/sounds/412769/Ghostly Whispers https://freesound.org/people/dimbark1/sounds/316797/Intercom Tones https://freesound.org/people/bevibeldesign/sounds/315927/   

    Ep. 13: Dreams, Memories & Cosmic Cola

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 69:50


    As the Dream Team tries to decide where their adventure will take them next, Arthur has some time to reflect. Don’t trust the Cosmic Cola. Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley“Now You Are Here” by Sergey Cheremisinov via freemusicarchive.org“Periculum” by Kai Engel via freemusicarchive.org “Unveiling Soul” by Evgeny Teilor via freemusicarchive.org

    Ep. 12: Kill First, Questions Later (w/ Drake George)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 67:45


    The Dream Team and Titi fight against members of the Bronze Gauntlet. More pieces are discovered to the ever-growing puzzle.  Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauleyDark Hearted by White Visor

    Ep. 11: It's Time To ParTiti! (w/Drake George)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 81:36


    The Dream Team meets the one and only Theodore "Titi" Black, master tinker and wild child. They get themselves into a party they'll *mostly* never forget. Featuring our special guest Drake GeorgeMusic:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyMoon Party by To ErisUFO Party by MrJuanAfter Party by Loyalty Freak Music“Save me from my prison, heroic principal character” by Komiku via Freemusicarchive.org Final Fight by KomikuDirt by Jahzzar

    Tinsel Town: Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 70:32


    Welcome to Tinsel Town! DM'd by our very own Charles Lee-Rossing, join our Holiday Noir adventure! You can go and listen to the remaining chapters of the Tinsel Town Series by subscribing to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/dorksindistress With Special Guest Nathan Correll Music:Christmas Day by TRG BanksA Christmas ball by TRG BanksDances and Dames by Kevin MacLeodI Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeodChristmas Eve 2009 by Black AntX-mas Carol by JahzzarJingle Bell Swing by Mark Smeby

    Ep. 10: The Dream Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 58:16


    The dream team is born! After the attack on The Church of Caleb, our adventurers set off to the province of Tanzerah, home of the Tinker’s Guild. On the way they learn more about each other and themselves.Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyBrand New World by Kai EngelSnowfall by SteinbruchelFibonacci by JahzzarRosa's Theme by KomikuMoon Party by To ErisSFX - Dragon Low Growl Breathing by Karma-Ron 

    Ep. 9: Needle in a Haystack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 90:31


    Norah attends a Calebian mass that goes south. Arthur and d'Avid go to a comic book store.  Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauleyAncient Disciple by Arcane Anthems Captured by Devil Music EnsembleTwinkle Twinkle (Instrumental) by David MumfordDramatic Ending by Soft and Furious 

    Ep. 8: Magic Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 57:24


    After a shocking confession from d’Avid, the gang attempts to make sense of this new information. All while finally opening the locked book that gives them more questions than answers. Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley“Unveiling Soul” by Evgeny Teilor via freemusicarchive.org“The Wait” by Unknown artist via freemusicarchive.org“Save me from my prison, heroic principal character” by Komiku via Freemusicarchive.org “Short Dragon Scream” by djani00 via https://freesound.org/people/djani00/sounds/220014/  

    Ep. 7: The Blue Cavern

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 67:42


    The Dream Team meets with Cooter and the Blues to discuss the current mysteries. d'Avid reveals some shocking information.  Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cass McCauley“Unveiling Soul” by Evgeny Teilor via freemusicarchive.org“The Wait” by Unknown artist via freemusicarchive.org“Save me from my prison, heroic principal character” by Komiku via Freemusicarchive.org “Dragon Ambience” by Christopherderp via https://freesound.org/people/Christopherderp/sounds/342203/

    Ep. 6: Exposed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 88:29


    Our team meets their guides and set off to fulfill a little Goblin's agenda. Their plans are put on hold when they see familiar mysterious red robes in an alley.  Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauleySave me from my prison, heroic principal character by Komiku via Freesoundarchive.orgChaotic Good by Arcane Anthem via patreon.com/arcaneanthems

    Ep. 5: I Am... Cooter Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 69:53


    The Dream Team heads off to Harthborn to meet with the Heliaxe of the Calebian church. Norah has some strange visions.   MusicDorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauleyHeaven Be Here by P C III via freemusicarchive.orgSpencer - Bluegrass (ID 1230) by Lobo Loco 

    Ep. 4: Jumping Jackalopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 68:46


    The team tries to process the events of the evening and their gathered information of this mystery. d'Advid attempts to transform the children into ninjas. Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauleySave me from my prison, heroic principal character by Komiku via Freesoundarchive.orgVoyage II - The Hero's Journey by The Kyoto Connection via freesoundarchive.orgPetra by Blue Dot Sessions via freesoundarchive.org

    Ep. 3: Blood, Sweat & Holy Intervention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 87:17


    Norah, Arthur, d'Avid, and Bucket leap into combat against the mysterious kidnappers. But this time it isn't just the bad guys who show their dark side... Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauleyFight, Run, Breath Deeply by Komiku via freemusicarchive.orgDeath March of the Under King by Arcane Anthem via patreon.com/arcaneanthemsHeaven Be Here by P C III via freemusicarchive.org

    Ep. 2: Children of the Wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 56:10


    After a gluten-filled battle, our three adventurers continue on their mission to find the missing children of Whispering Springs. But they soon discover that there's more to this mystery than meets the eye. Music:"Dorks in Distress Theme" by Cassandra McCauley“Save me from my prison, heroic principal character” by Komiku via Freemusicarchive.org “NIGHT TIME AMBIENCE.wav” by tsakanemashaba of Freesound.org “Ambience_Summer Night, Crickets Chirp, Distant Wind, Leaves Rustle” by SoundShelves of Freesound.org“Phone Dial and call.wav” by MainstreamMex of Freesound.org“I Recall” by Blue Dot Sessions via freemusicarchive.org"Ambience, Creepy Wind, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org 

    Ep. 1: Legend of the Leaping Vagrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 89:04


    Norah (Jenna) and Arthur (Erik) are en-route for an important meeting with a rival church when they stop in a small rural town surrounded by wheat. They soon discover the strange happenings of the town and a certain leaping legend. Music:Dorks in Distress Theme by Cassandra McCauleyCaptured by Devil Music EnsembleSpencer - Bluegrass (ID 1230) by Lobo LocoRestaurant Sound by inestadeu49Voyage II - The Hero's Journey by The Kyoto ConnectionSave me from my prison, heroic principal character by KomikuThe Endless March of Sadness by Unheard Music Concepts

    Welcome to Dorks in Distress!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 2:42


    Welcome to Klezendri! Hear a bit about our world from DM Alex and the Dream Team's shenanigans! Join our adventurers d'Avid (Charles), Norah (Jenna), and Arthur (Erik) on Dorks in Distress!Episode 1 drops 10/13.   Music:“Dorks in Distress Theme” by Cassandra McCauley“Teeth Blackmail” by Devil Music Ensemble at freemusicarchive.org 

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