Second Best: A DnD Adventure

Ep 64: Back 2 the Docks too: Return 2 the Do2ks, aka The Dock Strikes Back - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 63:42

Currently there are no plans to release more episodes of Second Best: a DnD Adventure. This is the final episode. Thank you for your support!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 63: Back 2 the Docks too: Return 2 the Do2ks, aka The Dock Strikes Back - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 45:24

Wait, who did what to who with what?!?! Bug wakes up in a strange new place. Yolanda his the snooze button. Gail dishes and digs out digits. Hue makes an important call. The gang barely plans like the've barely planned before.----Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 62: Late Night Paperwork

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 40:16

Gail meets Bahali for some late night paperwork. Gail learns more about Bahali than anyone would ever want to learn, as well as some much more interesting things about some more interesting people.----Please listen to the beginning of the episode for an important Podcast Announcement.Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Producer Note - Hiatus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 0:34

Hey, everyone. Second Best and SBU need to take a bit of a hiatus in our release schedule. We want to assure you that we are all safe & in good health.Thanks for your understanding and your kind words - we are so grateful for you all, and we love you!

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Ep 61: A Stranger Opunus - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 54:04

What began as a stealth mission ends as a race against the clock to vacate the Temple of Opunus undetected. Yolanda gets guy gossip. Hue does a "little" snooping. Bug cleans house. Gail takes a work call. ----Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

BONUS: The Haunted House Pt. 1 - (Free Antic!)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 37:34

Hello, Second Besties. Something in your feeds not on a Wednesday? What could this be!? It’s one of our Antics that we are releasing for our audience, for free! Antics are monthly “mini episodes” that are available for our $5 Patrons on Patreon. This is part 1 of a delightfully stupid two-parter. We are very close to having over 100 Patrons, so we wanted to share with you a taste of what becoming a Patron is like!Join us on Patreon right here!

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SBU Ep 7: BR Ch 2: Races

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 35:50

Put those boards in the sand and stop telling me to die in a library! It's time read about Races in D&D. We cover Humans, Halflings, Dwarves and Elves, as well as how to make up some cultures for your own races without busting your butt! Then the Lore Bard returns to talk to us about the beginnings of the Satanic Panic!Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu! This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 60: A Stranger Opunus - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 57:04

The team trades sewers for sleuthing when they visit the Temple of Opunus. Gail wrecks shop. Bug shops pets. Yolanda thinks small. Hue thinks smaller.----Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

SBU Ep 6: Discussing Race w/ Glo Tavarez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 42:32

Whoa! Everything is different this episode. What's going on Professor Buckley? And who's this AWESOME lady that's kickflipping so hard all over the classroom??? Settle down everyone- to get ready to read the Races chapter, we're having a loose discussion of Race in D&D. With Glo Tavarez! The voice of Yolanda on the main podcast!Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu! This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 59: Wrath of the Wraiths - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 55:51

Form ranks! Or is it ‘wranks’ when dealing with wraiths? Will the Tranquility Team lead their squadrons to victory?----Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

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SBU Ep 5: BR Ch 8: Adventuring

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 27:27

Ah, Chapter 8, Adventuring. As you will soon hear, this is my favorite chapter. I read it on holidays, with my family. We laugh, we cry, we sit in silence enraptured by its wonder. Resting! Vision! How much food you need to eat every SINGLE day! This chapter has it all, and it especially has the annoying parts! It's great.Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu!This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 58: Wrath of the Wraiths - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 60:22

The Tranquility Team emerges from the Vault and is attacked by...wraith for it...something real bad! ----Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

SBU Ep 4: BR Ch 10: Spellcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 34:08

Doing Chapter 10 immediately after Chapter 9?!? This isn't the Second Best U I've grown to love!! Well hold your horses cause this week's episode is.... Magical. That's right- I finally figured out the sound effects. And we have a brief special guest for the extracurricular??? You've gotta check it out I suppose!Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu!This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 57: The Wishlist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 56:56

The gang stumbles upon an artifact they won't soon forget.----We have donated last months Patreon proceeds to Black Lives Matter and the team has also personally matched that donation to the National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

SBU Ep 3: BR Ch 9: Combat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 38:53

Class is in session for you and apparently your mouse classmate. Did I intend to make a mouse classmate when I sat down to record this? I refuse to answer that question!! Anyways, this time we cover combat which basically never comes up when you play Dungeons & Dragons, it is very much an afterthought. Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu!This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 56: Secrets & Sanitation - Part 6

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 55:30

The gang is led down into a vault to fulfill a prophecy. But whose prophecy is it, anyway?---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

SBU Ep 2: BR Ch 7: Using Ability Scores

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 45:46

Second Best University continues! We're starting by reading the Basic Rules, and this episode covers Chapter 7: Using Ability Scores. What?!? That's all of the game! We talk about abilities, skills, and saves, and then are visited by Professor Cool Math.Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu! This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 55: Secrets & Sanitation - Part 5

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 56:21

The Tranquility Team follow their sewer guides to the leader of the Sedamseb who is as normal as everyone else they've met so far. ---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

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SBU Ep 1: Basic Rules Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 28:41

Second Best University kicks off! We're starting by reading the Basic Rules, and this episode covers the Introduction. I also explain what the heck this is (it's awesome is what it is) and the Lore Bard tells us about the origins of Dungeons and Dragons!Questions, Comments, Cool Stories? Message me on Twitter @secondbestu! This episode is also available on Youtube!

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Ep 54: Secrets & Sanitation - Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 55:11

The Tranquility Team stumbles upon another group of plucky explorers. Bug practices self control. Gail gets a whiff of something foul. Yolanda plays yenta. Hue punches up.---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 53: Secrets & Sanitation - Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 60:51

The gang is absolutely a-MAZE-d by the sewer system. Gail kristens an enemy. Bug stands abreast. Yolanda is doggone different. Hue finds herself.---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 52: Secrets & Sanitation - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 78:08

The Tranquility Team delves deeper into the sewers. Bug does some card magic. Gail's (perception) check bounces. Yolanda takes a massive hit. Hue hates goo. ---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

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Ep 51: Secrets & Sanitation - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 67:56

[Show note: We record all episodes about 3 months in advance of release. Stick around the interstitial to hear a quick recently recorded update! We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and that our silly show provides a little distraction in an uncertain time. Enjoy the episode!]With no leads on their mystery follower, the team meets a veritable rogues Gail-ery- sorry, gallery. Faced with a bevy of options, they head back towards the unusual hole in the ground...---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Bonus Q&A Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 45:25

We're here in our off week to bring you the second half of our bonus Q&A from episode 50! Thanks again for all of your great questions. Consider supporting us on Patreon!

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Ep 50: It Follows (w/ bonus Q&A pt. 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 85:20

The reunited Tranquility Team visits "home" base and charts their next move.Stick around after the episode for an Episode 50 celebration Q&A! ---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

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Ep 49: The Crossing - Part 4 (ft. special guest Corin Wells)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 67:57

‪Yolanda journeys deeper into Iasa; the gang journeys deeper into another back room. ‬This episode features our wonderful special guest Corin Wells.Corin is an actor and writer from Philadelphia, PA living in NYC. You can see Corin performing at UCB on Characters Welcome every last Thursday of the Month, with Rumpleteaser every Monday and on GOAT every Saturday night at 9 pm. www.corinwells.com---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 48: The Crossing - Part 3 (ft. special guest Corin Wells)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 67:20

Journeying deeper into the fissure, Yolanda presently explores her past. This episode features the beginning of our wonderful special guest Corin Wells.Corin is an actor and writer from Philadelphia, PA living in NYC. You can see Corin performing at UCB on Characters Welcome every last Thursday of the Month, with Rumpleteaser every Monday and on GOAT every Saturday night at 9 pm. www.corinwells.com---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 47: The Crossing - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 74:39

Bug, Gail, and Hue search high and low for Yolanda. Yolanda makes a deer friend. ---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

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Ep 46: The Crossing - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 75:20

The Tranquility Team find themselves participating in a very serious show that only Stephen Buckley could dream up.Gail becomes a fangail. Bug plays dress up. Hue hosts. Yolanda takes a hike.---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Milarimas Greetings!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 14:32

The Tranquility Team (and some fan favs) send Milarimas greetings to the important people in their lives.—-Thank you all for listening and supporting us. It is a joy to make this show for you and we wish you a happy healthy new year! Byeeeeeee!

Ep 45: Homecoming - Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 61:06

The Tranquility Team makes a royal visit and is showered with rewards... and questions.---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 44: Homecoming - Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 61:50

Fresh off a fight alongside the Finest, the Tranquility Team returns to an ultra secure location. Bug checks the baby in the bathwater. Hue gets some Franch dressing. Yolanda observes visiting hours. Gail wins parent of the year.---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 43: Homecoming - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 66:02

After a long absence away, the Tranquility Team finally returns to Milarien. Hue plays the piper. Gail rallies with a rival . Bug forgets a feat. Yolanda is the GOAT. ---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 42: Homecoming - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 74:35

The Tranquility Team (with Famore in tow) helps out a town in need and makes a scaly friend along the way. Bug takes in the sights. Yolanda takes a bite out of crime. Gail gets ahead. Hue washes her hands of it all. ---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 41: Always Ask Famore (Season 3 Premiere)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 60:46

In the Season 3 Premiere, our heroes stumble upon an old associate in the proverbial Dragon's Den.---Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a comedy podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

The Dating Game! - (October Bonus Mailbag)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 28:32

The Tranquility Team appear as contestants on 'The Dating Game!' - will they find true love based on questions that YOU (our listeners) sent in...or will they just be a nuisance?This is our first Mailbag episode, a new feature for $10 and up Patrons. Enjoy this one for free!Support us on Patreon here!----Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!

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Ep 40: The Call of the Heart - Part 3 (w/ special guest Carlos Valdes)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 60:57

In the Season 2 Finale, the Tranquility Team and their new friends shine in a showdown against some smugglers. Bug leads by leaping. Yolanda gets swept away. Hue lights up the sky (and this guy). Gail bids adieu to a beau.Support us on PATREON right here!Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.Follow us and chat on Twitter!Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 39: The Call of the Heart - Part 2 (w/ special guest Carlos Valdes)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 61:22

The gang hatches their plan to free whale-y. Bug makes a friend of fewer words. Hue pops off. Yolanda spreads the Fever. Gail sails with an ex in tail. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. Follow us and chat on Twitter! Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 38: The Call of the Heart - Part 1 (w/ special guest Carlos Valdes)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 70:39

The arrival of a particular pirate pulls Gail's past to the present. Hue silences a critic. Yolanda craves a teen's attention. Bug extends his family. Gail gets nuts. --- This episode features special guest Carlos Valdes ("Once" on Broadway, CW's "The Flash"). Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. Follow us and chat on Twitter! Listen on Simplecast!

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Second Best LIVE 2019: Vild Vild Vest

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 99:24

Enjoy our first ever LIVE episode in front of a sold out crowd at TheatreLab NYC! Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. Follow us and chat on Twitter! Listen on Simplecast!

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Ep 37: Trouble Brewing - Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 78:50

The team solves a mystery more monstrous than missing coffee. Gail shows off her violent tendon-cies. Hue breaks history. Bug calls on imaginary friends. Yolanda makes the news. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. Follow us and chat on Twitter! Listen on Simplecast!

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Ep 36: Trouble Brewing - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 70:16

The Tranquility Team "teas" off their coffee investigation. Bug exhibits Model behavior. Gail demonstrates the magic of knives. Hue pun-ches up. Yolanda makes it rain. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. Follow us and chat on Twitter! Listen on Simplecast!

Ep 35: Trouble Brewing - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 55:00

Fresh off their dungeon crawl, the gang is waylaid by a much bigger boat and tasked with a new quest. Bug comes on strong. Yolanda takes on a management position. Hue makes time for her fans. Gail disappears. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. Follow us and chat on Twitter! Listen on Simplecast!

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Ep 34: Missouri Jones and the Temple of Giants - Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 65:42

Caught between warring academics, the team fights to escape the trapped temple with their relic. Yolanda gets into a hairy situation. Hue gets some major air. Bug throws a fight (and a friend). Gail does her own stunts. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

Ep 33: Missouri Jones and the Temple of Giants - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 67:41

The Tranquility Team continue their dungeon crawl accompanied by the Dwarf adventurer Missouri Jones. Yolanda masters a dungeon. Hue tries acid. Bug says a soggy sorry. Gail steps on it. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

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Ep 32: Missouri Jones and the Temple of Giants - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 68:30

The team disembarks and meets an intrepid historian-slash-adventurer. Bug feels it all closing in. Yolanda bears arms for a friend. Hue chills out. Gail goes behind Bug’s back Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

Ep 31: Sea Legs - Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 63:42

The gang finds their niches aboard the Sophie Sorrowfeather. Gail tries to pillage the pillagers. Bug picks up a few dozen shifts. Hue considers home ownership. Yolanda will see you now. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

Ep 30: Sea Legs - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 54:20

Our Second Best heroes investigate potential intruders aboard the ship. Bug learns the Birds, the Bees and the Bugs. Gail gets liquored up while Hue gets upside-down. Yolanda shoots first and asks questions first. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

Ep 29: Sea Legs - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 67:48

The Tranquility Team get to know their crewmates as they set sail on the high seas towards home. Hue ditches her duties. Gail drinks in good company. Bug finally tells a lie. Yolanda's in the kitchen (yeah yeah)! The Tranquility Team get to know their crewmates as they set sail on the high seas towards home. Hue ditches her duties. Gail drinks in good company. Bug finally tells a lie. Yolanda's in the kitchen (yeah yeah)! Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

Ep 28: Dockblocked - Part 5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 81:43

The Tranquility Team ties up loose ends in Nydahar the only way they know how: loudly. Yolanda tries diplomacy. Bug grows his portrait collection. Gail proves she's a pro pirate. Hue drops the ultimate piss- sorry, DISS track. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/

Ep 27: Dockblocked - Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 78:11

The Tranquility Team faces off against the creepy Ladies of The Bay. Bug is body positive. Yolanda raises a friend's spirit. Gail loses a knife. Hue takes a prank too far. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly. https://twitter.com/SecondBestDnD https://secondbestdnd.simplecast.fm/