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Welcome to Critical Role, home of a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors playing tabletop roleplaying games! Enter a world of glorious imagination and improvisation with a group of the finest collaborative storytellers around.

Here you’ll find our TTRPG and adjacent shows, including Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, UnDeadwood, Talks Machina, and a growing selection of one-shots.
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C2E35 Dockside Diplomacy

Critical RoleSep 21, 2018

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Silken Secrets | 4-Sided Dive Episode 1: Discussing Up to C3E18

Silken Secrets | 4-Sided Dive Episode 1: Discussing Up to C3E18

Robbie Daymond, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, and Travis Willingham discuss the events of Campaign 3 thus far... and play some Mario Kart!   

4-Sided Dive airs the first Tuesday of every month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole  

Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions of select shows on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts following a week after the initial air date. Twitch subscribers also gain access to our official custom emote set and subscriber badges and the ability to post links in Twitch chat!  

"Let's Roll (4-Sided Dive Theme)" by Peter Habib and Sam Riegel 

Original Music by Omar Fadel and Hexany Audio 

Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm

Apr 12, 202201:18:14
Exandria Unlimited: Kymal | Part 2

Exandria Unlimited: Kymal | Part 2

Laying low only lasts so long in the casino town of Kymal... After regrouping, the Crown Keepers daringly attempt their heist at the Maiden's Wish.  

Meet the Players! Game Master Aabria Iyengar: https://twitter.com/quiddie Anjali Bhimani: https://twitter.com/sweeetanj Aimee Carrero: https://twitter.com/aimeecarrero Robbie Daymond: https://twitter.com/robbiedaymond Erica Lindbeck: https://twitter.com/ericalindbeck Matthew Mercer: https://twitter.com/matthewmercer  

Original Music by Omar Fadel and Hexany Audio Main theme by Colm R. McGuinness Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm Character art by Hannah Friederichs  Stained glass art by Joanna Johnen  Opening Title by Christian Brown  

Due to the improv nature of RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If hearing discussions of certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources  

Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions of select shows on  Spotify, iTunes, & Google Play following a week after the initial air date. Twitch subscribers also gain access to our official custom emote set and subscriber badges and the ability to post links in Twitch chat!

Apr 08, 202204:44:27
Exandria Unlimited: Kymal | Part 1

Exandria Unlimited: Kymal | Part 1

Fleeing from Marquet to Tal’Dorei with his brother, Dorian Storm returns to his friends, The Crown Keepers, and attempts to lay low in the seedy casino town of Kymal, which naturally leads to the crew attempting a casino heist…  

Meet the Players! 

Game Master Aabria Iyengar: https://twitter.com/quiddie

Anjali Bhimani: https://twitter.com/sweeetanj

Aimee Carrero: https://twitter.com/aimeecarrero

Robbie Daymond: https://twitter.com/robbiedaymond

Erica Lindbeck: https://twitter.com/ericalindbeck

Matthew Mercer: https://twitter.com/matthewmercer 

Original Music by Omar Fadel and Hexany Audio 

Main theme by Colm R. McGuinness Additional Music by Universal Production Music, Epidemic Sounds, and 5 Alarm 

Character art by Hannah Friederichs  

Stained glass art by Joanna Johnen  

Opening Title by Christian Brown  

Due to the improv nature of RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If hearing discussions of certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources 

Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, and 4-Sided Dive. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions of select shows on  Spotify, iTunes, & Google Play following a week after the initial air date. Twitch subscribers also gain access to our official custom emote set and subscriber badges and the ability to post links in Twitch chat!

Apr 07, 202204:16:45
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands One-Shot

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands One-Shot

This one-shot is sponsored by our friends at 2K Games. Check out Tiny Tina's Wonderlands from 2K Games now at http://Playwonderlands.com


In our Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands One-Shot, Bunker Master Ashly Burch leads Ify Nwadiwe, Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Travis Willingham, and Robbie Daymond through an ACTION-PACKED adventure of magical mayhem @PlayWonderlands.  Special thanks to Nerdvana Games for the copy of Bunkers & Badasses.


MEET THE CAST

Bunker Master Ashly Burch: https://twitter.com/ashly_burch

Laura Bailey: https://twitter.com/LauraBaileyVO

Robbie Daymond: https://twitter.com/robbiedaymond

Ashley Johnson: https://twitter.com/TheVulcanSalute

Ify Nwadiwe: https://twitter.com/IfyNwadiwe

Travis Willingham: https://twitter.com/WillingBlam


Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Apr 04, 202203:27:10
C3E18 A Hungry Jungle

C3E18 A Hungry Jungle

While traveling to the Heartmoor Hamlet, Bells Hells find their night's rest interrupted by an enormous fey plant creature intent on devouring them whole...

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role Campaign 3 live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Mar 31, 202203:13:22
C3E17 Heart-to-Heartmoor

C3E17 Heart-to-Heartmoor

With a strange job to take and stranger mysteries to chase, Bells Hells prepares for their journey into the Oderan Wilds while opening up about their lives and their secrets...

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Mar 24, 202204:02:25
C3E16 The Shade Mother

C3E16 The Shade Mother

With a new alliance made, Bells Hells discover an unsettling entity within the mines beneath the city whose terrors are more potent than any of them bargained for...


Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources


Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Mar 17, 202204:04:05
C3E15 The Tunnels Below

C3E15 The Tunnels Below

Bells Hells awaken to the repercussions of their antics at the ball, but the unwanted attention of certain parties could be the key to unraveling some of Jrusar’s mysteries…

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Mar 10, 202204:34:35
Elden Ring One-Shot: O Ye of Little Faith

Elden Ring One-Shot: O Ye of Little Faith

This one-shot is sponsored by our friends at Bandai Namco and their brand new, highly anticipated, action-RPG – Elden Ring. Check out Elden Ring on all platforms right now at http://bit.ly/CREldenRing 

GM Matthew Mercer leads a group of the Tarnished comprised of our very own Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel, as well as special guests Krystina Arielle, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Alexander Ward through the Lands Between.

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Mar 08, 202204:28:15
C3E14 In Too Deep

C3E14 In Too Deep

The ball takes several unexpected twists and turns when dancing shifts to fighting and fighting shifts to fleeing...

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Feb 24, 202204:36:19
C3E13 A Dance of Deception

C3E13 A Dance of Deception

With a heist somewhat planned, the group attends the masquerade ball but have trouble keeping a low profile as various complications arise...

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Feb 17, 202203:51:18
C3E12 Make It Fashion

C3E12 Make It Fashion

The group readies themselves for the ball while beginning to piece together a cryptic puzzle of criss-crossing threads of fate...  

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.

Feb 10, 202204:26:47
Guest Battle Royale

Guest Battle Royale

Five warriors are plucked from Exandria’s timeline and forced to fight in an alternate reality TV show — Garyon Garrington’s Plunder Games. The last contestant standing will be awarded one use of the Wish spell.   

The Legend of Vox Machina is available now on Prime Video! Watch: https://amzn.to/3o4nBS5

Listen to The Legend of Vox Machina's official soundtrack here: https://lnk.to/voxmachina

Thank you to all of the incredible Kickstarter backers who unlocked this adventure as part of The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter Campaign!

Feb 03, 202203:40:00
C3E11 Chasing Nightmares
Jan 27, 202204:43:42
C3E10 Ghosts, Dates, and Darker Fates
Jan 20, 202203:06:05
C3E9 Thicker Grows the Meal and Plot
Jan 13, 202204:07:07
C3E8 A Woodworker’s Quandary
Dec 23, 202103:13:24
C3E7 Behind the Curtain
Dec 16, 202103:43:56
C3E6 Growing Bonds and Teasing Threads
Dec 09, 202103:49:52
C3E5 The Threat Between the Walls
Nov 25, 202104:18:15
C3E4 On the Trail of a Killer
Nov 18, 202103:48:26
C3E3 The Trail and the Toll
Nov 11, 202104:01:01
C3E2 Trial by Firelight
Nov 04, 202104:00:12
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood - Part Three: The Golden Goose One-Shot

The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood - Part Three: The Golden Goose One-Shot

This episode is sponsored by Bethesda and ZeniMax Online Studios. Check out The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood right now at http://elderscrollsonline.com/buy 

Game Master Liam O'Brien leads a group of restaurateurs on the final installment of their adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood!

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode. Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Nov 02, 202104:14:19
C3E1 The Draw of Destiny
Oct 28, 202103:52:05
The Nautilus Ark: A Johnson Corp Odyssey | Ashley's One-Shot
Sep 16, 202103:09:06
Exandria Unlimited Wrap-Up
Sep 02, 202101:46:39
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood - Part Two: A Faulty Foundation One-Shot

The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood - Part Two: A Faulty Foundation One-Shot

This episode is sponsored by Bethesda and ZeniMax Online Studios. Check out The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood right now at http://elderscrollsonline.com/buy

Game Master Marisha Ray leads a group of restaurateurs on their second adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood!

This originally aired on Thursday, August 19th on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Aug 26, 202104:06:29
Exandria Unlimited Episode 8: What Comes Next
Aug 19, 202103:18:04
Exandria Unlimited Episode 7: Beyond the Heart City
Aug 12, 202103:49:27
Exandria Unlimited Episode 6: The Gift Among the Green
Aug 05, 202104:30:52
Exandria Unlimited Episode 5: A Test of Worth
Jul 29, 202103:42:13
Exandria Unlimited Episode 4: By The Road
Jul 22, 202104:12:12
Exandria Unlimited Episode 3: A Glorious Return
Jul 15, 202103:03:25
Exandria Unlimited Episode 2: The Oh No Plateau
Jul 08, 202103:44:40
Exandria Unlimited Episode 1: The Nameless Ones
Jul 01, 202103:56:48
Vox Machina vs. Mighty Nein

Vox Machina vs. Mighty Nein

Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein face off in a team deathmatch! Which team of legendary Exandrian heroes will come out victorious? Thank you to all of the incredible Kickstarter backers who unlocked this adventure as part of The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter Campaign! For the latest updates on The Legend of Vox Machina, check out https://critrole.com/animated

Artwork by Anna Zee: https://twitter.com/AnnaZee_s
Music by Omar Fadel and Hexany Audio

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, please head over to our Twitch channel.

Jun 25, 202104:05:43
Critical Role Campaign 2 Wrap Up
Jun 24, 202103:53:47
C2E141 Fond Farewells

C2E141 Fond Farewells

The Mighty Nein return to the Blooming Grove to process what they've endured and to take their first steps towards embracing whatever the future holds in store...

Watch Critical Role live Thursdays at 7pm PT on https://twitch.tv/criticalrole and https://youtube.com/criticalrole. To join our live and moderated community chat, please head over to our Twitch channel.

Jun 10, 202106:40:34
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood - Part One: Death & Taxes One-Shot

The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood - Part One: Death & Taxes One-Shot

This episode is sponsored by Bethesda and ZeniMax Online Studios. Check out The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood right now at http://elderscrollsonline.com/buy

Game Master Matthew Mercer leads a group of restaurateurs on an adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood!

This originally aired on Monday, May 24th on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.
Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

Jun 07, 202103:22:34
C2E140 Long May He Reign
Jun 03, 202104:25:13
Talks Machina: Discussing Up to C2E139 - Rebirth
Jun 01, 202157:41
C2E139 Rebirth
May 27, 202103:32:55
C2E138 Where There Is A Will...
May 20, 202103:04:32
Talks Machina: Discussing Up to C2E137 - Welcome to Cognouza
May 18, 202153:39
C2E137 Welcome to Cognouza
May 13, 202102:49:24
C2E136 Hell or High Water
May 06, 202103:23:10
Talks Machina: Discussing Up to C2E135 - The Genesis Ward
May 04, 202101:00:02
C2E135 The Genesis Ward
Apr 29, 202103:27:17
C2E134 The Streets of the Forgotten
Apr 22, 202103:53:40