Halfway to Heroes - A D&D 5e Actual Play Podcast

Halfway to Heroes follows the story of four graduates from the Scrimore Academy, a school built to train warriors against an Illithid invasion that has not been seen in over 30 years. The funding has dried up, the school is closing, and these recent graduates are about to discover that the world of Modras might not be as peaceful as everyone thought. Created by Adam DeWees and featuring a cast that includes Shaun DeWees, Dustin DeWees, Johnny, and Barry, this is very much a family-and-friends affair, and that closeness translates into comfortable table chemistry. The characters are memorable -- Shaun plays Ubo, a Tortle Artificer, while Barry pilots Ultrex, a Warforged Paladin, and the party dynamic of underprepared academy graduates bumbling into real danger provides both comedy and genuine tension. Part of the Majestic Goose Network, the show releases every other Tuesday, giving the creators time to craft episodes that feel purposeful rather than rushed. The homebrew setting is well-thought-out, with the Illithid threat providing a compelling backdrop that slowly comes into focus as the campaign progresses. The Lore and Pour bonus episodes, where the cast discusses D&D lore over drinks, add extra context for listeners who want to go deeper. The name says it all -- these characters are not legendary heroes yet, and watching them grow toward that status is half the fun.