How Friends Roll - A D&D 5e Actual Play Podcast

How Friends Roll takes a different approach from most actual play podcasts by focusing on micro-campaigns with a rotating cast. DM Sully -- who listeners might recognize from the Fun, But Why? podcast -- wrangles a fresh group of friends every couple of months to hack and slash through a new chapter of his ongoing homebrew adventure. This structure is genuinely clever because it means you are never stuck with character dynamics that are not working, and new players bring new energy to the table regularly. The show started with a charmingly modest goal: Sully wanted to learn how to make a podcast. The result is a beginner-friendly show that lives by a standing Pirates Code -- the 5e rules are treated as guidelines, never let a rules question kill the momentum, and always prioritize having a good time. Part of the Darkmore Podcast Network, How Friends Roll makes a conscious effort to be accessible. The DM and players explain their actions clearly, so even listeners who have never rolled a saving throw can follow along. The homebrew world Sully has built grows with each micro-campaign, creating a shared universe that rewards long-term listeners while still being easy to jump into at any point. Kayla, who plays Daisy "Buckles" Buckley, is a standout among the recurring cast. If you are looking for something lighter and more approachable than the epic-length campaigns that dominate the genre, How Friends Roll is a refreshing alternative.