Not Another D&D Podcast

NADDPOD, as fans affectionately call it, is one of the funniest D&D actual play shows out there. Brian Murphy runs the game as DM while Emily Axford, Jake Hurwitz, and Caldwell Tanner play characters who consistently find the most chaotic possible solution to every problem. The comedy background of the cast -- they all come from the CollegeHumor and Headgum orbit -- means the improv chops are razor sharp. But here is what makes NADDPOD special: underneath all the jokes is genuinely solid D&D. Murphy builds intricate worlds and memorable NPCs, and the players engage with the mechanics in smart, creative ways. Emily Axford also composes and performs the show's original music, which adds a surprising amount of emotional weight to key moments. The show launched in 2018 and has completed three major campaigns, each with its own distinct flavor. New episodes drop every Thursday, and with over 400 episodes in the archive, there is a mountain of content to work through. The pacing is tight for an actual play -- episodes rarely drag, and the editing keeps things moving. One-shots and shorter side adventures break up the longer campaigns nicely. If you want a show that respects the game but never takes itself too seriously, NADDPOD hits that sweet spot better than almost anything else in the genre.