Tales from the Stinky Dragon

Tales from the Stinky Dragon started at Rooster Teeth but went independent in 2024 when the company shut down, and the transition actually made the show stronger. The cast includes Gustavo Sorola as Game Master, with Barbara Dunkelman, Blaine Gibson, Chris Demarais, and Jon Risinger as players. What makes Stinky Dragon stand out in the crowded actual play space is the production quality. This is not a raw recording of people sitting around a table. Every episode features fully voiced NPC characters, immersive sound design, original music, and careful editing that keeps the pacing tight. It feels closer to an audio drama that happens to use D&D rules than a typical let's-play podcast. The show is rated clean, which is unusual for the genre and makes it genuinely accessible to younger listeners or anyone who does not want explicit content mixed into their fantasy adventure. With around 208 episodes released biweekly, the back catalog is substantial but not overwhelming. The independent team launched a Patreon to fund production and also partnered with Critical Role Productions to distribute through Beacon. That partnership makes sense given the overlap in audience. The comedy leans on the cast's natural chemistry, which goes back years to their Rooster Teeth days, and the stories balance humor with enough dramatic stakes to keep you invested. If you are looking for a family-friendly actual play show with professional-grade audio production, this is one of the best options available.