
Dungeons + Drama Nerds is a podcast produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nicholas Orvis, three dramaturgs interested in the intersection of theatre and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Dungeons + Drama Nerds is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Contributors for Season Three are: Christopher Diercksen, Ben Ferber, Kory Flores, Tess Huth, Romana Isabella, Leo Mock, Dex Phan. Each season features different TTRPG systems alternating between Actual Play and Commentary episodes. As our players explore these adventures we’ll dissect what sorts of storytelling each system fosters. In our first season we examined Dungeons & Dragons, Apocalypse World, and Paranoia. In Season Two, we explored Blades in the Dark, Bluebeard's Bride, Kids on Bikes, Oh Dang! Bigfoot Stole My Car With My Friend's Birthday Present Inside!, and Lancer. In our Third Season we'll explore Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Brindlewood Bay, and ARC.
Series Status
Ongoing - Multiple seasons / arcs
Episode Frequency & Length
Weekly
30-60 Minutes
Type & Channels
Podcast
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Youtube, Twitter, Website
Dungeons + Drama Nerds
2020
Dungeons + Drama Nerds is a podcast produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nicholas Orvis, three dramaturgs interested in the intersection of theatre and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Dungeons + Drama Nerds is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Contributors for Season Three are: Christopher Diercksen, Ben Ferber, Kory Flores, Tess Huth, Romana Isabella, Leo Mock, Dex Phan. Each season features different TTRPG systems alternating between Actual Play and Commentary episodes. As our players explore these adventures we’ll dissect what sorts of storytelling each system fosters. In our first season we examined Dungeons & Dragons, Apocalypse World, and Paranoia. In Season Two, we explored Blades in the Dark, Bluebeard's Bride, Kids on Bikes, Oh Dang! Bigfoot Stole My Car With My Friend's Birthday Present Inside!, and Lancer. In our Third Season we'll explore Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Brindlewood Bay, and ARC.
Rules & Source Material
Game Book / Manual
Apocalypse Games, Dungeons and Dragons 5E, Forged in the Dark Games, Lancer, Indie / Original System
Almost True Play, Guests / Interview
Format, Setting & Vulgarity
Multiple Arcs / Seasons, Rules / Meta / Industry Chat
Fantasy, IRL, Space, Horror
Gore and Violence, Swearing / Cursing
DM Type (New)
Cast & Player Characters
LGBTQ+, BIMPOC, POC, Disabled / Neurodivergent, Non-Binary, Trans, Female, Male, Multicultural, Co-Workers, Random Mix, Multiple DMs / GMs, Mostly Knowledgeable of the Rules, Some First Time Players
Fighter, Magic User, Healer, Sneaky, Tinkerer, Villain / Anti-Hero, Custom Classes
Cast Voice Distinctness
Fairly Distinct
Audio Quality & Equipment
USB Mics, At Home, Some Background Noise, Audio improves within first 10 episodes
Includes Music, Includes Sound Effects, Includes Original Compositions, Includes Credits for Music and Effects Used
Editing Style
Fully Edited