Critical Role
Specials
2014230 episodes
Specials include one-shots, Q&As, chats, and panels.
Episode 1
Dungeons & Dragons: Vox Style
Sep 15, 20143m
Here is the Roleplaying group for the campaign I've been running for nearly two years, consisting of some wonderfully talented folks whom I consider dear friends (and GREAT players)!
Episode 2
Critical Role Panel: How to Score A Massive Hit
Jul 9, 201551m
Critical Role Live at Comic-Con 2015
Episode 3
Critical Role: Critical Trolls for Extra Life!
Oct 3, 20153h 8m
Critical Rejects (affectionately titled "Critical Trolls" by our fans) featuring "Vox Moronica's" Salty Pete, Snugglelord, Ulfgar Fireforge, and a few of the Critical Role regulars.
Episode 4
D&Diesel
Oct 19, 201530m
Join Vin Diesel as he sits down with Geek and Sundry and Nerdist for a game of Dungeons and Dragons!
Episode 5
November 2015 Critmas
Nov 5, 20151h 29m
Scanlan finds himself alone, caught in a Briarwood trap! Meanwhile, the party fuels the fire of rebellion, but will the price the town of Whitestone pays be too high? The revolution has begun, and nothing can stop it now!
Episode 6
December 2015 Critmas
Dec 10, 20151h 51m
Enough fighting for Percy's soul, time for some Critmas.
Episode 7
The Story of Vox Machina
Jan 6, 201622m
Episode 8
Building RPG Encounters! (Game Master Tips)
Jan 19, 2016
Come hither as Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. Today’s episode shows you how to build engaging encounters: everything from enemy creation and difficulty level to shaping battlefield terrain.
Episode 9
How to Create Non-Player Characters for RPGs (Game Master Tips)
Jan 26, 2016
Come hither as Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. Today’s episode he teaches you how to create NPCs—both good and evil.
Episode 10
Preparing for the Unexpected! (Game Master Tips)
Feb 2, 2016
Come hither as Critical Role’s Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. Today’s episode shows you how to roll with the unexpected player choices!
Episode 11
Building RPG Social Encounters! (Game Master Tips)
Feb 9, 2016
Come hither as Critical Role’s Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. In today’s episode he shows you how to build social and other non-combat encounters!
Episode 12
The Rule of Cool! (Game Master Tips)
Feb 16, 20166m
Come hither as Critical Role’s Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. In today’s episode he shows you how to roll with the punches, and supsend
Episode 13
Critical Role Panel: Wizard World Gaming Portland
Feb 20, 20161h 9m
Critical Role panel at Wizard World Portland w/ Matthew Mercer, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey & Marisha Ray
Episode 14
RPG Etiquette! (Game Master Tips)
Feb 23, 20167m
Come hither as Critical Role’s Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. In today’s episode he has some word on RPG etiquette
Episode 15
Critical Role Q&A and Battle Royale!
Feb 25, 20163h 41m
Some critters couldn't make it here, so instead we answer some questions you might have!
Episode 16
Rewarding Your Players! (Game Master Tips)
Feb 26, 2016
If there’s one thing Playable Characters like more than setting things on fire, it’s treasure. It’s an incredible motivator and not giving out enough treasure is a great way to make PCs grumpy. Give out too much, though, and suddenly their power will spiral out of control! Here are some tips to help you give out just the right amount of treasure in your game.
Episode 17
Frequently Asked Questions about RPGs! (Game Master Tips)
Mar 16, 2016
Come hither as Critical Role’s Matt Mercer tells you how to be a better GM / DM. In today’s season finale, he answers some frequently asked questions.
Episode 18
Critical Role Invades GameSpot
Mar 22, 20162h 8m
A few of the Critical Role members including: Matthew Mercer , Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, and Marisha Ray come into the office to play some Dungeons and Dragons with Alexa and Danny.
Episode 19
#SlothAndSundry Critical Role w/ Sid the SLOTH!
Apr 9, 20161h 17m
A few of the Critical Role crew (Taliesin Jaffe and Liam O'Brien) along with guest DM Ivan Van Norman and special guests Felicia Day and Sid the Sloth play a one-shot game of Dungeons and Dragons.
Episode 20
Critical Role x Kinda Funny: Dungeons & Dragons (1)
Apr 11, 201636m
The amazing Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and Marisha Ray of Critical Role join us to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Episode 21
Critical Role x Kinda Funny: Dungeons & Dragons (2)
Apr 12, 201624m
The amazing Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and Marisha Ray of Critical Role join us to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Episode 22
Critical Role x Kinda Funny: Dungeons & Dragons (3)
Apr 13, 201632m
The amazing Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and Marisha Ray of Critical Role join us to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Episode 23
Critical Role x Kinda Funny: Dungeons & Dragons (4)
Apr 14, 201618m
The amazing Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, and Marisha Ray of Critical Role join us to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Episode 24
To the Poop! Goblins: A Critical Role Pathfinder One-Shot
Apr 18, 20163h 32m
A special episode of Critical Role sponsored by Paizo's Pathfinder and Syrinscape. With Ashly Burch, Phil LaMarr, Ivan Van Norman, Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, and Matthew Mercer.
Episode 25
Critical Role Q&A and Battle Royale: Take II
May 26, 20164h 30m
In the first half of the episode, Matthew Mercer, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien, and Marisha Ray answer questions sent in by the audience. In the second half of the episode, Percy, Pike, Keyleth, and Vax'ildan fight one another in a battle to the death.
Episode 26
Critical Role Voice Actor Q&A – E3 2016 GS Co-op Stage
Jun 19, 201622m
Critical Role is a team of professional voice actors. What's that like? Danny finds out.
Episode 27
Deadlands One-Shot for MDA Charity!
Jun 25, 20162h 50m
A Deadlands RPG one-shot between. It was part of Geek & Sundry's 24-hour fundraising livestream for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Episode 28
Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!
Jun 30, 20163h 12m
As the guest Dungeon Master for this campaign, Liam O'Brien leads the players—who are playing themselves—through a mundane voice acting session when extraordinary events leave them struggling to survive in a Lovecraftian horror adventure based on popular movies and video games.
Episode 29
Critical Role's 'The Dating Game' Panel – SDCC 2016
Jul 23, 201654m
The cast of Critical Role live at Camp Conival, during this year's San Diego Comic Con 2016!
Episode 30
Critical Role Answers Your Questions at SDCC!
Jul 23, 201643m
The cast of Critical Role live at Camp Conival, during this year's San Diego Comic Con 2016!
Episode 31
Critical Role Extra – The Return of Liam!
Sep 1, 20164h 55m
In this one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure created by Dungeon Master Liam O'Brien, several members of the Clasp set off on a heist in Emon's recent past.
Episode 32
Setting up your Gamemaster's Screen! (Game Master Tips)
Oct 20, 2016
Matt Mercer is back with another round of tips and tricks for aspiring and skilled Game Masters alike. Today, he’s giving us a bird’s eye view of what’s behind his game master screen so you can get a good idea of what you may like to have behind yours.
Episode 33
Improv and the Unexpected (Game Master Tips)
Oct 27, 2016
Matt Mercer is back for another round of Game Master Tips! Regardless of all the planning and plotting and scheming and dreaming, your players will deviate from the your prescribed path. This week, Matt will be giving a few helpful hints on how to plan for those little detours.
Episode 34
Getting Players To Roleplay (Game Master Tips)
Nov 3, 2016
Matthew Mercer teaches us how to get your group to roleplay, because sometimes it doesn't come naturally. Character background stories, engaging conversation comfortably, and leaving your comfort zone are just a few ways to get started.
Episode 35
How to Customize Creatures (Game Master Tips)
Nov 10, 2016
Customizing the creatures and characters in your campaign can add a nice flavor to the experience. How you customize is dependent on many factors: party size, mobility, recovery ability, story relevency, and more.
Episode 36
Creating Magical Items (Game Master Tips)
Nov 17, 2016
Part of any great campaign is having custom items in your arsenal, but before you do, you'll need to consider the enchantment levels, distribution rules, and more.
Episode 37
Fixing GM Mistakes! (Game Master Tips)
Nov 24, 2016
Game Masters create beautiful worlds, creatures, items and more, but mistakes can easily be made. One small mistake can throw everything off. Matt Mercer runs us through common mistakes and ways to resolve them!
Episode 38
Player Character Deaths (Game Master Tips)
Dec 1, 2016
Player death is inevitable in a campaign, and Matt Mercer gives us some tips to handle the event properly. Thematics, last words, mourning, and properly moving on are just a few ways to help soften the blow.
Episode 39
How to Run an EVIL RPG Campaign! (Game Master Tips)
Dec 8, 2016
Are your adventurers making questionable decisions? Are they becoming evil? Do you want to run an evil campaign the right way? Matt Mercer shows us how to keep things on track even with Murder Hobos in this installment of GM Tips!
Episode 40
Creating Homebrew Content in RPGS! (Game Master Tips)
Feb 23, 2017
Matt Mercer offers helpful tips and tricks for creating homebrew content for your campaign.
Episode 41
Write One-Shot RPG Campaigns! (Game Master Tips)
Mar 2, 2017
Matthew Mercer outlines a basic structure to designing your own one-shot, and gives some tips to make them better.
Episode 42
Roleplaying Against Type in D&D! (GM Tips w/ Matt Mercer)
Mar 9, 2017
Choosing personality archetypes can lead to fun characters, and the real meat comes from the backstory and the experience. Game Master Matt Mercer lays out a few tips for roleplaying against type in this episode of GM Tips!
Episode 43
How to Prevent RPG Game Master Burnout! (GM Tips w/ Matt Mercer)
Mar 16, 2017
Episode 44
Talks Machina Answers Your Questions Live at WonderCon
Apr 7, 201757m
Episode 45
Critical Role Extra – Liam's Quest: Full Circle
Apr 20, 20174h 42m
In this sequel to "Critical Role EXTRA – Liam's Quest!", Laura, Taliesin, Sam, Travis, Ashley, Marisha, and Matt find themselves lost in time after the battle against Conan O'Brien. As they continue to loop through apocalyptic versions of Los Angeles they must ask themselves what they're willing to sacrifice in order to return everything to normal.
Episode 46
Fireside Q&A with Matthew Mercer
Apr 28, 20172h
Matthew Mercer sits down by the fireside with a comfortable robe and some port wine to answer your questions, whatever they may be. Turn down the lights and turn up the fire, for this intimate two-hour Q&A session.
Episode 47
Level 17 Battle Royale!
May 25, 20173h 59m
Grog, Keyleth, Percy, Vex'ahlia, and Taryon Darrington fight one another in a battle to the death.
Episode 48
Beyond Critical Role at MomoCon 2017
May 26, 20171h 12m
Frequent colleagues Taliesin Jaffe, Matt Mercer & Marisha Ray are multi-hyphenated actors/writers/directors on other projects too: the Persona & Street Fighter franchises, Geek & Sundry's Wednesday Club & Signal Boost, anime Sengoku Basara, Hellsing.
Episode 49
Talks Machina with Critical Role at MomoCon 2017
May 27, 20171h 5m
Join Brian W. Foster (Host of Talks Machina) as he moderates a special episode featuring Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, and Taliesin Jaffe from Critical Role.
Episode 50
Visit The Slayer's Cake In Downtown Whitestone
Jun 17, 20172m
Taryon Darrington introduces… The Slayer’s Cake! Get all the delicious baked goods that you need in your life.
Episode 51
Talks Machina Live With Brian W. Foster And Critical Role! (SDCC 2017)
Jul 22, 20171h
Episode 52
Bar Room Blitz: A Sam Riegel One-Shot
Aug 31, 20174h 6m
In a bustling tavern nestled on the outskirts of the winter worn village of Jorenn, an unlikely collection of misfits find themselves swept up in a bar room brawl for the ages.
Episode 53
Critical Role One-Shot: Shadow of War (1)
Oct 3, 20171h 38m
This episode is the first part of a one-shot taking place in the world of the Middle-Earth: Shadow of War video game.
Episode 54
Critical Role One-Shot: Shadow of War (2)
Oct 9, 20171h 47m
This episode is the second part of a one-shot taking place in the world of the Middle-Earth: Shadow of War video game.
Episode 55
Critical Role One-Shot: Thursday By Night (1)
Oct 19, 20173h 53m
Taliesin DMs for the first time, leading Laura, Liam, Matt, Marisha, Travis, and Sam on a Vampire: The Masquerade game set in the Geek & Sundry offices.
Episode 56
Critical Role One-Shot: Thursday By Night (2)
Oct 26, 20173h 24m
Taliesin concludes his Vampire: The Masquerade campaign with the surviving characters as they find their way through the outside world.
Episode 57
Grog's One-Shot
Nov 2, 20173h 57m
Travis DMs for the first time, portraying Grog playing a game of "Bunions and Flagons" with Percy de Rolo, Scanlan Shorthalt, Vax'ildan, and Vex'ahlia.
Episode 58
Trinket's Honey Heist
Nov 9, 20173h 43m
Marisha DMs for the first time, playing Honey Heist with Matt, Taliesin, Sam, Liam, and Brian.
Episode 59
Critical Role One-Shot: Once Upon a Fairytale Cruise
Nov 16, 20174h 12m
Sam DMs for the second time, leading Amy Vorpahl, H. Michael Croner, Molly Ostertag, ND Stevenson, Stefanie Woodburn, and Yuri Lowenthal on a fairytale singles' cruise.
Episode 60
Critical Role Panel: Pax Unplugged 2017
Nov 17, 20171h 33m
Join cast members Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Liam O’Brien and Taliesin Jaffe as they dive deep into the past adventures of Vox Machina, what may be in store for the next campaign, and answer your burning questions.
Episode 61
Critical Role One-Shot: Kobolds, Catacombs and Dragons (Oh My!)
Nov 30, 20174h 8m
Matt returns to the DM chair, leading Laura, Liam, Taliesin, Travis, and special guest Jennifer Hale on a Hearthstone themed dungeon crawl.
Episode 62
Epic Level Battle Royale One-Shot
Dec 7, 20174h 44m
Grog, Keyleth, Percy, Scanlan, and Vax fight to the death.
Episode 63
Talks Machina – Campaign Wrap-Up
Dec 18, 20173h 54m
Episode 64
CR: The Perfume from Critical Role
Dec 18, 20172m
Introducing "CR" the new perfume from Critical Role. Not a Real Product
Episode 65
Talks Machina Fireside Special: Q&A with the Critical Role Cast
Jan 4, 20182h 23m
With the new campaign just around the corner, the cast of Critical Role joined Brian Foster for a special Talks Machina to answer questions from you. They answered some questions about the last campaign and hint with tidbits about the new campaign
Episode 66
Talks Machina – Live from WonderCon 2018
Mar 25, 20181h
Join Brian W. Foster as he moderates a special episode featuring the cast of Critical Role from the arena at WonderCon 2018. Watch as they dive deep into the adventures of the Critical Role Campaigns and answer your burning questions.
Episode 67
Critical Role Full Panel – C2E2 2018
Apr 8, 201855m
The players of Critical Role talk about campaigns and more in this full panel from C2E2.
Episode 68
Critical Role Answers Your Questions – C2E2 2018
Apr 8, 201858m
The cast of Critical Role (Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Talliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel, Liam O'Brien, Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer) go straight to the fan Q&A during their panel including what was unexpected from the narrative that affected their character.
Episode 69
D&D Beyond Official Theme
Jun 4, 20181m
As the second campaign of Critical Role got underway, every week Sam Riegel found a fun way to tell everyone about show sponsor D&D Beyond. In February, he composed a catchy jingle that seemed like it just had to be animated in the style of some of the most beloved cartoons from the 1980s.
Episode 70
Talks Machina Live from San Diego Comic Con 2018!
Jul 25, 20181h 2m
Brian W. Foster hosts a special Critical Role community Q&A live from San Diego Comic-Con with Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Liam O'Brien, Sam Riegel, and Taliesin Jaffe. The cast answer fan questions about Vox Machina, the Mighty Nein, and anything and everything Critical Role!
Episode 71
Fireside Chat & NPC Build with Matthew Mercer
Aug 7, 20181h 8m
Matthew Mercer sits down with a bottle of port in one hand and an iPad in the other to answer YOUR questions during this special fireside chat live stream. Join him for a fan-guided NPC build (to be used in an upcoming game of Critical Role), enabled by your charitable donations to 826LA!
Episode 72
Honey Heist 2: Electric Beargaloo
Aug 10, 20183h 46m
In a sequel to "Trinket's Honey Heist", Marisha returns to lead Matthew Mercer, Liam O’Brien, Taliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel, and Brian W. Foster through another game of Honey Heist.
Episode 73
Liam's One-Shot: The Song of the Lorelei
Aug 30, 20183h 57m
Join Dungeon Master Liam O'Brien as he takes his guests through a werewolf adventure in Wildemount! The Lorelei siblings return home to discover their castle ransacked, their staff murdered, and their father missing...
Episode 74
Crash Pandas: Too Trashed, Too Curious
Sep 22, 20182h 53m
Sam Riegel's raucous raccoon speedsters are hitting the road with our special Crash Pandas one-shot!
Episode 75
Critical Role and the Club of Misfits
Oct 25, 20182h 47m
Five students at the magical school of Shmogwarts escape detention and learn that they're more than their 80s-themed archetypes!
Episode 76
Critical Role Q&A – MCM London Comic Con
Oct 31, 201856m
The cast of the wonderful web series Critical Role joined us at MCM Comic Con London for an hour long Q&A session on all things Dungeons & Dragons.
Episode 77
Sunday Critical Role Interview @ MCM London 2018
Nov 3, 201835m
The cast of Critical Role, together with Brian W. Foster are visiting Europe for the very first time!
Episode 78
Honey Heist 3: Tova's Honeys
Nov 23, 20183h 10m
Tova's back. And she's rounded up five un-bear-ably funny ladies for the ultimate caper.
Episode 79
Fireside Chat with Sam Riegel
Nov 27, 20181h 15m
A kimono-clad Sam Riegel sits down with a glass of wine to answer questions from a titillated home audience, thanks to YOUR support of our recent Pablove Foundation campaign with our buddy Blair Herter!
Episode 80
Mighty Nein Animated Intro – Your Turn To Roll
Dec 21, 20182m
Check out the Mighty Nein's animated intro for Campaign 2!
Episode 81
The Night Before Critmas
Dec 21, 20184h 38m
It's Christmas Eve at Santa's workshop, in the final hours of toy production. The North Pole has been hit by a violent strain of flu. Only a small crew of seven remaining healthy elves has been put together at the last minute to finish making the toys.
Episode 82
The Search For Grog
Feb 22, 20194h 42m
After pulling a card from the Deck of Many Things, Grog's soul was stolen and trapped in the Plane of Pandemonium. This is the story of Vox Machina attempting to find and rescue their big buddy, Grog.
Episode 83
Stephen Colbert's D&D Adventure with Matthew Mercer
May 23, 201953m
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Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer runs a special one-on-one D&D adventure for Stephen Colbert, shaped by Red Nose Day donations! Join Matt as he leads Stephen through a special adventure in the Menagerie Coast in Wildemount.
Episode 84
Tails of Equestria One-Shot
May 31, 20193h 39m
GM Mark Hulmes guides his players through a ridiculously wholesome My Little Pony: Tails of Equestria adventure!
Episode 85
The Search For Bob
Jun 23, 20193h 59m
Vox Machina returns in this special one-shot, canonically taking place immediately following Campaign 1 and the events of "The Search For Grog".
Episode 86
Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Crystal Palace
Jul 29, 20194h 4m
Investigators Alexandra Elise O'Neil, Hanako Hayashi, Septimus Goodfellow, Ida Codswell, Dr. Mason Pocket, and Captain Bentley Badger attempt to survive this harrowing scenario that is set in a decadent 1890s London.
Episode 87
Dalen's Closet
Aug 29, 20194h 9m
After Vox Machina's journey to the Plane of Pandemonium, they reassemble to celebrate the wedding of Percival and Vex'ahlia in the beautiful coastal resort of Dalen's Closet, filled with warm reunions and a few new faces.
Episode 88
Feast of Legends
Oct 3, 20192h 38m
A very funny one shot DM'ed by Sam Riegel using Wendys sponsored promotional rules and campaign guide Feast of Legends.
Episode 89
Travis Willingham's Spooktacular
Oct 10, 201911m
Thanks to your generous support of the Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter campaign, we got to take our dear Travis Willingham through a haunted house and scare the ever-living sh*t out of him as part of a special, unannounced $10M stretch goal.
Episode 90
UnDeadwood (1): Stay Close, Reverend
Oct 18, 20192h 4m
Five strangers to both each other and the historic mining town of Deadwood are hired to investigate supernatural rumors by a local community pillar.
Episode 91
UnDeadwood (2): God Don't Play Cards
Oct 25, 20192h 41m
After being bestowed with mysterious power and a sense of coming dread, our wary clan finds some of Deadwood's residents might not be as frightened as they seem.
Episode 92
UnDeadwood (3): I Got My Wish
Nov 1, 20192h 4m
On the trail of the puppet master, Arabella faces a devastating choice while the mystery's home grows closer.
Episode 93
UnDeadwood (4): Goodnight, Miss Miriam
Nov 15, 20192h 18m
Our heroes close in on the Necromancer after another personal loss, and come to realize justice takes many forms.
Episode 94
The Adventures of the Darrington Brigade
Nov 29, 20194h 36m
Join Taryon Darrington as he leads the Darrington Brigade, a group of unlikely miscreants, through a dangerous journey in search of glory.
Episode 95
End of 2019 Fireside Chat
Dec 18, 20191h 44m
The cast of Critical Role sits down to answer questions and play some games in a fireside chat to close out 2019.
Episode 96
Cinderbrush: A Monsterhearts Story
Feb 14, 20204h 35m
Welcome to the special Valentine's Day Monsterhearts one-shot! Four teenagers take on the horrors of high school - hormones, social cliques, teen angst... Oh, and they're also monsters.
Episode 97
DOOM Eternal One-Shot
Mar 16, 20203h 42m
Game Master Matthew Mercer leads a horde of demons on an adventure based on the DOOM Eternal FPS.
Episode 98
Explorer's Guide to Wildemount Q&A and Fireside Chat with Matthew Mercer
Mar 25, 20201h 44m
Matthew Mercer answers questions about Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, our new campaign guide with Dungeons & Dragons, in this... special... fireside chat produced and hosted from home by Marisha Ray.
Episode 99
Mighty Vibes Vol 1: Lo-fi Beats to Doodle To
Apr 26, 202050m
Need to study, catch up on some reading, or just need a moment to relax? Come hang out with us for Mighty Vibes and enjoy a carefully curated playlist of chill tunes to help put your mind at ease.
Episode 100
Mighty Vibes Vol 2: Chill Tunes to Study / Transcribe Magic To
May 24, 202053m
Need to study some betrayer gods, catch up on some reading, learn some new spells, or just relax? Chill out with Mighty Vibes and enjoy a carefully curated playlist of tunes to help put your mind at ease.
Episode 101
The Mighty Nein Roll Hit Points for Level 12
Jul 1, 20204m
The Mighty Nein leveled up after the events of Episode 99, so when the cast got together for our social-distance set's technical rehearsal they rolled some hit dice for LEVEL 12!
Episode 102
Mighty Vibes Vol 3: Chill Tunes to Drink Tea / Meditate To
Jul 12, 202055m
Need to study some herbal remedies, catch up on some reading, chat with the Wildmother, or just relax? Chill out with Mighty Vibes and enjoy a carefully curated playlist of acoustic tunes to help put your mind at ease.
Episode 103
Mighty Vibes Vol 4: Lofi Beats for Best Buddies to Listen To
Feb 12, 202153m
Sit back and join these very best buddies to relax with the chill lofi beats and sweet animation of Mighty Vibes!
Episode 104
Diablo One Shot – BlizzConline 2021
Feb 20, 20212h 19m
We teamed up with BlizzConline 2021 for a special one-shot inspired by Diablo! Matthew Mercer runs players Laura Bailey Marisha Ray Liam O'Brien and special guests Mica Burton and Carlos Luna through a dungeon-crawling adventure!
Episode 105
Mighty Vibes Vol 5: Lofi Beats with a Light Breeze [Zephrah Radio]
Jan 11, 202154m
Take a short rest from your Aramente with the chill tunes and relaxing animation of Mighty Vibes!
Episode 106
The Mighty Nein Roll Hit Points for Level 15
May 6, 20213m
The Mighty Nein leveled up to Level 15 after the events of Campaign 2, Episode 136! Before Episode 137 was recorded, everybody rolled their hit dice. Please note, new stats reflect added feats, attuned items, and other elements.
Episode 107
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (1) – Death & Taxes
May 24, 20213h 38m
Game Master Matthew Mercer leads a group of restaurateurs on an adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood!
Episode 108
Campaign 2 Wrap Up
Jun 17, 20214h 11m
Now that the Mighty Nein's Campaign 2 adventures have come to an end, the cast sits down for a roundtable discussion of every arc of their journey.
Episode 109
Vox Machina vs. Mighty Nein
Jun 18, 20214h 19m
Legendary Exandrian heroes Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein face off in an epic TEAM DEATHMATCH!
Episode 110
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (2) – A Faulty Foundation
Aug 19, 20214h 20m
Game Master Marisha Ray leads a group of restaurateurs on their second adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood!
Episode 111
The Nautilus Ark: A Johnson Corp Odyssey
Sep 9, 20213h 23m
When the last of humanity is in cryostasis on the Ark, it’s up to the intrepid crew of the Nautilus to ferry them to a fresh start on a new planet… If they can make it. Ashley Johnson DMs.
Episode 112
Mighty Vibes Vol 6 – Lofi Beats to Study with Your Twin to
Sep 24, 20211h 3m
You're in luck! You still have a few hours left on your Exandria Online CD, so grab your favorite twin, crack open your textbook, and study to the chill tunes of Mighty Vibes!
Episode 113
Exandria: An Intimate History
Oct 13, 202110m
Take a deep lore dive into the history of how Exandria came to be, from the Founding, to the Calamity, to the Age of Arcanum, and beyond -- narrated by Exandria's architect and our very own Game Master Matthew Mercer.
Episode 114
Campaign 3: Behind the Set
Oct 19, 20219m
See how the set for Critical Role Campaign 3 went from concept to reality in this behind-the-scenes video! Special thanks to Shaun Ellis, Holly Hodges, and the team at Flip This Bitch for helping us realize this long brewing dream.
Episode 115
The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood (3) – The Golden Goose
Oct 26, 20214h 29m
Game Master Liam O'Brien leads a group of restaurateurs on the final installment of their adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood!
Episode 116
Campaign 3 Opening Title 2021 – It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme)
Dec 10, 20213m
Join us for an adventure with Campaign 3's new opening title and brand new theme song!
Episode 117
Guest Battle Royale
Jan 27, 20223h 39m
Five warriors are plucked from Exandria's timeline and forced to fight in an alternate reality TV show — Garyon Garrington's Plunder Games. The last contestant standing will be awarded one use of the Wish spell.
Episode 118
Level Up: Our Campaign 3 Party Rolls Hit Points For Level 5!
Feb 3, 20223m
Our adventurers leveled up after the events of Campaign 3, Episode 11, so before Episode 12 they rolled some hit points!
Episode 119
Elden Ring One-Shot: O Ye of Little Faith
Mar 1, 20224h 38m
GM Matthew Mercer leads a group of the Tarnished comprised of our very own Marisha Ray and Sam Riegel, as well as special guests Krystina Arielle, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Alexander Ward through the Lands Between.
Episode 120
7-Year Anniversary Blooper Reel
Mar 18, 20224m
We're closing out this 7-year anniversary week of celebration with some BLOOPERS! Thank you for joining us on this adventure and all of the laughter and joy you've shared with us.
Episode 121
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands One-Shot
Mar 28, 20223h 26m
In our Tiny Tina's Wonderlands One-Shot Bunker Master Ashly Burch leads Ify Nwadiwe Laura Bailey Ashley Johnson Travis Willingham and Robbie Daymond through an ACTION-PACKED adventure of magical mayhem @PlayWonderlands. Special thanks to Nerdvana Games for the copy of Bunkers & Badasses.
Episode 122
Dignity: An Adventure with Stephen Colbert
Apr 28, 20221h 24m
Game Master Matthew Mercer guides an adventure shaped by Critter donations to the Critical Role Foundation for Red Nose Day 2022, starring special guest Stephen Colbert.
Episode 123
A Familiar Problem: Sprinkle's Incredible Journey!
Jun 23, 20223h 39m
Marisha Ray takes the RPG A Familiar Problem to Exandria with a chaotic crew of scrappy, stressed-out animal pals on an adventure! This one-shot features Critical Role's own Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, and Travis Willingham with special guests Heidi N Closet (RuPaul's Drag Race) and Isabella Roland (Dimension 20).
Episode 124
Game Masters of Exandria Roundtable
Jun 28, 20221h 50m
Exandrian GMs sit down for a roundtable discussion of their experiences and best practices for game mastering in Critical Role's world of Exandria.
Episode 125
Animated Campaign 3 Opening Title 2022 – It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme)
Jul 1, 20223m
Check out our brand new opening title sequence for our "It's Thursday Night" Theme Song! We worked with an incredibly talented team of animators to bring our Critical Role Theme Song to life.
Episode 126
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 – Critical Role Q&A Panel
Jul 24, 202259m
After almost three long years... we finally reunited with the Critters at San Diego Comic Con!
Episode 127
Level Up: Bells Hells Roll Hit Points For Level 7!
Sep 1, 20223m
Our adventurers leveled up after the events of Campaign 3, Episode 31! Watch them roll hit points for Level 7!
Episode 128
Generation Nord One-Shot
Nov 8, 20223h 52m
Sponsored by NordVPN, the players were led by game master and sponsorship legend Sam Riegel on a journey through the information superhighway (aka the internet).
Episode 129
The Mighty Nein Reunited (1): Unfinished Business
Nov 17, 20224h 33m
Picking up several months after the events in Cognouza, The Mighty Nein have all started new chapters in their lives. However, when some discover that there are still old chapters yet to be closed, our unsung heroes must reunite for more stories untold…
Episode 130
The Mighty Nein Reunited (2): Uk'otoa Unleashed
Dec 1, 20225h 22m
The reunion isn't over yet! Picking up several months after the events in Cognouza, our unsung heroes have all started new chapters in their lives. However, when some discover that there are still old chapters yet to be closed, The Mighty Nein must reunite for more stories untold.
Episode 131
Level Up: Bells Hells Roll Hit Points For Level 8!
Dec 15, 20223m
Our adventurers leveled up after the events of Campaign 3, Episode 41! Watch them roll hit points for Level 8!
Episode 132
Level Up: Bells Hells Roll Hit Points For Level 9!
Mar 15, 20233m
Our adventurers leveled up after the events of Campaign 3, Episode 51! Watch them roll hit points for Level 9!
Episode 133
Exandria: An Intimate Appendix – Ruidus and the Gods
Mar 16, 20236m
Given recent changes regarding the little red moon known as Rudius, the Cobalt Soul wants to set the record straight with a deep lore dive into the history of Rudius and the Gods. Starring our beloved Lore Keeper Dani Carr, we hope it serves as a helpful resource as ongoing updates with Ruidus continue to unravel.
Episode 134
The Legend of Zelda One-Shot – Lookout, Here We Come!
May 30, 20234h 50m
Join the voice of Ganondorf himself, Matthew Mercer, as he leads Emily Axford, Omar Najam, Robbie Daymond, Liam O’Brien and Marisha Ray on a wild adventure through Hyrule.
Episode 135
Level Up: Bells Hells Roll Hit Points For Level 10!
Jul 6, 20233m
Our adventurers leveled up after the events of Campaign 3, Episode 63! Watch them roll hit points for Level 10!
Episode 136
San Diego Comic-Con 2023 – Critical Role: Fireside Chat & Cast Q&A
Jul 31, 202358m
Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham discuss everything going on in Critical Role Land with a fireside chat and short Q&A.
Episode 137
Mortal Kombat 1 One-Shot – Sindel Vs. The Realms
Sep 21, 20233h 41m
Game master Marisha Ray leads a Mortal Kombat themed smackdown with players Sam Riegel, Noshir Dalal, Travis Willingham, and Gina Darling using Till The Last Gasp by Darrington Press!
Episode 138
Let's Play Queen By Midnight!
Sep 12, 20232h 57m
Princesses Aimee Carrero, Aabria Iyengar, Laura Bailey, and Taliesin Jaffe fight to become Queen by Midnight alongside our illustrious Midnight Crier and game designer Kyle Shire!
Episode 139
Bells Hells Campaign 3 Opening Title 2023 – It's Thursday Night (Critical Role Theme)
Oct 19, 20244m
Check out Bell Hell's new animated intro for Campaign 3!
Episode 140
The Mighty Nein Reunion: Echoes of the Solstice
Oct 26, 20234h 44m
Live from Wembley Arena in London, UK! In the wake of the chaos after the Apogee Solstice, The Mighty Nein join forces yet again to deal with the rolling dangers suddenly unleashed…
Episode 141
Persona 5 Tactica One-Shot
Nov 18, 20233h 59m
Join gamemaster Liam O'Brien as he leads the rebellious players Robbie Daymond, Xanthe Huynh, Krystina Arielle, Jared Goldstein, and Matthew Mercer in a one-shot inspired by Persona 5 Tactica!
Episode 142
Choose Their Adventure... Again!
Nov 29, 20232h 29m
Game Master Matthew Mercer guides a quest shaped by your donations for CRF's Red Nose Day fundraiser!
Episode 143
Critical Role: Sick Day
Jan 18, 20241h 55m
Critical Role takes a sick day! With some of the cast out sick the healthy cast does a live stream in their comfiest clothes and make their Bells Hells characters using the Baldur's Gate 3 character builder.
Episode 144
Critical Role Creates Characters in Daggerheart
Mar 12, 20241h 59m
Game Master Matthew Mercer leads the entire cast of Critical Role in a special Daggerheart Session Zero to create a brand new band of adventures! These characters will be used in the first ever LIVE Daggerheart One-Shot.
Episode 145
Critical Role plays Daggerheart
Mar 12, 20244h 34m
Join game master Matthew Mercer as he leads players Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Liam O’Brien through a LIVE One-Shot using the Daggerheart system! Though Daggerheart is still in Beta testing, we hope this one-shot can give insight into how the game can be played.
Episode 146
Fireside Chat LIVE with Matthew Mercer
May 21, 202454m
Join us in the tavern for our first Beacon Exclusive fireside chat with our legendary game master, Matthew Mercer!
Episode 147
The Menagerie Levels Up with Daggerheart!
May 14, 202425m
The Menagerie characters level up to level 4 after the events of their first one-shot! Watch as the adventurers gain more experience, increase their abilities, and choose new domain deck cards.
Episode 148
The Menagerie Returns!
May 30, 20243h 44m
The Menagerie returns! Join game master Matthew Mercer as he leads the cast of Critical Role through a LIVE One-Shot using the Daggerheart system!
Episode 149
The Menagerie Levels Up! Levels 4-6 – Daggerheart Open Beta
Jun 13, 202426m
The Menagerie characters level up through Levels 5 and 6 after the events of their latest one-shot! Watch as the adventurers gain more experience, increase their abilities, and choose new domain deck cards.
Episode 150
Ménagerie a Trois – Daggerheart Open Beta
Jun 13, 20244h 10m
The Menagerie is back again! Join game master Matthew Mercer as he leads the cast of Critical Role through a LIVE One-Shot using the Daggerheart system!
Episode 151
Fireside Chat LIVE with Marisha Ray
Jun 24, 20241h 9m
Our incredible creative director, Marisha Ray, joins us in the tavern for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Beacon members!
Episode 152
Fireside Chat LIVE with Sam Riegel
Jul 16, 20241h 1m
Our fearless leader, bard extraordinaire, and true inspiration, Sam Riegel joins us in the tavern for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Beacon members!
Episode 153
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 – Critical Role: Fireside Chat & Cast Q&A
Jul 30, 202444m
Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, and Travis Willingham (sadly minus Taliesin Jaffe and Sam Riegel) discuss everything going on in Critical Role Land with a fireside chat and short Q&A. PLUS, get a sneak peek of what we've been working on with our partners at Amazon Studios!
Episode 154
Fireside Chat LIVE with Taliesin Jaffe
Aug 19, 20241h 1m
The immortal executive goth, Taliesin Jaffe, is stepping out of the shadows and joining us in the tavern for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Beacon members!
Episode 155
Anime NYC 2024 – Critical Role: Fireside Chat & Cast Q&A
Aug 29, 20241h
Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham make their first apearance at AnimeNYC and discuss everything going on in Critical Role Land with a fireside chat and short Q&A.
Episode 156
Fireside Chat LIVE with Ashley Johnson
Sep 23, 202458m
The wonderfully sweet and incredibly talented Ashley Johnson is making her way to the tavern for a Beacon exclusive Fireside Chat and Q+A!
Episode 157
Fireside Chat LIVE with Travis Willingham
Oct 21, 20241h 1m
Our guiding force and CEO Travis Willingham is making his way to the tavern for Beacon exclusive Fireside Chat and Q+A!
Episode 158
A Daggerheart Critmas Story: Session Zero
Nov 15, 20241h 46m
The cast of Critical Role roll up their characters in Daggerheart ahead of the upcoming Daggerheart Critmas Story Live Show in Camden, NJ on December 7th.
Episode 159
Fireside Chat LIVE With Liam O'Brien
Nov 19, 202458m
The immensely talented storyteller and resident Critical Role Art Dad, Liam O’Brien is headed to the tavern for a Fireside Chat!
Episode 160
Let's Play Queen By Midnight: Quarter Past!
Nov 20, 20243h 27m
Princesses Laura Bailey, Aimee Carrero, Taliesin Jaffe, and Aabria Iyengar reunite for a fantastically fun battle royale as they play our new game by Darrington Press, Queen by Midnight: Quarter Past!
Episode 161
Daggerheart First Look: Worldbuilding with Critical Role – Live from PAX Unplugged
Dec 6, 20241h 34m
Critical Role founders and Daggerheart contributors take the stage at PAX Unplugged LIVE at 4pm ET to showcase key features of Daggerheart in an interactive, collaborative panel focused on the campaign frame Beast Feast.
Episode 162
Daggerheart Critmas Story LIVE – Backstage Pass
Dec 7, 202432m
Join Marisha Ray LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage tour before our Daggerheart Critmas Story Live Show! Explore our retro-fabulous set and share special moments with the cast as they prepare for this epic holiday adventure!
Episode 163
Fireside Chat LIVE with Robbie Daymond
Dec 10, 20241h
Our loveable, hilarious, and remarkable friend, Robbie Daymond, is making his way to a Fireside Chat with our Beacon Bits!
Episode 164
A Daggerheart Critmas Story – VIP Pre-Show
Dec 19, 202445m
Check out our VIP Pre-Show of “A Daggerheart Critmas Story” as the cast adds the finishing touches to their characters with our VIP Audience and answers some burning questions!
Episode 165
Critical Role Presents: A Daggerheart Critmas Story
Dec 19, 20244h 7m
Game Master Matthew Mercer leads players Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Marisha Ray through a special Daggerheart Critmas one-shot with the spectacular Lenore Riegel (aka Momlan) serving as our Master of Ceremonies.
Episode 166
Assassin's Creed Shadows One-Shot
Jan 14, 20253h 33m
Join Game Master Matthew Mercer as he leads players Emily Piggford, Robbie Daymond, Peter Shinkoda, and Liam O'Brien in an Assassin’s Creed Shadows inspired One-Shot!
Episode 167
Fireside Chat LIVE With Laura Bailey
Jan 21, 202559m
The one and only chaos-causing, dice-hoarding merch queen, Laura Bailey is heading to the Tavern for a Fireside Chat!
Episode 168
Freaky Thursday: A Bells Hells Charity One Shot for LA Wildfire Recovery with CRF
Jan 30, 20254h 37m
Two Elemental Royals have made a wager: Are modern mortal "heroes" as resilient and courageous as those of legend? Hearing of the recent, wild exploits of Bells Hells, these two entities pluck the troupe from Exandria and force a series of challenges to test their skills, wit, and ability... all while the Elementals subtly manipulate the odds between Order and Chaos to serve their bet. Weird magics weave throughout the realm, as onlookers from across the realms alter the dangers mid-contest, rending the battlefield or even swapping souls between the players! Can Bells Hells survive this series of clashes, and does either Order or Chaos truly carve the path of a hero?
Episode 169
Campaign 3 Tale Gate!
Feb 6, 202555m
Join our founding cast, friends, and crew for a special LIVE celebratory pre-show leading into our Bells Hells finale!
Episode 170
Fireside Chat LIVE With Matthew Mercer – Campaign 3: Bells Hells Finale
Feb 11, 20251h 17m
Matthew Mercer is returning to the tavern for a special fireside chat to address any lingering questions from our Bells Hells campaign!
Episode 171
Avowed One-Shot
Feb 18, 20254h 55m
Join Game Master Matthew Mercer for a special Avowed inspired one-shot as he guides players Marisha Ray, Travis Willingham, Anjali Bhimani, SungWon Cho, and Whitney Moore through the Living Lands and shadow-haunted shores.
Episode 172
Suikoden One-Shot
Mar 11, 20255h 1m
Adventure awaits at the White Deer Inn! Game Master Matthew Mercer leads players Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe, Arin Hanson, Zeno Robinson, and Zachery Renauldo through the Muse City of Dunan in a special Suikoden inspired one-shot!
Episode 173
Wrap Up: Campaign 3 and the Era of Reclamation
Mar 13, 20253h 49m
Join the founding cast, Robbie Daymond, and Brennan Lee Mulligan for a LIVE Exandria Wrap-Up event to discuss the epic conclusion of Campaign 3 and the beautiful new beginnings created in Divergence.
Episode 174
Critical Role Live Show: Chicago – LIVE Beacon Backstage Pass
Apr 10, 202548m
Join Marisha Ray LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage tour before our Chicago Live Show! Explore the venue and hang out with the cast as they prepare for a chaotic adventure voted on by the audience!
Episode 175
TOTAL PARTY KILL: Chicago Live 2025
Apr 24, 20253h 58m
The cast of Critical Role transforms into one of their original campaign characters (voted on by our audience) for our Chicago Live Show! Watch Game Master Matthew Mercer transport our heroes into the deadly game show ""Total Party Kill,"" hosted by the charismatic Malvolio Contreras (special guest Robbie Daymond).
Episode 176
Fireside Chat LIVE With Sam Riegel – Wildemount Wildlings & More!
Apr 28, 20251h 2m
Join our Wildemount Wildlings Game Master Sam Riegel as he returns to the tavern to discuss the latest adventures at Camp Wildemount, Veth's time as a game show contestant, and anything else the Beacon Discord asks about!
Episode 177
The Elder Scrolls Online One-Shot
Apr 29, 20254h 50m
Explore the lands of Tamriel and join Game Master Liam O'Brien as he guides players Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Jasmine Bhullar, Evan Michael Lee, and Luis Carazo through an enchanted Elder Scrolls adventure inspired by The Elder Scrolls Online.
Episode 178
Behind the Cards: Critical Role Tarot Deck Celebration Livestream
May 9, 20251h 31m
What shall the future hold for all Exandrians, mortal and immortal alike? Join Taliesin Jaffe, Whitney Moore, Adrienne Cho, and Kether (Taliesin’s mom), for an inside look at our Critical Role 10-Year Anniversary Tarot Deck! They'll walk you through this mystical deck, show off all the neat details, and even give our Beacon Members an exclusive reading of the cards!
Episode 179
Fireside Chat LIVE With Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe!
May 12, 20251h 12m
Our resident weirdos Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe are making their way to the Tavern for a joint Fireside Chat to answer all your delightfully strange questions, give you the inside scoop on Weird Kids, and chat about the latest shenanigans in Critical Role land!
Episode 180
Daggerheart Launch Day LIVE!
May 20, 20251h 3m
Our incredible Daggerheart devs and Critical Role Cast Members are coming together to celebrate the LAUNCH DAY of Daggerheart. Join us LIVE as we discuss all things Daggerheart with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT you don't wanna miss!
Episode 181
Fireside Chat LIVE With Matthew Mercer and Elise Rezendes!
Jun 3, 20251h 9m
Daggerheart is out in the world! Join our Senior RPG Producer Elise Rezendes and Game Designer Matthew Mercer as they answer all your burning questions and tell you everything you need to know about Daggerheart!!
Episode 182
Tag Team at the Teeth: Prologue
Jun 18, 20259m
Two cities, two separate adventures, one overarching story. Check out our official prologue for Tag Team at the Teeth! Bells Hells have joined the Mighty Nein at sea in search of Ludinus Da'leth and his safe haven in the Shattered Teeth. As they approach one of the Teeth's mysterious islands, the Nein Hells suddenly find themselves split and separated in parallel realms...
Episode 183
Critical Role Live Show: Sydney – LIVE Beacon Backstage Pass
Jun 18, 202548m
Join us LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage tour before our Sydney Live Show! Explore the venue and hang out with the cast as they get hyped for their first ever Australian one-shot adventure in the Shattered Teeth!
Episode 184
Critical Role Live Show: Melbourne – LIVE Beacon Backstage Pass
Jun 24, 202545m
Join us LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage tour before our Melbourne Live Show! Explore the venue and hang out with the cast as they get ready for another (separate) adventure in the Shattered Teeth as some of their chaotic characters from Bells Hells and The Mighty Nein!
Episode 185
Tag Team At The Teeth: The Misty Ascent – Sydney Live Show 2025
Jul 8, 20253h 59m
Check out our 2025 Sydney Live Show! When characters from both the Mighty Nein and Bells Hells find themselves mysteriously split across parallel realms in The Shattered Teeth, they must unite against a common threat… Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and the cast of Critical Role as Jester Lavorre, Ashton Greymoore, Yasha Nydoorin, Caleb Widogast, Veth Brenatto, Chetney Pock O'Pea, and Laudna work together to uncover the truth behind their interdimensional separation in this unforgettable live adventure!"
Episode 186
Fireside Chat LIVE With Dani Carr and Jared Deiro!
Jul 14, 20251h 5m
Our Lore Keepers are in the building! The all knowing Dani Carr and Jared Deiro are the guardians of narrative integrity for all of our shows and their heading to the tavern to answer YOUR burning questions! So if you've ever had a deep question about Critical Role, Age of Umbra, The Midst Cosmos, or any of our subsequent shows, these lore keepers are the ones to ask!
Episode 187
Tag Team At The Teeth: Beyond The Shroud – Melbourne Live Show 2025
Jul 15, 20254h 9m
Check out our 2025 Melbourne Live Show! When characters from both the Mighty Nein and Bells Hells find themselves mysteriously split across parallel realms in The Shattered Teeth, they must unite against a common threat… Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and the cast of Critical Role as Fearne Calloway, Caduceus Clay, Imogen Temult, Fjord Stone, Beauregard Lionett, Orym, and Braius Doomseed work together to uncover the truth behind their interdimensional separation in this unforgettable live adventure!
Episode 188
Critical Role Live Show: Indianapolis – LIVE Beacon Backstage Pass
Aug 2, 202543m
Join us LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage tour before our Indianapolis Live Show! Explore the venue and hang out with the cast as they get ready for our first ever Daggerheart adventure in Exandria!
Episode 189
Critical Role Direct: Campaign 4 Announcement
Aug 2, 202512m
LIVE from Indianapolis, hear a keynote address from Matthew Mercer, Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Jeremy Crawford, and Chris Perkins on the latest from Critical Role, including a special announcement on Campaign 4!
Episode 190
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 – Critical Role: 10 Years and Still Rolling
Aug 7, 202556m
Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, and Liam O’Brien take a reflective walk down memory lane and look back at the last 10 incredible years of adventure. Plus, they'll answer some of the crowd's burning questions!
Episode 191
What Is Campaign Four?
Aug 21, 202517m
Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Matthew Mercer, AND our Game Master of Campaign 4 Brennan Lee Mulligan are here to fill you in on everything you need to know about Campaign 4 as we embark on this next adventure.
Episode 192
Fireside Chat LIVE With Matthew Mercer & Brennan Lee Mulligan
Aug 21, 20251h 19m
Not one but TWO legendary game masters are heading to the tavern! Brennan Lee Mulligan and Matthew Mercer are here to delve into Campaign 4, discuss the west-marches format, and answer YOUR burning questions directly from the Beacon Discord!
Episode 193
Port Fearne Calloway of Bells Hells into Daggerheart
Aug 26, 202517m
Join Matthew Mercer as he guides Ashley Johnson in building the beloved Fearne Calloway of the Bells Hells in Daggerheart.
Episode 194
Oaths & Ash – Indianapolis Live Show 2025
Aug 28, 20254h 22m
Dangerous forces gather as members of Bells Hells deal with their dark bargains and deadly debts mounting to be collected. Featuring the founding cast of Critical Role, Robbie Daymond, and Game Master Matthew Mercer; this show is our very first one-shot set in the world of Exandria and powered by Darrington Press’s roleplaying game: Daggerheart.
Episode 195
Port Dorian Storm of Bells Hells into Daggerheart
Sep 2, 202519m
Robbie Daymond is here to port Dorian Storm into Daggerheart. Watch as Matthew Mercer and Robbie sit down and build the blue bard that has captured all of our hearts to level 8 within the Daggerheart system!
Episode 196
Port Chetney Pock O'Pea of Bells Hells into Daggerheart
Sep 9, 202520m
This isn't Travis Willingham’s first rodeo when it comes to porting his character into Daggerheart! In this third and final installation of porting Bells Hells characters to Daggerheart, watch as Travis and Matthew Mercer build Chetney Pock O'Pea of Bells Hell using the Daggerheart Core Set, current playtesting content in the Void (the Gnome ancestry), as well as an in-development Blood Hunter class and Blood domain!
Episode 197
TGiT: Critical Role Foundation's 90s Charity One-Shot Benefitting NCWIT
Sep 18, 20254h 46m
Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and CRF President Ashley Johnson as they invite 90s stars Stacy Keanan (My Two Dads), Will Friedle (Boy Meets World), Christine Lakin (Step by Step), Rider Strong (Boy Meets World) and Jodie Sweetin (Full House) to the table for our Daggerheart Charity One-Shot; TGiT (Thank Goodness It’s Thursday)!
Episode 198
Fireside Chat LIVE With Marisha Ray and Travis Willingham!
Sep 23, 20251h 14m
Is this a State of the Role? No, it's Marisha Ray and Travis Willingham taking to the tavern for a Fireside Chat! What do our CEO and Creative Director have to say about the past, present, and future of Critical Role? Ask and find out!
Episode 199
Jester & Fjord Plan a Wedding
Sep 25, 202520m
Love is in the air! Join Jester Lavorre and Fjord Stone as they dream up their perfect Nicodranas wedding. From picking a venue to setting the guest list, see how this Mighty Nein couple plans their big day.
Episode 200
Critical Role: Live from Radio City Music Hall, NYC – LIVE Beacon Backstage Pass
Oct 7, 202532m
Join us LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage bachelor/bachelorette party before The Wedding of Jester & Fjord filmed live at Radio City Music Hall.
Episode 201
Meet The Characters of Campaign 4 – Previously On... Campaign 4, Ep 1-4 Recap
Oct 28, 202517m
Get your overview of the Overture and all the incredible new characters of Campaign 4!
Episode 202
Fireside Chat LIVE With Alexander Ward!
Oct 28, 20251h 2m
It's spooky season! So let's talk with our very own spooky boy these days before Halloween. Alexander Ward is our tavern guest this evening and here to orate on everything Overture and Occtis.
Episode 203
Dispatch One-Shot
Oct 30, 20254h 15m
It's just a regular Monday at the Burbank branch of the SDN until the efficiency experts show up. Game Master Jasmine Bhullar leads players Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Matthew Mercer, and Erin Yvette as they fight to stay employed in this Dispatch inspired one-shot using Daggerheart!
Episode 204
Jester and Fjord's Wedding – Live from Radio City Music Hall
Nov 5, 20254h 8m
Join us for an unforgettable evening of love and peril at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, as two of our Mighty Nein lovebirds, Jester and Fjord, embark on their greatest adventure yet: marriage!
Episode 205
Fireside Chat with Liam O'Brien
Nov 24, 20251h 2m
The immensely talented storyteller and resident Art Dad, Liam O'Brien is heading to the tavern for a Fireside Chat!
Episode 206
Fireside Chat LIVE With Sam Riegel and Tasha Huo
Dec 16, 20251h 6m
Executive Producer Sam Riegel has invited Executive Producer Tasha Huo of The Mighty Nein on Prime Video to our festive fireside to talk about everything from Animation to Zadash.
Episode 207
Leveling Up The Soldier Table – Lvl 3 to Lvl 4
Dec 17, 202518m
Brennan Lee Mulligan introduces a new narrative-driven twist to the leveling up in Campaign 4. In this new process, players roll their new hit points and share a few feats, spells, or subclasses they are considering. In the following episodes, players will find a character-appropriate moment to announce their level-up, revealing their new abilities they've just unlocked.
Episode 208
Fireside Chat LIVE Oops! All Crew
Jan 6, 20262h 32m
Marisha Ray will be soft hosting our first Fireside Chat of the year, we willl have a rotating retinue of crew who will join her in our tavern's hotseat by the hearth. We have producers, camera crew, editors, and more that you may recognize from off-stage yells, short cameos, and the Beacon Discord chat and they are ready your questions!
Episode 209
The Soldier's Table – Previously On... Campaign 4, Ep 5-11 Recap
Jan 21, 202610m
We're diving into the events of the Soldier Table's first arc!
Episode 210
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II One-Shot
Feb 17, 20263h 45m
Game Master George Primaver leads players Ashley Johnson, Deborah Ann Woll, Gina DeVivo, Nick Marini, and Liam McIntyre through the tribulations of 15th century Kuttenburg in this KCD2 inspired adventure.
Episode 211
Leveling Up The Seekers Table – Lvl 3 to Lvl 4
Feb 26, 202616m
Brennan Lee Mulligan introduces a new narrative-driven twist to the leveling up in Campaign 4. In this new process, players roll their new hit points and share a few feats, spells, or subclasses they are considering. In the following episodes, players will find a character-appropriate moment to announce their level-up, revealing their new abilities they've just unlocked.
Episode 212
The Seekers' Table – Previously On... Campaign 4, Ep 12-18 Recap
Mar 18, 202610m
After a harrowing journey driven by the pursuit of truth and the weight of revenge, the first arc of the Seekers' Table has come to a close and we're here to unpack it all!
Episode 213
Hubris! A Darrington Brigade One-Shot
Apr 23, 20263h 33m
After 24 straight hours awake, Sam Riegel takes the Game Master's seat to lead the Darrington Brigade on an unhinged adventure across the skies in the maiden voyage of Exandria's largest skyship.
Episode 214
Leveling Up The Schemers Table – Lvl 3 to Lvl 4
Apr 29, 202618m
Brennan Lee Mulligan introduces a new narrative-driven twist to the leveling up in Campaign 4. In this new process, players roll their new hit points and share a few feats, spells, or subclasses they are considering. In the following episodes, players will find a character-appropriate moment to announce their level-up, revealing their new abilities they've just unlocked.
Episode 215
The Schemers' Table – Previously On... Campaign 4, Ep 19-25 Recap
May 20, 202610m
The Schemer Table's first arc has come to a close and but their plots are just beginning to unfold.
Episode 216
Critical Role: Maelstrom Kingdom – Atlanta – LIVE Beacon Backstage Pass
May 26, 202622m
Join us LIVE on Beacon for an exclusive backstage pass before Bells Hells explore the Maelstrom Kingdom. Streamed live from Gas South Arena on May 26th 2026 in Atlanta, the first stop in our Echoes of Exandria 2026 Live Show Tour.
Episode 217
Bells Hells & the Maelstrom Kingdom – Atlanta Live Show 2026
May 29, 20264h 5m
With the new age of Exandria upon us, and the chaos that has followed in its wake, a once-isolated undersea kingdom of Exandria has breached their waters with dark intent! Bells Hells must delve into the depths to confront this tumult, or be swallowed by what lurks in the dark below...
Episode 218
[PROJEKT] Funball: Beacon Backstage Pass – VIP Access: Berlin Live Show 2026
Jul 6, 202652m
Get your all-access pass to our [PROJEKT] Funball Live Show in Berlin! Shot and released the same day as the show, we're taking Beacon Bits behind the scenes of Uber Arena with cast and crew run-ins, a first look at the stage, fan meetups, and any other shenanigans the day throws at us.
Episode 219
Darktow: Beacon Backstage Pass – VIP Access: Edinburgh Live Show 2026
Jul 12, 202646m
Get your all-access pass to our Darktow Live Show in Edinburgh! Shot and released the same day as the show, we're taking Beacon Bits behind the scenes of Edinburgh Castle with cast and crew run-ins, a first look at the stage, fan meetups, and any other shenanigans the day throws at us.
Episode 220
[PROJEKT] Funball: Beacon Backstage Pass – Road To: Berlin Live Show 2026
Jul 14, 20268m
Hit the road with our cast and crew in a mini-vlog where we make our way to Berlin for our [PROJEKT] Funball Live Show!
Episode 221
[PROJEKT] Funball – Berlin Live Show 2026
Jul 14, 20263h 52m
An Experiment gone wrong has caused Caleb and Essek's continued exploration of the Folding Halls of Halas to become an even more terrifying labyrinth, with a corrupted Caleb Widogast as the maze master. The rest of the Mighty Nein must now brave this twisted dimensional dungeon to recover and restore their friend... before they become part of it themselves.
Episode 222
Darktow: Beacon Backstage Pass – Road To: Edinburgh Live Show 2026
Jul 21, 20266m
Hit the road with our cast and crew in a mini-vlog where we make our way to Edinburgh for our Darktow Live Show!
Episode 223
Darktow – Edinburgh Live Show 2026
Jul 21, 20264h 2m
Many years of slow-moving machinations come to a head as the Plank King discovers Kingsley's plot to take Darktow, and the Revelry is now hunting the would-be usurper! His hand forced, Kingsley must call the Mighty Nein to his aid and rush to claim the throne of Darktow before the Plank King claims him!
Episode 224
Get Caught Up On Convergence – Previously On... Campaign 4, Ep 26-31 Recap
Aug 24, 202618m
The Soldier, Schemer, and Seeker table convergence on Dol-Makjar as the first arc of Campaign 4 comes to an electrifying crescendo.
Episode 225
CONTROL Resonant One-Shot
Sep 22, 20263h 29m
After 7 years of lockdown the employees of the FBC must now survive the paranatural forces running free in Manhattan. Game Master Zachery Renauldo guides players Sean Durrie, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham on this CONTROL Resonant-inspired adventure.
Episode 226
Red Moon Requiem: Beacon Backstage Pass – London Live Show 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Episode 227
Red Moon Requiem: London Live Show 2026
Nov 3, 2026
With the shadow of Predathos now faded and Exandria in flux, Vox Machina (whole once more) seeks to protect a recently discovered, reborn Deity. In chasing the path of the divine child and the mysterious faction who has taken it, they must journey to the Red Moon of Ill Omen... but things are not as they once were upon Ruidus, and the terrible promise of horror in space awaits them...
Episode 228
Battle of the Bards: Critical Role Foundation One-Shot
Nov 17, 2026
Episode 229
Grog's Holiday Adventure: Beacon Backstage Pass – Fort Worth Live Show 2026
Dec 3, 2026
Episode 230
Grog's Holiday Adventure: Fort Worth Live Show 2026
Dec 11, 2026
Inspired by the wild changes sweeping across Exandria that he doesn't fully understand, Grog excitedly drags his friends into another imaginary adventure through ale-stained tavern-table-top dice games to celebrate the coming Winter's Crest! With the Grand-Poobah de Doink of All of This and That back in the GM seat, what deeply-woven plots and philosophically inspiring conundrums shall he devise for them? We shall see!