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The Adventure Zone
Hosted by The McElroys · EN
Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of ... you know, kobolds or whatever in ... The Adventure Zone..
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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 13
Nov 2001:06:19Tap to summarizeThe wizards cash in their prizes and explore the island -- and perhaps dive in too deep.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; “Time Travel is Possible”, “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun”, and "The Redemption in Her Arms" by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; "Jar of Flies" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Over Soul" by Evan Schaffer: https://www.evanschaeffermusic.com/.Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/
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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 12
Nov 600:58:45Tap to summarizeHaving barely survived the last trial, Rictus, Hellgrammite, and Lorovith assess the competition and take some time for revenge . . . or pranks.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "ATH" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=9db2f1db3f7649c9&nd=1&dlsi=7a09f77fc450459a; "Death" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; "Jingle Bells Calm" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "Sound the Alarms" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/.Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/
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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 11
Oct 2300:53:51Tap to summarizeThe Trial of Evocation, Part IFour of the massive elementals battle for glory and prizes – but the reward for last-place is death. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Touchpoint" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; and "Redemption" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/.Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/
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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 5
Jul 31, 2025Tap to summarizeWith only five minutes remaining before the fireball strikes, the remaining wizards scramble for keys and shelter, and some alliances hold while other falls apart. It’s an all-out wizard battle!Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Aisles" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; and "Eutophic WITH BEAT" by Mystery Mammal: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Tqf9Yj15NqruGjhlKa6yb?si=bPMsyshuT5KVi3MeapM4hw&nd=1&dlsi=4cba1afcb02c42e3.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz
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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 4
Jul 17, 2025Tap to summarizeThe Trial of Abjuration, Part IIIThe fireball continues to hurtle towards the island as the wizards scramble to collect keys and spells before reaching the ziggurat – but is there even more danger awaiting them at the top?Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Pure" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Blato" by Shay Brahem x Fachhochschule Dortmund: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/shay-braheem/contact; and "Lurking in the Shadows" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/
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The Adventure Zone Versus Hamlet: Live in Charlotte!
May 15, 2025Tap to summarizePhileaux, Godwin, and Winnie are back to save Thrilliam Shakespere's sexy romps from becoming terrible tragedies. This time they must help an emo Prince solve the murder of his father -- only to find they're not the only intruders into the story. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! Additional Music in this Episode: '"Heavy Drums Bass", "Green Daze", and "Modern Rock Boy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
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The Adventure Zone vs Romeo vs Juliet: Live in Tampa!
Mar 6, 202501:50:03Tap to summarizeMutt takes his shot. Phileaux gets dressed up. Lady Godwin establishes dominance.Live from the Tampa Theatre, the gang crashes the famous Capulet ball and all hell breaks loose.
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The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 21: A Deal With Killdeath!
Feb 27, 202500:42:28Tap to summarizeThe Abnimals cooperate with the affable Dr. Killdeath in his volcano fortress on Governor's Island. They've gotten in – but can they get out?Sgt. Salamander performed by Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://brennanleemulligan.com/Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Sweet n Dirty", "Heads Turn", "Neo Soul", "Deja Vu", "Colossal", "The Heavy Three", "Courage My Love", and "Walk Tall" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/. World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 20: Breaking In!
Feb 20, 202500:42:59Tap to summarizeThe Abnimals work with the rest of the Greenback Guardians to find Carver, but must pose as villains to get into the fortress of Governor's Island. It's the team-up of their dream-up!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Slice of Life" by Bryan Teoh: https://www.bryanteoh.com/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Mindsweep", "Chill Down", "Action", "The Get Away", and "Black Tears" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "A Human Being" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Instrumental Sontagsfaherer" by Patrick Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqee4AUSj6Jocrsr-uDEAmA; and "High on Loungin'" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 19: Friendshrimp Along the Way!
Feb 13, 202500:41:42Tap to summarizeThe Abnimal heroes drive a hard bargain with Clamgela to meet the Walrus. But first they have to make another deal – with Dr. Killdeath!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Lurking Terror" and "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "First Rays", "Catch and Release", "Bittersweet", "Nashville Lights", "Awkward Cafe", "Chill Down", "Mindsweep", and "Action" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; and "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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