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Critical Role

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 Welcome to Critical Role, home of a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors playing tabletop roleplaying games! Enter a world of glorious imagination and improvisation with a group of the finest collaborative storytellers around. Here you’ll find our TTRPG and adjacent shows, including Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, 4-Sided Dive, and a growing selection of one-shots.Critical Role
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  • The Rampart and Beyond | Age of Umbra Episode 4 Part 1

    The Rampart and Beyond | Age of Umbra Episode 4 Part 1
    Jun 26 2025

    Part 1

    Foes and friends await the group as they journey through the ruined landscape of the Halcyon Domain, destiny guiding their steps...

    DAGGERHEART

    Daggerheart is OUT NOW! Visit https://daggerheart.com to learn more. Purchase your copy at friendly local game stores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores, or Critical Role shops:

    US: https://shop.critrole.com

    UK: https://shop.critrole.co.uk

    EU: https://shop.critrole.eu

    AU: https://shop.critrole.com.au

    CA: https://canada.critrole.com

    AGE OF UMBRA

    Small communities hold fast against the darkness of a dying world in Age of Umbra, a dark, survival fantasy 8-part Daggerheart mini-series with Game Master Matthew Mercer and players Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham. Death lurks around every corner, but five characters of the small community of Desperloch must band together to fight for hope for their community, risking it all for those they love.

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    Curious what happens when the camera turns off after an Age of Umbra episode? Watch the Cooldown episodes with the cast discussion after each episode, exclusively on Beacon! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.

    CREDITS

    Key Art & Character Art by Anthony Chong Jones | @robotpencil

    Player Miniatures by Hero Forge

    Special thanks to Solar Simon DM

    Main Theme Song by Omar Fadel

    Set Design by Shaun Ellis

    Set Fabrication and Production Design by Noxweiler Berf

    Due to the improv nature of RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If hearing discussions of certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • What Is Gained, What Is Lost | Age of Umbra Episode 3 Part 2

    What Is Gained, What Is Lost | Age of Umbra Episode 3 Part 2
    Jun 24 2025

    Part 2

    Consequences overwhelm the group, but they are determined to do the right thing and reignite hope in Desperloch, no matter what...

    DAGGERHEART

    Daggerheart is OUT NOW! Visit https://daggerheart.com to learn more. Purchase your copy at friendly local game stores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores, or Critical Role shops:

    US: https://shop.critrole.com

    UK: https://shop.critrole.co.uk

    EU: https://shop.critrole.eu

    AU: https://shop.critrole.com.au

    CA: https://canada.critrole.com

    AGE OF UMBRA

    Small communities hold fast against the darkness of a dying world in Age of Umbra, a dark, survival fantasy 8-part Daggerheart mini-series with Game Master Matthew Mercer and players Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham. Death lurks around every corner, but five characters of the small community of Desperloch must band together to fight for hope for their community, risking it all for those they love.

    BEACON

    Curious what happens when the camera turns off after an Age of Umbra episode? Watch the Cooldown episodes with the cast discussion after each episode, exclusively on Beacon! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.

    CREDITS

    Key Art & Character Art by Anthony Chong Jones | @robotpencil

    Player Miniatures by Hero Forge

    Special thanks to Solar Simon DM

    Main Theme Song by Omar Fadel

    Set Design by Shaun Ellis

    Set Fabrication and Production Design by Noxweiler Berf

    Due to the improv nature of RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If hearing discussions of certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • What Is Gained, What Is Lost | Age of Umbra Episode 3 Part 1

    What Is Gained, What Is Lost | Age of Umbra Episode 3 Part 1
    Jun 19 2025

    Part 1

    Consequences overwhelm the group, but they are determined to do the right thing and reignite hope in Desperloch, no matter what...

    DAGGERHEART

    Daggerheart is OUT NOW! Visit https://daggerheart.com to learn more. Purchase your copy at friendly local game stores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores, or Critical Role shops:

    US: https://shop.critrole.com

    UK: https://shop.critrole.co.uk

    EU: https://shop.critrole.eu

    AU: https://shop.critrole.com.au

    CA: https://canada.critrole.com

    AGE OF UMBRA

    Small communities hold fast against the darkness of a dying world in Age of Umbra, a dark, survival fantasy 8-part Daggerheart mini-series with Game Master Matthew Mercer and players Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham. Death lurks around every corner, but five characters of the small community of Desperloch must band together to fight for hope for their community, risking it all for those they love.

    BEACON

    Curious what happens when the camera turns off after an Age of Umbra episode? Watch the Cooldown episodes with the cast discussion after each episode, exclusively on Beacon! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You’ll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.

    CREDITS

    Key Art & Character Art by Anthony Chong Jones | @robotpencil

    Player Miniatures by Hero Forge

    Special thanks to Solar Simon DM

    Main Theme Song by Omar Fadel

    Set Design by Shaun Ellis

    Set Fabrication and Production Design by Noxweiler Berf

    Due to the improv nature of RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If hearing discussions of certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

    Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 26 mins
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ill be honest, I never thought to leave reviews on the podcast on Audible. I've come onto this platform after getting irritated with another, and the podcast format works well on here.
C3 starts to feel like there's some progress now. after the last episode of combat heavy story we have a mainly narrative RP one where we resolve the Keyleth sidequest, and start extrapolating about the meta-plot, where to garner more intel, and some hefty insight into Ashton (who I think needs more development still). Sam and Travis provide the comedy, as ever, and the rather weighty mood is eased with some daftness with divination.
unlike some I'm enjoying the one large plot vibe to C3, although the pacing can be very inconsistent. also enjoying the tethering to C1 and C2, although I worry it feels a little like an Exandria finale and that C4 will be something totally new.

Some direction and resolution

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Critical Role is ttrpg meets beautifully crafted radio drama! Matthew Mercer's descriptions and the banter of a lovable cast of nerdy ass voice actors all combine to make a listening experience that is both entertaining and attention grabbing.

The Podcast that got me into DnD!

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A bunch of very talented role-players, who work really well together. The GM's list of talents seems to never end, including story building, improvisation, and superb character work.

what an incredible GM

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I love listening to Critical Role when travelling, its a great evolving story week to week. The voice actors create amazing different characters for each campaign.

Travelling with Critical Role

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I usually watch on YouTube but when I'm driving I listen.
Great story telling, acting, everything

I'm totally hooked

Great show

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Audio version of the highly rated Critical Role ensemble DND programme. Highly skilled voice actors producing superb improve whilst in the confines of Dungeons and Dragons. Brilliant Stuff!

DND magic

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