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Realms & Nerds

by Skull Shot Productions

Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Adventure Comedy Podcast. Adventures in and around the world of Prydia!

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Episodes

  1. The Thunderlock Barcrawl: Everything is Flying Around! | Calamity Quest, Side Adventure 3, Part 2

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Quick note: This episode is part two of a mini dungeon-crawler series we recorded back in 2018 on an off week from recording The Return of Ornon, featuring returning guest player Cole (Torrin Nightbane in the Hall of the Goblin Lord...

  2. The Thunderlock Barcrawl: Joining Forces! | Calamity Quest, Side Adventure 3, Part 1

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Quick note: This episode is part one of a mini dungeon-crawler series we recorded back in 2018 on an off week from recording The Return of Ornon, featuring returning guest player Cole (Torrin Nightbane in the Hall of the Goblin Lord...

  3. Treasure of the Broken Hoard | A Realms & Nerds One-Shot

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Quick note: This episode is a one-off episode we recorded back in 2018 on an off week from recording The Return of Ornon. It features our largest group of players ever, including three guest players: two first-time players, Alyssa and...

  4. Going Back to Move Forward | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 34

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journeys in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the...

  5. Four Days at Sea with the Crimson Commune | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 10

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  6. A Game for a Question | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 33

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journeys in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the...

  7. Return to Port Wealthless | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 9

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  8. Para-Abnormal Investigators: It's Not Yours, It's a Mine! | The Mists of Solomonari, Halloween 2025

    Happy Halloween, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five ghost hunters- Scyther Sheila, Poppy-Doo, Father Curry, Raggy Bones, and Az- as they investigate the ghost haunting Briggs Minenowner’s mine! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  9. Setting Back Out from the Lou Estate | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 32

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the…

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  10. The Client | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 8

    AVAST, YE SCURVY SEADOGS! WE BE WISHIN' YE THE HEARTIEST "TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY" TODAY! ARRGH! (September 19, 2025) Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they...

  11. Spores, Blights, and a Tree of Light | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 31

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the…

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  12. Escape from Vine Island | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 7

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Bronson's illustration of the Vine Island well & cistern Like this...

  13. The Tree in the Clearing | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 30

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the…

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  14. Brief Recap of Lost Episodes | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episodes 28 & 29 [Lost Episodes]

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! This is a brief recap of what happened in episodes 28 and 29 of the campaign, which have been lost to time. Interested in advertising your product or service on the podcast? Submit audio for dynamic ads: Podbean.com/RealmsNerdsAds…

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  15. The Drinking Horn of Dionysus | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 6

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Bronson's illustration of the Vine Island well & cistern Like this...

  16. Arrival at the Lou Estate | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 27

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the…

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  17. Vine Island | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 5

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  18. Tavern Troubles | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 26

    Apologies for the minor audio quality issues (static and pop sounds) in this episode Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like…

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  19. Blackwater Adventuring Guild: The Drop-Off | The Return of Ornon, St. Patrick's Day 2025 (Part 2 of 2)

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five special agents- Dragan Lasair, Keenbo Moren Nim, Thomas O'Leary O'Reilly, Curly-Toed McGuffin, and Patty Magnimus- as they complete their delivery route in The Return of Ornon St. Patrick's Day 2025…

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  20. St. Sana’s Day, Part 2 | The Vassanoka Aventures, St. Patrick's Day 2020 (Part 2 of 2)

    [Originally released April 1, 2020. Was accidentally re-published on March 15, 2025 while doing some episode maintenance] Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Alivaster Talon, Thomas Watergill, Jeff Drunkle, and Leon McJenkins- as they celebrate St....

  21. Blackwater Adventuring Guild: Out for Delivery | The Return of Ornon, St. Patrick's Day 2025 (Part 1 of 2)

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast, celebrating 7 years today! Join our five special agents- Dragan Lasair, Keenbo Moren Nim, Thomas O'Leary O'Reilly, Curly-Toed McGuffin, and Patty Magnimus- as they begin their delivery route in The Return of Ornon St....

  22. The Mercurious | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 4

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  23. The Meeting of the Ankaa Crystals | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 25

    Episode title note: "Ankaa" is pronounced "on-key" ("awn-kee") Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Prince Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with...

  24. The Sugar Murder | The Return of Ornon, Halloween 2024

    Happy Halloween, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Joan Redsun, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, and Dracarys Shockwind- as they solve a murder mystery! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag #RealmsNerds when...

  25. Questions for the Chronoracle | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 3

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  26. Downtime Upgrades | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 24

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  27. Shopping for Supplies & Attaining the Anchor | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 2

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they continue their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't...

  28. River Route to New Hylyr | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 23

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  29. The Auction | Seafarers & Scallywags, Episode 1

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five crewmates- Bartholomew Blackwell, Blood Evening, Tohatu, Ember Horizon, and Tevon "The Butcher"- as they begin their journey in Seafarers & Scallywags! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't…

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  30. Duergar Darren and Phil's Place | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 22

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  31. Treasure Hunters & Scallywags | The Return of Ornon, Side Quest 1

    Ahoy, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joan Redsun, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Dracarys Shockwind- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to…

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  32. What Lies Beneath | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 21

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  33. Epilogue for "Revenge" Arc (Season One) | The Return of Ornon, Episode 45

    Thank you so much to everyone who's joined along for the ride through "Revenge", the first arc of The Return of Ornon! Enjoy the epilogue to our first ever campaign we started back in 2018. Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer,...

  34. Time in Harmony | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 20

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  35. Fate Always Demands a Price | The Return of Ornon, Episode 44 ("Revenge" Arc/Season One Finale)

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  36. The Story So Far (A Summary of Episodes 1-43 by the Dungeon Master) | The Return of Ornon

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! If you're new and are wanting to get caught up on The Return of Ornon campaign before the big season finale tomorrow, our DM Harrison has recorded a summarized retelling of the entire season for you! Interested in hiring us to…

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  37. SEASON RECAP for The Return of Ornon, Episode 44 (Season 1 Finale)

    NOTE: This is the recap of Episodes 1-43 of The Return of Ornon, for the Episode 44 season 1 finale. Episode 44 will be released Saturday, July 6, 2024 (EST). Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Interested in hiring us to advertise your product or service on the…

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  38. Escaping the Mind Flayer Lair | The Return of Ornon, Episode 43

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  39. Back on The Builders' Road | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 19

    Program note: There is some unfortunate static-type noise in about the first four minutes of the session recording in this episode that was unable to be mitigated. The rest of the recording is fine, with only very minor noise at most from time to time. Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the…

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  40. Contesting Captivity in the Mind Flayer Lair | The Return of Ornon, Episode 42

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  41. The Hunt for the Stolen Grain | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 18

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  42. Doorways of the Mind | The Return of Ornon, Episode 41

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  43. Time at the Tavern | The Vassanoka Adventures, Episode 17

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Sir Ben, Llew Westaryn, Krohl the Fallen, and Raven- as they continue their journey in The Vassanoka Adventures! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  44. Breaking Into the Vault | The Return of Ornon, Episode 40

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  45. An Elven Investigation | The Vassanoka Adventures, Side Quest 2

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our four heroes- Milton Skurge, Paldis, Killian McQuaid, and Rackle- as they embark on their mission in The Vassanoka Adventures: An Elven Investigation! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget...

  46. Hieroglyphs, Harrows, and Hidden Secrets | The Return of Ornon, Episode 39

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  47. St. Sana's Day, Part 3 | The Vassanoka Adventures, St. Patrick's Day 2024

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our three heroes- Jeff Drunkle, Leon McJenkins, and Punchy McFistfight- as they protect the Sana River Valley! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use the hashtag...

  48. Fractured Memories | The Return of Ornon, Episode 38

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

  49. Gnome Force ★-07, Part 2 | The Vassanoka Adventures, Side Quest 1 (Part 2 of 2)

    Ten-hut, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our three soldiers- Hugh Menji-Gnome, Chompsky the Gnome, and Verga- as they embark on their mission in The Vassanoka Adventures: Gnome Force ★-07! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to use...

  50. Hall of What Was and What Could Have Been | The Return of Ornon, Episode 37

    Greetings, adventurers! Welcome to the Realms & Nerds podcast! Join our five heroes- Joshamee Rockhammer, Seebo Turen Nim, Ryder, Rhomash Scarbearer, and Míchael- as they continue their journey in The Return of Ornon! Like this episode? Share with friends, and subscribe for more! Don't forget to...

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Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Adventure Comedy Podcast. Adventures in and around the world of Prydia!

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