The d20 Syndicate: A D&D Podcast
by The d20 Syndicate
Welcome to The d20 Syndicate — A D&D 5E Actual Play Podcast — where we go on adventures so you don't have to!Want to sit around all day playing D&D with your friends, but they're too busy with "bills" and "marital troubles" to hang out? Are your insufferable children demanding a better bedtime story, but the weight of the world has sapped all of your imagination away? Are you in need of some of the best fantasy storytelling you've heard in your life while you're getting straight yoked in the gym? If you've shrugged in agreement to any of these questions, The d20 Syndicate is probably the show for you. Sit back, forget about your worries, and escape from your boring everyday life by hanging out with us as we nerd out for your listening pleasure!
Episodes
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Terrivederci | 2.116
In today's episode: In today's episode, the crew congregate calmly with the local yocals and attempt an armistice via a tête-à-tête. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of...
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Booby Trapped | 2.115
In today's episode: The crew receive a less than friendly welcome to the jungle. It's not all fun and games as Gil, Nez, Ophelia, and Kan fight to survive. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void...
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Fife or Death | 2.114
In today's episode: While trying to recuperate from an arduous battle, the crew obtains some powerful magical artifacts. Could this be the boon they desperately need, or will it open a whole new box of foibles? The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on...
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Insane in the Mem-BANE | 2.113
In today's episode: The crew try to check out a book from the library. This proves much more laborious than any of them ever considered. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of...
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Eyes Without a Face | 2.112
In today's episode: The adventurers sail into darkness. While they struggle to find each other, there are eyes on them. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a...
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Axes and Allies | 2.111
In today's episode: Fire rages in the skies! The crew attempts to quell a plethora of problems as the Gith continue an all out assault on the dangerously exposed airship. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into…
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Flyin' High | 2.110
In today's episode: The crew go toe-to-toe with foes they've definitely seen befoe. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the great blue unknown —...
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Cult of Personali-T | 2.109
In today's episode: Gil and Nez try to keep the group on task as Ophelia and Kan partake in the treats of the airship. All seems well, but danger could be on the horizon. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into…
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High Above the Clouds | 2.108
In today's episode: After some cryptic parting words from mystic poultry, the crew sets sail to new heights. Aboard an Elysian airship, our heroes make their way towards the fabled town of Dragonwater, and the dangerous trials that await them. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast,...
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New Hoof Lootin' | 2.107
In today's episode: The crew follow Phe further into ethereal and fantastical fancy in an attempt to rescue her from and unknown force. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of...
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A Dinner So Nice We Recorded It Twice | 2.106
In today's episode: The crew retrieve the Ash Knight and return safely to Vandalash's abode, where a delicious spread awaits them. As they fill their stomachs, they are regaled with accounts of life as an Elysian Knight. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood...
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Tillaknockin' on Death's Door | A d20 Syndicate Holiday Special (Pt. 2)
In today's episode: The Night Crew encounters Reginald — an enigmatic guardian — whose presence helps to shed light on the ill fate of the lands they're tasked with protecting. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to!...
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It's Thrall Downhill From Here | A d20 Syndicate Holiday Special
In today's episode: Four supernatural investigators journey into the forests on the outskirts of civilization in search of the epicenter of some enigmatic shadows that seem to be swallowing the surrounding area and all that dare explore their depths. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E...
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Battle of the Buds | 2.105
In today's episode: The crew dives into battle with lean, mean, leafy green enemies. In order to press forward on their journey, they'll have to weed out anyone who stands in their way. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't...
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Curiosity Killed the Kan | 2.104
In today's episode: With the help of some newly acquired magical boons, the fledgling crew begin to explore the ruins of an ancient and mysterious village. Could their inquisitive nature yield them untold power, or greatly lead them astray? The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast…
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In Need Of Thera-Phe | 2.103
In today's episode: The crew find themselves rubbing elbows with myriad of subterranean, plane-adjacent and all around ineffable entities as they push forward in their quest and their efforts to reunite! The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on...
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Wote's Goin' On | 2.102
In today's episode: While Kan and Phe meet some long lost relatives, Gil and Nez meet someone unlike anything they've seen before. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of...
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Bloom and Gloom | 2.101
In today's episode: Despite suffering an ill-fated magical explosion, the crew finds new power and begins to bloom within a womb of gloom, under the light of the moon. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the...
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Gildebrand Molani: An Ever-Watchful Eye
AOW 16, Thaw 5: A brief, yet important glimpse into the past of Gildebrand Molani, as the young Fey'ri attempts to levearge for more freedom and independence from the shackles that hold him. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you...
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A Glimmer Knight Of Hope | S2.100
In today's episode: The ragtag Quad-Crew find themselves in need of an escape route if they wish to see payment for the job! The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters…
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A Song of Ice and Spider | 2.99
In today's episode: The group continues their battle against the defenders of the lair. Though unified in their mission, this cavern could turn allies into adversaries. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the...
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A Pork in the Road | 2.98
In today's episode: Ever closer to attaining the Runic Tablet, the heroes from Astora must use their combined talents — along with some nifty magic items — in order to survive the horrors of the underground ice cavern. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood…
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Nice Ice (Cavern) Baby | 2.97
In today's episode: The crew cozy up to a carnivorous Kaiju-esque combatant while chilling in a cavern. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the...
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Rage Against the Big and Mean | 2.96
In today's episode: The group faces off against a gang of Goliath. Just as things start getting back on track, a new host of hazards appears. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new…
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Bound By Flame | 2.95
Meanwhile, in Astora: 3 intrepid members of the Quadrant Blaze meet with powerful and enigmatic poultry, and are tasked with venturing forth into the unknown snowy mountains in search of a magical runic artifact that could spell imminent doom for time and space itself. The d20 Syndicate is an...
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Slings And Stone Arrows | 2.94
In today's episode: The crew delve deeper into the dank dungeon and are met with some... Resistance. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the…
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Saved by a Sand Job | 2.93
In today's episode: Being chased by a giant creature is the least of the crew's problems as they face unknown paths, deadly snares, and great heights. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees…
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All the Residence Hen | 2.92
In today's episode: Propelled by the unseen forces of destiny, our heroes take audience with Vandalash — enigmatic chicken mage and master of runes — and are tasked with a curious quest. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't...
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Chicken Kitchen | 2.91
In today's episode: The crew cozy up in the company of a cryptic, chatty and cabalistic chicken. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the great...
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Meet Up In Smoke | 2.90
In today's episode: Deception and disguises are necessary as the party attempts to elude the Inquisition and make their way to Vandalash. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of...
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | Movie Review | The d20 Syndicate
Billy, Tomas and Lindsey from The d20 Syndicate sit down with a special guest to share their thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the new movie from Paramount Pictures. Timestamps: 00:00 — Spoiler-Free Review Discussion 14:37 — SPOILER WARNING: Full Review The d20 Syndicate is an...
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Too Close For Gumfort | 2.89
In today's episode: After an intense arrival, a new potential ally provides our heroes with a strangely worded warning. Meanwhile, Gil runs into trouble during his hunt for Phe. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to!...
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Spell The Tea | 2.88
In today's episode: The crew conspire to corner the creepy criminal who chartered Hazen to cop Nez's sketchbook. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course...
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Inn Hiding | 2.87
In today's episode: The party is back together and on their way to the Doomah Inn where they must find a way into the Willow Room to await a mysterious stranger. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder...
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Rise of the Phenix | 2.86
In today's episode: Things are heating up as Gil and Kan continue to endure the memory trials, and Nez and Phe attempt a risky gambit while they ascend to the peak of the Confluence Beast. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you…
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Terror-dactyl Fever | 2.85
In today's episode: The crew try desperately to overcome obstacles obfuscating their paths to reuniting. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a course into the...
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A Long Walk On The Beast | 2.84
In today's episode: With the party split, both groups encounter challenges of massive proportions. Time is of the essence as a trial must be faced, and a magical ingredient must be found. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you…
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Trial and Errors | 2.83
In today's episode: Now trapped within the consequences of his curiosity, Gildebrand delves further within a mysterious amalgam plane, while his friends try their best to hunt down their wayward captain. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on...
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(Un)Familiar Faces | 2.82
In today's episode: the crew finds themselves in a bit of a bind when they need to not only find Gil in a possible pocket dimension, but also make a rendezvous with their would-be sketchbook thief. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures…
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New Roof Hoofin' | 2.81
In today's episode: The chase to retrieve Nez's sketchbook continues. While most of the group keeps to the rooftops of Astora, one member finds themself in an old and familiar place. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't…
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Barter, I Hardly Know Her | 2.80
In today's episode: Having just arrived in Astora, our noodle-filled heroes put on their shopping hats, totally unaware of a hidden danger lurking in the shadows. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the…
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Send Noods | 2.79
In today's episode: The crew find themselves strangers in a strange land. What better way to gain your bearings than by mingling with the locals and sampling the indigenous dish? The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have…
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Mind the Trap | 2.78
In today's episode: As a well-laid trap tightens its grip, Ophelia loses hers. Will the Traveler be her unraveller? The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters set a…
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The Mephit Show | 2.77
In today's episode: Having made short work of one of our heroes' trusted allies, the Traveler once again attempts to claim its elusive bounty. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new…
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Salve It To Me, Baby | 2.76
In today's episode: The crew cumulatively circumvent several critical crises while running from not only inter-planar foes, but also... each other? The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a…
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Two-Kan Damn | 2.75
In today's episode: Chaos erupts on the ship as the chase continues. The crew encounters terrifying creatures, but the origin of these creatures might be even more terrifying. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to!...
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Hall's Well That Ends Well | 2.74
In today's episode: An inter-dimensional creature attempts to seize the warlock members of the party, while everyone panics trying to find a way to escape intact. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the…
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Fish 'n' Trips | 2.73
In today's episode: The crew tries to tend to their new friend, Snowball, when suddenly one of the crew becomes incaCATitated. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a new cast of characters...
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Appurrition | 2.72
In today's episode: The crew prepares for a tussle with a ghost. Just as things heat up, they learn that even ghosts can be softies on the inside. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the Yonder Void sees a…
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Spectre Inspectors | 2.71
In today's episode: Nezrah and Ophelia wrestle with their ever-intwining pasts, as Kanak and Gildebrand attempt to uncover some of the Library's most haunting secrets. The d20 Syndicate is an actual play D&D 5E Podcast, where five childhood friends go on adventures so you don't have to! Into the...
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Welcome to The d20 Syndicate — A D&D 5E Actual Play Podcast — where we go on adventures so you don't have to!Want to sit around all day playing D&D with your friends, but they're too busy with "bills" and "marital troubles" to hang out? Are your insufferable children demanding a better bedtime story, but the weight of the world has sapped all of your imagination away? Are you in need of some of the best fantasy storytelling you've heard in your life while you're getting straight yoked in the gym? If you've shrugged in agreement to any of these questions, The d20 Syndicate is probably the show for you. Sit back, forget about your worries, and escape from your boring everyday life by hanging out with us as we nerd out for your listening pleasure!
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