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The Adventure Zone

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..

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..

 

#360

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 12: Loose Eel!

The heroes are hot on the trail of Eel Patrick Harris! But their underwater chase leads them straight to Sigma Base and the Royal Seals. Where has that slippery fiend slithered off to? Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/). Additional Music in this Episode: "Surveillance", "Walk Tall", "Deja Vu", and "Cool Beans" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?;"Sick of" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Air" and "Purple" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; and "High on Loungin'" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/. Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:58

19 Dec 2024


#359

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 11: Warehouse Wipeout!

It's a distress signal — from Carver? The Abnimals rush to the Carvery only to find their hero missing. Who are the soggy scum behind this repugnant ransacking?  Slippin Slime performed by Montaigne: https://montaignemusic.com.au/  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Blood in the Water", "Catch and Release", "Cool Beans", "Slingshot", "Gearing Up", "Bittersweet", "Questions", and "The Heavy Three" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Heartache" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Purple" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; and "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/. ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:12

12 Dec 2024


#358

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 10: Taking Out the Trash!

The heroes must put up a good clean fight as Herr Dryer makes a mess of the Amphibi-Fortress, but can they defeat their arid adversary in time to take in a package? It's sink or swim!  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: ""Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have Liftoff" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Task Man" and "Cool Boy & The Sunglasses Shark" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Cool Beans", "Bittersweet", "Questions" , and "Escape" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; and "11 MPH" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:49

05 Dec 2024


#357

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 9: Dry or Die!

The heroes hold down the fort against Herr Dryer and the Hot Boys. But they'd better hang on or get blown away!  Jeremy the Badger Man performed by Jason Charles Miller: https://www.twitch.tv/questingtime  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have Liftoff" and "Razor Rock' by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Steps on the Beach" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/; and "Hellafunk" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:52

28 Nov 2024


#356

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 8: Security Measures!

The heroes are tasked by the Amphi-Force with an important assignment, but are they up for the challenge?! Things are heating up when trouble blows in to town, will our heroes be hung out to dry?  Krilliam performed by Paul Foxcroft: https://www.twitch.tv/questingtime  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "11 MPH" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Questions", "This Could Get Dark", "Right as Rain", and "Heading Home" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Slice of Life" by Bryan Teoh: https://www.bryanteoh.com/; "Thunder" by The Wanderer: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/stranger/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Steps on the Beach" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; and "The Drama" by Rafael Krux: https://www.rafaelkrux.com/#/. ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

48 MINS

48:02

21 Nov 2024


#355

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 7: Gearing Up!

The heroes make a trip to Dr. Snarf's laboratory to gain some new skills, brush up on combat, and look even sharper!  Laser Webber is performed by Laser Webber: https://www.lasertheboy.com/  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "11 MPH" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Chi Town Funk" and "Blood in the Water" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Ruffling Feathers" and "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Espérides" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Flamenco Rhythm" by Sunsearcher: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sunsearcher/. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:26

14 Nov 2024


#354

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 6: Rogue Robots!

A band of robots attacks the gala! Can our Abnimal heroes gear up to take them on?  Majestica the Dragon Rider is performed by Sarah Moore: https://www.pixiesandpins.com/  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "The Heavy Three", 'Bittersweet", "Right as Rain", and "Blood in the Water" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "The Party is Over" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Big Swing Band" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; and "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:43

07 Nov 2024


#353

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 5: Stealing Silver!

The Abnimals infiltrate the party just in time to catch the silver thief red-handed – or is it red-toothed when the culprit is a hungry robot?  Jeff Leopard is performed by Jason Charles Miller: https://www.jasoncharlesmiller.com/  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Razor Rock" and "Flipping In" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Sk8board" and "Big Swing Band" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Dawn", "This Could Get Dangerous", and "The Heavy Three" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; and "The Party is Over" and "Steps on the Beach" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/. ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:50

24 Oct 2024


#352

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 4: Theft at the Gala!

The Abnimals take on their first mission from Carver, tracking down a silver thief at a Gala. But first, they have to figure out how to get into a party – without invitations!  Special Agent Crane is performed by Aabriya Iyengar: https://www.instagram.com/quiddie Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Escape", "Surveillance", and "Chi Town Funk" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Funky Energy Loop" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; "Razor Rock" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; and "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com. ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:58

17 Oct 2024


#351

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 3: Training Day!

The Abnimal heroes have a job interview with one of the best of the best. Well, a job interview that involves dodging buzzsaws, sword-wielding dummies, and pushing/smushing paddles.  A map of The Carvery and alt text for the map can be found here: https://bit.ly/AbnimalsMaps  Spike Splosion is performed by Sandeep Parikh: https://linktr.ee/sandeepparikh  Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Gearing Up", "Questions," and "Mindsweep" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Funky Energy Loop" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; and "Heartache" and "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik. ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:03

10 Oct 2024


#350

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 2: Museum Showdown!

An unexpected figure appears from the shadows to fight Navy Seal, Ax-o-Lyle, and Roger Moore. With no real chance of defeating him, will they at least impress him?  Krilliam performed by Paul Foxcroft: https://www.twitch.tv/questingtime  Abminals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Instrumental Sontagsfaherer" by Patrick Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqee4AUSj6Jocrsr-uDEAmA; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; "Flipping In" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Heartache" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Neo Soul", "Mindsweep," "Chi Town Funk," and "Gearing Up" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; and "The Drama" by Rafael Krux: https://www.rafaelkrux.com/#/. ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:02

03 Oct 2024


#349

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 1: Bunny Heist!

Our Abnimal heroes Navy Seal, Ax-o-Lyle, and Roger Moore swoop in to thwart a gang of burgling bunnies who intend on stealing the signature weapons of the beloved Greenback Guardians!  JJ August performed by Erika Ishii: https://www.instagram.com/theerikaishiiSgt. Salamander performed by Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://brennanleemulligan.com/ Opening monologue punch up by Paul Foxcroft.  Abminals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).  Additional Music in this Episode: "Gearing Up", "Questions", and "Hellafunk" by Mr. Smith: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "How it's done" by Pawel Feszczuk: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/pawel-feszczuk/ ; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; and "Instrumental Sontagsfaherer" by Patrick Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqee4AUSj6Jocrsr-uDEAmA.   ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:53

26 Sep 2024


#348

Setup - The Adventure Zone: Abnimals

Welcome to the world of humanoid animal heroes, Abnimals! Join Justin, Griffin, Clint, and Zoo Keeper (Game Master) Travis as they introduce the new world, the new system, and their new characters.  Abminals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/). Additional Music in this Episode: "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik. ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

51 MINS

51:08

19 Sep 2024


#347

The Adventure Zone Versus Halloween: Live in Phoenix!

It's Lumineaux Fright Fest, and the Dracula-slaying trio are looking for Halloween fun! Only a real murder has taken place, and they are the prime suspects. Can Phileaux, Godwin, and Mutt find the culprit among the frightening attractions and clear their names? ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

1 HR 42 MINS

1:42:29

31 Oct 2024


#346

The Adventure Zone Versus The Great Gatsby: Live in Tacoma!

Everybody is headed to the biggest party in Lumineaux, hosted by the Great Gatsby! Mutt, Lady Godwin, and Brother Phileaux manage to get invited to this prestigious affair, but there's something odd lurking under the surface, as Gatsby has sinister plans that are not so great after all. Additional Music in this Episode: "Faster Does It" by Kevin MacLeod: [https://incompetech.com/.] (https://incompetech.com/) ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:59

05 Sep 2024


#345

The The Adventure Zone Zone: Versus Dracula Wrap-Up!

This week we’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Vs Dracula, as well as talking a bit about our upcoming projects! ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:25

22 Aug 2024


#344

The Adventure Zone Versus Dracula - Episode 30

Three months after the sun has returned to Lumineaux, the monster hunters settle into their new Dracula-less lives. Mutt provides sanctuary. Godwin schools the locals. Phileaux finds new ways to reach out.  Additional Music in this Episode: "Celosia" by sawsquarenoise: [http://rolemusic.sawsquarenoise.com/] (http://rolemusic.sawsquarenoise.com/) .  Dice sounds by Tal M. ... Read more

08 Aug 2024

49 MINS

49:33

08 Aug 2024


#343

The Adventure Zone Versus Dracula - Episode 29

The monster hunters enter Dracula’s tower to defeat their enemy once and for all.  Dice sounds by Tal M. ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

2 HR 18 MINS

2:18:59

01 Aug 2024


#342

The Adventure Zone Versus Dracula - Episode 28

The monster hunters fight their way through artists and musicians to take out Dracula's conveniently placed sources of power. Mutt does some unpacking. Godwin plays some Bridge. Phileaux does some rescuing.  Additional Music in this Episode: "Instrumental Mystic Song for Paranormal Videos" by UNIVERSFIELD: https://freesound.org/people/UNIVERSFIELD/.  Dice sounds by Tal M. ... Read more

25 Jul 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:22

25 Jul 2024


#341

The Adventure Zone Versus Dracula - Episode 27

The monster hunters must fight carefully for both themselves and their unwitting opponents as the entire city of Lumineaux turns against them. Mutt gets insulted. Phileaux gets mocked. Godwin whiffs a bunt.  Additional Music in this Episode: "Instrumental Mystic Song for Paranormal Videos" by UNIVERSFIELD: https://freesound.org/people/UNIVERSFIELD/.  Dice sounds by Tal M. ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:03

18 Jul 2024