Best Dnd 2024 Podcasts (2025)

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What Changed in DnD 2024? 1:27:06

22d ago1:27:06

1:27:06

D'Marcus and Jardo kicked off the conversation with updates on life changes and new entertainment obsessions — including D’Marcus settling into a new home and Jardo continuing his One Piece marathon while also diving into Welcome to Derry and Telemasca. They spilled messy details from the latest season of Love Is Blind before jumping into a breakdo…

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Bonus Patreon Episode: D'Marcus is a Homophobe 40:07

28m ago40:07

40:07

I figured Shop Our Store! Email your questions to [email protected] Music Produced by @prodbyffsmike Follow us on Social Media! Spill @blackgeekenergy Instagram @blackgeekenergy Facebook @blackgeekenergy Bluesky @blackgeekenergy TikTok @blackgeekenergy Twitter @bge_pod YouTube @blackgeekenergy Twitch @blackgeekenergy Threads @blackgeekenerg…

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8.43 - The Warring Wood 46:35

3d ago46:35

46:35

Our heroes are heading for the war woods! Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) freed Seamus Banks’s from being trapped in a spell, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) led the group to the Pottery Barn on a side quest to find more of Phineas, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) found some going away cards that hinted at the past! But …

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The 3rd Annual Jardo Awards! 1:53:38

6d ago1:53:38

1:53:38

It’s the 3rd Annual Jardo Awards, and Jardo and D’Marcus close out the year with their biggest, funniest, and most chaotic ceremony yet — proudly sponsored by MoviePass. From the best music of 2025 to the year’s standout anime, comics, TV shows, and video games, the duo breaks down every category with humor, debates, and plenty of surprises. They a…

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Hallmark Never Stop Blowing Up - Episode 2 - Escaping Hallmark 50:15

9d ago50:15

50:15

Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - are shocked when the town of Hallmark is assaulted by the forces of Polaris Rome, international terrorist for hire. Can they escape the tree lighting ceremony, or will they fall …

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Introducing...Hallmark Never Stop Blowing Up - Episode 1 - Heading Home to Hallmark 1:16:10

9d ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoy our holiday-themed action-thriller-meets-Hallmark-movie series: Hallmark Never Stop Blowing Up. This limited series uses Dimension 20's Never Stop Blowing Up system, and features Game Master Ryan LaPlante, along with familiar voices from our other podcasts: players Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, Josh Halbot, and Pam Sp…

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8.42 - The Pottery Barn 42:22

10d ago42:22

42:22

Our heroes are in tremendous danger inside a maze! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) wanted to conjure an anti-magic field but couldn’t until Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) convinced him he could snap prayer again if everyone farted, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) captured the souls fragment of Finnease before realizing …

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RQ Network Feed Drop – Last Dance “S1E1 -Lesser Gods” 45:26

6d ago45:26

45:26

This month we are featuring a feed drop from Last Dance one of the brilliant shows that recently launched on the RQ Network. This is the very first episode from their first season called Lesser Gods. Last Dance is a Dark Fantasy Audio Drama which follows Jericho Raeke, a battlefield scavenger traveling in a godless world where your body is your tem…

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Ep 68 - Christmas Movie Trivia (feat. Ben) 1:06:25

8d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Instagram: thefanandthecriticOn this episode, Carson wildly overestimates how much other people know about Christmas movies by creating trivia questions that no one knows the answers to. He is also shocked that not everyone has watched Scrooged (1988) over 20 times each.By Carson Choi

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Let's Talk 12 1:28:58

8d ago1:28:58

1:28:58

In our final Let’s Talk episode of the year, Jardo and D’Marcus dive into holiday chaos, cultural marriage traditions, anime updates, and the wildest personal stories of 2025. D’Marcus recaps meeting Shauna’s family in Tennessee, while Jardo breaks down his Thanksgiving cooking, One Piece progress, and Squid Games drama. The duo debates MoviePass, …

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8.41 - The Imagined Zoo 47:39

17d ago47:39

47:39

Our heroes have defeated the team sent by Scrolls+! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) was made huge and splattered enemies like bugs, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) cut the villainous manager Jenny Sequa in half, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) had a rough time interrogating a captive but still managed to spare his life! …

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Anime in HBCU Marching Bands 1:41:28

15d ago1:41:28

1:41:28

If you love anime, HBCU culture, and all the nerdy chaos that fuels Black geek life — this episode is for you. 🎺✨ The Black Geek Energy crew is tackling everything from the rise of anime influences in HBCU marching bands to the wild fandom energy driving those viral performances. We break down what makes bands like Southern, Jackson State, and FAMU…

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8.40 - Scrolls+ 52:11

24d ago52:11

52:11

Our heroes are fighting inside the Twilight Tower! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) convinced the team to arm a mob of zombie helpers, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) cast Sanctuary on Quinny before she and Butthole hid using banishment to spring an ambush, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) is running around the battle stea…

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8.39 - He’s a Real Bub 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Our heroes are planning to retake the Twilight Tower! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered a time loop in the eternal graveyard, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) spoke to Jace Kyro who was in it trying to save students, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) realized they were lost and had to talk Jace through that terribl…

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Our Thoughts on Manga 1:32:56

29d ago1:32:56

1:32:56

In this week’s episode of Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus are back with another anime-packed discussion—this time diving deep into One Piece’s Dressrosa arc, exploring manga culture, and sharing updates from real life and the tabletop. D’Marcus gives a life update as he preps for his big move to Hayward, California, gets his pool stick fixed,…

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8.38 - A Moment in Time 46:02

1M ago46:02

46:02

Our heroes are pursuing thieves into the eternal graveyard! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) protected the Pentexagon from a meteor swarm and blasted the bad guys, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) discovered the eternal graveyard is full of practice zombies, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) led his friends safely from the s…

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Live Action Anime 1:46:01

1M ago1:46:01

1:46:01

Jardo and D’Marcus are back with a wild mix of anime deep dives, Halloween laughs, and hot takes on live-action adaptations. From Jardo’s marathon through One Piece (he’s up to episode 656!) to D’Marcus’s Vash the Stampede Halloween look, the hosts unpack the chaos of the Caesar Retrieval arc, Buggy’s cult-leader power, and why Zoro can’t ever find…

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8.37 - They Can Fly Now 45:13

1M ago45:13

45:13

Our heroes are hurrying through the Pentexagon! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) spoke with a memory of Cordelia Whey and found the past prism, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered she was researching breaking contracts and genies, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) found that Cordelia was making tools to try to prove …

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What Fall 2025 Anime Are We Watching 1:30:59

1M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

In this jam-packed Black Geek Energy episode, Jardo and D’Marcus dive deep into their quarterly anime roundup—breaking down the hottest shows of the season, debating story versus action, and sharing their must-watch recommendations. From One Piece and Kaiju No. 8 to hidden gems like The Water Magician and To Be Hero X, this episode is a celebration…

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RQ Network Feed Drop – [REDACTED] S1E1: False Start (Part 1) 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob…

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8.36 - Pentexagon 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Our heroes are headed for the Pentexagon! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) chatted with the ghost of Phineas Figplott, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) collected more dolls of the various mascots for his daughter, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) discovered the strangers on campus are registered as Cryptflare students! Can …

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Anime Fashion 1:45:01

2M ago1:45:01

1:45:01

In this episode of Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus cover everything from One Piece and anime archetypes to color psychology and cultural controversy. D’Marcus kicks things off with updates on apartment hunting, his Dagger Heart campaign, and concert adventures — including Chance the Rapper’s show and the conversations it sparked about race, l…

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RQ Network Feed Drop – Soul Operator – 1.01 The Awakening 24:04

2M ago24:04

24:04

This month we are featuring a feed drop from Soul Operator one of the brilliant shows launched on the RQ Network. Soul Operator is Actual Play blended with Narrative Story telling where solo TTRPGs are adapted into brilliant Audio Dramas covering multiple genres across multiple seasons. Each bite-sized episode is perfect to keep you company on your…

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8.35 - The New Custodian 57:27

2M ago57:27

57:27

Our heroes are headed for the Headmaster’s rooms! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) is becoming “more of an expert” at divining things, Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) studied the environment and discovered more people are here, and Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) made sure the party weren’t trapped in a time loop! But what wi…

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Ep 67 - Horror Franchises (feat. Ben and Peter) 2:03:14

2M ago2:03:14

2:03:14

Instagram: thefanandthecriticBy Carson Choi

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A Very Spooky Episoide 1:38:05

2M ago1:38:05

1:38:05

In this episode of Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus mix real life, fantasy, and the supernatural. D’Marcus recaps his Seattle trip for an Armenian wedding and reconnects with old friends from their D&D crew, while Jardo dives deep into his latest One Piece marathon—covering the Sabayoti, Amazon Lily, Impel Down, and MarineFord arcs. Together, …

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8.34 - More of an Expert 53:09

2M ago53:09

53:09

Our heroes are heading for the Great Hall! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got himself a new crown and focused on divination, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) chose a wand and was horrified as she studied necromancy, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) got sassy with Murray the Mimic as he chose to study Transmutation! But wh…

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Let's Talk 11 1:38:38

2M ago1:38:38

1:38:38

In this jam-packed episode of Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus dive into everything from anime arcs and movie breakdowns to board games and real-life drama. The crew unpacks the emotional twists of One Piece’s Thriller Bark Arc, and breaks down their frustrations with My Hero Academia’s Deku and the “One For All” power dynamic. They also revie…

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8.33 - The Dorms 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Our heroes have joined houses inside Figplott’s Academy! Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) helped the group vibe through a maze, Juniper’s (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) powers ensured they weren’t killed by a cloud of daggers, and Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) discovered that Phineas’s welcome statue couldn’t handle existential qu…

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Tyler Perry 1:44:27

3M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

In this episode of Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus dive into everything from anime binges to Atlanta film legends. Jardo has been tearing through One Piece—from Water 7 to Thriller Bark—while D’Marcus talks about landing a major capstone sponsorship and celebrating the mentorship that comes with it. The crew debates pacing in anime, flashback…

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Title: RQ Network Feed Drop – Ep. 1: We Be Shipwrecked - Chapter 1 (Remastered) | #DND 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This month we are featuring a feed drop from Roll Brittania one of the brilliant shows that recently launched on the RQ Network. Roll Britannia is a weekly, Comedy, Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition Podcast featuring 6 players who have little to no experience in dungeons or dragons. In the audio remastered pilot episode of Roll Britannia (original r…

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8.32 - Orientation Day 49:17

3M ago49:17

49:17

Our heroes have arrived at the main campus of Figplott’s Academy! Quinny (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt) cast blight for the first time to defend the group, Juniper (Laura Hamstra, @lauraehamstra) healed Motar the sentient staff/tree with her magic, and Butthole (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante) got very confused about campuses, ghost ponies and cloc…

4M ago2:11:44

2:11:44

Instagram: thefanandthecriticAfter we finished recording this episode, we said to ourselves: "Boy that was fun to do. I'm not sure if anyone is going to enjoy listening to this, but at least we enjoyed this." So yeah, welcome to another 2 hour long episode and we hope you sit through all of it.By Carson Choi

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