Best Dungeon Defense Podcasts (2026)

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 3M - Something Horrible in Whoville! : The True Meaning of the Church of Christmas Spirit 2:14:44

4d ago2:14:44

2:14:44

Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This audio recording covers the exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka), Agent Gamboge Yellow (Will) and Agent Periwinkle (Graeme) who were tasked with completing a quest in a Call of Cthulu universe. In this recording the agents deal with the …

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Detroit's defensive concerns and shortcomings doom them in Los Angeles 32:42

25d ago32:42

32:42

The Lions lost 41-34 to the Los Angeles Rams, falling to 8-6 on the season as their playoff hopes took another hit. Hosts Kory Woods and Ben Raven discuss what went wrong, what has to happen for them to make the postseason and some long-term thoughts about the roster. Send questions for our weekly mailbag podcasts anytime to [email protected]…

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Our takeaways and thoughts on Lions GM Brad Holmes' year-end press conference 42:11

18h ago42:11

42:11

Ben and Kory record their thoughts fresh after attending Holmes' year-end press conference in Allen Park. It wasn't the fiery, defensive session many have come to expect. But there was still plenty to glean concerning the offensive line, Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow's retirement, upcoming extensions, Kerby Joseph's knee and David Montgomery's future…

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Lions begin critical offseason after walk-off win in Chicago 33:47

1d ago33:47

33:47

Ben and Kory reflect on a strange game in Chicago with good things to say about Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, who's in elite company after three seasons in the NFL. The start of the Lions' offseason means all eyes are towards urgent needs on the offensive line, especially with Taylor Decker wondering what's next. Learn more about …

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Mailbag! Top priorities for the Lions this offseason, offensive coordinator talk 41:43

5d ago41:43

41:43

Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag podcast to end the season. Go figure, with the Lions eliminated from the postseason most of the questions were about the draft, free agency and the vital offseason ahead. Please continue to send any and all questions and recorded voice memos to [email protected]. We'll always take the time to answer …

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No playoffs for the Detroit Lions. Where do they go from here? 40:43

14d ago40:43

40:43

Detroit delivered a stinker on Christmas, losing to the Minnesota Vikings, 23-10, to end its longshot playoff odds. The Lions have lost three straight and are 3-6 since the bye week, while the offensive line is in shambles. Dan Campbell spoke of tough decisions to make after the loss in Minnesota, so what does that entail? We'll be back with a mail…

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Magic: The Gathering (1993) 1:11:06

13d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Tonight on GeekNights, we review a card game called Magic: The Gathering. It's 32 years old, so you may not have heard of it. In the news, gamers don't like generative AI and The Game Awards happened. Rym posted his [video editing process](https://community.frontrowcrew.com/t/the-geeknights-lecture-video-process/3683 for producing GeekNights panel …

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Where I Live: The Listener Holiday Special 1:30:36

14d ago1:30:36

1:30:36

“We’ve always been inventing and reinventing new worlds for taking care of each other. We just have to notice.” We asked our subscribers to send us audio postcards to encapsulate where they live, what makes it special, and what people get wrong about the place that they call home. For this holiday season, we've woven together an aural tapestry from…

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Lions suffer brutal, mind-warping loss to Steelers to sink playoff hopes 36:23

18d ago36:23

36:23

Kory and Ben try to put their heads on straight after the wild final 25 seconds in Detroit's 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys try to explain what happened with those decisive offensive pass interference penalties and how the Lions even found themselves in that position. They aren't eliminated yet, but those playoff chances are offici…

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Mailbag! What changes might come for Detroit Lions if they miss the playoffs? 42:27

22d ago42:27

42:27

Kory and Ben open the mailbag for another Dungeon of Doom podcast episode. We tackle questions and voice memos sent to [email protected] ranging from the plans at offensive coordinator, Jahmyr Gibbs-David Montgomery backfield share, top needs heading into the offseason and what changes might take place if the Lions don't make the playoffs. Le…

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Mailbag! Feelings ahead of Lions-Rams big game and more on secondary injuries 43:21

29d ago43:21

43:21

Kory and Ben preview the Lions-Rams game, what it means for Detroit's playoff hopes, and how they think the season will play out across the final four games. They also tackle reader-submitted questions on the safety injuries, upcoming extension questions and who is the better commercial actor between Dan Campbell and Aidan Hutchinson. Submit questi…

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Initial Thoughts on Dispatch and Metroid Prime 4 56:51

27d ago56:51

56:51

Tonight on GeekNights, we share our early thoughts on Dispatch and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. In the news, Frankfurt's Christmas market is lit, and the Netflix x Warner Brothers Discovery situation is even more dangerous than the baseline danger of capitalist consolidation of media. Related Links Forum Thread Initial Thoughts on Dispatch and Metroid …

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Lions light up the scoreboard vs. Cowboys to breathe new life into playoff hopes 40:46

1M ago40:46

40:46

Kory and Ben are back with another postgame podcast from Ford Field. The guys discuss Detroit's 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys and what it means for their playoff hopes and the path forward. Amon-Ra St. Brown played through his ankle injury, and he was joined by Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams in having very big days. Detroit's def…

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 3L - Something Horrible in Whoville! : Ambushing Audrey 1:44:27

1M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This audio recording covers the exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka), Agent Gamboge Yellow (Will) and Agent Perriwinkle (Graeme) who were tasked with completing a quest in a Call of Cthulu universe. In this recording the agents attempt to in…

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Mailbag! Our thoughts on level of concern for Lions, back-and-forth Frank Ragnow situation 51:16

1M ago51:16

51:16

It's been a busy week in Lions world. They lost a tough one to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, with their playoff hopes taking a big-time hit. Frank Ragnow unretired but then failed his physical and won't re-join the team, after all. Kory and Ben open the mailbag for questions this week in another jam-packed episode. Please send questions an…

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Frank Ragnow's return can't come soon enough after Lions lose to Packers on Thanksgiving 34:24

1M ago34:24

34:24

Kory and Ben discuss Detroit's 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers and what it means for the NFC North and its playoff hopes. Frank Ragnow ended his retirement after about six months, and his return can't come soon enough for a Lions team all of a sudden fighting for their lives at 7-5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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23 Knives 1:01:33

1M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Tonight on GeekNights we review the historical and topical 23 Knives (2025). It's worth playing, and Rym is probably going to buy it. In the news, PAX Unplugged 2025 was smooth as butter, Doodle Puzzle is a good idea that's hard to make work, Gingham is more vicious than it appears, and Scott surprisingly is enjoying Octopath Traveler. Related Link…

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Cold War Santa with Sarah Archer 1:39:47

1M ago1:39:47

1:39:47

What happens when Santa trades his sleigh for a rocket ship? Christmas correspondent Sarah Archer tells Sarah about how the Cold War era affected the image of old Kris Kringle through the rampant consumerism and shiny new technology of a post-war economy. Digressions include Reagan’s girlypop diet, the Freudian aspects of the Nutcracker, and the th…

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Jahmyr Gibbs' herorics saves the day for the Lions against the Giants in comeback win 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

Ben and Kory try to make sense of what just happened. But the guys do their best after Detroit's 34-27 overtime win against the New York Giants. Gibbs went off, and then some, and the defense managed to make big stops when it mattered most. Next up are the Packers on Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mailbag! Offensive struggles, aggressive play calling and three key home games 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

Ben and Kory open up the mailbag (or the "portmanteau," as one listener oddly called it.) Doomers far and wide make themselves heard this week as we discuss why the offensive line has taken a step back, which two Lions would make the best wrestling tag team, and whether Dan Campbell might change his ways after that ugly night in Philly. Learn more …

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Failure in Philly, despite Shep's dominant defense. What went wrong? 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

It was a night to forget for Jared Goff, Dan Campbell, and the Lions offense in general. Ben and Kory highlight Shep's defensive masterclass, which provided plenty of chances against the reigning Super Bowl champions. But they question some predictable play calling, a weak offensive line, that terrible pass interference call, and more. Do you have …

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Mailbag! What Lions are saying about Dan Campbell calling the offense and the 'tush push' 45:16

2M ago45:16

45:16

Kory and Ben are back with a jam-packed mailbag podcast episode this week. There were a record amount of voice memo questions sent to [email protected], and we made sure to answer every single one of them -- from John Morton's future, the tough schedule ahead and so much more in this week's Dungeon of Doom podcast. Submit questions 24/7/365 t…

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The Dictionary Wars! with Gabe Henry 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Remember being a teen and coming up with “cool” ways of spelling common words? Well, just like the teenager it was, the United States in the 18th century was annoying their mom, England, with the hip words that were being edited and added to their lexicon. The antagonistic pair of nations on the brink of the Revolutionary War were always competing …

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Dan Campbell takes control, ignites Detroit Lions in blowout win 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

Dan Campbell replaced John Morton for calling the shots on offense, and whew, the Lions responded. Detroit beat the Washington Commanders, 44-22, scoring every time they had the ball before the final kneel downs. Ben and Kory break it all down in our latest postgame podcast. Send mailbag questions and voice memos 24/7/365 to [email protected]…

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 3K - Something Horrible in Whoville! : The Christmas Cheer Support Group 1:49:44

2M ago1:49:44

1:49:44

Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This audio recording covers the exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka), Agent Gamboge Yellow (Will) and Agent Perriwinkle (Graeme) who were tasked with completing a quest in a Call of Cthulu universe. In this recording the agents attempt to in…

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Mailbag! Lions' inactivity at trade deadline, offensive struggles 42:31

2M ago42:31

42:31

Kory and Ben are back with another jam-packed mailbag episode. They take reader-submitted questions on the trade deadline inactivity, offensive struggles, potential shake ups on the offensive line and whether the offense is broken or simply stuck in a rut. Please submit questions (24/7/365) to [email protected] to be featured on the podcast. …

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Ugly, ugly day on OL, special teams dooms Lions 38:41

2M ago38:41

38:41

Everything went poorly as the Lions came out of the bye week with a whimper against the Vikings. Ben and Kory are back with another postgame podcast from Ford Field after the 27-24 loss. Send those mailbag questions and voice memos to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mailbag! Talking Aidan Hutchinson's extension and Kelvin Sheppard's rising name for coaching openings 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

Ben and Kory discuss Hutchinson's extension, Sheppard's comments on the LSU job and much more in this week's Dungeon of Doom mailbag episode. Send voice memos and questions to [email protected] to get featured on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group

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Messing Up the Rules 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about when one messes up the rules in games. In the news, EA is being aquired by Trump-linked private equity, and VRChat has recaptured some of the magic of the Old Internet. Related Links Forum Thread Messing Up the Rules Discord Chat Messing Up the Rules Bluesky Post Messing Up the Rules Things of the Day Rym - Proj…

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Introducing: The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall 41:10

2M ago41:10

41:10

Listen now to the first episode of Sarah's new 8-part series with CBC Podcasts, The Devil You Know. In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged Satanists were nowhere to be found. In this all new s…

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Lions powered by Jahmyr Gibbs, stingy defense in big-time win in NFC showdown 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

Ben and Kory are back with another postgame podcast after the Lions beat the Bucs 24-9 on Monday Night Football. Detroit was powered by Gibbs' monster day and a ferocious defensive showing with a spirited effort from the makeshift secondary of castoffs, journeymen and new faces. The Lions head into the bye week at 5-2. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 3J - Something Horrible in Whoville! : The Blood on the Pine 1:36:35

3M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This audio recording covers the exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka), Agent Gamboge Yellow (Will) and Agent Perriwinkle (Graeme) who were tasked with completing a quest in a Call of Cthulu universe. In this recording the agents attempt to ha…

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Mailbag! Our thoughts for Lions ahead of trade deadline and perfect timing of the bye week 39:44

3M ago39:44

39:44

Kory and Ben are back with another mailbag podcast episode. We’re covering a little bit of everything thanks to a great batch of questions. Send those questions to [email protected] to be featured on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 3I - Something Horrible in Whoville! : Robbie's Good Year 1:31:33

3M ago1:31:33

1:31:33

Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This audio recording covers the exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka), Agent Gamboge Yellow (Will) and Agent Perriwinkle (Graeme) who were tasked with completing a quest in a Call of Cthulu universe. In this recording the agents continue to i…

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Midnight Ghost Shows with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:43:58

3M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

What do you get when you combine a horror movie audience, a spiritualist séance, and a haunted house attraction? Beginning in the 1930s and lasting into the 1960s, midnight ghost shows were ghoulishly chaotic, wonderfully campy 4D theater performances that accompanied the scary movies of the era, beloved by a mostly-teenage audience who often becam…

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Lions lose control of game to Chiefs via uncharacteristic mistakes; our thoughts on Brian Branch 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Ben and Kory do their best to describe what went wrong in Kansas City, from Amon-Ra St. Brown's costly drop, the nullified trick-play touchdown and Brian Branch's "inexcusable" postgame dust up. The Lions lost 30-17 to the Chiefs, suffering a rare primetime loss as they head into a grueling five-game stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Mailbag! Lomas Brown joins us to discuss HOF bid and answer questions ahead of Lions-Chiefs 58:39

3M ago58:39

58:39

Ben and Kory open the show with Lions icon and current member of the radio broadcast team Lomas Brown. We discuss the team's push to get Lomas into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and incorporate him into the mailbag portion of the episode ahead of Lions-Chiefs. We also give our predictions for Sunday Night Football, and answer a ton of questions ab…

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Lions use ferocious start, 3 takeaways to beat Bengals for fourth straight win 38:24

3M ago38:24

38:24

Ben and Kory discuss the team’s 37-24 win, what’s to like, and updates on Taylor Decker and Kalif Raymond. Jared Goff is playing ultra-efficient football, and the defense is making plays … and the future is bright with missing pieces set to return soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Emotional Regulation with Session Zero 12:49

3M ago12:49

12:49

Text us, Psyclithids Session Zero isn’t just about rolling stats and swapping backstories—it’s the primary emotional regulation tool for your group. In this episode of The Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology Podcast, we dive into why Session Zero matters so much, and how it sets the tone for your entire campaign. We’ll explore: Player Contracts: Sett…

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Mailbag! What's going on with all the opening TDs vs. Lions; level of concern at CB ahead of trip to Cincy? 42:06

3M ago42:06

42:06

Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag episode of the Dungeon of Doom podcast. We're talking all the opening drive touchdowns, Kelvin Sheppard's adjustments, level of concern at cornerback ahead of Chase-Higgins matchup, and much more. Please send questions and voice memo questions to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Defense Mechanisms for RPGs: Realism at the Table 18:04

3M ago18:04

18:04

Text us, Psyclithids What happens to an adventurer after the dragon burns their village, or when they fail to save an innocent life? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of defense mechanisms—the unconscious strategies people use to protect themselves from overwhelming stress—and explore how they can shape roleplay at the table. Drawin…

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The Auralyn with Blair Braverman 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Are you a survival pessimist or a survival optimist? Blair Braverman surprises Sarah with a harrowing, heartening, and sometimes hilarious tale of love and endurance in the face of certain death, but you’ll have to listen to find out the seemingly impossible circumstances our subjects had to overcome. Digressions include Sarah’s flight simulation s…

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Lions overcome tough Browns defense to win third straight game 35:38

3M ago35:38

35:38

Ben and Kory break down another victory from the Ford Field press box after the Lions take care of business against the Cleveland Browns. Despite offensive stumbles and the Browns' resolute defensive line, the Lions secure the win thanks to their defense, special teams, Goff's pocket presence, and improved communication. Learn more about your ad ch…

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The Impostor Syndrome of the DM (a.k.a. The Matt Mercer Effect) 18:05

3M ago18:05

18:05

Text us, Psyclithids Do you ever feel like you’re “not good enough” to be a Dungeon Master? That pressure to run the perfect game… That voice in your head saying, “I’m a fraud”? This week on The Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology Podcast, we dive into the psychology of impostor syndrome, why so many DMs struggle with it, and how to build real confid…

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