The Adventure Zone

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea - Episode 4

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Gallery Job: Part FourAs one crisis interrupts another, the Dreams of Deborah's plucky crew must weigh their priorities. A Brinarr precariously te...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea - Episode 3

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Gallery Job: Part Three A brief diversion during their first undersea voyage has proven to be far more arduous (and far more dangerous) than our h...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Episode 2

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Gallery Job: Part Two Three prospective contractors for the Bluespan Brokerage embark on their first, questionable voyage in the waters surroundi...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Episode 1

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Gallery Job: Part One A Finner, an Orator, and a Brinarr walk into a bar. Well, first they walk into a job interview, and it doesn’t go so grea...

Summary: The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Prologue

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Didn’t have time for all five episodes of our world-building miniseries for the next TAZ campaign? Fear not: This extremely abridged version has eve...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Prologue V: The Weight of History

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Winter arrives. The shoreside community begins the arduous process of migrating to their new undersea home. A suspiciously dormant kingdom plays its f...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Prologue IV: The Hierarchy of Terror

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New dangers loom over the shoreside community as the rest of the mortal world retreats from the storm.Join us as we build our next campaign while play...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Prologue III: The Comfort of Guilt

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The shoreside community stands divided over their priorities as the storm looms ever closer. Join us as we build our next campaign while playing The ...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea — Prologue II: The Cost of Opportunity

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Forgotten relics from the past are unearthed and put to use as the shoreside community continues plotting their undersea departure.Join us as we build...

The Adventure Zone: Ethersea – Prologue I: Our Wasted World

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Travelers from four war-torn kingdoms congregate at the edge of a fearsome storm, following a divine invitation emanating from deep within the Etherse...

The The Adventure Zone Zone: Post-Grad!

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Graduation, both listener questions and questions we had for each other. We also talk a lit...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 38: Finals

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where have all the good folks gone? Where is all of HOG? We need a streetwise thunderman to stop these scheming gods. Isn't there a Firbolg upon a fly...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 37: Investment Opportunities

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen race to stop the machinations of the gods.  But first, they have to make it past an army of demons and settle some unfinished business...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 36: Reunions

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With all the hustle and bustle of life, it's so easy to lose touch. That's why it's nice when there's an important life event (two gods trying to open...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 35: Multiple Choice

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[CW: Heavy Drug Use] Everyone has questions and no one seems to have the answers. Everyone wants to know what the Thundermen are planning. Including t...

The Adventure Zone: Just Us

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We didn’t get to record at our usual time due to weather and power outages, so in lieu of a regular episode this week, we dug into the archives and ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 34: The Ins and Outs of Contract Management

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having more or less made it to the Archives, it's time for the Thundermen to get down to business. It's a simple job: do something to the filing cabin...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 33: Open up a Can of Firbolg

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the day of the show y'all. The planning is done, and now it's time to move. The Thundermen are (more or less) ready to infiltrate the Heroic Over...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 32: By a Hair(cut)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of planning a heist when who should show up, but your mortal enemy? Then, one of your friends has ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 31: High on the HOG

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the boys to get down to business of planning a heist. Job interviews, eating scones, and getting haircuts. Pretty standard stuff, really...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 30: Take Your Firbolg to Work Day

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Upon arriving at the Drip n' Sip, the Thundermen have to deal with a very chilly reception. Then, it's time to get high in the HOG. The boys waste no ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 29: Princi-Pal

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The enemy of my enemy is REALLY ANGRY. The boys are headed to the principal's office and beyond. Before they head out for adventure, they check in wit...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty Halloween Special!

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In lieu of a regular episode this week, we've got something truly buckwild (and almost timely) for you: A live, extra scary Halloween installment of T...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 28: Business Plan

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Time to answer some questions. Time to make some plans. Time for everything to change.

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 27: Long Way Down

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The time has come for a climbing adventure! Better yet, a falling adventure. But first, we should check and make sure our allies are okay. Is it just ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 26: Little Gray Cells

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fitzroy, Argo and Rainer rush to save the captive students from a pack of hellhounds. Is help on the way? Things look grim, luckily some accessories b...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 25: Burden of Things

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fitzroy has been taken to the Crypt and has to rely on some new friends to make it through. Rainer and Argo rush to... save him? Does he need saving? ...

FEED DROP: The Besties Trailer

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is not an episode of The Adventure Zone! We’ve got a quick trailer for The Besties, a gaming podcast featuring Justin, Griffin, and their pals ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 24: With Frenemies Like This

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Training has been going smoothly for the Thundermen. Plus, Sabour has some new and important information for them about Gray! Seems like everything is...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 23: Between a Rock and a Hell Place

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to maintain order in the court when a Demon Prince disrupts proceedings. Everyone knows that. The Thundermen have to deal with the uninvited...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 22: Open and Shut

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen have been brought before an Unbroken Chain tribunal. They need to prove that they are worthy of membership or they will lose the chance...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 21: Loose Lips, Sunk Ships

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thunderman, LLC continue their war efforts. After a tense run-in with the Commodore, Argo spills the beans. Then, he spills the beans about spilling t...

The The Adventure Zone Zone: MaxFunDrive 2020

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy MaxFunDrive 2020 everyone! It's time for another The The Adventure Zone Zone! We answer a whole bunch of your questions! But the real question w...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 20: Group Assignment

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new day is dawning and it's time for Thunderman, LLC. to get down to business.  The boys set out to interview some potential candidates for associa...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 19: Creative Writing

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a very special episode for week one of MaxFunDrive 2020. The Thundermen are shown what could be. We learn about crimes, both past and future. We ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 18: Field Trip

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen have escaped the demons and have flown to safety on the backs of their equine friends. Time for a rest and a briefing from a new ally. ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 17: Fire Drill

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having more or less successfully completed their mission with the Centaurs, the Thundermen are headed back to school. But first, a night out on the to...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 16 "Give Me A Hand"

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen's time with the centaurs has come to a close. While Fitzroy recovers from his recent cursing, a new and present danger threatens the te...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 15 "Out of Order"

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fitzroy is not doing well. The curse is consuming him from the inside out. Argo does his best to comfort him. The Firbolg is on the hunt.Chaos rears i...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 14 "Spirit Day"

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen work with the Centaurs to find a solution to the apple issue. They encounter a spirit and make a bad first impression. Also, they eat s...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 13 "Apple for Teacher"

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen have headed out for another real world assignment. They also have an assignment from Higglemas that they are working on. Before they r...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 12 "Pop Quiz"

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of another real world mission, the Thundermen finally get the whole story.Major questions are answered, everything is on the line and dinne...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 11 "You Can Call me Al(thea)"

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Investigator Althea Song has some questions for the Thundermen. Meanwhile, each of the fellas has their own missions.A friendship is forged in favors,...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 10 "Dark Arts and Crafts"

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new semester has begun and with it comes a new guests, new questions, and new mysteries.The Thundermen have moved into their new dorm. The Firbolg c...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 9 "Mission: Imp Hospital 2- Unfinished Business"

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Thundermen are moving up in the world! Specifically, to the second floor of the imp filled hospital. A new friend is made and a major(?) enemy is ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 8 "Mission: Imp Hospital"

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the semester break and the Thundermen are getting paid to do a little exterminating.  Birds and rats and imps, OH MY!

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 7 "Secrets, Secrets"

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the semester! The Thundermen meet with some teachers, trick a counselor and look for poison. When the sun goes down, it's party time. ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 6 “Long Overdue”

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The buddies return to get their evaluations as well as some big news for Fitzroy. The Firbolg checks on a friend, gets some troubling information, and...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 5 “What’s Yours is Mined”

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The dorm-mates are dispatched on their first mission, squaring off against magma monsters, interplanar behemoths and a child’s word puzzle. You’ll...

The Adventure Zone: Holiday Brawl in Chicago!

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you get when you cross the North Pole, Jason Statham, A Christmas Carol, and the wildly inscrutable plotting of the Metal Gear Solid franchise...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 4 "Four Sidekicks Walk Into A Bar..."

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The fellas are out in the world and things get real. Real litigious that is! Also, everyone goes shopping and gets stronger!  Plus, Fitzroy scams a f...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 3 "Pursued By Bear"

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A pleasant sleep is interrupted by an unsettling messenger, but leads to a delicious meal. Then, the fellas get some fake real world experience.  Wel...

The Adventure Zone: Dadlands

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re off on holiday this week, but we’ve got a special treat to tide you over. See, earlier this year, we developed an ambitious one-page RPG tit...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 2 "It's (a) Familiar"

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Class is in session. The gang enjoys a nice breakfast. Argo takes the blame while the Firbolg struggles to keep it together. A friendly game goes off ...

The Adventure Zone: Graduation Ep. 1 "Orientation"

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first day of school! There are new friends to be made and plenty to explore! The teachers and staff are here to help with any problem that ...

The The Adventure Zone Zone: Amnesty Wrap-Up!

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Amnesty in this bonus episode, and talking very, very briefly about our next season! It’s...

The Adventure Zone Presents: The Ballad of Bigfoot: An Amnesty Story

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Travis takes the reins in this not-remotely-canonical prequel to our recently concluded Appalachian supernatural drama. This is the wildest live episo...

The Adventure Zone: Hootenanny - Live in Nashville!

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we ready ourselves for the next season of Adventure Zone, we’ve got some special programming lined up for you! The first is this: Our live show f...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 36

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The curtain rises, and the machine is exposed. The Pine Guard stands in judgment of judgment itself. Two doors — two choices — illuminate the dark...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 35

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The defenders of Kepler, West Virginia continue their desperate struggle for survival. A world away, a softly spoken truth reverberates down a subterr...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 34

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Storm and fury overtake Kepler, West Virginia. Pieces of an ancient puzzle move closer together. The survivors of Sylvain’s fall take shelter. The s...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 33

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Unexplained Phenomena’s grip on Kepler’s topside begins to loosen as The Pine Guard attempts to infiltrate their compound. A dea...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 32

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The allied forces of Kepler, WV finish their preparations for the daunting task that lies before them. As the sun sets over the shattered mountain abo...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 31

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of prophetic new information, the Pine Guard’s plan to save both of their worlds undergoes an ambitious revision. To pull it off, they’...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 30

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the town of Kepler recovers from an environmental disaster, the Pine Guard catch up with a long absent former member. A harrowing vision propels th...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 29

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One last Lunar Interlude. As Kepler recovers from the devastation of the last hunt, the Pine Guard reflects on the events that brought them to their f...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty — Episode 28

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The shadow of war looms over Kepler, West Virginia. A troubled Pine Guard must race to thwart a hundred insidious plans, all of which appear to be rea...

The Adventure Zone: Live in San Jose!

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

THE YEAR IS 20XX. Organic organisms have all but been erased from the face of Faerun. Today, a small band of resistance fighters will execute their fi...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 27

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard is scattered, in more ways than one. Kepler’s long-held secrets are coming to light over the course of a single evening. Their foe is...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 26

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard continue to chase down their target — but when said target can look or sound like anyone, how do they tell friend from foe? Duck goes...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 25

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our heroes try to contain the spread of information through the citizens of Kepler, and try to keep their overeager allies in check. Aubrey gets stone...

The The Adventure Zone Zone: MaxFunDrive 2019 Special

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with everyone’s favorite podcast-within-a-podcast-about-the-original-podcast, as hosted by the people in said podcast! We’re answerin...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 24

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard are scattered to the wind as their shape-shifting target wreaks havoc around Kepler. Duck tells the truth. Aubrey wields her mightiest ...

The Adventure Zone: Live in New Orleans!

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join the original rowdy boys on a quest to hold off the apocalypse — again — by confronting a deity whose machinations are too sinister to truly b...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 23

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard face off against their shapeshifting quarry in precariously tight quarters, while their long-guarded secret inches closer toward the li...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 22

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard negotiate with their would-be monster-hunting rivals, while the true nature of their quarry continues to elude them. Duck wears a belt....

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 21

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A new threat to Kepler, West Virginia makes itself known — both to the Pine Guard, and to a group less patient with its wanton destruction. Duck pla...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty — Episode 20

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A Lunar Interlude. The Pine Guard catch their breath after a hectic, fateful hunt. Ned goes car shopping. Aubrey confesses to her misdeed. Duck meets ...

The Adventure Zone: Live Candlelights 2018 Spectacular

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Angus McDonald had but one item on his Candlenights list: A very special action doll of his very favorite wrestler. Unfortunately for him, Tres Horny ...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 19

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With an apocalyptic calamity looming over Kepler, the Pine Guard make their final preparations, and march to battle against a stationary, reality-twis...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 18

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard are dialing into the identity of the abomination that's been terrorizing Kepler with accidental mayhem. But will prying eyes and woodla...

The Adventure Zone: Live - Halloween Special!

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

BOO! That's us jumping out and surprising you with an episode that is A) One day early and B) An exquisitely spooky live adventure! It's our Halloween...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 17

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard welcomes and interrogates their new companion, and has another brush with the intangible, unlucky forces that seem to be conspiring aga...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 16

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With another accidental catastrophe averted, The Pine Guard catch their breath and split up to take care of some mid-Hunt business. Aubrey takes some ...

The Adventure Zone: Live In Atlanta!

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're running behind on the next episode of Amnesty, so in it's stead, here's our most recent live show from Atlanta, GA! Follow Tres Horny Boys and t...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 15

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard meet the voice on the other end of the prophetic phone calls, and receive a new, even more dire warning of impending disaster. Duck mak...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 14

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A mysterious caller has warned the Pine Guard of a disaster that will befall Kepler's citizens in mere minutes. Will they be able to prevent this impe...

The Adventure Zone: Seattle Tour Announcement!

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're headed back to the Pacific Northwest this September! Find out how to get tickets for our Seattle TAZ show (and MBMBaM in Seattle and Portland) h...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 13

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays have descended upon Kepler, West Virginia. While the town prepares for its annual festivities, the Pine Guard prepares for the coming Abo...

The Adventure Zone: Live in San Francisco!

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our heroes receive a letter from an old friend requesting their aid on the open seas. Spurred on by the promise of incredible treasures, Tres Horny Bo...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 12

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A Lunar Interlude. The Pine Guard and the residents of Amnesty Lodge take a well-earned break at a local winter recreation hotspot. Aubrey meets the H...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 11

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard arrive at an unlikely battleground, and face off against their shapeshifting foe. With an ominous vision predicting catastrophe, can th...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 10

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With Amnesty Lodge and its residents in peril, the Pine Guard sets out to plan their next hunt post-haste — but can they find the strength to do so ...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 9

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In order to defeat the abomination plaguing the waters of Kepler, the Pine Guard must first take an otherworldly field trip. Duck becomes a flyboy. Au...

The Adventure Zone: Live in Dallas!

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travis is on vacation, so here's our live show in Dallas from earlier this year! Tres Horny Boys reunite to help out some old friends who've run into ...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 8

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard’s prey proves too elusive for them to take down with their usual methods, forcing them to turn to outside help. Like … FAR outside....

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 7

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Pine Guard heads to the scene of last night's attack to gather valuable intel about the latest abomination -- but end up finding much, much more t...

The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 6

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new menace encroaches on Kepler, West Virginia. Have our heroes kept up with their training in the months since their last monstrous encounter? Or h...

The The Adventure Zone Zone: Experiments Post-Mortem, More on Season Two!

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's favorite Talk Show About a Podcast Hosted By The People Who Do the Actual Podcast is back, just in time for the MaxFunDrive! We're answerin...

The Announcement Zone: Season Two, MaxFunDrive and more!

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

SEASON TWO APPROACHES. Find out what our plans are for the future of The Adventure Zone in this announcement-filled episode! Also discussed: The MaxFu...