Critical Fayle DM & The Goons: The Strahdcast
A Curse of Strahd actual-play D&D podcast! We're the Goons, an adventuring party of actors, teachers, woodworkers, brewers and web developers banding together to defeat D&D's most horrifying villain–Strahd von Zarovich. Join us around the table as we endeavor to bring hope and light back to the people of the far, foggy realm of Barovia!
The Strahdcast Ep. 107: Hallow from the Other Side
Drogar & Olaf set out to Argenvostholt to Hallow the Ground.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 106: Click Clack Bazing
The party re-organizes their priorities.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 105: Miss Taken Identity
The party tries to learn as much as they can about The Amber Temple.
**Content warning: This Episode of The Strahdcast contains references to self-harm and abusive behavior.**
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The Strahdcast Ep. 104: Should've Known Oetta
The party, with the villagers of Barovia in tow, stop for a night in Vallaki to rest and catch up with The Council of The Alliance of the Silver Bow.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 103: Deep Freeze
Our heroes lead the caravan as the villagers of Barovia leave their homes and start the journey towards the newly consecrated Argynvostholt. Will they be able to get everyone there safely? Or does the land have other ideas?
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Darkened Tides Ep. 2: Barroom Blitz
Welcome to Darkened Tides, a new adventure in Saltmarsh from Critical Fayle DM!
During the month of April 2025, we'll be bringing you the first two episodes of this new story in lieu of the Strahdcast for what we're calling 'Salty Spring!' After that, we'll be back to the Strahdcast on the main podcast feed, and this story will move over to our Patreon!
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Darkened Tides Ep. 1: Any Port in a Storm
Welcome to Darkened Tides, a new adventure in Saltmarsh from Critical Fayle DM!
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The Strahdcast Ep. 102: Malice in Chains
The party tries to convince the villagers of Barovia to leave their homes and the shadow of the devil.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 101: Come On Baby Light Vampire
The village of Barovia is under attack! Can our heroes save its citizens?
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The Strahdcast Ep. 100: When There's Snow Hope Left, He Winds
An extra-special 100th episode!
The party returns to Barovia to tell them the truth about Morgantha.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 99: A Midwinter Night's Dream
The party contends with the dreams and demons within.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 98: Ol Bon Fire
The group takes an opportunity to learn what they can from the inside of the Old Bone Grinder.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 97: Let's Bake a Deal Pt. III
The party has held their own thus far, but this is far from over.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 96: Let's Bake a Deal Pt. II
The battle rages on in the mill and in the party's dreams.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 95: Let's Bake a Deal
Morgantha's words are sweeter than her pastries! She makes an offer that just might be too good to pass up.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 94: The Gentleman Brawler
Inside the windmill, Winnie makes a chilling discovery.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 93: Sheep Team Six
Winnie leads a recon mission on Ol Bon Inder.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 92: Sky Fox Day
The party sets out to learn more about Morgantha and the hold she has over the Village of Barovia.
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Ladies Who Spook Ep. 2: Sinister
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Ladies Who Spook Ep. 1: Hellraiser
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The Strahdcast Ep. 91: Pie Anxiety
The party arrives in Barovia, where their reputation precedes them.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 90: Forget Me Knot
The party once again hits the Ol' Dusty Svalich Road.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 89: The Curse of Slaad
There ain't no party like a Barovia party, cuz a Barovia party is horrifying.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 88: Last Dance
The evening winds down, but a few more guests want to wish Winnie a happy birthday...
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The Strahdcast Ep. 87: Girl and the Rock Show
As the party carries on, Winnie looks for one guest in particular.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 86: Otakin Pt. II
The celebration continues!
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The Strahdcast Ep. 85: Otakin Pt. I
It's Winnie's Birthday!
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Lovecraft Island Ep. 1: Date Me, Beach!
Welcome to LOVECRAFT ISLAND, an original modern-day Call of Cthulhu investigation!
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The Strahdcast Ep. 84: If You Love Her, Letter Go
Back in Vallaki, the party catches up on what they've missed, and Winnie receives a mysterious letter...
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The Strahdcast Ep. 83: First Communion
The party gets back on the road to Vallaki. How much has changed since they were last there?
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The Strahdcast Ep. 82: Toss the Bowl, Toss the Pitcher
The party checks in with the Berserkers. Kaz reflects on her growing reputation and responsibilities.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 81: Martikov Family Values
The party helps Dmitri as he tries to make nice with the grandfather who tried to have him killed.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 80: The Rite of Spriggan
The party returns the the winery, gem in hand. But the gems aren't the only ones about to have a reunion.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 79: The Spice is Right
Argenvost's skull has been returned to the beacon and a brilliant light illuminates the valley. Wonder what's in this castle...
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The Strahdcast Ep. 78: A Game of Skull
The party attempts to return the skull to the beacon. But Strahd has other plans, and command over the rest of Argenvost's remains.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 77: That Wagon, Your Dragon
The party departs the swamp and makes for Argenvostholt to return Argenvost's skull.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 76: Baby with the Swampwater
The party finds themselves in a motionless hut with a construct baby and the third gem. Now what?
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The Strahdcast Ep. 75: What About Baba?
"Now... What can Baba do for you?"
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The Strahdcast Ep. 74: The Witch in the Willow
Guided by a repentant Laslo, the party ventures into the heart of the swamp.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 73: Home Atone
Laslo's got some explaining to do.
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