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. 131: Mist Connection
The groom got cold feet, and now the party has to find him.
Trevor William Fayle as The DM
Tyler Kanter as Skogr Olaf
Kay Devine-Jones as Kasle Othro
Ned Pryce as Drogar Stonebreath
Campbell O'Hare as Winnie Winchester
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The Strahdcast Ep. 130: Semi-Charmed Party Fight
As foreboding organ music drifts through Ravenloft, the party has a wedding to attend... Did they remember to bring a gift?
Trevor William Fayle as The DM
Tyler Kanter as Skogr Olaf
Kay Devine-Jones as Kasle Othro
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The Strahdcast Ep. 129: Heart of Glass
The party chips away at the Heart, but some new combatants have entered the tower...
Trevor William Fayle as The DM
Tyler Kanter as Skogr Olaf
Kay Devine-Jones as Kasle Othro
Ned Pryce as Drogar Stonebreath
Campbell O'Hare as Winnie Winchester
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The Strahdcast Ep. 128: Owner of a Crystal Heart
The Ravenloft Roulette has scrambled our heroes all about Castle Ravenloft. In order to find their quarry, they'll have to find each other first.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 127: Laissez Les Bons Temps Roulette
Our heroes find their way into Castle Ravenloft. What dastardly hijinks await them?
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The Strahdcast Ep. 126: Ain't Over Till It's Overture
The party marches on Castle Ravenloft!
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The Strahdcast Ep. 125: Say It With Your Chess
The party and their assembled allies take stock and prepare for the final assault.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 124: Crystal House on the Prairie
After a dangerous disaster on the slopes of Mt. Ghakis, our heroes have to take stock and figure out which way is up.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 123: To Be Or Not Toboggan
The Ritual is over and Vampyr is back in his amber prison. But the party still has to safely return home down the steep slopes of Mt. Ghakis.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 122: Vampyr the Reaper Pt. IV
The ritual approaches its end. The party must carry on through their exhaustion if they hope to conclude it successfully, but what will it cost them?
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The Strahdcast Ep. 121: Vampyr the Reaper Pt. III
The fate of the party, and that of the valley, hang in the balance. They will have to be clever, focused, and determined, and even then it may come down to a single die roll.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 120: Vampyr the Reaper Pt. II
The party continues their harrowing battle against unwavering evil.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 119: Vampyr the Reaper Pt. I
With questions newly answered, the party undertakes the ritual to capture Vampyr. But nothing could have prepared them for what they'll face in the Heart of the Amber Temple...
This episode features a recording of 'Night on Bald Mountain' by Modest Mussorgsky. This work is in the public domain, and the recording by Skidmore College Orchestra is available via Museopen.
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PAX Unplugged 2023: Project Fulminate
Happy Yuletide!
The Strahdcast will be back on January 4th 2026, but as a holiday treat, here's the Goon Files Season 1.5 episode recorded live on the PAX Unplugged showroom floor. Previously available only to Patreon subscribers!
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The Strahdcast Ep. 118: The Lonely Bones
The party meets an ancient purveyor of knowledge.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 117: That Ghost is Poison
A vision of the past begins to answer some questions about the Temple.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 116: Horn to Be Wild
A haunting discovery exposes some cracks in the party's resolve as they reach their third day in the Amber Temple.
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Ladies Who Spook Episode 4: Ghost Ship
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Please enjoy episode 4 of Ladies Who Spook! This is a project Campbell and Kay started exactly 1 year ago so they'd have an excuse to hang out & watch horror movies together more. As if they needed an excuse.
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Darkened Tides Ep. 3: A Room with a View
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GoonTalk Episode 90: Hallow? Is It Me You're Looking For?
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Please enjoy episode 90 of GoonTalk, our talk-back podcast where we discuss the latest episode of The Strahdcast and whatever else is going on in the Gooniverse. In this episode, Campbell and Ned talk about The Strahdcast Episode 107: Hallow from the Other Side! They dive deep into team cleric and their religious trauma, getting wet in Darkened Tides and Drogar's harrowing hallowing. GoonTalk is available on our...
The Strahdcast Ep. 115: The Young & The Wrestlers
The party continues their baffling battle against some rambunctious and relentless Amber Temple denizens!
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The Strahdcast Ep. 114: A Grapple a Day
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The Strahdcast Ep. 113: Headless Hoarse Man
A mysterious figure propositions the party.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 112: Unrested Development
Voices from the darkness grow louder...
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The Strahdcast Ep. 111: Temple Tantrum
The horrors of the Amber Temple continue to torment our heroes. But the greatest threat within the Temple may be what they bring in with them...
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The Strahdcast Ep. 110: Sinners' Circle
The party ventures into the Amber Temple.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 109: Roc Around the Ghakis
The party encounters a mysterious stranger.
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The Strahdcast Ep. 108: My Tsolenka
The party begins their climb up Mount Ghakis, aiming to make camp at the site of a previous tragedy.
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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!
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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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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