Let's Get Critical

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Let’s Get Critical is an actual play podcast where five friends bring original characters and a custom world to life through immersive roleplay, collaborative storytelling, and the unpredictable magic of Dungeons & Dragons 5E. With a strong focus on narrative, character development, and in-the-moment improv, each episode blends epic fantasy, emotional depth, and a fair amount of chaotic energy. Whether you're a longtime TTRPG fan or new to the genre, there's a seat at our table—and the dice are already rolling. Let’s get critical!

  1. 6d ago

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 12 | Locals Only

    What begins as a stop for supplies… turns into a town full of secrets. With bounties on their heads and eyes everywhere, the crew makes port on unfamiliar shores, trading their usual swagger for careful disguises and quieter voices. As they blend into the crowd and loosen tongues over drinks, tales of a local legend start to surface — equal parts folk hero, cryptid, and cautionary tale. But between the rumors and the roundabout gossip, a stranger thread starts to pull taut, one that leads straight toward the town's most powerful man and a meeting no outsider was ever meant to witness. Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; and William, the Wood Elf rogue must keep their heads down, their ears open, and their disguises intact — because in a town this small, curiosity draws attention fast. Sometimes the biggest danger isn't being recognized. It's being noticed. Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As the crew searches for answers across the open waters, new threats emerge from the places least expected. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once. Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist across the world of Yavon, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the adventure.

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 12 | Locals Only

  2. Sep 20

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 12 | New Allies

    Fresh off the revelations of the Empress's court, the party splits up to handle personal errands, old debts, and unfinished business before setting out for Brin's homeland, the Drowned Reed Shires, on a direct order from Zoa herself. As allies are gathered, favors are called in, and old wounds are laid bare in quiet conversation, the calm doesn't last — eyes are watching from somewhere unseen, and a voice from the shadows leaves them with a message they can't ignore. Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brin, the halfling ranger/monk must prepare for what waits for them back home, even as new threats begin to circle before they've even left the capital. Sometimes the road ahead is the least of your worries. Because in the Empire, someone is always watching. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters. Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, and discussions of oppression and loss. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist in the Empire, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the dark, dangerous, and unforgettable world of Yavon.

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 12 | New Allies

  3. Sep 15

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 11 | Crew of the Crab's Bane

    With their business elsewhere concluded, the crew turns their attention to the ship beneath their feet — an empty, weathered vessel with more potential than any of them first realized. Between stitching a flag, settling on a name, and digging through every hidden corner for secrets the ship might be hiding, old questions resurface about one of their own, and a few new rumors drift in from the crew's contacts on land. As the island draws closer, so does the next decision they'll have to make. Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; and William, the Wood Elf rogue take a breath to regroup, rebuild, and figure out exactly who they want to be as a crew. Sometimes the quiet moments say just as much as the loud ones. Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As the crew searches for answers across the open waters, new threats emerge from the places least expected. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once. Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes and strong language. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist across the world of Yavon, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the adventure.

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 11 | Crew of the Crab's Bane

  4. Aug 30

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 11 | A Court of Dreams

    What begins as a night's rest… becomes a reckoning none of them saw coming. Deep in the Empress's own quarters, a golden light pulls the party from sleep and into something far stranger than a dream. One by one, each hero is drawn into a vision only they can fully understand—a memory, a truth, a wound long buried—while the Empress herself walks beside them, watching, questioning, judging. As old ghosts resurface and secrets long kept hidden are laid bare, the party realizes there is nowhere left to hide, not even in their own minds. Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brynn, the clever halfling ranger/monk must confront the truths they've carried in silence, under the gaze of a ruler who may already know more than she lets on. Sometimes the hardest battle isn't fought with a blade—it's fought with the truth. Because in the Empire, even dreams answer to the throne. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters. Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, emotional trauma, and discussions of loss and oppression. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist in the Empire, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the dark, dangerous, and unforgettable world of Yavon.

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 11 | A Court of Dreams

  5. Aug 9

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 10 | Meeting Captain Lu

    What begins as a rescue… becomes a negotiation they can't afford to lose. After a strange brush with time itself, the crew boards an unfamiliar ship to reclaim one of their own — only to find themselves face to face with its captain, the impossibly composed and immaculately dressed Captain Lu. Charming, unbothered, and clearly used to getting his way, he has questions of his own, and a keen interest in something the crew never meant to bring aboard. As pleasantries turn into a delicate exchange of secrets, favors, and warnings about who else is hunting them, the crew must decide how much to trust a man who never once seems to lose control of the room. Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; and William, the mysterious Wood Elf rogue must navigate shifting loyalties, high stakes, and a captain who always seems to know more than he lets on. Some deals are worth making. Others come with strings no one can see. Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As the crew searches for answers across the open waters, new threats emerge from the places least expected. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once. Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and intense creature encounters. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist across the world of Yavon, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the adventure.

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 10 | Meeting Captain Lu

  6. Jul 28

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 10 | The Green Hag Gambit

    What begins as an investigation… reveals a monster hiding in plain sight. Following the trail of the Shattered Blade, the party arrives at the estate of Lord Valus, where long-held suspicions finally come to a head. But beneath the noble façade lurks something far more sinister. As disguises fall away and violence erupts, the heroes find themselves trapped in a deadly battle against an enemy who has been pulling strings from the shadows. Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brin, the clever halfling ranger/monk must protect innocent lives while facing twisted magic, monstrous foes, and a terrifying revelation that changes everything they thought they knew. Sometimes, the greatest danger isn't the monster you can see—it's the one wearing a smile. Because in the Empire, evil rarely arrives looking like a villain. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters. Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, body horror, and intense fantasy violence. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist in the Empire, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the dark, dangerous, and unforgettable world of Yavon.

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 10 | The Green Hag Gambit

  7. Jul 19

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 9 | Back to the Ship

    Time is running out… and their ship won't wait for pirates. With the island's dangers behind them, the crew races back toward the shore — but the ship they left behind may not be there much longer. What should be a straightforward return turns into a desperate sprint against the clock as word spreads that their vessel is being eyed by those looking to claim it as their own. Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; and William, the Wood Elf rogue, must move fast and think faster if they hope to reach the ship before it slips from their grasp for good. Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As the crew searches for answers across the open waters, new threats emerge from the places least expected. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once. Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and intense creature encounters. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist across the world of Yavon, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the adventure.

    Tales of Yavon | Pirate | Ep. 9 | Back to the Ship

  8. Jul 12

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 9 | Cut the Cord

    With nobles vanishing across the city, the party follows the trail to a lavish mansion where nothing is quite as it seems. Behind its doors, a strange gathering is underway—one host far too pleased to see them, and guests far too still to be trusted. As pleasantries give way to games, and games give way to something much darker, the party realizes they may have found more than they bargained for. Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brynn, the clever halfling ranger/monk must keep their cover, read a dangerous room, and decide how far they're willing to go before the night is through. Not every investigation ends the way you expect. Because in the Empire, the missing are rarely gone without reason. This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters. Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and graphic/disturbing body horror imagery, including a depiction of forced childbirth and disembowelment. Listener discretion is advised. Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme. Follow Let's Get Critical to keep up with every twist in the Empire, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the dark, dangerous, and unforgettable world of Yavon.

    Tales of Yavon | Empire | Ep. 9 | Cut the Cord
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Let’s Get Critical is an actual play podcast where five friends bring original characters and a custom world to life through immersive roleplay, collaborative storytelling, and the unpredictable magic of Dungeons & Dragons 5E. With a strong focus on narrative, character development, and in-the-moment improv, each episode blends epic fantasy, emotional depth, and a fair amount of chaotic energy. Whether you're a longtime TTRPG fan or new to the genre, there's a seat at our table—and the dice are already rolling. Let’s get critical!

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  • Creator
    JAMBS Studios
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © JAMBS Studios
  • Show Website
    Let's Get Critical