Episodes

  • D's Journal: Brave (Abridged Episode 38)

    D's Journal: Brave (Abridged Episode 38)
    Sep 13 2025

    In which D doesn't get shot at, subjected to anti-human racial slurs, captured, robbed of her magic, tortured, thrown off a building, mind-erased, or killed, which automatically makes DunBroch her favorite domain of 2025. D chooses the bear! The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.

    Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)

    Death (minor), body horror (transformation; minor)

    All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:

    Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo Vinuela

    Chopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocean” (darklord theme), performed by Edward Neeman

    Chopin Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1 (land theme), performed by Luke Faulkner

    Rachmaninoff Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3 - 2. Prélude in C sharp minor (Dread Possibilities), performed by Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Chopin Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (parting thoughts), performed by Luke Faulkner


    Dialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalin

    The Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-jones and http://www.instagram.com/insta_halite


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    17 mins
  • Episode 38: Brave

    Episode 38: Brave
    Sep 13 2025
    Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, Callaghan is finally dethroned as "darklord with the fewest lines of usable dialog" as we make a darklord out of...a bear. Not a werebear. Not a talking bear. Just a bear. But he's a bear who comes with a gothic curse and with FANTASY SCOTLAND, so it's well worth the effort of making him a darklord. Topics discussed include:Why Mor'du is going to want to throw down with your PCs even if they don't feed anyone a magic tart that turns them into a bear (although that would certainly help);All the world-building information about clans MacIntosh, MacGuffin, and Dingwall that Tom was able to glean or extrapolate from a deep dive into Brave's ancillary material;The canonical domain that works beautifully with DunBroch as the source of the invading force that temporarily united the clans (no, not Original Recipe Falkovnia);Strahd or bear;And more!The full write-up for DunBroch is available on DM's Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/534982/The-Brave-Highlands-A-Ravenloft-Domain-of-Dread?affiliate_id=241770Yes, Tom's Nightmare on Elm Street adventure IS finished! https://www.dmsguild.com/product/534715/Never-Sleep-AgainTimestamps0:00 Introduction3:57 The Lord36:37 The Land1:06:23 Dread Possibilities1:40:13 Parting Thoughts 2:01:42 D’s Parting ThoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Death (minor), body horror (transformation; minor)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo VinuelaChopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocean” (darklord theme), performed by Edward NeemanChopin Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1 (land theme), performed by Luke FaulknerRachmaninoff Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3 - 2. Prélude in C sharp minor (Dread Possibilities), performed by Sergei RachmaninoffChopin Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (parting thoughts), performed by Luke FaulknerDialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalinThe Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-jones and http://www.instagram.com/insta_haliteContact us on:Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.comFacebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklordsTumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklordsPatreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklordsYouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklordSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wonderful-world-of-darklords/donations
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • D's Letter to Binx: Conversation With Azalin

    D's Letter to Binx: Conversation With Azalin
    Sep 1 2025

    Note: This letter takes place immediately after the Owl House episode, so please make sure to listen to that one first.

    In which D has the warlock equivalent of a salary negotiation, making all of us deeply grateful that Azalin isn't our supervisor.

    Content Advisory (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)

    Abusive relationship subtext (major; eggshell walking, trauma bonding), corpses (major), torture (major), vomit (moderate). If you struggled with D's emotional distress in the Thanos episode...you might just need to skip this one.

    All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:

    Granados Twelve Spanish Dances, Op. 37, II. - Oriental (main theme), performed by Monica Alianello (public domain mark 1.0)

    Bach Passacaglia in C Minor BWV 582 (Azalin's theme), performed by Nicholas Danby (public domain mark 1.0)

    Dialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalin

    The Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-jones and http://www.instagram.com/insta_halite

    Contact us on:

    Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.com

    Facebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Tumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

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    YouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklord



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    32 mins
  • D's Journal: The Owl House (Abridged Episode 37)

    D's Journal: The Owl House (Abridged Episode 37)
    Aug 13 2025

    In which D travels to a domain full of witches, ruled by a witch hunter. What could go wrong? The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.

    Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)

    Narcissistic abuse (major), death (major), head trauma (major), suffocation (major), body horror (major; transformation, goo, nonsexual mouth penetration), blood (major), torture (major), genocide (moderate), racism (moderate), child endangerment (minor), cannibalism (minor). Also, if you struggled with D's emotional distress in the Thanos episode, she has a flashback in "The Land" that culminates in a brief onscreen panic attack.

    All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:

    Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo Vinuela

    Chopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocean” (darklord theme), performed by Edward Neeman

    Chopin Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1 (land theme), performed by Luke Faulkner

    Rachmaninoff Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3 - 2. Prélude in C sharp minor (Dread Possibilities), performed by Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Chopin Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (parting thoughts), performed by Luke Faulkner


    Dialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalin

    The Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-jones and http://www.instagram.com/insta_halite


    Contact us on:

    Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.com

    Facebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Tumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklords

    YouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklord



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    32 mins
  • Episode 37: The Owl House

    Episode 37: The Owl House
    Aug 13 2025
    Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, Matthew Graydon joins us to make a darklord out of Emperor Belos, AKA Philip Wittebane, AKA THE WORST. (Please don't make a drinking game out of how many times we say "the worst." You will die of alcohol poisoning.) Topics discussed include:Stats and a character class for Belos that summarize "hypocritical witch hunter who can hide the fact that he's a horrible fungus lich unless he goes too long without devouring anyone's beloved pet" (have we mentioned he's the worst?);Alternate NPCs to fill the same role for your PCs that Eda fills for Luz, from Raine to Darius to the Bat Queen to Hunter, and how that choice of NPC will affect the feel of your campaign;Tips for running a Hexside-centric game, either for younger players or for players who desperately want a Ravenloft/Owl House/Strixhaven crossover;Potential applications Belos might have for all that life energy released during the Day of Unity;and more!The full writeup for the Boiling Isles is available on DM's Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/530734/The-Owlbear-House-A-Ravenloft-Domain-of-Dread?affiliate_id=241770Matthew has contributed to In Arithmexes' Clutches on DriveThruRPG and Faces of the Cage on DM's Guild. Check thou them out!Timestamps0:00 Introduction7:13 The Lord48:39 The Land1:17:13 Dread Possibilities2:04:52 Parting Thoughts 2:25:20 D’s Parting ThoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Narcissistic abuse (major), death (major), head trauma (major), suffocation (major), body horror (major; transformation, goo, nonsexual mouth penetration), blood (major), torture (major), genocide (moderate), racism (moderate), child endangerment (minor), cannibalism (minor). Also, if you struggled with D's emotional distress in the Thanos episode, she has a flashback in "The Land" that culminates in a brief onscreen panic attack.All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo VinuelaChopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocean” (darklord theme), performed by Edward NeemanChopin Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1 (land theme), performed by Luke FaulknerRachmaninoff Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3 - 2. Prélude in C sharp minor (Dread Possibilities), performed by Sergei RachmaninoffChopin Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (parting thoughts), performed by Luke FaulknerDialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalinThe Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-jones and http://www.instagram.com/insta_haliteContact us on:Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.comFacebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklordsTumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklordsPatreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklordsYouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklordSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wonderful-world-of-darklords/donations
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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • D's Journal: The Peddler's Tales: Gummi Bears (Abridged Episode)

    D's Journal: The Peddler's Tales: Gummi Bears (Abridged Episode)
    Aug 1 2025

    In which Grunkle Stan and the peddler get into a scam-off. The in-character fiction for the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the Gummi Bears.

    You can find Kris at MegaDumbCast (https://megadumbcast.podbean.com/) and the now-completed Gameable Podcast (https://gameabledisneypodcast.tumblr.com/)

    All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:

    Arabian Dance, from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, via the European Archive

    Dialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalin


    The Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-draw and http://www.instagram.com/insta_halite


    Contact us on:

    Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.com

    Facebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Tumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklords

    YouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklord



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    11 mins
  • The Peddler's Tales, Episode 4: Gummi Bears

    The Peddler's Tales, Episode 4: Gummi Bears
    Aug 1 2025

    Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In honor of Small Screen Summer, Kris Newton joins us for a Disney show that literally no one has ever asked for: Gummi Bears. Not only are they dashing and daring, courageous and caring, but they have much more complex and interesting lore than anyone would expect from a show about colorful bouncing bears, and it can lead to some terrific stories if you can get past the idea of a character named Tummi Gummi. Topics discussed include:

    • Yes, really, this isn't a belated April Fools episode;
    • The absurd amount of mythology in Gummi Bears, from the Great Gummis and the Gexodus to Gumadoon and the Barbics (I swear we are not making any of this up);
    • The many connections between the culture of the Gummi Bears and that of the Vistani (NO, SERIOUSLY, Y'ALL);
    • How to connect a Gummi Bears story to themes of the fragility of hope, the inherent corruptibility of man, and the need for trust in a fallen world (NO COME BACK WHERE ARE YOU GOING);
    • and more!


    Full writeups for the Gummi Bears and Gummi Berry Juice can be found for free on Patreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklords

    You can find Kris at MegaDumbCast (https://megadumbcast.podbean.com/) and the now-completed Gameable Podcast (https://gameabledisneypodcast.tumblr.com/)

    All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:

    Arabian Dance, from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, via the European Archive

    Dialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalin


    The Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-draw and http://www.instagram.com/insta_halite


    Contact us on:

    Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.com

    Facebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Tumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklords

    YouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklord



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wonderful-world-of-darklords/donations
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • D's Journal: Gravity Falls (Abridged Episode 36)

    D's Journal: Gravity Falls (Abridged Episode 36)
    Jul 13 2025

    In which D encounters a familiar face, Grunkle Stan runs a scam, and no one can get a good night's sleep. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.

    Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)

    Memory modification (major), gaslighting (major)

    All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:

    Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo Vinuela

    Chopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocean” (darklord theme), performed by Edward Neeman

    Chopin Nocturne in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1 (land theme), performed by Luke Faulkner

    Rachmaninoff Morceaux de Fantaisie, Op. 3 - 2. Prélude in C sharp minor (Dread Possibilities), performed by Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Chopin Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (parting thoughts), performed by Luke Faulkner


    Dialog for Yensid was written by Azalin Rex himself: http://www.tumblr.com/darklordazalin

    The Wonderful World of Darklords logo was designed by Halite Jones, whom you can find on Tumblr and Instagram: https://www.tumblr.com/halite-jones and http://www.instagram.com/insta_halite


    Contact us on:

    Gmail: wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.com

    Facebook: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Tumblr: @wonderfulworldofdarklords

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/WonderfulWorldofDarklords

    YouTube: @wonderfulworldofdarklord



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-wonderful-world-of-darklords/donations
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    20 mins