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The Zu Crew continues their trek! Welly's faith is tested, Boggy makes a new friend, and Zudrick debates the merits of hobbies.

Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi

Music / Sound Effects Include:

"Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford

"The Blade and the Smith" by Emily Axford

"Irondeep" by Emily Axford

"Shadowfell" by Emily Axford

"Secret Basement" by Emily Axford

"Triss Chase" by Emily Axford

"The Smithy’s Hut" by Emily Axford

"The Scrappers" by Emily Axford

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Chris Swank

Just finished my own session of dnd and this pops up, perfect

Anthony Drake

So early! Perfect timing since I’m about to move across the country!

Jacob Kerpan

Just after I get to work is amazing timing

Figgy the Cat

Got a car ride in the morning!! EXACTLY what I NEED for the early drive ♥️

Reid

The Zu Crew? call them the Cumpatriots with your chest!!! 😤 (this is so affectionate)

Landon McKee

The best thing to happen to me all night

Hahnzo

Don’t let them pretend that it’s anything but Cumpatriots!

Cal

YEEEEEAH BUDDY

JAMES MEDINA

Call them the Cumpatriots COWARDS!

KingHalt

LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOO CUMPATRIOTS ARE BACK AGAIN!!!!

Kellyd

Not to be like earnest and genuine but i think this episode (at least thru the first 20 minutes so far) proves how insanely well this crew meshes together as players perhaps better than any other naddpod episode. Maybe it's really magical editing, maybe it's maybelline, maybe it's being among the top d&d players in the entire world

Logan Adams

Always very happy and grateful when this get me through my Friday

Max S

LETS GO! All hail the CumPatriots!

Neil Dutton

The latrine, diarrhea dungeon and water hole have to be close enough for everyone to hold hands.

Brock

so excited to fall asleep to this

Declan Konesky

Ok just to add in, last one, THIS WORLD BUILDING IS GREAT AND THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS JUST THE RIGHT CLIP. God it's good. I love this vibe of discovery

emilythecoffeewench

HURWITZ! holy fuck your dming is so good!! the descriptions throughout and especially at the end were delicious 👌

Zanna

episodes that made me google "can you actually drink bog water?"

Zanna

answer: not usually. you'll probably get diarrhoea

Keldon

Think i need a turn in the carnal corner after this episode

Amy Boyle

"Did he find a glory hole?" IM DED

diintz

once again naddpod coming in clutch as i struggle my way thru a difficult assignment tonight, thx for the great ep always u guys!!!

Jay Barber

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH SKALDOVAAAAAAAAA

Phoenix Vizva’i

So funny and crazy (and lowkey profound) that Jake was so nervous to DM beforehand and yet this confident and eloquent immediately! Like a fish in water 🐠 I think we all have something to learn from that haha. “Subtle as a nod, soft as a sigh” and “While I breathe, I hope” are some all-timer lines 🥰

Excelsidorks!

You're fucking killing it Jake! You all are the magic of Skaldova ❤️✨

Ethan Spatz

Jack just tell them to shut the fuck up man!

Kelley

"God I hope they're not bonding while I'm gone" was perfectly timed

Amy Boyle

That whole scene was so great hahaha so well timed!!!

Jack el destripador

Oh no! It’s his campaign, he can kill as many horses as he wants 😫

Natural Dragon

You know this potential cake guy sure can DM!!

Ryan

You always post it right when I fall asleep.. oh well it’s a great morning listen!

Vee

Do you think he's tried cake yet?

Natural Dragon

I want to believe he’s tried some cake by now. I’ve been eagerly waiting for an update on Jake’s cake situation. The people need to know!!

Mark Rizzetta

Love the South Carolina state motto there at the end

Maria B

I was so pumped getting to hear Jake DM and damn you're doing such a great job! I love all the imagery and the way you narrate the settings and the world. I'm going to try and add some of that magic to my own games <3 Love all the character voices. So strangely endearing

peace k.

God Jake is so good at describing environment

ACK

Very upset you didn't go with cumpanions...

Bryan K

"Darwin Wednesday" - Jake had the premier league on the brain

Joe Howard

There’s just something about Naddpod that just feels very evergreen. I’ve not been able to relisten to any actual play campaign as much as I can naddpod and that’s just neat

Shane C

My company is doing layoffs today and this has been the perfect distraction, thank you!

Laura !

caldwell referencing the tempers instead of the humors…..i love them they’re severancepilled

Nick Nelson

I do not want this adventure to end. This party has a perfect dynamic and Jake is doing such a good job

Liz

Jake is seriously so great at describing his environments and NPCs. The world is so rich and detailed! Makes me want to try DMing something other than a module!! Also Caldwell’s weird oaths about the Ender are killing me. “Ender’s bosom!” 😂

Professor Pratt

I swear to Ender’s Tits, Boggy has THE greatest one-offs. “You’re twisting my words Clanky” , “I hope they’re not bonding without me.”, “Fecund Diameter”.

Katherine Gwynn

Jake is getting so nasty with these descriptions--"subtle as a nod, soft as a sigh" ?!?! my partner and I had to rewind just to appreciate that little amuse bouche of a descriptor, damn.

Katherine Gwynn

subtle as nod, soft as a sigh got me too, like okay Mary Oliver!

Oska

This beautiful evocative poetry right before getting hit by “doodoo dungeon” is why these guys are my favourites

mennis

in this ep i heard caldwell say: ender’s bosom, ender’s foot, ender’s ass, and ender’s chin. by the end of the campaign i imagine he’ll be muttering ender’s taint, ender’s toe, etc.

Carter Carter

If you like Annapurna Games (Yearwalk and Lorelei & the laser eye) you should check out Gorogoa!! It’s excellent

Allie B.

Lorelei with the laser eyes is SO GOOD an excellent shout out

Rachel Shoshanna

the descriptions of the environment continue to be sooooooo good and evocative, i'm really gonna miss them when this campaign is over 😩 like so many others have said, the ability to go from said descriptions to things like the carnal and diarrhea corners truly make this the best dnd podcast to listen to 😂

Kellyd

Is it scary, like jump-scares? I love a puzzle notebook game but when i googled it it looked toooooo creepy for me

Allie B.

It’s eerie 100%. I never had a full jump scare just like a “aw why is that happening” sort of moment. But you super need a notebook and the game itself catalogues a lot of what you get for clues as well! I deeply appreciated that

Brant

I am in love with this campaign. Jake is killing it — as are everyone else, but props to Jake especially!

Crumb Gunderson

My brain keeps hearing “Dawnhold” as “McDonalds”

CoraxArtifex

"... Overgrown vines giving way to a moss laden floor, where birch trees stand thin and pale, their white trunks like the masts of sunken ships in a green sea..." Jesus Christ, Jake! ❤️❤️❤️

Kellyd

Thank you!! Highly recommend any of the pre-2019 Nancy Drew games for anyone looking for something similar but made for children lol

Amanda M

I feel like a broken record commenting every week how in awe I am of Jake’s storytelling. Murph and Emily getting the chance to roleplay together is always such a treat, their chemistry really shows how they are life and comedy partners :) This trio has such a great dynamic, and I am still shocked at how Caldwell can consistently do Boggy’s voice hahahaha

Totally Offside

It's not a Skaldova session unless Boggy falls into something.

clafford

"It's his campaign, he can kill as many horses as he wants"

Shockev

LORELEI AND THE LASER EYES!

Abigail Agnew

Jake’s chunks of narration, with the background sound and music, is so nice to listen to. Such a pretty and relaxing soundscape.

JustAce

I completely agree!

SimpleWater

I hope everything goes ok for you!

Isaac Wright

I think it’s their genuine love for one another and their indisputable chemistry together. Along with the fact that individually they’re very driven and creative/funny people yeah it’s fuckin lightning in a bottle and the perfect combo of talent and love. I love them.

Gilbot 3000

"Noo! It's his campaign! He can kill as many horses as he wants!" 🤍

Shane C

Thank you!! It luckily did, but still very stressful and I was grateful for this episode!

Drew Faber

Sassy Zudrick is my favorite

Victoria Fair

Jake!! You are such an evocative storyteller! I'm happier with every episode that you are in the DM's chair! This group is so fun weird!

Alex Roddy

Jake- you are such an amazing DM. Legitimately on par with the others.

Hoid

“Zudrick I BEG OF THEE, you are treading on heresy”

Evan

He's really got a particular knack for setting a scene... the little descriptions of Skaldova are doing such a good job of investing me in the world even when everyone is in goof mode

Evan

Damn dude this would be impressive work even for a seasoned DM, it's crazy how hard Jake is nailing his first attempt at it 😮

Adam Scull

I thought for sure zudrick was going to fall straight through the gravel

Evan

I think what's really working for me is the sort of somber, contemplative atmosphere he's evoking every time he describes the world, it reminds me of something like Shadow of the Colossus or the first Dark Souls where you spend a lot of quiet time just drinking in these tragic but gorgeous settings. As someone who works in game level design it's really hitting a perfect note for me, I'm 100% hooked

Sam

Caldwell is killing me this campaign 😭 “No! Well….” at 5:39 and 33:14 “You’re twisting my words, Clanky!”

Geraint

Jake's scene descriptions are always so beautiful

Marniekins

Need this music frfr

lmcb

NEED more skaldova - i know naddpod is doing short campaigns but i hope you all return to this world often! jake is an incredible DM and i'm loving the PC dynamics

Danielle Carolla

The descriptions you are using, Jake, are absolutely beautiful. I feel like I am there.

Viv

shoutout jake "the pinch" hurwitz

Maddie Gombis

”WHILE I BREATHE, I HOPE”???? ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? 🥹🥹💖

Nate Card 🇺🇦

Hold on! If the carnal Corner is outside the fire’s Circle, does that mean if you go there you get cirCumscribed.

Reed Sutliff

Loving murph as PC as always, and Jake is doing a wonderful job DMing My head canon for boggy is the same as it was for Sol, basically just mike from monsters inc. I know that's wrong but I can't keep the mental image away..

Fox

Was there ever a Duke of the Dawn Hold? A Dawnhold Duke if you will?

Drayser

I hope you keep this one going for a bit! Feels very fresh and with Jake's amazing descriptions I'm so enthralled into the story already.

Photon.Pilot

Truly, I think this is shaping up to my favorite story thus far. Jake, you’re absolutely knocking my socks off man. Just completely blew past every expectation. And these characters! My goodness. They’re hilarious and nuanced and play so well in the setting. Just 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Emma

Boggy Roger is quickly becoming my favorite Caldwell character of all.

Eee.eeeeeeeeee

I'm loving Jake getting to flex his acting chops more than ever here. Darwin was a fantastic character, the accent, the behavior, fucking amazing haha

KingHalt

Lowkey, Blackthorn Hall is just the official Skaldova Theme now. I know it was originally Eldermourne but it's Skaldova through and through now

Ken

is “Subtle as a nod, soft as a sigh” a Hurwitz original? bc holy shit thats a great line

Shane Murphy

"Heard they're reforming the Dawnguard, Vampire hunters"

Thomas Sullivan

Jake if you haven’t, you need to read the bloodsworn trilogy. It’s a Nordic mythology inspired fantasy series about life after all the gods have died. Seems right up your alley!

Hayvi the Half-Orc

(around the 9:50 mark) gentle, meandering curves? unruly bursting wildflowers? Don't let Welly hear the narration!

Hammy

I always knew Jake was a poet ever since the old Jake and Amir days when he said “A sleeveless shirt for this piece of dirt makes that sweet pussy go squirt”

Pizzapie_420

Really loving the horny undertones in this campaign

Crangar’s Little Helper

Zudrick saying “I heard every flap” talking about Boggie’s diarrhea fucking killed me.

Jared Kirk

Lorelei and the laser eye is great! Thanks for the rec. I love the campaign so far. Everyone’s characters are great

Oska

Tattoo worthy quote 😭

Holden

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING!!!! I gasped a little.

Slappy Dave

Is there any chance that the crustacean monster was a shadow version of the fabled Crabster?

Kathryn G.

straight from "is this where the stories end?" to "as I breathe, I hope" ?????? GOOD LORD 💔💔💔

Tony Cappellino

“Oh no it’s his campaign, he can kill as many horses as he wants!” - underrated gem from Caldwell

Katie Larson

Love that you two are playing Lorelei and the Laser Eyes! Such an amazing game. Also these characters already have such a fun dynamic between them, excited for more Skaldova!

Lars Note

This is sooo good!!! Jake is SO good!! I'm obsessed with this different style and I love it

david lamarche

Been a subscriber for years, this is my favorite campaign since c1. Thanks for making it!

Banana

From the bottom of my heart I need this to be a 100 ep long campaign. I need this to be a multi year SAGA. 100 eps of welly boggy and murder man. Please.

C●SMIC☆MANG●

☺ 'He's a clanky sort, you need not worry" ☠ 'STOP SAYING THAT'

Grass

Omg Jake CAN kill as many horses as he wants

Arthur But Not That One

Episode 3 seems to be broken on Pocket Casts, getting an error and message to contact the podcast author.

Angus O'Brien

Welly might be the funniest character ever for me hahahah

Dominic Stacey

Why is there a theater in California called Vermont Hollywood? I live in the state of Vermont so I was very excited to try and catch that karaoke event

Ariel Feola

It looks like short rest for ep 3 is no longer here :(

James Grimes

I could be incredibly slow, but are the symbols of the gods all hidden in each of the characters’ icons? I see the hilt in Zudrick’s helm, the Ender behind Boggy and the Lodestar on the small end of the Oaken Oar.

shrimpy_senpai

I know! I was so confused. For some reason it's not saved in this Playlist but it is accessible in general posts and the home page. Just gotta scroll a bit.

shrimpy_senpai

I wish all of Emily's music what released! I DEEPLY wish I could listen to all of her tracks. I'm so in LOVE with tracks not on Spotify 😭💔

Josh Noltensmeier

Humans invented soup for one reason, we wish to consume the bog.

Megan

Started Lorelai and the Laser Eyes because of Emily’s suggestion and I’m OBSESSED.

Melissa 'Mj' Fordos

"While I breathe, I hope" lives in my head rent free now, and I'd love to know how sal soa sal nu is actually spelt 👀💜

dryptid

ahhhhh the character interactions, the story progression in this episode. LOVE LOVE LOVE. jake the worldbuilding MWAH!!! i love the back and forth scenes of welly and zudrik bonding while boggy meets with darwin

William Blankenship

I know this is way late but just moved to South Carolina and that’s actually the state motto

Emily

WATER WENT UP MY NOSE AT ‘did you find a glory hope’ IM DECEASED

Jakub Dublin

Elizabeth Taylor famously had eyes so blue that in most light they appeared to be violet or purple. The direct of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof specifically asked the studio for more money to shoot in color instead of b&w to have Paul Newman’s blue eyes and Liz Taylor’s violet as part of the costuming.

Evie

All of jakes descriptions are so good so far

Gustavius

I love these so much.

Melissa 'Mj' Fordos

It's been one year and I still don't know the proper spelling of Sal Soa Sal Nu and I am obsessed

Bahruke Thunderhelm, 5th generation minotaur working as an abandoned labyrinth tour guide

Finally got around to this campaign. I’ve made some tweaks to my DMing as I’ve listened to the other ones, but Jake has me taking notes! He has such a unique way of describing scenes. Just enough detail that you get drawn in, but not so much that you lose focus, all in a perfect blend of sensory language. Nothing against the other DMs in their campaigns, but Jake makes me feel physically there. Amazing work!! P.S. Thank you Emily for noting that I am not Literally Satan!

Matt Doughty

JAKE i have been pumping my fist every 20 minutes listening to you CRUSHING IT!!! GMing for the... first time?? ever??! im so glad you have found a way to be the writer you wanted to be🔥 if you ever feel inspired to write a sword & sorcery skaldova short story anthology..... $$$ it's also really nice to hear moments of the familiar Murph cadence in your style - you have all played so many games together and built a wonderful storytelling rhythm and SKALDOVA RULES!!!!😤 and finally EMILY can i please buy your brilliant music on august 7th, bandcamp friday?? i am legit rewinding the episode three times to appreciate your arranging skills. donate half of it if you need to convince yourself but i dont use streaming and i want to give you money for your brilliant art!!! PS still rocking my crick shirt @ my library job, especially for junior graphic novel club💚

Vectra 407

Oh my god, stopping and really visualizing the image of a half-mad man dressed in rusty, blood stained full plate armor freaking pole vaulting around...

heyspoons

relistening for when the next skaldova ep drops god the whole scene of Boggy being interrogate while Welly & Zudrick bond and talk about how his brother ruined his guitar learning got me real good

Kyrulius

We all know Jake’s history with horses….