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The Eleventh Hour

9 Episodes

2016

E01

Chapter One

6/1/2016·68m

After a fairly morose start to the episode, our heroes are launched — with great speed — into a new adventure. What awaits them inside of the time-stuck anomaly? More important question: Who’s ready for SUMMER FASHIONS? Merle exhibits classic Dwarven jealousy. Magnus loves a fish. Taako accidentally saves the day.

E02

Chapter Two

6/16/2016·69m

What waits for our heroes on the other side of the time-stuck barrier? Seriously, what could be in there? A dragon made out of time? A parallel universe where people eat time like snack chips? A genuinely kind of innocuous, rustic town? Whatever it is, one thing’s for sure: There’s about to be some trouble in that bubble. Merle does some successful evangelizing. Taako gets caught red-handed. Magnus rushes in!

E03

Chapter Three

6/29/2016·70m

Our heroes start to get a hang of the difficult business of repetition as they learn more about Refuge and the events that led the town to such a sorry state. How much catastrophe can they undo in 60 minutes? Certainly they can’t make things worse — can they? Taako burns some spell slots. Magnus goes Over the Top. Merle’s evangelism is met with the usual reception.

E04

Chapter Four

7/13/2016·73m

Our heroes explore an extremely deadly derelict mine in an attempt to find out what’s happening to Refuge every time the clock strikes noon. They do so with the usual amount of caution and grace, which is to say things go very, very, very poorly, very, very, very often. Merle makes some furry friends. Magnus finds a trap the hard way. Taako flies to Heaven.

E05

Chapter Five

7/27/2016·64m

Now that Refuge’s destroyer has been revealed, our heroes work together to discover a way to stop it. But how many more attempts will they get at solving this, their most deadly mystery yet? Merle leads the group in prayer. Magnus plays hardball. Taako gets on his diamond grind.

E06

Chapter Six

8/10/2016·84m

If our boys want to get out of this time-locked quagmire, they’re going to need some divine intervention — and the only way to get this particular god to play ball is to get up to no good. Let’s hope that big wheel doesn’t stop turning on this rotation, yeah? Magnus hurls a friend. Merle does horse stunts. Taako gets the gold.

E07

Chapter Seven

8/24/2016·70m

With a fairly rowdy loop behind them, our heroes come face-to-face with divinity, and try their darndest not to make complete asses of themselves. With the Big Clock winding down and their prize in sight, can Tres Horny Boys save the day — or, at least, one of the days? Merle goes deity shopping. Magnus takes a Chance. Taako lends a hand.

E08

Chapter Eight

9/7/2016·75m

Could you resist the power to go back and change your very worst mistake? What if it meant unraveling some of the non-mistakes you’ve made since? Also: Imagine, for the sake of this hypothetical, that you’re a complete goober. Merle runs out for smokes. Taako takes the show on the road. Magnus goes home.

E09

Chapter Nine

9/21/2016·81m

Their prize secured, our heroes look to close out their final loop in Refuge by doing something unprecedented: They try to keep everyone in town from exploding, for once. Merle does some stargazing. Taako encounters an old friend. Magnus opens a tube.

Murder on the Rockport Limited

7 Episodes

2015

E01

Chapter One

3/19/2015·67m

Our heroes are sent out on their first mission as Reclaimers for the Bureau of Balance. Their initial task is an impossible one: Do they possess the competence required to be on time for a train? The answer may surprise you, but — no, actually, it probably won’t.

E02

Chapter Two

3/26/2015·63m

Our heroes attempt to make the best out of a swampy situation, and race to Rockport before they miss a fateful train. They also meet a beloved radio personality and spokesperson, and hold him ransom for MaxFunDrive donations. Magnus exhibits his upper body strength. Taako gets charming. Merle takes a stink-bath.

E03

Chapter Three

4/15/2015·58m

Our heroes board their fateful train to Neverwinter, and are rude to just about every single person aboard. Merle strikes out at evangelism. Magnus learns that he may not, in fact, have the biggest muscles. Taako just wrecks some baby carrots.

E04

Chapter Four

4/23/2015·55m

As you might have guessed from the title of the past few episodes, our heroes’ journey isn’t going to be an especially calm one. Because of all the murder, I mean. Taako mourns the dead. Merle finally plays his part. Magnus does one of the absolute coolest punches ever.

E05

Chapter Five

5/6/2015·56m

The game is afoot! The game of murder-solving, I mean. The game of Dungeons & Dragons has been afoot for a while. Magnus finds unorthodox uses for furniture. Taako practices his interrogation techinques. Merle becomes a robot mom.

E06

Chapter Six

5/21/2015·60m

In this penultimate chapter in the Rockport Limited murder fiasco, our players deduce the true culprit of the titular heinous crime. Merle runs out of magic. Taako finds more creative applications for Levitation. Magnus gets some fresh air.

E07

Chapter Seven

6/3/2015·60m

In the final chapter in the Rockport Limited story arc, our heroes have little time to stop their runaway train from colliding with Neverwinter, potentially ruining some other group’s D&D session. Magnus takes a tumble. Merle channels Gary Sinise. Taako does some pretty dope magical stuff.

Petals to the Metal

10 Episodes

2015

E01

Chapter One

7/2/2015·59m

In this first chapter in a new Adventure Zone story, Merle, Taako and Magnus are in hot pursuit of a master criminal in the metropolitan city of Goldcliff. Can they stop The Raven before her crime spree tears the town apart? I don’t know, because we haven’t finished playing this part of the campaign yet. Magnus does some chopping. Taako learns to Nightcrawl. Merle has a genuinely upsetting encounter with some vines.

E02

Chapter Two

7/15/2015·54m

Our heroes attempt to reconcile with Trent the Treant; a task made difficult by the fact that one of them just cut him in half. After that, buckle up y’all, because it’s ELEVATOR TIME. YEEEEAAAAHHHHHH ELEVATORS. Merle befriends a crowbar. Taako does a rope trick. Magnus holds on for dear lives.

E03

Chapter Three

7/30/2015·54m

In this installment, the question isn’t ‘Will our heroes survive,’ it’s, ‘What’s going to kill them first?’ Our money’s on either the elevator shaft full of sentient vines, or the godlike criminal waiting for them at the top of said shaft. Magnus has an embarrassing pants accident. Taako runs out of juice. Merle goes walking in Memphis.

E04

Chapter Four

8/13/2015·65m

Having straight-up embarrassed themselves in their first encounter with The Raven, our heroes look for alternative methods of defeating her. Merle channels a Train God. Magnus makes a fishy deal. Taako receives some bathroom aid.

E05

Chapter Five

8/26/2015·58m

Our heroes attempt a sneaking mission to retrieve a vital Battlewagon component, and end up doing something ghoulish that they’ll have to keep secret forever. Also, a beloved character returns. Merle saves his heals. Taako grows a third eye. Magnus clefts.

E06

Chapter Six

9/9/2015·55m

Can our heroes secure their hairy compatriot and their arcane objective while not killing everyone in sight? Also, can they go five whole minutes without making a dildo joke? Merle soothes some anger. Magnus sets his axe to stun. Taako reveals his spirit animal.

E07

Chapter Seven

9/23/2015·58m

BWAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! That’s the sound of a horn, meaning it’s time for the Battlewagon Races we’ve been building up to for six episodes to begin. BUCKLE UP. Taako holds a coronation. Magnus leaps before looking. Merle gets a face hug.

E08

Chapter Eight

10/22/2015·59m

This episode is basically a self-contained Fast and the Furious movie, if that film franchise incorporated actual arcane magicks, rather than just “movie magic.” Magnus does some risky jumping. Merle takes a tumble. Taako summons a new best friend.

E09

Chapter Nine

11/5/2015·62m

In this penultimate installment of a race that has gotten wildly, profoundly out of hand, our heroes take on a trio of automotive threats. Merle starts himself a convoy. Magnus fights a shark. Taako catches up with an old friend.

E10

Chapter Ten

11/19/2015·69m

This is it. Our heroes are in a dead heat with The Raven, the finish line in sight. Who will emerge victorious? Who will end up with the mighty Gaia Sash? More importantly, is there any prize money for this thing? Taako does some sunbathing. Magnus gets shredded. Merle executes the weirdest brag ever.

The Suffering Game

7 Episodes

2016

E01

Chapter One

10/19/2016·66m

After a summer spent tirelessly training, our heroes are finally prepared to take on their next, harrowing mission. What horrors — or fortunes — await them in Wonderland? I mean, this arc is literally titled “The Suffering Game,” so you can probably piece it together yourself. Merle hangs ten. Taako’s like a bird. Magnus drops in on an old friend.

E02

Chapter Two

11/16/2016·64m

Our boys survived their first encounter in The Felicity Wilds — but will they survive the perils that await them inside of Wonderland? Or like, maybe it’s not so bad in there? No, I’m just goofin’. It’s pretty dang bad in there. Magnus makes a new BFF. Merle goes dark. Taako considers a job application.

E03

Chapter Three

12/15/2016·78m

Wonderland has revealed itself as a genuinely unsafe place for our heroes to be. Can they make forward progress in a cyclical game designed to extract raw anguish from them? Can they reach their distant goal before they’ve sacrificed too much? Magnus goes spear fishing. Merle is the MVP. Taako has a spot of bad luck.

E04

Chapter Four

1/12/2017·63m

After Round One of The Suffering Game, our heroes aren’t doing too great — and with another turn of the Wheel ahead, the future’s not especially bright, either. Can they keep their heads up (and on) to power through? Magnus makes an invisible friend. Merle charms the crowd. Taako makes ’em laugh.

E05

Chapter Five

1/28/2017·68m

Strange things are afoot in Wonderland as our heroes find themselves aided by an invisible accomplice — but will their secret plan pop off before the boys lose something precious to the Wheel? Merle does some costly healing. Taako gets into cosmetics. Magnus forgets.

E06

Chapter Six

2/9/2017·62m

Our heroes are forced to square off against their deadliest former foes — but their real challenge comes in the form of a danger the likes of which they’ve never experienced. Taako gets primal. Merle gets disconnected. Magnus gets a couple of helping hands.

E07

Chapter Seven

2/23/2017·71m

Game Over. Taako makes some fashionable friends. Merle does some wordplay. Magnus remembers.

Bonus Episodes

24 Episodes

2015

E01

The Adventure Zone: MaxFunDrive 2015

3/10/2015·44m

Heroes aren't born, they're forged in steel. Tempered with fire and honed on the battlefield, with the light-- *intro music begins* --hold on wait, wait-wait-wait I wasn't finished. Oh Goddammit I forgot what I was saying, anyway it's The Adventure Zone! A special prequel episode showing how Magnus, Merle, and Taako met and teamed up to take on Gundreon Rockseeker's mission.

E02

The Great Switcheroo of 2015

10/8/2015·124m

You didn’t think our heroes were the only adventurers in the world of The Adventure Zone, did you? In this episode, the hysterical folks from The Flop House take over, introducing the world to a new, lovable trio of mercenaries. Strap in for a two-hour D&D session starring Stuart Wellington as DM, Elliott Kalan as the Dragonborn Bard Jeremy “Scales” Fangbattle, Dan McCoy as High Elf Druid Lucian Buttwatcher and Zhubin Parang as the noble Tanzer Silverview.

E03

The Adventure Zone: Live in Los Angeles!

12/31/2015·87m

The Adventure Zone is filmed in front of a live studio audience. Today. Just like, this one time. The Adventure Zone's first live show, a beach themed adventure.

E04

The The Adventure Zone Zone

3/17/2016·103m

Happy MaxFunDrive, everybody! To celebrate, we’re doing a between-weeks episode of The The Adventure Zone Zone, an informal chat show about the rest of the podcast that we do. Join us for a discussion of Taako’s Taco Quest, the origins of Barry Bluejeans and what’s in store for future campaigns! And visit maximumfun.org/donate!

E05

The Live Boston Stunt Spectacular!

11/3/2016·116m

Travis and Teresa had a baby! We’re so excited for them, but we’re also very excited for YOU! Because you’re about to hear a live episode we recorded in Boston this past July that turned out super, super great. Thanks to everyone in attendance, and to all our listeners for sticking with us during Trav’s leave of absence!

E06

MaxFunCon East Live!

12/1/2016·100m

Griffin and Rachel had a baby! But that’s not the only bundle of joy being delivered this week! We have a very special episode recorded live at MaxFunCon East! Our adventurers have been through a lot together, but they don’t always work so well together. Well, the BoB higher ups have noticed and they’ve decided to do something about it! So join the fellas (and a very special guest!) as they grow closer as coworkers and friends!

E07

The Flop House Presents: Return of The Hogsbottom Three

12/29/2016·208m

We’re all on holiday break as we spend some time with our recently expanded families, but instead of skipping a biweek, our friends at The Flop House put together a SUPER BEEFY bonus episode for us! The Hogsbottom Three, fresh off their MaxFunDrive Switcheroo debut, are up against some devious dangers whipped up by DM Stuart Wellington: an old foe, a volcanic giant and the deadliest bowl of chili ever stewed.

E08

The The Adventure Zone Zone: MaxFunDrive 2017

3/30/2017·83m

Hey folks! In honor of the MaxFunDrive, we decided to put out an extra episode on the off week: It’s another The The Adventure Zone Zone, the world’s premiere The Adventure Zone fancast, hosted by the people who make The Adventure Zone. Listen in as we answer fan questions and talk about what’s next after this campaign wraps up!

E09

The The Adventure Zone Zone: Balance Finale Edition

8/24/2017·98m

Everyone’s favorite talk show about a podcast hosted by the participants in said podcast is back! This time, we’re talking about the end of the Balance campaign, answering a bunch of listener questions and talking about what’s next for the show!

E10

Live in Austin!

9/8/2017·91m

Earlier this year, Tres Horny Boys rolled up on Austin, Texas, and wove a tale of demons, dreamscapes and High School Drama. THIS IS THAT TALE.

E11

Live in San Diego!

9/21/2017·101m

The Tres Horny Boys are dropped into a deadly virtual training program modeled after a classic D&D adventure. With the help of the Chat, can they make it through Lucas’ trap-filled dungeon before their lives run out?

E12

Live in Nashville!

12/14/2017·81m

Our heroes are joined by a familiar face as they take on a dangerous heist in another reality. ALSO: Some news about the next few experimental arcs!

E13

Candlenights in Tacoma!

12/29/2017·86m

Our heroes reconvene at an important site from their storied past to traverse a perilous dungeon. What awaits them is far more deadly than they could have imagined — and far more … festive?

E14

Live in Dallas!

5/17/2018·82m

Travis is on vacation, so here’s our live show in Dallas from earlier this year! Tres Horny Boys reunite to help out some old friends who’ve run into some stiff competition with their small business, and perform more than a few explosive stunts along the way.

E15

Live in San Francisco!

7/26/2018·83m

Our heroes receive a letter from an old friend requesting their aid on the open seas. Spurred on by the promise of incredible treasures, Tres Horny Boys set sail — but what dangers await them beneath the ocean’s waves?

E16

Live In Atlanta!

9/20/2018·91m

We’re running behind on the next episode of Amnesty, so in it’s stead, here’s our most recent live show from Atlanta, GA! Follow Tres Horny Boys and their inscrutable companion on a journey across the planes as they learn the horrible history of one of their iconic armaments.

E17

Live Halloween Special!

10/31/2018·89m

BOO! That’s us jumping out and surprising you with an episode that is A) One day early and B) An exquisitely spooky live adventure! It’s our Halloween Special, and boy howdy, is it a wild one. Thanks to the Paramount Theater in Seattle, and everyone who came out to see us!

E18

Live Candlenights 2018 Spectacular!

12/13/2018·89m

Angus McDonald had but one item on his Candlenights list: A very special action doll of his very favorite wrestler. Unfortunately for him, Tres Horny Boys were assigned to acquire said toy. Can our three heroes fulfill the boy detective’s Candlenights wish? Or will the forces of outrageous consumer demand prove an unbeatable foe?

E19

Live in New Orleans!

3/7/2019·88m

Join the original rowdy boys on a quest to hold off the apocalypse — again — by confronting a deity whose machinations are too sinister to truly behold. Or, maybe, he really just wants to throw a bangin’ party. One of the two.

E20

Live in San Jose!

5/16/2019·85m

THE YEAR IS 20XX. Organic organisms have all but been erased from the face of Faerun. Today, a small band of resistance fighters will execute their final operation to topple their robot overlords. They will be joined by three goobers who have no idea where they are, or what’s going on, or anything, really.

E21

The Adventure Zone: Live at Emerald City Comic Con!

12/23/2021·77m

A holiday party thrown by an old friend takes a turn for the less festive when all the presents and decorations disappear. It’s up to Tres Horny Boys – accompanied by a grumpy companion – to save the day and go on a journey to find the true meaning of Candlenights.

E22

The Adventure Zone: Live in Minneapolis!

8/11/2022

Is it a dream? Maybe! Tres Horny Boys find themselves in the world’s deadliest cooking competition. They must battle delicious foes, entertain nutritious friends, endure tummy troubles, and impress the judges – or risk being forever labelled an idiot sandwich.

E23

The Adventure Zone: Live in Seattle!

1/4/2024·126m

Tres horny boys arrive in our plane of existence just in time for a convention! But something is amiss and a rogue billionaire threatens to destroy not just one world, but many. Can the heroes gather enough capital for useful battle merch?

E24

The Adventure Zone - 50th Live Show Spectacular!

4/17/2026·120m

Fantasy Costco is opening a brand new location! Naturally Taako, Magnus, and Merle need to check out the festivities and do some shopping . . . only these deals are more than they bargained for. When strange gray hair appears in some of the aisles threatening the collapse of multiple universes, Garfield and the boys dive into action!