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D&D Court: Fine Burgers, Friendship Faction and The Tome of Puberty
Welcome to NADDPOD! Join Dungeon Master Brian Murphy as he leads players Emily Axford, Caldwell Tanner and Jake Hurwitz on a comedic, actual-play adventure through the realms of Bahumia and Beyond. The show also features a score composed and performed by Emily Axford.This team has created a variety...
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The title was repeatedly referenced as a gift given to Caldwell, who repeatedly thanked the giver and noted his growing appreciation for the Flintstones graphic novel. Multiple hosts mentioned the gift across several episodes, highlighting his enjoyment but offering no broader recommendation.
Caldwell Tanner, a character in the podcast, is told that someone gifted him a Flintstones graphic novel and expresses his appreciation for it.
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed that book. My knowledge and appreciation of The Flintstones grows deeper and deeper, thanks to your generosity.
The speaker expressed their appreciation for a Flintstones graphic novel they received as a gift.
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed that book. My knowledge and appreciation of The Flintstones grows deeper and deeper thanks to your generosity.
The council of elders gave Caldwell A. Flintstone's graphic novel as a gift in Milwaukee.
They are Brad D, Jeffrey S, Lord of the Fjord, QC, Later McSkater, Matt M, Cutter W, Feared Al, Jeff C, Daniel G, Danny L, The Dastardly Dame, Beardman Dan, Danny P, Vincent W, Victor T, AKA Balnor's boy, Hoid's friend, Justin I, Danny Danster, TJ M, Trele the Kray, Christopher B, Damiel R, Jordan L, cyborg version of Josh the Kobold, Stevie Wags, the guy who gave Caldwell A. Flintstone's graphic novel in Milwaukee wishing you all a happy Bananix giving and a merry Crittermas.
Caldwell was given a Flintstones graphic novel in Milwaukee.
The guy who gave Caldwell a Flintstones graphic novel in Milwaukee
Caldwell Tanner was given a Flintstones graphic novel in Milwaukee.
The guy who gave Caldwell a Flintstones graphic novel in Milwaukee wishing you all a happy bananksgiving and a merry Crittermas.
The podcasters mentioned a graphic novel based on 'The Flinstones' that was gifted to Caldwell at a recent live show.
The guy from a recent live show who gave Caldwell a Flinstone's graphic novel who is Milwaukee in here
A person at a recent live show gave Caldwell a Flintstones graphic novel.
The guy from a recent live show who gave Caldwell a Flintstones graphic novel, who is Milwaukee.
The title was referenced across four episodes, often to point out specific plot details such as a character's death and a transformation mishap that mirrored a player's situation. It was also highlighted for its memorable cover art, which featured a character turning into a starfish and was praised for being signed by the artist. Additionally, the hosts noted the nostalgic 90s teenage attitude of the series. Overall, the mentions were casual references rather than strong endorsements.
The DM mentioned the book series Animorphs as a reference to a character who became stuck as a hog after a transformation mishap, similar to a player's druid who became stuck as an octopus.
You should have Tobias to this druid.
Spoilers for Animorphs 3.
The Animorphs book number 32, "The Separation", was mentioned, as well as the artist David Mattingly, who signed a print of the book's cover. The book cover shows Rachel transforming into a starfish.
Elaine W sent us a signed print of the cover for Animorphs number 32, the separation, which is of course the cover where Rachel turns into a starfish.
Oh yeah. Aka the best cover they've ever made.
What's even better is it's signed by the artist David Mattingly.
I just remembered that we read Animorphs that one day.
Yeah, and we turned it out.
It was mentioned that Rachel dies in the book series, and that the player forgot about this detail.
Murph! Sorry everybody. I just forgot again.
Rachel dies in Animorphs.
The podcast mentioned the book Animorphs, remarking on the 90s attitude of the teenage characters.
Great book but those teens have some serious 90s attitude.
Blood of Elves, The Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire, The Tower of Swallows, The Lady of the Lake
The hosts discussed the book as a source of inspiration for the Eldermourne setting, noting its world‑building aesthetic and whimsical tone. They also referenced the series when describing a character and a plot that felt like a Witcher side‑quest, and mentioned a memorable fully armored werewolf from the first volume. Overall, the book was cited positively as a creative influence.
The podcasters mentioned the book series *The Witcher*, noting that the character Cran was inspired by it, and that the episode's plot felt like a *Witcher* side quest.
She's totally inspired by The Witcher.
I was thinking about The Witcher when you said that.
I was so excited to go into the Feywild because I was like, monsters.
And then like the idea that he's been cursed and turned into a honey goblin. I was like, this feels like such a Witcher side quest.
The podcast mentioned the first Witcher book in relation to a fully armored werewolf, which was discussed during a battle scene in the podcast.
If you read the first Witcher book, you also would know about the full armor werewolf guy who was cool as hell.
The Nightborn Duet Book One (Crowns of Nyaxia, 1)
The hosts referenced the book as an in‑world source of lore about the Arch‑Fey Oberon, noting its detailed prophecy of three serpent eggs that would rise to restore the wild if Feymagic was exhausted. They highlighted how the text explained Oberon's warning that the eggs would surface and unleash serpents to reclaim the land. The discussion was purely informational, using the book to enrich the campaign’s story.
This book, written by Cordon the Gold, contained information on the Feywild, specifically about the Arch Fey Oberon, the Green Lord, and a prophecy about serpent eggs.
Before Oberon ascended to the beastlands he warned the newly civilized fey to remember the wild for though he was leaving it he loved the land and wanted to protect it he asked his faithful beasts to dig a hole one mile deep and in there shot three arrows with his magic hunter's bow the arrows turned to serpent eggs and were lodged deep in the earth and buried Oberon warned that if the fey sullied the land and reaped all its magic the eggs would surface and expand birthing the serpents who would devour the land and deliver it back to the wild
The hosts referenced the book several times, noting that it provided a fun mechanic for pricing potions based on the seller’s personality, offered back‑story options such as a childhood wish that resulted in a talking dog, and included the first‑level spell “Dedication” used in a recent session. They used it as a practical resource rather than a highlighted recommendation.
The podcasters mentioned using a section of this book to determine the pricing of potions, based on the seller and their personality.
So yeah, so for pricing, there's something fun in Xanathars that tells you how to kind of price things and kind of based on the seller. Some people sell for more, some people sell for less. There actually is a roll for it.
One of the podcast's players used this book to create their backstory, which included a wish-granting event in their childhood. The wish resulted in the player having a talking dog.
I had the players roll backstories from Xanathar's guide if they wished
The group referenced a first level spell, "Dedication", from this book, which grants a d4 bonus to saving throws for 24 hours.
I would like to cast the ceremony spell, which is a Xanathar's Guide spell.
The book was brought up in three episodes as a reference point for rules, such as the "Find Steed" spell, free object interactions like drawing a sword, and a humorous anecdote about doodling in its pages. Hosts including Ally Beardsley, Murphy, and the main podcast host mentioned it while discussing player and DM actions. The mentions were light‑hearted and primarily used to clarify gameplay mechanics.
The Player's Handbook was referenced in a discussion about the "Find Steed" spell and the types of creatures a paladin might summon. A player's request for a traditional horse was contrasted with the DM's humorous summoning of unconventional steeds, referencing Fred Flintstone as an example.
Fred Flintstone's right out of the player's handbook.
I don't know if the DM gets to choose it, but regardless, Justice Beardsley is right. The DM going to the book.
The podcast mentioned the Player's Handbook and its rules regarding free object interactions, specifically drawing or sheathing a sword as a free action. This was discussed in relation to a player's question about switching weapons during combat.
So in the player's handbook, when it talks about free object interactions, one of the things it says is that you can draw or sheath a sword is an example of one of the things that you can do for free.
The book was handed to Hardwon by Beverly, who said she had been watching his reading and felt he was ready for a more advanced beastiary of demons and archdemons. The hosts noted that it contained detailed lore such as information on Osmodeus, indicating its depth compared to earlier material. Their comments highlighted the book as a valuable, higher‑level resource for those interested in demonic lore.
Hardwon received this book from Beverly; it was described as more advanced than what he had been reading. It was thrown to him across the room, and he caught it.
I give my holy tome, my beastiary of demons and archdemons to Hardwon and I say, I've been watching you read and I think you're ready for this. Something a little more advanced.
I've been watching you read and I think you're ready for this.
Something a little more advanced.
I've good athletics.
That is about the only thing I can do with this book is catch it, but I'll look at it if I get hurt.
The book was brought up twice as a familiar reference point, first to illustrate the fantasy races that populate the Undermountain Empire and later as an analogy for a situation involving a destructive ring. The hosts mentioned it in passing rather than endorsing it, using its well‑known themes to contextualize their discussion.
It was mentioned as a book the podcasters were familiar with, referencing the ring needing to be destroyed as an analogy for their situation.
Oh, it's the Ring from Lord of the Rings, a book that I heard about.
In two episodes of the D&D Court, the justices humorously suggested that a DM who misidentified the effect of the 'Shatter' spell on skeletons should consult the book to learn more about bone anatomy. They referenced it as a practical guide rather than endorsing it, treating the title as a light‑hearted suggestion for a better understanding of bones.
The justices suggested that the punished DM should consult this book to learn more about bones.
Get like a Grey's Anatomy book and just like just learn all about just go to B.
The hosts read the book during their Adventure Book Theatre segment, noting its especially scary premise involving a vampire poodle and the frantic attempts to control the situation. Caldwell Tanner highlighted how the story builds tension with ominous warnings, while Brian Murphy introduced the Choose‑Your‑Own‑Adventure format. Their discussion conveyed enthusiasm for the spooky, interactive experience, positioning the title as a standout entry in the series.
The Book Buds read and discuss a Goosebumps 'Give Yourself Goosebumps' choose-your-own-adventure book about a poodle who turns into a vampire, and its owner's attempts to control the situation.
We are going to be reading Goosebumps. Give Yourself Goosebumps.
It's called Please Don't Feed the Vampire.
We picked an especially scary one.
I think it's fake blood, you tell him.
The words on the packet are kind of scary, but you're dying to know what's inside.
The group discussed the Goosebumps series, particularly the "Give Yourself Goosebumps" choose-your-own-adventure books, and commented on how the books often begin with the parents leaving their kids alone.
So this one is called Beware of the Purple Peanut Butter.
This is our second Goosebumps. It always begins with the parents leaving you.
We've been waiting for you, Barney says.
We haven't cleaned it out since we moved in, Aunt Fiona tells you.
You can play anywhere you want, but don't go in the basement.
The podcasters compared the Goosebumps book they were reading to Ravenloft, a Dungeons and Dragons module.
You know what? Everybody take your copy of Ravenloft, toss it out.
— Episode: Adventure Book Theatre: Goosebumps - Ple...
The podcasters compared the Goosebumps book they were reading to Ravenloft, a Dungeons and Dragons module.
You know what? Everybody take your copy of Ravenloft, toss it out.
This is it. This is the new Ravenloft.
Sorry, everyone. This is the 5e module.
The DM's ruling about birds not existing in Ravenloft was questioned, and it was mentioned that the guide featured ravens on its cover. This was further confirmed when a picture of a raven was found in the book.
We're flipping through them. We've edited out some stuff because we need to get to the bottom of this because if we are wrong about this and just dunked on this DM for like 15 minutes, we have to get it right and apologize.
We've got Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft and Curse of Strahd. And Curse of Strahd.
There's also ravens on the cover of Van Richten's Guide to Raven Law.
In one episode, Tanner noted that the riddle they presented was taken straight from the book, using it as an authentic source of D&D material. The reference was brief and factual, without any endorsement or criticism. Overall, the book was simply cited as a reference point.
The Player's Handbook was mentioned as the source for the riddle, where it was said to be a real riddle from the book.
This is actually in the player's handbook, Murph.
Caldwell Tanner mentioned receiving a Golden Book version of the *Dungeons & Dragons* cartoon from a fan.
Jose D sent us a little golden book version of the Dungeons & Dragons cartoon. Whoa. It's actually pretty well illustrated.
The Old Kingdom 2
The speaker had finished the book and was excited to start the next installment in the series. They said they really enjoyed it and were loving it, and they thanked a listener for sending the box set. The overall tone was enthusiastic and positive.
The speaker had finished reading "Sabriel" from the "Old Kingdom" series and was excited to start the next book in the series.
I finished "Sabriel" from the Old Kingdom series and I really enjoyed it.
The speaker mentioned that they were reading "Sabriel", the first book in the series, and enjoying it.
I would like to plug or shout out Robert who sent the Old Kingdom by Garth Nix box set to our PO Box.
I've been reading Sabriel I'm assuming that's how you pronounce it That's how I've been pronouncing it in my head and I'm loving it.
It's great That's rad. Thank you Robert
A Charming Reproduction of an Antique Christmas Classic
During a holiday Q&A, the hosts referenced the 1823 poem, noting its fame as a classic Christmas work and its role in naming Santa's reindeer, while pointing out that Rudolph was not mentioned and that the last two reindeer names were later additions. They mentioned the title without offering a recommendation, treating it as a cultural reference.
It was mentioned as the 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore, which is also known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas", and it was said that the poem did not contain any mention of Rudolph.
The 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore, A Visit from St. Nicholas, also known as Twas the Night Before Christmas, which you guys know.
And that is from 1823. It's a poem more rapid than eagles, his coursers, they flew and he whistled and shouted and called them by name.
Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen on Comet, on Cupid, on Dunder and Blitzen.
The poem, also known as 'Twas The Night Before Christmas', was mentioned in relation to the names of Santa's reindeer, specifically the last two, Dunder and Blitzen, who were not included in the original version of the poem.
The 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore, A Visit from St. Nicholas, also known as Twas the Night Before Christmas, which you guys know. And that is from 1823. It's a poem more rapid than eagles, his coursers they flew. And he whistled and shouted and called them by name. Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen on Comet, on Cupid, on Dunder and Blitzen. No! Wait, that didn't really say Rudolph?
A 5e book that was being Kickstarted in September. It is about sailor adventures with pirates, and includes magic item tattoos, subclasses like a ranger with ethereal harpoons, and a wizard subclass where their body is their spell book.
Our buddy Johnny Stanton has got a crew together.
— Episode: C3 Ep. 63: Court with No Crowns (A Faeri...
A 5e book that was being Kickstarted in September. It is about sailor adventures with pirates, and includes magic item tattoos, subclasses like a ranger with ethereal harpoons, and a wizard subclass where their body is their spell book.
Our buddy Johnny Stanton has got a crew together.
They're making a 5e book that's coming out in not too long.
They got a Kickstarter launching in September.
It is called Sync.
You can go to get.Syncrpg.com.
They're working with a tattoo artist named Sam Rusk. The art looks super cool.
It's like the American traditional kind of like pop art.
It's all based on like sailor adventures with pirates and stuff like that.
It comes with 50 plus magic item tattoos.
There's a bunch of really cool subclasses.
There's one that's like a ranger that has like ethereal harpoons.
Absolutely rad.
And then there's all swashbucklers.
Yes, exactly.
And there's a wizard that has a subclass that their body is their spell book.
Like they do tattoos to their spells.
I'm all in.
Got a bunch of like stat blocks and monsters and dungeons and a campaign setting that's an archipelago.
Oh, look at that.
Wow.
Can you believe it?
So check out get.Syncrpg.com.
Be on the lookout for that and support them.
Johnny Stanton and his crew are making a 5e book called Sync that comes out soon, with a Kickstarter launching in September. The book features American traditional pop art, sailor adventures with pirates, magic item tattoos, subclasses, stat blocks, monsters, dungeons and an archipelago campaign setting.
Yeah, I do have something to plug. Our buddy Johnny Stanton has got a crew together. They're making a 5e book that's coming out in not too long. They got a Kickstarter launching in September. It is called Sync. You can go to get.Syncrpg.com.
They're working with a tattoo artist named Sam Rusk. The art looks super cool. It's like the American traditional kind of like pop art. It's all based on like sailor adventures with pirates and stuff like that. It comes with 50 plus magic item tattoos.
There's a bunch of really cool subclasses. There's one that's like a ranger that has like ethereal harpoons. Oh, fuck yeah. Incredible. Yes, exactly.
And there's a wizard that has a subclass that their body is their spell book. Like they do tattoos to their spells. I'm all in.
Got a bunch of like stat blocks and monsters and dungeons and a campaign setting that's an archipelago. Oh, look at that. Can you believe it? So check out get.Syncrpg.com and be on the lookout for that and support them.
The hosts received a hardcover copy of the title as a gift and noted that it looked nicer than most antiquarian volumes, describing it as a coffee‑table style book. They mentioned the gift in passing without delving into its content or recommending it for reading. The overall tone was light and appreciative of its appearance.
A hardcover copy of one of the books in the series was received as a gift and described as looking nicer than most books from antiquity.
Someone sent us a bunch of Anamorphs books.
yeah, a hardcover copy of the Anamorphs book, Viscer.
it looks nicer than like most uh books from antiquity. A coffee table Anamorphs.
you can show this to your parents.
A hardcover copy of one of the books in the series was sent to the podcasters as a gift; it was described as looking nicer than most books from antiquity.
someone sent us a bunch of anamorphs books
a hardcover copy of the anamorphs book viscer
a coffee table anamorphs
a copy of the super mario world super show anamorph books and the yugioh movie
A Novel (Vita Nostra, 1)
The hosts brought up the title in two episodes, describing it as a trippy, abstract work with a dark‑academia feel. Caldwell Tanner and Jake Hurwitz said they enjoyed the book despite not fully understanding its plot, praising its aesthetic and incomprehensible qualities. Their enthusiastic comments indicated a strong recommendation.
It was described as a "super trippy" book that one of the podcast hosts found enjoyable despite not fully understanding it; its abstract and aesthetic qualities were highlighted.
This book I read Vita Nostra. It was super trippy and I don't even fully understand it and I just got a real kick out of it.
Yeah Em was googling the meaning of her book for a while. Yeah. I love that. It's really obtuse, really abstract. It really was a fun read to just drop into something that was so aesthetic and incomprehensible.
It was described as a dark academia book, and the listener was unsure where the plot was going, but they were enjoying it.
i'm reading a book called Vita Nostra that's kind of like a dark academia kind of book it's kind of fucked up i have no clue where it's going but i'm loving it so far
The hosts, led by Brian Murphy, explored the 1982 Choose Your Own Adventure D&D title during two episodes of their 8‑Bit Book Club, walking listeners through the human fighter character and the quirky encounters such as a basilisk‑guarded water and a polymorphed baboon merchant. They recounted the humorous choices and challenges, highlighting the nostalgic feel of the gamebook format. The discussion was light‑hearted and primarily descriptive, indicating a casual mention rather than a strong endorsement.
The podcasters played a 1982 Dungeons and Dragons themed Choose Your Own Adventure gamebook called "Dungeon of Dread". They recounted their experience playing through the book, describing their character's choices and the humorous situations they encountered.
It's called Dungeon of Dread, and it was released in 1982.
Welcome to a journey into the world of fantasy. This adventure into the Dungeon of Dread is a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.
In this book, you play the part of a human fighter as an adult. You stand five foot nine inches tall and weigh about 150 pounds.
Watch the water that is not water and beware the basilisk.
You are outside and you are safe, but you have come away with little or no treasure to make it worth your while.
The group played through a Dungeons and Dragons themed Choose Your Own Adventure book, published in 1982. They played the part of a human fighter and encountered various challenges, including a halfling, an orc, and a baboon (who turned out to be a polymorphed merchant).
It's called Dungeon of Dread, and it was released in 1982.
Welcome to a journey into the world of fantasy. This adventure into the Dungeon of Dread is a Dungeons and Dragons adventure.
In this book, you play the part of a human fighter as an adult. You stand five foot nine inches tall and weigh about 150 pounds.
Watch the water that is not water and beware the basilisk.
Those who seek danger foolishly always find it. Those who know how to handle both danger and wealth are few and far between.
In two episodes, the hosts referenced the book as a training manual that contained healing runes, spell inscriptions, and even a portal to a demiplane, which the characters used to study and develop new spells. Brian Murphy highlighted its usefulness for spellcasting and reviving abilities, indicating it was regarded as a valuable resource for the game.
This book was used for training and spell inscription; it contained healing runes and served as a portal to a demiplane.
It was something I thought of while I was training in Leonore's book.
Zerk with one hand holds up his gun and just unloads on the sun. Just shoots a gun straight at the sun.
It was described as a training manual containing spells and information useful for the characters. Zerk used the book for spell study and even created new spells from it.
I've been going through these spells... One is called Venom Strike and one is called Trebuchet.
These are from the spell book that Fia found in Old Zeldaldar and a couple of them match Zerk's spellcasting.
If you want to do some rolls to have been working on the Revivify spell, I would let you.
The hosts and a listener praised the title, noting it felt like D&D 5e but with distinct, enjoyable twists and recalling a positive past play session. They highlighted its strong recommendations and described it as a great game. Overall, the book was presented as highly recommended.
One listener described it as a game similar to 5e, but with differences they enjoyed; they highly recommended it.
Great game. Highly recommend.
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