Talking Sons: A Dungeons and Daddies Fancast

In this episode, we talk about what vampires each of the sons would be from What We Do In The Shadows as well as touching on the importance of player agency. It’s absolutely thrilling to have someone to share my extensive thoughts with, especially on such a crucial topic as player agency in Dungeons & Dragons. You see, player agency, oh, it's the cornerstone, the very lifeblood, or should I say, the 'energy source,' of a captivating D&D game. Now, where do we begin? Ah, yes, agency! Agency is all about choice and control. It's about allowing players to steer the narrative, much like a ship's captain braving the high seas. Imagine a world, vast and sprawling, where every decision you make ripples across the realm like a stone cast into a still pond. Fascinating, isn't it? Every choice, from the swing of a sword to the utterance of a spell, shapes the destiny of not just the character, but the entire world! But, and this is a big but, it's not just about making decisions. No, no, no. It's about those decisions having weight, having consequence. Picture this: You're in a dark, musty dungeon (classic setting, of course), and there's a door. Do you open it? Do you leave it? The beauty, my dear listener, is that it’s entirely up to you! And whatever lies behind that door, be it a dragon hoarding gold or a simple broom closet, it changes the story. Your story. Now, some Dungeon Masters, bless their souls, they might railroad their players, scripting their paths like a play. But where's the fun in that? Where's the spontaneity? The joy of D&D, you see, is in its unpredictability, its boundless potential. Every session should be like a foray into the unknown, a journey into the depths of imagination. Ah, imagination, now that’s a topic I could discuss for hours, but let’s not get sidetracked. Consider the characters, your avatars in this fantastical world. Each one is a unique tapestry woven from the threads of choice and chance. When a player decides their character's actions, they’re not just moving pieces on a board; they’re breathing life into another being. It's almost poetic, don't you think? The way a simple decision, like whether to talk or fight, can define a character's very essence. But let’s delve deeper, shall we? Agency isn't just about big, world-altering decisions. It's in the small things too. The way a character talks, the way they walk, the friendships they forge, and the enemies they make. All these choices contribute to a rich, shared narrative, a tapestry of tales interwoven into a grand, magnificent saga. In conclusion, and I do believe a conclusion is important to give a sense of closure, player agency in Dungeons & Dragons is paramount. It transforms a mere game into an epic, a legend, a story worth telling. It’s what makes D&D not just a game, but an experience, a journey into the heart of storytelling and imagination. Thank you for lending me your ear. I trust you found this discussion as invigorating as I did!

In this episode, we talk about what went down in S2 Ep. 46 & 47 - Lincoln in the No Holds Bardo & Inside the Actor’s Funeral.

In this episode, the sons talk about S2 E45: Hell or High Father.

In this episode, the Grands menace some scientists!

In this episode, the Sons talk about whatever went down in S2 E44: Atonyment. Also, isn't it weird how Tony is a popular nickname but Fingerelbow isn't?

In this episode, the Sons talk about whatever went down in S2 Ep. 43 - Attack on Titanic.

In this episode, the Grands menace some crops!

In this episode, the Sons talk about whatever happend in S2 E42: Spirit Hallow Peen.

In this episode, the Grands menace some traditional D&D scenarios!

In this episode, we talk about S2 E40: We need to talk about heaven.

In this episode, the Grands menace a sign-up booth!

In this episode, the sons talk about what happened in S2 E40: Teen High Saga: Break-in Bad: Part 1.

In this episode, the Grands menace the same old guy who is disappointed in them but still gives presents.

In this episode, we talk about whatever happened in the S2 E39 episode Hey Dude.

In this episode, the Grands menace a poser.

In this episode, we talk about how hard it is to type and not get autocorrected "Ep 38: Main Chairacter Syndrome" as well as recap RTX.

In this episode, Nikki goes on the road to RTX.

In this episode, the grands menace some golfers!

In this episode, the Sons talk about what went down in S2 E36: When Terry met Terry.

In this episode, the grands menace someone with bacon!

In this episode, the sons talk about what the teens got up to in S2 E35: Apollo Four Teen and do an animal crossing bracket!

In this episode, the crew does not do tight fives as we talk about what the dads got up to in their S2 E34: Spoof Troop

In this episode, the crew talks about whatever the dads were up to and we also discovered that you can leave spotify comments!

In this episode, the Grands menace a Dinner Party!

Hey Teens! Tomorrow, May 2nd, is scurvy awareness day. We have an episode that's chock full of fun scurvy facts, stories, and fun! Get your vitamin C handy for this one because if you're not aware of scurvy, you will be!

In this episode, the sons talk about the combat that the teens did in S2 E31: Halt and Catch Fireball.

In this episode, the Talking Sons go for a world record speed run in the Any% Category for a Podcast About Another Podcast.

In this episode, the Grands menace a Dinner Party!

In this episode, the suns talk about S2 E29 S.O.C.C.E.R., the one with Jimmy and Freddie fighting over a healing spell and lots of stumps.

Hey Everyone! This week we have a one shot for you based on the "You Awaken in a Strange Place" rules. Listen to 4/5ths of the sons crew bumble through a Pirate Highschool adventure! Here's the scenario: "It is the last day of pirate finals. Unbeknownst to the students of Pirate High, students from the rival Barry's Buccaneer Academy have snuck in to disrupt things. The students of Pirate High must defeat their rivals while achieving passing grades in their finals!" Meet the pirate crew: Elmer Mercury the Cursed, who is good at cursing things, played by Agnitti Daisuke Nakamura the stereotypical anime protagonist, played by Luke Rebekah Kill'n'stab the valley girl transfer student, played by Nikki

In this episode, the sons talk about the King of the Hell.

In this episode, the Grands menace a spa!

In this episode, the sons talk about ei8ght!

In this episode, the Grands menace a party!

In this episode, the sons don't have anything nice to say about E26 The Staircase so they golf instead.

In this episode, the Grands menace a putt-putt course!

In this episode, the Sons briefly talk about whatever happened in S2 Ep. 25 - Stand and Delivery

In this episode, the Sons talk about whatever happened in E24: Spider Boyz - No Way Home

In this episode, the Grands menace some hotel staff!

In this episode, the Sons talk about how refreshing it was to have the dads back.

In this episode, the Sons do a Glee Bracket!

In this episode, the Grands menace some rich people!

In this episode, the sons discuss what happened in S2 E21 - Finding Forrest Her.

In this episode, the grands menace an entire town! Again!

In this Episode, the Sons discuss whatever the Teens did in Episode 20.

In this episode, the Grands level up and then menace a Nerd!

In this episode, the Sons talk about how the teens went to see the black parade.

In this episode, the grands menace pirates some more... With Questions!

In this episode, the sons finally get to talk about an episode of dndads that couldn't have been an email.

Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day! In this episode, the Grands menace some pirates!

In this episode, we talk about what went down in Osha 11 and then talk about other things!

In this episode, the Grands get ready for a night on the town!

In this episode, we talk about stuff and whatever the dads did.

In this episode, the Grands menace some Tentacles!

In this episode, we talk about whatever the dads did. Also, Daxton Susanita!

In this episode, the grands menace a spooky ship!

In this episode, we talk about that other episode.

In this one, the sons talk about what went down in the infodump of a dndaddies episode.

In this one, the Sons play a game of spot the imposter. Here's the guy who fixed tf2's hat economy. He didn't win a prize, but he did do great things: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yanis_Varoufakis Here's Electric Six - Pleasing Interlude. Listen to someone who sounds like Luke tell a story and play the synthesizer badly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnxdgyynkUU Here's the Leisure Suit Larry question list we went with: http://www.classicgaming.cc/pc/leisure-suit-larry/age-quiz Here's the monster hunters podcast tvtropes page: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Podcast/TheMonsterHunters

In this episode, the Grands clean a boat.

In this episodes, the sons talk about Anthony Burch's huge mistake.

In this episode, the Grands menace a whole ship!

In this episode, the sons talk about Larry the Wonder Dog.

In this episode, the Grands menace a pet store.

In this episode, the Sons go over what happened in S2 Ep. 9 - Debate Me, Cowards.

In this episode, the Grands go bar hopping.

In this episode, the Sons talk about a lot of things.

We’re dual posting Grands episodes for a few more months before switching these over to grandspod.com’s feed. In this episode, the Grands menace a man in his home.

In this episode, the Sons talk about whatever it was that the kids did this episode.

We’re dual posting Grands episodes for a few more months before switching these over to grandspod.com’s feed. In this episode, the Grands take the tri-city area by storm!

In this episode, the Sons dance even less than the grandkids do.

We’re dual posting Grands episodes for a few more months before switching these over to grandspod.com’s feed. In this episode, the grands menace yet another different guild of assassins.

In this episode, we talk about what went down in ep5 Dance Dance Revelations.

In this episode, we talk about trumpets and whatever was in ep 4: Barf Bum Movie Man.

We’re dual posting Grands episodes for a few more weeks before switching these over to grandspod.com’s feed. In this episode, the grands menace a different Guild of Assassins.

In this episode, we talk about whatever happened in this five footer that the dads dropped.

We're dual posting Grands episodes for a few more weeks before switching these over to grandspod.com's feed. Backstory! Huzzah for back story and back stabbing.

Hey! We're still back! We talk about whatever the teens did in ep 2.

We're dual posting Grands episodes for a few more weeks before switching these over to grandspod.com's feed. Travel episode! The grands catch up with some old friends.

We're Back! New season, new us, same old bull... This isn't the grands, go find that next week on grandspod.com.

The dads will release their next episode at some point in the near future. Until then, more Grands! Who knew that a fight club would be such a great place for senior citizen socialization?

Talking Sons returns when the dads do. In the meantime, join us on our geriatric excursion. In this session, the Grands menace an entire town.

Talking Sons returns when the dads do. In the meantime, join us on our geriatric excursion. In this session, the Grands fight another old man.

Talking Sons returns when the dads do. In the meantime, join us on our geriatric excursion. In this session, the Grands menace some crocodiles.

Talking Sons returns when the dads do. In the meantime, join us on our geriatric excursion. In this session, the Grands head into the swamp and menace a Swamp Witch.

You've met the Grands, now you get to see what made them hang up their slippers for one last hurrah. The Grands receive a mysterious message from a not so mysterious sender and are off on their Grand Adventure.

Hey everyone! Check out our new thing that we'll be running while we wait for more DnDaddies content to launch in a few months. Get to know the lovable grandparents that we'll be running in our new campaign: The Grands.

That's right folks, this episode is a big one for us. So big that we blew through episodes 51-68 just for this event. It has been 2 years since we released our first episode just 2 years ago. It's also the end of our Season 1 main series before joining the Dads in season 2 of what they do. Join us as we talk the poorly numbered Ep 68 part 2 episode of Dungeons and Daddies. Heads up, next week we start something new and exciting to get you through until the DnDaddies Season 2 starts up.

In this episode, the Sons talk about Ep 68: I'm Coming Home.

In this episode, the Sons talk everything Ep 67: Mortal Wombat.

In this episode, the Sons talk about everything that went down in Ep 66: Fender Glennder.

In this episode, the Sons talk all about those Frank Conversations that happened in Ep 65 of dndaddies.

In this episode, the Sons review Ep 64 - Mechanics and Heat 101 and also ask the age old question - Did Darryl and Sweet Matilda get it on?

In this episode, we talk about Ep 63: Meet the Parents. Also, Jamie makes a poor life choice and deals with the consequences.

In this special episode, we do a dramatic reading of Anthony Burch's spectacular Half Life fan fic Nick Poodoo Action Scientist!

In this episode, we review episode 62 - Sonscreen!

This episode the sons try their best to not discuss Episode 61 - Death of a Salesman.

In this episode, the Sons discuss Ep 60 - Goblin and reminisce about deeze nutz.

In this episode, the sons talk Episode 59: Retail Therapy and decide what really happened to Walter while the daddies were away.

In this episode, the Son Squad recaps the non-combat in Episode 58 - It was inside you all along. Lots of episode discussion, lots of talking about what could have happened had things turned out differently.

In this episode, the Son Squad chews the fat about what the Dads went through in Episode 57 - Heroes of Moat and Magic. We also talk about Alternative Nicks that could appear once Narcolas is but a whiff of a memory.

In this episode, the Son Squad rejoices as Beth May finally gets her body swap episode, Glenn finally gets some character growth, and Jodie busts a gut.

In this episode, the sons talk about episode 55 - Mark! A Vagrant. We also lay out the introductory paragraph for the steamiest Oakson fanfic the internet has ever seen.

It's our April Fools Outtake compilation! Enjoy the best of the cutting room floor from the last year. original message: Hey everyone! We have a special treat for you today. This is the first episode of a Podcast about a Podcast about a Podcast. That's right! TS gets its own meta cast! Join our four brand-new hosts as they discuss the smash hit fancast, Talking Sons.

We review Episode 54, which we make a starring role in. Check in with the stars of Episode 54 as we discuss how awesome we are.

We review Episode 53 - The Roc. Lots of good stuff in this episode, we talk about stabbing and Vienna sausages.

In this episode, we review Ep 52 - Pap-Papillon and mourn the loss of Fry's Electronics.

The Son Squad talks Episode 51 - An escape plan for that.  We react to Elizabeth Warden and Sly Sylvester! Also, vaping? A surprising amount of discussion around vapes.

We talk about Ep. 50 - Panic Room / Inside Man and also theorize what the next BDSM Bonus episode of Dungeons and Daddies would entail.

We're back! Join us for brisk discussion of Episode 49 - Contact as we react to the new dad and Narcolas.

Happy Holidays! We're dropping a New Year's Special WLIFY for you all that asks "What if the gremlins that caused all the disasters this year had to clean something up for a change?" Enter our reskinning of Grant Howitt's Nice Marines game where we play as Time Gremlins tasked with cleaning up a mess before the end of the year. If you enjoyed this and want to play Nice Marines, grab a copy here and tip Grant for his creative efforts. https://gshowitt.itch.io/nice-marines If you want to play our copy, grab the pdf here and go to the above link to tip Grant for his creative efforts. Twenty-Twenty Won The music is by Alexander Nakarada of serpentsoundstudios.com.

It’s our super special Kidney event! Four people flung into the forgotten realms due to a clerical error and the Paladin who’s taken them under his wing so they don’t die horrible, horrible deaths have to perform a fantasy nephrectomy to save one of Henry Oak’s beautiful, beautiful boys! You can be a part of this with us and help non-fantasy people with kidney disease! Join us in supporting UCLA’s CORE Kidney program by making a donation at giving.ucla.edu/kidney. Our theme music is by Alexander Nakarada, Editing by Agnitti. Brad Teague is Casca the Paladin, the role of Darryl Scott Wilson is played by Lindy Newman, Ronnie Stampler is played by Kjersti Chippindale, The Stepford Wives’s Glenn Close playing the role of Dirk Mithral is played by Ari Decherd, and Jordan French played the role Henry “Hank” Oak. The Kidney Master is Anthony Burch. Special thanks to every kidney donor and recipient out there, to everyone who reached out about being a part of this, and especially to you for making a donation at giving.ucla.edu/kidney!

Hey everyone, it's Kelly's final episode with the Son Squad! Follow her on twitter at https://twitter.com/kellymckelly or somewhere else. We recap Episode 48 - Carry On My Wayward Son and talk Entourage.

Recap of Episode 47 Glenn Close's Damages and we dive into more Glenn Crimes.

This episode, the son squad is joined by Freddie Wong! We dive deep into the legal proceedings of Ep. 46 - The People vs. Glenn Close to tease out the legal strategy used against Glenn Close. Join us as we work with Freddie to work shop potential strategies that could see his character get off scot-free. We bring our research and deep knowledge of court precedents to dissect the events of the first session and help him build an airtight strategy to prove his innocence in the upcoming court session.

Recap of Ep 45: Death Comedy Jam! We talk alt-dads and all that. Grab it!

Hey there Sports Fans! It's the Talking Sons' One Year Anniversary Blow-out and we have a special treat for you all! We're dropping a New Kind of episode for you all. This new format is "We Learned it from You!" or WLIFY for short and features the Sons playing a tabletop game previously played by the Dads. This time, we're playing Grant Howitt's "The Witch is Dead" one-shot which can be found here - https://gshowitt.itch.io/ The music is by Alexander Nakarada of serpentsoundstudios.com. Let us know if you liked it or not! This is new and different so feedback is appreciated!

In this episode, the Sons recap Episode 44: Deck Pics! We also talk balance and alignment, but not for minivans!

In this episode, the Son Squad reviews Ep 43 - Hardcore Henry. We also find a less soggy deck of many things and do a well advised draw!

Oh Hey! Another Community Episode is here! Since the daddies did a Hey Riddle Riddle crossover, we get to do a Community Episode! Special Thanks to Rob and Felix for helping us talk about this thing.

We recap Episode 42 - Henry's Father and the Chamber of Secrets. Lots of show discussion, some discussion on how Ron can find Jod, and far more Twilight discussion than I was expecting.

In this episode, the Son Squad continues to comment on Henry's romp through an 0E dungeon and Glenn's descent into pyromania as we recap Episode 41 - oaklore.

In this episode, the Son Squad celebrates the great Ernst Gygax's greatest creation, Gary Gygax who then went on to create some games that we still talk about on occasion. We also recap Episode 40 - Rules for Dadtastic Medieval Wargames.

In this episode, the Son Squad is joined by Will Campos to recap Episode 39: Forgotten Realms! Listen as Will answers for his crimes in a court of some kind!

Leading off with a review of Henry Oak's Rocks Rock Album, the Son Squad recaps Episode 38: Clone Tree Hill. From there, it's all downhill as we try to rank Podcast DMs in order of sexiness and pretty much offend everybody involved.

In this episode, the Son Squad gets trolled hardcore by the daddies, discusses the touching father son moment between Darryl and Grant, and wonders just how Henry takes it. Recap of Episode 37 - Talking Sons.

We're back! Recapping episode 36 - Bowl Movement. Also, did you get enough wombat facts? Do you want some more?

We have a special Sunday drop because it's Fathers Day! Call your Dad! For our final Community Episode, we have Matt Arnold on the podcast to help us recap the 11.5 BDSM episode of Talking Dads.

In a musical episode titled after something that sound vaguely like what you might end up with if you wipe with a sears catalog, the Son Squad recaps Episode 35: The Jellicle Ball.

In our final Community Episode, the Son Squad is joined by Bryn and Gem to discuss episodes 15, 16, 17, and 18 which brings us back up to Talking Sons Episode 1 which recaps Episode 19!

In this episode, the Son Squad reminisces about Episode 34: Dedicated Involved Loving Fathers and reacts to the latest development in our favorite dad's arc!

Another Megasode! The son squad is joined by Emma and Thomas to recap all of the Terry Jr Episodes! Watch as we blow through Episodes 11, 12, 13, and 14 at the rate that betrays how little the dads actually did each episode in this arc.

The Son Squad recaps Ep 33: Anchor Management. This episode is graced by a special musical theme by Bryn (@eatchillis) for the premier of our Talking Grandsons segment! Also, Nikki says some more things that will get her canceled on discord, again!

In this megasode, the son squad covers Episodes 8, 9, and 10 because very little happened in each episode. Special Thanks to Steph and Shellby for helping us cover all of these episodes.

This Episode, the Son Squad recaps Episode 32: Grillin' in the Name Of which is a parody of a song title that Nikki is totally familiar with. Also, we debate which Dad the Orcs would find tastiest and come up with a definitive ranking.

Special Thanks to returning guests Kat and Emma as we recap Episode 7: The Battle Axe of Hatred.

The Son Squad recaps Episode 31: Home! Err... the Odyssey! We salute those who have gone before us, play a rousing game of FFFkiss, Marry, Kill, and continue our descent into that particular form of madness that only repeated exposure to Dungeons and Daddies can bring.

The Son Squad is joined by community guests Thomas and Bee to recap DnDaddies Episode 6 - Support Your Local Library. Check out this episode and get some knowledge with the crew today!

In this episode, the Son Squad recaps Episode 30: Van On The Run. This entire episode was sponsored by FrankAndEggs.com. Hit up Darryl Wilson's Favorite Adult Site today!

In this Episode, we wrap up the Dads of Chaos Arc! DnDaddies Ep5 recap! Thanks to Avidan and Steph for joining us as we talk Pyramids, crimes, and Dad Jokes.

In this Episode, the Son Squad reviews Episode 29 - Big Willy Style. Nikki finds out that having Anthony as a dad isn't everything she thought it would be. We also give out or Animal Crossing Codes! Hit us up on @talkingsons on twitter for the tweet with the codes.

DnDaddies Episode Four recap! Special thanks to our guest hosts Cam and Dustin for joining us on this Guys Night Recording.

In this episode, we're joined by Anthony Burch! We recap Episode 28: The Bridges of Dad and Son County and find a new Daddy for Nikki.

Hey! We've got another community episode for you! In this episode, we're joined by Steph and Tish to recap Episode 3: The Lord of Chaos.

Episode 27 - Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Recap! The Son Squad talks about get rich quick schemes and Scam Likely.

Another Special Community Episode! Emma is back and we're joined by Avidan to discuss Episode Two: the Ties that Bind. The squad discusses Gartok, swindling innkeepers, and Wacky Mac!

In this episode, the Son Squad recaps Ep. 26 - Moms of Future Past. Our Editor pulls double duty as a host, so we're joined by Agnitti as we work out what a Bass Pro Pyramid Dungeon would look like and talk about pooping through pants because we must.

Special Community Episode! The Son Squad is joined by guest host Kat and Emma! This episode, we'll discuss Dungeons and Daddies, Episode 1: A Man and His Handshake. In a new limited series, we'll recap the first eighteen episodes of Dungeons and Daddies. We recap the episode that came out over a year ago and meet the dads.

In this hard hitting episode, Nikki shows off her knowledge of The Mummy Film, a film that she has really and truly has seen. We cover Episode 25 - Mummy Issues, an unrelenting promotion for Universal Studios in podcast form. Also, come for the full NADS experience in its full audio glory!

Talking Sons is back! This episode, the Son Squad discusses how Episode 24: The Sins of the Fathers is jumping the... chasm? Also, this Triple-R episode has discussion of Reverse Ratatouille and Ron. If you've ever wondered what a movie starring a rat piloted by a fashion designer would be like, your wait is over!

SPOILER WARNING FOR AMOD EPISODES 2 AND 3. Do not listen if you care about spoilers for the last two episodes! In this Jumbo Sized Episode, the Son Squad talks over all three episodes of the DnDaddies Special - At the Mountains of Dadness.

This episode, the Son Squad is joined by Superfan Beth! We recap Ep. 23 - Scammer, No Scamming, have a discussion about Bitcoin, and interview Beth! Beth is co-hosting this episode and is a patreon discord member who has an NPC named after her and we get her thoughts and opinions on Anthony's portrayal.

In this thrilling episode, the Son Squad fleshes out the full EGOT of Bodily fluids, talks fantasy races, and continues to digest their thanksgiving meals. Oh, they also talk about Ep. 22 - Rich Dads, Poor Dads.

In a Dungeons and Daddies Extended Universe first, the Son Squad snags an exclusive interview with THE Erin O'Neil of Better Maths and Garden Witchery fame! We also talk about some other things that the Daddies got up to in Episode 21 - Connin' the Librarian.

The Son Squad gets together to break down Episode 20 - Silent But Dadly, a controversial and gassy episode. Additionally, the crew speculates on the eldritch horror that is the library and comes to the conclusion that he is up to no good.

In this episode, we discuss the latest episode, Ep. 19 - Amazing Grant, How Sweet the Cern. We also reminisce about The Lance and opine on the Blood Pact.