Critical Bromance Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/critical-bromance Critical Bromance follows four “bros” (and by bros, we mean anyone, it’s about spirit, not gender) who find themselves at a crossroads in life. After hearing life-changing news, they make a pact to stop drifting and start chasing the futures they’ve always dreamed of, together. It’s a mix of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and high-stakes adventure, more than just another actual-play D&D podcast, it’s about rolling the dice on life itself. © 2026 Critical Bromance 643e8132-4e7d-5f03-8e68-c78628c36089 yes en Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:08 -0400 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:10 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/NMrDhOS6rtAqYi6AbToZye4nX9qFU8QdC_kk-M-NVMU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYTk4/OTM4OWM5NTAwMDY5/YTI3MTZlZmVjMjZm/MTlkYi5wbmc.jpg Critical Bromance episodic Critical Bromance Critical Bromance follows four “bros” (and by bros, we mean anyone, it’s about spirit, not gender) who find themselves at a crossroads in life. After hearing life-changing news, they make a pact to stop drifting and start chasing the futures they’ve always dreamed of, together. It’s a mix of humor, heartfelt storytelling, and high-stakes adventure, more than just another actual-play D&D podcast, it’s about rolling the dice on life itself. Critical Bromance follows four “bros” (and by bros, we mean anyone, it’s about spirit, not gender) who find themselves at a crossroads in life. TRAVIS HALEY criticalbromance@gmail.com No Yes Episode 9: The Heart of Fire 9 9 Episode 9: The Heart of Fire full 749cee3f-54ae-46ac-9bd3-80c2cfd3b384 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0915311c Join us as the Bros face the fire, discover truths about themselves as they open up to each other, and retrieve the artifact waiting at the end of the dungeon.


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
 

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Join us as the Bros face the fire, discover truths about themselves as they open up to each other, and retrieve the artifact waiting at the end of the dungeon.


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
 

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 8202 Join us as the Bros face the fire, discover truths about themselves as they open up to each other, and retrieve the artifact waiting at the end of the dungeon.


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
 

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> No Episode 8: The Fires of Caelvarra 8 8 Episode 8: The Fires of Caelvarra full 8b54df28-10c9-4f7b-968a-647d58d26eb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7b03c4e Join us as the Bros face off against a hungry giant mimic, find some treasures, and learn about some forgotten lore about the lands of Caelvarra as they continue their search for the artifact held in the dungeon.


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
 

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Join us as the Bros face off against a hungry giant mimic, find some treasures, and learn about some forgotten lore about the lands of Caelvarra as they continue their search for the artifact held in the dungeon.


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
 

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:36:11 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 9378 Join us as the Bros face off against a hungry giant mimic, find some treasures, and learn about some forgotten lore about the lands of Caelvarra as they continue their search for the artifact held in the dungeon.


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!
 

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> No Episode 7: Onwards to Slumbering Fury 7 7 Episode 7: Onwards to Slumbering Fury full be1195f1-3d79-4312-9bc9-0720c816f713 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa3cd870 Join us as the Bros continue to make their way to Dalry, to dive into the dungeon within Slumbering Fury. Listen as Thraidos confronts Rhys about the mysterious card slipped onto his person, Hen learning some lore of the Fey and having a heart to heart with Sprocket, and the party diving into the dungeon. What awaits the Bros as they explore this long forgotten site? Let's find out!

If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM


]]> Join us as the Bros continue to make their way to Dalry, to dive into the dungeon within Slumbering Fury. Listen as Thraidos confronts Rhys about the mysterious card slipped onto his person, Hen learning some lore of the Fey and having a heart to heart with Sprocket, and the party diving into the dungeon. What awaits the Bros as they explore this long forgotten site? Let's find out!

If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM


]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 7602 Join us as the Bros continue to make their way to Dalry, to dive into the dungeon within Slumbering Fury. Listen as Thraidos confronts Rhys about the mysterious card slipped onto his person, Hen learning some lore of the Fey and having a heart to heart with Sprocket, and the party diving into the dungeon. What awaits the Bros as they explore this long forgotten site? Let's find out!

If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM


]]> No Episode 6: The Midnight Express 6 6 Episode 6: The Midnight Express full da8c8559-020f-4e40-92fa-577a8535b93b https://share.transistor.fm/s/61139669 After the Bros passed the Trial of Might, they now face their last challenge before becoming full fledged adventurers, collecting an artifact from a dungeon. Listen in as the Bros make their way to Dalry, as they come across a peculiar carriage known as "The Midnight Express". What awaits the Bros as they travel to Dalry? Lets find out!


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> After the Bros passed the Trial of Might, they now face their last challenge before becoming full fledged adventurers, collecting an artifact from a dungeon. Listen in as the Bros make their way to Dalry, as they come across a peculiar carriage known as "The Midnight Express". What awaits the Bros as they travel to Dalry? Lets find out!


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 8077 After the Bros passed the Trial of Might, they now face their last challenge before becoming full fledged adventurers, collecting an artifact from a dungeon. Listen in as the Bros make their way to Dalry, as they come across a peculiar carriage known as "The Midnight Express". What awaits the Bros as they travel to Dalry? Lets find out!


If you want to support the Bros

Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.


Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> No Episode 5: The Ascension Trial: The Trial of Might 5 5 Episode 5: The Ascension Trial: The Trial of Might full 316b9dbc-547d-4c35-a2f0-85c8b3a32378 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96b4212b The Ascension Trial begins, and only 100 participants can make it through. Listen in as the Bros fight for their right to become adventurers, and learn that not all fights involve violence. Will all the Bros make it through? Who will they battle? What tribulations will they face? Lets find out!


Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
 

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

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Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.


Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> The Ascension Trial begins, and only 100 participants can make it through. Listen in as the Bros fight for their right to become adventurers, and learn that not all fights involve violence. Will all the Bros make it through? Who will they battle? What tribulations will they face? Lets find out!


Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
 

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance

Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.


Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 8659 The Ascension Trial begins, and only 100 participants can make it through. Listen in as the Bros fight for their right to become adventurers, and learn that not all fights involve violence. Will all the Bros make it through? Who will they battle? What tribulations will they face? Lets find out!


Critical Bromance now has a Patreon! Make sure go check it out if you want to support the Bros directly, and gain access to the Critical Bromance Discord!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/CriticalBromance
 

Make sure you also check out Cantrip Candles for all your candle, wax melts, and household needs. 

Cantrip Candles - cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance

Use Code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order.


Critical Bromance is

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper

Travis Haley aka Bubba as DM

]]> Yes Episode 4: The Disappearance of the Shattered Shell 4 4 Episode 4: The Disappearance of the Shattered Shell full 9bb77e7d-99c6-4e59-9500-2d43634f5381 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e3e3613 The bros leave Dawnmoor behind and set sail for Port Meridian, a bustling harbor city, and one of the sites where aspiring adventurers gather to prove their worth. Upon arriving, priorities quickly split between shopping for goods and finding lodging. During it all, Chelydra finds a lead tied to his family's disappearance. What will he do?!

What awaits the bros in Port Meridian? Join them as new potential allies are made, new questions emerge, and the road to becoming adventurers truly begins. 

Meet the Bros

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper


Make sure you check out Cantrip Candles and use code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order

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]]> The bros leave Dawnmoor behind and set sail for Port Meridian, a bustling harbor city, and one of the sites where aspiring adventurers gather to prove their worth. Upon arriving, priorities quickly split between shopping for goods and finding lodging. During it all, Chelydra finds a lead tied to his family's disappearance. What will he do?!

What awaits the bros in Port Meridian? Join them as new potential allies are made, new questions emerge, and the road to becoming adventurers truly begins. 

Meet the Bros

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper


Make sure you check out Cantrip Candles and use code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order

Website: https://cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 6480 The bros leave Dawnmoor behind and set sail for Port Meridian, a bustling harbor city, and one of the sites where aspiring adventurers gather to prove their worth. Upon arriving, priorities quickly split between shopping for goods and finding lodging. During it all, Chelydra finds a lead tied to his family's disappearance. What will he do?!

What awaits the bros in Port Meridian? Join them as new potential allies are made, new questions emerge, and the road to becoming adventurers truly begins. 

Meet the Bros

Carter Beaudette as Chelydra Shattershell

Matthew Rodriguez Kleeburg as Henrik Rivera

Owen Nicolino as Thraidos Callow

Shaggy as Rhys Cooper


Make sure you check out Cantrip Candles and use code CRITICALBROMANCE10 at checkout for 10% off your order

Website: https://cantripcandles.com/criticalbromance

]]> Yes Episode 3: Bon Voyage 3 3 Episode 3: Bon Voyage full 80b7c8e4-5050-49e8-b621-56295bb13514 https://share.transistor.fm/s/556f4770 The sun rises once more over Dawnmoor, and the Bros play CSI with the body of the Hill Giant that Poetry St. Claire slew. What secrets will their investigation uncover? Join the Bros as they map out their next move, indulge in a sinfully delicious treat at Pappy's Place, learn what it truly takes to become an adventurer, and say their goodbyes as the call to adventure finally arrives.

The road awaits... but where will the Bros go next?

]]> The sun rises once more over Dawnmoor, and the Bros play CSI with the body of the Hill Giant that Poetry St. Claire slew. What secrets will their investigation uncover? Join the Bros as they map out their next move, indulge in a sinfully delicious treat at Pappy's Place, learn what it truly takes to become an adventurer, and say their goodbyes as the call to adventure finally arrives.

The road awaits... but where will the Bros go next?

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 6256 The sun rises once more over Dawnmoor, and the Bros play CSI with the body of the Hill Giant that Poetry St. Claire slew. What secrets will their investigation uncover? Join the Bros as they map out their next move, indulge in a sinfully delicious treat at Pappy's Place, learn what it truly takes to become an adventurer, and say their goodbyes as the call to adventure finally arrives.

The road awaits... but where will the Bros go next?

]]> No Episode 2: The Giant Problem 2 2 Episode 2: The Giant Problem full 734c40fd-c457-40af-9223-9add733ebbe8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/defcefd6 The Bros have a giant problem on their hands. After defiling the statue of god, some serious repercussions followed with some shocking results. The Bros now have to face the consequences of their actions. The party learns the lore of the Gods, have a nice sleepover at Conrad's, and learn about the what cause. Rhys has a run in with Poetry St. Claire and gains glances at his past, Thraidos and Henrik make a penance, and Chelydra dreads the thought of "friendship and teamwork". Lets find out what the bros do next!

]]> The Bros have a giant problem on their hands. After defiling the statue of god, some serious repercussions followed with some shocking results. The Bros now have to face the consequences of their actions. The party learns the lore of the Gods, have a nice sleepover at Conrad's, and learn about the what cause. Rhys has a run in with Poetry St. Claire and gains glances at his past, Thraidos and Henrik make a penance, and Chelydra dreads the thought of "friendship and teamwork". Lets find out what the bros do next!

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 7257 The Bros have a giant problem on their hands. After defiling the statue of god, some serious repercussions followed with some shocking results. The Bros now have to face the consequences of their actions. The party learns the lore of the Gods, have a nice sleepover at Conrad's, and learn about the what cause. Rhys has a run in with Poetry St. Claire and gains glances at his past, Thraidos and Henrik make a penance, and Chelydra dreads the thought of "friendship and teamwork". Lets find out what the bros do next!

]]> No Episode 1: The Bromance Begins 1 1 Episode 1: The Bromance Begins full d7f241db-47b6-4cd0-b5d0-c8a3599c37a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eac7a41d What happens when you mix grief, memory loss, angry gods, a giant and a mystery man...you get the first episode of Critical Bromance. Come meet the bros as they deal with every day life in Dawnmoor, that quickly turns from a sleepy island village to a night that these four people will never forget.

]]> What happens when you mix grief, memory loss, angry gods, a giant and a mystery man...you get the first episode of Critical Bromance. Come meet the bros as they deal with every day life in Dawnmoor, that quickly turns from a sleepy island village to a night that these four people will never forget.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Critical Bromance Critical Bromance 7765 What happens when you mix grief, memory loss, angry gods, a giant and a mystery man...you get the first episode of Critical Bromance. Come meet the bros as they deal with every day life in Dawnmoor, that quickly turns from a sleepy island village to a night that these four people will never forget.

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