The Adventure Zone

The McElroys

Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of ... you know, kobolds or whatever in ... The Adventure Zone..

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Nov 6, 2025 · 58 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 12
Having barely survived the last trial, Rictus, Hellgrammite, and Lorovith assess the competition and take some time for revenge . . . or pranks. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "ATH" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=9db2f1db3f7649c9&nd=1&dlsi=7a09f
Oct 23, 2025 · 53 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 11
The Trial of Evocation, Part IV Four of the massive elementals battle for glory and prizes – but the reward for last-place is death. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Touchpoint" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.c
Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 10
The Trial of Evocation, Part III The four elementals, each piloted by four wizards, enter a melee battle where one team will be eliminated completely. But though the strongest may win, collaboration is fair game . . . and so is betrayal. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https
Sep 25, 2025 · 53 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 9
The Trial of Evocation, Part II Their elemental motes collected, the wizards must match and combine elements to create the strongest elemental champion and knock out the other three teams. But if the other teams have more a powerful evocation, elimination is guaranteed. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "t
Sep 11, 2025 · 1 hr
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 8
The Trial of Evocation, Part I The wizards are divided into teams to test their mastery of elements. But it's all or nothing for this group project, and so they must also face an unexpected task: cooperation. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Unforseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "Ha
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 7
The wizards learn about the island's commerce system just in time to stock up for the next trial: a team-up. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” and "A Month of Dust" by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Beneath Dark Clouds" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yola
Aug 21, 2025 · 1 min
ATTN: Live shows up in MaxFun BoCo feed!
Starting today we’ll be regularly releasing audio of TAZ live shows early for all MaxFun members! Dadlands 4, TAZ Vs. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and TAZ Vs. A Midsummer Night’s Dream are all available in the BoCo feed RIGHT NOW, so be sure to check them out, or go to MaximumFun.Org/Join to become a member.
Aug 14, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 6
The surviving wizards inventory the dead and settle into the island encampment, seeking new spells and new allies before the next trial. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "A Chilling Tale" and "Welcome Home" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-
Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 5
With only five minutes remaining before the fireball strikes, the remaining wizards scramble for keys and shelter, and some alliances hold while other falls apart. It’s an all-out wizard battle! Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Aisles" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; and "Eut
Jul 17, 2025 · 58 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 4
The Trial of Abjuration, Part III The fireball continues to hurtle towards the island as the wizards scramble to collect keys and spells before reaching the ziggurat – but is there even more danger awaiting them at the top? Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Pure" by Jahzzar: http://www.better
Jul 3, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 3
The Trial of Abjuration, Part II The wizards collect keys from across the island's many biomes, from the mountain tops to the crypts of the dead, finding both allies and enemies along the way. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Additional Music in this Episode: "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/;
Jun 19, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 2
The Trial of Abjuration, Part I The wizards learn the rules of the first trial and scatter across the varying landscapes of the island to seek metal keys – but dangers await them, both from the area and from one-another. Ziggurat Map: https://www.themcelroy.family/content/uploads/2025/06/Ziggurat_Map.png Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Additional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Haze" by Sco
Jun 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 1
The Trial of Divination Sixty-four wizards from all across the land face their past, present, and futures to accept the challenge of the Royale and claim the ultimate prize. But only one will emerge victorious – the rest shall meet a different fate. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
May 29, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Sexy Battle Wizards: Live in Raleigh!
Come in, Sexy Battle Wizards! Undead lizards are on a rampage trying to steal all of the sexy out of New New Arcanium City. Can Litch Buchanan, Majesto the Sexiest, and Gandilf use magic, fighting, and sexiness to stop him? Additional Music in this Episode: '"Apex" by Alexander Nakarada: http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com; and "Zombie Rock" and "Boom" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/. Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 22, 2025 · 52 min
The The Adventure Zone Zone: Abnimals Wrap-Up!
This week we’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Abnimals, as well as talking a bit about our upcoming projects! Link to the Abnimals Game Rules: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mlezfrvo6u6r0zl4wsr76/TAZ_Abnimals_Rules.pdf?rlkey=t7834ao7me9t8moez951ruh61&st=6t3cvqp5&dl=0 Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
The Adventure Zone Versus Hamlet: Live in Charlotte!
Phileaux, Godwin, and Winnie are back to save Thrilliam Shakespere's sexy romps from becoming terrible tragedies. This time they must help an emo Prince solve the murder of his father -- only to find they're not the only intruders into the story. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! Additional Music in this Episode: '"Heavy Drums Bass", "Green Daze", and "Modern Rock Boy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/. Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min
The Adventure Zone Versus Robin Hood: Live in Portland!
Former hero Robin Hood has been stealing from the rich-poor and giving back to the poor-rich, giving the new King of England a headache! King Mutt recruits Lady Gowdin and Phileaux to stop him. With a new woodland guide to help them, can the monster hunters track down the secrets of Sherwood Forest? Additional Music in this Episode: '"Thatched Villagers" and "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/. Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/
May 1, 2025 · 42 min
The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 28: Final Fight!
The walrus reveals his dastardly plan! Can he be stopped before it's too late? It's the biggest showdown the heroes have ever faced! Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/). Additional Music in this Episode:"Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Q
Apr 17, 2025 · 37 min
The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 27: A Walrus Among Us!
The abnimals reel in the shocking reveal of who was behind all of the kidnappings and robberies this whole time – and they have some tricks up their sleeves to give the heroes the fight of their lives! Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/). Additional Music in this Episode: "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Blood in the Water", "Courage My Love", and "This Could Get Dark" by Mr
Apr 10, 2025 · 56 min
The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 26: Radical Rescue!
The Abnimals and the Greenback Guardians fight their way through guards, robots, and villains to discover the mysterious being who was behind Carver's disappearance. Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/). Additional Music in this Episode: "Thunder" by The Wanderer: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/stranger/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: htt

The Adventure Zone

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 12

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 11

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 10

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 9

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 8

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 7

ATTN: Live shows up in MaxFun BoCo feed!

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 6

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 5

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 4

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 3

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 2

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 1

Sexy Battle Wizards: Live in Raleigh!

The The Adventure Zone Zone: Abnimals Wrap-Up!

The Adventure Zone Versus Hamlet: Live in Charlotte!

The Adventure Zone Versus Robin Hood: Live in Portland!

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 28: Final Fight!

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 27: A Walrus Among Us!

The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 26: Radical Rescue!