Podcasts by Distracted by Side Quests

'Sticks and stones will break my bones'E37 from 2022-02-15T15:29

The Misfits find themselves in the depths of Thundertree, looking for lost treasure. But the Ash Zombies are the least of their worries.

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'Beef Jerky Psychopath'E36 from 2022-02-01T15:12

The Misfits head back to Phandelin to pickup their reward. It isn't long before they find themselves in trouble, once again.

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Important: Show Update from 2022-01-11T16:52

Quick update on the change of name for the OCD&D Podcast

Hi, Phil here, your DM. I just wanted to give you an update on a big change to the show that will be taking place over the comi...

'I'll just push it in slightly....'E35 from 2021-08-05T13:26

The Misfits discover a mysterious wizard. Who is he? Why is he here? Where are the hostages? And more importantly, why isn't he intimidated?

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'Like a bad Pirates of the Caribbean'E34 from 2021-04-06T15:06

The Redbrand hideout is proving a challenge to the Misfits, where feats of strength are failed and a wet, oddly quiet, Dwarf swings true with his morning star. Will they find the hostages?

'Leap Before You Look'E33 from 2021-03-16T14:25

Still working their way through the Redbrand hideout, The Misfits do not appear to have stealth high on their priority list, and Jatic decides to go for a little swim.

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'Let's Open All of the Doors'E32 from 2020-11-23T14:00

After defeating the mysterious Nothic, the party continue to explore the hideout in their standard bloody and noisy fashion.

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'An Eye Popping Experience'E31 from 2020-11-17T16:15

The party find their way down a secret passage and into the Redbrand headquarters under Tresander Manor. What foes await them?

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'Return of the Dwarf'E30 from 2020-11-10T15:38

Jatic rejoins the party after an excessively long sleep, just in time for them to take on the Redbrands outside the Sleeping Giant.

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'Someone needs a good wash'E29 from 2020-11-02T14:00

Having defeated the Orcs at Wyvern Tor, the trio of Tralen, Hector and Kim head back to Phandelin to claim their reward, and maybe have a wash.

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'Hector's Orc Outreach Program'E28 from 2020-10-26T14:00

Following the defeat of Bughor and Fred the Ogre, Hector reaches out to help a misguided Orc.

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'Trouble at Wyvern Tor'E27 from 2020-10-19T14:00

Tralen, Kim and Hector head out to Wyvern Tor to investigate an Orc problem.

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'Zombie Barbecue'E26 from 2020-10-05T14:00

Tralen, Hector and Kim battle a mad Mage and his zombie entourage. Did anyone bring ketchup?

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'Oddities at Owl Well Tower'E25 from 2020-10-01T10:57

Tralen, Hector and Kim head to the Owl Well Tower to investigate the strange goings-on, and discover a nasty smell.

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'Meat-Club'E24 from 2020-09-21T15:27

Kim finally catches up with Tralen and Hector as they enjoy some breakfast in Stonehill Inn. However, some local ruffians have other plans.

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'Distracted by sidequests'E23 from 2020-09-14T14:00

Tralen and Hector chat to more of the locals and get distracted from the mission by the numerous sidequests on offer.

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'Where's the Food?'E22 from 2020-09-07T14:00

Tralen and Hector form an advance party and head into the town of Phandelin for some reconnaissance, and some food...

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'Igor's Challenge'A One-Shot Special: Part 3 E21 from 2020-08-31T14:00

In the third and final part of this One-Shot special, Igor, the renowned engineer, is hosting his last annual Dungeon Challenge, where a prize can be won 'greater than your wildest dreams'. ...

'Igor's Challenge'A One-Shot Special: Part 2 E20 from 2020-08-24T14:00

In part 2 of this One-Shot special, Igor, the renowned engineer, is hosting his last annual Dungeon Challenge, where a prize can be won 'greater than your wildest dreams'. 

Murphy and...

'Igor's Challenge'A One-Shot Special: Part 1 E19 from 2020-08-17T14:00

In this One-Shot special, Igor, the renowned engineer, is hosting his last annual Dungeon Challenge, where a prize can be won 'greater than your wildest dreams'. 

Murphy and Raygar, s...

'Quit reaching into me'E18 from 2020-08-10T14:00

The Misfits reach the climatic end of the crypt mystery. Death saves anyone?

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'No Cheese'E17 from 2020-08-03T14:09

The Misfits encounter the Wraith once more, are they closer to solving the mystery?

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'Hector's Vomit Problem'E16 from 2020-07-27T13:07

Despite Hector's vomit, the party continue into the crypt of two princesses.

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'Herding Cats'E15 from 2020-07-27T11:43

The party are STILL battling ghouls, ghasts and zombies, but they have been rejoined by an old friend!

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'Like a typical Saturday night'E14 from 2019-10-18T08:51

The promise of gold is too much of a temptation for the Misfits and we re-join them in the castle crypts as they continue their investigations. After being warned off by a banshee, they've stumb...

'On the Road Again'E13 from 2019-10-07T11:09

After defeating the Goblins and their leader in Cragmaw Hideout, The Misfits rescue Sildar and head to the nearest village for supplies and healing before they can continue the search for Jatic'...

'Goblin Massacre'E12 from 2019-09-27T11:57

The furious battle continues as the Goblins horde fight to protect their hostage. Can the Misfits prevail?

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'Goblins, Goblins, everywhere'E11 from 2019-09-20T15:48

After barely escaping with their lives, the Misfits re-enter the cave to rescue Sildar. However, after the last incursion, the Goblins are expecting them.

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'I see stars'E10 from 2019-09-13T15:53

As The Misfits take on Klarg, leader of the Goblins, and his minions, they start to ask themselves whether they've bitten off more than they can chew. Is this the end?

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'Damn Goblins'E09 from 2019-09-06T15:07

Tralen, Kim and Jatic enter the cave to rescue Gundren, what will they find?

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'Hopping Mad'E08 from 2019-05-08T15:22

In search of the captured Gundren and Sildar, and after 'gathering' intel on the Goblin hideout, the Misfits make their way through the undergrowth cave entrance. Has anyone detected them?

'Enter Sandman'E07 from 2019-04-26T13:03

After being hired by Jatic's cousin to escort a cart of mining goods to Phandalin, a village located SouthWest of Neverwinter, we join the Misfits as they drive their oxen along the Tr...

The Sickness (Part 2):'Food and Whatnot'E06 from 2019-03-27T14:56

The Misfits (minus Tralen) continue their quest to solve the mystery illness at the village of Snaptooth.

The clues have led them to the derelict sewers, with traps and goblins having al...

The Sickness (Part 1):'Pocket Fumbling'E05 from 2019-03-05T14:54

The Misfits level up for the first time and with Tralen off on 'Studying' duties, Kim and Jatic go to help Paarthurnax solve the mystery illness at the village of Snaptooth.

All clues poin...

'Meet Captain Fliptop’ E04 from 2019-02-22T16:12

Following a night's rest at The Rowdy Room, the party discover that Paarthurnax has had to leave during the night to investigate a great sickness that has overcome his village. The 3 remaining a...

'Along Came a Spider'E03 from 2019-02-22T16:08

The party arrive at the Staircase Cliffs, a 75 ft sheer climb to the yurt of Alcaeus Scaevola, who holds the first 3 magical tiles needed to gain access to The Master's Vault.

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'Magical Mystery Boxes'E02 from 2019-02-22T16:04

The party meet up after a year apart and, after a rallying speech from Tralen, they head into Parabor to attend Elaria's funeral.

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'You Dirty Rat'E01 from 2019-02-22T15:54

In this, the pilot episode of Distracted by Side Quests, 5 video gamers throw down their controllers and pick up dice for the first time to play D&D 5E. What could possibly go wrong?

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