Critical Role

The Weird Kids episodes from 2025 are now releasing weekly on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform!

 

New Epsiodes of Weird Kids are coming exclusivly to Beacon soon! Watch all available episodes on Beacon now: https://bit.ly/WKBeacon

 

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From Care Bears to Polly Pocket; Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe talk toys that hit every Millennial’s nostalgia nerve. Of course this is through the lens of Hollywood Christmas parties where one could win entire toy runs in carnival games or get gifted all of the sci-fi Japanese toys bought for your character's space station bedroom.

 

Also in this episode:

• Ashley meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Taliesin’s days as a Japanese toy store manager

• Zen out with 3D Pin Art Boards

 

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Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe deep dive into their lives as the Weird Kids! This is a formal invitation to all the misfits, outcasts, and weirdos to take a seat at our table and join these former child actors as they embrace their unique upbringings and celebrate all things weird and wonderful.

 

Learn more at https://critrole.com/weirdkids/

 

Produced by Maxwell James and Will Lamborn

Theme Song by Dave Heatwave

Animation by Max Schapiro

 

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Part 2

 

In Dol-Makjar, the Schemers juggle jobs and subterfuge as they reckon with the ascent of the Sundered Houses...

 

New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/  

 

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You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.

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OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST

GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan

Laura Bailey as Thimble

Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar

Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale

Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy

Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia

Ashley Johnson as Vaelus

Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos

Whitney Moore as Tyranny

Liam O’Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang

Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson

Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar

Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis

Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire

 

CREDITS

Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire

Set Designed by Shaun Ellis

Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf

Character Art by Loren Hontanilla

Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson

Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti

Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder

Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis

Window Effects by Christian Brown

Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence

Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba

Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal

Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree

Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs

Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs

 

Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores

Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella

Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard

Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi

Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas

 

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

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Part 1

 

In Dol-Makjar, the Schemers juggle jobs and subterfuge as they reckon with the ascent of the Sundered Houses...

 

New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/  

 

GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON

We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats.

You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.

Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role!

 

OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST

GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan

Laura Bailey as Thimble

Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar

Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale

Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy

Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia

Ashley Johnson as Vaelus

Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos

Whitney Moore as Tyranny

Liam O’Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang

Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson

Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar

Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis

Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire

 

CREDITS

Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire

Set Designed by Shaun Ellis

Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf

Character Art by Loren Hontanilla

Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson

Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti

Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder

Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis

Window Effects by Christian Brown

Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence

Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba

Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal

Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree

Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs

Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs

 

Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores

Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella

Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard

Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi

Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas

 

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

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It's tea time!

Our esteemed host Whitney Moore sits down with Aabria Iyengar, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, and Alexander Ward from the Seekers Table for our next installment of Tale Gate — where the Seekers shall reflect, answer Lorekeeper questions, spotlight incredible fan creations, and pontificate on what wonders may yet unfold!

And for our dear Beacon Bits, do stay tuned for immediately following the show you shall be cordially invited to The Night Cap; an after-hours continuation where the cast answers your questions live from our Beacon exclusive Discord chat!

 

New Episodes of Campaign 4 release weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/  

 

OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST

GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan

Laura Bailey as Thimble

Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar

Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale

Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy

Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia

Ashley Johnson as Vaelus

Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos

Whitney Moore as Tyranny

Liam O’Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang

Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson

Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar

Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis

Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire

 

#Campaign4 #TaleGate #CriticalRole

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Part 2

 

Vaelus speaks with a deceased ally of Thaisha's while Occtis grapples with his family's plans... and what was left behind...

 

New Episodes Release Weekly on Thursdays.

Learn more about Campaign 4 at https://critrole.com/campaign4/  

 

GET MORE CAMPAIGN 4 WITH BEACON

We're excited to bring you even MORE Campaign 4 with a Beacon membership! Get access to exclusive shows like our behind-the-scenes Critical Role Cooldown and ask the Campaign 4 cast your burning questions directly through our LIVE monthly Fireside Chats.

You'll also receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant ad-free access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.

Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to everything Critical Role!

 

OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST

GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan

Laura Bailey as Thimble

Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar

Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale

Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy

Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia

Ashley Johnson as Vaelus

Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos

Whitney Moore as Tyranny

Liam O’Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang

Marisha Ray as Murray Mag’Nesson

Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar

Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis

Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire

 

CREDITS

Produced by Maxwell James, Steve Failows, & Kyle Shire

Set Designed by Shaun Ellis

Production Designer: Noxweiler Berf

Character Art by Loren Hontanilla

Edited by Taylor Burke and Emily "Stevie" Stevenson

Critical Role Announcement Playhouse Editor: Vinny Celesti

Opening Title Editor: Paul Foyder

Opening Title Colorist: Peter Koocheradis

Window Effects by Christian Brown

Graphic Design by Aaron Monroy & Jordyn Torrence

Dol-Makjar art by Daniel Jiménez Villalba

Miniatures Painted by Payton Keo Lacebal

Opening Title Theme by Neal Acree

Campaign 4 Key art by Hannah Friederichs

Additional Art & Design by Hannah Friederichs

 

Episode QC by Catherine Zimmerman & Paula Flores

Assistant Editor: Gianna Gencarella

Post Production Coordinators: M Swing & Bryn Hubbard

Closed Caption Editing by Margaret Dill, Nikki Kindelberger, Courtney Knewtson, Danielle Lackie, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne & Alice Tsoi

Post Production Supervisor: Tal Levitas

 

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Due to the improv nature of Critical Role and other RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.

Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it’s useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

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