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The Adventure Zone

The McElroys

300 episodes · Explicit

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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  1. The Adventure Zone Providence: Episode 2

    · 54 min · S10 E2 · Explicit

    Tintabula, Spira, and Minutiae investigate a very personal robbery by questioning a schoolbell, a rogue lobster, and the mysterious new island community members. We're playing Super Normal from Ursidice:…

  2. The Adventure Zone Providence: Episode 1

    · 1 h 06 min · S10 E1 · Explicit

    Someone in the small fishing village of Asta is planning . . . a dark ritual! Harumph! Not to worry, three minor gods are on the case: Spira, the god of bellows; Tintabula, the god of bells; and Minutiae, the god of…

  3. The Adventure Zone: Providence Trailer

    · 1:52 · Trailer · Explicit

    Three unassuming gods pop into a small New England town, pretending to be mortals, to investigate potential magical interference. Should be easy, right? Only the town is not quite what it seems and its strange…

  4. The Adventure Zone Versus The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Live in St. Paul!

    · 1 h 38 min · Bonus · Explicit

    Lions and tigers and bears, oh shit! Glinda the Good Witch has gone missing and her bubble dispatched to find the three heroes of the realm. Unfortunately for the denizens of the Emerald City, it found Lady Godwin,…

  5. The Adventure Zone Versus Hercules: Live in Austin!

    · 1 h 35 min · S9 E32 · Explicit

    Who puts the glad in gladiator? Phileaux, Godwin, and Winnie-the-Pooh, obviously. The Dracula-slaying trio are tasked by the privileged son of Zeus to slay the beast of the underworld: Cerberus. But faced with golden…

  6. The The Adventure Zone Zone: Royale Wrap-Up!

    · 1 h 04 min · S9 E31 · Explicit

    This week we’re answering your questions about The Adventure Zone: Royale! Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional…

  7. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 30

    · 1 h 25 min · S9 E30 · Explicit

    The final battle is at hand. The remaining aspirants give their all for glory and their own survival. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by…

  8. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 29

    · 57 min · S9 E29 · Explicit

    The Trial of Enchantment, Part 1 With the truth finally out in the open, the aspirants are less willing than ever to participate in the battle royale. But whatever has come to light, the contest still goes on, with…

  9. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 28

    · 56 min · S9 E28 · Explicit

    The remaining aspirants' attempt to take the contest into their own hands does not go unnoticed... or unpunished. As the island begins to reject them, the elite eight must scramble to find out what's really going on…

  10. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 27

    · 1 h 01 min · S9 E27 · Explicit

    Rictus, Helgrammite, and Lorovith try to figure out their next steps as it has become clear to all of them the trials cannot continue as normal. But if their plans go awry in any way, there will be severe consequences.…

  11. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 26

    · 58 min · S9 E26 · Explicit

    The taxing sixth trial ends, and the surviving eight wizards don't hesitate to voice their displeasure about the entire tournament. But if they want to play this game their own way, they're going to have to find…

  12. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 25

    · 1 h 04 min · S9 E25 · Explicit

    The Trial of Necromancy, Part IV With dawn and victory in sight, the competitors decide their best bet is to work together. But despite their efforts at diplomacy, more fall to the zombie hoards, dragged down by those…

  13. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 24

    · 1 h 10 min · S9 E24 · Explicit

    The Trial of Necromancy, Part III The trial continues and the competitors must decide who to trust and who to dispatch. But with the numbers of survivors dwindles, the number of zombies increases, forcing some of the…

  14. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 23

    · 1 h 07 min · S9 E23 · Explicit

    The Trial of Necromancy, Part II The zombie horde shambles into the house and the survivors scramble for safety as dawn slowly approaches. But with the situation getting desperate, some of the wizards will be forced…

  15. The Adventure Zone Versus A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Live in Columbus!

    · 1 h 41 min · Bonus · Explicit

    There’s something strange in these woods! Fairies and doppelgängers and donkey-heads abound — can Lady Godwin, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Brother Phileaux stop Puck from eating Shakespeare before they fall under the forest’s…

  16. MaxFunDrive 2026: Cousinverse BoCo Teaser!

    · 4:45 · Bonus · Explicit

    Happy MaxFunDrive 2026! To celebrate the launch of the drive we're dropping a little teaser for this year's bonus episode here in the feed for everyone. If you like what you hear, you can become a member to get access…

  17. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 22

    · 1 h 07 min · S9 E22 · Explicit

    The Trial of Necromancy, Part I Only 14 wizards are left -- alive! The remainder must face their fallen competitors and survive the night in a house with zombies . . . as well as with their murderous living rivals.…

  18. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 21

    · 1 h 06 min · S9 E21 · Explicit

    Rictus, Hellgrammite, and Lorovith collect their winnings and gain new spells and powers . . . just in time to be thrown into the next trial, which has no guaranteed survivors. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie…

  19. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 20

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E20 · Explicit

    The wizards reap the rewards of having survived their last trial, but the circumstances of their respective wins are cause for both celebration and consternation. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong:…

  20. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 19

    · 1 h 06 min · S9 E19 · Explicit

    The Trial of Conjuration, Part II The duels to the death continue with the arena fighting back as much as the wizards. But will they work around these dangers or use them to their advantage? Royale Theme: “Wizard…

  21. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 18

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E18 · Explicit

    The Trial of Conjuration, Part I Rictus, Helgrammite, and Lorovith each face their biggest foes in a one-on-one battle, each with something unexpected up their sleeve. But the arenas have some unexpected dangers as…

  22. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 17

    · 1 h 08 min · S9 E17 · Explicit

    Helgrammite, Loraveth, Rictus seek out who they perceive as their biggest threats, coming as a surprise for some of these opponents. But though the trials proclaim only one can survive, some of the wizards are ready to…

  23. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 16

    · 52 min · S9 E16 · Explicit

    After a heartbreaking loss for one of their new companions, the wizards regroup and learn more about some of the island’s mysteries. But the danger only continues as the next trial pits them against their greatest…

  24. The Adventure Zone: Dadlands 4: Don’t Cry Uncle

    · 1 h 41 min · Bonus · Explicit

    The Dads are back! Brickett, Guy, Red, and Chip must make their way through conceptual reality and fight the four evil Uncles in order to defeat Walton Goggins and bring back the concept of FAMLEE. Addition music in…

  25. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 15

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E15 · Explicit

    The Trial of Transmutation, Part II It’s sink or swim as the wizards must use their new skills cleverly — or drown. Rictus, Helgrammite, and Loraveth try to survive while still remembering their promises and…

  26. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 14

    · 1 h 17 min · S9 E14 · Explicit

    The Trial of Transmutation, Part I It is once again each wizard for themselves as the next trial starts upon a towering staircase, only to be finished when four aspirants have met their end. Above lies glory and…

  27. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 13

    · 1 h 06 min · S9 E13 · Explicit

    The wizards cash in their prizes and explore the island -- and perhaps dive in too deep. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy…

  28. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 12

    · 59 min · S9 E12 · Explicit

    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:…

  29. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 11

    · 54 min · S9 E11 · Explicit

    The Trial of Evocation, Part I 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:…

  30. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 10

    · 1 h 07 min · S9 E10 · Explicit

    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 . . .…

  31. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 9

    · 54 min · S9 E9 · Explicit

    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…

  32. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 8

    · 1 h 00 min · S9 E8 · Explicit

    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…

  33. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 7

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E7 · Explicit

    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…

  34. ATTN: Live shows up in MaxFun BoCo feed!

    · 1:15 · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  35. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 6

    · 1 h 07 min · S9 E6 · Explicit

    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:…

  36. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 5

    · 1 h 36 min · S9 E5 · Explicit

    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…

  37. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 4

    · 58 min · S9 E4 · Explicit

    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…

  38. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 3

    · 1 h 22 min · S9 E3 · Explicit

    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…

  39. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 2

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E2 · Explicit

    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…

  40. The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 1

    · 1 h 10 min · S9 E1 · Explicit

    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…

  41. Sexy Battle Wizards: Live in Raleigh!

    · 1 h 31 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  42. The The Adventure Zone Zone: Abnimals Wrap-Up!

    · 53 min · S8 E29 · Explicit

    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! Center for Reproductive Rights:…

  43. The Adventure Zone Versus Hamlet: Live in Charlotte!

    · 1 h 42 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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…

  44. The Adventure Zone Versus Robin Hood: Live in Portland!

    · 1 h 35 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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 Godwin and Phileaux to stop him. With a new woodland…

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

    · 42 min · S8 E28 · Explicit

    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…

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

    · 37 min · S8 E27 · Explicit

    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…

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

    · 57 min · S8 E26 · Explicit

    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…

  48. The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 25: Grate Expectations!

    · 49 min · S8 E25 · Explicit

    The heroes sneak through the ducts and grates of Dr. Killdeath’s lair in search of the missing Guardian, only to find out they’re not alone – it’s a radical reunion! Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near…

  49. The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 24: A SCUZZ of Our Own!

    · 46 min · S8 E24 · Explicit

    The heroes continue to explore Dr. Killdeath's lair, but something strange is afoot. Can the heroes use all the lessons they've learned about fighting and teamwork to take down some overly-friendly robots? Abnimals…

  50. The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 23: A Lair of SCUZZ and Villainy!

    · 48 min · S8 E23 · Explicit

    The heroes weave their way through Dr. Killdeath’s secret base to pick up some key items and find Carter’s whereabouts. But what other secrets lie in wait? Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near…

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