This show is easily one of the best TTRPG podcasts out there. If I could give it more stars, I would.

Been at least 3 years that I’ve been listening to this. No matter what, you’ll smile at these four lovable bumbling idiots. Just wanna say- even ten seasons later I still end up laughing, smiling, giggling, and even in disbelief at all of the jaw dropping stuff at the end of episodes. They make the wildest plot twists, it’s amazing.

Constantly amazed at how much I learn and feel from listening to this wonderful game. In love with each of these four storytellers and their unique gifts. And so funny!

Spout Lore is all of the chaos and fun of a bunch of friends playing make believe–and accidentally crafting a world that is rich with unique lore and refreshing takes on common fantasy tropes. Fans of The Adventure Zone: Balance and Dimension 20’s A Crown of Candy will really enjoy this show—assuming you don’t mind plenty of toilet jokes and crass sex humor. When Wizards left the world a hundred years ago, they took magic with them, and the world was thrown into chaos as its magical infrastructures dissolved. Tuk, Vyng and Billie are a standard triad of adventurers who have been working together for a few months when the story begins. We meet them after they’ve been hired by Colonel Dan to escort him to the Hot Dog Festival, where they learn about nearby monsters that are wreaking havoc on local townspeople. When they stumble upon a mysterious box coveted by some local bollywogs (newly sapient frog people), they get recruited by a secret society dedicated to keeping magic and magical artifacts divorced from the world. While this might sound like standard (albeit silly) fantasy, the Dungeon World system allows the cast to craft a beautifully unique world that becomes richer and more interesting with each episode, especially once the players themselves completely buy in. What’s most refreshing is having a fantasy setting that heavily explores non-Western fantasy elements. Makaal specifically is a wonderfully crafted setting that pulls heavily from middle-eastern mythology and culture, spearheaded by Egyptian-Canadian comedian Abdul Aziz. The party also ventures to the Frozen North, which is inspired by the harsher parts of the players’ native Canada. Both of these locations get more airtime in the second half of the show, with bits of their culture, history and folklore sprinkled throughout the episodes leading up to their respective arcs. Of course, an actual-play podcast is nothing without a strong cast, and they are the true lifeblood of Spout Lore, both as players and characters. Paul Oppers plays the half-elf Druid, Vyng Vang Zumba. The shapeshifter provides silly wanderer energy, which becomes a rich family drama. Paul is a very balanced player and acts as a strong glue for the family that The Wandering Three become. Paul also has a quick wit, and his ability to find a punchline within moments is unmatched. Abdul Aziz plays the human barbarian, Tachome Dhaume (Tuk). He is by far the goofiest player and most likely to go off the rails, but once he buys in, his character and world-building become some of the best parts of the show. Jessica Tai plays the halfling child-thief, Fat Billie. Jessica as a player is the only cast member who has not worked as a professional comedian, and at the beginning of the show, I worried she was going to be left behind by the others or just talked over. Once she gets comfortable with both performing and playing the game, however, she brings the HEAT. Billie’s character, especially as his background is revealed, is so complex and interesting, and Jessica’s ideas lead to some of the best moments of the show. Shawn O’Hara ties it all together as the Game Master. It is a true testament to his strength as a storyteller, worldbuilder, and GM that he can so consistently “yes, and” his players’ stupid jokes and create something truly beautiful. Spout Lore is, at its core, a story about found family. The players and characters have great chemistry together, and they always gas up each other’s ideas. It’s a shame that I’m coming in to this show when it is so close to finishing, but I’m glad I’m here and very excited to see where the show goes.

Heard the trailer a couple of times during the Amelia Podcast and got hooked. Just wonderful chaos.

This show is truly a masterpiece of comedy, storytelling and world building. Season 6 alone may be my favorite piece of content across any media ever. Truly these 4 bumbling idiots (with love) deserve more praise for their work than any of us listeners could possibly give.

this show has such excellent and interesting world building… season 1 “wi-fi hotspots 😹” season 9 “wi-fi hotspots 😿😿😿” luv from mothro

It’s a beautiful thing to see players and a GM commit so deeply to their characters and world. This team embodies the collaborative promise of Dungeon World in a way that is truly inspiring, even (especially?) when they are supporting each other on deeply stupid things like the piss-recycling robes of a certain order of monks. Yeah, there’s a lot of piss in this show. Don’t worry; you’ll love it.

The best collaborative world building from a group of friends that love and trust each other, going on an adventure that’s mostly funny, a bit mysterious, and sometimes heartbreaking. They deserve all the stars the Lillian and Chimes can give them. @avgalan

My favorite crew of RPGers! Hilarious and creative :)

It has heartbreaking as well as funny moments of improvised genius and is the epitome of Canadian comedy history. Kids in the Hall, stand aside. Spout Lore is better. It’s not just table top role playing, it’s not just real friends doing a let’s play, it’s so much more. It’s not too late to get caught up on this roller coaster. The friends are truly world building as they go along, as they are all skilled and literate storytellers. A love for 80s culture is important, but not required. I’m “BestAndBrightestTheyMayNotB” on discord, hit me up, the fans are fun too.

I found Spout Lore randomly and I'm so glad I did. I binged 9 seasons faster than I would have thought possible lol. DM Shawn weaves an epic tale while the whole cast build a complex, lore filled world. The chemistry in the group is insane and it makes it feel like you're in the room, playing ttrpgs with a group of friends. Can't recommend this gem highly enough.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve listened to the show! You could probably listen 100 times and not only still be laughing along, but also pick up new details you missed the first time. The creativity and dedication that’s gone into the show is duly noted!

If you've been yearning for a podcast that seamlessly blends raunchy humor, the magic of found family, and imaginative world-building, your search ends here. Spout Lore is a comedic goldmine that captures the heart and soul of what made early TAZ so special and fun. The cast's cozy chemistry brings to life characters that feel like long-lost friends. Abdul, Jessica, and Paul's razor-sharp comedic timing and unique voices infuse every season with a wild mix of hilarity and emotion. GM Shawn O'Hara's ability to craft rich, dynamic narratives in response to the players' weirdest whims is nothing short of astonishing, providing the perfect playground for a high-fantasy story that's as unpredictable as it is satisfying. Tuk, Vyng, and Billie are a rock-solid trio whose unbreakable bond is the driving force behind their chaotic adventures. Prepare to laugh, cry, and cheer as this band of idiots unintentionally re-shapes the world around them, one absurd mistake at a time.

Love this podcast, love the chemistry, love the lore, love the roleplay, love the often dumb humor. It’s the kind of cast where I would follow and enjoy whatever they do, as they come to the end of this years long campaign and move onto the next.

Been listening since the beginning, Jess Paul Abdul and Shawn are so funny together. Great story telling and the improv is hilarious!

This show is amazing. Great friends, having good times, full of laughs. Couldn’t recommend more. - Uncharasmaticbard

Jessica, Paul, Shawn, and Tuk make for great listening - with a rich story filled with interesting places and characters. It’s ribald humor a delight, 5 well deserved stars for a fun show!

The entire cast is hilarious and heartwarming. Shawn is a skilled GM, and I’ve picked up a lot of techniques for running my own games by listening to him. Keep up the good work!

Perfect balance of mechanics, story, shenanigans. Great chemistry between the performers. I've been listening for years because it makes me feel like one of the gang hanging out at game night. More than once I've had to stifle a laugh to not look crazy on my NYC commute.

Long time listener, first time writey reviewer here! Spoutlore has been instrumental to my academic career as the source for my study-session background noise! It’s incredibly rare to find a show that balances everything as well as this. You’ve got crude humor, clever humor, some of the most creative worldbuilding I’ve seen in a while, and Meers! For added enrichment, the Spout Lore community has been one of the sweetest communities I’ve ever been apart of. It’s amazing seeing cast and fans interact in such a positive way, especially with the fanart that gets shared around! Also did I mention that there’s sick songs (like folksy in-world tunes, and then Sabotage also) that are written for the show! (Except Sabotage, which was not written for the show.) What are you waiting for NERD, LISTEN ALREADY!!

Been listening on repeat. Spout Lore is full of inventive and fully collaborative world building using the Dungeon World ttrpg system. Truly one of the best examples of Powered by the Apocalypse actual plays. Love it!

I spent all of my creative juices (synovial fluid) on the title. Show’s good. -spicybranbuns

Funny, unhinged, well-paced, and hits you in the gut with poignant emotional connections just when you need it…what’s not to love? Also - did I mention *unhinged*?

Nearly at the end of Season 5. Y’all have really grown in confidence w/ improvisation. So funny. Lotta “toilet”/“sex”-related humor, which some might not be into, but I think it’s hilarious. One of my favorite things is the mechanic that allows players to take a very active role in worldbuilding. It’s so lovely and so refreshing. Y’all—and HELLA other storytelling/ adventure RPG podcasts—actually inspired me to bring friends together for a fun creative outlet (Fool’s Gambit - A narrative play podcast), so thanks for that, truly! 🙌 Love seeing your progress. And so excited to hear more of y’all’s evolution, though it’ll def be a little bit of a sad day when I’m caught up. 🥲

Almost done listening through this for the second time. This is such a great show!

You guys are great

I can say that this podcast is the absolute best I have heard this year. I have binged listened to the entire series in a matter of weeks. I am anxiously waiting for new episodes. This show has the perfect amount of comedy, drama, action, and suspense with Sean’s cliffhangers. You guys are amazing and make my days through work pass with out a trace. I love everything about you guys!!

My favorite podcast! On my second listen and love it even more! Patreon well worth it too. Mall brats is fantastic

Me and my partner agree that this is the beat actual play podcast in existence.

I'm mostly into actual play D&D podcasts,but I gave this podcast a try and I'm glad I did. The players and DM are creative and hilarious.

I always want to know what is going to happen next, fascinating, fun and always absolutely hilarious

It makes such a difference in an actual play when the cast understands the importance of being a good performer in addition to being a good gamer. The crew’s history with performance is apparent, and it takes this show to the next level.

The first GD true play to make me cry. They say the location of your dreams is your true home, man I miss the NW. I’ve listened through all seasons at least thrice. As I am a freelancer in the gaming industry. Find your inspiration- become a Spoutlorian. Great work. Cheers

recommended by dungeons and daddies fan, and i’ve been bingeing it ever since

This entire show is delightful, whimsical, ridiculously funny and silly. I usually struggle with the beginning portion of actual plays where everything is super goofy and there’s not much lore happening. Episode one- all these wonderful people are making up the world on the fly and it opened my third eye and I was hooked!! I’ve been listening non stop for the last three weeks to get caught up. I just can’t believe they’re still making episodes with the same characters after so long. I hope it never ends ❤️

This is the best podcast out there. And it just gets better every single episode. I don’t want this podcast to be anything other than what it’s been trying to be lately

If Billy is half the size of a halfling he is a fourthling

Not only is the cast amazing, they are beautiful simple people. There are no ads, which make this the MOST bingable show in this world.

The gang truly cares about the world they built together. It’s funny, smart, captivating, and full of heart. Nothing else like it!

Consistently the most hilarious and well acted actual play podcast I’ve ever heard. I’ve listened to every episode and the shared worldbuilding and respect the players and GM have for each other as players, as characters and as storytellers is second to none. And again it’s the most funny actual play podcast in my opinion, head and shoulders above the competition on all fronts. The fact that they play Dungeon World makes it a refreshing break from the hordes of D&D 5e podcasts, and they use the DW system extremely well, as a springboard for storytelling and surprising collaborative worldbuilding without getting bogged down in number crunching. Did I mention it’s funny? The point is please listen to this show, you won’t regret it.

Lots of fun and some wild storytelling

Hilarious show with great chemistry between the players and GM. Love the world building and the goofs. I can’t get enough of it!

How have I missed this D&D podcast for 9 seasons??!! It is played by some fiercely witty participants. You will also be kicking yourself for not starting sooner!

As a story podcast binger, I needed something to quench my thirst after finishing other dnd style podcasts (Adventure Zone, Dungeons and Daddies, NADDPOD) and gave this a halfhearted try. Jokes on me because I’m hooked. Took me til season 4 to review for some reason but here we are! If you find it hard to get into, it’s probably because you miss characters from other pods. Don’t let it stop you! You will fall deeply in love with these idiots in due time. I have to give a shout-out to the GM too because I have no clue how he wrangles these rapscallions.

This show is amazing. An enthralling story with incredible original ideas, impressive continuity, and it’s the funniest podcast I’ve listened to in years. The players and GM genuinely care about the story, the characters, and each other. It’s both crude and wholesome at the same time. Could not recommend more.

This show is a really great show. It’s mostly funny, but I have found myself running the spectrum of emotions listening over the years. The collaborative world building is delightful and the cast does an amazing job riffing off each other to build an really cool story.

I’m not a podcast guy. But these hilarious dorks wrangled me in. First podcast I’ve been a true fan of. I started listening to learn dungeon world, and stayed for the exciting plots, hilarious hi-jinx, and well done character and world building. They keenly deliver on narrative promises made, even if made with based on the sublimely dumb (hilarious) choices like wordplay or unruly bowels—Basically the fantasy podcast equivalent of breaking bad. Fully fleshed out characters and places. Constantly surprised/not surprised by character choices as they are reasonable and lived in. Even if it is using bodily fluids to fight cabbage skunks. And the locale descriptions are so evocative, it feels like I step right into a beautiful place like Goldstream Park every time I tune in. Most importantly, they are having fun. Contagious fun. Makes checking in with them every week a joy.

Y’all have gotten me through a rough couple of years. Thanks for existing and being awesome ❤️

It’s so hard to find shows to binge… I’ve had a hole in my heart waiting for more Adventure Zone and NADDPOD. This show is absolutely what I needed! The world-building is a perfect balance between hilarious and genuinely interesting. After 4 episodes, I was already in love with the characters and players behind them. Thank you guys so much, I’m ripping through the backlog and enjoying ever moment. The theme song takes a bit of getting used to and could turn people off, but I SWEAR it’s worth it!