Second Best: A DnD Adventure
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 270 ratingsSecond Best: A DnD Adventure is a real-play D&D 5e comedy podcast created by NYC improvisers.
Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch.
Stephen Buckley is your dungeon master, the players are Ali Gordon, Glo Tavarez, Marty Scanlon, and Stephen Kelly.
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Ep 28: Dockblocked - Part 5
March 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe Tranquility Team ties up loose ends in Nydahar the only way they know how: loudly. Yolanda tries diplomacy. Bug grows his portrait collection. Gail proves she's a pro pirate. Hue drops the ultimate piss- sorry, DISS track. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers i...
Ep 27: Dockblocked - Part 4
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThe Tranquility Team faces off against the creepy Ladies of The Bay. Bug is body positive. Yolanda raises a friend's spirit. Gail loses a knife. Hue takes a prank too far. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but th...
Ep 26: Dockblocked - Part 3
February 20, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe Tranquility Team, bogged down by the bragadocious Edris Elbow, make their way into the cave in search of hags. Hue gets thicker skin. Bug declines an advance. Gail gets reminded of home. Yolanda definitely doesn’t flirt. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in ...
Ep 25: Dockblocked- Part 2
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBThe team explores more nautical means of escape. Hue picks up an accent. Yolanda gets mad lovestruck. Bug advocates self-care. Gail will not have this dance. DM Stephen goes ham on some NPC voices. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re r...
Ep 24: Dockblocked - Part 1
January 23, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBWith their secret divulged and no way to leave Nydahar, the gang gets creative with their exit strategy. Gail and Bug seek alternate means of escape while Hue and Yolanda say hello to their little friend. (Stick around for a Q&A with the team after the episode to hear your questions answered!) Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a...
Ep 23: The Descent
January 09, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe newly reunited team descends down Mount Mourning. Hue comes down the mountain with new powers. Bug comes down with a cold. Gail finds a window of opportunity. Yolanda lets it all out. Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of...
Ep 22: The Ascent - Part 4
December 26, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn the final chapter of The Ascent, our divided heroes find themselves in a race against time. [This arc features special guests Zach Cherry and Andy Vatter] Support us on PATREON right here! Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop t...
Merry Milari-mas! (BONUS December Antic)
December 19, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOh hello there! We hope you're having a lovely holiday season wherever you are. Enjoy this special FREE holiday antic! You can hear more antics as a $5 or more Patron! See you next week for the finale of The Ascent arc! BECOME A PATRON OF SECOND BEST
Ep 21: The Ascent - Part 3
December 12, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn Kordoth, Omine and Luck keep up appearances while Hue powers up. In Nydahar, the rest of our heroes begin their arduous ascent up Mount Mourning. [This arc features special guest Zach Cherry (NBC's I Feel Bad, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Crashing)] www.patreon.com/SecondBestDnd Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the fin...
Ep 20: The Ascent - Part 2
November 28, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn the frozen realm of Nydahar, the Tranquility Team must prove their worth by doing what they do worst: telling the truth. Meanwhile, in the high-tech land of Kordoth, Hue and her twin brother Omine have Luck on their side. [This arc features special guest Zach Cherry (NBC's I Feel Bad, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Crashing)] www.patreon.com/SecondBestDnd Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Y...
Ep 19: The Ascent - Part 1 (Season 2 Premiere)
November 14, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn the Season 2 premiere, everyone finds themselves in foreign lands: what remains of the Tranquility Team on a pilgrimage to a far-away region, and Hue in the bizarre high-tech world of Kordoth. www.patreon.com/SecondBestDnd Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminde...
Season 1 Recap & Cast Chat
November 07, 2018 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOur heroes (real life players) recap the events of Second Best Season 1 (and add insights, personal reactions, and behind-the-scenes commentary) in preparation for Season 2 launch on 11/14. Hungry for more Second Best? Why not check out our Patreon which includes exclusive bonus content and episodes! www.patreon.com/SecondBestDnd
BONUS Episode + Patreon Announcement!
October 31, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe're launching a Patreon! But don't worry, we're not too busy to release something fun in your feeds. Enjoy this spooky antic! Antics are fun mini-episodes that are available to $5 Patrons on our newly launched Patreon starting today! See link in description for tiers and reward details. Thanks for supporting us, and see you for Season 2 on 11/14! www.Patreon.com/SecondBestDnD
Ep 18: The Final Curtain - Part 4
October 17, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHamletton comes to a thrilling and unwritten conclusion in our Season 1 finale. Will it be curtains for our heroes? Yolanda does crowd work. Bug knows friend from fiend. Gail uses her social network. Hue is not herself. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play D&D. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a ...
Ep 17: The Final Curtain - Part 3
October 03, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThe show must go on! Our heroes continue to juggle entertaining the audience and protecting a Princess. Hue keeps the peace and keeps the pace. Gail gets an upgrade. Bug discovers a strange posession. Yolanda casts a different kind of bird. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact t...
Ep 16: The Final Curtain - Part 2
September 19, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBAs the curtain opens, two of our heroes are in the audience dealing with unexpected guests, while two are onstage dealing with unexpected ghosts. Yolanda heals on her terms. Bug keeps an "aye" out. Hue takes the lead. Gail blows up someone's spot. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land ...
Ep 15: The Final Curtain - Part 1
September 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe morning after The Tranquility Team’s perfectly mundane goat encounter, they are tasked with playing cultural diplomats to a visiting princess. Bug babysits. Yolanda has a heart to (Shale)hart. Hue goes on. Gail really wrecks an egg. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’...
Ep 14: The Goat
August 22, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThe Tranquility team (that's Gail, Yolanda, Bug, and Hue) have "successfully" completed their last assignment - recovering a mysterious oval object from O'Doult's monstrous mansion. They retreat to Gail’s house with their precious cargo but someone -or something- has beaten them there. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not...
Ep 13: The Monstrous Menagerie - Part 3
August 08, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBPrecious cargo in tow and worldview only slightly shaken, the Tranquility Team attempts a daring escape. Bug bears down for a duel. Yolanda resin-ates with enemies. Hue speedruns a level. Gail does hard physics. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - b...
Ep 12: The Monstrous Menagerie - Part 2
July 25, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe team continues their journey through the perilous levels of O’Doult’s mansion, and encounter some unusual guests along the way. Gail shortens the tour. Yolanda shuts things up. Everyone sees Hue. Bug draws up holy power. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded...
Ep 11: The Monstrous Menagerie - Part 1
July 11, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBThe gang goes undercover to infiltrate O’Doalt’s mansion full of rare and dangerous creatures. Yolanda Greases up. Bug gets competitive. Gail and Hue revive a classic grift Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch...
Ep 10: The Docks - Part 2
June 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBA frightening monster is only the second-most dramatic thing the team discovers on a boat this week. Yolanda finds out that marriage hurts. Bug accidentally intimidates. Hue kills with comedy. Gail collects rent. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - ...
Ep 9: The Docks - Part 1
June 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThe gang kicks off their risky animal-smuggling mission by attempting the most dangerous task of all: getting on a boat. Gail loses her nerve, and a few other things. Bug never lets go. Yolanda and Hue pull off the perfect con. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re remind...
Ep 8: The Scepter & the Frog - Part 5
May 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThe team receives a new mission once their swampy scepter journey comes to an end, but not before a run-in with the First Best heroes. Gail learns a dark place to hide a dagger. Bug meets someone dumber than him. Hue has a weird one. Yolanda slaps. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - ...
Ep 7: The Scepter & the Frog - Part 4
May 16, 2018 10:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThe gang heads to a fancy research institute where they act very proper indeed. Yolanda is reunited with her one true love. Bug gets in a big boy talk. Hue makes her dreams come true. Gail eats a salad. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but tha...
Ep 6: The Scepter & the Frog - Part 3
May 02, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOur heroes bring their un-frog-ettable swamp detour to a close. Yolanda hears voices. Gail attempts diplomacy. Hue plays god. Bug lightens up. [Stick around after the episode for a Q&A from Twitter with the team!] Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a l...
Ep 5: The Scepter & the Frog - Part 2
April 18, 2018 16:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBA quest for true love quickly devolves into an uncomfortable, swampy work retreat. Gail loves love. Yolanda sobers up. Bug counts bottles. Hue tweets. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley...
Ep 4: The Scepter & the Frog - Part 1
April 04, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOur second best heroes begin their journey to the Gwomma Institute. Gail stuffs it. Bug names a horse. Hue tries some new material. Yolanda finds love, warts and all. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. St...
Ep 3: Blackhollow - Part 3
March 21, 2018 17:03 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThe Tranquility team wrap up their adventures in Blackhollow. Yolanda flips out. Gail stabs things she shouldn't. Hue meats a monster. Bug dreams big. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Stephen Buckley ...
Ep 2: Blackhollow - Part 2
March 07, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBOur first fight! The team explores secret doors, secret passages, and make secret discoveries about Blackhollow's demon problem. After a nap Yolanda does a 'quick recap' for the police chief which goes as poorly as you'd expect. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue in a fantasy realm called Milarien. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re rem...
Ep 1 [Remastered]: Blackhollow - Part 1
February 20, 2018 18:56 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe Tranquility Team (that's our heroes - Bug, Yolanda, Hue, and Gail) begin their mission to Blackhollow, investigating some demon sightings. After speaking with Guards, Mayors, Bartenders, Bartenders, and Doctors, they devise an elaborate trap. [Producer's note: When we recorded this back in 2016, our DM’s mic broke! In 2019, we went back and re-recorded/mixed all of our DM’s dialogue for a better listening experience. Enjoy the newly remastered episode 1!’] Second Best: A DnD Adventure...
Ep 0: Prologue
February 20, 2018 03:55 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MBPrologue to Second BestL A DnD Adventure. Dungeon Master Stephen Buckley tells us about the world he created, and the players (Ali, Glo, Marty, and Stephen Kelly aka SK) introduce their characters. Second Best: A DnD Adventure is a podcast where a bunch of New York City improvisers play DnD. Second Best follows the adventures of Bug, Yolanda, Gail, and Hue. They’re not the finest adventurers in the land - a fact they’re reminded of a lot - but that won’t stop this determined bunch. Steph...