Campaign Four Trailer

"Here in the darkness of a jail cell, marked for death, beset by enemies on all sides. I have only this to say:
I didn't get in nearly as much trouble as I wanted to.
The wolves are at our door. It's been 12 years since the end of the Falconer's Rebellion, and the Sundered Houses are stronger than ever; the Revolutionary Council, a shadow of its former glory.
Why do I say this?
To discourage? To frighten?
I say it because my grandparents and yours defied the gods and saved their people.
What would you do to honor that memory?
Would you fight?
Would you die?
I have no intention of dying tomorrow, but if I do, I'm glad to have gone down fighting.
I can still hear the falcon's cry. Can you?"

Yes, Critical Role star Sam Riegel is definitely planning some special t-shirt trolling for new GM Brennan Lee Mulligan

article by Graeme McMillan

It’s a question that many Critical Role fans have had since the announcement of Brennan Lee Mulligan as GM for campaign 4 of the show — and at Rose City Comic Con 2025, one brave Critter finally asked out loud: is Sam Riegel planning any special BLM t-shirts for the new season of the show?

For those seeking some context: Riegel has made it an unexpected tradition to wear t-shirts on the show featuring either his own face, or the face of GM Matt Mercer. Why? Well, that’s a question you’d have to ask him, but I suspect the answer may have something to do with a desire to be a chaos goblin and keep Matt humble.

Here is a video where you can see some of the shirts for yourself

Of course, Mercer isn’t the GM of the next campaign, which led one Critter to ask Reigel at Rose City Comic Con 2025, “Sam, have you hunted down old pictures of Brennan?”

“I have three t-shirts already,” Reigel revealed, “but if you guys have other crappy pictures of them, you can go on the Beacon Discord… on the Beacon Discord, there’s a whole channel where people send me pictures of Matt. So maybe you can send me some awful Bennan pictures.”

“You’re crowdsourcing your trolling?” asked Liam O’Brien, incredulously.

“It’s a hive mind!” protested Riegel. As to when fans can expect to see the three shirts that already exist… “I don’t know what we can say about campaign 4 or not, but… it’s not going to be episode one, guys.”

additional Popverse articles in comments below:

• how to watch Critical Role in chronological and release order
• interview with Brennan Lee Mulligan (pre-Campaign 4 announcement)

Critical Role Foundation & eBay Live Present:

TGiT

(Thank Goodness it’s Thursday)

Booyah! Thank Goodness it’s Thursday because the Critical Role Foundation & eBay Live are bringing you a blast from the past!

You’re just days away from stepping into the freshest throwback ever—because the Critical Role Foundation is teaming up with eBay Live to bring you a nostalgic ’90s‑themed Daggerheart one‑shot, TGiT, streaming live AND auctioning off incredible items! You’ll have the chance to bid live on rare merch from Critical Role, cast memorabilia, signed art, and best of all, donate to a great cause! All of your wonderful donations and auction dollars will benefit NCWIT, The National Center for Women & Information Technology, CRF’s new charity partner.

So, dust off your MC Hammer pants, scrunchies, slap on a slap bracelet, and get set for a fantasy adventure filled with radical quests, radical gear, radically good vibes and some of your favorite 90’s celebrities!

The Briggety Break Down

What’s Happening?

Toss out the TV Guide because on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7pm PT CR & eBay Live are taking over your eBay Live, Beacon.tv, Twitch, & YouTube screens with some Critical Role cast members and special guest dabbling in fabled Daggerheart gameplay—but this time, with all the flair of the 1990s. Think grunge, y2k, neon, and most importantly CHARITY!

Funds will be raised via:

eBay Live auction

and

Tiltify

to support NCWIT and the Critical Role Foundation’s emergency relief efforts.

What is eBay Live?

We are beyond excited to be partnering with the lovely folks at eBay Live, an interactive, real-time shopping platform where buyers and sellers connect through live-streamed events on eBay. While you enjoy the nostalgic gameplay LIVE, you’ll also be able to bid in real time on super cool items to support the cause and chat with one another at the same time! Also, SOME items will continue to be available to bid on through Sunday September 21st.

FYI: In order to enjoy the stream on eBay Live and bid on auction items, you will need to log in or register for an eBay account.

What is NCWIT?

NCWIT, The National Center for Women & Information Technology, equips its community of nearly 1,600 universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations nationwide with resources for recruiting, retaining, and advancing women from K-12 and higher education through industry and entrepreneurial careers in computing and technology. If you want to know more about this wonderful organization, head over to ncwit.org.

How You Can Support:

• WATCH THE STREAM!!: Tune in via eBay Live, Beacon.tv, Twitch, & YouTube at 7pm  PT on Thursday, September 18th.
• Support via eBay Live auctions: You can bid live on Critical Role memorabilia—signed merch, art posters, and more—all of which will be auctioned exclusively on eBay live, with proceeds going to NCWIT. And, whoa baby, eBay Live will be contributing up to $10,000 in matching funds! As a note: SOME items will continue to be available to bid on through Sunday September 21st.
• Donate via Tiltify: So you just want to support the cause? No problem! If you don’t happen to see the Critical Role item you’ve been pining for in this lot of auction items, WE GOTCHA DUDE! With charitable donations via Tiltify you’ll still be able to contribute to CRF’s newest partner, NCWIT. BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE! The more money raised the more YOU can affect the game. Unlock messages from special guests, unleash a cataclysmic event, or provide aid to the players. So, if you wanna see it, GIVE GIVE GIVE—every cent counts! CHECK OUT ALL THE DONATION TIERS AND MILESTONES HERE.

They’re All That and a Bag of Chips!

TGiT is bringing you Daggerheart like never before with the coolest cast of characters oozing with ’90s flair joining our resident home-skillets, Matthew Mercer as Game Master and Ashley Johnson (President of the Critical Role Foundation) playing a new original character, Karen Marie Thomas! Check out the rest of the lineup—it’s literally bananas!

Will Friedel playing Joey “Squack” Powers
Danielle Fishel playing Reseda Hart Myers
Rider Strong playing Lucas
Jodie Sweetin playing Kasey AKA K.C.
Christine Lakin playing Sam “Samantha” Stone

Recap

All the homies are coming full force with a gang of laughter, hella pop‑culture shout‑outs, tongue‑in‑cheek references, floppy disks, dial‑up—oh and did we mention surprise guests such as….SIKE! We aren’t giving up the 411 that easily! You gotta tune in to find out 😜 BUT here’s a recap of the 411 on TGiT:

When Is It?

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7pm PT

Where to Watch

eBay Live, Beacon.tv, Twitch, & YouTube

What’s in the Auction

Exclusive and discontinued CR merch, signed cast memorabilia, beautiful art prints, and more on eBay Live. Check it out: bit.ly/CRFebay

Charity Focus

NCWIT as well as CRF’s emergency relief fund

Who’s Playing?

Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, Jodie Sweetin, and Christine Lakin

Mark Your Calendars

Get in the mirror and practice your best air guitar to get ready for a one‑shot that’s totally outta control. Whether you’re grunge or preppy, raver or surfer, tootsie-rolling or break dancing, this Daggerheart throwback will raise the roof—and raise funds for a great cause.

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of auction items, art reveals, and some serious ’90s jams coming your way soon. Critters, assemble—nostalgia is about to hit so hard… but for a charity! See you all on September 18th at 7pm PT—peace out ✌️!

Please note that these broadcasts are only scheduled for the times listed below.

Weird Kids

Season Finale!

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.

• Episode 24 releases Tuesday, September 9th at 5am Pacific exclusively on Beacon
• Get a sneak peak of Episode 24 on Tuesday, September 9th by checking out @TheWeirdKidsPod YouTube Channel

Critical Role Abridged

All the twists and turns of an episode of Critical Role in half the time! In Critical Role Abridged, the rich tapestry of a Critical Role campaign is lovingly distilled to its most pivotal, hilarious, and poignant moments in about 60-90 minutes per episode.

• Campaign 3, Episode 68 releases Tuesday, September 9th at 10am Pacific on YouTube
• Campaign 3, Episode 68 Podcast out Tuesday, September 9th on your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific
• Campaign 3, Episode 90 releases Tuesday, September 9th at 10am Pacific on Beacon

Port Chetney Pock O’Pea of Bells Hells into Daggerheart

This isn’t Travis Willingham’s first rodeo when it comes to porting his character into Daggerheart! In this third and final installation of porting Bells Hells characters to Daggerheart, watch as Travis and Matthew Mercer build Chetney Pock O’Pea of Bells Hell using the Daggerheart Core Set, current playtesting content in the Void (the Gnome ancestry), as well as an in-development Blood Hunter class and Blood domain!

To watch Chetney in action, watch the full video of our Daggerheart Live Show right now on Beacon.tv!

• Releases Tuesday, September 9th at 12pm Pacific on YouTube and Beacon

UNEND, Season 2

After their voyage of exploration goes awry, the crew of the Ship find themselves adrift in an unfamiliar realm where everything they know is called into question. With their beliefs, their bonds, and their lives at stake, they must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to find a way home.

• Episode 13 releases Wednesday, September 10th on the Midst Podcast YouTube at 10am Pacific and your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific
• Episode 15 releases Wednesday, September 10th on Beacon, Midst.co, and Podcast Subscribers at 5am Pacific

Oaths & Ash:

Indianapolis Live Show 2025

Dangerous forces gather as members of Bells Hells deal with their dark bargains and deadly debts mounting to be collected.

Featuring the founding cast of Critical Role, Robbie Daymond, and led by Game Master Matthew Mercer; this show will be our very first one-shot set in the world of Exandria and powered by Darrington Press’s roleplaying game: Daggerheart.

• Airs Thursday, September 11th at 7pm Pacific on Twitch and YouTube
• Rebroadcasts Friday, September 12th at 12am Pacific and 9am Pacific on Twitch
• VOD out Monday, September 15th at 12pm Pacific on YouTube
• Part 1 Podcast out September 18th on your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific
• Part 2 Podcast out September 23rd on your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific

You are cordially invited to celebrate Jester & Fjord as they set sail on married life! Enter a reception at the Lavish Chateau for exclusive and limited keepsakes in the Critical Role “Tie-The-Knot-Pop-Up-Shop” from October 3rd-5th in New York City.

RSVP for Your Half Hour of Shopping Here

Please note that these broadcasts are only scheduled for the times listed below.

Tales From The Stinky Dragon

Campaign 3: Kanon

A team of trained soldiers is caught in the middle of a war between distant deities and under-dwelling devils. As they turn the tide of this celestial crusade, a voice beckons them from the beyond—destiny or doom?

• Episode 25 releases Monday, September 1st on Beacon and the Tales From The Stinky Dragon Patreon at 12am Pacific.
• Episode 25 releases Wednesday, September 3rd on your favorite podcast streaming platform and the Tales From The Stinky Dragon YouTube at 12am Pacific.

Weird Kids

Sam Riegel is making his way to the booth to chat with Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe about his life as a fellow Weird Kid!

Come 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.

• Episode 23 releases Tuesday, September 2nd at 5am Pacific exclusively on Beacon
• Get a sneak peak of Episode 23 on Tuesday, September 2nd by checking out @TheWeirdKidsPod YouTube Channel

UPDATE for Critical Role Abridged

We’re taking a super quick break from Critical Role Abridged and we’ll be back next week on September 9th on both YouTube and Beacon!

Port Dorian Storm of Bells Hells into Daggerheart

Robbie Daymond is here to port Dorian Storm into Daggerheart. Watch as Matthew Mercer and Robbie sit down and build the blue bard that has captured all of our hearts to level 8 within the Daggerheart system!

To watch Dorian in action, watch the full video of our Daggerheart Live Show right now on Beacon.tv, or catch it on YouTube and Twitch premiering September 11th at 7pm Pacific.

• Releases Tuesday, September 2nd at 12pm Pacific on YouTube and Beacon

UNEND, Season 2

After their voyage of exploration goes awry, the crew of the Ship find themselves adrift in an unfamiliar realm where everything they know is called into question. With their beliefs, their bonds, and their lives at stake, they must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to find a way home.

• Episode 12 releases Wednesday, September 3rd on the Midst Podcast YouTube at 10am Pacific and your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific
• Episode 14 releases Wednesday, September 3rd for Beacon, Midst.co, and Podcast Subscribers at 5am Pacific

Roll For Mythicality: Rain Supreme

Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Matthew Mercer, and Sam Riegel are joining Rhett & Link and game master T.J. Chamber for a Roll for Mythicality Daggerheart adventure!

In this Daggerheart one-shot, our adventure is set in an alternate 1990s Seattle infused with a strange new magic. Our heroes are a fledgling grunge band imbued with fantastic abilities, but can they fight off the evil forces of “selling out” in time to pull off their big live show?

• Releases Wednesday, September 3rd at 3am Pacific on Mythical Society

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Half off membership with the code CRITMYTH

Narrative Telephone

Rhett & Link from Good Mythical Morning are making their way to Narrative Telephone!

Much like the game of telephone we all played in elementary school, Narrative Telephone involves a group of friends telling and re-telling a short story from one person to the next; with only their memory to help them recount what they heard. As the story inevitably changes and distorts, it becomes more and more outlandish and hilarious.

• Releases Wednesday, September 3rd at 12pm Pacific on Beacon
• Releases Wednesday, September 17th at 12pm Pacific on YouTube

Emotional Milestones

Critical Role celebrates 10 incredible years! Join Liam O'Brien and Sam Riegel as they share emotional milestones, revisit unforgettable characters, and reflect on their journey from Vox Machina to Mighty Nein and beyond. In this heartfelt panel, they discuss the challenges of returning to iconic roles, the joy of storytelling, and the powerful connections forged through the world of Dungeons & Dragons. From behind-the-scenes casting stories to their favorite campaign moments, this video is packed with laughter, nostalgia, and inspiration.

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ / ❓ Questions ❓

0:00 Anime Convention, Don't Age, Fan Cast, Swallowed, Did Not Make Any Sense
0:21 Critical Role Panel
1:06 How has it been visiting past characters from the previous campaigns in Critical Role?
3:24 Is there anybody that you would like to bring into that you have not worked with before?
6:05 Is there a character from your home game that you would like to cameo in the main campaigns?
8:43 What was our first dungeon and dragon character before Critical Role?
10:19 Have the emotions come back, and how have you been handling those emotions and bringing them into the writing room?
13:51 What was the most heart-wrenching moment in Critical Role for you?
17:01 What has been your favorite monster that you have fought in Critical Role?
18:56 What are some of your favorite character interactions that you had with another cast?
21:15 What would happen if Vax'ildan goes to Scanlan asking for help on how to make a love song for Keyleth?
22:50 Was Scanans emotional departure speech planned?
25:50 What sound would you put if you could put any song in the Vox Machina series?
28:17 What is something that you like about your character and their biggest flaws?
31:18 Which Deities of the pantheon is your favorite?

Skullduggery Playlist!

Featuring Tabletop Celebs telling Skullduggery Subclass Stories and more to come!

Skullduggery is a 5E urban fantasy companion, filled with new city-inspired subclasses, backgrounds, species, feats, spells, and equipment—all balanced for the 2024 5E ruleset. In addition, it comes with city establishment and organization ideas and 4 chapters of an all-new urban-themed Adventure that can be dropped into any campaign: The Oppression of Blood.

If you like gritty, urban, high-fantasy, 5E-based campaigns filled with dark alleys, poisons, guilds, politics, undead, action, and intrigue - this is for you! This book is for both players looking for new and exciting player options as well as Gamemasters building rough-and-tumble, intrigue-filled, urban campaigns.

15 subclasses already in the works with more available in stretch goals The Skullduggery Companion will include at least 15 new, original Subclasses for players to build their urban characters:

• Path of Metamorphosis Barbarian: Use experimental alchemy to release your primal self
• College of Knives Bard: Dazzle with a quick blade and a quick wit
• College of Poison Bard: Poison enemies with toxic words and toxic substances
• Swiftness Domain Cleric: Accelerate movement and protect freedom
• Circle of Vermin Druid: Find natural power in the heart of cities
• Duelist Fighter: Join a fighting school and master combat
• Warrior of Ink Monk: Etch manifestations of your focus onto your skin
• Highwayman / Highwaywoman Ranger: Commit crimes and defy the law for the greater good
• Acrobat Rogue: Practice acrobatics with a quarterstaff and achieve perfect balance
• Cryptblade Rogue: Stalk the crypts of the under city
• Deadeye Rogue: Take aim at what you want
• Enforcer Rogue: Threaten enemies with violence
• Sovereign Blood Sorcerer: Carry the weight of the kingdom in your magic
• Grim Reaper Patron Warlock: Balance the scale of death
• Spiritologist Wizard: Practice necromancy with the aid of spirits

We’re designing these Subclasses to be evocative and powerful enough to be very attractive to players, while avoiding game imbalance. All of these subclasses are created to feel at home in and around major cities, but can certainly hold their own in any setting.

You'll have all the elements you need to add that gruff and tough survivalism to your games. There's fitting backgrounds and new weaponry for a myriad of potential customizations.

Skullduggery Kickstarter Page

There's so much stuff!

Please note that these broadcasts are only scheduled for the times listed below.

Weird Kids

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.

• Episode 22 releases Tuesday, August 26th at 5am Pacific exclusively on Beacon
• Get a sneak peak of Episode 22 on Tuesday, August 26th by checking out @TheWeirdKidsPod YouTube Channel

Critical Role Abridged

All the twists and turns of an episode of Critical Role in half the time! In Critical Role Abridged, the rich tapestry of a Critical Role campaign is lovingly distilled to its most pivotal, hilarious, and poignant moments in about 60-90 minutes per episode.

• Campaign 3, Episode 67 releases Tuesday, August 26that 10am Pacific on YouTube
• Campaign 3, Episode 67 Podcast out Tuesday, August 26th on your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific
• Campaign 3, Episode 89 releases Tuesday, August 26th at 10am Pacific on Beacon

Making Fearne Calloway of Bell's Hells in Daggerheart

Join Matthew Mercer as he guides Ashley Johnson in building the beloved Fearne Calloway of the Bells Hells in Daggerheart.

To watch Fearne in action, watch the full video of our Daggerheart Live Show on Beacon.tv starting August 28th!

• Releases Tuesday, August 26th at 12pm Pacific on Beacon and YouTube

UNEND, Season 2

After their voyage of exploration goes awry, the crew of the Ship find themselves adrift in an unfamiliar realm where everything they know is called into question. With their beliefs, their bonds, and their lives at stake, they must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to find a way home.

• Episode 11 releases Wednesday, August 27th on the Midst Podcast YouTube at 10am Pacific and your favorite podcast streaming service at 5am Pacific
• Episode 13 releases Wednesday, August 27th on Beacon, Midst.co, and Podcast Subscribers at 5am Pacific

Oaths & Ash: Indianapolis Live Show

Dangerous forces gather as members of Bells Hells deal with their dark bargains and deadly debts mounting to be collected.

Featuring the founding cast of Critical Role, Robbie Daymond, and led by Game Master Matthew Mercer; this show will be our very first one-shot set in the world of Exandria and powered by Darrington Press’s roleplaying game: Daggerheart.

• VOD and Podcast out Thursday, August 28th at 7pm Pacific on Beacon

Critical Role Cooldown | Oaths & Ash | Indianapolis Live Show 2025

Get a backstage pass to our Indianapolis Live Show! You’ll be right there with the cast at Fishers Event Center immediately after our Daggerheart live show to experience the cast’s post-show reactions.

• Releases Thursday, August 28th at 7pm Pacific only on Beacon