The Adventure Zone

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 they have wronged. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "Chewing Devil Grass", "Palaver", and "Skin Writhes Anxious" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Circus Minute" by Orion Williams: https://toolofgod.com/; "Ancient Winds"  by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; and "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/.  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 wizards to quite literally confront their past actions. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "VIII", "Skin Writhes Anxious", and "Chewing Devil Grass" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Fireball" and "Night Sky" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm;  "Grande Vista" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; and Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 to sacrifice more than they ever expected. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Fireball" and "Sunny Day" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Skin Writhes Anxious" and "VIII" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; and “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 enchantment? Additional Music in this Episode: "Discovery" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; and "Thatched Villagers" and "Clothe the Fields with Plenty" by Axletree: https://youtube.com/c/AxletreeMusic.  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 to the full episode, plus all the other bonus content we've posted over the years, including some not-yet aired live episodes! You can become a member at MaximumFun.Org/Join We'll be celebrating for the next two weeks with bonus goals and daily livestreams on YouTube, so follow us there and on Instagram. or check our website to stay up to date on everything we have planned! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; “Oneiri” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/; and "Rust Colony" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Atmosphere for Documentaries" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; "The Apotheosis of All Deserts" , "VIII", and "Chewing Devil Grass" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “The Redemption in Her Arms, the Light at the End of Her Tunnel" by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/;  "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/; "Haze" and "Time is Ticking" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com;  "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm;  "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; and "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Fireball", "Night Sky", and "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "Pearly Carapice", "Skin Writhes Anxious" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/;  “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "ATH" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=9db2f1db3f7649c9 "Jingle Bells Calm" and "Midnight Tale" by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; "Death" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/;  and"tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/. Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/;  "Skin Writhes Anxious",  and "III" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/;  "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: "Night Sky" and "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "Haunts" by Triple5 Here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/triple5-here/'; and Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/. Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/our-services.html Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Conjuration, Part IRictus, 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 well.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "My Starship" and "The Unknown", by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Time is Ticking" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; "III" and "Pearly Carapace" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Atmosphere for Documentaries" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/;Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 take their fate into their own hands.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Atmosphere for Documentaries" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/;  "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” and “The Redemption in Her Arms, the Light at the End of Her Tunnel" by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/;  and "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/.Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 rivals in a decisive battle.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode:"Pearly Carapaice", "Chewing Devil Grass", "III", "Gentle Sol", and "Skin Writhes Anxious"  by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; The Redemption in Her Amrs” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Death" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 this episode: "Line of Fire", "ChecksForFree", "Heading West" and "Dirt Road Traveller" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Transmutation, Part IIIt’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 alliances.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode:"tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; and “The Redemption in Her Amrs” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Transmutation, Part IIt 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 prizes; below, watery depths and hungry eels.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "My Starship", "Fireball", and "Sunny Day" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; annd "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; “Time Travel is Possible”, “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun”, and "The Redemption in Her Arms" by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; "Jar of Flies" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/;  and "Over Soul" by Evan Schaffer: https://www.evanschaeffermusic.com/.Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "ATH" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=9db2f1db3f7649c9 "Death" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; "Jingle Bells Calm" by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "Sound the Alarms" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/.Native American Aid: https://nativepartnership.org/naa/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Evocation, Part IFour of the massive elementals battle for glory and prizes – but the reward for last-place is death. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode:  "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Touchpoint" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; and "Redemption" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/.Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 . . . and so is betrayal.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "Over Soul" by Evan Schaffer: https://www.evanschaeffermusic.com/; and "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/.Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Evocation, Part IITheir 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 more a powerful evocation, elimination is guaranteed.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; "Over Soul" by Evan Schaffer: https://www.evanschaeffermusic.com/; "Sound the Alarms" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; and "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/.Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Evocation, Part IThe 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 Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Unforseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "Haze" and "Time is Ticking" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Atmosphere for Documentaries" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; and “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/.Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” and "A Month of Dust" by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Beneath Dark Clouds" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; and "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 RIGHT NOW, so be sure to check them out, or go to MaximumFun.Org/Join to become a member. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "A Chilling Tale" and "Welcome Home" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; "Unforseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode:  "Aisles" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; and "Eutophic WITH BEAT" by Mystery Mammal: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Tqf9Yj15NqruGjhlKa6yb?si=bPMsyshuT5KVi3MeapM4hw&nd=1&dlsi=4cba1afcb02c42e3.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IIIThe 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 the top?Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Blato" by Shay Brahem x Fachhochschule Dortmund: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/shay-braheem/contact; and "Lurking in the Shadows" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IIThe 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 Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoAdditional Music in this Episode: "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; "Simple Song" and "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IThe 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 one-another.Ziggurat Map: https://www.themcelroy.family/content/uploads/2025/06/Ziggurat_Map.pngRoyale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; and “Oneiri” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of DivinationSixty-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 rest shall meet a different fate.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 him?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Apex" by Alexander Nakarada: http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com; and "Zombie Rock" and "Boom" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 only intruders into the story. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark!  Additional Music in this Episode: '"Heavy Drums Bass", "Green Daze", and "Modern Rock Boy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 guide to help them, can the monster hunters track down the secrets of Sherwood Forest?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Thatched Villagers" and "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode:"Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "A Human Being" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "The Vikings are Coming!" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Chill Down", "Gearing Up", and "Right as Rain" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Steps on the Beach" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/; and "Darude - Sandstorm [Chiptune Version]" by BildPünkT: https://soundcloud.com/lichttrager.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Blood in the Water", "Courage My Love", and "This Could Get Dark" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; and "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Thunder" by The Wanderer: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/stranger/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Turn around" and "Espérides" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "This Could Get Dark", "Hellafunk", "Chill Down", and "Blood in the Water" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Tense Music for Tense Scenes" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "The Vikings are Coming!" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'. National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "The Get Away", "Courage My Love", "Action", "The Heavy Three", "Discipline", "Blood in the Water", and "Questions" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "Emerald Therapy" and "Sk8board" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Jingle Bells 3" by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; and "Sick of" and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Heading Home", "Colossal", "Gearing Up", "Blood in the Water", and "Surveillance" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Lurking Terror" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Sick of" and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Dear Mr. Super Computer" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; and "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

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 (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; "The Drama" by Rafael Krux: https://www.rafaelkrux.com/#/; "The Get Away", "Chill Down", and "This Could Get Dark" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Beverly Hills" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Turn around" and "Sick of" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "A Nexus of Waves" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; and High Sky" by Patrick Davies: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/patrick-davies/.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.comHarmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Our heroes have a plan to work with Dr. Killdeath and take a secret escape route off the island – but can they fight off a whole hoard of guards first? It's a blast!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Walk Tall"and "The Heavy Three" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Task Man" and "Cool Boy "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Flamenco Rhythm" by Sunsearcher: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sunsearcher/; and "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Mutt takes his shot. Phileaux gets dressed up. Lady Godwin establishes dominance.Live from the Tampa Theatre, the gang crashes the famous Capulet ball and all hell breaks loose. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Abnimals cooperate with the affable Dr. Killdeath in his volcano fortress on Governor's Island. They've gotten in – but can they get out?Sgt. Salamander performed by Brennan Lee Mulligan: https://brennanleemulligan.com/Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Sweet n Dirty", "Heads Turn", "Neo Soul", "Deja Vu", "Colossal", "The Heavy Three", "Courage My Love", and "Walk Tall" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/. World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Abnimals work with the rest of the Greenback Guardians to find Carver, but must pose as villains to get into the fortress of Governor's Island. It's the team-up of their dream-up!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Slice of Life" by Bryan Teoh: https://www.bryanteoh.com/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Mindsweep", "Chill Down", "Action", "The Get Away", and "Black Tears" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "A Human Being" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Instrumental Sontagsfaherer" by Patrick Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqee4AUSj6Jocrsr-uDEAmA; and "High on Loungin'" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Abnimal heroes drive a hard bargain with Clamgela to meet the Walrus. But first they have to make another deal – with Dr. Killdeath!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Lurking Terror" and "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "First Rays", "Catch and Release", "Bittersweet", "Nashville Lights", "Awkward Cafe", "Chill Down", "Mindsweep", and "Action" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; and "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Navy Seal, Axe-o-Lyle, Roger Moore, and Artie Ficial need to sneak into the bank's IT Department in order to make their date with destiny – destiny named Clamgela!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "First Rays", "Gearing Up", "Bittersweet", and "Bounce" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Flipping In" and "Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have Liftoff" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "Abandoned Robot Puppy" by Jangwa: https://tommasocroce.eu/; "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; and "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com. World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Armed with new allies and new information, the Abnimals head to the Future Dryer-ia to stake out the whereabouts of Clamgela!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Make Funk" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; "The Cleaner" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Surveillance", "Chi Town Funk", "Blood in the Water", "Bittersweet", and "Mindsweep" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/.Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Have the gang made enemies made along the way, or could they be future friends? The Abnimals form an unlikely alliance and gather some new best acquaintances as they search for the mysterious Clamgela and Walrus.Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Awkward Cafe", "Blood in the Water", "The Get Away", and "Catch and Release" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Instrumental Sontagsfaherer" by Patrick Steel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqee4AUSj6Jocrsr-uDEAmA; "Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have Liftoff" by Wax Lyricist: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/wax-lyricist/; "Darude - Sandstorm [Chiptune Version]" by BildPünkT: https://soundcloud.com/lichttrager; and "Sick of" and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/.Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

It's an axolotl! It's a seal! It's a robot coat rack to the rescue as the Abnimals infiltrate the Enforcement Headquarters to find Goshua Darnet and their hero beyond.Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Slingshot", "Hellafunk", "Blood in the Water", "Awkward Cafe", and "Gearing Up" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Dear Mr. Super Computer" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; and "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish.Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Security doors and corporate offices stand between the Abnimals and their one chance at finding Carver. Can they wind their way through the cubicle maze to deliver a heartfelt apology?Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Hellafunk", "Slingshot", and "Bittersweet" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Darude - Sandstorm [Chiptune Version]" by BildPünkT: https://soundcloud.com/lichttrager; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; and "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/.Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz