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Brennan Lee Mulligan

Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

A prominent figure in tabletop role-playing and narrative entertainment, known for creating Dimension 20 and producing content on Dropout.tv. Serves as Dungeon Master and host of Critical Role's fourth campaign, guiding collaborative storytelling and world-building for audiences. Also recognized for appearances across multiple actual play podcasts and comedy shows, demonstrating versatility in improvisational performance and game design.

Episode Appearances

Critical Role

Critical Role · Apr 16, 2026

The Point of No Return | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 22 Part 1

Serves as DM for Campaign 4, narrating the Golden Orchard flashback and present-day sewer combat encounter

Tabletop RPG Combat MechanicsNarrative Worldbuilding in Fantasy SettingsCharacter Development Through Flashbacks
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Dear Hank & John

Dear Hank & John · Apr 15, 2026

448: Doogie Howser, Boy Chaplin

Mentioned as example of quick-thinking person suitable for interplanetary diplomacy

Novel Writing and Creative EngagementSocial Media Addiction and Algorithmic ControlHealthcare Insurance and Life Planning
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Apr 2, 2026

The Vanishing | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 20 Part 1

Hosts and narrates Campaign 4, introducing the episode and guiding the narrative of the investigation

Magical crime scene investigation and forensic detectionIllusion magic as a tool for political manipulation and deceptionInter-house political intrigue and factional conflict
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 26, 2026

Hand & Wheel | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 19 Part 1

Introduces Campaign 4 and narrates the episode, managing both the Falconers' Rebellion and Employees' Table storylines

Spell Glyph Manufacturing and ForgerySupply Chain Security in Magical ProductionPolitical Conspiracy Investigation
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 24, 2026

Tale Gate | Episode 2 | Discussing Up To C4E18

Dungeon Master for Campaign 4 creating NPCs, lore, and homebrew mechanics for the Seekers table

Character relationship development mechanicsHomebrew D&D subclass design (Daredevil fighter)Grief and emotional processing in roleplay
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 17, 2026

Vindicta & Vale | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 18 Part 2

Dungeon Master and narrator for Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 18 Part 2

Tabletop RPG Combat MechanicsCharacter Death and Resurrection RulesNarrative Investigation and Clue Discovery
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 12, 2026

Vindicta & Vale | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 18 Part 1

Hosted and narrated the Campaign 4 episode, providing world-building and NPC interactions

Celestial summoning and divine magic ritualsAncient temple archaeology and historical preservationMagical heart transplantation and body transformation
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 10, 2026

The Place of Wings | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 17 Part 2

Dungeon Master and narrator guiding the adventure through Tanisar and managing combat encounters

Tactical Combat MechanicsCharacter Ability SynergyNecromantic Magic Systems
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Mar 10, 2026

What Makes the Guests of 'Good Hang' Laugh

Performer on 'Very Important People' known for improvisational comedy

Streaming Entertainment PlatformsReality Television FormatsSketch Comedy and Absurdist Humor
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 5, 2026

The Place of Wings | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 17 Part 1

Dungeon Master and narrator for Critical Role Campaign 4, guiding the story and controlling all NPCs and enemies

Ancient Celestial Temples and ArchaeologyNecromantic Magic and Undead AnimationNoble House Politics and Family Secrets
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Mar 3, 2026

Visions of Shadow & Stone | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 16 Part 2

Dungeon Master and narrator of Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 16 Part 2

Ancient celestial summoning rituals and divine sacrifice mechanicsShadow creature possession and psychological manipulation in cursed environmentsEnvironmental navigation in magically-corrupted wastelands
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 26, 2026

Visions of Shadow & Stone | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 16 Part 1

Dungeon Master and host of Critical Role Campaign 4, guiding narrative and adjudicating mechanics for the adventuring party

Prophecy Validation and Historical ResearchResurrection Ethics and Undeath MechanicsFamily Loyalty vs. Group Survival
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Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom · Feb 23, 2026

#1063 - Charlie Houpert - How to Survive the Death of Your Old Self

D&D creator; example of academically-inclined person developing cutting humor as defense against bullying

Personal identity evolution and the death of old selvesResults-Actions-Emotions-Spirituality developmental pyramidUnteachable lessons and wisdom transmission across generations
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 19, 2026

Flight to Castle Torch | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 15 Part 1

Dungeon Master and narrator of Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 15

Character Backstory and MotivationMagical Artifact Identification and AttunementAerial Travel and Transportation Magic
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A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich

A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich · Feb 18, 2026

Our Most Challenging Last Meal Yet

Guest whose Last Meals episode lasted 3 hours 47 minutes, setting record for longest booth time

Last Meals episode production process and workflowGuest research and biographical deep-dives for content relevanceIngredient sourcing from defunct businesses and specialty restaurants
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 17, 2026

A Bridge Too Far | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 14 Part 2

Dungeon Master running the campaign and narrating the episode's combat encounter and world-building

Combat encounter design and pacingTactical positioning and movement mechanicsSpell usage and action economy in D&D 5e
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 12, 2026

A Bridge Too Far | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 14 Part 1

Dungeon Master and narrator of Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 14

Undead resurrection and consciousness preservationPolitical intrigue and house-based faction dynamicsDruidic philosophy and the old path religion
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The Magnus Archives

The Magnus Archives · Feb 11, 2026

RQ Network Feed Drop - Push the Roll with Ross Bryant: The Butterfly Factory Part 1 with Brennan Lee Mulligan

Guest player in The Butterfly Factory episode, known for collaborative storytelling and actual play content

Call of Cthulhu tabletop RPG mechanics and actual play formats1970s New York avant-garde art scene and Warhol Factory cultureImprovised comedy horror storytelling techniques
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 10, 2026

Seeking Sanctuary | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 13 Part 2

Dungeon Master and narrator of Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 13 Part 2

Political intrigue and house rivalriesEscape and evasion tacticsUndead magic and necromancy
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 5, 2026

Seeking Sanctuary | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 13 Part 1

Dungeon Master and narrator of Critical Role Campaign 4, guiding the narrative and controlling NPCs

Political intrigue and noble house dynamicsCharacter backstory and emotional motivationDeception and social engineering mechanics
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Feb 3, 2026

The Giant's Belt | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 12 Part 2

Hosts and narrates this episode of Critical Role Campaign 4

Political conspiracy and house intrigueDocument forgery and authenticationEspionage and internal security breaches
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Jan 29, 2026

The Giant's Belt | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 12 Part 1

Serves as DM and narrator for Campaign 4, introducing the episode and world-building

Political intrigue between Sundered HousesDemonic infiltration of religious institutionsSupply chain warfare and logistics disruption
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Jan 27, 2026

Make Merry | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 11 Part 2

Hosts and narrates the Critical Role campaign, managing the world and NPCs

Petrification magic mechanics and reversalPaladin divine sense abilities and detection magicHouse Taconus conspiracy and operations
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Critical Role

Critical Role · Jan 27, 2026

Tale Gate | Episode 1 | Discussing Up To C4E11

DM for Campaign 4; discusses worldbuilding philosophy, moral nuance in institutions, and magic item design

Character Development Through Emergent PlayMoral Complexity in Fantasy InstitutionsCombat as Narrative Metaphor
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The Adventure Zone

The Adventure Zone · Jan 8, 2026

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

Guest game master running the Dadlands campaign; creator of Dimension 20 and other content on Dropout.tv

Tabletop Roleplaying Game DesignImprovisation and Comedy PerformanceSerialized Narrative Structure
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Nov 25, 2025

Fiasco! (Part Two)

Player and performer in the Fiasco episode, contributing to collaborative storytelling and character development

Tabletop RPG Game DesignCollaborative Storytelling MechanicsCharacter Development in Games
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Nov 11, 2025

Fiasco! (Part One)

Host and player of Bark Harblin, a 485-year-old dwarven adventurer character

Fiasco tabletop roleplay systemDragon Slayers playsetImprovised narrative performance
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Aug 26, 2025

Fireside Chat for Chapter Four and All of Book One

Game Master and co-creator of Worlds Beyond Number; discusses campaign design, villain characterization, and narrative philosophy

Character Development and TransformationNarrative Branching and Consequence SimulationGame Mechanics as Storytelling Tools
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The Adventure Zone

The Adventure Zone · Aug 21, 2025

ATTN: Live shows up in MaxFun BoCo feed!

Creator and host of the fourth installment of Dadlands, a live show being released to MaxFun members

Podcast membership programsLive show recording distributionPremium content access models
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Aug 19, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: The New Worlds Beyond

Guest participant in episode 54 fireside chat discussing character and narrative writing insights

Book One finale and narrative closure in serialized podcastsGame system design and modification for narrative podcastsPatreon monetization strategy for actual-play content
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Aug 12, 2025

WWW #54: There Is a Path and We are On It

Dungeon Master and primary narrator for Worlds Beyond Number, orchestrating the narrative and all non-player characters

Narrative D&D Campaign StructureCharacter Moral Conflict and AgencyMagic System Design and Thematic Integration
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Jul 8, 2025

The Horner Corner with Grant O'Brien!

Voice actor who performs all characters in 'The Wizard, the Witch and the Wild One' discussed throughout the episode

Fantasy worldbuilding and character designVoice acting and character performanceNarrative-driven podcast formats
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · May 27, 2025

WWW #49: The New World

Dungeon Master and narrator for Worlds Beyond Number, voices all NPCs and describes world events

Fantasy worldbuilding and magic systemsCharacter-driven narrative storytellingMoral dilemmas in warfare and leadership
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Apr 22, 2025

CLASS ACTION with Lou Wilson

Competitive drafter selecting Barbarian, Druid, and Paladin; focused on damage output strategy

D&D Class Selection StrategyParty Composition and SynergyCombat Encounter Design
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Apr 8, 2025

WWW #46: Their Sorrow is My Sorrow

Serves as DM, controlling all NPCs including Joryn, the man in black, and orchestrating the military conflict.

Character Reconciliation and Emotional VulnerabilitySpiritual Identity and Self-ActualizationPurpose-Driven Character Development
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Mar 25, 2025

WWW #45: Nothing

Served as the primary storyteller and game master for the entire episode

D&D Campaign Narrative StructureFantasy Worldbuilding and Magic SystemsCharacter Development Through Moral Choices
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Mar 11, 2025

WWW #44: To the Bone

Serves as DM and narrator for the entire campaign, controlling all NPCs and environmental storytelling

D&D Campaign Narrative StructureCharacter Torture and Moral StakesMagic System Design and Limitations
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Feb 25, 2025

WWW #43: Speak With Animals

Designed and ran the Worlds Beyond Number campaign, created world and all NPCs

Tabletop RPG Game MasteringFantasy World-BuildingCharacter Development in Collaborative Storytelling
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Feb 11, 2025

WWW #42: Match My Breath and Walk in My Footsteps

Created, edited, designed and scored the episode; voiced all NPCs and world elements

Military strategy and logistics in fantasy settingsMoral ambiguity in warfare and collateral damagePolitical intrigue and institutional power dynamics
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Jan 29, 2025

WWW #41: Peace and Quiet

Serves as DM and voices all NPCs and creatures in this fantasy roleplay episode

Military strategy and logistics in fantasy warfareMoral ambiguity in leadership decision-makingPolitical intrigue and information control
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Jan 14, 2025

WWW #40: Aid and Comfort

Created, edited, designed, and scored the episode; voiced all NPCs and environmental narration

Fantasy military campaigns and logisticsPersecution of magical minoritiesIndigenous cultures and spiritual traditions in fantasy settings
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Worlds Beyond Number

Worlds Beyond Number · Nov 26, 2024

WWW #38: Abassin

Created and performed all characters and world elements for this fantasy narrative episode

Fantasy storytelling and narrative worldbuildingCharacter-driven fantasy roleplayStrategic military retreat scenarios
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