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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 25 May 28, 2026

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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/.

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 24 May 14, 2026

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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/.

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 23 Apr 30, 2026

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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/.

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The Adventure Zone Versus A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Live in Columbus! Apr 23, 2026

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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.

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MaxFunDrive 2026: Cousinverse BoCo Teaser! Apr 20, 2026

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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!

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 22 Apr 16, 2026

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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/

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 21 Apr 02, 2026

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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/

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 20 Mar 19, 2026

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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&nd=1&dlsi=7a09f77fc450459a; "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/.

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 19 Mar 05, 2026

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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

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The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 18 Feb 19, 2026

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The Trial of Conjuration, Part I

Rictus, 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-disco

Original Music by Griffin McElroy

Additional 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/;

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