The Madness Table: A Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Podcast
Roll for sanity, and take your seat at The Madness Table; a DND 5e actual play podcast. Join four friends in this story first, rules second campaign of chaos, as they explore the darkest and deadliest elements the Forgotten Realms have to offer.
Reviews for this module, Out of the Abyss written by Wizards of the Coast, state "experienced DM required" and "survive or die". It also boasts interesting mechanics and optional rule sets not seen in most DnD 5e games such as the Sanity Ability Score.
Dungeon Master: William Johnston
Players: Andrew Walker, Brendan Proal, Sam Conklin
Episodes release weekly on Wednesdays! For show inquiries, please email themadnesstable@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @TheMadnessTable.
Episodes
202 episodes
Bonus Action! Mysterious Island Episodes 22-27 Q&A
Join us as we talk Q&A for episodes 22-27, the Mysterious Island arc, during our new Bonus Action segment! If you would like to submit questions for us to answer during future Bonus Action segments, email us at TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com ...
Naked & Afraid in the Underdark - Episodes 1&2
In The Madness Table's pilot episode, our player characters (hobgoblin cleric Indigo, human wizard Sephel, and aasimar warlock Lara) all awaken imprisoned in the Underdark. Working with their fellow prisoners, they attempt to get their bearings...
The Daring Escape - Episode 3
Our heroes have been given an intriguing offer: a chance to escape in return for revenge. But the drow aren't the only evils in this subterranean wonderland. Giant insects and savage beasts lurk in every corner. Everything is food for som...
Falling Deeper into Madness - Episode 4
Continuing mid-combat from last episode, the party must decide if it's worth it to collect their items or if they should prioritize finding a means to escape in the chaos. With giant enemies and the never-ending drow presence encroaching, somet...
A Fondness for Tentacles - Episode 5
After making the incorrect choice on which direction to go next, the the party awakens after falling deeper into the Underdark to find Sephel entombed and...transforming? They must decide what this means and now that exit is even further out of...
Between a Grick and a Hard Place - Episode 6
With a transformed Sephel and a new friend in tow, the party ventures through the Underdark seeking refuge. But they aren't the only being creeping these tunnels. Will our heroes survive this subterranean encounter? Dungeons and Dragons...
Who Survives the Shadows? - Episode 7
The party steps into the dusty halls of a long displaced castle deep in the Underdark. As the doors slam behind them strange crystals and undead denezins spring to life. What madness awaits within this fell fortress? Dungeons and Dragon...
Monsters Below, Monsters Above - Episode 8
With the battle won, the party attempts to lick their wounds but fate has other plans. Lara faces difficult choices while the rest of the party attempts a rescue mission. But will they be in time?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthr...
Sephel's Cleaning Service - Episode 9
Sephel decides how best to tell the party about Sarith's demise at the hands of a "friend". A new direction is chosen and investigation begins into what sort of magic this place holds. A far-off scream leads the party to yet another deadly enco...
The Fairy Tells a Fairy Tale - Episode 10
The party spends some time learning about the history of this castle from their new companion, Ethera. Stool and Indigo bond in the library, Sephel and Lara duel with their wits as secrets come to light. Where will the decide to go next when ea...
The Maddening Tide - Episode 11
Truths come to light as Lara investigates beneath the castle and Indigo researches in the library. Stool says a fond farewell to Eldef. But not all is well in this strange subterranean castle. What else will come to light? What gnaws at the edg...
A Fit of Madness - Episode 12
The party suffers the results of their failed sanity checks. What chaos will they unleash on each other? What other horrors await them as they continue their journey?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adven...
Arts and Crafts in the Underdark - Episode 13
The party licks their wounds and takes stock of new resources. As they continue their exploration of the castle Lara crafts and Sephel studies as Indigo sings along. What wonders will they uncover this week?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edit...
Crisis in the Courtyard Part 1 - Episode 14
Now on the other side of their secret tunnel, the party gets to know their new friend and continues to explore. But there is trouble and wonders aplenty awaiting them just around the bend. Will they survive this encounter?Dungeons and D...
Crisis in the Courtyard Part 2 - Episode 15
We resume mid-combat! Now down another ally the party continues to battle their ambushers in the accursed courtyard. Will our heroes survive the encounter? At what costs?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss a...
Row Row Row Your Boat - Episode 16
The players were saved by a mysterious gentleman demanding all of their gold. Luckily they have many days to negotiate prices. A bit of downtime was needed for our players. Just some fishing, bonding and strategic planning. Surely nothing bad h...
Oops! More Tentacles! - Episode 17
We begin in combat, another tentacle-y creature with alarming abilities faces our heroes! The party needs to survive, prevent the boat from sinking and repair their transportation all while being silent enough to prevent additional enemies from...
Strange Encounters on the Deep Lake - Episode 18
The party encounters a strange underdark denizen on the way to Sloop-A-Doop. But things at the Kua-Toa trading post are not as advertised. Will the party accept a strange errand on behalf of the Sea Mother?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Editi...
Wrath of the Deep Father Part 1 - Episode 19
As the Deep Father emerges from the water pandemonium breaks loose across Sloop-A-Doop. Will the party be able to capitalize on the chaos or will they find themselves in the grips of madness?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough ...
Wrath of the Deep Father Part 2 - Episode 20
The party continues their encounter with the Deep Father aka the freaking Demogorgon! Sephel and Indigo are both in the grips of madness, can Lara save them in time? Can she save herself?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of O...
Wrath of the Deep Father Part 3 - Episode 21
The consequences of Lara's decision are seen as the party fights to survive the havoc being wreaked on Sloop-A-Doop. Sephel and Indigo partake in a bit of friendly fire and both Stool and Grim find themselves teetering on the brink of death...T...
New Friends, New Enemies - Episode 22
The part washes ashore on a strange rocky island after days of magical slumber on the Deep Lake. As they explore they find new allies, new enemies and strange secrets aplenty. Will they live to tell the tale?Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edi...
Peekaboo with a Basilisk - Episode 23
The owner of this island has allowed her hounddog pet Basilisk to wander freely, seeking out our hidden party members. Will the party survive this game of peekaboo with a basilisk or will their journey be set in stone here on this island?
A Hairy Situation Part 1 - Episode 24
A beachfront stroll between a naive Indigo and the matron of this island results in yet another monumental change for the party dynamics. Meanwhile, Sephel and Stool take on the Basilisk with their new friend, Lady Laboda.Dungeons and D...
A Hairy Situation Part 2 - Episode 25
We pick up mid-combat! One thing is for certain...the party will not be the same after this battle! Truths will come to light and true natures will be revealed.Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure m...