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DnD Versus

@dndversus.bsky.social

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The NPR of D&D podcasts with a rotating player chair anytime a character kicks the bucket. DM: @whyballoo New episodes every other Thursday. Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/DnDVersus Art by @rachelgeorge

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DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Use these in your campaign, or just enjoy some fun wordplay with your morning coffee, but read these in Alex Trebek voice as @whyballoo.bsky.social intended

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Also, no AI was used in the creation of these riddles nor in any of the work for my D&D series podcast @dndversus.bsky.social because I, my editor, and my guests are simply built better.

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Came up with 3 riddles for a DND mini I kicked off last night I'm proud of (I'll thread and put the answers to each in the following post) Nonsense, garbage, inanity, or a load of/on which you might take a nap?

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

If you're stuck in Hell in D&D, you can either fight your way through hordes of demons, or you can go the way of shenanigans and hijinks to trick your way out. One guess which way @christhefriend.bsky.social is going: open.spotify.com/episode/30or...

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S2E8 - Hell's Got Talent

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Frankensteins Did 9/11 @christhefriend.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

If you haven't checked out my appearance on @dndversus.bsky.social yet, you are missing out! Specifically, you're missing out on Sister Maggie Mae Moonstone, the little gnome nun with the big plans to save the world.

Oh, sweet Garl, preserve us.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What if dragons honked like geese

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

New episode is up wherein you can hear me valiantly attempt to maintain dramatic tension while repeatedly saying "poop river." bsky.app/profile/dndv...

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We're back with a new episode: Dr. Palius arrives at Hell's Doodoo Grotto to meet a familiar character- wherever you get your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/7Enu...

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S2E6 - The Doodoo Grotto

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Here's the Patreon where you can get ad free episodes and come at me for my Dungeon Mastering www.patreon.com/c/DnDVersus

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Get more from Balloo - DnD Versus on Patreon. One DM - One Player. Support Balloo - DnD Versus and get exclusive access to their work.

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I'm doing a quality check on the next episode of @dndversus.bsky.social before publishing today and had forgotten I made a "rule of cool" decision challenging anyone disagreeing to join the Patreon for $1 a month to debate. Pay me to debate me is a harder line than I ever thought myself capable.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We were unable to release our planned episode this month, so @whyballoo.bsky.social popped in and popped off about his first principles for Dungeon Mastering. We'll be back with our next regular episode on June 15: open.spotify.com/show/2L9WfzI...

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DnD Versus Trailer

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Frankensteins Did 9/11 @christhefriend.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

My old DM @haljohnsonbooks.bsky.social can attest to the fact that my main strategy for keeping my characters alive was to make them too fun to kill. Don't play the game, play the man.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Our next episode will be delayed and arrives on May 20th. By way of consolation we're announcing that our next player is @christhefriend.bsky.social @whyballoo.bsky.social is so excited that we're reminding him regularly that he should at least *try* to kill Chris' character once in a while.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

How does one thwart a DM who wants to be thwarted? Maybe our next episode should be called "To Thwart a Thwarter" - we'll workshop the title but here's a teaser for our next episode dropping May 15 wherever you get your podcasts:

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

My favorite thing is when players pick up on a subtlety of how I'm doing an NPC voice to anticipate a reveal and JT nails this one and manages it in a surprising way that actually has me- the DM- on edge. Enjoyed where this went, excited about where it's going. Listen where you get your podcasts:

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Doctor, I'd like you to meet the Doctor. Doctor, this is the Doctor. Introductions may be an art but this episode is just plain fun. The Two Doctor Problem: open.spotify.com/episode/5FSp...

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S2E5 - The Two Doctor Problem

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I had parts in not one but TWO Gilbert and Sullivan musicals in middle school, and Pirates of Penzance is full of bangers so I was glad to pull one out for this episode

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Dr. Palius ventures into Baphomet's labyrinthine military camp to confront... Himself?! We're getting a little Spider Versey but with more Gilbert & Sullivan. New episode: open.spotify.com/episode/2VEh...

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S2 E4 - The Redundancy

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

New episode arrives this weekend where we see the aftermath of the D&D Rising test and follow Dr. Paleus through a realm of hell.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

New episode is out today where the good doctor Palius Amicir joins our D&D Infernal realm take on Red Rising Valles Marineris contest to select the general that will lead hell's armies to the land of the living: open.spotify.com/episode/6GMx...

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S2 E3 - DnD Rising

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Small cut from a recent DND Versus recording, I *love* giving players a wealth of magic items and tools, and the blank check* I give JT in this one is SURE to lead to some fun shenanigans. *I said that his character's wheelchair has 4 portals connected to fixed locations of the player's choosing

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Balloo gives the player, JT, a "blank check" of 4 magic portals that can go anywhere on their character's wheelchair which leads to JT calling Balloo insane and a fun exchange about empowering players to tell *their* story

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

In case you thought that switching to monthly episodes means toning things down, this is what our current player in residence had to say to Balloo about today's recording: "Balloo, my second favorite thing about you as a DM is the utterly insane mechanics you make up on a regular basis."

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

New episode finds our protagonist on the river to hell with a familiar looking Charon, and they can't seem to resist rocking the boat. open.spotify.com/episode/5OFX...

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A Styxy Situation

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

New year, new season: DND Versus is BACK! Join us for a festive caper as @scramblinman.bsky.social returns as Kris Single in: The Solstice Everlasting Listen here on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/6oQH...

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The Solstice Everlasting

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Season 2 of DnD Versus is arriving on January 1st, get ready for the next chapter in the saga of death, godhood, and D&D Chaos, trailer here: open.spotify.com/episode/6xJU...

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Season 2 Trailer

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Dodge the Sunday scaries and sit back with Balloo and @scramblinman.bsky.social chatting about chaotic player characters in D&D and more in a new main feed episode of Co-Op. SPOILER ALERT for the season 1 finale open.spotify.com/episode/0ouk...

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DND Co-Op - Nathan York's Kris Single Season One Wrap

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A new episode of Co-op drops tomorrow, a preview snippet of Balloo telling Nate how the season finale felt like a karmic reward:

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Mass Effect fans: Balloo sat down with his own Dungeon Master, Ani, to discuss the seminal action rpg series and its influences and lessons and world building and NPC design for DND. A new episode of Shelf Life while we're on break: open.spotify.com/episode/6yu9...

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DnD Shelf Life - Ani & Mass Effect

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

A backstage conversation this week, Balloo sits down with producer and sound engineer David Neyland to talk about the adventure's audio personality and soundscape. Audiophiles will love this one: open.spotify.com/episode/2URL...

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DnD Co-Op - Season Wrap Up with David Neyland

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Season 2 will premiere on January 1 but we have plans for one shots, new episodes of DnD Shelf Life where Balloo will talk to fellow DMs about art that inspires their campaigns, and more. Catch up on season 1, rate, and share. You'll have a helluva time walking through the DND Versus door with us.

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

When I started making @dndversus.bsky.social one of the podcast publishing platforms had an AI Cover Art tool and I didn't even test it, I emailed @rachelgeorge.bsky.social and she's been my go to for art for the show since then and the results have been amazing.

DND Versus Party of One

Flaming Phoenix rising out of a skull, DND Versus

Dog head boy weilding axes with text

hello miss ladies!

Skull spitting a flaming phoenix, DND Versus

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

I know there's a LOT going on in the world but in spite of and maybe because of all that, I'm really proud of this show. I pushed past my comfort zone getting this going and I'm floored by the help and support I've gotten from friends. Fantasy and goofs don't fix anything, but they are a nice break.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The season finale is here. Kris Single played by @scramblinman.bsky.social executes a daring double heist to claim a pair of dangerous magical devices. Walk through the door with us, wherever you get your podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/5DDV...

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Big few days coming for people who like my voice: season one finale of @dndversus.bsky.social drops on Thursday, and my guest appearance on @favoritebadmovie.bsky.social drops on Sunday where I'll be dying on the hill of defending Keanu's accent in The Devil's Advocate

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I don't want to spoil a single thing about this finale except to say that @scramblinman.bsky.social played Kris Single through a heist that involved cunning, quick thinking, and a parody of a Chappell Roan hit single.

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Every good DM knows if you want or need something to happen don't hide it behind a dice roll. Meanwhile, our DM played Russian roulette with the climactic dice roles of our season finale.

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Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast @favoritebadmovie.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Coming this Sunday, it's Episode 67: Popcorn featuring @hunsweasel.bsky.social!

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Rachel George @rachelgeorge.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Quote with your failed unpublished art ✨🫠 I had an idea for this i think, i might eventually try tackle it again

an unfinished painting of chiron the ferryman looking at the viewer, floating heads of souls in the foreground

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Rachel George @rachelgeorge.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

once again #Portfolioday sneaks up on me again. I didn't miss it this time though!

a square album art illustration, with the title in purple "DnD versus" orange subtitle underneath "Party of One" it is overlayed ontop of a skull with glowing blue eyes, stylised fire eminates from beneath the skull moving the the right and left lower part of the image, rising up into smoke, turning into another stylised phoenix with frames the title with its wings, the wings turn from yellow, to orange, to purple/pink. Some feathers overlay the title and some of the lower flame. The artist's signature "Rachelgeorge Illustration" is visible in the lower right corner in white.

An illustration of shadowheart (left) and laezel (right) laying close together gazing lovingly at one another. (Shadowheart with white hair)

An illustrated book cover in a mock vintage 70's pulp action movie poster style. Two women, one black woman dressed in 1900's style pilot outfit, with a leather cap and goggles, leather flight jacket and holding a revolver style pistol, she looks determined as she grips the hand of another woman running behind her. The woman behind is white with brown hair pulled into a messy bun, half circle glasses and dressed in a vintage 1900's school mistress style outfit, with blowse and purple ankle length skirt with brown heeled leather shoes. She clutches a brown leather bag in her other hand.
Behind them a mysterious green stone mask looms over them, the eye cutouts shine red beams above them and the left eye twinkles with a bright red glint

a stylized illustration of a purple skinned character with short messy purple hair, stood amongst black and grey finger like branches of trees wrapping around her, framing her face. The bark shines with the colours of Opal stones, gold, green, blue and white. The character is looking at a magic orb they control in their hands, leaves and mushrooms sprout from the dead branches around the magic trail which whisps up, around a tree branch and to the right of the image

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Broke: be chaotic so your D&D Dungeon Master doesn't know how to respond. Woke: get your Dungeon Master to "yes, and" singing Chappell Roan as an NPC

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a woman is riding on the back of a pink horse

Alt: Chappell Roan riding on the back of a pink pony

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🎃 Ballooween 🎃 @whyballoo.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We're less than 2 weeks away from releasing the season one finale and I am so happy with how this story unfolded across the 5 players thus far. I convinced myself to give it a try and wrap up in 10 episodes but it's so much fun that I'm excited to keep it going!

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hello journalists. If you report this you gotta say that under the Constitution he has no power to do it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

No biggie, just an American president suggesting the federal government would take over New York City if he doesn’t like who they choose as mayor. Will of the people, be damned. As @wkamaubell.bsky.social says, “That is called FASCISM!”

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Nathan York @scramblinman.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Cheesy eggy messes for all

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Kris Single and the party are ready to stop the nefarious Dr. Frankenfurter's plot, but can they infiltrate Venella? Before they can Santa (@scramblinman.bsky.social ) has to face the challenge of listening to his friend talk about a dream they had. New episode!!! open.spotify.com/episode/3s1e...

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Operation Beepo Drop

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DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

How often do you play a long game? Does the suspense of a delicately constructed scheme set up over a dozen sessions fill you with anxiety? Excitement? A plan is coming together as we approach our season finale. Will it work or be a butterfly's wing ruined by a careless touch of a die roll?

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Nathan York @scramblinman.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I feel blessed to have been involved in this project and beyond excited to be able to revisit one of my favorite D&D creations, Kris Single. @whyballoo.bsky.social is an incredible storyteller, world builder, and just all around amazing guy. Check out @dndversus.bsky.social!

DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Lessons on why having a talent agent is important even in a fantasy realm, and horrors from without and within the dimension are hunting Kris Single played by @scramblinman.bsky.social Come for the action, stay for Mrs Claus doing a Marilyn Monroe style Carol open.spotify.com/episode/74u0...

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The Sleigh Bell That Cannot Be Unrung

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DnD Versus @dndversus.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Santa Claus played by @scramblinman.bsky.social has a problem but he also has a rocking revenge bod he can use to fix it. Join us as Kris Single navigates treacherous woods, ambitious dragonborn political third parties, and a naked Predator lady at the circus: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Podcast Episode · DnD Versus · S1 E8 · 57m