SXSW 2017

Why Are People Listening to Strangers Play D&D?

Over the last few years, shows like The Adventure Zone, Friends at the Table, and Critical Role have created a niche for a new sort of storytelling experience. Instead of featuring scripted content, these shows use tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons as a catalyst for collaborative improv storytelling.

This panel invites the hosts of two of the most popular of these podcasts, Griffin McElroy (The Adventure Zone) and Austin Walker (Friends at the Table), for a one-on-one chat that will introduce curious attendees to this emerging podcast category, explain what works and what doesn't, and offer tips to enterprising storytellers who want to explore the genre.