Square illustration with a deep purple background and a blue lightning border. At the top of the image it says, “The Adventure Zone” in bright blue serif outline text. Below that is a wooden plaque that says, “ROYALE” is golden serif font. The “O” is a gem. Coming from the top of the plaque are two blue green peacock feathers, each with a purple wizards hat, and a rolled up scroll behind it. Below are two bottles filled with a deep red potion. They have a pink mist emanating from their open necks. Between them is a purple d20 with silver numbers. The 20 side is facing out. In each bottom corner there is one golden key.

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 16

Episode 16

22nd January 2026

After a heartbreaking loss for one of their new companions, the wizards regroup and learn more about some of the island’s mysteries. But the danger only continues as the next trial pits them against their greatest rivals in a decisive battle.

Episode notes

After a heartbreaking loss for one of their new companions, the wizards regroup and learn more about some of the island’s mysteries. But the danger only continues as the next trial pits them against their greatest rivals in a decisive battle.

Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco

Original Music by Griffin McElroy

Additional Music in this Episode:”Pearly Carapaice”, “Chewing Devil Grass”, “III”, “Gentle Sol”, and “Skin Writhes Anxious”  by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “PULL” by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; The Redemption in Her Amrs” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; “The Fae” by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; “The Unknown” by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; “Haze” by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and “Death” by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/.

Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

In this episode...

Justin McElroy

Justin McElroy

Host
Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Host
Griffin McElroy

Griffin McElroy

Host
Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

Host

About the show

Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of… you know, kobolds or whatever in… The Adventure Zone. 

Email: thezonecast@gmail.com.

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