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 26

Episode 26

11th June 2026

The taxing sixth trial ends, and the surviving eight wizards don’t hesitate to voice their displeasure about the entire tournament. But if they want to play this game their own way, they’re going to have to find somewhere away from the all-seeing eyes of the island.

Episode notes

The taxing sixth trial ends, and the surviving eight wizards don’t hesitate to voice their displeasure about the entire tournament. But if they want to play this game their own way, they’re going to have to find somewhere away from the all-seeing eyes of the island.

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

Original Music by Griffin McElroy

Additional Music in this Episode:  “Owls” and “Pure” by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; “tribute to eddy” by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/;  “The Unknown” by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; “The Apotheosis of All Deserts” and”Palaver” by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; and “PULL” by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm.

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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. 

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