[No Ads] Ep. 61 - Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman you will always be famous.

Katherine Zhang

i’ve lowkey been avoiding this episode on all my re-listen binges because it’s straight up emotionally devastating but it’s been about a year and a half since i first heard it and somehow it’s like cathartic and therapeutic, to finally re-listen and process it again and remember that yeah it was devastating but it’s now possibly one of my favourites

Loz

"No, how do we leave Ron's brain, smartass!" Made me laugh out loud at work. You could hear that it was half Henry's and half Will's frustration!

Taylor Scott

I have a feeling that when Glen said he would never die was heavy foreshadowing for later in the podcast and I'm not ready to loose one of the main dads like Glen is my favorite

Fern

“H- Henryyy..? How Ron?!”

Bryce Peterson

I’m so nervous about this episode. I’ve been warned by multiple friends, I’ve heard the content warning, and I’ve seen the comments about how painful it is. I’m so worried for Ron.

Erika Wren

In regards to Darryl's gluttony fact, imagine telling someone one of the worst days of your life, how you just indulged to cope, knowing you ate WAY too much, but like as you go on for a minute or two, then the person your talking to just interrupts to say, "Bro, you had 42 THOUSAND calories that day!" Even worse feeling

David ortega

Out of all the episodes in this and every season, including stretch goals and such, this is the one to warrant a trigger warning.

frisedel

This is my fourth time listening to s1 and this episode still makes me SOB. Anthony’s voice break gets me every damn time 😔

Daniel

Holy shit

Mythical

Every time Anthony’s voice breaks I just start bawling

Aislinn

Ron is my favourite and this is my third time listening to this season and I SOB every time. I love his character and I wish he got treated better

jenna dolan

My heart

Daniel Bryn

No joke here, this cast has range. You would never predict that Ron would have a moment that would make cry when listening at the outset of the show

Brandon Curtis

Your user is noice

I hate Italians

The saddest episode in the show. RIP.

I hate Italians

skip skip skip the sad parts:)

Laeticia

Even if I relisten to this episode a million times, the scene where Rogue is taken to the shelter will always make me cry.

They Call Me Ash

Just got asked if I was okay at work cos I was openly crying while working thanks to this episode. The ability of this cast to change the vibe episode to episode is something to behold I thank you all for this masterpiece

Benchad02

2nd time thru. Thank you to this amazing cast of talented actors/players! I can’t believe the range of emotions that I have experienced while listening to this podcast. As an added bonus, I listen while driving and the number of people who must think that I’m losing it as I ride along with the team during this emotional roller coaster that I experience every episode, laughing and crying as I drive seemingly alone in my car. I’m definitely not alone as I travel the forgotten realms with the Dungeons & Daddies crew. :-) Thank You All!

Pyro “Pepto” Pete

The heart wrenching sadness in this episode is a fair price to pay for all the laughs… but wow it was high!

Anne Buzzelli

I've loved this entire series and have listened to it 2 or three times within the last 6 months or so. This episode broke me. I actually had to stop it multiple times while I was listening to it at work. You guys all have a wild range and are able to pull my heart strings to both ends of the edge (extreme joy and laughter as well as the depths of sadness)

ChunkyZebra

Omg this episode is incredible for obvious reasons… BUT my partner and I quote this version of the blade runner speech all the time. It’s so damn funny

Olivia Beauchamp

I have listened to this Episode 3 times over the years. Every time I do it makes me cry like a baby.

Marcus And Malachi ( Father And Son)

As someone who had a father just like Willy Stampler, this episode hits hard, but also helps me to heal a lot. As much as this podcast is fun and jolly, it's really helped me to get past some of the abuse I grew up with, and relate to Ron Stampler on a level I did not expect to going into all of this x

Ryan Thomson

This episode is just brutal every single time.

David Smith

As a pet owner this was such a sad episode.

zStazz

I've relisted to this season like 4 times but this one always makes me cry. It's so sad and heartfelt 😭 Massive props to Beth and Anthony for doing such a great job with character building and creating a story arch for this. It's just so good!

Charles O'Leary

THIS EPISODE WAS NOT SAFE FOR WORK IM SOBBING!!!

Maia Li

This episode has me crying just as hard the second time oh my god

daydreamsinthemoonlight

Relistening to this episode, and "I promise on the life of my son" really just- yeah, that's the whole post-

Edgar Allan Hoes

Listening again and the reaction to "How Ron?" is amazing

William Weigand

Been re-listening at work and I had to wait until I got home to listen to this. Don't wanna have to explain why I'm sobbing at my desk.

twilexis

Relisting to the entire season again and this episode and mommy issues murder my feels everytime

PlanetaryMars

As someone who grow up in the hood and seen shit the dog part always gets me. Like why do we humans have such an emotional connection with animals it's crazy

Michael Valdivia

Gets me every time. This one and "Mommy issues" gets the waterwork going.

Nathalie Axelsson

The way they’ve developed and got us so emotionally involved…

Sil

I teach middle school and most of my students would absolutely accidentally set a towel on fire trying to make pasta.

Lilyannifer

Listening to this fucked me up so hard. some of these scenes are almost EXACT memories of mine. (I'm not getting any deeper than that because idk the guidelines of Patreon also its too personal for public platforms) This episode made me realize a lot of things so I'm finally getting ready to move out to get away from my irl Willy. Thank you, dads.

Cryptid Winkler

We would all do anything for Little Ron

The End of Time (AKA Theo the Minotaur)

Currently crying in a Fazoli’s

Hannah Rocha

Gratified to know I wasn't the only person to bawl like a baby during this episode. I think that the thing that affected me more than anything was Anthony's reaction to that one particular part of the story... damn empathy!

Rachel MacArthur

To this day this is one of the most devastating things I've ever experienced and I do not know if I feel tremendous hate or love for this episode but it was executed amazingly well.

Jake Siefers

Relistening this episode. I knew what this was about but even still could only get as far as the swimming pool one before needing a break. I’m already bawling. Still wouldn’t change this episode for anything.

Nikki

Difficult but beautiful story telling. As a survivor of emotional abuse in childhood and my first marriage it was tough but cathartic. I had to put my dog down a few months ago because no shelter and rescue would take her and I couldn't keep her because of certain circumstances and I'm still wrecked about it. Thank you for not killing rogue.

WHY WAS THIS THE EPISODE I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO ON THE REWATCH WHEN I KNEW IT WOULD MAKE ME BAWL AGAIN

Sonicshadow32

Wheee, time to listen to my funtime comedy podcast... (1 hour later...) And now my spouse and I are hugging each other while sniffling and crying. Affecting stuff, folks.

Sata Prescott

I was crying at this episode. This story was very cathartic for me ri listen to and it made me feel seen. Thank you dads.

Jesse Meiring

I WILL DIE FOR LIL RON!!!

Koral

I don’t want Ron to die

Emily

This was so intense! Excellent job guys!

Taylor Cole

I’m listening now, and I keep tearing up. Fuck this is emotional.

Rasheed Mitchell

I just finished this episode and, at one point, was crying in the Wendy's drive thru. My heart...

Rachel Yurek

I’ve been binging episodes for the last few hours and my face hurt from smiling up till this episode and now it’s just all of my emotions that hurt instead, so thanks!

Imogen B

Probably the best episode. Probably not going to listen to it ever again.

Matt

Idk what this says about my character, but this is my favorite moment of the series. And speaking of which, Blade Runner!!

Xwelldo

It's the 80s!!!

Xwelldo

I shed a tear for Ron and I don't want Ron to die. <3

Leon the Lucid

Terry says he didn't hear Ron but in the original episode he responded.

Damani Miles

Still haven't heard my name. What is this heresy ;p also phenomenal episode. Kudos to Anthony who I could tell put lots of effort into this and got to see his writing in its fullest without the dads messing it up.

Levi Hooper

Whewww I sobbed at the dog part. That always gets me.

Bishini

Anthony feeling feelings broke me

Emalee Russell

Hi there. As someone who connects to many of the scenes during this episode, I feel you. I had to pause the episode many times to sit in silence and feel the sorrow as a mirror was held to me. What you seek can be found, it's out there. It just takes getting uncomfortable, beginning to trust, finding safe supportive people, and opening up. If you've not considered it, therapy was vital to my healing. The relationship I had with my therapist allowed me to build a safe secure connection to another person (typically something a child receives from a parent or family of origin). Using this connection to my therapist, I was able to safely 'explore/navigate' the world, feel free to fall, fail and feel. I knew that I had a safe 'home' to go to and discuss with someone who was focused only on me. Through that connection I started to let others in. I began going to support groups. I've made truly strong connections. Deep meaningful soul-filling connections. As the boys said 'We see you', I sobbed soo hard. I thought 'this is what I needed when I was a kid... this is what I need now' ... and my mind shifted to my recovery friends. I have that now. The sobs of sadness morphed into sobs of joy. I was able to create that. It is possible for you. You can be seen, you can create what you want. It just takes pain, time, reflection... and most importantly, trust. It is possible... I see you, and thank you for your bravery in opening up.

Sam Mansour

Hey, That's incredible traumatic. I'm sorry you went through that. I had to take breaks from the episode to sit quietly and sob. This episode connected to me on an incredibly deep level, in different parts. Thank you for sharing your experience. Sharing experiences with others who are capable of seeing you, providing you a safe place to feel it - work through it, that's where the recovery comes in.

Sam Mansour

Hm... That's one of the higher tiers, isn't it? I'm not normally interested in the uncut versions but that might be worth upgrading just for this one...

Serpentine

It gives "You are enough, just as you are" another sheen, too.

Serpentine

the joke, "I don't want ron to die' having a different meaning at the end of the episode was so good and heart breaking

Menii

33 minutes into this one Beth May took my soul and I’m still waiting to get it back.

Dalton Whitworth

That episode almost made me cry. As funny as "deez nuts" was, this episode was equally sad. Anthony and Beth played their roles beautifully and totally believable. I see depth to Beth's character and really respect her talent at portraying Ron. I came for the laughter but went away understanding Ron.

Roger Douglass

I held in my tears for the longest time, but I broke down the moment Terry replied that 'I love you too'. Just realized I really needed to cry a little. Life is still messed up in my country, we're still under lockdown and the pandemic is still bad, and I'm glad this helped me cry. I know this probably doesn't make much sense, but thank you, in a weird way.

allyearbreakfast

I must love being punched in the gut emotionally on a daily basis ... currently on listen through number 8 and it still hits so damn hard. Kudos y'all

Bob McCoog

Episode shoulda been called eternal sonshine of the Popless mind

Peter James Guilford

That's fair. I think Anthony is concerned with telling a compelling story and I definitely see the parallels with TAZ (from what I know of/have listened to from it) and the ramping up of character drama. He's ultimately willing to cede control to the group but I understand his apprehension towards doing so, especially when standard story structure (which D&D does not *have* to follow but many DMs *want* it to) demands a pivotal dramatic scene/climax/arc; Griffin McElroy is, in my humble opinion, much worse in this regard and is why I stopped listening pretty fast after I started. I'm sure all DMs struggle to an extent with this, and I totally get frustration with it from a listening standpoint. This episode definitely wasn't my personal favorite or anything. But also, in a long-form narrative podcast, the listeners don't have the luxury of interacting with the game, so we need either the comedy or narrative aspects to be good enough to carry it, and Anthony seems to be trying to make it relatively satisfying for us while also not being too much of a bummer if the group (and by group I mean Freddie) gets in the way of his plans during the game. It runs the risk of being boring or melodramatic and there are other examples throughout the show but I definitely don't think it's ever been at risk of being ruined by this tone. I really liked and was moved by the mummy episode and while I appreciate Freddie's commitment to comedy I find the prison segment to be kind of unsatisfying because Glenn still hasn't really changed much as a character. If others did or didn't like those parts that's fine, but I've never felt that any episode was such a drag that I wanted to stop listening, even the five-footers and melodramatic ones. I was drawn in partially because of the comedy, yeah, but I also wanted to know what kind of story a room full of accomplished writers was going to tell. PLUS, Anthony has shown with his other writing (most notably Borderlands 2) that he enjoys juggling comedy and drama; some of it just comes down to his style. I dunno, it's late and I'm scatterbrained so I hope all that comes to the point I'm trying to communicate. Edit: this was all written before I read the two comments after I posted so uh I guess just take it as elaboration on my previous point. Alyson Crawford basically just said it all much more concisely than I did

Brendan Stirnaman

This episode hit pretty hard as, let’s just say, someone who can empathize with Ron. I kind of wish I could do this, be able to share without having to talk about it. Just show people. I love how the boys are kind and supportive and it’s clear that they’re helping but they’re not like, magically fixing Ron’s issues.

CaesarVulpes

That's fair. I think "you need the pathos for contrast against the comedy" is the strongest possible case for it. (Aside of course from just "I prefer pathos over comedy" which is like, de gustibus). I'm not 100% convinced but it's a reasonable argument.

Gabriel Rossman

I think it’s been very clear from the beginning that they are here to create a story with friends. They’re writers before they are comics. This show has been pretty fucking funny, but it’s the lows of a story that make the highs even better. You’re not obligated to like it, but this episode was a long time coming and I think it fits with the overall narrative very well.

Alyson Crawford

@brendan looks like I can't reply to a reply but I see your POV. I'm not complaining Anthony didn't warn us that the episode would be like this. It didn't traumatize me, I was just bored by it. I've seen it happen before that a very funny D&D podcast gets ruined by getting too into drama, often encouraged by outspoken fans who like that sort of thing. The main thing I disagree with you on is that it's just one episode. Over the run of the series Anthony has increasingly tried to turn up the pathos in the mix. See also the wives in the Universal Studios Mummy ride. He was obviously disappointed and annoyed that Freddie made the Glen spotlight time in the prison story arc hilariously on brand instead of the "boo hoo hoo, I really am a bad dad" stuff he was hoping for. Even in the (very funny) recap-as-parody at the top of this episode, Anthony's tone was "I was annoyed that you spoiled my tearjerker Willie scene last time by being hilarious but I begrudgingly admit it was hilarious." Btw, not saying Anthony isn't funny -- Anthony is frequently hilarious. I'd laugh my ass off hearing Paedan or Walter read the phone book. I just lose interest when he goes out of his way to do something other than the comedy that drew us all to the podcast in the first place and which is what he and the players are really excellent at.

Gabriel Rossman

I mean it's one episode, and it's not like they've given up on the comedy of the show; possibly one of the funniest (if dumb) jokes in the entire podcast was made literally an episode ago. Anthony can get exasperated but at the end of the day all of them know that it's a D&D game and they're just trying to incorporate an interesting story. If it was all jokes all the time the show probably wouldn't be as good as it is either. You don't have to enjoy every episode of a show for it to still be a good show, and not every episode has to be exactly as funny as the last. Imo everybody seems to be doing a really good job of keeping the balance, and I for one am glad we're getting into Ron's psyche because it's something I've been interested in for a long time. Enjoy what you want obviously but I really don't think it's worth dissenting from the consensus just to say "this episode that they *said* was going to be sad is sad and I don't like that." They warned everybody multiple times that Ron's part in this arc wasn't going to be light-hearted.

Brendan Stirnaman

Fantastic Episode, I’m not tracking why they dropped Erin in the shit after all she has done for them and when she has their kids, but I’m sure she will forgive them right? … right?

FreshPrinceOfBenHare

ACTING!

dog pockets

You know its sad when the DM cries.

BOPO

This was one of the funniest episodes to date?

Jared Fisher

Gonna dissent from the consensus here. I hit pause 3/4 through when it became obvious it was just one thing after another of "here's a shitty childhood scenario." Your comments are making me feel safe that I can just skip the rest entirely. If I want serious I listen to audiobooks, and if I want pathos I'll listen to Lana, but I'm here for D&D as a loose framework for dick jokes. No matter how brutal the scenario Anthony comes up with or how emotionally Beth May responds to it, I'm still not interested. Similarly I gave up on TAZ Balance half way through "Suffering Game." One thing I love about Freddie is that he never forgets it's a comedy podcast and when Anthony prompts him with something like "and what does that feel like to Glen, don't be afraid to dig deep" Freddie just comes back with "🤘 it feels like I'm out there kicking ass at malls across the country 🤘" Anyway, feel it's important to dissent on this as it would be nice if the podcast was funny again or at least if it was funny again without Anthony getting annoyed that his players have the gall to make a comedy podcast funny.

Gabriel Rossman

Complete Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind vibes, God what a great episode

Noelle Bartley

So good. I was struck by the pool scene, which eerily mirrors something I did when I was 6--learning how to swim and decided to test myself by jumping into the deep end through one of those donut-shaped floatie. Went straight through the middle and sank. Managed to get to the surface enough to squeak, "Help!" It was a crowded pool and my dad was on the other end, but heard and out-swam everyone to get me. Horrible to see the same beats in reverse.

Alyssa Hollingsworth

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who cried. That was amazing!!

Chelsey

Literally I’m working right now and crying

Terrence Jackson

What the fuck happened to my rowdy horny goofy podcast that made the best Dezz Nuts joke of all time? I'm not crying, your crying.

Bunitj Miles

I was listening to this while working from home. My fiancé also listens but is and episode or so behind. My face definitely told him that he was in for some horrible stuff soon.

Allison Davis

Words cannot explain how amazing this episode was, I broke down and sobbed and it was the most cathartic sob I've had in a while. As someone who came from an abusive fam Ron's growth and journey has provided me comfort as I heal on my own. Proud fan of this podcast, you guys are doing great and thank you for making a podcast so awesome!

James Donaldson

Omgggggg when Anthonys voice broke I lost my shit. This episode man. It was so powerful. So well done.

Locke Cole

Literally thinking the exact same thing! I relisten to this podcast all the time, but I'mma have to skip this episode. 😭😭😭😭

Ellie Wise

i’m actually sobbing. this episode was so beautifully done

Caroline Quandt

"This famous linguist once said that of all the phrases in the English language, of all the endless combinations of words in all of history, 'Little Ron' is the most beautiful."

Malissa

Listen, y'all did a fantastic job on this episode. It is gut wrenching and feels very real, but omg I'll never listen to it again. 😭😭😭 The emotional weight of this episode is crushing. Great job y'all

Amy Irving

He was raised by his uncle. His dad was dead. From Mountains of Dadness

Amber Fostervold

This was both the funniest and the saddest episode yet! I love you guys. And yes Scam Likely is still my ringtone...mostly because he's usually the one calling.

Amber Fostervold

I feel for Ron, but I really feel for his mom too. She knew her husband was an abusive piece of shit. That line that Ron and his mom love each other and "that's enough, that's has to be enough." That broke me more than losing his dog. I thought for sure willy was gonna shoot it, but his mom stepped in even though she's so sick. I really thought his mom just bailed or didn't care either. But it makes me so happy that Ron did have some semblance of love in his life.

Elisha Daniel

Is this the last season? Cause this was emotional. And I don't want it all to end yet!

GM

You weren’t. At all. Even Anthony got in on it. Absolutely killer

Reece Page

wowza. incredible episode. it makes me wonder how willy was treated by his own father

jenny b

Thank goodness for Matt's closer!

russellrd

I'd say my seven year old isn't particular competent

Jason Melton

You know, I think my childhood may have been a little messed up. I thought for sure that Willie was going to make Ron shoot his dog himself, to toughen him up and teach a lesson. That's what my dad did, but there is a lot of overlap between my dad and Willie so far. I was weeping during the episode, just so certain that was going to happen.

Caleb Bridwell

really happy DnDads didnt make it to the list of movies/stories that the dog dies, really thought that willy would do it once again episode fire 🔥

meaghan m

If you have your podcast app set to skip silence turn it off for this one

Awumpa

Great episode. It hit hard. I actually have a dog named Rogue (X Man related) in real life, so that made me sob.

Samantha Winter

After two back-to-back episodes featuring Willy and mentioning people's wills, I'm surprised there hasn't been an episode named 'Last Willy and Testiment'

Jake Bedard

Y’all almost had me crying in Target during my set this morning. Absolutely fantastic episode

Harlie Fiordiliso

So glad I'm not the only one who clocked this x)

KellBell

Fuck, that hit hard( anyone who’s ever had a dog would know it), then bringing it around full circle to finish with a smile with a finish … freaking genius

The half drunk bearded halfling who thinks he’s a dwarf

True, and I thought it was good Beth mentioned Ron still didn’t know how to make pasta for that reason! But it was still pretty funny how they described a 7 year old like he was 3 and everyone just went with it.

Tom!

Fair, but have you met Ron? I doubt he was an average sized 7 year old considering how he's short in canon, and also he still doesn't know how to make pasta so ofc his 7 year old self wouldn't, you know?

millenniumhooha

Honestly I've listened to this episode twice and I have no idea what you're talking about. Do you mean in the intro? I hardly heard them talk over Beth at all Like Anthony was talked over quite a bit, and Matt at one point but that's all I heard

millenniumhooha

Amazing episode all. Goddamned amazing episode.

Dawn

me starting DnDads three months ago: this is hilarious, but it’ll never ALSO make me cry/get emotional like taz balance did! this episode: (jk I first cried at episode 25)

Sydney Kilgore

Has Rogue the dog been Ron's base character the whole time? Darryl- Coach Dad= Barbarian, Henry- Nature Granola Dad= Druid, Glenn- Rock n Roll Dad= Bard, but Ron- Business Step Dad does not equate to a rogue. Ron's weirdness to normal everyday things makes complete sense from the perspective of a dog. Hiding in pants equates to tail between legs when scarred, being a dog in the DnD V1 episode, easily trusting others combined with the need for positive reinforcement, getting jealous of others receiving attention, saying exactly what is on his mind without regard for social norms, meeting Samantha on a dog website. If planned, which I believe it is, that is the greatest long con character building I have ever seen!

Matt Jaworowski

Ron has been my favorite dad since the start and this hurt extra hard to hear some y’all having actual tears going.

Conor Davis

*currently sobbing

Natalie Webb

We can all agree we are emotionally attached to the emotionally detached step-father 😭😭

Shamoo

And then of course immediately after that all releif vanished because "hey that bad thing we all knew happened? Guess what it was WORSE THAN YOU THOUGHT~"

Mystic Sybil

I was releived for a second when the next memory was the fishing trip because we knew thatd be the last one and I was afraid for a second there they'd have to walk through the memory of Ron's moms funeral....

Mystic Sybil

Yeah he was, I think Anthony meant to say Erin's house and just got confused because they often refer to that arc as the tower of Terry?

millenniumhooha

Beth and Anthony absolutely smashed this episode out of the park. Thank you for how you handled this tough but vital arc. I feel emotionally exhausted now, which is testament to the writing and performances in this episode.

Zombie Milhouse

Holy moly there was a lot of talking over Beth at the beginning of this episode. It usually doesn’t bother me this much, but if there was an episode to cut it out -this would be it.

Hannah & David

I can’t be the only on who sobbed when little Ron had to say goodbye to Rogue

Chloe

Think of the acronym for Damp Additional Dog.

Mod

“Can’t say anything about that, it’s the 80’s” made me spit take!!!!

Reece Page

I wonder if there's supposed to be a parallel of the first memory they go to being Terry Jr. seeing his dad die in front of him, and that being very emotional even tho the guy was just someone who wanted to use him and didn't want the best for him, and the final memory.

Eve

Thanks for this ❤️

Seal Turnbull

WTF this episode was so heartbreaking, I'm holding back tears

Gadi Welfeld

I managed to hold it together until Matt’s zinger at the end and then I laugh-cried until the podcast finished

Glen Goldsbury

Holy heartbreak Batman! That was a full blown assault on the feels. I feel like I did an abnormal amount of sobbing for a comedy podcast... Beth and Anthony absolutely crushed it! Well done!!!

Daniel Devain

Bruh, I take back everything I said about Ron. To know it went that far, my heart goes out to him.

Arthur Williams

This is the classic case of a band that does one kind of music (rock for example) doing a different kind (a slow song) and it hits harder for the contrast. Amazing work guys, this is your Good Riddance (Time of your life).

The Overthinker

Hey thanks for fucking me up, that was fun.

Sam Patnaude

Normally I don't like leaving comments. I always figure "no one's going to read this" and "my opinion doesn't matter". But, after listening to this episode, I really felt compelled to write something. Beth - you did such a fantastic job. Holy crap. But, y'all were able to perfectly balance humor and tragedy on this episode. These episodes with Willie have been really tough. As someone that came from an abusive and manipulative household, this really resonates with me. But, honestly, I am glad y'all are dealing with this topic with such grace. It's really quite cathartic. I also genuinely appreciate Freddie keeping the part where Anthony got choked-up. I'm - paradoxically - looking forward to the uncut version because I have a feeling there was a lot more that occurred around that scene. Anyway, I'm starting to ramble and have kind of lost the train of thought. But, I just wanted to say "thank you".

Joshua Saldana

Seat belts everyone!

Philip Munroe

This episode is a straight up masterpiece. Anthony should win an award for this

JayForce

So good, you all are so talented. Crying in the car! Next episode's cold open should totally be an Eternal Sunshine parody - Ron's tapes talking about his memories of his father

Trystn Brown

Holy shit. This was a rough episode. I read the comments and see this one is hitting different levels of hard for everyone, so I wanna just say that I hope YOU all (especially Anthony) are doing okay after this one.

THE Keegs

Holy shit that was intense! Hit me right in the feels! Anthony, Beth, Will, Matt and Freddie, I hope you’re all feeling alright after that roller coaster! ❤️

rory zouch

Oh my god you guys. I thought the Rogue part was gonna be the worst bit but fuuuuck. Anthony you are a monster and a genius. I have to go self-soothe for a bit

Emmie

Ding! Wasn’t Terry Senior decapitated inside of Erin’s house? Ron rolled a 1 and Terry jr have him permission to enter the house then y’all one shot’d him. Haha in all seriousness great episode guys!

Nick

Wow…you guys brought me to actual tears. I want to give you all hugs now

Logan Marcum

Yeah so I sobbed in my car on the way home thanks guys

Joe Thuesen

Just walking around the back kitchen at work crying after this episode.. Powerful storytelling.

Wayward McCoy

This is on a whole other level. Anthony always talks shit about their "DnD" play-style but I wouldn't have changed anything about this episode. What a narrative feat to tell this intense of a story in podcast format, and big claps all around for everyone's performance and energy this episode 👏

kiarra burd

Holy what the fuck! This was an intense episode. Fuck Willy. Rogue is the best boy. Ron is a lotus flower.

Cheese Kat

Which came first - the handshake or the dimensional witch?

Camille Lintner

Oh god fuck no just crying at Rogue's scene

Haley Borden

i literally sobbed for an hour straight this is possibly the saddest podcast episode ever you are evil

Cove

Holy crap. Don't listen to this around people or you get stared at and asked if you are ok. This was such a wonderful and heartbreaking episode. You can feel the love that both the dad's and the players have for eachother. Anthony and Beth crying broke my heart.

Capri Sanders

I was confused on why I should care for the dog. Was it brought up earlier in the series? It was just confusing for me on what was happening

Baba

That was a tough episode. Like. Sweet mother of mercy that was moving. Powerful

Ryan Flueger

Wtf... wtf... wtf...

The_Blueish_knight

Now Freddie AND Anthony have something else in common 🤣🤣

Kristopher Brooks

This episode goes hard !! Seriously oh my god, it was brutal! Amazing to listen too!

Tinyhumanbrain76

I got so close to crying at the Rogue's departure. I could feel the sting in my eyes even as Anthony's voice broke. That is why I have to say well done. I cared about that dog more in 20 minutes than I have any character in recent memory. You are amazing at this Anthony.

LANDEN REMBE

This was a beautiful episode, you all crushed it. Thank you!

Beth hit it out of the park. I sobbed. Good job.

Emily pratt

When Anthony's voice broke I broke. Damn what an episode

Camila Neyra

Oh my god none of them have any idea how competent and large 7 year olds are

Tom!

I wasn't prepared to go on a feels trip today.

Lara Bryant

Guess I'm crying at work today

Bradley

I can honestly say this is the only D&D podcast that has made me weep manly tears of sadness.

Ben (Phloios) Sayer.

Was not prepared for this. Started crying and it was the first time my little girls saw me cry and they both ran to give me a hug. That just made me cry more.

Richard Morales

Just crying. That’s it.

Lauren Boersma

Oh well I should of waited til the ending to comment…

Kait O’Mara

Wow. That was amazing. Having gone through inner child work during my counseling appointments, this hit hard. Especially when little Ron hugged adult Ron. Gosh I hate Willy.

Jess Houwen

The transition from the last episode to this one DID NOT prepare me to cry my eyes out. Little Ron is the most precious thing in both worlds. I hope Terry Jr gets a dog in the future and names him Rogue Jr 💗

Sharity Galyean

Oh my god, fuck right off I was excited for laughs and now I'm crying at work. For real though y'all are amazing and so is this episode

Carter Lance

I was so not ready for this... A beautiful episode, it hits hard on a lot of levels.... Just wow.

Zoriah Getchell

Damn this episode really got me crying at work. 😭

Nick Schmidt

this got me fucked up! absolutely loved it!

VeraChimaera

Did we all cry at the dog part??? ….cuz I definitely didn’t 🥲

Kait O’Mara

Just sobbing, so many tears Beautifully made episode Thank you for the beautifully made art!

Elizabeth S

Glenn is into Milfs now, getting a wife and a kid 2 for 1 special

Kris ✌️

I wasn't ready, but this episode is phenomenal. Cried a lot

Jaye Arrianna McClain

the worst thing you can take away from this is that willy never hit baby!ron because he know rogue would come after his ass 🥲 (even tho its not confirmed or denied that willy had ever physically abused ron)

jinx

Holy shit. This was such a great episode.

Andrew Davidson

I wasnt ready. T^T I was like "oh yay DnDaddies ep!" and now I'm sad. Hug your dogs and hug your dads!

Michelle

Just started relistening to the whole series, prooooobably going to be skipping this one in the future when I get back to it. That was almost too much for me

Sean Davis

There are versions with ads?

Lukas

Not fair I'm at work and had to look at pictures of my dogs while I cried.

D Benza

Am i the only one who has access to add free episodes and doesn't use it because the adds are so funny.

Kam Str

Oh man, I haven't wept this much from a podcast since the Mummy episode. Honestly, pure gold!

rev chauncey

Really love how much Freddie’s into milfs right now

vivienne Lambert

this is not the first and will most likely not be the last time I've cried over d&dads. thanks for the amazing work, folks!!

Ashley Smith

When Anthony started crying I hd to go cuddle my dog for the rest of the episode… 😭😭😭

Kiera Conrad

I need the talking dad. I need a debrief. This was wayy more than I was ready for. Very well done everyone

Matt Glynn

Oh my God. I am a mess. Been walking around my house with my mouth hanging open for half an hour. I cannot WAIT for the talking dads about this episode!

Kayla S. Pingree-McCarthy

Anthony crying killed me.

Allie Gowins

That episode......right in the feels!

Hollie Hyena

The nerve of Anthony to make me cry at the gym... you jerk

JayForce

Yeah this one had me crying in the middle of work, beautiful storytelling this week

Trint Schenk

“HE DOESN’T UNDERSTAND” -Beth That stabbed

Anthony Mertson

Y'all got me crying in the middle of a target

Aubrey Wunschel

Same reaction

Jonzalez

Holy heck! My goodness, this my friends is top notch! Excellent everything all around! While it's all worth the patron but this. This episode really seals it. If you cried or teared up I'm with you. So Excellent! Beth my goodness if you ever feel bad listen to this episode to remind yourself that you an awesome/amazing artist. All of you. Thank you for letting me be part of this adventure and I look forward to continuing to adventure with you. Man so awesome. Anthony, Will, Matt and Freddie you know you are part of this. Excellent. If I teared up, can't imagine being there for it. You guys are so awesome. While it's rare for me to do I have some fan art on the way!!!!!!!

Jonzalez

This hit so hard. You guys are amazing.

RJ Schoeneck

Holy fuck

Lukas

I had to bite my tongue at work to keep from audibly sobbing

William Ivancic

My heart... Oh...

Brian Linares

Okay, I know that there are so many more worthwhile things to discuss, but also-- Will just pulled out Cube 2: Hypercube, which is easily the most niche reference I've ever gotten on this podcast. Usually they're like, "mmm, yes, and this Buster Keaton silent movie era comedy inspired this bit," but this one was the friggin' SciFi channel-quality C-grade horror movie that I grew up on! (The original is still better imo, but this one was fun, too)

Christopher Pete

Yeah. Willie. Who is already dead. His character is modeled after Death of a Salesman

Christopher Pete

Best episode by far. Beautifully done, guys. Absolutely incredible.

Asher Meyer

Well Actually?? But you're supposed to be dead!!

millenniumhooha

Beth May is literally Joe Rogan in the intro!! lmao

Ben Klein

A little more info about why Ron hates seaweed snacks?

Nick Bidaurreta

I hate the title to this. Scared to listen.

Daddy Swiezy

Absolutely brutal. Also shoutout to Anthony for the tiny details that make his characters even more fleshed out like Willy muttering, “I forgot rubbers” when he came back during the kitchen scene.

Riley Wesson

I didn't take Anthony's tweet seriously and fucking cried. This will be the one episode I probably won't re-listen to.

Marvin

Thanks, now I’m crying

Robert Reid

I actually sobbed

Quinn Williams

Holy shit

Jeff Grant

I've just met Little Ron and Rogue, but if anything happens to these beautiful boys I would be heartbroken.

Grayson

Well Actually "Adventures Through Inner Space" was a ride where guest get shrunk down and go inside a snowflake and see the processes of how its formed. What you were probably thinking of was either "Body Wars" or "Cranium Command".

Joshua Morales

After reading your comment I had to check. And now I'm scared. 😭

Min

i saw the title and said “uh oh!” out loud so lets see how this goes!

Michael Connolly

this comment is cracking me up after last week's title being........GOBLIN

jay

Seriously, at least go with Death of a Salesdad or something similarly stupid.

Roburrito

I don't know if I'm ready after Anthony's tweet last night.

StephBox

Don't say that... positive vibes only

Carrie

I'm already heartbroken for Ron, and it's just the intro.

Grayson

Oooooh God I'm gonna cry

Bob McCoog

Oh my gosh. Someone’s gonna die.

Mark Connor

What’s with the highbrow episode titles?

Kindly Giant

Oh this is gonna be an episode

Cassandra Cordova