The Adventure Zone

The Trial of Evocation, Part IThe wizards are divided into teams to test their mastery of elements. But it's all or nothing for this group project, and so they must also face an unexpected task: cooperation.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Unforseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "Haze" and "Time is Ticking" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Atmosphere for Documentaries" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; and “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/.Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/ 

The wizards learn about the island's commerce system just in time to stock up for the next trial: a team-up.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” and "A Month of Dust" by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Beneath Dark Clouds" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; and "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

Starting today we’ll be regularly releasing audio of TAZ live shows early for all MaxFun members! Dadlands 4, TAZ Vs. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and TAZ Vs. A Midsummer Night’s Dream are all available in the BoCo feed RIGHT NOW, so be sure to check them out, or go to MaximumFun.Org/Join to become a member.

The surviving wizards inventory the dead and settle into the island encampment, seeking new spells and new allies before the next trial.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "A Chilling Tale" and "Welcome Home" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; "Unforseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/.World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

With only five minutes remaining before the fireball strikes, the remaining wizards scramble for keys and shelter, and some alliances hold while other falls apart. It’s an all-out wizard battle!Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode:  "Aisles" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Unforeseen Consequences (Remastered)" by Techthiest: https://techtheist.ru; and "Eutophic WITH BEAT" by Mystery Mammal: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Tqf9Yj15NqruGjhlKa6yb?si=bPMsyshuT5KVi3MeapM4hw&nd=1&dlsi=4cba1afcb02c42e3.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IIIThe fireball continues to hurtle towards the island as the wizards scramble to collect keys and spells before reaching the ziggurat – but is there even more danger awaiting them at the top?Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Blato" by Shay Brahem x Fachhochschule Dortmund: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/shay-braheem/contact; and "Lurking in the Shadows" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IIThe wizards collect keys from across the island's many biomes, from the mountain tops to the crypts of the dead, finding both allies and enemies along the way.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoAdditional Music in this Episode: "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; "Simple Song" and "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; and "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/.Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IThe wizards learn the rules of the first trial and scatter across the varying landscapes of the island to seek metal keys – but dangers await them, both from the area and from one-another.Ziggurat Map: https://www.themcelroy.family/content/uploads/2025/06/Ziggurat_Map.pngRoyale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; and “Oneiri” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

The Trial of DivinationSixty-four wizards from all across the land face their past, present, and futures to accept the challenge of the Royale and claim the ultimate prize. But only one will emerge victorious – the rest shall meet a different fate.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

Come in, Sexy Battle Wizards! Undead lizards are on a rampage trying to steal all of the sexy out of New New Arcanium City. Can Litch Buchanan, Majesto the Sexiest, and Gandilf use magic, fighting, and sexiness to stop him?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Apex" by Alexander Nakarada: http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com; and "Zombie Rock" and "Boom" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

This week we’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Abnimals, as well as talking a bit about our upcoming projects!Link to the Abnimals Game Rules!Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

Phileaux, Godwin, and Winnie are back to save Thrilliam Shakespere's sexy romps from becoming terrible tragedies. This time they must help an emo Prince solve the murder of his father -- only to find they're not the only intruders into the story. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark!  Additional Music in this Episode: '"Heavy Drums Bass", "Green Daze", and "Modern Rock Boy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

Former hero Robin Hood has been stealing from the rich-poor and giving back to the poor-rich, giving the new King of England a headache! King Mutt recruits Lady Godwin and Phileaux to stop him. With a new woodland guide to help them, can the monster hunters track down the secrets of Sherwood Forest?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Thatched Villagers" and "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

The walrus reveals his dastardly plan! Can he be stopped before it's too late? It's the biggest showdown the heroes have ever faced!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode:"Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "A Human Being" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "The Vikings are Coming!" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Chill Down", "Gearing Up", and "Right as Rain" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Steps on the Beach" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/; and "Darude - Sandstorm [Chiptune Version]" by BildPünkT: https://soundcloud.com/lichttrager.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The abnimals reel in the shocking reveal of who was behind all of the kidnappings and robberies this whole time – and they have some tricks up their sleeves to give the heroes the fight of their lives!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Blood in the Water", "Courage My Love", and "This Could Get Dark" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; and "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The Abnimals and the Greenback Guardians fight their way through guards, robots, and villains to discover the mysterious being who was behind Carver's disappearance.Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Thunder" by The Wanderer: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/stranger/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Turn around" and "Espérides" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "This Could Get Dark", "Hellafunk", "Chill Down", and "Blood in the Water" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Tense Music for Tense Scenes" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "The Vikings are Coming!" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'. National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The heroes sneak through the ducts and grates of Dr. Killdeath’s lair in search of the missing Guardian, only to find out they’re not alone – it’s a radical reunion!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "The Get Away", "Courage My Love", "Action", "The Heavy Three", "Discipline", "Blood in the Water", and "Questions" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "Emerald Therapy" and "Sk8board" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Jingle Bells 3" by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; and "Sick of" and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The heroes continue to explore Dr. Killdeath's lair, but something strange is afoot. Can the heroes use all the lessons they've learned about fighting and teamwork to take down some overly-friendly robots?Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Heading Home", "Colossal", "Gearing Up", "Blood in the Water", and "Surveillance" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Lurking Terror" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Electric Birds" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Sick of" and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Dear Mr. Super Computer" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; and "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com

The heroes weave their way through Dr. Killdeath’s secret base to pick up some key items and find Carter’s whereabouts. But what other secrets lie in wait?Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; "The Drama" by Rafael Krux: https://www.rafaelkrux.com/#/; "The Get Away", "Chill Down", and "This Could Get Dark" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Emerald Therapy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Beverly Hills" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Turn around" and "Sick of" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "A Nexus of Waves" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; and High Sky" by Patrick Davies: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/patrick-davies/.Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.comHarmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.