The Wonderful World of Darklords
Tom and Rachel Kolar 146 episodes Oct 31, 2026
The Wonderful World of Darklords is a monthly podcast that adapts Disney movies into Ravenloft domains of dread. Hosts Tom and Rachel Kolar explore how familiar stories can be reimagined through a gothic horror lens. The show is not affiliated with Disney or Wizards of the Coast, and new episodes are released on the 13th of each month.
Episodes
Horror Movie Minisode 2: Stephen King's IT
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Our generous listeners donated to the Capital Area Food Bank and earned two horror movie minisodes, but we didn't let y'all vote on the second one, because it was going to be Derry whether you liked it or not. We both love this book, this miniseries, and one of these movies, so we're making this domain work even though Pennywise has exactly one
D's Journal: Something Wicked This Way Comes (Abridged Episode 51)
In which D decides it would be a good idea to go into the evil mirror maze that taunts you with your baggage, because she clearly doesn't have any. The in-character fiction without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction2:58 The Lord4:37 The Land9:30 Dread Possibilities13:19 D’s Parting ThoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content
Episode 51: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Spooky season is upon us, and our episode is rolling into Central Daylight Time at 3 AM in October just like an evil circus train. (That includes any listeners we might have who live in Illinois; Ray Bradbury would approve.) Something Wicked This Way Comes is one of the Kolars' favorite books and a worthy addition to Disney's Halloween canon, but it
D's Journal: Kingdom Hearts (Abridged Episode 50)
In which D experiences the power of friendship. The in-character fiction without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction1:46 The Lord5:02 The Land8:31 Dread Possibilities16:46 Parting thoughtsContent Advisory (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Possession (major), abandonment (major), parentification (major), careg
Episode 50: Kingdom Hearts
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this, our FIFTIETH EPISODE(!), Robin LaGrave joins us to discuss the Disney/gaming crossover that predates ours by twenty years: Kingdom Hearts. Its world-hopping structure lends itself beautifully to a domain-hopping Ravenloft game, but can the notoriously complicated backstory of its villain do the same? Topics discussed include:Why we're primarily
D's Journal: Kylo Ren (Abridged Episode 49)
In which D gets a few vital elements of the full Star Wars experience. The in-character fiction without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction2:56 The Lord5:41 The Land10:53 Dread Possibilities18:49 Parting ThoughtsAll music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9
Episode 49: Kylo Ren
The dead speak! A Sith cult within the Unknown Regions has heard a mysterious whispering in their minds, a threat of REVENGE in the sinister voice of the late EMPEROR PALPATINE.Meanwhile, the brave RESISTANCE dispatches secret agents to gather intelligence, training for battle against the diabolical FIRST ORDER.Supreme Leader KYLO REN builds his army and rages against the Resistance, determined to
WWoD Plays Strahd's Possession!
Hello, dear listeners! Last fall, you voted for us to play the first two hours of the 1994 computer game Strahd's Possession as a fundraising goal for the Capital Area Food Bank. We are delighted to report that the first hour of that is LIVE! Unfortunately, we can't get video on our usual RSS feed, but we've posted it on YouTube and as a free post on Patreon.YouTube: https://youtu.be/D
D's Journal: The Peddler's Tales: Don Karnage (Abridged Episode)
In which D encounters a new face. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion of the NPC.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Alcohol use (moderate), gambling (minor)You can find Kris at MegaDumbCast (https://megadumbcast.podbean.com/) and the now-completed Gameable Podcast (
The Peddler's Tales, Episode 6: Don Karnage
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Don Karnage doesn't belong in Star Wars Summer...or does he? Kris Newton joins us as Tom makes his impassioned case for why Talespin was serving us Disney Star Wars long before the all-consuming maw of capitalism began to serve us literal Disney Star Wars. Topics discussed include:The character class that Don Karnage firmly establishes for himself from
Letter to Binx: Maul
In which D explains what really happened on Dathomir.Content Advisory (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Grooming (major), death (major), abusive relationship (moderate)All music recordings are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo Vinuela (public domain mark 1.0)Granados Twelve
D's Journal: Maul (Abridged Episode 48)
In which Dani is hit by a smooth criminal (and is not okay). The in-character fiction without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:40 The Lord3:51 The Land7:06 Dread Possibilities16:08 Parting thoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Abusive relationship (major), spiders
Episode 48: Maul
Death and destruction! Maul, along with whatever poor saps he's drawn into his ruinous orbit, spreads chaos as he descends upon the Outer Rim. After clawing his way back from the grave, Maul murders and pillages at every turn. Fueled by rage and vengeance, he searches for meaning among warring crime syndicates as rumors of his brutal attacks spread across the archipelago...Look, guys, the Phan
D's Journal: Darth Vader (Abridged Episode 47)
In which D sees something that's no moon. The in-character fiction without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:51 The Lord5:05 The Land8:47 Dread Possibilities15:17 Parting thoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Slavery (major), incarceration (major), vomit (modera
Episode 47: Darth Vader
The PCs have traveled to another region of the Stellar Archipelago in an attempt to rescue its people from the clutches of the vile archdevil Sidious..Little do the PCs know that the IMPERIUM has secretly begun construction on a new floating fortress, the dreaded BLACK CITADEL.When completed, this ultimate weapon will spell certain doom for the small band of heavily armed transients struggling to
Horror Movie Minisode 1: Repo! The Genetic Opera
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Our generous listeners donated to the Capital Area Food Bank and voted for their horror movie minisode of choice, so here we are with Repo! The Genetic Opera. This was our first time watching it, and we're going through the Rotti Largo highs and the Luigi Largo lows to bring you a splatterpunk gothic dystopia. With uncensored F bombs. You have been warn
D's Journal: Count Dooku
In which D is gay and does crimes. (I mean, she doesn't do anything especially gay in this episode, but she's gay, and she's doing crimes.) The in-character fiction without the out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction2:41 The Lord5:31 The Land8:48 Dread Possibilities11:20 Parting thoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories ca
Episode 46: Count Dooku
War! The Republic is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless darklord, Count Dooku. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere. (You know, because it's Ravenloft.)In a stunning move, Count Dooku has delved into the secret archives of the heretical Sith and summoned Sidious, the archdevil at the heart of their cult.As Dooku and his fiendish patron play both sides of the war against one
Bonus Episode 7: May the Fourth (Star Wars Prologue)
It is a period of Star Wars. Nerdy podcasters, striking from a Maryland living room, have recorded their first installment about the evil Imperium of the Mists.During the episode, the Kolars managed to include overall plans for the demiplane's strangest Mist cluster, the STELLAR ARCHIPELAGO, a group of four domains isolated from one another yet united by powerful similarities.Harried by the ho
Letter to Binx: Castle Avernus
In which D and Azalin go to warlock divorce court.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:51 "Dear Binx...:5:18 "Within the hour, the carriage slowed as it approached the spires of Castle Avernus."15:58 "The throne room was as imposing and oppressive as the rest of the castle..."31:38 "And suddenly, I was back in that foggy glade..."41:30 "I opened my mouth, then closed it aga
D's Journal: KPop Demon Hunters (Abridged Episode 45)
In which Jinu does what he does best: taunting people while being an absolute smoke show. The in-character fiction without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:25 The Lord3:53 The Land6:48 Dread Possibilities9:20 Parting thoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Gaslightin
Episode 45: KPop Demon Hunters
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! It's our annual non-Disney episode, and this year, what could we choose except the movie that soundly ate Disney's lunch? There's a TON of terrific overlap between KPop Demon Hunters and D&D/Ravenloft, from "group of heavily armed people who kick supernatural butt through the power of song" to "villains who get pulled into a spec
Book Club of Dread After Dark is LIVE!
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords...after dark. You donated $600 to the Capital Area Food Bank, and we're finally delivering on the promised rewards, starting with the anthology that has someone's X-rated Roger Rabbit fanfic: Hot Blood Volume 4: Seeds of Fear. Much like Tower of Doom, this one is so ear-scorchingly filthy that we don't want it showing up on our main feed, so we&#
D's Journal: The Emperor's New Groove (Abridged Episode D23)
In which Yzma throws off D's groove. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion for the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction0:59 The Lord2:32 The Land3:13 Dread Possibilities6:37 Parting ThoughtsAll music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main the
Episode D23: The Emperor's New Groove
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Would you take a look at that? Pretty pathetic, huh? Well, you'll never believe this, but that llama you're looking at was once a human being...or a dragonborn, or a water genasi, or something. And not just any human being or dragonborn or water genasi or something. That llama was a PC. Oh yeah! This is their story. Well, actually, your story. That&
D's Journal: Alice In Wonderland (Abridged Episode 44)
In which D and her new traveling companion go through the looking glass. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion for the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction2:47 The Lord5:05 The Land10:24 Dread Possibilities19:27 Parting thoughts25:12 PostscriptContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and
Episode 44: Alice In Wonderland
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Today's domain ended up being MUCH harder than we anticipated. Horror versions of Wonderland are a dime a dozen, but fitting it into the specific mold of a Ravenloft domain was another matter entirely. Follow us down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass as we discuss:Our potential darklord candidates, including the reason why neither Alice, the
D's Journal: Departure From Agrabah
In which D...well...departs from Agrabah.Timestamps0:00 "Dear Yensid..."1:43 "And then everything changed..."5:09 "I remembered..."9:50 "My dreams..."13:14 "We have left Agrabah..."Content Advisory (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Mind control (major), torture (major), slavery (major), trauma (major), memory manipu
D's Journal: Aladdin (Abridged Episode 43)
In which a whole lot of metaplot comes together. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion for the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:44 The Lord5:02 The Land7:10 Dread Possibilities13:19 Parting thoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Mind control (major), death (min
Episode 43: Aladdin
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! At long last, we get to an episode that we've been teasing for over a year, and that y'all have been asking for pretty much from episode one: Aladdin It combines a darklord with impeccable vibes, a setting with...somewhat problematic vibes that make it peccable but ridiculously cool, and well-earned nostalgia that brings it a ton of emotional power.
D's Journal: Wreck-It Ralph (Abridged Episode 42)
In which D journeys into the mouth of madness. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion for the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction2:34 The Lord5:42 The Land10:26 Dread Possibilities15:00 Parting Thoughts19:31 PostscriptContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Mind control (maj
Episode 42: Wreck-It Ralph
Our name's Wonderful World of Darklords, and we're a podcast. Uh, let's see...we're three and a half years old, 42 episodes long, got a bit of sappiness in us. Our passion bubbles very near the surface, I guess, not gonna lie. Anywho, uh, what else...we're converters. We convert Disney movies to Ravenloft domains, professionally. I mean, we're very good at what we do. Thing
D's Journal: The Peddler's Tales: Fagin (Abridged Episode)
In which D gets scammed by dogs. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion of the NPC.You can find Kris at MegaDumbCast (https://megadumbcast.podbean.com/) and the now-completed Gameable Podcast (https://gameabledisneypodcast.tumblr.com/)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Arabian Dan
The Peddler's Tales, Episode 5: Fagin
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Kris Newton joins us as we close out 2025 with a discussion of Oliver and Company, and with it, the class option that has tragically never made it into a single edition of D&D: Doggie Crime Lord. Topics discussed include:Why a sadsack with a gambling addiction and a team of canine pickpockets is going to be irresistible for a whole lot of PCs;The versat
D's Letter to Binx: Yule (abridged, episode 41.5)
In which D travels home for the holidays. The full episode can be found on Patreon, but we wanted to make this portion of it public to give a sense of the status quo with D's family.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:55 First Letter ("Despite Yensid's petulant silence on the matter...")4:38 Second Letter ("There's no feeling quite like that of coming home...")10:32 Second Le
D's Journal: Sailor Moon (Abridged Episode 40)
In which D is fighting evil by starlight, journaling by daylight, and never running from a real fight. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out of character discussion for the domain.Commentary on D's Journal is usually a patrons-only perk, but there's a specific bit of commentary for this one that I wanted to make available for everyone.Timestamps:0:00 Introducti
Episode 41: Sailor Moon (Listeners' Choice)
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Earlier this year, our generous listeners donated $385 to Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC), and that means a second Listener's Choice episode! For this one, we're reconnecting with our Toonami days to bring you Sailor Moon, with the iconic villain who finds her way into in every iteration of the show and manga: Queen Beryl. She made
D's Journal: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Abridged Episode 40)
Come with D and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction2:27 The Lord4:52 The Land8:29 Dread Possibilities11:53 Parting Thoughts16:31 PostscriptContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Mind
Episode 40: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Listeners' Choice)
Welcome, my friends. Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords. Will the ticket holders come forward, please? Welcome. It's nice to have you here. We're so glad you could come. This is going to be such an exciting day. We hope you enjoy it. We think you will. Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous. Don't be alarmed. Now, hats, coats, galoshes, over here. But hurry! W
Book Club of Dread: The Nightmare Lands, Book Two (The Nightmare Lands)
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords: Book Club of Dread! No, if you're not a patron, you didn't miss Book One; it's a Patreon exclusive. We talk about the rules of the Nightmare Land so much that we couldn't paywall them in good conscience, though, so we're making the second, rules-focused book of the 1995 Ravenloft Nightmare Lands boxed set free for everyone. The Nightmare
Shutdown relief fundraiser for Capital Area Food Bank is LIVE!
Hello, dear listeners! Our fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank is LIVE! https://give.capitalareafoodbank.org/wonderfulworldofdarklordsIf you'd rather support your own local food bank, that's wonderful! Send us a screenshot of the receipt at wonderfulworldofdarklords@gmail.com and we'll count it toward our goal.When we did our survey for what goals you'd like us to set for the
D's Journal: The Black Cauldron (Abridged Episode 39)
In which D has a case of mistaken identity, gets answers to a long-standing question, and finally has a decent night's sleep. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:49 The Lord5:17 The Land10:42 Dread Possibilities15:25 Parting ThoughtsContent Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisori
Episode 39: The Black Cauldron
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, we're celebrating spooky season with one of Disney's spookier villains: the Horned King. He doesn't have a lot going for him other than vibes, but boy howdy, he has those vibes in abundance. (Is he aura farming? We're in our forties; we don't know.) Topics discussed include:A backstory for the Horned King that gives him
Announcement: Wonderful World of Darklords Charity Fundraiser, Round Two!
Hello, dear listeners! Our charity fundraiser this year is a bit time sensitive, so Rachel is getting the announcement out in the forty-five seconds before our youngest comes home, terrible sound quality be darned. Details here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wonderful-world-140996564?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link TL;D
D's Journal: Brave (Abridged Episode 38)
In which D doesn't get shot at, subjected to anti-human racial slurs, captured, robbed of her magic, tortured, thrown off a building, mind-erased, or killed, which automatically makes DunBroch her favorite domain of 2025. D chooses the bear! The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on
Episode 38: Brave
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, Callaghan is finally dethroned as "darklord with the fewest lines of usable dialog" as we make a darklord out of...a bear. Not a werebear. Not a talking bear. Just a bear. But he's a bear who comes with a gothic curse and with FANTASY SCOTLAND, so it's well worth the effort of making him a darklord. Topics discussed include:
D's Letter to Binx: Conversation With Azalin
Note: This letter takes place immediately after the Owl House episode, so please make sure to listen to that one first.In which D has the warlock equivalent of a salary negotiation, making all of us deeply grateful that Azalin isn't our supervisor.Content Advisory (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Abusive relationship subtext (major; eggshell walking,
D's Journal: The Owl House (Abridged Episode 37)
In which D travels to a domain full of witches, ruled by a witch hunter. What could go wrong? The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Narcissistic abuse (major), death (major), head trauma (major), suffocation (major), bo
Episode 37: The Owl House
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, Matthew Graydon joins us to make a darklord out of Emperor Belos, AKA Philip Wittebane, AKA THE WORST. (Please don't make a drinking game out of how many times we say "the worst." You will die of alcohol poisoning.) Topics discussed include:Stats and a character class for Belos that summarize "hypocritical witch hunter who c
D's Journal: The Peddler's Tales: Gummi Bears (Abridged Episode)
In which Grunkle Stan and the peddler get into a scam-off. The in-character fiction for the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the Gummi Bears.You can find Kris at MegaDumbCast (https://megadumbcast.podbean.com/) and the now-completed Gameable Podcast (https://gameabledisneypodcast.tumblr.com/)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed throug
The Peddler's Tales, Episode 4: Gummi Bears
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In honor of Small Screen Summer, Kris Newton joins us for a Disney show that literally no one has ever asked for: Gummi Bears. Not only are they dashing and daring, courageous and caring, but they have much more complex and interesting lore than anyone would expect from a show about colorful bouncing bears, and it can lead to some terrific stories if you ca
D's Journal: Gravity Falls (Abridged Episode 36)
In which D encounters a familiar face, Grunkle Stan runs a scam, and no one can get a good night's sleep. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Memory modification (major), gaslighting (major)All music recordings ar
Episode 36: Gravity Falls
Welcome to the second installment of Wonderful World of Darklords' Small Screen Summer! In this episode, we're looking at the darklord who introduced a whole generation of fresh-faced little Disney XD viewers to cosmic horror. Bill Cipher is Baby's First Elder God and Gravity Falls is a phenomenal setting for occult investigation, but can a character as alien and amoral as Bill ever me
D's Journal: Gargoyles (Episode 35)
In which it is too early in the evening for Demona to deal with D's nonsense. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Heights (major), blood (moderate), death (moderate)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are lic
Episode 35: Gargoyles
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords' Small Screen Summer! We're kicking off our summer of Disney shows with the villain that made little twelve-year-old Rachel look from her TV screen to her copy of the 1994 Ravenloft supplement Domains and Denizens and say, "I think she belongs in here": Demona. She's a Byronic garbage fire who will stare directly at the sun but never in t
Announcement: June episode watchlist and D's Journal
Hello, dear listeners! If you haven't finished our previous episode and don't want to be spoiled on where D is going next, hold off on this one. Turn back now! Last chance!If you haven't seen Gargoyles and want a minimum watchlist, or if you haven't seen it since the mid-90s, here's a watchlist in order of importance:AwakeningCity of StoneThe MirrorLong Way Till MorningTemptati
D's Journal: Thanos (Abridged Episode 34)
In which D has a horrible, terrible, no-good, very bad day. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Torture (major), forced mind-reading (major), imprisonment (major), genocide (moderate), slavery (moderate), blood (moder
Episode 34: Thanos
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords: Marvel May! As soon as we announced this theme last May, you knew this one was coming. Thanos is such a compelling Big Bad for the entire MCU that they've been flailing to replace him ever since Infinity War, and he could make a fantastic Big Bad for your campaign as well . . . but can any villain, no matter how grandiose and self-deluded, be a darklord
Announcements: Dragon Week and Listener's Choice Round Two
A couple of quick announcements about revisiting an old darklord and about the next round of Listener's Choice voting!The Maleficent episode is here: https://youtu.be/A53ZxWvrwMs?si=mkVPgRcb9zOGsJUaWe'll link them in those show notes AND these show notes! Visage of Eyes' Tumblr is here: https://www.tumblr.com/ravenloftbythelamplight There's so much great Ravenloft art here, y'a
D's Journal: Labyrinth (Abridged Episode 33)
In which D somehow turns Jareth down. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo VinuelaChopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocean” (darklord theme), per
D's Journal: Labyrinth (with commentary)
While D's Journal is normally a patrons-only perk, we felt bad that we couldn't give more concrete examples of how to personalize the Labyrinth to your own PCs because the episode was already so. dang. long. That's why we've decided to open up this behind-the-scenes explanation of the imagery and encounters that D experienced to everyone. Patrons, don't worry--you'll still
Episode 33: Labyrinth
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this extremely long episode, Tom and an increasingly thirsty Rachel are talking about a villain who looms large in the imaginations of Xennials everywhere: Jareth, the Goblin King. He's a magnetic and malevolent presence whose domain is a perfect reflection of his disaster bi energy, but he has no canon backstory and may just be a figment of Sarah
Episode 104: Phineas and Ferb
Ah, Leslie the Listener! How unexpected...and by unexpected, we mean COMPLETELY EXPECTED! Behold, our April UNFools-inator! You see, back in Gimmelshtump, we always wanted to run a Phineas and Ferb-themed session of Ravenloft, but we didn't know how to do it, and even if we had, no one would have come to our game because they would have been playing Roger's game instead. So with the April
D's Journal: Up (Abridged Episode 32)
In which D gets kidnapped by dogs and makes a rash statement. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Chopin Nocturne in B-Flat Minor, Op. 9 No.1 (main theme), performed by Eduardo VinuelaChopin Etude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor: “Ocea
Episode 32: Up
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! We're continuing last month's theme of "traveling to amazing and faraway places" with a very different elderly darklord who mistrusts outsiders. Up is one of the greatest animated movies ever made, but can it be a great D&D setting as well? Topics discussed include:How to make Kevin feel like a singularly beautiful and unique creature in
D's Journal: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Abridged Episode 31)
In which D totally, absolutely has no idea where the Heart of Atlantis is, nope, not at all. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Corpses (major), racism (moderate), colonialism (minor), slavery (minor), genocide (mino
Episode 31: Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! Many, MANY of you have asked for a domain based on the Disney movie about a team of heavily armed transients who dive through subterranean tunnels in search of either treasure or a sad, unresolved Bond. Atlantis is, without question, the most D&D movie that Disney has ever done, and while it's more Eberron or Spelljammer than Ravenloft, we're he
D's Journal: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Abridged Episode 30)
In which D gets the full Toontown experience and a months-long mystery is solved. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Racism against a group analogous to immigrants (major), death (minor)All music recordings are in th
Episode 30: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
CONTENT ADVISORY: Because this episode is based on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, it takes place in Langeles, a fantasy version of Los Angeles. I don't think we even mention fire, but if the Los Angeles wildfires hit at all close to home for you, we're putting a detailed content advisory that includes all the neighborhoods and landmarks mentioned at the end of the show notes, with separate entri
D's Journal: The Peddler's Tales: Shan Yu (Abridged Episode)
In which D, being chaotic good, has a crisis of conscience regarding Shan Yu and her lawful evil patron. Now, if only we could give those two crazy kids a meet-cute while we're at it... The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https://musopen.org:Ara
The Peddler's Tales, Episode 3: Shan Yu
Happy Holidays, and welcome to the Peddler's Tales! In a Yuletide miracle, we are finally joined by the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible Kris Newton as we discuss one of our favorite non-darklord Disney villains: Shan Yu. Topics discussed include:Why Shan Yu not only doesn't work as a darklord, but would be seriously diminished as a villain if you made him one;The existential
D's Journal: A Christmas Carol (Abridged Episode 29)
In which D learns about the power of friendship and acknowledges some unpleasant truths. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Gaslighting (major), death (major)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) a
Episode 29: A Christmas Carol
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, we're looking at a property that Disney has adapted for both Mickey Mouse and the Muppets: A Christmas Carol. At its heart, A Christmas Carol is a story of redemption--so how do we square that with darklords, who are fundamentally irredeemable? By sending your PCs into a trippy journey through the past, present, and future of a characte
D's Journal: Spirited Away (Abridged Episode 28)
In which D gives her name to a witch and is predictably thrilled about it. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Memory manipulation (moderate), body horror (moderate)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark
Episode 28: Spirited Away (Listeners' Choice)
Welcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In the spirit of Thanksgiving and of thankfulness for you, our listeners, we're presenting the domain you chose in our Listeners' Choice poll: Spirited Away. Yubaba is an excellent villain, Chihiro's parents and No-Face give us some phenomenal horror moments, and we actually see the bathhouse's borders close in the first twenty minutes of th
Bonus Episode 6: Night on Bald Mountain
Happy Halloween from Wonderful World of Darklords! Night on Bald Mountain is such an important part of Disney's spooky legacy that we had no choice but to make an episode about it . . . but how the heck do you make Chernobog a darklord? If you can answer that question, we salute you. We opted to make him something akin to a Mist Traveler, but without the "traveling" part since he has a
D's Journal: The Haunted Mansion (Abridged Episode 27)
In which D gets trapped with some Kartakan divas. The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Gaslighting (major), death (major), blood (major), corpses (major), suicide (moderate)All music recordings are in the public domain
Episode 27: The Haunted Mansion
CONTENT ADVISORY: because the 2023 film version of The Haunted Mansion involves convincing a living soul to die and join the happy haunts, this episode discusses suicide.Welcome, foolish mortals, to Wonderful World of Darklords! We are your hosts--your podcast hosts. Kindly load the full episode, and make room (on your hard drive) for every byte. There's no turning back now. Unless you stop li
D's Journal: Wish (Abridged Episode 26)
In which D doesn't have a physical altercation with the darklord! The in-character fiction from the episode without the in-depth out-of-character discussion of the domain.Content Advisory for D's Journal (details on content advisories can be found on Facebook, Tumblr, and Patreon)Mind control (moderate)All music recordings are in the public domain (mark 1.0) and are licensed through https:
Episode 26: Wish
This is what you give me to work with?Well honey, I've seen worse!We're going to turn this sow's earInto a silk purseWelcome to Wonderful World of Darklords! In this episode, we're taking a look at a deeply flawed Disney movie whose numerous defects include an underdeveloped villain, an underdeveloped setting, and underdeveloped potential for some light existential horror. Luckily,
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