Programming Schedule: Week of May 19th, 2025
Programming Schedule
Please note that these broadcasts are only scheduled for the times listed below.
Tales From The Stinky Dragon | Second Wind, Campaign 3: Kanon
Go behind the scenes of Tales from the Stinky Dragon Campaign 3: Kanon with the cast and crew as they discuss each episode, player decisions, DM secrets, and life stories in this exclusive bi-weekly show!
- •Episode 17 releases Monday, May 19th on Beacon at 12am Pacific
Weird Kids
Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe deep dive into their lives as the Weird Kids! This is a formal invitation to all the misfits, outcasts, and weirdos to take a seat at our table and join these former child actors as they embrace their unique upbringings and celebrate all things weird and wonderful.
- •Episode 8 releases Tuesday, May 20th at 5am Pacific exclusively on Beacon
Critical Role Abridged
All the twists and turns of an episode of Critical Role in half the time! In Critical Role Abridged, the rich tapestry of a Critical Role campaign is lovingly distilled to its most pivotal, hilarious, and poignant moments in about 60-90 minutes per episode.
- •Campaign 3, Episode 76 releases Tuesday, May 20th at 10am Pacific on Beacon
Get Your Sheet Together (GYST)
GYST is a series for those looking to learn how to play Daggerheart. We will provide an overview of the general rules, walk through character creation, offer guidance on how to GM your own campaign, player tips, and more!
How to Play Daggerheart!
All you need to know about the central rolls, roles, and rules of Daggerheart! Discover the dynamic highs and ominous lows from rolling your 2d12 Duality Dice, how to evade damage or use your armor slots to take the brunt of the blow when you get hit, how to recuperate when your character is drained, and more.
- •Releases Tuesday, May 20th at 12pm Pacific on Beacon and YouTube
Create a Character in Daggerheart!
Let’s make a Daggerheart character! Matthew Mercer walks you step by step through making your next Daggerheart character, from selecting your class, your traits, building out experiences and backstory, and all that equipment your character has stashed in their pockets (starting inventory). Grab your sheet and follow along!
- •Releases Wednesday May 21st at 12pm Pacific on Beacon and YouTube
Level Up in Daggerheart!
It’s time to level up your character! Matthew Mercer brings you step by step to advancing your Daggerheart character to the next level.
- •Releases Thursday, May 22nd at 12pm Pacific on Beacon and YouTube
Player Tips in Daggerheart!
Whether you’re a first-time player or looking to hone your craft, dive into these great tips for having an amazing time as a player in Daggerheart!
- •Releases Friday, May 23rd at 12pm Pacific on Beacon and YouTube
Daggerheart Launch Day LIVE!
Our incredible Daggerheart developers and Critical Role Cast Members are coming together to celebrate the LAUNCH DAY of Daggerheart. Join us LIVE as we discuss all things Daggerheart with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT you dont wanna miss!
- •Airs Tuesday, May 20th LIVE at 1pm Pacific on Beacon
- •Ask your questions through the Beacon Discord!
Age of Umbra | Official Trailer
Game Master Matthew Mercer previews the upcoming new Daggerheart miniseries Age of Umbra—a story of dark, survival fantasy, following characters striving for hope and light in a harsh world. Age of Umbra is Matthew’s custom campaign frame featured inside the Daggerheart Core Set, available now!.
- •Releases Thursday, May 22nd at 10am Pacific on Beacon
Age of Umbra | Session Zero
Players Sam Riegel, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, and Ashley Johnson work with Matthew to make their characters and tie them into the setting of the Age of Umbra, creating adventure hooks, locations, and campaign elements that will reemerge throughout the mini-series.
- •VOD and Podcast out Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm Pacific on Beacon
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