Listener sentiment
Not Another D&D Podcast continues to enjoy near-universal acclaim, with the overwhelming majority of recent reviewers calling it the best actual-play show available and a genuine comfort listen that has gotten them through difficult periods. Listeners consistently single out the cast's electric chemistry and comedic timing, with Emily Axford drawing particular praise for both her gameplay and her original score, while Brian Murphy's world-building, encounter design, and homebrew mechanics are repeatedly cited as inspiring listeners to become DMs themselves. The show remains a powerful gateway into D&D — many reviewers report never having played before discovering the podcast and subsequently starting their own campaigns — and the Patreon bonus content, especially the Short Rests, is frequently described as well worth the subscription. A handful of negative reviews stand out: one listener unsubscribed over lengthy Patreon shoutout segments that prevented episodes from clearing their queue, another felt the narrative lacked coherence and character development after forty-plus episodes, and a third lamented a decline in output and a drift away from focused actual play. A couple of reviewers also flagged recurring mouth noises and throat-clearing as minor audio irritations, though most still rated the show top marks despite that.
Apple4.9 · 780
Summary generated Sep 24, 2026
