A Dungeons & Dragons podcast about five college students thrust into an epic journey where they must discover themselves before they lose themselves.
Join a vibrant group of five genuine college students as we harness our creative power to escape the shackles of engineering homework, art projects, and life's everyday stresses. So, turn your tassels and set forth on a quest of self-discovery with Scholars & Dragons.
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A Dungeons & Dragons podcast about five college students thrust into an epic journey where they must discover themselves before they lose themselves.
Join a vibrant group of five genuine college students as we harness our creative power to escape the shackles of engineering homework, art projects, and life's everyday stresses. So, turn your tassels and set forth on a quest of self-discovery with Scholars & Dragons.
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Behold the epic conclusion to Scholars & Dragons.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz & Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
Special thanks to Onoychenko_music on Pixabay for the wonderful selection of royalty free music used to score our epic journey.
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The Scholars find additional aid, and learn that they have little time left before one of the many factions is bound to make a climatic move.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Additional content warning for dramatic depiction of a dog turning into a werewolf [1:29:00-1:30:00].
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Fable is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Melanie Schwartz.
This Cold Open's credits include Nate Dietz for lyrics, arrangement, vocals, and editing; Josh Ayres for vocals and lyrics; Stone Ahrendt for recording supervision.
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Ep. 42 - All Good Stories Have An Ending, the final episode of Scholars & Dragons, will release Sep. 30, 2025
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The time crunch is on.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres (will return after summer internship).
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa (will return after summer internship).
Fable is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Stone Ahrendt.
This Cold Open was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 41, the penultimate episode of Scholars & Dragons, will release Sep. 16, 2025
Ep. 42, the final episode of Scholars & Dragons, will release Sep. 30, 2025
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The Scholars look for a mystery tool that will help them later.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres (will return after summer internship).
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa (will return after summer internship).
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Melanie Schwartz.
This Cold Open was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Please leave us a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your listening experience!
Ep. 40 will release Sep. 2, 2025.
Ep. 41, the penultimate episode of Scholars & Dragons, will release Sep. 16, 2025.
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In the aftermath of Brock's "Death of AXPi Party (& Networking Event)" the remaining scholars grapple with new information and decide on what to do next.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres (will return after summer internship).
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa (will return after summer internship).
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Stone Ahrendt.
This Cold Open was edited by Melanie Schwartz.
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Ep. 39 will release August 19, 2025
Ep. 40 will release Sep. 2, 2025.
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The shocking conclusion to the Stone SubDM Trilogy.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
CHECK OUT NATE DIETZ'S SHORT FILM "The Grass is Greener" SELECTED BY LIFT-OFF NEW VOICES FILM FESTIVAL! More info found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yQfTmbT7WAiKiEGF3yVvuSTHxM7QH6ldm1aRmbj1sHA/edit?usp=sharing
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DM is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
Shroomy, Eren Sisyphus, and Dr. Acula are Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 38 will release August 5, 2025
Ep. 39 will release August 19, 2025
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The party continues as Stone's second (out of three) sessions DMing for the group! After enjoying the bar and WizardExpo from last episode, the gang continues through the Mirror Mist and into the Carniball to confront their biggest insecurities...
"Let's keep this party fire!" ~ Brock, probably.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
DM is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
Shroomy, Eren Sisyphus, and Dr. Acula are Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 37 will release July 22, 2025
Ep. 38 will release August 5, 2025
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"Let's get this party started!" ~ Brock, probably.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
DM is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
Shroomy, Eren Sisyphus, and Dr. Acula are Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Stone Ahrendt.
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Ep. 36 will release July 8, 2025
Ep. 37 will release July 22, 2025
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Training is over, and the Scholars prepare to partake in something Brock has been planning for some time now.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 35 will release June 24, 2025
Ep. 36 will release July 8, 2025
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THIS IS PART 2 OF "The Emperor's New Goon."
The Scholars continue their attempts to train on their Allspects, and enjoy life out of the fast lane for a little while. Then, we see what a lone member is really getting up to across the map.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Social Media Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 34 will release June 10, 2025
Ep. 35 will release June 24, 2025
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THIS IS PART 1 OF "The Emperor's New Goon." Part 2 will release on the regular release schedule.
The Scholars continue their attempts to train on their Allspects, and enjoy life out of the fast lane for a little while.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, reference to an uncomfortable animal encounter, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 33 will release May 27, 2025
Ep. 33 will release June 10, 2025
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The Scholars begin to train on their Allspects.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 32 will release May 13, 2025
Ep. 33 will release May 27, 2025
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The Scholars deal with inner- and inter-personal issues, leading to an unexpected conclusion.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 31 will release April 29, 2025
Ep. 32 will release May 13, 2025
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Whoa!? An Earth episode? April Fools is more like Christmas this year.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Special Agent Matthew Briggs is Harrison Dean
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode and Cold Open was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 30 will release April 15, 2025
Ep. 31 will release April 29, 2025
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Today's a special day! You get us for 5 unedited minutes.
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April Fools ;)
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The Scholars assimilate to a new group while Gabriel receives vital aid.
This episode has profanity, violence, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode and Cold Open was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 29 will release April 1, 2025 (no joke).
Ep. 30 will release April 15, 2025
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We go pedal to the metal, to the max. Watch our Scholars shift alliances and learn important lore about their journey...
This episode has profanity, violence, mild body horror, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode and Cold Open was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Ep. 28 will release March 18, 2025.
Ep. 29 will release April 1, 2025 (no joke).
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We return to the Main Series after out Fall hiatus due to internships!
The Scholars make some foundational revelations before getting revealed important truths.
This episode has profanity, violence, mild body horror, reference to fictional alcohol use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
Make sure to tell your friends about the podcast!
Brock the Rock is Stone Ahrendt.
Flynn Taylor is Josh Ayres.
Roland Brown is Garrett Costa.
Gabriel Minos is Michael DiStasi.
Margaret Hollsman is Melanie Schwartz.
DM is Nate Dietz.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Nate Dietz.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz, Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
This episode and Cold Open was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Please leave us a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your listening experience!
Ep. 27 will release March 4, 2025.
Ep. 28 will release March 18, 2025.
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The story isn't over yet! Enjoy the final part to our first mini series.
This episode has profanity, violence, bodily audio, reference to fictional substance use, and reference to nudity/mature content.
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Slade Fate is Stone Ahrendt.
Kan-e is Josh Ayres.
Malaki is Garrett Costa.
DM is Michael DiStasi.
Theme song and outro music arranged by Michael DiStasi.
Sound effects and ambience selected by Melanie Schwartz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Cover art by Melanie Schwartz
This episode was edited by Stone Ahrendt
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The Main Series will return on February 18th for Episode 26! We will continue with the Main Series from there, now that the whole gang is back together!
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As a celebration of having everyone back on the mic, we're releasing this newly recorded bonus episode! It's a talk-show style episode where we tell y'all a little bit about ourselves and answer some listener questions.
If you have questions that you'd like us to answer in another potential Office Hours, email them to us at ScholarsPodcast@gmail.com and please include if you'd like to be credited for the question (Ex. "Dr. Favian asked us...")
Theme song and outro arranged by Nate Dietz.
Vicky Nguyen is our Community Manager. (@vixpix24 on Instagram)
Original cover art by Jenna Hight (@jennahight06 on Instagram)
"Office Hours" cover art modifications by Melanie Schwartz.
This episode was edited by Nate Dietz.
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Survi Epilogue will release on Feb. 4, 2025
Episode 26 of the Main Series will release on Feb. 18, 2025
We will continue the regular release schedule of the Main Series following Episode 26!
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