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Gumshoes & Dragons

Gumshoes and Dragons
Golden Lake
Murder Mystery
Gumshoes & Dragons
Comedy
Dungeons & Dragons
Role-Playing
Demons
Epic Fantasy
Magic
Labyrinth
Friendship
Fear
Dungeons & Daddies
Did Or Dice Casino
Time Travel
Frank Horse
Magic Items
Knives Out
Godbaby
Ancient War

Gumshoes & Dragons is a bi-weekly (the one that means once every 2 weeks) murder mystery actual play comedy podcast created and DM'd by Anthony Burch and starring Adal Rifai, Erin Keif & John Patrick Coan. Every episode features a special guest murderer and the cast has to put together the clues to solve the crime.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes24Founded10 months ago
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Comedy

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Latest Episodes

This week, we've got board games on the brain! Your DM Anthony Burch Starring Adal Rifai

Erin Keif

John Patrick Coan

Editor Omar Romolino

Theme by: Arne Parrott

Produced by: John Patrick Coan

Episode Artwork by: Paige Kilcullen

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This week, our friend Amal El-Mohtar stops by to do a musical theatre themed mystery and it turns our we are all huge nerds!

Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, ad-free episodes, and submit item/npc names by joining our Patreon! Gues... more

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This week we are simply horsing around with something deadly serious: murder. Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, ad-free episodes, and submit item/npc names by joining our Patreon!

Your DM Anthony Burch Starring Adal Rifai

Erin K... more

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We've got a missing person, a frat bro, and are we going to get Brass his body back? It could all be happening on this week's episode! Support the show, get behind-the-scenes episodes, ad-free episodes, and submit item/npc names by joining our Patreo... more

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Recent Guests

Amal El-Mohtar
Guest author and guest player
Author
Episode: #21: Les Jizzérables w/ Amal El-Mohtar
Luke Null
Guest murderer invited onto the show
Actor/Comedian (guest)
Episode: #19: Pledge of A-Vengeance w/ Luke Null
Tyler Davis
Guest on this episode
Unknown/Guest
Episode: #18: Siren-ara w/ Tyler Davis
Elizabeth Andrews
Guest on this episode
Episode: #17: Beef's Anatomy w/ Elizabeth Andrews
Dan Lippert
Guest murderer on episode
Episode: #16: The Juice is Moose w/ Dan Lippert
Matt Young
Comedian and performer known for his work on Hello from Magic Tavern
Hello from Magic Tavern
Episode: #15: I Plead the Fifth (Edition) w/ Matt Young & Arnie Niekamp
Arnie Niekamp
Comedian and performer, also known from Hello from Magic Tavern
Hello from Magic Tavern
Episode: #15: I Plead the Fifth (Edition) w/ Matt Young & Arnie Niekamp
Amanda Schuckman
Guest Murderer
Episode: #14: Weekend at Brass's w/ Amanda Schuckman
Amanda Schuchman
Guest with a background in D&D and affiliated with multiple projects
Real Housewives of D&D and Sons and Sons Ability from the Dungeons and Daddies Patreon
Episode: #13: Homicider

Hosts

Anthony Burch
Host/DM and creator with central role in show's game master and narrative drive
Adal Rifai
Cast member and voice of multiple characters, regular on-air presence
Erin Keif
Co-Host with active role in investigations and character work
John Patrick Coan
Co-Host and cast member, contributes to scene direction and humor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 883 ratings
  • Playtime101

    This is for the user Playtime101 do you understand what playing a TTRPG is you’re going to say um and ah especially when you’re playing murder mystery DND

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gay and trans
    Canada20 days ago
  • Love it

    Great cast with awesome chemistry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jobless hippi
    United States2 months ago
  • Such a fantastic Pod!!

    I have absolutely loved almost everything about how they’ve done this pod. The improvisation, the editing, the stories and overarching storyline, the characters are great, the mysteries are fun, this really is a phenomenal podcast!!! The only reason I can’t give this a 5 star is because, the initial 6(?) episodes all ended with a little monologue or explanation of how the crime actually went down, they had the guests voice little lines and it was just a quick little addition to the end of the ep... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cryptic Orbit
    United States2 months ago
  • Came from SitcomD&D

    (Scrolling for a new dnd podcast, mourning sitcomdnd) no, no, wait-BEEF! This is my new favorite podcast. 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guy in da hat
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you Elizabeth Andrews for being the absolute best.

    As promised, review is updated from 4 to 5 stars because you brought on Elizabeth Andrews 😭😭😭😭😭❤️. This is a spiritual moment for me. BEEF!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TepidDuckPond
    United States2 months ago

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Long-running fans appreciate the blend of humor with mystery and worldbuilding.
Listeners value crossover appeal and production quality.
Guests bring fresh dynamics and keep episodes lively.
Audiences love the cast chemistry and sharp improv energy.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#223
France/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#90
Philippines/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#141
Finland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#142
Argentina/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#219
Singapore/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#249
Belgium/Comedy

Talking Points

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#18: Siren-ara w/ Tyler Davis
Q: What is the motive behind the coach's death?
The group uncovers that the spell broth containing time ravage aged the coach, suggesting a magical cause tied to a scheme or rival dynamics rather than a simple personal vendetta.

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A bi-weekly murder-mystery with heavy emphasis on improv and rich fantasy worldbuilding. Episodes mix clue-hunting, character-driven banter, and escalating twists as a core crew of investigators pieces together who committed the crime, often with a guest murderer shaking up the dynamics. The format thrives on cross-pastes of comedy and RPG mechanics, frequently featuring guest performers from the broader comedy and D&D scenes, and using a whimsical setting with recurring motifs, running gags, and meta-commentary on production. Fans likely appreciate fast-paced humor, collaborative storytelling, and clever misdirection that rewards attentive listeners while staying accessible to newcomers.

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1. Amal El-Mohtar
2. Luke Null
3. Tyler Davis
4. Elizabeth Andrews
5. Dan Lippert
6. Matt Young
7. Arnie Niekamp
8. Amanda Schuckman

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