Rotating Heroes - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Last week, I decided to listen to this podcast on whim. I love dnd and dnd-related media, and it doesn’t hurt that Zac Oyama is one of the funniest comedians in the biz. I have quickly fallen in love with the hilarious yet compelling world Zac has created. It’s a wild ride each time. I thought maybe I would feel sad when the PCs changed each arc, but each arc has been so amazing there’s simply no time or need to mourn that the last one ended! What an incredible cast of characters and comedians. Seriously side splitting jokes, high quality action, and a refreshing tonal shift with each arc. My sister and I had to drive a total of 30 hours this weekend and we’ve had The RH pod on the entire time. Haven’t turned it off once. Can’t recommend this enough.

I’m writing this review as someone who has enjoyed this show greatly in the past but can no longer listen regularly due to audio issues. For whatever reason Rotating Heroes is way quieter than any other podcast I listen to, to the point where I can’t listen at work anymore ( with earbuds max volume!) because of all of the outside noise drowning the show out.

Aside from the audio issues, which could be just me, I love the humor, clever storytelling, and fun game mechanics that this show is chock full of.

Such an interesting way to tell long form story! One of the worst things about the Star Wars universe is how it’s usually all about the same three or four people. The Rotating Heroes podcast acknowledges that there is a lot of talent in the world, and a lot of people in the world, and a lot of stories in the world to tell. This makes it so rich and vibrant! it also helps that all of the people that we know and love from Dropout get to flex their comedy muscles!

Just finished arc 5 and want to say it’s my favorite—but then, I felt that way after arc1 and 2 and 3 and 4 as well! Basically every arc leaves me so happy and wanting more! It’s really remarkable that an anthology show keeps such momentum and even has an overall through line. Excited for more…!

Edit: now listening to Arc 8 and What A Banger! Jasper’s debut as GM is brilliant and the player characters are hilarious. Soapfeathers!!!!!!. I am so glad this show didn’t end forever with Arc 7 and has a second life!