Dave’s First Crawl - a Dungeon Crawler Carl Podcast

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as they honor Brandon — RIP, you absolute hero. Then it’s full speed ahead into chaos: breaking into the conductor’s room, finding a reward room, lighting Vernon on fire, and mowing down mobs along the way. Choo choo, crawlers.Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCrawl.

We survived the 3rd floor—barely. Join Dave and Emi (Eric) as we finish Dungeon Crawler Carl: Book 2 – Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, dig into the bonus content from Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret, and unpack Odette’s behind-the-scenes revelations. Celestial boxes are on the table… or maybe not. It’s chaotic. It’s spoilery. Hit play.

Dave and Emi return to discuss the fall-out from the failed assassination attempt on Carl & Donut by Prince Stalwart, the siege of the 201st Security division headquarters, and an explosive saboteur attack on the capitol building of the Magistrate of the Medium Sky Fowl Settlement. Also, we meet Katia Grim, our newest addition to the party of "The Royal Court of Princess Donut." Plus, the holidays suck, the weather (in Dallas during the holidays) sucks, and the US legal system most certainly sucks.

Join hosts Dave and Eric (Emi) as we finally crash the MF Desperado Club! We meet Quint — half-Djinn, half-garbage scowl, and 100% chaos. Then things get wild: dead hookers, a fallen hero (RIP Gum-Gum, you will be avenged!), and some seriously terrifying floating head's. Krasue, you scary as hell! And Featherfall? You sketchy bastard. Yeah, we’re calling you out.

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as we dive into Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, chapters 6–9 (nice). Carl’s on his own, Mongo’s in full guard-dog mode, and yes—there’s a roller-skating bear. Our hero takes on Grimaldi’s twisted circus with Signet’s tattoo army in one of the wildest arcs yet!

Hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) have finished Book 1! 🎉 Join us as we recap our favorite moments and crawlers while looking back on the wild journey through the first two floors of the dungeon. We’ll tackle some rapid-fire questions, peek ahead at what’s coming in Book 2, and dive into the bonus side story Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret!

Dave and Eric (Emi) return to break down Chapters 41–43: the rage elemental falls, Meadowlark is saved, and just when Carl and Donut think they can breathe, the Maestro crashes the party. This orc with an ego—and a bloodthirsty teen fanbase—turns murder and mayhem into prime-time entertainment. But when his twisted show targets our heroes, Carl and Donut fight back the only way they know how: with chaos, rebellion, and a whole lot of attitude.

In this episode of Dave's First Crawl: A Dungeon Crawler Carl podcast, hosts Dave and Eric discuss the surprising cinematic journey from reality TV to dungeon crawling chaos. As they analyze chapters 31 through 35 of the first book, they delve into the collapse of floor one, which tragically claims the lives of 700,000 crawlers. With cultural banter including topics like Yellowstone and casting guesses for a live scene adaptation, the episode balances serious story analysis with lighthearted discourse. Jeff Hayes, the audiobook narrator, receives much admiration for his role in bringing life to the series, while speculation about casting Carl reveals intriguing possibilities.

Join our hosts Dave and Eric ("Emi") as we dive through Chapters 21-25, where our fateful heroes discover their first stairwell to the 2nd level of the dungeon which is blocked by a looming threat. Carl and Princess Donut also meet up with some potential allies, some of them able bodied fighters and others not so much. We encounter our third boss battle, which lends itself to some touching and humorous moments. You may also learn a few things on this episode about the connections between physical fitness and mental health...and that it's not so healthy to get "handsy" with one's self while wearing spiky enchanted war gauntlets.

In this podcast episode, the hosts recount their latest experiences and dive into chapters 11-15 of 'Dungeon Crawler Carl'. One host details a lively time at a Renaissance Fair in Dallas, complete with costumes, performances, and jousting. The conversation shifts to the book's narrative as they prepare for Carl's first boss battle. The boss, known as the Hoarder, turns out to be a tragic figure trapped by forces beyond her control, raising questions about the moral implications and deeper themes in the story. With explosive action and poignant character moments, this episode blends real-life adventures with fictional challenges.

Join us as we launch our first podcast! Here we dive into the first 5 chapters of the Dungeon Crawler Carl universe. Each week we will read through and explore the dungeons, for Dave it will be his first time though as Eric acts as his guide and experinced dungeon hand.