Dave’s First Crawl - a Dungeon Crawler Carl Podcast

Hello and welcome to the Dungeon! Join hosts Dave and Eric for our weekly dive into the book series Dungeon Crawler Carl. Dave is reading it for the first time while Eric acts as the ever useful dungeon guide / expert. So buckle up, here we go!

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14 May 2026

Gore-Gore All MANtaur!; Katia Loses Fingers & War Mage Loses Head / DCC Book 3, Chapters 11 - 13

This week, we cover Chapters 11, 12, and 13 of The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook — DCC Book 3.

Dave and Emi dive into a BBB Boss Battle, finally get a conductor’s key, watch Katia lose some fingers — but don’t worry, Carl’s got her back (pack) — and help finish off some flesh blankets and war mages on the dismemberment-limited train. And finally we get some sponsors! Carl gets a neural enhancer from the Valtay - whats this about portals?

Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCrawl.

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28 April 2026

Dirty Shirley's + Frost Maidens = a Cold Blooded Body Count | DCC Book 3, Ch. 8–10

And this is why we don’t let Donut drink unsupervised! Covering chapters 8, 9 & 10 of "The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook" (DCC Book 3), Dave and Emi dive into the mysteries of the cookbook & cover a long awaited reunion with some "old" friends. A night out at the Desperado Club goes sideways fast: Frost magic flies, Donut crosses a line she can’t uncross, and Carl takes a high-stakes spin at the Casino.

Don't forget to stick around for "What Grinds My Gears?" for a Dave's First Crawl debut and very special guest.

Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCrawl.

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11 April 2026

Mordecai Gets Banished & the Anarchist Cookbook Revealed | DCC Book 3, Ch. 6–7

Join hosts Dave and Emi (Eric) as we grind some cornets, crack open fan prize boxes, and...oh yeah - Mordecai gets banished! Plus, Katia gets a mohawk, and the Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook finally reveals what it really is. Let’s burn it all down. Choo choo, crawlers.

Want to join the discussion? Come hang out with the community at r/DavesFirstCrawl.

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18 March 2026

We Got Fire Ants in the Pants! | DCC Book 3, Chapters 3–5

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.

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13 February 2026

Book 3 Begins! The Iron Tangle Choo Choo! | DCC Ch. 1–2

A chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Dungeon Crawler Carl from a first-time reader and a veteran guide. This episode covers Dungeon Crawler Carl the Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook chapters 1-2.

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27 January 2026

Season 2 Epilogue + Bonus Content — Wrap It Up! (DCC Epilogue + Backstage Part 2)

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.

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