Zero Initiative: Curse of Strahd
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Four adventurers take on what they think is a routine search-and-rescue mission in a small town, believing everything is perfectly normal. They soon realize that it's anything but. Trapped in an inscrutable and dangerous land, Lorded over by the mysterious Lord of Barovia, will our four protagonists make their way out of the mists? Or will each of them succumb to Barovia's curse? Join us as we venture into the Curse of Strahd! Check out our website to see our characters, cast, and crew that made all this possible at zeroinitiativepod.com! And a huge thank you to Michael Ghelfi...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 65
Enter the Pool
After the horrible turn of events in the Abbey of Saint Markovia, Ireena makes a discovery that changes everything.
Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 51m 21s
Episode 64
Embrace of the Morning Lord
Talia confronts the Abbott while the party scrambles to figure out next steps.
TW:
Violence throughout
Mentions of body horror (flesh golem)
Published: Aug 28, 2026Duration: 57m 52s
Episode 63
The Abbott
The party follows Ezmeralda back to Krezk, and then make their way into the Abbey, where wits and sanity are tested.
Published: Aug 21, 2026Duration: 51m 59s
Episode 62
Van Richten
The party converses with and gets some important information from legendary monster hunter, Rudolph Van Richten.
Published: Aug 14, 2026Duration: 55m 9s
Episode 61
Khazan's Tower
The party has another encounter with the eccentric, and strange Rictavio.
TW:
28:50-29:30 racism
Published: Aug 7, 2026Duration: 38m 31s
Episode 60
It's All Part of the Same Package
The party deals with the fallout of the fight at Argynvasthold and makes for the next portion of their journey. The wolves are near.
Published: Jul 31, 2026Duration: 45m 18s
Episode 59
If That’s What You Want
Things somehow get even worse as the party moves from the inside of Argynvasthold to the outside.
TW: Violence throughout first portion of episode
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 55m 20s
Episode 58
Unfinished Business
The party struggles to deal with the knights of Argynvasthold and Talia learns what defenestration means.
TW: Violence throughout
Published: Jul 17, 2026Duration: 44m 49s
Episode 57
The Unquiet Dead
Vladimir Horngaard confronts the party.
TW: violence throughout
Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 51m 39s
Episode 56
Argynvostholt
The gang explores Argynvostholt to fulfill one of Madam Eva’s prophecies. Inside they encounter a new friend and many new foes.
Published: Jul 3, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 27s
Episode 55
Ill Tidings
The party regroups with Kasimir and the dusk elves after everything that’s happened. They then make plans to visit Berez.
Published: Jun 29, 2026Duration: 55m 28s
Episode 54
Diplomatic Relations
The party tries to take refuge in Vallaki with mixed results. Fursat runs into some old colleagues.
Published: Jun 19, 2026Duration: 55m 58s
Episode 53
The Carriage (part 3)
The carriage ride of death comes to an end. Kasimir faces his past.
Published: Jun 12, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 41s
Episode 52
The Carriage (part 2)
The party confronts Rahadin as he tries to escape with Ireena in tow. Things get a little messy.
Published: Jun 5, 2026Duration: 1h 1m 36s
Episode 51
The Things That Are to Come
The party concludes their ominous dinner with the Lord of Barovia. The consequences of their choices become clear immediately.
Published: May 29, 2026Duration: 58m 12s
Episode 50
Vampires Do Dance!
Fursat gets to know the ferocious Volenta Popovski. The party experiences what is, for most of them, their first ballroom dance.
Published: May 22, 2026Duration: 55m 27s
Episode 49
Daddy Issues
Tuck speaks with their father, and Talia and Sol get to know Lord Esher and Lady Anastrasia better.
TW:
00:06:00 - 00:06:54 - descriptions of body horror
00:24:00 - 00:25:00 - descriptions of body horror
00:00:00 - 00:30:00 - parental abuse
Published: May 15, 2026Duration: 35m 1s
Episode 48
The Brides
Our adventurers sit down for dinner with the Lord of Barovia and his four beautiful brides. It goes about as well as one would expect.
Published: May 8, 2026Duration: 43m 56s
Episode 47
Fit Check
The party arrives at Castle Ravenloft and don some new apparel before the spookiest dinner of their lives.
Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 45m 17s
Episode 46
The Carriage
The gang explores the mountain village of Krezk before a carriage arrives for them.
Published: Apr 24, 2026Duration: 59m 10s