Critical Role Founders Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe Return for Season Two of Weird Kids
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Critical Role founders Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe are returning for the second season of their talk show Weird Kids, premiering exclusively on the Beacon app on May 5.
Critical Role continues to expand its digital footprint far beyond traditional tabletop campaigns, proving that creator-led entertainment thrives when talent connects directly with audiences. According to a report by Polygon, founders Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe are officially bringing back their talk show, Weird Kids, for a second season. The upcoming 24-episode run will premiere on May 5, offering fans another deep dive into the surreal realities of growing up as child actors in Hollywood.
Hosted by Johnson, known for her work on The Last of Us and Critical Role's campaigns, alongside veteran voice actor and creator Jaffe, the hour-long series focuses on personal anecdotes, vintage pop culture, and the bizarre nature of early industry experiences. Rather than functioning as a standard interview program, the show leans into a casual hangout format featuring guest appearances from other creators and industry figures. This approach highlights how modern entertainment companies leverage personal creator brands to build dedicated, cross-platform digital communities.
The entire second season, along with the complete first season, will stream exclusively on Beacon, Critical Role's subscription-based companion app. New episodes will roll out every Tuesday starting in May. For a community accustomed to long-form streaming and direct-to-consumer digital ecosystems, this platform-exclusive release represents another step in how creators retain ownership and direct relationships with their audiences outside of traditional broadcast networks.
Tags: Critical Role, Streaming, Creator Economy, Entertainment, Podcasts
Original article: Polygon