The Top 7 Must-See Dungeons And Daddies Fan Art Trends Driving The Fandom In 2025
The Dungeons and Daddies podcast, the beloved actual-play D&D show about four dads from our world thrust into a high-fantasy realm, continues to inspire one of the most vibrant and hilarious fan communities in all of TTRPG media. As of late 2024 and early 2025, the fandom's creativity is reaching new heights, driven by the emotional conclusion of Season 1's "Fathers & Sons" arc and the complex, chaotic journey of the Season 2 teens through "The Peachyville Horror."
The sheer volume of unique, high-quality fan art circulating on platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, and DeviantArt is a testament to the storytelling genius of Dungeon Master Anthony Burch and the comedic brilliance of the cast: Freddie Wong, Beth May, Matt Arnold, and Will Campos. From heartbreaking character portraits to surreal, meme-worthy comics, this art is the lifeblood of the community. Here are the top seven fan art trends that are currently dominating the digital canvas, showcasing the most popular characters and pivotal moments in the D&Dads universe.
The Four Dads and Their Fictional Offspring: A Character Compendium
To fully appreciate the fan art, one must know the heroes (and anti-heroes) who inspire it. The Dungeons and Daddies universe is rich with complex, flawed, and deeply lovable characters. The fan art community is consistently focused on two main groups: the original dads and the next generation.
- Darryl Wilson (Played by Matt Arnold): The jock dad and Oath of Devotion Paladin. Fan art often depicts him in his signature baseball uniform, wielding his mighty axe, or having heartfelt, often awkward, moments with his son, Grant Wilson.
- Henry Oak (Played by Beth May): The granola dad and Circle of the Moon Druid. His art is heavily focused on his environmental themes, his various animal forms, and his relationship with his two beautiful boys, Lark Oak and Sparrow Oak.
- Glenn Close (Played by Freddie Wong): The rock 'n' roll dad and Bard. Art of Glenn is frequently styled after classic rock album covers, featuring his iconic guitar, or showcasing his surprisingly tender moments with his son, Nick Close.
- Ron Stampler (Played by Will Campos): The rogue dad with a questionable past. Ron's fan art often focuses on his lack of a mustache (or the community’s insistence on drawing him with one), his nervous energy, and his complicated relationship with his son, Terry Jr. Stampler.
- Scam Likely (NPC): The mysterious, fan-favorite tiefling who serves as a chaotic mentor and occasional antagonist. His sleek design and unpredictable nature make him an artistic goldmine.
These characters, with their distinct personalities and visual cues, provide endless material for artists, leading to the current trends that capture the most recent and emotional beats of the "Not a BDSM Podcast."
7. The Ascendance of Scam Likely: The Ultimate Fan-Favorite NPC
No character has captured the collective imagination of the Dungeons and Daddies fanbase quite like Scam Likely. This enigmatic, stylish tiefling bard is a recurring figure whose true motives are always shrouded in mystery, and his fan art reflects this ambiguity.
Current fan art trends for Scam Likely focus heavily on his fashion, often giving him complex, high-fantasy suits and accessories. Artists love to depict him with a mischievous smirk, surrounded by arcane energy or gold coins, reflecting his chaotic neutral alignment. The most recent art often pairs him with the Season 2 teens, highlighting his role as a questionable mentor in the "Peachyville Horror" arc, or in dramatic, high-contrast lighting to emphasize his shadowy nature.
6. Season 2 Teen Angst: Lark and Sparrow's Emotional Journey
With the focus shifting to the next generation in Season 2, the teens have become the new artistic muses. Specifically, Henry Oak's twin sons, Lark Oak and Sparrow Oak, are trending.
Lark, the more reserved and powerful of the two, is often drawn with an intense, magical glow, reflecting his connection to the Feywild. Sparrow, the more chaotic and impulsive brother, is frequently depicted in dynamic action poses or showcasing his unique fashion sense. The most compelling fan art captures their complex, often strained, relationship, particularly scenes of them arguing or having a moment of genuine, brotherly connection against the backdrop of their traumatic adventures. This trend is a deep dive into the show's core theme of fatherhood and legacy.
5. The Humorous Crossover: Taylor Swift as a Player Character
One of the most delightfully bizarre and uniquely Dungeons and Daddies elements is the inclusion of "celebrity" characters. Freddie Wong's choice to play a character named Taylor Swift (not the real-life pop star, but a chaotic bard who shares the name) has sparked a niche but hugely popular fan art trend.
Artists are having a field day merging the aesthetic of the real-world musician with the high-fantasy, often grotesque, elements of the podcast. Fan art of the PC Taylor Swift often features her in a blend of medieval and modern concert attire, wielding a lute or microphone, and striking dramatic, album-cover-worthy poses. This trend perfectly encapsulates the podcast's commitment to absurd, meta-humor and provides a lighter contrast to the more dramatic Season 2 art.
4. Reimagining the Dads: Character Design Evolution
Even though Season 2 focuses on the teens, the original four dads—Darryl Wilson, Henry Oak, Glenn Close, and Ron Stampler—remain constant subjects. The current trend is to reimagine their designs based on their emotional growth and power level at the end of Season 1 and into the "The Peach Pit" after-show discussions.
You’ll find art depicting Darryl with more battle-worn armor, Henry with a deeper, more primal connection to nature, Glenn with a more legendary, rock-god aesthetic, and Ron having finally (and begrudgingly) embraced a heroic look. These pieces often serve as "glow-ups" or "epilogue" art, celebrating the characters' long, emotional arcs and providing a sense of closure for the original story.
3. The Peachyville Horror: Darker, Horror-Themed Art
Season 2’s main arc, "The Peachyville Horror," introduced a distinct, often terrifying, shift in tone from the first season. This has led to a surge in darker, more atmospheric fan art.
Artists are moving away from the bright, cartoonish styles and embracing horror, surrealism, and high-contrast shadow work. Trending pieces depict unsettling scenes from the arc, the terrifying designs of the antagonists, and the teens facing moments of genuine fear. This genre shift in the fan art community demonstrates the artists' ability to match the emotional weight and narrative complexity of the podcast's current storytelling.
2. The Cast and Crew: Appreciation Art
A major pillar of the Dungeons and Daddies community is the love for the actual players and the Dungeon Master, Anthony Burch. Appreciation art for the cast—Anthony, Freddie Wong, Beth May, Matt Arnold, and Will Campos—is a consistent, heartwarming trend.
This art often depicts the cast members together in a non-canonical, behind-the-mic setting, laughing or reacting to a particularly chaotic moment in the game. It is a direct reflection of the intimate, parasocial relationship the audience has with the performers. The official cover art by talented artists like Alex Moore also inspires fan artists to create their own interpretations of the official posters and character sheets.
1. The Ultimate Emotional Moment: Fathers and Sons Reunited
The single most powerful and enduring theme in the Dungeons and Daddies fan art community remains the core emotional drive of the show: the relationship between the dads and their sons. Even with the Season 2 teens taking the spotlight, the art that generates the most engagement is the one that captures the raw, emotional weight of family.
Trending pieces often depict the dads—Darryl Wilson, Henry Oak, Glenn Close, and Ron Stampler—with their respective sons (Grant, Lark & Sparrow, Nick, and Terry Jr.) in tender, protective, or celebratory moments. The "String of Dads" concept, a popular fan term, is frequently visualized, showing the entire found family together. This art, more than any other, highlights the show's ability to balance absurd comedy with genuine, heartfelt storytelling, making it the perennial number one trend in the D&Dads artistic community.
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