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Arguing with Dragons
by Tyson and Mike
Arguing with Dragons is a nerd-cast where two opinionated friends stop being polite about the things they love and start actually arguing about them. Each episode, Tyson and Mike dig into D&D, video games, movies, fantasy, and pop-culture nerd staples—not to explain them gently, but to challenge sacred cows, call out bad takes, and figure out why these things matter to people who grew up with them. Sometimes casual, other times loaded with opinions, and somewhere between nostalgia, hot takes, and friendly combat, they tear down fandom myths and rebuild them into something more honest, funny, and human.
Episodes
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S2 E6 Survial of the Nerdiest
Tyson and Mike are back to discuss survival games! We discuss the problems with the genre, how it relates to role playing and rate our favorites! Come join us for some quality nerd time folks! Lets get social! ---> The Arguing with Dragons Hub
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S2 E5 - Much Ado About Nerdy
Arguing with Dragon's is BACK with something a little different tonight. Mike and Tyson discuss everything and nothing. We take a break from the RPG drum beat and talk a bit about life, politics, our current passion projects and give you listeners a view behind the curtains to our lives! Join us...
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S2 E4 - The RPG's you never saw coming
Tyson and Mike take a dive into some RPG Video games that were wildly popular despite the fact that on paper, they probably should have flopped. Titles like Mario RPG, Gauntlet Legends, Kingdom Hearts... We hit them all! We talk about our current table top games and how they are going and give…
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S2 E3- Get to the Grid! Talking Battle Maps
Mike and Tyson are back discussing battle maps in table top games! We cover an encounter checklist that Tyson has used for years that can help you as a dungeon master craft better encounters and maps! We also discuss were to find premade maps and even talk a bit about building your own! Let's get...
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S2 E2 - A Fresh Cup of Homebrew!
Mike and Tyson discuss numerous home brew rules and creations for Dungeons and Dragons, both from Reddit and from our own home game! One of our greatest joys in gaming is being able to create interesting content for our players and the feeling of someone enjoying something you brewed up in your...
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S2 E1 - Role-Playing Grenades
Tyson and Mike are BACK with a new Season of Arguing with Dragons! We kick off season two discussing several of the most influential role playing video games and take a trip back in time to discuss the original OG's of tabletop gaming! Sit back, relax and take in some good old fashion nerd talk....
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Lighting Round! - The Enemy of my Enemy is my... Cohost?
In this lightning round, Mike trying so convince Tyson that his favorite fantasy villain (Dagoth Ur) is the best in fantasy. Strap in folks as Mike dives deep into what makes this villain so amazing compared to others in the genre!
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Episode 20 - How Far We've Come...
Tyson and Mike roll initiative against their own podcast in the thrilling conclusion to Season 1 of Arguing with Dragons! We take a trip down memory lane and review each of our topics over the last season and see if our opinions on anything have changed. Sit back and enjoy some time with your...
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Episode 19 - The ElderJank 4, Oblivion
Mike spearheads another elder scrolls inspired episode and teaches Tyson the ways of Oblivion! This ultra immersive, shit show of a role playing game has won over the hearts of millions, but can it win over one of the most cynical middle aged podcasts hosts? Tune in and find out as we talk about...
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Episode 18 - QuadCon Burlington Iowa 2026!
We are on the road once again, this time taking the podcast to our own backyard for the Quad-Con Burlington Iowa Convention! The great folks over at quadcitycon.com Were awesome enough to give us some space to talk to locals about their nerdy passions, conspiracy theories and life in general! A…
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Episode 17 - Your A.I. Overlord
Tyson and Mike are back covering the controversial topic of generative A.I. and its place in the hobbies we love. Love it or hate it, A.I. is here folks and we are breaking it down for you. Is the rage-bait real? Are we overreacting as nerds to this new tech? When did the generation that pirated...
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Episode 16 - The one with Matt Carson
Tyson and Mike welcome back author, game creator and overall great guy Matt Carson to the show! Matt comes on to catch up with us on his about his new book, Axis Point (Knight Wolf Book 1)! We also discuss his experiences with writing the book and the trials of self publishing! Check out Matt's...
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Episode 15 - So you want to be a Dungeon Master?
Tyson and Mike celebrate their 15th episode by discussing the common misconceptions about running a table top roll playing game. New game masters, this ones for you... We break through the noise and share what a combined 25 years of game master experience has taught us about running games and…
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Episode 14 - Dragons in pop culture, do they stack up?
Mike and Tyson are back this week with a in depth discuss of DRAGONS! Tyson breaks down some classical dragon lore and we confront modern pop cultures spin on the great winged beasts. Has Hollywood neutered the Dragon? Did George RR Martin design a fearsome dragon or a fire-breathing horse with...
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Lightning Round! Aliens are real! Cool, but can I get Healthcare?
Tyson and Mike return for a lightning round, discussing the potential of Alien disclosure and share their thoughts on how society might handle finding out that they are real. Get your tin foil hats and buckle up for a ride down the rabbit hole! #Aliens #Disclosure
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Episode 13 - I woke up at 7 AM for this TV show? Hell Ya I did, it's the 90s!
Tyson and Mike take a trip down memory lane and discuss their favorite 90's Kid's TV shows! Covering the rating wars that pitted Nickelodeon, Fox, Disney, PBS and MTV against each other, we recall our fondest memories of these shows that really shaped our childhoods! What was your favorite 90's...
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Midwest Gamefest Day 3
Tyson and Mike say farewell to Midwest Gamefest, but not before snagging a few more last minute interviews! We interview three of the founders of Forever Marsh Tabletop, Jan S. Gephardt, Artist and Author of What's Bred in the Bone, as well as two Patrons of the event, Cj and Jesse! We had such…
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Midwest Gamefest Day 2
Another day of passion, joy and gaming at Midwest Gamefest! Tyson and Mike interview author Matt Carson of Sector M, Colin from the Extra Life, a Children's Miracle Network program, Drew from Aperture Narrator, Beth from the role-players guild of KC, Will of Steve Jackson Games, Karl, a attendee...
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Midwest Gamefest- Day 1
MIDWEST GAMEFEST DAY 1 - Tyson and Mike spend the day chatting with some of the folks in Kansas City at the convention. Interviews with Mike Howard with AdventureU, A non tradition game master named Aaron with some info on an indie horror RPG called Dread, Mike with "This Podcast is uncalled…
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Lighting Round! - AWD Headed to Midwest Gamefest!
Tyson and Mike gear up to head to the Midwest Gamefest in Kansas City this weekend! We dive into what the festival is all about and what our listeners can expect from us while we are there. Check our Facebook and Tiktok for LIVE video from the festival!
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Episode 12 - Worldbuilding Part 2, Lie Cheat and Steal, just be sure to reskin afterwords...
Tyson and Mike share some nerd news before taking on part 2 of our world building series! We cover the tools of the world building trade and interview Cameron, an up and coming builder of worlds, as he unveils his new wild west themed game, Strange Trails, a Story of Whiskey and Witchcraft!
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Episode 11 - A Whole World in Your Hands Pt. 1
Welcome back to the AWD Pod! Mike and Tyson crack open a Blue Bomber G fuel and talk a bit about AI before diving off a cliff into the topic of world building in fantasy games, movies and books. We touch on some of the best examples of what to do and what not to do and Tyson goes on a deep dive…
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Lightning Round! - I'll Scape your Rune
After ignoring Mike's ramblings about Runescape for nearly 15 years, Tyson finally gives Mike just 15 minutes to convince him to play this game! Join the discussion on Facebook and Vote on whether Mike was convincing enough! - The Arguing With Dragon's Facebook Group!
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Episode 10 - Adapt This!
Tyson and Mike celebrate their tenth full episode by cracking open and reviewing a C4 energy drink and put their over caffeinated brains to work discussing Movie adaptations. Mike reads an actual exert from the 50 shades book, but not before confessing his undying love of both Jack Black and the...
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Episode 9 - Optimizing the Fun Out of Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Tyson and Mike are back with our guest Travis to discuss optimization in Dungeons and Dragons and its effects on the game. Travis gives us his perspective on why power gaming is his thing and how important session zero is. Join us for a in depth nerd out on table top rpg games as Mike and Tyson...
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Lighting Round! - Conspiracy Theories Pt. 2
Doesn't every nerd love a good Conspiracy Theory? Tyson takes Mike down the rabbit hole and discusses the Georgia Guide Stones and the real reason they may have been destroyed in 2022. Got a good conspiracy you'd like us to cover in a short? Send it in! [email protected]!
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Episode 8 - Don't Split-Screen Your Pants in Multiplayer!
Tyson and Mike take you back to the days of sitting on your couch together and hyper focusing on your tiny window in split screen multiplayer. Mike tells us about his sleep overs and getting into fist fights over smash brothers and Tyson insists that online, single screen multiplayer is the far...
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Lightning Round! "Dicey Interpretations and Power Word Bullshit"
Mike and Tyson, experienced Dungeon Masters welcome Travis, celebrated power gamer, to the show to discuss how to creatively interoperate spells in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons to insta-kill even your toughest BBEG! Join us for a lightning round filled with broken rules and broken dreams.
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Episode 7- A Podcaster stole my Sweet Roll!
Lace up your Dragon scale boots as Mike and Tyson clip, glitch and mod their way through an episode on Skyrim! We tried out a new format to the episode, adding new segments like Rolling imitative, and the Skill Check Game! So join us for a little nerd time with Mike's favorite game, no mod's...
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Episode 6 - Do I really have to catch them all?
Hold on to your master-ball's listeners, we are tackling the Pokemon Franchise! Join us for a nostalgia filled chat about Pokemon Red and Blue, the Anime TV show and all things Gen1! We talk about the good, the bad and the trippy Pokemon that encouraged us to be social as kids and dive into the...
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Lightning Round! Wake up with some Homebrew in your cup!
Tyson and Mike tackle a locked reddit post deemed Low Effort that discussed the best and worst home brew Dungeons and Dragons rules! Join us as your hosts show off their true nerd sides and talk about some fresh roasted DND Homebrew!
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Episode 5 - 64 Reasons We are Still Friends!
Tyson and Mike take a stroll down game console memory lane and land on the iconic Nintendo 64! Mike shares a heartfelt story of his memory of unwrapping one Christmas Eve while Tyson is still trying to figure out just how to hold the controller nearly 30 years later... Join us for some fun...
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Lightning Round - Book Review - Project Hail Mary
In celebration of its upcoming movie release, Tyson tries his hardest to convince Mike to read Project Hail Mary By Andy Weir. Spoiler Alert, it is a FANTASTIC BOOK!
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Episode 4 - Revenge of the Fandom Menace
Tyson and Mike travel to a galaxy far far away! In this episode we tackle the multitude of Star Wars content that has become so mainstream today. Tyson goes full fanboy for Grand Admiral Thrawn while Mike has flashbacks of his misery trying to beat Star Wars Shadows of the empire as a ten year…
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Lightning Round - Insiders Perspective, World of Warcraft Legion
Mike takes a few minutes to try and convince Tyson why World of Warcraft Legion is the superior expansion with his seductive British accent, a beautiful lore dump and getting his game mechanic facts wrong! Join us for a lightning round that will make you wanna go play some WoW!
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Episode 3 - For the Horde, Until I get bored...
In the third installment of Arguing with Dragons, Tyson and Mike dive into the Warcraft Franchise and try to find out just why Azeroth feels like home to millions of online players! Tyson defends his crippling ADHD that keeps him from ever getting to max level and Mike tries his best to defend a...
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Episode 2 - Hey! Listen! We are doing Zelda!
In this week's episode, Tyson and Mike take on the Zelda franchise! Why is it so beloved? Does it deserve the reputation it has? Will Link ever speak? These answers and more!
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Lightning Round! - Conspiracy Theories
Our first Lightning Round argument! A short cast where Mike and Tyson try to convince each other that they are the of the superior opinion. Today's lightning round is on our favorite Conspiracy Theories! Come join us as Tyson tries to convince Mike that the Moon isn't a naturally occurring object...
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Episode 1 Dungeons and Arguing with Dragons
Our opening episode! Mike and Tyson discuss their favorite tabletop role playing game and how its made an impact on nerd culture and the lives of those who play.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Arguing with Dragons is a nerd-cast where two opinionated friends stop being polite about the things they love and start actually arguing about them. Each episode, Tyson and Mike dig into D&D, video games, movies, fantasy, and pop-culture nerd staples—not to explain them gently, but to challenge sacred cows, call out bad takes, and figure out why these things matter to people who grew up with them. Sometimes casual, other times loaded with opinions, and somewhere between nostalgia, hot takes, and friendly combat, they tear down fandom myths and rebuild them into something more honest, funny, and human.
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Arguing with Dragons is a nerd-cast where two opinionated friends stop being polite about the things they love and start actually arguing about them. Each episode, Tyson and Mike dig into D&D, video games, movies, fantasy, and pop-culture nerd staples—not to explain them gently, but to challenge...
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