Confessions of a Game Master
by Keshia Bithell
Confessions of a Game Master is an interview-style show where Game Masters and Dungeon Masters are interviewed about their various shames, wins, and favourite moments as master ttrpg storytellers. They will also be sharing their insights, tips, and tricks with prospective Game Masters from their own experiences while using it as an opportunity to promote their shows, projects, and ideas.If you would like to be considered as a guest for the show please email us at [email protected]!New Episodes come out every other Monday!
Episodes
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Episode 22(Part 2) - The Warlock of Powder Park
Today we continue our talk with Jasper Kissed, a Zine creator in the ttrpg sphere! This week we delve into their advice about managing the pacing of a campaign and the importance of understanding when to call your rolls as a GM! This episode if filled with deep insight about the nuance of the…
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Episode 22 (Part 1) - The Warlock of Powder Park
Today I talk to Jasper Kissed, a Zine creator in the ttrpg sphere! We talked for a really long time (long enough to deserve a part 2). This week we delve into some shames, but mostly we theorize about the ttrpg community as a whole and what it means to be good about allowing player agency. If you...
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Episode 21- Roll 4 Dylan
In this episode of Confessions of a Game Master we get to talk to Dylan, a well-versed Game Master with a deep love of Vampire the Masquerade and tons of great advice! Dylan was a treat to talk to and his thousands of ideas are well worth following and listening to! Check him out in the links...
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Episode 20 - Zeal Zaddy
In this episode, I talk to the wonderful Scott from Zeal Zaddy! They are a show that welcomes diversity and amazing storytelling with a host of homebrew creations ready for people to adapt them into their own gameplay! In this episode, we theorized about what to do when things go wrong and the…
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Episode 19 - Nuuli Forged
This episode I talked with Jared from Nuuli Forged! We had an awesome time talking about his homebrew world and the shenanigans his players got up to in his show! Go give Nuuli Forged a listen and support another amazing ttrpg creator! How to find Nuuli Forged: https://www.twitch.tv/nuuliforged...
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Episode 18 - Zimxter
In this episode, I talk to the lovely creator of Launtrel about everything from Ryan Reynolds being Prime Minister, to how DnD is a vehicle for mental healing and storytelling! Some of my favourite moments of season 1 are in this episode, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Trigger Warning:...
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Episode 17 - Throwback with One More Quest
This is an old Episode from our early days with Throne of Dice! Sadly One More Quest is no longer available to listen to, but Sandy and I had some wonderful conversation about ADHD and Autism that I felt still deserved to see the light of day! Sit back and enjoy this delightful discussion about...
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Episode 16 - The Billowing Hilltop
In this episode, I get to talk to Mike from the Billowing Hilltop which is a British TTRPG real-play show where a group of long-time old-school friends aim to sit around the table and play as if the audience is sitting there with them listening to a proper session! They have a more serious tone,...
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Episode 15 - Friend and Foe Adventure Co.
Today I talk to Riley from Friend and Foe Adventure Co., a real-play show using the Bunkers and Badasses RPG. In this episode of Confessions, we go on ADHD-level tangents, talk characterization vs. metagame knowledge, and shenanigans regarding dissecting chickens! There is a ton of bonus content...
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Episode 14 - Josh Burgess - Gas Station Drugs (Formerly Die Inside Gaming)
In this episode, I get to talk to Josh, who is a GM for a brand new show called "What's in the Rift?" Today we chat about heads of the dead as a substitute for clothes, motion-activated bombs in the chests of demons, and how sometimes you just can't escape the desire to off the psychic party...
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Episode 13 - Reflex Save
In this episode I talk with our friend Callen from the Aussie show Reflex Save! In it we talk about how podcasters deal with interpersonal issues that arise, how character death impacts the story, and and who should consider being a GM! Grab your favourite snack and listen to this wonderful…
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Episode 12 - What the Dice?!
In this lovely episode with our friend Dan from What the Dice?! We talk about so many shenanigans, from player wildness vs. Dm seriousness to the beauty of homebrew! Dan has amazing stories and was super fun to chat with! About What the Dice?!: "What is What the Dice!? Well, we are a podcast with...
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Episode 11 - James from the Reel Scrolls Team!
This episode is a fun talk with one of the friends from our projects including the hiatus Dice Decideth, an occasional voice for Throne of Dice, and several upcoming Patreon mini-series and shows! We hope you enjoyed this fun discussion about frequent rule dilemmas and in-game shenanigans! Please...
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Episode 10 - Nate / @NLouderback
Today I chat with Nate! Nate is a community life-long Dungeon Master with stories to tell and a twitch stream to watch! We talk all sorts of shenanigans regarding from his long DMing career, but please forgive us both as we were both sick as dogs when we recorded this episode! Go support him at…
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Episode 09 - Lucas Zellers
In this episode Lucas and I talk about amazing stories about lost creatures that made their way into his book called Book of Extinction, we chat about total party kills, world-building, and many number of fun dnd shenanigans! About Book of Extinction: "The stories in this book are real. The Book…
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Episode 08 - Dice and Desire
Today we talk to Nate from Dice and Desire, a British real play ttrpg show that's been running since the fall of 2020! With over 150 episodes to listen to, you'll have more than enough episodes to happily binge their comedy-weighted shenanigans-heavy podcast, with genuinely emotional moments…
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Episode 07 - The Man Nerd Podcast
Today I talk to Andrew from the Man Nerd Podcast! Andrew has hosted many games and even dedicates time to editing shows for other podcasters to help them ease up on the burnout! He tells me tales about pet mimics and mushrooms and theorizes with me about wild player shenanigans! About the Man…
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Episode 06 - Game Master Monday
This episode I chat with the lovely Grant Nordine from Game Master Monday! Go give their show a listen and help them out in the algorithm by sharing it with friends or posting about them! Game Master Monday is hosted by Grant Nordine, and features rotating teams playing a DIFFERENT one-shot TTRPG...
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Episode 05 - K.O Myers from Adventure Capital
Due to time constraints on the recording, this episode is a tad shorter, but still filled with all of the fun juicy goodness of a proper confessional! We hope you enjoy it! Adventure Capital (formerly Roll Factory) is an upcoming TTRPG podcast where GMs, players, podcasters, and streamers can…
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Episode 04 - Roll Britannia
In this episode I talk to Dungeon Master James from Roll Britannia, a podcast that has been making waves across the pond to the point they were able to interview the makers of the Dungeons and Dragons movie, they were able to secure spots in a few cons over there and are basically living a...
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Episode 03 - Rated RPG Podcast
In this episode, I chat with Dungeon Master Jason from Rated RPG Podcast! It is an excellent time and I hope you go check out their show and give them support! About Rated RPG: A fantasy role-playing comedy podcast - Rated RPG officially began in 2015 as a TTRPG spin-off of Blame Society Films'...
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Episode 02 - Dieing Five
Dieing Five is an actual play Pathfinder 2nd Ed podcast that plays an incredible campaign about 3 guys trying really hard not to blow it (up). They are incredibly talented and funny, and they deserve your ears! Go give them some love after you finish this episode! Here are their links:...
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Episode 01 - The Dirty Twenty
This Episode was recorded back in 2021 during my Throne of Dice days and no longer reflects the final layout of the show which also included a success and advice portion of the show. Nonetheless, this was a fun, intriguing, and insightful conversation that I hope you enjoy! Please let us know how...
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Season 01 Trailer
This is a show where Game Masters across the TTRPG community come to divulge their shame, success, and advice to the masses! Sit back, grab some popcorn, and join us on this awesome adventure which includes names like" - The Dirty Twenty - Dieing Five - Rated RPG - Roll Britannia - Game Master...
About this show
Confessions of a Game Master is an interview-style show where Game Masters and Dungeon Masters are interviewed about their various shames, wins, and favourite moments as master ttrpg storytellers. They will also be sharing their insights, tips, and tricks with prospective Game Masters from their own experiences while using it as an opportunity to promote their shows, projects, and ideas.If you would like to be considered as a guest for the show please email us at [email protected]!New Episodes come out every other Monday!
Hosted by
Keshia Bithell