So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

This week, we are taking a look at Kobold Press’s Tome of Beasts. I’ve mentioned it a ton on the podcast and have used its stat blocks in many of our actual plays. If you’re looking for 3rd party monsters for D&D, this is one of the best, in my opinion. So we’re going over some of our favorite ones! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! Kobold Press: https://koboldpress.com/ --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week, we’ve got a bunch of new spells that have been introduced to D&D 5.5! We’re going to break them down, talk about the mechanics, and we’re going to rank them! We are seeing the majority of these spells right here and now for the FIRST TIME! So these reactions will be authentic! They come from one of D&D’s newest modules: Forgotten Realms - Heroes of Faerun! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week, we’re breaking out the tools, we’re making a cup of tea, and putting on some lofi tunes… because we’re crafting, gang! We’re going to go over how to craft in Dungeons & Dragons 5.5. What checks are used, what materials are needed, and how long is this gonna take? We’re going over it all and spoilers, we’re probably going to have to fix some stuff :p Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re cracking open the long list of monsters to discuss how the typing of monsters can help Dungeon Masters. This classification system, although at times arbitrary, can lend itself to a variety of advantages. From worldbuilding to encounter creation, from lore dropping to character backstories… we’re going to cover it all! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In the Kids on Jetskis Finale, the gang finishes preparing for their upcoming battle against the mobster ghost, Vincenzo Gumbino. All the while, they must evade Mr. Bonetti, work through their own emotions, and work together to survive!  The Cast: - Adrian, ACLawrence (Leo): https://linktr.ee/dndegreespod - Alex Teatime (Dessa): https://linktr.ee/alexteatime - Dan Kok (Tina): https://linktr.ee/sirdoctork - Millie Odegard (Corbin): https://linktr.ee/millieodegard - Thomas Watkins-Hoskings (Caleb): @tommygon on Tiktok Character Artwork All done by Kat @Meonholic: https://beacons.ai/meonholic Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! CONTENT WARNING: Drugs and Alcohol, Explicit Language, Danger of harm to Teens, Family Drama, Death, Gaslighting, Bodily Harm, etc. If we've missed any, please let us know! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re taking it easy and breezy down at the beach! Sometimes you need to take a break from the dragon slaying and dungeon crawling, and just relax. But you also don’t want to overdo it. I’m sure we’ve all had vacations that were stressful and when you got home, you needed another vacation. So how do we find that sweet spot? We’re covering everything you need to know about Beach Episodes! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Episode 4, we begin with a visit from a mysterious and violent cryptid called The Many Man. Then the gang begins preparing for a final battle against Vincenzo Gumbino and the Stretchmen. But along the way, we experience heartbreak, humor, and Ghost Law! The Cast: - Adrian, ACLawrence (Leo): https://linktr.ee/dndegreespod - Alex Teatime (Dessa): https://linktr.ee/alexteatime - Dan Kok (Tina): https://linktr.ee/sirdoctork - Millie Odegard (Corbin): https://linktr.ee/millieodegard - Thomas Watkins-Hoskings (Caleb): @tommygon on Tiktok Character Artwork All done by Kat @Meonholic: https://beacons.ai/meonholic Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! CONTENT WARNING: Drugs and Alcohol, Explicit Language, Danger of harm to Teens, Family Drama, Death, Gaslighting, Bodily Harm, etc. If we've missed any, please let us know! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re getting back into the 2024 D&D Classes and finishing up the main ones with the Wizard! Between 5e and 5.5 what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and does any of it make a meaningful difference for players. Well, we’re going to break down the base class, the 4 subclasses that came out with the PHB, and see if it’s any good! Remember, these are just our opinions Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!  

In Episode 3 of Kids on Jetskis, Caleb, Leo, and Corbin are inside Snake's houseboat as Tina and Dessa are on lookout. As the answers and smoke flow, things go sideways. Fire, gunshot, and terror... before finally we reconvene to discuss what was learned. But the threats are around every corner of Mount Lakeston.  The Cast: - Adrian, ACLawrence (Leo): https://linktr.ee/dndegreespod - Alex Teatime (Dessa): https://linktr.ee/alexteatime - Dan Kok (Tina): https://linktr.ee/sirdoctork - Millie Odegard (Corbin): https://linktr.ee/millieodegard - Thomas Watkins-Hoskings (Caleb): @tommygon on Tiktok Character Artwork All done by Kat @Meonholic: https://beacons.ai/meonholic Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! CONTENT WARNING: Drugs and Alcohol, Explicit Language, Danger of harm to Teens, Family Drama, Death, Gaslighting, Bodily Harm, etc. If we've missed any, please let us know! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re sitting down with friend of the channel, professional game master on Start Playing Games, volunteer at the local library, TTRPG designer, Master homebrewer, Paladin Main, and star in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis, as Tina Plotnik, it’s Dan Kok! Not only are we getting to learn about Dan, but we’re also going to take a look at the D&D phenomenon that is… homebrew Dan Kok: https://linktr.ee/sirdoctork Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Episode 2 of Kids on Jetskis, Caleb, Corbin, and Dessa head to the Town Hall / Library to check out what books Xavier was interested in. Tina and Leo stayed behind at Camp Canofcoke to see if anyone had heard anything about the missing alumni. And when the party splits a second time, things get complicated and they don't ease up. The Cast: - Adrian, ACLawrence (Leo): https://linktr.ee/dndegreespod - Alex Teatime (Dessa): https://linktr.ee/alexteatime - Dan Kok (Tina): https://linktr.ee/sirdoctork - Millie Odegard (Corbin): https://linktr.ee/millieodegard - Thomas Watkins-Hoskings (Caleb): @tommygon on Tiktok Character Artwork All done by Kat @Meonholic: https://beacons.ai/meonholic Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! CONTENT WARNING: Drugs and Alcohol, Explicit Language, Danger of harm to Teens, Family Drama, Death, Gaslighting, Bodily Harm, etc. If we've missed any, please let us know! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re talking about Hard Mode DMing and we’re joined by professional dungeon master on StartPlaying games, occasional hive mind of artistic bugs, lover of centaurworld and over the garden wall, a true Lesehest, friend of the channel, and starring as Corbin Vick-Sørense in our upcoming actual play, Kids on Jetskis, it’s Millie Odegard! So let’s sit down and chat and then we can crank it up into HARD MODE DMING!! Millie Odegard: https://linktr.ee/millieodegard Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

Kids on Jetskis is a mystery-filled, comedy-packed, bite-sized Actual Play where 5 teenagers stumble their way into a murder mystery they are NOT prepared for. Summer Vacation is off to an unbelievable start! We meet these main characters as they're being interrogated by the sheriff. So be ready to fall in love with this incredible cast as they bring us along for a mystery at Mt. Lakeston!! The Cast: - Adrian, ACLawrence (Leo): https://linktr.ee/dndegreespod - Alex Teatime (Dessa): https://linktr.ee/alexteatime - Dan Kok (Tina): https://linktr.ee/sirdoctork - Millie Odegard (Corbin): https://linktr.ee/millieodegard - Thomas Watkins-Hoskings (Caleb): @tommygon on Tiktok Character Artwork All done by Kat @Meonholic: https://beacons.ai/meonholic Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! CONTENT WARNING: Drugs and Alcohol, Explicit Language, Danger of harm to Teens, Family Drama, Death, Gaslighting, Bodily Harm, etc. If we've missed any, please let us know! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re sitting down with dungeon master, friend of the channel, humble Scarlet Witch, one of the most earnest roleplayers I’ve played with, and starring in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis as Caleb Stitch, it’s Tommy Watkins Hoskins! We’re gonna discuss Tommy and then we’re gonna dive deep into the inner workings of Teamwork! What does it mean to be a part of a collaborative story in that way, especially for players? We’re about to find out… Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re sitting down with professional game master, singer, performer, friend of the channel, ethereal fey-like being who promises not to steal your name, and cast member in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis, it’s Alex Teatime AKA Mizuki AKA Iradessa Bonetti AKA our guest for this episode of the pod! And not only are we going to learn about Alex, but we’re also going to be talking about Character Arcs. How can players and GMs work together to create a fulfilling and rewarding arc for these characters!? Well, let’s find out! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Warlock, gang! What’s changed, what’s stayed the same, is all it at the end of the day meaningless in a sort of nihilistic point of view? Well, we’re going to be over the whole class and 4 subclasses in this episode. So sign your name on the dotted line, invoke those eldritch horrors, and use those spell slots wisely, it’s Warlock 2024 Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be talking all about TRAPS. They’ve been intertwined with D&D and the hero fantasy stories for a very long time. The entire rogue class was pretty much designed out of the need to have someone in the party who could detect and disarm traps. From dungeon crawls to exploring tombs, from Indiana Jones to The Mummy, traps can be some of the most memorable and exciting parts of the adventure. Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re sitting down with one half of the TTRPG Podcast, Dungeons & Degrees, friend of the channel, performer, creator, owner of fuzzy sweaters, a guy full of emotions, and starring in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis, it’s Adrian AKA ACLawrence! And not only are we going to get to learn about Adrian, but we’re also going to be discussing a theme found in most, if not all TTRPGs.. Failure. So grab your unlucky dice, cash in those Adversity Tokens, and let’s jump into it! Adrian AKA ACLawrence: https://linktr.ee/aclawrence24 Dungeons & Degrees: https://linktr.ee/Dndegreespod Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

Jinkies, gang! That’s right… this week we’re talking CLUES! The things we find along the mysterious path, inching ever closer to the answer. But how does Hansel and Gretyl know how many breadcrumbs to leave in the path? What if they run out and never find their way home again? Scary stuff, gang. So grab your magnifying glass, light up that pipe, dust off your trusty notebook, get ready to talk about CLUES! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In this finale, the gang has already taken out one of the human burglars, Larry. But Frank is made of different stuff. Apparently, he's come prepared and the sight of little folk attacking him doesn't seem to phase him too much. So what happens when 4 tiny beings take on a human burglar hellbent on either killing them or catching them? Find Out! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), Claustrophobia, Bugs, Spiders. If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re talking about the D in D&D! Not that D, that D, gang! Dragons! What the heck is a dragon, how do they work? And considering all the dragons we’ve seen throughout history, media, and the fantasy genre, How can we use the mechanics of Dragons with the lore of Dragons to create an experience for our table that give these legendary creatures the story they deserve? Well gang… let’s get into it! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In this episode, the gang finish their long rests filled with dreams and nightmares. Then they head out to finish their preparation of utilizing the pets to aid their takedown of these gargantuan intruders. But will it prove it to be too BIG of a task? Find out!! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), Claustrophobia, Bugs, Spiders. If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

Hey Gang! For this week, we are posting our most recent Bonus Action episode instead of a new episode. These come out bi-weekly over on our Patreon and help us to continue creating D&D and TTRPG Content! Check it out!  Also... in light of recent events in the United States. Let us say, Fuck ICE, Abolish ICE, and Prosecute ICE. These gestapo-esque paramilitary bootlickers of trump are not making our country safer. They are actively kidnapping and murdering people, both immigrant and citizens. And we at SYWBADM stand firmly with our immigrant siblings. Immigrants built this nation. Stand together, stand up, and get involved.  Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!  

In Episode 3, the gang has to deal with the HUGE danger they and the entire household faces now! And even with Billy the Bug gone, the stink bug device still needs to be dealt with! Assuming they don't get themselves killed doing that, our heroes have to figure out how to take down two god-sized behemoths! What aid will they seek? And will it be enough? The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), Claustrophobia, Bugs, Spiders. If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to cover the 2024 Sorcerer, the spellcaster with innate magical abilities! As always, we’ll discuss what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and if any of it feels necessary at all! And remember gang, these are just our opinions. So mark off a Sorcery point, pick your metamagic options, cast some spells, and let’s talk about the Sorcerer!  Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Episode 2, our tiny protectors of the Garcia house have a LOT of stuff to handle. There's the massive puggle, Jojo. There's the mysterious condiments inside the refrigerator. And there's Billy the Bug's plot to take over the house. Add in a ticking clock and you got yourself an Action movie, gang! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm   Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx   Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), Claustrophobia, Bugs, Spiders. If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be talking all about the D in D&D. From the Tomb of Horrors to the Tomb of the Nine Gods, Dungeons have been a huge part of D&D’s history. Back in the day, a dungeon crawl could be an entire campaign lasting years. These days, it feels like Dungeons don’t get the love they deserve. So today we’re going to talk about what a dungeon is, how to create one, and how to make your dungeon special. Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Episode 1 of It's A Small World, we meet our miniscule main characters, Phil the Rodent Cleric, Brabrex the Toy Barbarian, Carl the Bug Fighter, and Ekxander the Lil'un Warlock! These champions of the Garcia household find themselves in the thick of a plot devised by the dastardly Billy the Bug! Will they be able to stop him? Only one way to find out! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm   Music is provided by Epidemic Sound Use our link for a 30-day Free Trial! https://share.epidemicsound.com/spf7rg/?playlist=pqqzqnqauplu95iie858kw85v7xnqexx   Content Warnings: Violence, Bodily harm, Explicit Language, Drug and Alcohol use, Harm to animals (but 95% of animals are fully sentient people in this world), and Claustrophobia (1-2 scenes). If we've missed anything, please let us know so that we can update our list. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the popular TTRPG that has inspired so many spin-offs, Mörk Borg! This deadly setting and game are coming out of Ockult Ortmastare Games and Stockholm Kartell. I’ve heard this game described as a Death Metal TTRPG. The graphic design certainly evokes that vibe. But what exactly is Mörk Borg, how do you play, and most importantly what kind of stories can it help us tell? Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be battening the hatches, bolstering the defenses, and barricading the doors, because it’s Bastions, baby! In episode 103 we did Part One, and here’s Part Two! We’re going over Level 9 Special Facilities and the possibilities are starting to look pretty swanky, gang! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be talking about Encounters without combat! D&D is a TTRPG system that pretty much focuses on combat. During our Class breakdown episodes, we’ve criticized certain classes for having so few out-of-combat abilities or feats. You can see the designers tried to fix some of this with certain 2024 changes, lookin’ at you Barbarians! So today, let’s talk about encounters that Dungeon Masters can use that don’t involve combat as the only solution! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the Rogue 2024/ As usual, we’re going to see what’s different, what’s stayed the same, and is it any of it good? And remember, these are just our opinions. If you and your table are having fun… that’s all that matters! Well, before the rogue mains can sneak up on us… let’s jump into it! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering one of the most talked about tropes in all of Dungeons & Dragons: Splitting the party! Some people love it, most either hate it or have a fear of it. And in this case, everyone’s kind of right. Splitting the party is the culprit of many a TPK, whether it’s an in-game party wipe or out-of-game friction at the table. Today, Taylor and I are going to address all the potential pitfalls of party splitting, and put together some paths for players and DMs to follow so party splits aren’t the BBEG! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week, kick your feet up, take off your coat, and hang up your hat because we’re staying at home! Bastions were one of the more exciting things added to the 2024 edition of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Whether you’re the Justice League or the Legion of Doom, you’ve got a home base. And in Episode 76 we go over Bastions at a surface level discussing the broad points. This week, we’re getting down and dirty into domicile domains, you daring dingos! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be leading a workshop for Dungeon Masters on creating settings, making locations, filling the map with fun and interesting places to visit. This is the Build-A-World Workshop! We’ve done this on the Bonus Action already, but now we’re here on the main pod to keep the good times rolling! This will be a LIVE experience. We may have an outline, but we will be randomly generating the tent poles keeping the circus tent up. So without further ado, get your cartographer’s supplies, open that anthropology text book, and let’s dive in! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us!  Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be taking a look at homebrewing your own monsters! As a Dungeon Master, there eventually come a time when the Monster Manual or even a 3rd Party book doesn’t meet the type of baddie you’re trying to evoke. Now, there’s altering an existing Monster or creating a brand new one. And where will we pull inspiration from? So put on your goggles and gloves, whip out that notebook, and let’s make some Monsters! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be taking a look back at So You Wanna Be a DM. Episode 1 of the podcast was posted on December 18, 2023 and we introduced ourselves to the world. Since then, we have posted every single Wednesday nonstop. We’ve started a Twitch, produced several Actual Plays, fostered communities on social media and discord, and we’re just getting started! But today, let’s take a look at how far we’ve come. I’ve put together a collection of clips and videos for us to listen to and watch as we remember our journey to get here, to episode 100!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Ranger. The class that easily got the most shit out of 2014 despite it often being the DM or Player’s fault… has gotten a glow up? Is it a glow up? We’re going to investigate. As always, these are our opinions but we’re going to take a look at what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and if any of it is good or necessary. I’ve heard a lot of it has to do with Hunter’s Mark, so let’s jump right into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going over Magical Curses and Diseases! Throughout D&D and the fantasy genre, there have been magical afflictions. In Game of Thrones, Jorah Mormont catches Greyscale, but luckily is one of the very few survivors. In Lord of the Rings, Frodo is poisoned by Shelob’s fangs and it’s why Sam thought he was dead. So get out your stethoscopes, open that copy of Grey’s Anatomy, and let’s get into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re locking in, focusing up, and getting all these water fowl in a row! That’s right, gang, this week we’re talking Optimization! What is it? How does it work? Is it an essential part of Dungeons & Dragons, just a possible way to play the game, or does it actively harm the good times and story of the table? Well, let’s talk about it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be revisiting the topic of Character Creation. We’ve discussed Species in ep 88, we’ve been discussing the character classes little by little, and we talked about Feats in ep 92. Along the way, we mentioned how the DM can help their players use these tools to create the characters they want to embody and play as. But how can they help Dungeon Masters? Whether it’s worldbuilding, tone setting, plot hooking, or just being a good DM, Character Creation gives us a lot we can work with. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends!  We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at [email protected] WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

WE HAVE VIDEO NOW! Some episodes will be on video also and available on our YouTube! Check it out HERE! This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Paladin! The Collins Dictionary defines Paladin as 1 of 12 legendary peers of Charlemagne’s Court. But also as a “determined advocate or defender of a noble cause” and that feels right. You know the deal gang! We’ll go over the entire Paladin class and subclasses available in the 2024 Player’s Handbook. What’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and is it any good And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

WE HAVE VIDEO NOW! Some episodes will be on video also and available on our YouTube! Check it out HERE! This week we’re going to be doing something a little different, this episode is about the Players! In the long history of table top roleplaying games, there have always been players. They play the game afterall. But what makes a good player or a bad player? Is it all subjective or are there some objective truths out there for being a player at a ttrpg table? We’re going to explore some of the ways a player can help their DM, their fellow party members, and the overall story! So without further ado, let’s jump into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

WE HAVE VIDEO NOW! Some episodes will be on video also and available on our YouTube! Check it out HERE! This week we’re going to be talking about finding inspiration. These days, unfortunately you’ll see videos and posts online about people using programs like ChatGPT and other large language models. And studies out of MIT have shown it decreases memory production and can lead to less engagement overall. But the thing is, instead of asking a bot to give you ideas, you can just use your own brain to interpret all the things around you. Here, we’ll show you how it’s done… And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering how Dungeon Masters can keep track of all the things: their world, their PCs, their players, backstories, monsters, plot lines, NPCs, villains, etcetera etcetera! The idea for this episode comes from Lucille over on our Patreon, so if you have questions or an idea for an episode topic, head over to the Patreon and hit us up! Help us help you! We’re about to dive deep into notes, organization, and keeping track of all the moving parts! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering one of our favorite topics: Feats! That’s right, gang! We’ve never shied away from sharing our love of feats. They’re helpful, they can make our characters feel more aligned to our idea of them, and well gosh darn it… they’re fun! In the 2024 Player’s Handbook, there have been some changes to feats. Are they still the little guys we love and admire? Only one way to find out… so call your local podiatrist… because we’re about to get into them feats!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Ep 7, the gang leaves the Norns' hut, but not before Nova gets to make her WISH! After that and a touch of some romance, our heroes step into the bifrost bridge and find themselves face to face with Thor and Loki! This battle between Gods is going to be one for the history books... The Cast: Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm CONTENT WARNINGS: Descriptions of violence, graphic violence, lightning, heights, bodily injury and harm. If we missed any, please let us know.  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be covering the Monk from the 2024 Player’s Handbook! If you’ve been listening to our episodes, then you know the deal. But for anyone who’s new.. First of all, welcome! Happy to have you here, gang! We’re going to go over what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how are these changes? Are they good? Bad? Or wholly unnecessary!  And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

In Ep 6, the gang is looking rough, but they've made it to the Norns' hut! But what answers are held within? And better yet, what questions go along with those answers!? This episode has tension, romance, drama, and of course comedy throughout! Oh, and someone perhaps wins the lottery, but we'll never tell..... The Cast: Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://beacons.ai/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence, descriptions of violence, harm to animals (one's a massive bird and the others are spectral). If we missed any, please let us know. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

This week we’re going to be talking about how to teach new players. As Dungeon Masters, we want people to play the game with us. Naturally, you’re going to run into players with huge variations in their experience levels. But that’s okay. This episode is going to focus on the ones who don’t know the game, haven’t played much or at all, and might not even have dice of their own. *GASP*  And maybe you’ve been elected DM because your friends want to try out D&D. Well, this episode is going to go over all the basics for teaching players how to play the game. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- Reach out to us at [email protected] And CLICK HERE to support us on Patreon, chat with us on Discord, follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and more!  WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!