Episodes

Episode Details & Links Today I discuss how players, characters, and dungeon masters can all use manipulation to move a game in a direction that they favor. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I share 3 specifi...

Episode Details & Links Today we talk about the psychology of fear. How to utilize fear for immersion, what tools a DM can utilize to evoke fear in their players, and a real play example of fear. Tricks of the …

Episode Details & Links On today's quick episode I address how burnout can get in the way of campaign longevity. I give you tips for avoiding burnout, combatting it as it happens, and rekindling excitement after burnout. Beco...

Episode Details & Links Today we discuss rule disputes and how to manage them when they start to escalate. I give you ideas for how to deal with powerful emotions, and how to learn from working through a rule dispute …

Episode Details & Links On today's episode I talk about a wealth of things to consider when creating your own pantheon to use in your world. It's a big task, but also has big rewards. Become a Patreon Join my …

Episode Details & Links Today we discuss the idea of researching a variety of media to find ideas for your own stories. I give you ideas for where to find inspiration and ideas for how to incorporate and adapt those …

Episode Details & Links Today I discuss the use of music to enhance immersion in your games. I talk about the psychology of music and how that can be used to improve your narrative. Tricks of the Trade Information & …

Join me for an in depth look at the psychology of character death and why you should embrace it for more immersive storytelling. Support the show

Episode Details & Links In this story I discuss how to use the dice as tools of the narrative. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For tricks I give a couple of ideas for how to use critical successes …

Episode Details & Links On today's quickfire episode I give you my list of ten things that DMs can do to quickly improve their storytelling. Storytelling is the heart of an immersive and memorable campaign and improving our s...

Continuing our looking back to season 1 favorites listen to this great episode with me and my gaming friends about how player stats can help foster cooperation around the table. Support the show

Take a look back at this episode from season 1 that discusses why we can and should play characters who don't represent us in real life. Support the show

Episode Details & Links Today we debate whether core assumptions of the game, such as stat generation methods, character wealth by level, and party size should be embraced or ignored. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links M...

Episode Details & Links Listen again to a great episode from our first season, where I was joined by my friend Kimothy Archer to discuss ways to make the most compelling villains. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links Ideas...

Episode Details & Links Today we look back on an excellent episode from season one. If you've been listening to the show all the way through, you've probably heard this episode already but even so, it is chalked full of …

Episode Details & Links Today I give you 5 NPCs to steal and utilize in your own campaign. Enjoy! Tricks of the Trade Information & Links In Tricks I share 3 pointers for DMs who want to create their own …

Episode Details & Links In today's session I talk with Chaney Hereford and Cory Holman, the creators of Super Blood Moon Studios and their TTRPG Realms of Elghrune Tricks of the Trade Information & Links Cory and Chaney give ...

Episode Details & Links Today I talk about why you should consider trying a system agnostic style game, and what that means. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I give you a few ides for how you …

Episode Details & Links I'm joined by my friend Joe as he sends me through the gauntlet of two difficult encounters played by me as a 1st level wizard in 3.5 D&D, Pathfinder 1E, 5E D&D, and Pathfinder 2E. Afterwards …

On today's episode I give you 10 things that a DM should do and 10 things that they shouldn't do in their games. Useful information for All. Keywords : dnd, D&D, dnd podcast, dungeons and dragons, podcast, ttrpg, rpg, rolepla...

Episode Details & Links Today's episode is all about the choices that we make in games and how those choices can spill over into our own cognitive function in the real world. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links In …

Episode Details & Links Today I talk about some of the many real world benefits of engaging in roleplaying games. Although this is only a partial list of the may ways that roleplaying can improve your life, I believe these …

Episode Details & Links Today we look at the shifting culture that took TTRPGs and all things nerd culture from the outcasts and supposed demonic influences to the modern wide acceptance. I also discuss my thoughts on where t...

Episode Details & Links Today we delve into the idea of falling from grace and how your heroes could slide down that slippery slope from hero to villain. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For tricks I give you …