Podcasts by DMs of Vancouver

DMs of Vancouver

DMs of Vancouver is a podcast for new and veteran DMs. We go over a variety of topics, trying to give good advice on what a DM will encounter as they run games for their players.

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Episode 100! from 2021-12-13T00:25

In today's episode, Sean & Jessy talk about the fact that this is the 100th episode of this podcast!

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Episode 99 - Review: ARTEFACT from 2021-11-09T03:00

In today's episode, Sean & Jessy talk about ARTEFACT...

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Episode 98 - Izzy Braumberger: Anachronisms from 2021-10-25T14:30:51

In today's episode, we are joined by Izzy Braumberger to talk about historical anachronism in D&D and using history to add depth to your game.

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Episode 97 - Adam Ma: Teldramir from 2021-10-11T15:05:55

In today's episode, we are joined by Adam Ma to talk about his homebrew setting Teldramir. We talk about the impetus for the setting, the process of developing it, and his ambitions for it.

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Episode 96 - Another Chat (Also More Numenera) from 2021-09-28T03:00:12

In today's episode, Sean and Jessy have a chat about Character Building in Numenera and about Sean's upcoming Numenera campaign.

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Episode 95 - Jessy&Sean Have A Chat! from 2021-09-13T13:00:45

In today's episode, Sean and Jessy have a chat about various In The Time Of Monsters by Possum Creek Games, Feudal Attraction by Max White, Warhammer 40K, and Jessy's upcoming campaign.

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Bonus Episode - Kacey Flynn: Adventuring Without A Permit #1 from 2021-09-09T01:20

In today's bonus episode, we speak with Kacey Flynn about the Kickstarter for her book Adventuring Without a Permit #1!

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Episode 94 - Jane Perrella: Running For Your Students Part 2 from 2021-08-30T13:00

In today's episode, we are rejoined by Jane Perrella to talk about running a D&D club for her students during the pandemic.

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Episode 93 - Rachel and Trish: Creating and Learning From Each Other from 2021-08-17T01:15:16

In today's episode, we speak with Rachel (She/Her) and Trish (She/Her) from Roar Cat Reads about creating together and learning how to GM from each other.

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Episode 92 - Andy Denneus: Being A Player! from 2021-08-02T13:30:45

In today's episode, we talk with Andy Denneus (They/He) about taking some time to be on the other side of the GM Screen.

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Episode 91 - Matheus Alfred-Olmedo: Resolution Mechanics from 2021-07-19T13:30

In today's episode, we speak with Matheus Alfred-Olmedo about Resolution Mechanics.

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Episode 90 - Review: Troika! from 2021-05-10T13:00:59

This week Jessy and Sean talk about Troika! by Melsonian Arts Council.

Twitter: Melsonian Arts Council

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Episode 89 - Allonté Barakat: A Friendly Chat from 2021-04-26T13:00

In today's episode, we are joined by Allonté Barakat for a friendly chat including the topics playing for an audience, co-authoring your game, and using positive reinforcement instead of punishi...

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Episode 88 - Graeme Barber: Generic TTRPGs from 2021-04-12T13:00:43

This week, Jessy and Sean learn about Generic TTRPGs from Graeme Barber!

Twitter: Graeme Barber

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Episode 87 - Review: Kids On Bikes from 2021-03-29T21:14:31

This week Jessy and Sean talk about Kids on Bikes by Jonathan Gilmour & Doug Levandowski of Renegade Game Studios.

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Episode 86 - Review: Lasers&Feelings from 2021-03-01T14:00:53

This week Jessy and Sean talk about Lasers & Feelings by John Harper of one.seven design.

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Episode 85 - Review: Numenera from 2021-02-15T18:00

Jessy and Sean talk about the Cypher System and Numenera by Monte Cook Games.

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Episode 84 - Review: World Wide Wrestling from 2021-02-01T13:00:09

Jessy and Sean discuss World Wide Wrestling by ndpdesign!

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Episode 83 - Review: Subway Runners from 2021-01-18T13:00

Jessy and Sean discuss Subway Runners by Gem Room Games in their first review episode!

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Bonus Episode - End of Year 2020 from 2021-01-05T02:10:59

Sean and Jessy talk about the future of the show, their experiences with TTRPGs over the past year, and games they want to play in 2021.

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Revolver Tabletop Tales Episode 5 - Joseph Stilwell from 2020-09-28T15:00

Today we have the fifth episode of Tabletop Tales from the Cave Goblins Patreon Revolver series. In this episode, Joseph Stilwell tells us about a Call of Cthulu game he once ran.

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Revolver Tabletop Tales Episode 4 - Haley Boros from 2020-09-14T18:33:31

Today we have the fourth episode of Tabletop Tales from the Cave Goblins Patreon Revolver series. In this episode, Haley Boros tells us about the first session she ever ran.

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Revolver Tabletop Tales Episode 3 - Sean Hagen from 2020-08-31T16:11:15

Today we have the third episode of Tabletop Tales from the Cave Goblins Patreon Revolver series. In this episode, Sean Hagen tells us about the epic finale of his first long-running campaign. Listen

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Revolver Tabletop Tales Episode 2 - Cayla Sander from 2020-08-17T15:00:37

Today we have the second episode of Tabletop Tales from the Cave Goblins Patreon Revolver series. In this episode, Cayla Sander tells us about a Battle of the Bards in one of her 13th Age Campai...

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Revolver Tabletop Tales Episode 1 - Xanthea Vandelay from 2020-08-03T16:00:19

Today we have the first episode of Tabletop Tales from the Cave Goblins Patreon Revolver series. In this episode, Xanthea Vandelay tells me a story from a very long-running campaign of hers.

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Hiatus Announcement from 2020-07-20T18:40

We're taking a hiatus for a while! We're going to be taking some time for ourselves and to work on improving the show.

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Episode 82 - Starshine: Indie Games from 2020-07-06T15:00

In today's episode, we talk with Starshine (Persona Drive) about Indie TTRPGs.

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Episode 81 - Di: Player Agency from 2020-06-22T15:00

In today's episode, we talk with Di (Ennie Judge and Writer at Gnome Stew) about Player Agency.

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Episode 80 - Tony Oliveira, David Soruco,&Kurt Willis: Battlelords of the 23rd Century from 2020-06-08T19:09:44

In today's episode, we speak with Tony Oliveira, David Soruco, & Kurt Willis about Battlelords of the 23rd Century.

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Episode 79 - Kevin Wilson: Duet Games from 2020-05-25T15:00:20

In today's episode, we speak to Kevin Wilson (The Curious Accounts of Crownsgrave) about running Duet games!

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Episode 78 - Jessy&Sean: Stream Q&A from 2020-05-11T18:59

Today's episode finds your co-hosts answering questions from friends and listeners. Originally streamed live on May 2nd.

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Episode 77 - Milo Applejohn: Adapting Your Campaign from 2020-04-27T14:00

In today's episode, we speak with Milo Applejohn about how he adapted his D&D campaign into a comic.

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Episode 76 - KC: A Friendly Chat from 2020-04-13T14:00

In today's episode, we have a friendly chat with writer KC about Narrative Description, Player Freedom, and World Building.

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Episode 75 - Tory Fraser: Ambiance from 2020-03-30T18:10:24

In today's episode, we talk with Tory Fraser (I Like Your Dress Podcast) about using Ambiance to improve player immersion.

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Bonus Episode - Playing Remotely from 2020-03-23T17:00

Your co-hosts talk about playing remotely in this time of self-isolation. Take care of each other out there.

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Episode 74 - Craig Chapman&Remy: Professional DMing from 2020-03-16T14:00

In today's episode, we are joined by Remy (Magnificent Whiskers, Remy Trails) to ask Craig Chapman of Dungeons and Do-Gooders questions ...

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Episode 73 - Katie Winchester: Dungeons&Doggies from 2020-03-02T15:00:59

In today's episode, we talk with Katie Winchester about running a Dungeons & Doggies campaign.

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Episode 72 - Gabe and Jeff of Inter-Party Conflict: Eberron from 2020-02-17T15:00

In today's episode, we speak with the co-hosts of Inter-Party Conflict about the Eberron Campaign Setting!

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Episode 71 - Marie Enger: Casket Land from 2020-02-03T15:00

In today's episode, we speak with Marie Enger about Casket Land, their Powered by the Apocalypse indie TTRPG.

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Episode 70 - Di: Being An Evil GM from 2020-01-20T15:00:32

In today's episode, we talk with Di (Ennie Judge and Writer at Gnome Stew) about what it means to GM like a Villain.

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Episode 69 - Haley Fox&Morgan Shandro: Jumping Into DMing from 2020-01-06T15:00:52

In today's episode, we talk with Haley Fox and Morgan Shandro about taking the plunge into DMing.

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Bonus Episode - 2019 End of Year! from 2019-12-30T15:00:45

Sean and Jessy talk about the past year and answer questions from listeners!

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Episode 68 - Rob Stith: The ORPHEUS Protocol from 2019-12-23T15:00:36

In today's episode, we talk with Rob Stith about The ORPHEUS Protocol.

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Episode 67 - Andy Denneus: Players Putting Themselves Into Their PCs from 2019-12-09T15:00:06

In today's episode, we talk with Andy Denneus about players putting themselves into their characters.

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Episode 66 - August Evrard: Improv and Worldbuilding from 2019-11-25T15:00:08

In today's episode, we talk with writer August Evrard about improvisation and worldbuilding.

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Episode 65 - Vita Ayala: Running Games vs Writing Stories from 2019-11-11T15:00

In today's episode, we talk with comic book writer Vita Ayala (The Wilds, Morbius, Submerged, Xena: Warrior Princess, Magic the Gathering: Chandra) about the difference between running a game an...

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Episode 64 - Rosemary Travale: A Friendly Chat from 2019-10-28T14:00

In today's episode, we have a friendly chat with Rosemary Travale.

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Episode 63 - Ma'at Crook: Time-saving Tips from 2019-10-14T14:00

In today's episode, we speak with Ma'at Crook about some time saving tips for DMs.

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Episode 62 - Austen Payne: PC Backstories from 2019-09-30T14:00

In today's episode we speak with Austen Payne about working a PCs backstory into your world.

You can find Austen on Twitter.

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Episode 61 - Darren Steele: DMing As A Service from 2019-09-16T14:00

In today's episode, we speak with Darren Steele (Shadow of Pindus) talks about his work at Listen

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Episode 60 - Andrew Cawood: A Friendly Chat from 2019-09-02T14:00

In today's show we have a friendly chat with Andrew Cawood (Head Writer of Cawood Publishing).

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Episode 59 - James Kidd: Creating a Dynamic World&NPCs from 2019-08-19T14:00

Today we talk to James Kidd about creating a Dynamic World and NPCs.

You can find James on twitter.

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Episode 58 - Kyle Decker: NPCs from 2019-08-05T14:00

In today's episode, we speak with Kyle Decker (DM of Quest Friends! Listen

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Episode 57 - DM Robulon: Session Balance from 2019-07-22T14:30:58

In today's episode we speak with DM Robulon (DM of Dungeons & Blaggards) about his approach to the pillars of a good session. Listen

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Episode 56 - Sean Howard: Improv from 2019-07-08T14:00

In today's episode we speak with Sean Howard (GM of The End of Time and Other Bothers, Producer of Listen

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Episode 55 - Travis Vengroff: Dark Dice from 2019-06-24T14:00

In today's episode we speak with Travis Vengroff (The Dark Dice Podcast, L...

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Episode 54 - Austin Lawhorn: Monster of the Week from 2019-06-10T14:11

In today's episode, we speak with Austin Lawhorn (Charlie & the Monster Factory) about the Powered by the Apocalypse RPG Monste...

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Episode 53 - Matt Baume: Queens of Adventure from 2019-05-27T13:57

In today's episode, we speak with Matt Baume (Queens of Adventure, The Sewe...

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Episode 52 - Sterling: Continuous World Building from 2019-05-13T14:30

In today's episode, we speak with Sterling about continuous world building.

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Episode 51 - Yonathan: Designing Monsters from 2019-04-29T14:22:16

Content Warning: Discussion of Insects, Spiders, Parasites, Fungus, and the gross/disturbing things some of them do.

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Episode 50 - Aubrey Massey: Fate Core from 2019-04-15T14:45

This week we speak with Aubrey Massey about running games using the Fate system.

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Episode 49 - Matt Hoddy: Storytelling from 2019-04-01T15:00:33

This week we speak with Matthew Hoddy about how D&D improved his storytelling.

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Episode 48 - Montana Rosalle: YVR Dungeon Masters from 2019-03-18T19:18:05

This week we speak with Montana Rosalle about the YVR Dungeon Masters.

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Episode 47 - Tarin: Visual Impact from 2019-03-04T22:45:49

This week we speak with Tarin about the impact you can create with descriptions.

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Episode 46 - Jane Perrella: Running For Your Students from 2019-02-18T18:55

This week we talk to Jane Perella about running games for a group of students.

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Episode 45 - Adam Brooks: RPG Kitchen from 2019-02-04T20:01:59

This week we talk to Adam Brooks of RPG Kitchen, a charity that helps feed the hungry!

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Episode 44 - Andrea Driedger: Introverted DMing from 2019-01-21T20:00:48

This week we talk to Andrea Driedger about being an introverted DM (or player!).

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Episode 43 - Cayla Sander: Running With It from 2019-01-07T22:30:19

This week we talk to Cayla Sander about being more open to the things your players want to do, regardless of what system you're running.

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Episode 42 - Jessy&Sean: End of Year 2018! from 2018-12-24T19:30

It's the end of 2018! Jessy & Sean talk about stuff that's happened this year, books they've picked up, and the end of Sean's homebrew campaign.

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Episode 41 - Caitlin: Running Pre-Made Settings from 2018-12-10T20:30:32

This week we talk to Caitlin about using pre-made content ( like the Tal'Dorei setting from Matt Mercer ) to make your life easier.

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Episode 40 - Sean Hallaren: Skills from 2018-11-26T20:30:04

This week we talk to Sean Hallaren about making skills and skill checks more fun and narrative in your games.


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Episode 39 - Xanthea Vandelay: Worldbuilding from 2018-11-12T15:58

This week we talk to Xanthea Vandelay about world building, diving further into how to create a world for your players to inhabit.

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Episode 38 - Molly Applejohn: DMing While Neurodiverse from 2018-10-29T11:30

We talk to Molly Applejohn about being neurodiverse, and how to make our games more inclusive with regards to neurodiversity.

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Episode 37 - Lester Lee: Challenging Norms from 2018-10-15T18:12

Talking to Lester Lee about challenging norms around race in our fantasy RPGs.

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Episode 36 - Joseph Stilwell: Player Expectations from 2018-10-01T20:13

Joseph comes back to the podcast to talk to us about player expectations!

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Episode 35 - Jalyn Euteneier: Problem Players from 2018-09-17T19:15

In this episode we talk to Jalyn again, this time about problem players at the table and how to deal with them. We also talk about stressful or traumatic moments, and how to create a safe space ...

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Episode 34 - Roz Young&Matt Baker: Co-DMing from 2018-09-03T13:40

This week we talk to Roz Young & Matt Baker about their campaign that they co-DM.

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Episode 33 - Jessy&Sean: Co-Host Chat from 2018-08-20T15:34

No guest this week, just Jessy & Sean chatting about what's been happening in the world of D&D lately.

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Episode 32 - Ray Blackmore: Lying To Your Players from 2018-08-06T17:05

This week we talk to Ray Blackmore about "The Delicate Art of Lying To Your Players".

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Episode 31 - Eric Fell: Improv DMing from 2018-07-26T14:11

Sorry about this one being late folks, being on vacation does not guarantee access to good internet.

This episode, we talk to Eric Fell about using improv techniques to make your game even...

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Episode 30 - Austen Payne: Drawing Players Into A Moment from 2018-07-09T11:34

This week we talk to Austen Payne about drawing players into a moment using music, descriptions, and every other tool you can think of.

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Episode 29 - Haley Boros: DMing For The First Time from 2018-06-25T19:22

This week we talk to Haley Boros about being a brand new DM -- hours after her very first session, no less!

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Episode 28 - Catlin Bowser: Running For New Players from 2018-06-11T11:31

This week we're talking to Catlin Bowser about running games for brand new players!

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Episode 27 - Ayla Collins: In Between Games from 2018-05-28T15:56

We talk again to Ayla Collins, this time about what DMs get up to in-between games!

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Episode 26 - Ryan Cady: Ignoring Rules from 2018-05-14T11:15

This week we talk to Ryan Cady about ignoring or bending the rules!

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Episode 25 - Emily Willis: Using Props In-Game from 2018-04-30T11:33

This episode we talk to Emily Willis about using props & music in your games!

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Episode 24 - Sean Hallaren: The Hero Book Kickstarter from 2018-04-23T13:17

A quick bonus episode for everyone! Today we talk to Sean Hallaren about the Hero Book Kickstarter, which goes live tomorrow!

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Episode 23 - Sherman Tommy: The Endless Realms Kickstarter from 2018-04-17T09:08

This week we talk to Sherman Tommy about the Endless Realms Kickstarter!

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Episode 22 - Ma'at Crook: Writing For The DMs Guild from 2018-04-02T10:17

This episode we talk to Ma'at Crook about her experiences writing a module and other content for the DMs Guild. Check out all her stuff at htt...

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Episode 21 - Colin Fehr: Lore Building from 2018-03-19T16:17

Today we're talking to Colin Fehr about lore! How to introduce lore to your players, and some examples of well presented lore in other media.

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Episode 20 - Craig Chapman: Getting Back On Track from 2018-03-05T16:02

This episode we talk to Craig Chapman again, this time about getting your game back on track.

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Episode 19 - Joseph Stilwell: Railroading from 2018-02-19T10:35

Jessy was sick this week so he was recording remotely -- unfortunately it meant he didn't get to talk as much cause we were missing any body language cues for "I wanna say something".

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E18 Episode 18 - Steve Huynh: The D&D Online Community from 2018-02-05T10:56

In this episode we talk to Steve Huynh about the D&D online community -- Reddit, various Discords, and other places you can find your D&D peeps online.

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Episode 17 - Jarrett Viczko: No Prep Sessions from 2018-01-22T11:30

Today we talk to Jarrett Viczko about running sessions on little to no prep!

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Episode 16 - Jalyn Euteneier: Improv DMing from 2018-01-08T12:01

In this episode we talk to Jalyn about being an improv DM, along with tips on "Yes And" DM-ing.

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Episode 15 - Jessy&Sean: End of Year 2017! from 2017-12-25T14:29

  • Little bit of a different episode this week. Today it's just Jessy and Sean, talking about the podcast, some of the D&D news from this year, and plans for the new year!l

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Episode 14 - Malcolm Wilson: Homebrew from 2017-12-11T11:42

Today we're talking to Malcolm Wilson about homebrewing content, and some of stuff to be aware of when you're homebrewing your own stuff.

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Episode 13 - Angela Christie: Inspiration from 2017-11-27T11:09

Hey folks! Today we're talking to our good friend Angela Christie about inspiration -- where to find it, how to develop it, and some examples of turning something you find out in the real world ...

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Episode 12 - Hugh Henderson: West Marches Campaigns from 2017-11-13T14:27

Today we've got Hugh Henderson, and we're talking about West Marches campaigns! Never heard of West Marches campaigns? Listen to this episode, we'll give you all the info you need.

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Episode 11 - Ray Blackmore: Immersion from 2017-10-30T11:01

This episode Ray joins us once again to talk about immersion! How to get your players immersed in the worlds you create and run, and some helpful tips on what do do and what to avoid.

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Episode 10 - Nick Taylor: Running Horror from 2017-10-16T11:31

This episode we talk about horror and how to use it in your games effectively. We cover various kinds of horror, and get some great examples from Nick on using horror in your games.

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Episode 09 - Harry Draaisma: Other Systems from 2017-10-02T13:30

Today we talk to Harry Draaisma about systems other than D&D, and how to identify what a particular system is good at.

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Episode 08 - Chad Charest: Magic Items from 2017-09-18T10:12

In this episode we talk to Chad Charest about magic items. We go over some basic tips on when to give them out to your players, and also talk about some of the ins & outs of creating brand n...

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Episode 07 - Ayla Collins: Being A New DM from 2017-09-04T11:02

This episode is a bit more freeform -- we talk to Ayla Collins about what it's like to be a new DM, things we've all discovered, and the stuff we love about being a DM.

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Episode 06 - Joseph Stilwell: Historical Inspiration from 2017-08-21T08:46

This episode we find ourselves talking to Joseph Stilwell about getting inspiration from ancient history, as well as myths and legends. Want advice on how to use historical figures as templates ...

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Episode 05 - Sean Hobbis: Campaign Scope and Length from 2017-08-07T10:00

In this episode we talk to Sean Hobbis about managing campaign scope and length. As a newer DM, it can be useful to reign in your scope and focus on a single city or region, instead of trying to...

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Episode 04 - Anna Braumberger: Scheduling Games from 2017-07-24T10:00

This episode we talk to Anna about dealing with scheduling games when everybody has a crazy schedule. How do you deal with a player missing a session, or multiple sessions in a row?

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E4 Episode 04 - Izzy Braumberger: Scheduling Games from 2017-07-24T10:00

This episode we talk to Izzy about dealing with scheduling games when everybody has a crazy schedule. How do you deal with a player missing a session, or multiple sessions in a row?

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Episode 03 - Craig Chapman: The Impact of Death from 2017-07-10T08:56

In this episode we talk to Craig Chapman about what to do when a character dies at the table. How do you deal with the emotions at the table? How do you deal with things like getting a character...

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Episode 02 - Jason Romein: Building Encounters from 2017-06-15T10:01

Our buddy Jason Romein has been DM-ing for 20 years, and has plenty of experience building encounters. We talk to him about the basics of building encounters that will challenge your players, an...

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Episode 01 - Ray Blackmore: Session Zero from 2017-05-18T14:16

Hey! Welcome to our very first episode.

Today we sit down to talk with our buddy Ray, who has nearly two decades of DM-ing experience. The topic is Session Zero. If you've never heard of S...

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Episode 00 - Jessy&Sean: Introduction from 2017-05-17T21:09

Hey folks.

We're the DMs of Vancouver. We're two new DMs, who are looking to get better at being Dungeon Masters for our friends. To do this, we figured we'd sit down and talk with our oth...

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