Dice, Drinks & Discourse
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -An RPG and cocktail themed podcast where two nerds sit around and talk roleplaying games over drinks.
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Episodes
Episode 74: A Canned Attempt at Vampire!
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBBilly and Jessy drink up and explore the world of Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition. They go into mechanics, rule book formatting, and homebrew characters.
Episode 80: A Final Cursed Episode
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this very special finale, Billy and Jessy discuss their worst moments in bars, cocktails, and RPGs. It's bittersweet, we are proud of what we put out, but we will be taking an indefinite hiatus. We love all of you and hope you enjoy this episode.
Episode 79: A Return to Pathfinder
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBHere we are again, with Pathfinder. This time its 2nd Edition! Billy and Jessy go over all the highlights and lowlights that come with the game and also bring up some homebrew characters!
Episode 78: Dreams Come True With Avatar Legends TTRPG
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBAfter years of dreaming and waiting, we finally have an Avatar the Last Airbender TTRPG. And now, you also have Billy and Jessy talking about it!
Episode 77: Actually Talking About Actual Plays!
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBBee the D&D player you wish to see. Billy and Jessy discuss Actual Plays and what they think make them work and not.
Episode 76: Shots & Sessions Prep
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBWanna learn some shots and how Billy and Jessy prepare for their TTRPG sessions? Then this is the episode for you! Join the mischief.
Episode 75: Magic Items! I Want One
June 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThis week Billy and Jessy go over the Game Masters perspective of making homebrew magic Items for their TTRPG. And Homebrew is of course magic items!
Episode 72: One GM, What About Two GMs
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBThis week Billy and Jessy discuss the possibility of Co-Game Mastering sessions of a TTRPG, what that would entail, and why they think it wont work.
Episode 73: RPG Alert: Twilight 2000
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBBilly and Jessy dive in to the post apocalyptic, WWIII, TTRPG known as Twilight 2000. They go into detail of setting mechanics and character creation.
Episode 71: EEEEVVVVIIIIILLLL Campaigns
April 21, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBThis week Billy and Jessy discuss the pros and cons of running an evil campaign. Will they give in their darkest desires or resist temptation?
Episode 70: Lets Make Some Monsters
March 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBJessy is traveling, but the show must go on! This time Billy and Jessy discuss creating monsters for TTRPGs with a focus on D&D
Episode 69: Why am I Watching This? RPG Edition
March 11, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis ones a doozy. Billy and Jessy discuss the movie 'Dungeons and Dragons' (2000) and their thoughts on how to go about making a D&D adaption for the small or big screen.
Episode 68: Maps! Making Maps!
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBEver wonder what it is like to make maps for RPG games? Well, it is your lucky day! Jessy and Billy discuss making maps on grand, minute, and battle scales and how you can make your own!
Episode 67: Relationships Matter RPG Style
February 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBAs "Game Masters" Billy and Jessy understand why NPC to PC and PC to PC relationships matter, and they would like to share why over drinks. Drink responsibly.
Episode 66: Extreme Settings
February 13, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBAre you ready to jump into the oceanic abyss, the scorching desert, the freezing artic? This week Billy and Jessy discuss extreme settings within the world of RPGs. They have good drinks as well!
Episode 65: Agent Whiskey
February 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis week Jessy and Billy discuss the nuance that is whiskey and where it fits into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Grab a glass and lets have some fun.
Episode 63: Space! The Final DUNE
January 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWhat? Another RPG discussion? This week Jessy & Billy discuss the TTRPG Dune: Adventures in the Imperium. In doing so they talk about the house system a core concept which makes the game unique, because gameplay is actually very similar to Fallout. Funny, that.
Episode 64: Converting Systems
January 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBGame Masters come hither! This week Jessy & Billy discuss how they convert from one TTRPG system to another. From D&D to D&D, or Witcher to Blades in the Dark we got you covered.
Episode 62: Game Within a Game
January 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIt's D&D inception! This week Billy & Jessy dive into the theory of playing a game within a D&D game. What does that entail you ask? Well, listen in as they hit the nail on the edge.
Episode 59: Another Greycastle Oneshot Continued
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBLet's keep this party going with shots! and the second half of the Greycastle Oneshot. Will Billy survive the Temple?
Episode 61: Fallout Over Fallout
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThis week Billy and Jessy discuss the TTRPG Fallout. They go through character creation, the base mechanics of the game, and how they envision a game playing out. Also, Drinks!
Episode 60: Adventure Path vs Homebrew
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBThis week Jessy and Billy sit down to discuss the pros and cons of a traditional Adventure Path/Module published by the source creator and a Homebrew Adventure created by you the Dungeon Master!
Episode 58: Another Greycastle Oneshot
December 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThis week, Jessy takes the Dungeon Master reigns as they throw Billy into the world of Helm Greycastle, a Mezzo American setting for Dungeons and Dragons 5E.
Episode 57: I Could Use A Health System
December 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBThis week Billy and Jessy discuss Health Systems, and how the mechanics of different systems affect pacing, gameplay, and much more!
Episode 56: A Return of Dragons
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBDice Drinks & Discourse is back! We have a few changes here and there, but deep down we are still the loveable RPG nerds you've come to love, or hate. This week Billy and Jessy discuss the new D&D 5th edition book Fizban's Treasury of Dragons!
Episode 55: A Leonin in Helm Greycastle
September 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week ends Tequilla month for us, but begins the exploration of the world of Helm Greycastle. Billy leads Jessy's character from the D&D character showcase on a one shot adventure to retrieve a set of mythic armour to defend the people of the lands
Episode 54: Tequila! WOOOOOOO!
September 13, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBLets dive into the world of tequila with a shot and talk about it in a fantasy context. Also Potions!
Episode 52: In This Moment: AGON
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWith music from 'The Music of Ancient Greece - An Appreciation' and others Billy and Jessy play a one shot in the world of AGON.
Episode 53: What Is The Matthew Mercer Effect
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis week starts Tequila Month! And, along with Tequila Sunrises Billy and Jessy will be discussing the 'Matthew Mercer Effect' Have you been affected by it?
Episode 51: The Rum is Agon
August 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week we drink the coconut classic, a Pina Colada. And we talk about John Harper's Greek Mythology based game AGON. It's a wonderful game and we hope you enjoy!
Episode 50: The Camera, the lights, the description!
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBHave a Mai Tai and relax as Jessy and Billy discuss Cinematic Storytelling. They try their best but arguments ensue.
Episode 49: Rum Me a Drink
August 07, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week its back to the drink with an actual cocktail! Not only that but Jessy and Billy are talking Rum with some special potions
Episode 48: Playing Delta Green
July 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBBilly has written the story, and Jessy takes on the role of Tasha as she uncovers the horror of Delta Green. Special thanks to Marc v/d Meulen for the music!
Episode 47: Delta Green Drink
July 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThis week Billy and Jessy begin to discuss Delta Green, an HP Lovecraftian RPG set after the 1920's. They also have a lovely green drink with Kiwi! *Trigger Warning* This episode deals with topic of depression, anxiety, violence, and helplessness. You have been warned.
Episode 46: The Wonderful Soapbow
July 17, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBBilly and Jessy celebrate one year by talking about whatever the hell they want. Enjoy!
Episode 45: Amaretto & Liqueur
July 10, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBBilly and Jessy discuss the origins, making, and taste of the liqueur Amaretto. And, how this delicious liqueur can fit into fantasy worlds and aspects of potion making.
Episode 44: Unearthed Strixhaven
June 18, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBEver wonder if the Wizard and the Bard could have the same Subclass? Well Billy and Jessy discuss just that as they explore the New Unearthed Arcana focussing on Strixhaven in D&D 5e
Episode 43: One Shot this Drink
June 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBBilly and Jessy sit down and enjoy number the 5th out of 4 mocktails, and discuss the 'One Shot' or a one sit down campaign of your favourite RPG!
Episode 42: Witcher Me This
May 28, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week, Billy and Jessy begin to dive into the Witcher TRPG. With comparison to D&D they explore combat and lore, all while having mocktail #3
Episode 41: Exploring the Guide to Wildemount
May 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBBilly takes the reins as he and Jessy discuss the D&D 5e setting Explorers guide to Wildemount. Also, they have the second out of 4 mocktails. This mocktail is a 'Honey Lavender Lemonade'
Episode 40: Possible Mocktails and RPGs
May 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBilly and Jessy try out the 1st of 4 Mocktails while discussing what RPGs they would like to see and not see.
Episode 39: A Corpse is Revived in a new Setting
May 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAfter a week hiatus, Billy and Jessy return with a corpse reviver #2 and to discuss what comes first, the story or the setting, when it comes to a RPG
Episode 38: Shots and Tiers
April 23, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 90.1 MBBilly and Jessy down some B-52's while making their subclass tier list of all the current D&D classes
Episode 37: The Goblin King Goes on a Quest
April 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBBilly messes up a cocktail, and Jessy explains the rules to a wonderful game called Goblin Quest
Episode 36: Mead Myths, and Mediocrity
April 09, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week, Billy and Jessy dip there toes into the Mead grading system, talk about the history and generally mess around.
Episode 35: Blue Lightning of Xadia
April 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis week Billy and Jessy have some vibrant blue cocktails and talk about the upcoming role playing game, 'Tales of Xadia' based on the popular Netflix show 'The Dragon Prince'
Episode 34: Exploring Doskvol
March 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThis week, Billy and Jessy have a St. Patrick's inspired drink, and dive further into the worldbuilding and city of Doskvol in John Harper's book 'Blades in the Dark'
Episode 33: Antidote Cocktails
March 06, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBJessy and Billy sit down with Dasha, the creator of the Glasgow based 'Antidote Cocktails', A DIY cocktail kit for you to make cocktails at home. The episode has laughs, stories, and cocktails. What more could you want?
Episode 32: It's a Brutal Cult
February 27, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBBilly and Jessy sit down with their good friend Max to play a game of 'Blades in the Dark' by John Harper. Listen as the pair give in to their brutal alter-egos and try to steal an artifact of unknown power
Episode 31: Cutter Me a Character
February 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week, Billy picks the cocktail. And, Jessy guides Billy through the process of making a 'Blades in the Dark' character. Follow along and make your own!