Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

Dragon Talk: #376 - Navaar Seik-Jackson, LYSK on Xhorhas

Welcome to Dragon Talk! After Greg and Shelly handle the introductions, Greg welcomes author and game designer James Haeck back for another round of Call of the Netherdeep themed Lore You Should Know. This week, the two discuss Xhorhas. Our special interview this week is with the creator and host of the Secret Nerd Podcast, Navaar Seik-Jackson! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazza...

Dragon Talk: #375 - Johnny Stanton, How (not) To DM

Greg & Shelly welcome everyone to the show, especially Shelly’s Dad who may just listen for the very first time. Later, Shelly is joined by Derrick from the How Not To DM podcast. This week, Derrick shares his top five “Do’s and Dont’s” of DMing. Our special interview this week is with American Football player and Fullback for the Cleveland Browns, Johnny Stanton! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Gre...

Dragon Talk: #374 - Markeia McCarty, LYSK on The Betrayer Gods

Welcome to Dragon Talk! Greg & Shelly handle the introductions at the top of the show. Afterwards, we are joined by Game Designer and Author, James Haeck for a brand new edition of Lore You Should Know. This week, James gives us a detailed look at Betrayer Gods. Our special interview this week is with host and producer of the podcast series, “Something Scary”, Markeia McCarty! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively pr...

Dragon Talk: #373 - Laura Gray, Meet Your Monsters on the Nothic

It’s a brand new Dragon Talk! Greg and Shelly get everything in order with the opening introductions. Later, we are joined by D&D Game Designer Dan Dillon for another edition of Meet Your Monsters. This week, we discuss the Nothic. Be sure to check out the stat sheet listed below and let us know how you like to use them in your games at home! Our special interview this week is with illustrator and games writer for Screen Rant, Laura Gray! For general inquiries or show messages, plea...

Dragon Talk: #372 - Chad Michael Collins, Insight Check with Sara Chan

Greg and Shelly make the introductions and welcome everyone to the show. Afterwards, we are joined by Associate Brand Manager for Dungeons & Dragons, Sara Chan for a brand new edition of Insight Check. Our special interview this week is with actor Chad Michael Collins, best known for his work on Call of Duty and the Sniper film franchise! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble ...

Dragon Talk: #371 - Lexi McQueen, Meet Your Monsters on the Behir

The show opens with an introduction and welcome from Greg and Shelly. Later, we welcome back Associate Game Designer Makenzie De Armas for another edition of Meet Your Monsters. This week, Makenzie discusses the Behir. Our special interview this week is DM, screenwriter, actor and musician, Lexi McQueen! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show produc...

Dragon Talk: #370 - Pher B., LYSK on Detention Bog

At the top of the show, Greg and Shelly handle the welcomes and introductions. Later, Greg welcomes back D&D Senior Designer Amanda Hamon for another edition of Lore You Should Know! This week, the two discuss Detention Bog in Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos. Our special interview this week is with up and coming TTRPG performer and Twitch Streamer Pher B! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito,...

Dragon Talk: #369 - Matthew Mercer, How To DM on The Rule of Cool

Greg and Shelly welcome you to the show. Afterwards, Shelly asks our very own Greg Tito to sit in for a brand new edition of How To DM. This week, the pair discuss the rule of cool. Our special interview this week is with voice actor and DM for Critical Role, Matthew Mercer! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth...

Dragon Talk: #368 - Brennan Lee Mulligan, LYSK on The Masquerade

After Greg and Shelly welcome you to the show, Greg welcomes D&D Senior Designer Amanda Hamon back for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week, Amanda gives us a deep dive on The Masquerade. Our special interview this week is with creator and GM for Dimension 20 as well as cast member of College Humor, Brennan Lee Mulligan! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wi...

Dragon Talk: #367 - A. Jordan Lambert, How To DM on Improvising

Greg and Shelly open the show and catch up! Afterwards, Shelly welcomes Karen Twelves, author of Improv for Gamers for another edition of How To DM. As you may have already surmised, the two talk all about improv in your games! Our special interview this week is with blogger and content creator with an emphasis in pop culture related projects, A. Jordan Lambert! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg ...

Dragon Talk: #366 - Terrance MacMullan, Meet Your Monsters on Helmed Horrors

After Greg and Shelly welcome you to the show, D&D Game Designer Dan Dillon joins us for another edition of Meet Your Monsters. This week, we discuss Helmed Horrors. Our special interview this week is with award winning educator and author, as well as the current professor of philosophy at Eastern Washington University, Terrance MacMullan! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble...

Dragon Talk: #365 - Anoriand The GameDad, Insight Check with Bree Heiss

Greg & Shelly welcome you to the show and catch up! Afterwards, we welcome D&D Art Director Bree Heiss for another edition of Insight Check. Bree tells Greg and Shelly about her job interview for the job and her history with D&D. Our special interview this week is with online TTRPG streamer Josh Fagundes, also known as Anoriand the GameDad For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble...

Dragon Talk: #364 - Aliza Pearl, How To DM on Magic Items

Welcome 2022 with Greg & Shelly as they ring in the new year! Later, we welcome back freelance author and developer Teos Abadia for another edition of How To DM. This week, Teos chats with Shelly about magic items. Our special interview this week is with actress and writer Aliza Pearl! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr &...

Dragon Talk: #363 - Benjamin Loomes, Lore You Should Know on the Biblioplex

It’s our last show of 2021 and Greg and Shelly talk Strixhaven and more in the show open! Afterwards, we welcome back Senior Designer for D&D, Amanda Hamon for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week, Amanda talks with Greg about the Biblioplex. Our special interview this week is with musician, composer and the man behind Syrinscape, Benjamin Loomes! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg T...

Dragon Talk: #362 - Brian McLachlan, Meet Your Monsters on Gelatinous Cubes

Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos is out now! Greg and Shelly celebrate the release in opening D&D News at the top of the show along with much more! Later, we welcome back Associate Game Designer for D&D, Makenzie De Armas for another edition of Meet Your Monsters. This week, Makenzie talks Gelatinous Cubes. Our special interview this week is with artist and creator of the RPG/graphic novel hybrid called The Quest: The Poisonous Library, Brian McLachlan!  For general inquiries or sh...

Dragon Talk: #361 - Andrew Orvedahl, How To DM on Patrons

In the opening D&D News segment, Greg and Shelly talk Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, releasing next week! Afterwards,we welcome back returning guest and author, Teos Abadia, for another edition of How To DM. This week Teos and Shelly chat about patrons. Our special interview this week is with comedian and co-creator of the show Those Who Can’t, currently on HBOMax, Andrew Orvedahl! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is execu...

Dragon Talk: #360 - Joe Wiseman, LYSK on the Brigganock

Greg and Shelly open up the show with D&D News and in particular get into the details behind some fun stuff inside Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos. Later, we are welcome D&D Narrative Designer Ari Levitch back to the show for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week, and Greg discuss the Brigganock. Our special interview this week is with 24 year television writing veteran, Joe Wiseman who drops in to discuss his D&D themed episode of “Ghosts”, airing this week on CBS an...

Dragon Talk: #359 - Jasmine Walls & DOZERDRAWS, LYSK on Fizban

As Greg and Shelly get you up to speed on the latest releases in opening D&D News, don’t forget that time is running out to take our Dragon Talk Survey and help shape the future of the show! Make sure you click the link below and let us hear your thoughts! After news we are welcome Principle D&D Game Designer, James Wyatt back for another edition of Lore You Should Know! This week, James gives us a deep dive on Fizban. Our special interview this week is with two people behind “The L...

Dragon Talk: Wolfgang Baur, Insight Check with Liz Schuh

We’ve got you covered at the top of the show with D&D News as always, but more importantly Shelly dishes to Greg about her recent dungeon mastering! Have you taken our survey for the future of Dragon Talk? Make sure you give us your thoughts and help shape the future of the show! Find the link below and make your voice heard - the survey will only be live a little bit longer. Afterwards we are joined by D&D Director of Product Management Liz Schuh for another edition of Insight Chec...

Dragon Talk: James Introcaso, Meet Your Monsters with Makenzie De Armas

Greg & Shelly get you all the latest information on the upcoming D&D releases in D&D news, including The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons and Critical Role: Call of the Neverdeep! Have you filled out the Dragon Talk survey yet? Make sure you give us your thoughts and help shape the future of the show! Find the link below and make your voice heard. In a brand new segment to Dragon Talk, Greg and Shelly welcome D&D Associate Game Designer Makenzie De Armas for ...

Dragon Talk: Danielle Beckmann & Timothy Reese, Random Character Generator

In opening D&D news Greg & Shelly talk Critical Role: Call of the Neverdeep, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons as well as the Dragon Talk survey we’d love for you to fill out! Find the link below and make your voice heard before the survey ends in three weeks. After news, Greg is joined once again by D&D Community Manager Brandy Camel for another edition of Random Character Generator! This week, we meet Arayis, a Feral Tiefling Rogue. Find Arayis’ stat sheet below and be sure to let us k...

Dragon Talk: James Wyatt, HTDM on D&D in the classroom

Greg and Shelly get things going in D&D news with the exciting new announcement of Critical Role: Call of the Neverdeep! Find the link below and you pre order your copy now! Is there anything you wish you could hear on Dragon Talk that you’re missing? Any guests you’d love to hear from? Now’s the time to make your voice heard! We’ve got a Dragon Talk survey that will be running for four weeks and we’d love for you to tell us what you think! Please find the link below and make your v...

Dragon Talk: Kate Irwin and Ari Levitch, Lore You Should Know on Dragon Turtles

We kick off the show as always with D&D News! Greg and Shelly also discuss their favorite dragons as we gear up for the release of Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons coming your way October 19th! Additionally, make sure you pick up the Domains of Delight PDF, available on the DM’s guild; all proceeds raised benefits DnD Extra Life which directly helps sick kids. Later, Greg is joined by D&D Senior Game Designer James Wyatt for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week, the two di...

Dragon Talk: Erik Jensen, Insight Check with Chris Tulach

Greg and Shelly recap D&D Celebration and the Wild Beyond the Witchlight release in opening D&D News. The two also talk about the Domains of Delight PDF available on the DM’s guild which benefits DnD Extra Life. Afterwards, we are joined by D&D Play Manager, Chris Tulach, for another edition of Insight Check! Our special interview this week is with actor, writer and director Erik Jensen! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Dragon Talk is exe...

Dragon Talk: Noah Averbach-Katz, LYSK on the Courts of the Feywild

In our opening D&D news segment, Greg and Shelly talk the release of The Wild Beyond the Witchlight as well as get into all the details concerning D&D Celebration heading your way THIS WEEKEND, September 23rd! Later, Greg is joined by D&D Narrative Designer Ari Levitch, for another edition of Lore You Should Know! In this week’s discussion, Ari explains the Courts of the Feywild! Our special interview this week is with actor on Star Trek: Discovery and Dungeon Master of Disco Does D...

Ari Levitch, How To DM with Beth The Bard

Greg and Shelly kick off the show as always with D&D news, including The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and D&D Celebration heading your way September 23rd! Afterwards, Shelly is joined by professional Dungeon Master Beth The Bard for a new installment of How To DM. This week, the pair talk about creating safe spaces for yourself and your players to ensure the entire party can have the best time possible! Our special interview this week is with D&D Narrative Designer and one of the mast...

Dragon Talk: Ari Levitch, How To DM with Beth The Bard

Greg and Shelly kick off the show as always with D&D news, including The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and D&D Celebration heading your way September 23rd! Afterwards, Shelly is joined by professional Dungeon Master Beth The Bard for a new installment of How To DM. This week, the pair talk about creating safe spaces for yourself and your players to ensure the entire party can have the best time possible! Our special interview this week is with D&D Narrative Designer and one of the mast...

Dragon Talk: Paul Shapiro & Charlie Rehor, RCG on Bolin, a Changeling Sorcerer

In opening D&D news, Greg and Shelly talk about all the great upcoming D&D releases and upcoming events! Later, we are once again joined by D&D Community Manager Brandy Camel for another edition of Random Character Generator. This week, we roll up Bolin, a Changeling Sorcerer. Be sure to check out Bolin's stat sheet below and let us know if you use them in your games at home! Our special interview this week is with two members of Beadle & Grimm's Pandemonium Warehouse, Paul Shapiro a...

Dragon Talk: R.A. Salvatore, Insight Check with Sydney Adams

Greg and Shelly kick things off with D&D news. The two talk D&D Celebration, the official D&D Discord Channel, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and much, much more! Afterwards, we welcome D&D Game Designer Sydney Adams to the show for a new edition of Insight Check. Our special interview this week is with long time friend of the show, New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected]. Dragon Talk is executiv...

Dragon Talk: Aaron Dalla Villa, LYSK on Feywild Etiquette

In this episode we kick things off with D&D News. Greg and Shelly talk NERDS, Wild Beyond The Witchlight, Strixhaven and much more! Later, we are thrilled to welcome back narrative D&D designer Ari Levitch for a brand new edition of Lore You Should Know! In today's episode, Ari and Greg discuss etiquette in the Feywild. Our special interview this week is with actor and musician Aaron Dalla Villa! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected]. Dragon Ta...

Dragon Talk: Kat Kruger, HTDM with Laura Gray-Holt

In D&D news, Greg and Shelly get you all the latest and greatest including our new partnership with NERDS candy! Afterwards, illustrator and writer Laura Gray-Holt joins us for a brand new edition of How To DM. This week, Shelly and Laura discuss player bonding during downtime. Our special interview this week is with best selling freelance game designer, Kat Kruger! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected] Here's your guide to when each segment b...

Dragon Talk: Amy Vorphal, Insight Check with Natalie Egan

We open the show as always with the very latest D&D news, including everything you need to know about D&D Celebration, Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos and Fizban's Treasury of Dragons! Later, we are excited to welcome D&D Product Manager Natalie Egan for another edition of Insight Check. Our special interview this week is with actress, writer and contributor to Candlekeep Mysteries and Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, Amy Vorphal! For general inquiries or s...

Dragon Talk: ICYMI - Aabria Iyengar

Dragon Talk: ICYMI - Aabria Iyengar

Greg and Shelly are taking turns for their summer vacations, so this week we're revisiting a favorite episode from last year and celebrating the Summer of Aabria! Please enjoy this interview with the GM of Exandria Unlimited on Critical Role, Aabria Iyengar! For general inquiries or show messages, please email [email protected]. Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. ...

Dragon Talk: Jamie Nash, How To DM with Satine Phoenix

Greg and Shelly open the show with D&D News getting you all the information you could ever want on upcoming releases like Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, The Wild Beyond The Witchlight, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos and much much more. Later in How To DM, we are thrilled to be joined by professional dungeon master, storytelling coach, event coordinator of Satine's Quest and so much more, Satine Phoenix! This week, Shelly and Satine discuss rolling for story. Our special interview t...

Dragon Talk: Jamie Nash, How To DM with Satine Phoenix

Dragon Talk: Early Release! Xavier Woods, Insight Check with Trystan Falcone

It's a bonus, early release of Dragon Talk this week as we prepare you for D&D Live 2021 (July 16 and 17 beginning at 12pm PST)! In opening D&D News, Greg and Shelly get you properly hyped up for everything that is happening THIS WEEKEND. Afterwards, we are joined by D&D graphic designer Trystan Falcone for another edition of Insight Check! Our special interview this week is with WWE superstar Xavier Woods who tells us all about his special game at D&D Live 2021! Dragon Talk is execu...

Dragon Talk: Early Release! Xavier Woods, Insight Check with Trystan Falcone

Dragon Talk: Becca Scott and B.Dave Walters, Random Character Generator

DND Live 2021 is THIS WEEK, July 16 and 17 beginning at 12pm PST! Greg and Shelly break down the details and surprises that await you this weekend in D&D News. Later, D&D Community Manager Brandy Camel returns for another edition of Random Character Generator. This week Greg and Brandy roll up Idelisa Clawwillow, a Variant Human Warlock. Be sure to check out Idelisa's stat sheet and let us know if you use them in your games at home! Our special interview this week is with actor Becc...

Dragon Talk: Kate Welch, How To DM Connie Chang Returns

In D&D news, Greg & Shelly discuss all the special treats in store for DND Live 2021, D&D Celebration details, Adventures in the Forgotten Realms and so much more! Afterwards, Transplanar RPG DM Connie Chang returns for another edition of How to DM. This week Shelly and Connie discuss character backstories. Our special interview this week is with the amazing game designer as well as DM of our special celebrity table at D&D Live 2021, Kate Welch! Dragon Talk is executively produced b...

Dragon Talk: James Wyatt and Max McCall, Insight Check with Dan Dillon

Greg & Shelly open the show with D&D news talking D&D Live 2021, the new D&D/MTG crossover Adventures in the Forgotten Realms and more! Later, D&D Game Designer Dan Dillon joins us for an Insight Check. Our special interview this week is with James Wyatt, Senior Game Designer at D&D and MTG's Max McCall! Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mix...

Dragon Talk: Violet Fermin and Mike Olson, How To DM with Connie Chang

We've got so much ground to cover in this week's opening D&D news segment! Greg & Shelly discuss D&D Live 2021, D&D Celebration, Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos and much more! Afterwards we welcome the DM of Transplanar RPG, Connie Chang for another edition of How To DM! In this week's edition we cover how to create villains with complex motivations and backstories. For our special interview this week, we talk with t...

Dragon Talk: BONUS EPISODE - Dragon Talk LIVE 300th Episode Celebration

It's a celebration! Welcome to the audio version of our Dragon Talk Live 300th episode Twitch stream! Greg & Shelly open the show reflecting on 300 episodes, go over all the latest announcements including The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, D&D Celebration and more! We welcome many special guests including Erika Fermina, Brandy Camel, Bart Carroll, B. Dave Walters, Matthew Mercer, Ryan Marth and Lisa Carr. Be sure to watch over on our YouTube page to se...

Dragon Talk: Aaron Reynolds, Insight Check with Trish Yochum

Greg & Shelly open the show reflecting on our 300th episode! Be sure to listen to the Dragon Talk live celebration either here in podcast form or watch over on our YouTube page. We also discuss the latest announcements including The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos, D&D Celebration and more! Afterwards, we welcome D&D graphic designer Trish Yochum. Our special interview this week is #1 NYT bestselling author of many books, Aaron Reynolds! Dragon Talk is ...

Dragon Talk: Jessica Lynn Parsons and Katie Michels, Random Character Generator

We are all so excited for our special 300th episode of Dragon Talk this week! Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble preview our celebration airing live THIS FRIDAY, June 11th at 11am PST on our Twitch channel (linked below). Join us for some incredible special guests, BIG TIME announcements and a few old friends of the show dropping by. In Random Character Generator, D&D Community Manager Brandy Camel returns as we roll up Eida Goldfound, a Lotusden Halfling Artificer. Be sure to check out...

Dragon Talk: Shane Salk and Dana Powers, Insight Check with Joshua Morris

In opening D&D news, our hosts Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble announce the brand new Monopoly D&D edition! We also discuss Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, Dragon Talk's 300th episode live stream event June 11th and much more! Later, we jump into another edition of Insight Check. This week, we are joined by Manager of Community for digital games here at Wizards of The Coast, Joshua Morris! Our special interview this week is with Los Angeles based voice actors and stars of the new f...

Shane Salk and Dana Powers, Insight Check with Joshua Morris

Dragon Talk: B. Dave Walters and Tanya DePass, RCG on Ummun Trollbleeder

The reviews are in for Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft and we're so happy everyone is enjoying it as much as we are! Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover the latest release in D&D news as well as announce a special episode of Dragon Talk coming your way June 11th celebrating our 300th episode! Afterwards, D&D Community Manager Brandy Camel returns for another edition of Random Character Generator. This time we explore Ummun Trollbleeder, a Mountain Dwarf Druid. Be sure to check out...

Dragon Talk: Alicia Marie, How To DM on Collaborative Campaign Worldbuilding

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft is out! Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover the official release and more in our opening D&D news segment. Later, we are joined by game designer and co-host of Mastering Dungeons podcast, Teos Abadia for a brand new edition of How To DM! This week, Teos talks with Shelly about collaborative campaign worldbuilding. Our special interview this week is with costume designer and creator, author, accessibility advocate and fitness pro Alicia Marie! Dragon...

Dragon Talk: Molly Ostertag and Cassandra Khaw, Insight Check with Makenzie De Armas

We are less than one week away from the official release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft! Your fearless hosts Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover this and more in D&D news. Afterwards, we are thrilled to begin a new show series called Insight Check! In this new segment we will interview many of the different brilliant minds within Wizards of the Coast. We kick things off with associate game designer, Makenzie De Armas! Our special interview this week is with two esteemed contri...