Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons Podcast
387 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 738 ratingsGo inside the walls of Dungeons & Dragons for exclusive interviews and previews! The D&D team sits down each week with celebrities and personalities from across gaming and pop culture to discuss one of the greatest fantasy brands of all-time. We'll talk about the tabletop roleplaying game, as the latest in D&D video games, comics, novels, movies, and television.
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Episodes
Virtual Tables and Board Games
May 22, 2015 15:30 - 1 hour - 86 MBWe talk with Doug Davison from Fantasy Grounds, and then a visit from R&D Game Designers Chris Dupuis and Ben Petrisor.
Adventure Time: Elemental Evil
May 08, 2015 15:30 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBWe talk to veteran game designer Rich Baker about Princes of the Apocalypse. And then, a visit with Adventure Time's Pendleton Ward!
Organized Play and Elemental Evil
March 16, 2015 15:30 - 45 minutes - 63 MBChris Tulach and Chris Lindsay, from the OP and Brand teams, discuss the latest events taking place in the D&D Adventurer's League!
Events in the Forgotten Realms
March 06, 2015 15:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIn our latest episode, we speak with acclaimed fantasy author R.A. Salvatore, as well as n-Space's Dan Tudge!
Dungeon Masters Appreciated: Part 3
February 27, 2015 15:30 - 1 hour - 92 MBIn our latest episode, we speak with Dungeon Masters from both the Adventurer's League and Harmontown.
Dungeon Masters Appreciated: Part 2
February 20, 2015 15:30 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBIn our latest episode we discuss world-building, campaign creation, and adventure writing!
Dungeon Masters Appreciated: Part 1
February 02, 2015 15:30 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBIn our latest episode we speak with not one, not two, but three esteemed Dungeon Masters.
D&D for the Holidays
December 12, 2014 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn our latest episode we speak to two esteemed guests: Geeky Hostess and Dungeon Bastard!
Rise of Tiamat
December 05, 2014 15:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBRob Overmeyer of Cryptic Studios returns to discuss the Rise of Tiamat in the Neverwinter MMO!
Dungeon Master's Guide Design
December 01, 2014 15:30 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MBHosts Bart Carroll and Shelly Mazzanoble delve into the pages of the Dungeon Master's Guide, along with R&D's Mike Mearls!
Monster Manual Design
November 10, 2014 15:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode, hosts Bart Carroll and Shelly Mazzanoble crack open the recently released Monster Manual and dare to peek inside.
Fifth Edition and D&D Organized Play
October 20, 2014 15:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBChris Tulach joins the podcast to discuss 5e D&D Organized Play and the Adventurers League.
Author and the Modelmaker
October 13, 2014 15:30 - 58 minutes - 107 MBAuthor David Ewalt discusses his book, Of Dice and Men, now in paperback. Then, Mat Smith covers the stunning models he created for the PAX Prime D&D Live Games.
Artists and Authors
September 18, 2014 15:30 - 44 minutes - 67.9 MBTyler Jacobson discusses the cover art for the fifth edition core rulebooks. And then, R.A. Salvatore and Troy Denning join the conversation about the end of The Sundering and the start of the Tyranny of Dragons!
The Herald
June 25, 2014 15:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJames Wyatt sits down with Ed Greenwood to discuss the final book in The Sundering series, The Herald, and where things might lead from there!
Tyranny of Dragons
May 30, 2014 15:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe first sit down with R&D to discuss the announcement of Tyranny of Dragons, as well as the products and programs in support of this campaign. In our next segment, Trevor Kidd interviews Rob Overmeyer about the Neverwinter MMO!
Dan Harmon
March 19, 2014 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe D&D podcast returns for a very special interview. This episode's guest happens to be the creative mind behind NBC's Community - none other than Dan Harmon himself!
D&D Next Playtest
October 04, 2013 15:30 - 23 minutes - 46.6 MBMike, Jeremy, and Rodney sit down to discuss the playtest packet that recently went live, including changes to the paladin, druid, rogue, and barbarian. Plus, find out about future playtesting endeavors, the livestream games, and Lords of Waterdeep coming to a tablet near you!
Against the Slave Lords (Part 3)
July 23, 2013 15:30 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBMike and Rodney look back at the third and final session of A1 Slave Pits of the Undercity. Mike used miniatures and D&D Dungeon tiles to build a set-piece encounter for this last session and Mike and Rodney talk about how this affected the play, and how DMs could integrate this and other styles intor their game. They also touch on one hour rests, renewable character resources, and plans for the next live stream.
Against the Slave Lords (Part 2)
July 17, 2013 15:30 - 37 minutes - 17 MBMike and Rodney look back at the second session of the D&D Next livestream game of A1 Slave Pits of the Undercity. We discuss the highlights of the session, including the final explosive fight, and take a look at the kinds of things a DM can do to enhance the experience for everyone at the table.
Scoundrels of Skullport
July 10, 2013 15:30 - 34 minutes - 58.8 MBRodney sits down with Chris Dupuis and Peter Lee to talk board games, specifically the forthcoming expansion to Lords of Waterdeep. Scoundrels of Skullport releases August 20th and the crew looks back at the design of its two game modules: Undermountain and Skullport.
Against the Slave Lords (Part 1)
July 05, 2013 15:30 - 33 minutes - 56.7 MBMike Mearls looks back at the recent D&D Next livestream game of A1 Slave Pits of Undercity. Mike and Rodney discuss the results of the session, especially as it pertained to the deadly fight against the ghouls.
Kim Mohan
June 14, 2013 15:30 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode, WotC bids a fond farewell to longstanding editor and former Dragon Magazine editor-in-chief, Kim Mohan. With Kim's retirement upon us, we wanted to entreat him for tales of starting up in the industry, the major shifts he's seen in magazine publishing, and his thoughts on the future of the game!
2nd Edition D&D
May 10, 2013 15:30 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode, we look back at the creation of 2nd Edition Advanced D&D - and who better to enlighten us than R&D's Steve Winter! We ask Steve to share his stories behind 2e's development, including what classes were selected, the philosophy of campaign settings, and the ankheg's mysterious name change.
The Fine Art of the DM
April 17, 2013 16:30 - 22 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this bonus episode surrounding the Mines of Madness, we bring in Chris Perkins to discuss the creation of this adventure and its debut at PAX East. Plus, as the DM Experience column has drawn to a close, we ask Chris about his home campaigns, his advice for fellow DMs, and what he's looking forward to in D&D Next.
D&D Next Playtest (New Classes)
March 20, 2013 16:30 - 34 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this episode, Mike sits down with R&D's Mike Mearls and Rodney Thompson to discuss the forthcoming D&D Next playtest packet. Mike and Rodney go through the changes and additions to expect, discuss the philosophy behind such mechanics as the ranger's favored enemy, and Mike reveals a dangerous secret about his in-game character.
Blood of Gruumsh
March 06, 2013 16:30 - 39 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Mike sists down with Chris Dupuis and Rodney Thompson to talk Dungeon Command: Blood of Gruumsh, Unearthed Arcana, and the Original "White Box" Edition of the game. From there, Mike and Rodney move on to discuss the current status of D&D Next, including possible roles and implementation for party leaders.
Felicia Day
March 01, 2013 16:30 - 24 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's Emerald City Comicon - and none other than Felicai Day stopped by our studio to talk D&D, Geek & Sundry, and National TableTop Day!
D&D Next Playtest, Barbarian
January 30, 2013 16:30 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, host Mike Robels sits down with Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, and Rodney Thompson to discuss the news surrounding the latest D&D Next playtest, including this packet's barbarian. Plus, what to look forward to in future packets - and a debate on the greatest barbarian of all time!
D&D Next Playtest, Curse of Undeath
November 09, 2012 16:30 - 29 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, host Mike Robels sits down with Jeremy Crawford and Rodney Thompson to discuss the D&D Next playtest, including the current packet's classes and the Isle of Dread. Then, Rodney and Peter Lee run through the latest Dungeon Command faction pack: Curse of Undeath!
Acquisitions Incorporated - Live Q&A with Mike Mearls (Part 4)
August 27, 2012 16:30 - 23 minutes - 7.83 MBMike Mearls, Senior Manager of D&D R&D at WOTC, sits down with the folks at Penny Arcade and PvP. In this podcast, he helps educate them on character creation and conversion - gearing up for the Live D&D game taking place at this year's PAX (Part 4)!
Acquisitions Incorporated - Live Q&A with Mike Mearls (Part 3)
August 20, 2012 16:30 - 25 minutes - 8.48 MBMike Mearls, Senior Manager of D&D R&D at WOTC, sits down with the folks at Penny Arcade and PvP. In this podcast, he helps educate them on character creation and conversion - gearing up for the Live D&D game taking place at this year's PAX (Part 3)!
Acquisitions Incorporated - Live Q&A with Mike Mearls (Part 2)
August 13, 2012 16:30 - 29 minutes - 9.73 MBMike Mearls, Senior Manager of D&D R&D at WOTC, sits down with the folks at Penny Arcade and PvP. In this podcast, he helps educate them on character creation and conversion - gearing up for the Live D&D game taking place at this year's PAX (Part 2)!
Acquisitions Incorporated - Live Q&A with Mike Mearls (Part 1)
August 06, 2012 16:30 - 28 minutes - 9.67 MBMike Mearls, Senior Manager of D&D R&D at WOTC, sits down with the folks at Penny Arcade and PvP. In this podcast, he helps educate them on character creation and conversion - gearing up for the Live D&D game taking place at this year's PAX (Part 1)!
D&D Next Playtest, Dungeon Command
July 20, 2012 16:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode, host Mike Robels asks R&D's Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford about the ongoing D&D Next playtest, including what to look forward to at Gen Con 2012. Then Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee, and Chris Dupuis join the podcast to discuss the creation and development of Dungeon Command!
D&D Next Playtest Opens
May 24, 2012 16:30 - 26 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode of the D&D podcast, Mike Robles in on hand to discuss the D&D Next playtest with R&D's Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford.
D&D Next, Lords of Waterdeep
April 16, 2012 16:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode of the D&D podcast, Mike Robles is on hand to discuss the D&D Next playtest with R&D's Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford - including questions you asked via Twitter. Then, we talk to Rodney Thompson about the latest D&D board game: Lords of Waterdeep.