Dungeons + Drama Nerds
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -Dungeons + Drama Nerds is a podcast produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nicholas Orvis, three dramaturgs interested in the intersection of theatre and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGS). Episodes release weekly alternating between Actual Play and Commentary episodes investigating a certain TTRPG system. Season 2 will feature: Blades in the Dark, Bluebeard's Bride, Kids on Bikes, Oh Dang! Bigfoot Stole My Car With My Best Friend's Birthday Present Inside!, and Lancer. Season 1 featured: Dungeons & Dragons (Eps 1-13), Apocalypse World (Eps 14-33), and Paranoia (Eps 34-46).
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S2E11: A Firm Starting Place: Stock Characters and Archetypes
August 04, 2021 09:54 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBThis week, Todd, Nick, and Percy discuss the role and potential pitfalls of using stock characters and archetypes in theatre and tabletop role-playing games, as well as the way playbooks or character classes tie into using archetypes and tropes. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, h...
S2E10: Matters of the Heart are Miserable Affairs
July 28, 2021 07:20 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBThis week, the Silver Cowls head to pick up an artifact from the Silver Nails and attempt to avoid the horde of Hollows outside the headquarters where they're making this score. When they meet their contact at The Mustang, they're in for a bit of a nasty surprise... Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Ner...
S2E9: Narrative is the Jelly: The False Binary of Fiction and Crunch
July 21, 2021 07:20 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week, Todd, Nick, and Percy dive into a recurring theme in discourse about tabletop role-playing games: fiction-forward games and "crunchy" games. They dissect what these terms mean, discuss their own takes on the value of each approach to game design, and try to locate Blades in the Dark within that spectrum. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndra...
S2E8: Labor Laws are So Last Century
July 14, 2021 07:20 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBThis week in our Blades in the Dark game, Princess Mirena plays matchmaker, Wick confronts their rival, Milos' colleague Philomena continues her search for the imaginary book, and the Silver Cowls embark on a new score, this time with much more on the line. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For c...
Checks, Balances, and Communication: The Role of the GM
July 07, 2021 10:20 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBThis week, Todd, Nick, and Percy chat about the role of the GM in different systems, focusing on transparency, player agency, and Blades in the Dark's framing of the game as a conversation between the GM and the players. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeo...
S2E7: Checks, Balances, and Communication: The Role of the GM
July 07, 2021 10:20 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBThis week, Todd, Nick, and Percy chat about the role of the GM in different systems, focusing on transparency, player agency, and Blades in the Dark's framing of the game as a conversation between the GM and the players. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeo...
S2E6: That’s How We Do It At the Moo Cow
June 30, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe Silver Cowls are back with more shenanigans - while Milos and Wick make a deal, Mirena and Gabe meet someone new at the Centralia Club and Ellery discovers a new career path. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com. Our Blades in the ...
S2E5: Meet the GM: Elliot Peterson
June 23, 2021 07:20 - 15 minutes - 22 MBTodd sits down with the GM of our Blades in the Dark campaign, Elliot Peterson, to chat about their theatre work, their connection to tabletop games, and their vision for Blades in the Dark. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com. Our Bla...
S2E4: Can I Roll a Vibe Check?
June 16, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe kick off our campaign of Blades in the Dark with the Silver Cowls' first score. Milos gathers information and gets perhaps a little more than he bargained for, Gabe proves adept at opening doors for the crew, and Mirena writes a very important letter. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast...
Can I Roll a Vibe Check?
June 16, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe kick off our campaign of Blades in the Dark with the Silver Cowls' first score. Milos gathers information and gets perhaps a little more than he bargained for, Gabe proves adept at opening doors for the crew, and Mirena writes a very important letter. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast...
S2E3: An Accidental Ethics Violation (Mostly): Blades in the Dark Session 0, Part 2
June 09, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe negligible but mighty crew takes shape in this part of Session 0 for Blades in the Dark - listen to find out what our heroes (?) get up to in Duskvol and the aspirations that brought them all together. Tune in next week to see The Silver Cowls' first caper! Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. F...
An Accidental Ethics Violation (Mostly): Blades in the Dark Session 0, Part 2
June 09, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe negligible but mighty crew takes shape in this part of Session 0 for Blades in the Dark - listen to find out what our heroes (?) get up to in Duskvol and the aspirations that brought them all together. Tune in next week to see The Silver Cowls' first caper! Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. F...
S2E2: Cast of Characters: Blades in the Dark Session 0, Part 1
June 02, 2021 07:20 - 34 minutes - 47 MBOur Blades in the Dark campaign begins with character creation, and our intrepid heroes (?) begin to come to life. Join us next week as the cast creates their crew and figures out where they stand among the factions of Duskvol. Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website,...
S2E1: Start Ticking Those Progress Clocks, Baby!
May 26, 2021 07:20 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBTodd, Nick, and Percy kick off season two by introducing the game we're playing for this season's first actual play: Blades in the Dark! They go over the rules and discuss the things they love about the system. Tune in next week for the start of session 0 for our Blades in the Dark campaign! Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percival Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dndramanerds, and on Facebook...
Episode 48: Season 2 Announcement - Blades in the Bride of the Kids on Bigfoot's Lancer
May 05, 2021 07:20 - 3 minutes - 4.65 MBTodd, Nick, and Percy share the full slate of games for the second season of Dungeons + Drama Nerds. Mark your calendars for the first episode of Season 2, which releases May 26! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds, and for joining us for Season 1. While you’re here, please consider donating to continue the fight against dangerous anti-trans legislation in Arkansas: https://www.intransitive.org/donate Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and ...
Episode 47: Moving Towards A Shared Dramaturgy; or, Season 1 Wrap Up and Mail Bag
April 07, 2021 07:20 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBTodd, Nick, and Percy celebrate the end of season 1 with some reflections on the season and on their evolving thoughts about theatre and tabletop role-playing games. They also answer some listener questions! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds, and for joining us for Season 1. While you’re here, please consider donating to continue the fight against dangerous anti-trans legislation in Arkansas: https://www.intransitive.org/donate Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Bri...
Episode 46: Ultraviolet Clearance - GMing Paranoia
March 31, 2021 07:20 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week, we talk about the GMing style built into Paranoia and the effect it has on gameplay. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to continue the fight against dangerous anti-trans legislation in Arkansas: https://www.intransitive.org/donate Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Saving 73 Jpegs I desperately Need, our Paranoia Campai...
Episode 45: We Saved 73 JPEGs You Desperately Need (A Conclusion and Interview Episode)
March 24, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBOur Paranoia crew saves Friend Computer's JPEGs, and, more importantly, gets those sweet, sweet experience points. Then, the cast chats with Percy to talk about the campaign and hear all of Ben's GM secrets! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to the ongoing fight to stop violent hate crimes against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian B...
Episode 44: Backstories For All Who Want Them
March 17, 2021 07:27 - 34 minutes - 48 MBNick, Todd, and Percy talk character backstory across different RPGs - how much is too much? Do you need it at all? Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Saving 73 Jpegs I desperately Need, our Paranoia Campaign, is written and GMed by Ben Fer...
Episode 43: Gunpowder Bae
March 12, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 100 MBOur Paranoia crew continues on their mission to find the server for Friend Computer but are forced to finally confront Bigzo, using a shop vac, laser rifles, and the power of working class solidarity. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mix...
Episode 42: Paranoid Plays, or, Put Ghosts In Your Goddamn Play, You Cowards
March 03, 2021 08:20 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBThis week, Nick, Todd, and Percy dig into three plays that explore fear and paranoia in performance, debate the definitions of suspense vs paranoia, and talk horror as a genre and how best to represent it onstage. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to support efforts to combat recent violence against Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) folks in the United States: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Dungeons + Dram...
Episode 41: It's Fun to Go Wheeeee Splash!
February 24, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 118 MBSquick, QWERTY, Edward, and A111iiE111Eee continue searching for the nerve cluster at Friend Computer's request; this week, they meet up with some old friends, chat about the birds and the bees, and even shoot some trouble! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and...
Episode 40: Virtual Theatre, Virtual Tabletops ft. James Ruth
February 17, 2021 08:20 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBTodd, Percy, and Nick are joined by James Ruth of the Quelmar Realm to talk about James' love of tabletop games, his work in theatre, and how both have transitioned to virtual platforms during the pandemic. Check out the Quelmar Realm and their Paranoia game: https://www.twitch.tv/thequelmarrealm While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Bria...
Episode 39: Welcome to Red, Don't F!$& This Up.
February 10, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 111 MBOur Paranoia game continues and our heroes (?) embark on their first mission. They do some shopping, some sweeping, and some sick flips. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Saving 73 Jpegs I desper...
Episode 38: PVP in Paranoia
February 03, 2021 08:20 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, Todd, Nick, and Percy chat in-depth about the Paranoia GM handbook and the way Paranoia's mechanics change the way stories are told in the game. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Savin...
Episode 37: 73 Is The Sex Number
January 27, 2021 12:02 - 1 hour - 138 MBOur Paranoia game continues - meet A111iiE111Eee and Edward! This week, our crew befriends some bots, cause some light property damage, and meet each other for the first time. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony ...
Episode 36: Meet the Writer - Ben Ferber
January 20, 2021 08:20 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week, Nick sits down with writer, designer, GM, and vore aficionado Ben Ferber to chat about his creative work and his game of Paranoia. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Saving 73 Jpegs I d...
Episode 35: Baby Shark THIS!
January 13, 2021 08:20 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBIn this first session of Paranoia, our troubleshooters choose their skills and we meet Squick and QWERTY! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Saving 73 Jpegs I desperately Need, our Paranoia Campaig...
Episode 34: Welcome to Alpha Complex, Troubleshooter!
January 06, 2021 08:20 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBWe kick off our game of Paranoia with a brief explanation of how to play - tune in next week for the first session of Saving 73 Jpegs I Desperately Need! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Dungeons + Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Saving 7...
Episode 33: The Shared JonJon Universe
December 30, 2020 08:20 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBOur Apocalypse World cast chats about the game, the Irremediably Home arc, and the newest additions to the Jon Jon Johnson extended TTRPG universe. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch Madness contest on social media - rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to enter (plus, it really helps us out!) Find us on Twitt...
Episode 32: A Very Thorough Stabbing, or Absolute Zaddy
December 23, 2020 08:20 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIn the finale of the Irremediably Home campaign, our heroes' story winds to a close, featuring ficuses and assassins galore. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch Madness contest on social media - rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to enter (plus, it really helps us out!) Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddr...
Episode 31: Indie Lou Who?
December 16, 2020 08:20 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBTodd, Nick, and Percy talk indie theater and indie TTRPGs, focusing specifically on what that means in both industries and unpacking the culture of "indie" games and "indie" theater. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch Madness contest on social media - rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to enter (plus, it real...
Episode 30: Want a Chainsaw?
December 09, 2020 08:20 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBOur Irremediably Home campaign continues as the crew journeys to Hightown Market, where Vance makes a deal, AZ Honey takes a stand, and they decide on their next adventure together. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Check out our Merch Madness contest on social media - rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to enter (plus, it real...
Episode 29: Apocalyptic Theater
December 02, 2020 08:20 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBTodd, Nick, and Percy dive into theatre about the apocalypse and ask lots of (occasionally nihilistic) questions about how the end of the world figures into stories we tell onstage. Spoiler warning: we do discuss several of the plays listed below in-depth, including their endings, so listen with caution! Plays We Discussed: Mr. Burns by Anne Washburn Wellesley Girl by Brendan Pelsue The Second World Trilogy by Scott Sickles Walden by Amy Berryman Sparks Fly Upwards by Eleanor Burgess ...
Episode 28: Flirts and Fights
November 25, 2020 05:26 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn today's installment of Irremediably Home, Vance meets an angel, Sydney finds a new rival, AZ tests out their sniper skills, and Vector tries out a new cocktail recipe. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons...
Episode 27: Lineage of Craft - Maria Irene Fornes & PbtA
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week, Todd, Nick, and Percy chat about the way we pass down creative knowledge from one generation of artists to another. They examine the impact of the incredible María Irene Fornés on the theatre field alongside the way D. Vincent and Meguey Baker have influenced game design in the world of TTRPGs. Works referenced: The Fornes Frame by Anne García-Romero "Maria Irene Fornes: Acts of Translation" by Andrew Sofer "Teaching Fornes: Preserving Fornesian Techniques in Critical Context" ...
Episode 26: Tit for Tat
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 51.2 MBOur Apocalypse World game continues: the crew does some light breaking and entering, Vance lays down the law, and Troca sets off for a new destination. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. Fo...
Episode 25: Safety Tools for Brave Spaces
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBTodd, Nick, and Percy talk TTRPG safety tools, how we used them in our Apocalypse World campaign, and why these tools are important. The TTRPG Safety Toolkit: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1583202183294.pdf Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerd...
Episode 24: Best Friend Status
October 28, 2020 04:16 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBOur four heroes of the Fadeaway come together to start investigating the dangers surrounding them. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramane...
Episode 23: Intimacy Choreography in TTRPGs ft. Ella Mock
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBQuick note for 2023 and beyond, our friend featured in this episode goes by Leo Mock now, they play AZ Honey in our ongoing Apocalypse World campaign, and joined Percy, Todd, and Nick to talk about intimacy choreography techniques and how we can use them in TTRPGs. Check out Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE): https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com/ The TTRPG Safety Toolkit: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1583202183294.pdf Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, plea...
Episode 23: Intimacy Choreography in TTRPGs ft. Leo Mock
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBQuick note for 2023 and beyond, our friend featured in this episode goes by Leo Mock now, they play AZ Honey in our ongoing Apocalypse World campaign, and joined Percy, Todd, and Nick to talk about intimacy choreography techniques and how we can use them in TTRPGs. Check out Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE): https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com/ The TTRPG Safety Toolkit: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1583202183294.pdf Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, plea...
Episode 22: Sandra Oh, No!
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWe continue our Apocalypse World game: Sydney gets a roommate, Vector makes a scramble, AZ Honey and Borug spend some quality time together, and Vance greets some newcomers to Temptation. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Face...
Episode 21: Storytelling Mechanics in Apocalypse World
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week, Todd, Percy, and Nick chat about different rules in Apocalypse World and how they serve the creation of narrative in the game. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, ...
Episode 20: Pleasure Squared
September 30, 2020 04:44 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWe delve further into our Apocalypse World adventure - AZ Honey squares up with Borug, Vector continues zir quest for eggs, Sydney makes a new friend, and Vance receives a prophecy. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook a...
Episode 19: Meet the Writer - Jon Jon Johnson
September 23, 2020 04:58 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBTodd sits down with our Master of Ceremonies, Jon Jon Johnson, to talk theatre, tabletop games, and how he puts the two together. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to o...
Episode 18: Two Requests, No Eggs?
September 16, 2020 04:27 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOur Apocalypse World campaign kicks off with an introduction to our characters and a hearty breakfast. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ The poem at the beginning of the episode is "The Last Toast" by Anna Akhmatova. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Faceboo...
Episode 17: Devising TTRPGs feat. James Patefield
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week we talk to special guest James Patefield about devised theatre best practices and what they have in common with the collaborative world building in Session 0 of our Apocalypse World game! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to a bail fund in your area to support ongoing protests for Black lives: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, a...
Episode 16: Apocalypse World Session 0, Part 2
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBTune into the second part of our session 0 for Apocalypse World and hear our characters make some history! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to the Milwaukee Freedom Fund to support protestors in Kenosha at https://bit.ly/mkefreedomfund, or to your local organizers in support of Black Lives Matter. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Dra...
Episode 15: Apocalypse World Session 0, Part 1
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe're kicking off Irremediably Home, our Apocalypse World campaign, with the first half of our Session 0. Meet our players and listen in as they work together to create the world and their characters! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds. While you’re here, please consider donating to the Milwaukee Freedom Fund to support protestors in Kenosha at https://bit.ly/mkefreedomfund, or to your local organizers in support of Black Lives Matter. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Dra...
Episode 14: It's Time for the Apocalypse
August 19, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week kicks off our Apocalypse World campaign with a brief explanation of the game's major mechanics and how they represent a departure from the D20 system used by games like Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons...