How Not to Dungeon Master
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsEach week I talk to a new guest from the TTRPG community about how they got into gaming, their highs and lows behind the screen, best advice for new and aspiring Dungeon Masters and Game Masters, and their amazing work and projects!
I post a new episode each Wednesday, so check for the latest, pick a guest that interests you, or start from the beginning!
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HN2DM Post-Mortem - Final Episode
April 27, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 33 MBThank you all so much for listening! It means a lot to me. Find me over on the Dungeon Master's Block Links DMB Linktree How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Episodify.com Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Song Credits Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Outro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X Support Danij...
Season 4 Part 2 Update!
January 27, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 7.85 MBHow Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Episodify.com Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Song Credits Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Outro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1X Support Danijel Zambo: Bandcamp Soundcloud S...
Benjamin and Dane Overthink the Magic in D&D
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBBenjamin and Dane liked to think about the real-life implications of the existence of certain spells, items, and monsters in their game worlds, and decided to start their show, Dispel Magic, to talk about the most outlandish examples! Guest Links Dispel Magic Twitter SterlingVermin.com Dane's Twitter Benjamin's Twitter How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPGMatch.org Episodify.com Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Affiliate Links 1985 ...
Eric Silver Chats Podcasting, Actual Plays, and Unique Storytelling
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBEric is an actual play dm, game designer, and a creative professional at multitude where he spends all day helping podcasters make their dreams come true Guest Links Join the Party Links Eric's Twitter Eric's Work How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPGMatch.org Episodify.com Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off...
RPG Match Wants You to Find Your RPG Soulmates
November 01, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBRPG Match started working on his website/app after he noticed there wasn't a great place to find people who want to play the same games and the same way as he did. Thus RPG Match was born! Guest Links RPG Match Twitter RPGMatch.org How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPG Match - HN2DM Badge! Episodify.com Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice...
Doug Levandowski on Making Kids on Bikes, Kids on Brooms, Teens in Space Feel Different, Special
October 25, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBDoug started his game design career from a random Facebook post to his friends. He's in the middle of working on fulfilling Kids on Bikes 2e and the upcoming Kids in Capes! Guest Links Doug's Itch Page Kids on Bikes Kids on Brooms Teens in Space How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Episodify.com RPGMatch.org Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure ...
Neil is Adding Authentic Celtic Flavor to His TTRPG, "Fey Earth"
October 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBNeil is the creator of Fey Earth, the TTRPG and actual play heavily influenced by real Celtic myth that he grew up learning. The game is coming out early 2024 on Kickstarter! Guest Links Fey Earth Links How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Episodify.com RPGMatch.org Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Song Credits Intro and Outro by Danijel ...
A-Mac is Designing His Gundam TTRPG While Recording the Actual Play "Feddie Scum"
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBA-Mac is designing a Gundam TTRPG from scratch! Join his friends from Dead Set Media on "Feddie Scum", an actual play exploring the complex world of Gundam! Guest Links A-Mac Twitter Feddie Scum Website RPG Stress Test Links How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPG Match Episodify Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Song Credits Intro and ...
Riley, GM of Friend & Foe Adventure Co. Embraces the Wacky and
October 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBRiley is the host of two awesome indie podcasts, an actual play Borderlands TTRPG show called Friend & Foe Adventure Co and The Board Game Community Show. Riley loves creating shenanigans for his players and chatting with board game designers. Guest Links Friend & Foe Adventure Co. Links The Board Game Community Show How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPGMatch.org Episodify.com Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forg...
Will & Brian of The Dungeoncast Talk Origins, Current Projects, and Future Goals
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBWill and Brian have been making the Dungeoncast for years now, but dare just getting started on engaging, helpful content for GMs and DMs out there. Guest Links TheDungeoncast.com Starseeker's Guide to Draken Star How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPGMatch.org Episodify.com Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Song Credits Intro and Outro...
Charles of Mann Shorts Has Run More "Editions" of D&D Than Anyone Else
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBCharles and his friends create a new skit almost weekly where they play a new "edition" of D&D and poke fun at the game and the show, movie, occupation, or situation. Guest Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MannShorts Patreon: patreon.com/mannshorts Twitter: twitter.com/mannshorts Facebook: facebook.com/mannshorts Instagram: instagram.com/mannshorts How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPGMatch.org Episodify.com Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firef...
Ivy B Might Be the Busiest Person in the Tabletop Industry
September 13, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBIvy might be one of the busiest folks in the TTRPG industry! She’s been hard at work this year on multiple events, convention content, and running games! She is an incredibly hard worker, great networker, and fantastic game runner. Guest Links Ivy's Twitter CRIT Awards Links How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPG Match RPG Stress Test Episodify.com Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code ...
Andy Ashby Broke a D&D Record At His Own Gaming Tavern
September 06, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBAndy wanted a cool place to play games, so he and his family built a gaming tavern! And then, he wanted to break a world record so he invited more than 1,200 people to roll dice together! Guest Links We Geek Together Website How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links RPGMatch.com Errant Adventures Creatures and Creatives Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Episodify.com Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! He...
Cade of The Badventure Club is a Lover of Fun, Engaging TTRPGs
August 30, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBCade mentioned starting The Badventure Club as a joke, and his friends called his bluff! Goes to show that you always need to watch what you promise to do. Check out The Badventure Club wherever you get your podcasts, or in the link below! Guest Links The Badventure Club Linktree How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Two Weeks One Shot: https://linktr.ee/twoscast Dice Legenz: https://www.twitch.tv/DiceLegenz https://www.youtube.com/c/DiceLegenz Adventure Dice Adve...
GM Justin of Mastermind Adventures Loves Teaching New Players
August 23, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBGM Justin loves running games for new players! He also emphasizes a fun and light experience with plenty of jokes, antics, and tension relief. Enjoy! Guest Links Justin's Links How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Next to Nothing Snyder's Return SAGAS Playtest Episodify Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Song Credits Intro and Outro by Da...
Thomas of I Cast Fireball Takes Inspiration from Sneak Attack!
August 16, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBThomas knew he wanted to make a quality Actual Play from the start, and focused on audio, story, and roleplaying to craft a masterful show. Thomas and his cast members trust each other and wort hard at their roles to create a truly unique and satisfying experience. Guest Links Website: icastfireball.net Patreon: http://patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Email: [email protected] How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Episodify.com Affiliate Links 1985 Games G...
GM Grant of Game Master Monday Records with a Rotating Cast AND Rotating TTRPG System!
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBGM Grant Decided a normal actual play sounded too easy, and started a show with a rotating cast AND rotating TTRPG system! With the help of his sister Jenny and tons of different actual play actors, Game Master Monday was born! Guest Links GMM Spotify GMM Apple Podcasts GMM Twitter How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Episodify - Podcast and Video Editing Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use ...
Season Four Premiere - Ned of Improv Tabletop Talks TTRPG Improv
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBNed, GM of Improv Tabletop and player on I Cast Fireball has committed to the bit, the bit being improvisation. He's run over a dozen Fate mini games that are completely made up on the spot, and has also created some impressive narratives in the Avatar: the Last Airbender world with Avatar Legends and Blades in the Dark. Guest Links Improv Tabletop: Website Patreon Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Adventure Dice Advent Ca...
Wizards Content Creator Summit Review
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBA few months ago, Wizards of the Coast announced an invite-only "Content Creator Summit". It just so happens that I got invited! ...Well, digitally anyway. Neal avoided spoilers and info about it all day, and asks me the questions you're probably all wondering about yourselves, and we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with WotC's first attempt at reaching out to creators post OGL kerfuffle. Guest Links http://www.thestruggleisneal.com/ https://twitter.com/Joatmoniac ...
Season Three Finale - One Page Mage Discusses One Shot Design, and What Makes a Good Adventure
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOne Page Mage has been doing exactly what it sounds like for a few years now; creating awesome one page adventures for you to use as one shots or side quests or whatever else you need for your game group! He’s got some great advice on one shot design as well as broader concepts for longer adventures, plus he’s working on some fun games and hacks for 2023! Guest Links One Page Mage Patreon One Page Mage Twitter How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Myth Myst Games ...
Cory of Girls Who Don't D&D Talks About His Gaming Origins, Advice, and Inspirations
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBCory, the DM of “Girls Who Don’t D&D" has been gaming for years, including TTRPGs, strategy and war games, and more. He started GWDDND for one reason - he wanted to make something that his son could listen to someday and say “Hey, my dad is pretty cool!” With a bunch of new players, a gaming garage, and a few microphones, GWDDND was born! Cory puts a ton of work into the show and has added some unique elements, including featuring fans as guest voice actors for NPCs! Guest Links Girls Wh...
Kaiya the Mirror-Lock Chats Game Design, LARPing, and Her Current Releases
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBKaiya is a game designer who got started with a game jam and has been churning out creative and interesting games ever since! Her background in LARPing and Language means she has interesting perspectives on what makes TTRPGs fun. Guest Links Kaiya's Website - Buy Her Games! Kaiya's Twitter - Get Updates! Diversity Saves - Kaiya is part of it! How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.online Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Fir...
Quincy's Tavern and Critical Dice Double Feature! We Talk Running Games and The Convergence
February 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBQuincy of Quincy’s Tavern and Jason of Critical Dice have been collaborating on content and goods for almost three years now, and are incredibly excited to bring their vision of creating the real-life version of Quincy’s Tavern to life! The Convergence is coming to Utah this spring. Make sure to get your tickets and come join all three of us! Guest Links The Convergence Tickets Quincy's Links - Quincy's Tavern Jason's Website - Critical Dice How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree ...
Michael Low Talks About Teaching Through Games and Designing Games With a Focus on Storytelling
February 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBMichael Low has a background in teaching and has combined this with his love of tabletop games to create many kid friendly games focused on children’s learning and development! Michael is incredibly passionate about his work and is constantly thinking of new ways to help kids and adults alike stretch and grow in their storytelling and imagination. Guest Links Luna Uni Kickstarter Stories RPG Podcast Luck of Legends Website How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Six ...
Travis Vengroff Pulls Out All the Stops on Actual Play Dark Dice
February 08, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBTravis Vengroff, creator of Dark Dice has been telling stories since he was very young, and found his niche in incredibly well produced podcasts! Dark Dice truly is a labor of love, featuring specially composed music just for the show, professional voice actors, amazing soundscapes, and an immersive story which is quite different to the standard hero’s journey that tabletops generally lean on. Guest Links Dark Dice Website Travis' Website Fool & Scholar Productions How Not to DM Link...
Lord Gosumba Has Been Running His Greyhawk Game For 43 Years
February 01, 2023 16:15 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBJay, known by one of his characters, Lord Gosumba, is a DM who has been running the same Greyhawk game for more than 43 years now! He started streaming his games within the last few years, ands has drawn some incredible names to his table, raised thousands for awesome charities, and helped a new generation of gamers fall in love with the Greyhawk setting. Guest Links Lord Gosumba's Twitch Lord Gosumba's Twitter Lord Gosumba's Linktree How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor...
Zachary Burrell, Creator of Warlock, Talks About Acting and Anime Influences in TTRPGs
January 25, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBZachary Burrell is the creator, writer, director, editor, and producer of the D&D influenced audio drama “Warlock”! As a big anime and TTRPG fan, Zach took both of his loves and created an orignal story which is tons of fun. Zach is also a player in the actual play podcast “Severed Sons” and a professional actor. Guest Links Zachary's Twitter Warlock Twitter Warlock Website Zachary's 5E Anime Inspired Kickstarter Severed Sons Twitter How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Spons...
Vahid, DM of Dice Legenz Takes His Composition and Production Experience to Tabletop Streaming
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBVahid, DM of Dice Legenz decided to take his field of expertise to a new level and build an actual play show in his home country of New Zealand! Using his background in creating soundtracks and sound effects and also writing for television, he found a way to combine them into an amazing product that’s enjoye everywhere! When not running Dice Legenz or working his day job, Vahid can be found streaming himself creating epic music from scratch, which is truly watching genius at work. Guest Li...
Michael, DM of Relic of the Past Needed an Actual Play So He Made One!
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBMichael is DM of family friendly actual play podcast ‘Relic of the Past’ and game designer behind the level on adventure in Wizard of the Coast’s Candlekeep Mysteries! He has great advice for getting into TTRPG design and running your own games. Guest Links Relic of the Past Podcast Relic of the Past Twitter Mike's Twitter How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Dude, Where's My Drift Podcast Talking Crit Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Po...
D20 Deathmatch Hosts Couple CausticPhoenix and Mudcat Fell in Love with D&D
January 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBCaustic Phoenix and Mudcat make up the dynamic duo behind D&D actual play stream “D20 Deathmatch”! They got into TTRPGs and decided to take a crack at using their streaming skills to make something original and fun! Guest Links D20 Deathmatch Twitch D20 Deathmatch Twitter D20 Deathmatch YouTube - Watch Past Episodes D20 Deathmatch Patreon D20 Deathmatch TikTok How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Relic of the Past Podcast No Latency Podcast Negative Modifier P...
Ginny Loveday Volunteers Her Way Into Community Organization and Game Design
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBGinny Loveday is a staple in the TTRPG community, especially in the event planning and publishing circles! Her start in community organization and game design both came from volunteering and jumping in where she saw needs, and now it’s her full time gig! An amazing success story from a person who deserves her success and recognition. Guest Links Ginny Loveday's Website Baldman Games Twitch Ginny's Work on DM's Guild How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Memester ...
Callum and Paul of Homebrew Havoc Chat About Building a TTRPG Community and Running Games
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBCallum and Paul are a dynamic TTRPG duo who play and create together to the delight of all. Together they helped create “Homebrew Havoc”, an actual play show that uses homebrew everything created by their community! Callum and Paul are also both patrons of mine and have been big fans of the show for a long time, which made it even more fun to chat with them today. Guest Links Callum's Site Paul's Site How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Library of Sorrows In T...
DM Neal of The Dungeon Master's Block Talks About Running Games, Painting Minis, and Podcasting
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBNeal Powell, aka Joatmoniac online, is one of the hosts of the long running and well regarded D&D chat show, “Dungeon Master’s Block”. He’s chatted with countless talented DM’s in his time, and also flexes his creative muscles with his own publications, both game supplements and other D&D content. Guest Links Neal's Twitter Account Neal's Blog DM's Block Website How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Undercommon Taste Linktree Billowing Hilltop Podcast Starset Kic...
Shelly and Greg of Wizards of the Coast and Dragon Talk Give DMing Advice and Talk About Their New Book!
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBShelly and Greg have been making “Dragon Talk” for more than 8 years together, and have met so many interesting and amazing personalities through the show. Their new book, “Welcome to Dragon Talk” is available for purchase and is a great buy for your D&D loving family members and friends for the holidays, or for yourself! Guest Links Shelly's Twitter Greg's Twitter Order "Welcome to Dragon Talk" How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Dispel Magic Ballad of the Se...
DM Dave of Tomes of the Chaos Bard Talks About Involving Players, Playing With Family, and More!
November 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBThis week I’m chatting with DM Dave of “Tomes of the Chaos Bard”, a family friend 5e Adventure coming up on their two year anniversary! Dave and his group were having so much fun with the game they started, they decided to try and record it and share it with everyone else. Dave has experience in theater and their show also commissioned custom themes and music from a local composer for the show and each of the characters from the show! A very cool concept that's fun to listen to. Guest Lin...
Promo - Dark Dice Episode 1
November 18, 2022 16:45 - 50 minutes - 92.6 MBDark Dice Twitter Dark Dice Homepage Dark Dice. Facebook Page Dark Dice Instagram Fool And Scholar Twitch Fool And Scholar YouTube
Dragna Carta Discusses Curse of Strahd, Challenge Ratings, and What Makes a Good Player and DM
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBDragna Carta is known for his work in the “Curse of Strahd” DM community, both on Reddit and on the actual play podcast “Twice Bitten”. Guest Links Dragna Carta's Link Tree How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Homebakery's Skeleton Closet on DriveThruRPG Dice Legenz Twitch and YouTube Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.online Affiliate Links 1985 Games Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM...
Anthony Joyce-Rivera Discusses Balancing Games, Facilitating Fun, and Game Design
November 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBAnthony Joyce-Rivera is a talented and prolific game designer, with over 25 design credits to his name including work for MCDM’s Arcadia. His projects and work is well known and respected throughout the community! Guest Links https://anthonydreams.com/ How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Two Weeks One Shot Dice Legenz Twitch and YouTube Adventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off! Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.online Affiliate Links 1985 ...
Chef Mike Dishes on Game Night Snacks, Fast Food Mascots, DM Advice and More!
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBChef Mike Haracz is a lifelong nerd and TTRPG player whose love for games continue on to today! When he’s not thinking up awesome new recipes for your favorite restaurants or showing the internet how to make butter boards, he’s running games in his basement for his local group! We chatted about some of his best and worst moments running games, game night snacks, and more. Guest Links Chef Mike’s Linktree How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Two Weeks One Shot: ht...
Malcolm, Creator of The Weekly Roll Can't Help But Think About His Latest Comic Storyline
October 26, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBMalcolm, the artist and brains behind “The Weekly Roll” had no idea his comic would grow as much as it has, but he’s enjoyed every second of people laughing at his work. He loves looking for inspiration for his next panel in the every day, and in the funniest TTRPG cliches. He even adds in some real life experiences from his own games once in a while! Guest Links The Weekly Roll Web Comic The Weekly Roll Instagram The Weekly Roll Twitter How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Spo...
Ron Ogden is a TTRPG Renaissance Man!
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBRon Ogden's nerdy roots run deep, and his penchant for performance made him a perfect cast member for the first season of "The Dungeon Run", and an amazing co-DM for the current second season! When Ron isn't crafting stories for a Top 50 D&D Twitch Stream, he's painting minis, designing new ones, creating Kickstarter projects, and making short form TTRPG content on TikTok. Guest Links Follow The Dungeon Society's Kickstarter! Ron's Links How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Spo...
Matt Joro AKA Dungeon Glitch on How He Got Into Running TTRPGs, Making T-Shirts, Lo-Fi Beats, and More!
October 12, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBMatt, aka Dungeon Glitch, has been sailing the TTRPG seas for two years now, and dips his toes in tons of different content and projects. Most recently, he’s releasing an album of lofi beats, playing in an actual play podcast, and working on worldbuilding prompts which he’s published on DM’s Guild! Guest Links T Shirts, Aetherlogue, Lo-Fi Beats, and More! How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Podcasteditors.online and ...
DM Reid of Sneak Attack Dishes on DMing Mistakes and His Show's Lasting Influence
October 05, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBReid could be called one of the godfathers of TTRPG actual play podcasts. Along with his friends, he started Sneak Attack! in 2015, less than a year after the release of D&D 5e. Sneak Attack paved the way for so many other indie actual play shows, and has been inspiring creators ever since, including multiple of my guests! It is also still incredibly popular, despite the show being on indefinite hiatus as of two years ago. Too Hot One Shot Guest Links Reid's Discord Reid's Twitter Sn...
Powerbuilding and Content Creation with Offbeat Outlaw
September 28, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBOffbeat Outlaw is best know for his quirky skits featuring the Forever DM finally getting to play, crazy power builds, and more! With a background in acting and performance, they were drawn to the game during the start of the pandemic and have been consumed by D&D and related content ever since! Too Hot One Shot Email List Guest Links YouTube Instagram TikTok How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Adventure Dice Advent Calendar - Use Code HN2DM for 10% Off! Gemme...
Kerri Smith of Crossroads Games Excels at Horror
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBKerri, DM for Crossroads Games, can always be found hard at work on her next creative TTRPG stream! She specializes in running lots of different games, types of adventures, and stories! Kerri has a flair for horror and suspense, even through a streamed game medium. Too Hot One Shot Guest Links Kerri's Linktree How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.online Affiliate Links Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off...
3 Black Halflings Join Derrick to Chat Nerdiness, Representation, and More!
September 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB3 Black Halflings have taken the TTRPG community by storm with their humor and their willingness to talk frankly and openly about why representation matters in games. Each of them have a unique story of how they got into gaming as well as incredible insights into what makes a good and bad Dungeon Master. After you're done listening, check out their own podcast, and also look for more upcoming episodes of "The Wagadu Tales: Curse of the Spider Queen", their totally original world and actual ...
Bonus Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Three - Other Mini Games
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBEnjoy this Quickfire Chaos compilation episode! This is part three, a collection of all of the other talents my guests had like game design, puzzles, traps, and more! How Not to DM Links https://linktr.ee/hn2dm (How Not to DM Linktree) Recent Guest Spots https://youtu.be/KuV_PBhsOCo (Next To Nothing Podcast - Spelljammer, DMing on a Budget, and more!) https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1580029433 (Short Rest - with RobertHartleyGM of Viva La Dirt League) https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/more-mi...
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Two - Other Mini Games
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBEnjoy this Quickfire Chaos compilation episode! This is part two, a collection of all of the other talents my guests had like game design, puzzles, traps, and more! How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Recent Guest Spots Next To Nothing Podcast - Spelljammer, DMing on a Budget, and more! Short Rest - with RobertHartleyGM of Viva La Dirt League Thinking Critically - More Mistakes with Host Danilo Sponsor Links Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Affiliate Links Hero F...
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Three - Other Mini Games
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBEnjoy this Quickfire Chaos compilation episode! This is part three, a collection of all of the other talents my guests had like game design, puzzles, traps, and more! How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Recent Guest Spots Next To Nothing Podcast - Spelljammer, DMing on a Budget, and more! Short Rest - with RobertHartleyGM of Viva La Dirt League Thinking Critically - More Mistakes with Host Danilo Sponsor Links Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Affiliate Links Hero...
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part One - Role-Playing
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBEnjoy this Quickfire Chaos compilation episode! This is part one, a collection of all of the role-playing mini games! Come enjoy all the incredibly talented guests and their role-playing skills! How Not to DM Links How Not to DM Linktree Sponsor Links Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off! Affiliate Links Hero Forge Adventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off! DM's Guild DriveThru RPG Intro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for C...