Owlbear Bros
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome Adventurers and Dungeon Masters! We are the Owlbear Bros, two bros who love the game Dungeons and Dragons. If you crave new ways to enjoy The Forgotten Realms, want to improve your campaigns, or just can't get enough D&D, then take a seat by the fire. We got you covered. Each episode features an in-depth discussion on Lore and how it can enhance your sessions. Plus, we answer your most pressing DM questions and end with a Dungeon Debate that we want YOU to be the judge of. The Owlbear Bros Community is open to everyone, and we'd love to have you join us. Happy listening!
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Battle Smiths - They Build Their Own Friends
May 25, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBBattle Smiths… the ones that coined the phrase “built for battle”. While the Artificer class is typically not built for the front lines, this subclass is certainly an exception. In this episode we’ll discuss how Battle Smiths fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and want to build your own teammates, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Battle Smith lore. Happy ...
Armorers - I Am Armorer Man
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBArmorers… medieval Iron Mans. While the Artificer subclass is known for being a support class, this subclass might change that. In this episode we’ll discuss how Armorers fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and want to become impregnable, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Armorer lore. Happy listening!
Artillerists - They Shoot Stuff
March 23, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBArtillerists… tinkerers that like to deal damage. While the Artillerist subclass is known for having guns, that doesn’t have to be the case. In this episode we’ll discuss how Artillerists fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and want to make things go BOOM, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Artillerist lore. Happy listening!
Alchemists - They Got The Stuff
March 16, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBAlchemists… the potion brewers of the Forgotten Realms. While the Artificer class is already good for support, the Alchemist subclass makes you a walking health potion. In this episode we’ll discuss how Alchemists fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the subclass and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and don’t want to rely on your DM for potions, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Alchemist lore. Happy listen...
Artificers - Makers of Magic Items
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBArtificers… the underrated powerhouses of D&D. Although some believe Artificers don’t fit the D&D setting, they are actually vital for it. In this episode we’ll discuss how Artificers fit into the Forgotten Realms. We’ll travel through the history of the class and learn the influences it has had on the game. If you’re a player and don’t want to rely on your DM for magic items, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Artificer lore. Happy listening!
Welcome to Season 2
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Owlbear Bros! In this season we will be diving into the CLASSES of Dungeons and Dragons. The episodes will discuss things like how to role-play the class, optimize the class, and the lore behind the class. We will also be trying out shorter episodes, in order to make keeping up with the podcast easier. We hope you enjoy the new changes and topic!
Tarrasque - The CR 30 Monster
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 95.7 MBThe Tarrasque… the most feared creature of the Material Plane. Although it may seem like an oversized kangaroo, encountering it will almost certainly mean death. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of the Tarrasque and look at the realm through its tiny eyes. We’ll travel to the depths of its hidden lair and learn what happens if you disturb it there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unstoppable force of destruction, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be ...
Red Dragons - Kind of Famous Around Here
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 97.6 MBRed Dragons… the symbol of fantasy itself. Although some renditions are simply primal and destructive, you will find D&D Red Dragons to be quite fleshed out. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Red Dragon and look at the realm through their fiery eyes. We’ll travel to the heights of their volcanic territory and learn the perils awaiting those who travel there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to a genuine dragon encounter, then take a seat by the fire and prepare t...
Krakens - Titans of the Sea
February 09, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBKrakens… the iconic sea monster of legend. Although they may seem like simple monsters, you will find their minds to be incomprehensibly complex. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Kraken and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to the depths of their territory and learn the perils awaiting those who have the misfortune of finding themselves there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to cruel defeat, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immers...
Liches - They Actually Want To Be Undead
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 96.7 MBLiches… undead wizards who have retained their vast intellect. Although they may seem merely maniacal, they have complexities many adventures would struggle to understand. In this episode we’ll dive into the immortal mind of a Lich and look at the realm through their eye sockets. We’ll travel to the endlessly complex dungeons of their territory and learn the dangers waiting for those who dare disturb them. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to a truly powerful mage, then take ...
Solars - Evil’s Worst Enemy
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 100 MBSolars… the most powerful of all Angel-kind. Although they may seem nice, you better not be evil in their presence. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Solar and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to their angelic territory and learn the pleasures waiting for those who have the privilege of going there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unmatched force of good, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Solar Lore. Your players ...
Brass Dragons - Please Stop Talking
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBBrass Dragons… short in stature but long in wind. Although they may seem fierce, they are among the most peaceful dragons. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Brass Dragon and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to their desert territory and learn the activities waiting for those who are brought there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unforgettable conversation, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Brass Dragon Lore. Your ...
Balors - Drivers of Demonkind
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBBalors… the epitome of rage. Although they may seem brutish, they are among the most cunning demons. In this episode we’ll dive into the ambitious mind of a Balor and look at the realm through their eyes. We’ll travel to their territory in the Nine Hells and learn the dangers waiting for those who plane shift there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to the creature that killed Gandalf the Grey, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Balor Lore. Your player...
Death Knights - Committed the Worst Act Imaginable
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 98.7 MBDeath Knights… punished commanders of undead. Although they may seem simple, very few can survive a Death Knight’s wrath. In this episode we’ll dive into the exposed skull of a Death Knight and look at the world through their glowing eyes. We’ll travel to the fortified castles of their territory and learn the dangers waiting for those who venture there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to undead power, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Death Knight L...
Iron Golems - Unstoppable Sentinels
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 90.6 MBIron Golems… fire, ore, and pinch of poison. Although they may seem inanimate, they’ll quickly make you inanimate if given the order. In this episode we’ll dive into the solid-iron skull of an Iron Golem and look at the world through their fiery eyes. We’ll travel to the ancient ruins of their territory and learn the wonders waiting for those who venture there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an unwavering defense, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed ...
Purple Worms - Living Natural Disasters
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBPurple Worms… mindless forces of destruction. Although they may seem to mind their own business, encountering one will surely mean disaster. In this episode we’ll dive into the simple mind of a Purple Worm and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel to the deep burrows of their territory and learn the dangers of those brave enough to wander there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to mindless mayhem, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Purple...
Black Dragons - Cruelest of Them All
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 87.6 MBBlack Dragons… mean, partially green, acid-spitting machines. Although they may already seem vile and deadly, they are much worse than you think. In this episode we’ll dive into the twisted mind of a Black Dragon and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel to the toxic swamps of their territory and learn the dangers of those misguided enough to wander there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to draconic evil, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed ...
Storm Giants - Thunder, Lightning, and Omens
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBStorm Giants… deep-thinkers you don’t want to disrespect. Although they may seem like powerful forces of destruction, they have no desire to cause harm. In this episode we’ll dive into the ponderous mind of a Storm Giant and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel to the far-away palaces of their territory and experience their unique customs. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to a creature worthy of respect, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed i...
Erinyes - Angels of the Nine Hells
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBErinyes… known in Greek Mythology as The Furies. Although they may seem like beautiful warriors of justice, they’re conception of justice will have you begging for eternal oblivion. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of an Erinyes and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel through the most gruesome reaches of their territory and discover the suffering in progress there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an evil angel, then take a seat by the fire and prep...
Erinyes - Angels of the Nine Hells
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBErinyes… known in Greek Mythology as The Furies. Although they may seem like beautiful warriors of justice, they’re conception of justice will have you begging for eternal oblivion. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of an Erinyes and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll travel through the most gruesome reaches of their territory and discover the suffering in progress there. If you’re a DM and want to introduce your players to an evil angel, then take a seat by the fire and prep...
Rocs - Top of the Food Chain
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBRocs… the ultimate bird of prey. Although they may seem like big, dumb birds, there’s more to them than meets the eye. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Roc and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll soar through the skies of their territory and discover the risk of traveling through it. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what it means to be prey, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Roc Lore. Your players won’t even know what hit them. Happy ...
Aboleths - The Oldest Organisms
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBAboleths… ancient deep-sea aberrations. Although Aboleths look like dumb fish, they know more about you than you probably know yourself. In this episode we’ll dive where light is inexistent and swim the ocean’s depths. We’ll find an Aboleth hunting with bitter cruelty and learn the vast knowledge that lies within its racial memory. If you’re a DM and want to mercilessly enslave your players, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Aboleth Lore. Your players will never trus...
Treants - Mighty Shepards of the Forest
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBTreants… mighty protectors of the forest. Although Treants don’t care much for violence, they don’t take kindly to forest abusers. In this episode we’ll don a Treant’s bark and feel the forest’s allure. We’ll join a Treant in deep contemplation and determine the do’s and don’ts of entering a magical forest. If you’re a DM and want to teach your players to respect nature, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Treant Lore. Your players won’t ever again chop down a tree wit...
Hydras - Beheading is a Bad Idea
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBHydras… serpentine brutes that even Hercules thought twice about fighting. Although the Hydra’s many heads will sometimes fight amongst themselves, you don’t want to be the snack they are fighting over. In this episode we’ll peer through the many heads that inhabit a Hydra’s body and see what they can do. We’ll follow them throughout their hunt and determine the dangers players can expect from meeting one. If you’re a DM and want to give your players a deadly encounter, then take a seat by t...
Shield Guardians - Ultimate Bodyguard for Wizards
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 90.8 MBShield Guardians… the ultimate bodyguard for wizards. Although the Shield Guardians can’t think on their own, you don’t want one in the wrong hands. In this episode we’ll wear the amulet that controls a Shield Guardian and determine what we can do with it. We’ll uncover the history of their creation and confront the dangers of making one ourselves. If you’re a DM and want to show your players NO mercy, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Shield Guardian Lore. Your play...
Driders - Eight-legged Dark-elves
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 95.6 MBDriders… cursed drow with an eight-legged bottom half. Although the Drider’s top half is typically an attractive drow woman, their bottom half will make you wet your pants with fear. In this episode we’ll enter the minds of a Drider and feel the hopelessness that one feels after being transformed into a grotesque monster. We’ll explore the webs they weave and unwrap the hidden dangers within them. If you’re a DM and want to trap your players into a nightmarish battle of darkness and fear, th...
Driders - Episode 5
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 95.6 MBDriders… cursed drow with an eight-legged bottom half. Although the Drider’s top half is typically an attractive drow woman, their bottom half will make you wet your pants with fear. In this episode we’ll enter the minds of a Drider and feel the hopelessness that one feels after being transformed into a grotesque monster. We’ll explore the webs they weave and unwrap the hidden dangers within them. If you’re a DM and want to trap your players into a nightmarish battle of darkness and fear, th...
Chimeras - Introduced by Homer Himself
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBChimeras… three-headed abominations introduced by Homer himself. Although Lions, Goats, and Dragons are nothing out of the ordinary, a twisted hybrid of all three sure is. In this episode we’ll enter the minds of a Chimera and see which one is dominant. We’ll explore the vast territory they claim and see what befalls those who enter it. If you’re a DM and want to play with your players like a cat does with a mouse, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Chimera Lore. Your...
Chimeras - Episode 4
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBChimeras… three-headed abominations introduced by Homer himself. Although Lions, Goats, and Dragons are nothing out of the ordinary, a twisted hybrid of all three sure is. In this episode we’ll enter the minds of a Chimera and see which one is dominant. We’ll explore the vast territory they claim and see what befalls those who enter it. If you’re a DM and want to play with your players like a cat does with a mouse, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Chimera Lore. Your...
Couatls - Episode 3
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBCouatls… benevolent serpents you’d be lucky to encounter. Although serpents are typically associated with deception and evil, these creatures couldn't be more opposite. In this episode we’ll enter the dreams of a Couatl and sense the world with Truesight. We’ll explore the jungles of their society and find the sacred power that is protected within. If you’re a DM and want to make your players question their own goodness, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Couatl Lore....
Couatls - Benevolent Serpents
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBCouatls… benevolent serpents you’d be lucky to encounter. Although serpents are typically associated with deception and evil, these creatures couldn't be more opposite. In this episode we’ll enter the dreams of a Couatl and sense the world with Truesight. We’ll explore the jungles of their society and find the sacred power that is protected within. If you’re a DM and want to make your players question their own goodness, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Couatl Lore....
Minotaurs - Episode 2
September 29, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 83.3 MBMinotaurs… a mythological classic. Although there are some renditions that have them as tame, good-hearted, or even friendly creatures, there’s always a savage beast that sits beneath the surface. In this episode, we’ll bear the horns of the Minotaurs and smell the world with their nose. We’ll navigate the intricate mazes of their society and identify the threats awaiting those who wander within. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what it’s like to be hunted by a merciless juggerna...
Minotaurs - A Mythological Classic
September 29, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 83.3 MBMinotaurs… a mythological classic. Although there are some renditions that have them as tame, good-hearted, or even friendly creatures, there’s always a savage beast that sits beneath the surface. In this episode, we’ll bear the horns of the Minotaurs and smell the world with their nose. We’ll navigate the intricate mazes of their society and identify the threats awaiting those who wander within. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what it’s like to be hunted by a merciless juggerna...
Goblins - The Quintessential Fantasy Minion
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBGoblins… the quintessential fantasy minion. Although they may seem like simple, evil, little creatures, there’s more to them than meets the eye. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Goblin and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll walk through the dens of their society and discover the inner dangers that await adventurers of any power level. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what Goblins are made of, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Goblin ...
Goblins - Episode 1
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBGoblins… the quintessential fantasy minion. Although they may seem like simple, evil, little creatures, there’s more to them than meets the eye. In this episode we’ll dive into the mind of a Goblin and look at the world through their eyes. We’ll walk through the dens of their society and discover the inner dangers that await adventurers of any power level. If you’re a DM and want to show your players what Goblins are made of, then take a seat by the fire and prepare to be immersed in Goblin ...
Welcome to the Owlbear Bros Podcast
September 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBWelcome Adventurers and Dungeon Masters! This episode is a quick introduction to the Owlbear Bros Podcast. We talk about WHO we are, WHAT the podcast is about, WHY we’re making it, and WHERE to find us. We’re thrilled to be on this epic journey, and we’re glad to have you with us. Happy listening!
Welcome to the Owlbear Bros Podcast - Episode 0
September 18, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MBWelcome Adventurers and Dungeon Masters! This episode is a quick introduction to the Owlbear Bros Podcast. We talk about WHO we are, WHAT the podcast is about, WHY we’re making it, WHEN the first episode drops, and WHERE to find us. We’re thrilled to start this epic journey, and we’re glad to have you with us. Happy listening!
Welcome to the Owlbear Bros Podcast - Our Session 0
September 18, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MBWelcome Adventurers and Dungeon Masters! This episode is a quick introduction to the Owlbear Bros Podcast. We talk about WHO we are, WHAT the podcast is about, WHY we’re making it, WHEN the first episode drops, and WHERE to find us. We’re thrilled to start this epic journey, and we’re glad to have you with us. Happy listening!