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Starter Set - A Dungeons & Dragons podcast

233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Starter Set is the podcast that takes you deeper into the pages of Dungeons & Dragons. If you’re new to the game and want to get started or have been playing and need something else all things DnD in your life, this is the podcast for you!

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Episodes

Homebrew Heroes - Convergent / EP 73

May 22, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Born as two planes collided, the Convergent are uniquely fascinating. There's also a dip into Sam's Character Box!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Homebrew Heroes - Sicantio / EP 72

May 15, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Our second homebrew race is another uniquely strange creation that you can play in your own campaign! Plus Ed is here with a character from his box... which is also a thing!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Homebrew Heroes - Simians / EP 71

May 08, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Introducing Simians, our first homebrew race. Find out their culture, lore and how you can play them in your campaign. There's also a return of Sam's Character Box!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Homebrew Heroes - Races for homebrew worlds / EP 70

May 01, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

In the first of a brand new series we explore how you can decide which Races best fit your homebrewed world plus there's plenty of interesting story hints and tips for your own campaign.Background beats by YondoMusic!

Campaign Chronicles 8 - A Growing Evil

April 24, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MB

With Wendy trapped in the lair of the Kobold queen our remaining heroes accompany travel deeper underground, facing new dangers along the way...

Sub Classical - Sorcerers & Warlocks / EP 69

April 17, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

A psychic alien symbiotic or a patron ripped from the deepest darkest ocean! How do you draw your power? Sorcerers and Warlocks close out our Sub Classical series.Background beats by YondoMusic!

Sub Classical - Bards & Paladins / EP 68

April 10, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Get ready to cash some life cheques because we're giving Paladins an awesome new skillset while also making your Bard the Bardiest Bard that there ever was. Plus Great Mandibles... kinda.Background beats by YondoMusic!

Sub Classical - Barbarians & Monks / EP 67

April 03, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Bored of playing a stereotypical Barbarian? Want to juice up your Monk? Sub Classical is here for you! Plus, there's even a guest appearance from everyone's favourite side character, Great Mandibles... Background beats by YondoMusic!

Sub Classical - Artificers, Druids & Rangers / EP 66

March 27, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Sub Classical rumbles on in a flurry of Marvel references as we unpack some more awesome subclasses!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Sub Classical - Bards, Clerics & Sorcerers / EP 65

March 20, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Sub Classical rumbles on and this week we're spicing up the spell casters, song smiths and... simple healers in your party with a little help from Unearthed Arcana!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Sub Classical - Barbarians, Monks, Paladins & Warlocks / EP 64

March 13, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

It's another instalment of Sub Classical and this week we're spicing up the brains and brawn of your crew with some awesome new sub classes!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Sub Classical - Fighters, Rogues & Wizards / EP 63

March 06, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

A brand new series begins now and we're deep diving on some brand new classes that can be played right now! There's also the return of "What's That Spell?"Background beats by YondoMusic!

Expanding Eberron - Artificers / EP 62

February 28, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Our last episode in the Expanding Eberron series is a bumper edition where we break down Artificers and all their subclasses before opening Sam's character box to additions from our awesome listeners!Background beats by YondoMusic! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Expanding Eberron - Kalashtar / EP 61

February 21, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

There's something about the way they look... we're exploring Kalashtar and finding out how you can play one in your own campaign! There's also an interesting look in Sam's character box...Background beats by YondoMusic! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Expanding Eberron - Shifters / EP 60

February 14, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes

We're getting shifty this week as we deep dive on Shifters! How do they play? Where are they from? All questions will be answered before another look into Sam's character box...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Expanding Eberron - Shifters / EP 60

February 14, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

We're getting shifty this week as we deep dive on Shifters! How do they play? Where are they from? All questions will be answered before another look into Sam's character box...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Expanding Eberron - Warforged / EP 59

February 07, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Another show another cool new race for us to explore! This week we're deep diving on Warforged and taking a look at how they work and how you can play them. Background beats by YondoMusic!

Expanding Eberron - Changelings / EP 58

January 31, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

For our next series we'll be expanding and deep diving on all the stuff coming out of the the DnD 5e book, Eberron: Rising from the Last War. There's also two character boxes to dive into and who could forget training talks?!?!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Wizards / EP 57

January 17, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

It's the final episode in the Enchanter's Corner series and we're building two enchanted items for the Wizards in your crew. And yes, training talks is back...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Warlocks / EP 56

January 10, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

We're back in Enchanter's Corner and building two awesome enchanted items for the Warlock in your crew. There's also an hilarious (and slightly creepy) instalment of Training Talks!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Campaign Chronicles 7 - Quid Pro Quo

January 04, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MB

Our heroes are under ground and under siege in this week's show. Brynn, Kilver, Lagatha, Maelstrom and Wendy must find a way out with their enemies closing in but will they bow to a new foe? Find out in Campaign Chronicles...

Enchanter's Corner - Sorcerers / EP 55

December 20, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Abracadabra! This week we're bringing you two brand new enchanted items for the Sorcerers in your crew. There's also hilarity and intrigue as Ed and Sam recount their real life DnD training...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Rogues / EP 54

December 13, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

It's another trip to Enchanter's Corner and we're bringing you two brand new enchanted items (stats, lore and all). We also check in with Ed and Sam's training...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Rangers / EP 53

December 06, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Limericks, Barbarians and Ye Old 007! This week's show has everything, including two brand new enchanted items (stats, lore and all) for the Ranger in your crew!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Paladins / EP 52

November 29, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

This week we're creating items of wonder and intrigue for the Paladin in your crew! We also hear about Sam's recent off the cuff one shot and Ed's... loin cloth research...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Monks / EP 51

November 22, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

We're talking Monks and creating two brand new enchanted gizmos for the class! There's also some delightful stupidity at the end of the show!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Fighters / EP 50

November 15, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

We've made it to episode 50 and, in true Starter Set fashion, we're doing nothing to celebrate other than carry on with Enchanter's Corner. This week we build two rather useful shields for the fighter round your table plus there's an update on Sam's first ever stint as DM... which lasted 13 hours...

Enchanter's Corner - Druids / EP 49

November 08, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

We're back! And we're talking Druids, specifically crafting two brand new magical items (stats, lore and all) for you to use in your own game! There's also a super sweet edition of 'Last Orders!'Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Clerics / EP 48

October 25, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week we're building enchanted items for the Cleric in your party with co host Ed dropping possibly one of the best EVER! There's also a bawdy instalment of 'Last Orders!'Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Barbarians / EP 47

October 18, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

This week we're crafting two brand new magical items (stats and all) for the Barbarian in your life! Plus another lively instalment of 'Last Orders"...Background beats by YondoMusic!

Enchanter's Corner - Bards / EP 46

October 11, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

We've built a city and now we're turning our hand to creating enchanted items that you can use in your own DnD game at home! This week it's items for Bard! There's also another instalment of 'Last Orders!'Background beats by YondoMusic!

20 for 20 - A Family Affair : The Elrick Ulfhard Story

October 04, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

As we celebrate the end of our Making A Metropolis series we bring you a documentary about one the most famous residents of The People's Republic of Aqualibrium. In this 20 for 20 mockumentary we look at Heavyweight Tauforming Champion Elrick Ulfhard and his father Dante.

Making A Metropolis - Shopping / EP 45

September 27, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this week's show we're all about spending some gold! We're visiting four awesome stores in The People's Republic of Aqualibrium before ending the show with another instalment of 'Last Orders!'Oh and there's a bonus one off 'What's That Spell' as well!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Making A Metropolis - Council of Seven / EP 44

September 20, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this week's episode we're going right to the top of the heap! We meet the Council of Seven, the government of The People's Republic of Aqualibrium. There's also a far out instalment of 'Last Orders!'Background beats by YondoMusic!

Making A Metropolis - History / EP 43

September 13, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

This week we dive deep into the history of The People's Republic of Aqualibrium. We're learning about sports, business and the beginnings of the city plus another instalment of Last Orders!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Making A Metropolis - Local Legends / EP 42

September 06, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this week's Making A Metropolis we take a look at some of The Republic of Aqualibrium's local celebrities... and, of course, where they drink!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Campaign Chronicles 6 - Into the Sunless Citadel

August 30, 2019 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MB

Following on from their adventures in Green Glade, our heroes trek through the forest only to find the unexpected beneath their feet...

Making A Metropolis - Magic / EP 41

August 23, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

oh Oh OH it's magic! You know? Yes, this week we're talking about the place of magic in the People's Republic of Aqualibrium. We're talking Bards, Druids, Warlocks and more as well as another round of 'Last Orders'!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Making A Metropolis - Crime & Punishment / EP 40

August 16, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

We return to the People's Republic of Aqualibrium and this week we're talking crime and punishment. So we're looking at the big crime syndicates, the police and everything in between. There's also another round 'Last Orders'!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Making A Metropolis - Banking & Trade / EP 39

August 09, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week we're looking at commerce in the People's Republic of Aqualibrium and visiting the banking and trading communities. There's also another instalment of 'Last Orders'!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Making A Metropolis - Ports / EP 38

August 02, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

This week we take our first close look at the People's Republic of Aqualibrium as we visit the thriving ports. There's also a brand new tavern building feature 'Last Orders'!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Campaign Chronicles 5 - A Thorn In The Side

July 28, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

Evil plagues the forest town of Green Glade and our new band of heroes step forward to put a stop to the madness!

Making A Metropolis - A City Born / EP 37

July 19, 2019 07:33 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week we begin a new adventure in which Ed and Sam begin work on an entirely new city and give you tips on how you can create your own!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Lizardfolk / EP 36

July 12, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

This week we're talking LIzardfolk and finding much more than meets the eye. There's also a character from Sam's box and another round of 'What's That Spell?'Background beats by YondoMusic!

Tritons / EP 35

July 05, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

The Races Revisited series sails on and this week we're talking Tritons, their culture and how they work. There's also 'What's That Spell?' and a character from Sam's box!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Kenku / EP 34

June 28, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

We're back to Races Revisited and we're talking Kenku. There's also a character from the box and a very special edition of 'What's That Spell?' the link for which is incoming!Background beats by YondoMusic!

Campaign Chronicles 4 - Humble Beginnings

June 21, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MB

Brand new heroes and same great adventures this week as we shake up the Campaign Chronicles.

Firbolgs / EP 33

June 14, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

We're talking Furbolgs this week and exploring the friendliest of all giants! There's also Sam's Character Box and 'What's That Spell?'.Background beats by YondoMusic!

Aasimar / EP 32

June 07, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Get spooky but also kinda cool because we're chatting Aasimar in this week's races revisited! There's also Sam's Character Box and 'What's That Spell?'.Background beats by YondoMusic!

Tabaxi / EP 31

May 31, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week we're back to talking races in our new series of Races Revisited and that means a return to Sam's Character Box! We're talking Tabaxi this week as well as playing 'What's That Spell?'.Background beats by YondoMusic!