
How Not to Dungeon Master
Listen to your favorite Dungeon Master's worst mistakes and greatest triumphs from behind the screen, and hear about their awesome TTRPG projects! Learn how to Dungeon Master like a pro and run your own games of Dungeons & Dragons!
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Latest episodes

Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
Kaiya the Mirror-Lock Chats Game Design, LARPing, and Her Current Releases
Kaiya 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 LinksKaiya's Website - Buy Her Games!Kaiya's Twitter - Get Updates!Diversity Saves - Kaiya is part of it!How Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Quincy's Tavern and Critical Dice Double Feature! We Talk Running Games and The Convergence
Quincy 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 LinksThe Convergence TicketsQuincy's Links - Quincy's TavernJason's Website - Critical DiceHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 13min
Michael Low Talks About Teaching Through Games and Designing Games With a Focus on Storytelling
Michael 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 LinksLuna Uni KickstarterStories RPG PodcastLuck of Legends WebsiteHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksSix Sided Games WebsitePodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Feb 8, 2023 • 51min
Travis Vengroff Pulls Out All the Stops on Actual Play Dark Dice
Travis 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 LinksDark Dice WebsiteTravis' WebsiteFool & Scholar ProductionsHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksRPG Stress TestDude Where's My Drift PodcastRPG Essentials KickstarterDungeons and DreadnoughtsHammered Out HomebrewPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Feb 1, 2023 • 50min
Lord Gosumba Has Been Running His Greyhawk Game For 43 Years
Jay, 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 LinksLord Gosumba's TwitchLord Gosumba's TwitterLord Gosumba's LinktreeHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksThread of SoulsPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Jan 25, 2023 • 49min
Zachary Burrell, Creator of Warlock, Talks About Acting and Anime Influences in TTRPGs
Zachary 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 LinksZachary's TwitterWarlock TwitterWarlock WebsiteZachary's 5E Anime Inspired KickstarterSevered Sons TwitterHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksRPG Essentials Kickstarter - Acrylic Minis!Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 1min
Vahid, DM of Dice Legenz Takes His Composition and Production Experience to Tabletop Streaming
Vahid, 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 LinksDice Legenz TwitchDice Legenz YouTubeDice Legenz WebsiteHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksRPG Essentials - Acrylic Tokens KickstarterPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Jan 11, 2023 • 53min
Michael, DM of Relic of the Past Needed an Actual Play So He Made One!
Michael 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 LinksRelic of the Past PodcastRelic of the Past TwitterMike's TwitterHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksDude, Where's My Drift PodcastTalking CritAdventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off!Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
D20 Deathmatch Hosts Couple CausticPhoenix and Mudcat Fell in Love with D&D
Caustic 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 LinksD20 Deathmatch TwitchD20 Deathmatch TwitterD20 Deathmatch YouTube - Watch Past EpisodesD20 Deathmatch PatreonD20 Deathmatch TikTokHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksRelic of the Past PodcastNo Latency PodcastNegative Modifier PodcastPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ginny Loveday Volunteers Her Way Into Community Organization and Game Design
Ginny 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 LinksGinny Loveday's WebsiteBaldman Games TwitchGinny's Work on DM's GuildHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksMemester of the WeekLonely TTRPGPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate Links1985 GamesGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Hero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGSong CreditsIntro and Outro by Danijel Zambo, Quickfire Chaos Intro by Exekat - from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):Intro License code: V6S3IIRCDBKZA04HOutro License code: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify