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Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 8min

Callum and Paul of Homebrew Havoc Chat About Building a TTRPG Community and Running Games

Callum 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 LinksCallum's SitePaul's SiteHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksLibrary of SorrowsIn Two The Dungeon's SiteSnyder's Return LinktreePodcasteditors.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
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Dec 7, 2022 • 55min

DM Neal of The Dungeon Master's Block Talks About Running Games, Painting Minis, and Podcasting

Neal 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 LinksNeal's Twitter AccountNeal's BlogDM's Block WebsiteHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksUndercommon Taste LinktreeBillowing Hilltop PodcastStarset 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
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Nov 30, 2022 • 58min

Shelly and Greg of Wizards of the Coast and Dragon Talk Give DMing Advice and Talk About Their New Book!

Shelly 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 LinksShelly's TwitterGreg's TwitterOrder "Welcome to Dragon Talk"How Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksDispel MagicBallad of the Seven DiceGame Master MondayPodcasteditors.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
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Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 8min

DM Dave of Tomes of the Chaos Bard Talks About Involving Players, Playing With Family, and More!

This 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 LinksTomes of the Chaos Bard LinksDave's TwitterHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksAetherlogue WebsiteSystem Switch LinksGame Knight Heroes 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
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Nov 18, 2022 • 51min

Promo - Dark Dice Episode 1

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Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 19min

Dragna Carta Discusses Curse of Strahd, Challenge Ratings, and What Makes a Good Player and DM

Dragna 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 LinksDragna Carta's Link TreeHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksHomebakery's Skeleton Closet on DriveThruRPGDice Legenz Twitch and YouTubePodcasteditors.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
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Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 4min

Anthony Joyce-Rivera Discusses Balancing Games, Facilitating Fun, and Game Design

Anthony 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 Linkshttps://anthonydreams.com/How Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksTwo Weeks One ShotDice Legenz Twitch and YouTubeAdventure 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
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Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 14min

Chef Mike Dishes on Game Night Snacks, Fast Food Mascots, DM Advice and More!

Chef 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 LinksChef Mike’s LinktreeHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksTwo Weeks One Shot: https://linktr.ee/twoscastDice Legenz: https://www.twitch.tv/DiceLegenzhttps://www.youtube.com/c/DiceLegenzAdventure 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
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Oct 26, 2022 • 53min

Malcolm, Creator of The Weekly Roll Can't Help But Think About His Latest Comic Storyline

Malcolm, 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 LinksThe Weekly Roll Web ComicThe Weekly Roll InstagramThe Weekly Roll TwitterHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksAmpersandD20's TwitchDispel Magic PodcastPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAdventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off!Fey Earth KickstarterGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Affiliate Links1985 GamesHero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGIntro 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
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 10min

Ron Ogden is a TTRPG Renaissance Man!

Ron 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 LinksFollow The Dungeon Society's Kickstarter!Ron's LinksHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksAmpersandD20's TwitchDispel Magic PodcastPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAdventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% Off!Fey Earth KickstarterGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Affiliate LinksHero ForgeAdventure Dice - Use Code HN2DM for 10% off!DM's GuildDriveThru RPGIntro 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

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