
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

Oct 12, 2022 • 47min
Matt Joro AKA Dungeon Glitch on How He Got Into Running TTRPGs, Making T-Shirts, Lo-Fi Beats, and More!
Matt, 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 LinksT Shirts, Aetherlogue, Lo-Fi Beats, and More!How Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Podcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAdventure Dice Advent Calendars - Use HN2DM for 10% 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

Oct 5, 2022 • 53min
DM Reid of Sneak Attack Dishes on DMing Mistakes and His Show's Lasting Influence
Reid 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 ShotGuest LinksReid's DiscordReid's TwitterSneak Attack TwitterHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksAdventure Dice Advent Calendar - Use Code HN2DM for 10% Off!Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Role to CastPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineSide Character Quest PodcastKnocked Prone PodcastAffiliate 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

Sep 28, 2022 • 57min
Powerbuilding and Content Creation with Offbeat Outlaw
Offbeat 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 ListGuest LinksYouTubeInstagramTikTokHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksAdventure Dice Advent Calendar - Use Code HN2DM for 10% Off!Gemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Role to CastPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate 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

Sep 21, 2022 • 36min
Kerri Smith of Crossroads Games Excels at Horror
Kerri, 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 ShotGuest LinksKerri's LinktreeHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate 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

Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 34min
3 Black Halflings Join Derrick to Chat Nerdiness, Representation, and More!
3 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 play!Guest Links3 Black Halflings LinktreeHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Friend and Foe Adventure Co.Fey Earth KickstarterPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate 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

Sep 7, 2022 • 50min
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Two - Other Mini Games
Enjoy 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 LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeRecent Guest SpotsNext To Nothing Podcast - Spelljammer, DMing on a Budget, and more!Short Rest - with RobertHartleyGM of Viva La Dirt LeagueThinking Critically - More Mistakes with Host DaniloSponsor LinksGemmed 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: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Sep 7, 2022 • 50min
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Three - Other Mini Games
Enjoy 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 LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeRecent Guest SpotsNext To Nothing Podcast - Spelljammer, DMing on a Budget, and more!Short Rest - with RobertHartleyGM of Viva La Dirt LeagueThinking Critically - More Mistakes with Host DaniloSponsor LinksGemmed 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: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 9min
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part One - Role-Playing
Enjoy 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 LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksGemmed 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: E6HIMIAQP22TUA1XQuickfire Chaos Intro License code: 4KHRVTG25QD01LNTQuickfire Chaos Ambience: Arcane AnthemsSupport Danijel Zambo:BandcampSoundcloudSpotify

Jul 13, 2022 • 46min
Season 2 Finale with Tanya DePass of Rivals of Waterdeep and I Need Diverse Games
Tanya De Pass, known online as “Cypher of Tyr”, is one of the most experienced TTRPG stream producers on this plane of existence! Tanya helped kickstart “Rivals of Waterdeep”, one of the longest running official D&D streams, now in it’s 13th season! She also helped create and produce “Into The Motherlands”, an all POC TTRPG live stream using a totally original story and game mechanics created specifically for the show. When Tanya isn’t creating new shows, she is a journalist, activist, and founcer of the non-profit organization “I Need Diverse Games”.Guest LinksTanya's TwitterTanya's LinksHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Delve CandlesPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate 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

Jul 6, 2022 • 52min
Michael aka Dead Aussie Gamer
Micheal, known as “Dead Aussie Gamer”, or just “DAG” if you’re pressed for time, is a DM and streamer from the west coast of Australia who’s run and played in so many streamed games that he might as well be the TTRPG Kevin Bacon.When Michael’s not streaming, he’s at his other job running games for kids at his local youth center! He also played Pathfinder one time for 86 hours straight to break a record. Guest LinksDAG TwitchDAG PatreonHow Not to DM LinksHow Not to DM LinktreeSponsor LinksGemmed Firefly: Use Code DRAGON for 15% Off!Tall Grass Encounters TwitterAll Flex No Dex TwitterPodcasteditors.online and Videoeditors.onlineAffiliate 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