Best Ttrpg Advice Podcasts (2025)

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HJRP S35E15 | BGE & TTRPG Retailers, Mike’s Origin Story, & PCs that are Too Good 1:05:36

15d ago1:05:36

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◇ BGE & the Retailer perspective, Mike from New York shares his origin story, From the Archive 2019: Wil from Wisconsin tells the tale of a PC who was too good for their game | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Dustin◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 2:06 – Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! Sign up to run or play at happyjacks.org/discord |…

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#191. Which of D&D's Biggest Rivals is for You? 57:28

3d ago57:28

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We celebrate the launch of Daggerheart from Darrington Press, whilst comparing encounter design between Draw Steel, D&D, and Critical Role's new TTRPG. Click to enter the Grim Hollow Player Pack D&D Beyond giveaway: https://forms.gle/RxFKrvYyJFFKHeTa7 Sign up to GM at Gen Con 2025: https://www.baldmangames.com/gencon-2025-dm-signup/ Email your ques…

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The Triple Town (S7, E22) 1:02:00

4d ago1:02:00

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Einon’s Journal Summary: We learned quite the tale of woe from Conrad, a leader of the town, about some missing children. I ran across an old friend who proved useful in giving us direction. Kade uncovered an oddity at the site of the alleged abduction. Maxine found herself somewhat flustered by the concept of bedside manner. All told, the pieces d…

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Running a campaign with Dice and Autism 50:17

5d ago50:17

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Dice (he/him) and I sat down to talk world building, noir inspiration, and the weird, wild world of TikTok notoriety.

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How to Become a Professional GM 34:32

5d ago34:32

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Send us a text Turning your passion for tabletop RPGs into a profession isn’t just about rolling dice for money — it’s about structure, consistency, and delivering a player experience worth coming back for. In this episode of Dice and Quills, I walk you through everything I’ve learned from years of running paid games: how to get started, how to bui…

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348 | Book of Dragons, BG3 Minis Debacle, Daggerheart, Judges Guild Wades In! 58:08

8d ago58:08

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Livestreaming as always today at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we talk about the newly announced Book of Dragons, the debacle surrounding WizKids' Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures, Daggerheart's release, and Judges Guild publicly wading into the Goodman Games controversy. D&D's The Book of Dragons Announced WizKids Issues Refund for Baldur’s Gate 3 Cha…

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#190. The Secrets to Running D&D With Only 1 Player! 1:03:37

10d ago1:03:37

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How do 1-on-1 D&D sessions differ from a typical big party campaign? The fate of Gen Con's most infamous rogues is revealed! How can you create a gripping atmosphere at your gaming table or online? Click to enter the Lairs of Etharis D&D Beyond giveaway: https://forms.gle/kyNDnZBxGjBJA65r7 Tariff Pause the Bare Minimum: https://www.wargamer.com/boa…

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Prisoner Release (S7, E21) 41:10

11d ago41:10

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Einon’s Journal Summary: We finally embarked on our journey towards the Halogi Forges. Maxine seemed relieved to be rid of Cevna. Kade let off a bit of steam as we saw our prisoner out. I can’t help but wonder if this is the last we’ll see of her. After we moved on, we came across a small town near the Forges. We learned of a bizarre predicament th…

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The Smartypants Society is back with Matt Pollock 53:37

13d ago53:37

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Matt Pollock (he/him), creative producer of Smartypants, sat down to chat about Rekha's chair location, Hot Date, and season 3? Okay, I made the last one up, but we do talk theoretically about it.

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Behind the Screen: A Player’s Perspective with Todd 32:42

12d ago32:42

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Send us a text In this special episode of Dice and Quills, I sit down with my long-time player Todd — the first person who ever joined one of my games, and someone who’s been with me from casual kitchen table sessions to full-time professional GMing. We talk about how the games evolved over the years, what it’s like to be a player in multiple campa…

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HJRP S35E16 | Game Daze Story, What Systems need Upgrades, & 10yo Murder Hobo 1:35:30

15d ago1:35:30

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◇ Robin from the UK shares their Game Daze experience, Carlos from Detroit asks what systems need an upgrade, From the Archive 2019: Mcwyrm asks for help with a 10yo murder hobo | Hosts: Kimi & Vyrrk ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 01:55 – Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! The last one had 9 different …

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347 | Eberron Alt Cover, Goodman/Judges Guild Updates, Pathfinder Does War! 1:26:11

16d ago1:26:11

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Livestreaming as always today at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about the alternate cover for Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, updates on where the money goes in the Goodman Games/Judges Guild controversy, and Pathfinder's upcoming Battlecry! book! Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Alternate Cover Revealed 'D&D Icons Of The Realms: …

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#189. Rating D&D's Horror Subclasses from Unearthed Arcana! 1:06:34

17d ago1:06:34

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D&D 2024 unleashes new Horror Subclasses like the Artificer Reanimator in the latest Unearthed Arcana. But how frightening can 5e be? Plus there's a sneak peak at the new Eberron book and why TTRPG publishers might be pulling out of Gen Con? Click to enter the Lairs of Etharis D&D Beyond giveaway: https://forms.gle/kyNDnZBxGjBJA65r7 Check out Lairs…

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Dimension 20 live (Taylor's version) with Michael Schaubach 1:11:04

18d ago1:11:04

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The director of Dimension 20, Michael Schaubach (he/him) and I chatted about bringing the most epic performance to Madison Square Garden, how he views the upcoming live shows (it's Taylor Swift related), how he makes people feel welcome on set, and whether or not he owes the Director of Photography an apology.…

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A Pendant’s Secret (S7, E20) 44:51

18d ago44:51

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Einon’s Journal Summary: A bit of research was in order after speaking with our treacherous ward. With nothing but curiosity concerning the parade’s events, I took to the town to gauge reactions. Kade delved deeper than most have ever done, seeking clues to the movement cores’ original function. Maxine noticed something about Cevna that melded stor…

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Hooks that Actually Hook 31:37

20d ago31:37

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Send us a text Not all adventures start with a bang—some start with a hook that falls flat. In this episode, I take a deep dive into the craft of building effective story hooks that truly grab your players. Whether you're prepping a one-shot or planning a full-length campaign, a strong hook can mean the difference between player investment and poli…

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346 | Horror Sublasses, Daggerheart Ranger, Goodman & Judges Guild 1:37:46

23d ago1:37:46

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Livestreamed as always on Friday at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about the new horror subclasses in Unearthed Arcana, a preview of Daggerheart's ranger, and talking about Goodman Games' partnership with a problematic company. D&D Eberron: Race for the Crab Temple Coming to PAX East Dungeons & Dragons Announces Horror Subclasses …

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#188. Is Sage Advice Needed to Fix D&D 2024? 56:09

24d ago56:09

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Is Sage Advice the same without Jeremy Crawford? WotC publish the latest 2024 rules update on D&D Beyond, Roll20 and Demiplane launch a cross compatibility beta, and a titan of the TTRPG industry comes to an abrupt end. Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Edi…

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What To Do With a Witch (S7, E19) 40:34

25d ago40:34

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Einon’s Journal Summary: The dust has settled on our historic, tumultuous parade. In the aftermath, Maxine learned a bit about how aether affects her. I found myself somewhat smitten with a trouble-maker. Kade offered a suggestion pertaining to our new prisoner. As we prepare to mobilize for the next stint of our journey, we must make a decision ab…

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Behind the scenes of Madison Square Garden! and more with Dimension 20's Rick Perry 48:44

27d ago48:44

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The legend himself, Rick Perry (he/him), and I sat down to talk about the most incredible actual play live show that's ever existed, building a giant D20, making wrestling minis come to life and more!

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The Art of Worldbuilding 25:30

27d ago25:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Dice and Quills, we dive deep into the practical side of worldbuilding — not the endless encyclopedias, but the real craft behind creating worlds that players can live in, explore, and shape. I’ll show you how to build a playable world step-by-step: starting from the big picture, crafting cultures and conflicts, de…

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HJRP S35E14 | Games Folk vs Outsider Art, D&D in Postwar Serbia, & GMs Prompting Players 1:43:46

27d ago1:43:46

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◇ Wes from Indianapolis replies to the idea that Actual Plays are Art, Steven tells how he found D&D in postwar Serbia, From the Archive 2021: Dirk (RIP) asks about prompting questions from the GM | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Pooja ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 02:46 – Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! Th…

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345 | [[TRYING AGAIN]] Sage Advice, Polygon Layoffs, Roll20/Demiplane Integration 1:23:31

29d ago1:23:31

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Apologies as yesterday's upload got cut off at 25 minutes. Here's Episode 345 again-- in full! Livestreaming as always today at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about the new Sage Advice for 2024 D&D, the mass layoffs as gaming news outlet Polygon is sold, Roll20 and Demiplane's open beta, and more! Sage Advice Compendium Updated To…

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#187. Why Your D&D Players Sleep Through Session 1 59:57

1M ago59:57

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Stop your TTRPG players from sleeping through your early campaign lore dumps! We're also dissecting dragons and the SRD 5.2. Will WotC dodge tariff chaos with D&D and MtG? Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @DailyDael James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Best dragon harves…

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HJRP S35E13 | Tariffs and TTRPGs, X-cards with Multiple Problems, & Disappearing Elves 58:19

1M ago58:19

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◇ Tariffs on TTRPGs, Taurelin asks about X cards and multiple problem players, From the Archive 2022: Weaselcreature laments the fate of Stu’s Elves | Hosts: Kimi ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 02:05 – Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! It’s fun, safe and free! The last one had 9 different games in one day! Sign up to run or p…

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HJRP S35E12 | Prep Without a System, A Success Story, & Interesting NPCs 1:06:53

1M ago1:06:53

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◇ Alverant asks how to prep for a game BEFORE you have the rules, Mike from New York State shares a gaming success story, From the Archive 2018: Chris from NJ asks how non-actor GMs can create interesting NPCs | Hosts: Kimi, Artem, & Moe ◇ 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary | 02:00 – Announcements: Patreon has switched to an official monthly model A…

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Watching for 3rd Boot (S7, E18) 44:51

1M ago44:51

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Pandemonium continued while we attempted to apprehend the mind-controlling witch. Kade was assaulted by a barrage of footwear. Maxine used our attackers’ waning morale against them. I am devastated to admit that I faltered in my pursuit of apprehending our target. Thankfully, the ingenuity of my colleagues gave us a fightin…

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"We need to make all the fans wet" with Denise Valentine 53:10

1M ago53:10

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Denise Valentine (she/her), the legendary make-up artist for Dimension 20 and more, talked to me about what her goals were for Brennan Lee Mulligan in Dungeons and Drag Queens, why Aabria Iyengar changes the game, and what the community is like. Oh, and also, she takes the meeting in the biggest flex imaginable.…

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How to Create Unforgettable Villains 12:58

1M ago12:58

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Send us a text In today's episode of Dice and Quills, we dive into one of the most important — and often most overlooked — elements of TTRPG storytelling: creating villains your players will never forget. I’ll break down the essential ingredients of a great villain, share real-world examples from my own time behind the Game Master’s screen, and rev…

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Session Zero 4:54

1M ago4:54

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Send us a text Welcome to Dice and Quills! I'm Darren Ruckle — professional Game Master and TTRPG writer — and in this very first episode, we’re kicking things off with a behind-the-scenes look at what this podcast is all about. I’ll share my journey from hobbyist to professional DM, talk about the craft of building better worlds and adventures, an…

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344 | New D&D SRD, Dire Wolves Resurrected, Yet More Tariff Talk 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

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Livestreaming as always Fridays at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about the new System Reference Document for the 2024 D&D rules, updates on tariffs (sorry!), a look at some new Starfinder stuff, unboxing a Voidrunner's Codex, and more! Dungeons & Dragons SRD 5.2 Is Officially Live Tariffs: Rolling Against American Game Publishers…

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#186. Are WotC Finally Fulfilling Their Promises? 52:11

1M ago52:11

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Does releasing the SRD 5.2 for D&D 2024 fulfill the last of the WotC promises? Can 3rd party 5e publishers finally rejoice? We ponder these questions while the Tabletop Games industry collapses around us due to tariffs. D&D Beyond changelog: https://www.dndbeyond.com/changelog#2024CoreRulesErrata TTRPG industry survey: https://cardboardedison.com/t…

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Green in Their Eyes (S7, E17) 51:21

1M ago51:21

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Chaos erupted during our momentous parade. I did my damnedest to impart crowd control. Maxine made excellent use of our friends in the band in order to maneuver through the rioters. Kade was crucial in discovering the source of the turmoil. As magically ensorceled citizens threatened our event, we had to act quickly to save…

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How many times can you hide "f*** TERFs" in a calendar with Sydney Dean 52:57

1M ago52:57

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Incredible Dimension 20 calendar artist Sydney Dean (she/her) and I chatted about making those stunning works of art as well as working with the McElroys and advice for artists!

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343 | Crawford Leaving D&D, 2024 SRDs, RPGs Are/Not Exempt From Tariffs 1:26:35

1M ago1:26:35

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Livestreamed as always today at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about Jeremy Crawford joining Chris Perkins in retirement, the new incoming D&D System Reference Documents, more tariff updates, and more! Jeremy Crawford Also Leaving D&D Team Later This Month Dragon Delves to Return to Godsbreath, a Journey Through the Radiant Citade…

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#185. Daggerheart Releases EARLY Down Under! 58:40

2M ago58:40

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Jeremy Crawford leaves D&D and Wizards of the Coast, Daggerheart gets an early release Down Under, and how will Dragon Delves make dragons in 5e fun? Email your questions to [email protected] Ben: @TheBenByrne James: @jamesjhaeck Shawn: @shawnmerwin Diana: @dianaoftherose Editor: @ZsDante Topics: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Your First GM 06:00 …

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Clockwinders on Parade (S7, E16) 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Einon’s Journal Summary: What an exciting encounter! A recruitment parade! Kade looked fabulous in a lovely little robot costume. Dear Maxine mused on the core tenants of the organization. I tried my hand at a bit of songwriting to enhance the event. While we were proud of what we put together, no amount of planning could have foreseen the wrench t…

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Where did the soup come from and more with VIP's Tamar Levine 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Season two of VIP is cooking with gas, so I sat down with director Tamar Levine (she/her) to talk about the first half of this incredible season, including John Early and Kate Berlant's soup sales, Anna Garcia's rock monster, where the Letter Man's letters came from, and more!

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342 | Perkins Leaves D&D, Dragon Delves Previews, Dark Conspiracy 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

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Livestreamed as always today at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about Chris Perkins leaving D&D. the new Dragon Delves previews, Mongoose acquiring Dark Conspiracy, and more. Join us on YouTube each week! Chris Perkins Announces Retirement from Dungeons & Dragons WotC Unveils Dragon Delves' Eclectic Art Styles Dragon Delves To Feat…

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