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Teachers in the DungeonS4:E233 Homebrew Metropolis AvyeloshTaking a break from the 'dungeons' series, Dan leads Tom through the intricacies of Avyelosh, a cosmopolitan trade center metropolis locked in a fight for its very survival against the kingdom of Velashia. Dan shares an overview of the four major factions controlling the city as well as notable NPCs. And don't miss the discussion of "Dirty Mary's" and "The Headless Wench!"Here's the link to the Dungeon Dudes' teaser trailer, if you're interested.Remember to like, comment, subscribe and share.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Facebook and Instagram, @dungeonteachers on X, and...
2025-08-1953 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 3, Ep. 42: FlatCon 2024Listen and get an inside look at a small, successful gaming con in central Illinois: FlatCon2024. Dan interviews the organizer, Brad Price, and several creative vendors who give their perspectives on taking part in this con. Links:
d20 dinner handmade dice
Phylos props and tabletop accessories
Cephalopod Studios paints
(try to ignore Dan's error at the very end of the podcast, referring to this as 'GenCon.' He really does know the difference.)
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2024-10-1543 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 3, Ep. 39: Telessaria Recap: You Stole My Cleric!Dan fills Tom in on everything he missed in the most recent session of play: near-shipwrecks, locations of ill-repute, and a very persistent demon who just won't leave the cleric alone.
Check out the Adventure Scents Dan mentioned in the episode HERE.
The Nations and Cannons 5e compatible material is available HERE
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2024-09-2447 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Discussing Baldur's Gate 3 with the Gross BrosTom and Dan sit down with previous guests Jerod and Jason Gross to discuss their obsession with the newly released Baldur's Gate 3. Do traditionalist gamers like Dan have something to fear from this video game adaptation of Dungeons and Dragons? Listen and find out!
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2023-09-1958 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GenCon 2023 Recap Part ITom and Dan jump in the car to head home from GenCon, but they can't stop talking about their experience there! So please excuse the car noise and follow along as they hit the highlights of the first two days of GenCon 2023.
2023-08-0831 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Getting Ready for GenCon, Part IITom and Dan move on to discuss some of the opportunities at GenCon that they[re most looking forward to.
2023-08-0124 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Tips for GenCon 2023, Part ITom and Dan talk comfortable shoes, food trucks and public bathrooms in this episode as they dispense advice for new GenCon participants.
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2023-07-2525 minTeachers in the DungeonDnD Summer Camp Final Wrap-UpTom and Dan sit down with co-conspirator Marc Kugler and Dan's lifelong friend Jerod Gross at a very loud bar (sorry) to talk over all the events of our DnD Summer Camp, sharing the most entertaining stories of student role play and combat during the week's game play.
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2023-07-1856 minTeachers in the DungeonDnD Summer Camp 2023: Day 3Tom and Dan welcomed artist Camron Johnson to camp today to help the campers create images of their characters. Camron is a professional artist who very generously spent the entire morning teaching, inspiring and encouraging the kids. He also created the new mascot for our Summer Camp, which you can see on Instagram and other social media.
Camron's website: http://www.camronjohnson.com/
2023-07-1319 minTeachers in the DungeonDnD Summer Camp 2023: Day 2With the excited screams and exclamations of various DnD tables in the background, Tom and Dan sit down to summarize the events of Day Two. Campers had the chance to workshop their skills, then practice them in hour-long mini-sessions run by campers in the DM track. And then after sharing favorite DnD snacks for lunch (including guacamole, chips, cocktails wienies and ice cream), campers continued their adventures with another 2 1/2 hours of DnD with our top-notch DMs.
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2023-07-1217 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Top 5 Most Horrifying MonstersTom and Dan get a jump on Halloween by sharing their lists of the scariest, most horrifying monsters to throw at a party of adventurers.
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2023-07-1139 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Top 5 Monsters for a Kids' CampaignDan and Tom take different approaches to this list: engaging and entertaining monsters, and monsters that are low on the 'scare factor' that can be dispatched without kids feeling guilty about it. Also we briefly discuss cherries, berries and scratches.
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2023-07-0431 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Dan Bronson-Lowe of the Almost Bedtime PodcastDan knocks over Mountain Dew cans while Tom steals his questions in this entertaining and insightful interview with Dan Bronson-Lowe, the creator of the Almost Bedtime Podcast, which he created with his daughter, and creator of the Librarian's Apprentice, a solo RPG module that has just debuted on Crowdfundr. Be sure to check out the details and get in on the project HERE.
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2023-06-2748 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter with a Reluctant Convert to D&DWith Tom away, Dan sits down with Rob Schulz, one of his players and a lifelong friend, to discuss how he progressed from skepticism of the game to enjoyment and even the contemplation of one day DM'ing his own adventure for all the players' wives. Also you'll learn about just how gullible Dan was, and still is.
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2023-06-2039 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: How to use RPGs in EVERY High School Course (almost): Part IITom and Dan complete their task of infusing RPGs into every high school classroom, including math, science, speech and world languages.
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2023-06-1335 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: How to use RPGs in EVERY High School Course (almost): Part ITom and Dan brainstorm meaningful ways role playing could be integrated into each of the curricular areas of the typical American high school. And Tom forgets our Twitter handle. . . AGAIN.
2023-06-0635 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Dying for LiliesDan shares the tragic tale of his student players' final Drakkenheim session. Spoiler: not everybody makes it out alive, but it's worth listening to, to learn just how stone-cold a high school senior can be.
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2023-05-3023 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: What Do You Do With a Chaotic Party?Tom and Dan are part of a new campaign, and neither one is DMing! But wait, the party are all monsters. And they're all chaotic; except Dan's character, who's evil. Listen as we talk through the benefits and drawbacks of our first session of playing with monstrous chaos. We also provide an update on our upcoming DnD Summer Camp.
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2023-05-2337 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Adam Watson of Kentucky Educators for Role Playing GamesTom and Dan chat with Adam Watson of Kentucky Educators for Role Playing Games, an organization designed to help teachers integrate TTRPG concepts into their classrooms as one way to deepen the learning experience for students. Adam has some fascinating stories to tell about innovative teachers introducing students to the benefits of rpgs, as well as some fun stories about his own DnD experience. You can check out his website HERE.
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2023-05-1641 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: RPG Effects on Real LifeTom and Dan discuss a listener's question: how does D&D affect the lives of people who play it? We consider the benefits for students as well as adults, sharing personal anecdotes of how D&D has changed our lives.
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2023-05-0931 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Teaser Announcements from WOTC and Critical RoleTom and Dan discuss upcoming Wizards of the Coast publications and news that Critical Role is developing THREE new game designs to be previewed at GenCon.
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2023-05-0232 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: New Cawood Publishing Kickstarter Coming: Interview with Andrew CawoodTom and Dan sit down with Andrew Cawood to find out about the latest Cawood publication to appear on Kickstarter: Monsters of the Dungeon. Leave it to Andrew to take a familiar DnD theme and find whole new avenues--or dungeons--to explore. Listen and then click the link to get in on this epic new resource: Monsters of the Dungeon.
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2023-04-2539 minTeachers in the DungeonBehind the Screen 4: Table ConfigurationTom and Dan discuss the benefits and drawbacks of various levels of preparation for a DnD session, from theater of the mind up to full terrain builds.
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2023-04-1838 minTeachers in the DungeonBehind the Screen 3: DM'ing for KidsTom and Dan offer some DM'ing ideas for a kids' table, drawn from their own experience running games for their students and their own children.
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2023-04-1131 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Spoiler Review for Dungeons&Dragons: Honor Among ThievesTom and Dan welcome their friend Marcus to help them review the new Dungeons&Dragons movie after a second viewing. Be warned: this is a spoiler review.
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2023-04-0438 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GaryCon 2023 Interviews, Pt 1In Part I of the interviews Tom and Dan took part in at GaryCon, we have Dave from Smugglers Coffee, Austin Hartell of Bookwyrm Games and Star Wars podcaster Greg McLaughlin. One of the highlights is Austin discussing his new gaming product, the Quest Chest.
Links to today's guests: Smugglers Coffee. Artist Austin Hartell. Bookwyrm Games. Podcaster Greg McLaughlin.
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2023-03-2830 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GaryCon Recap 3: The Trip HomeTom and Dan yell over the road noise (and Dan's crippling allergies) to give a report on their final day at GaryCon 2023, including stories related to Vince Vaughn and Ed Greenwood.
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2023-03-2636 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Gary Con Day 2 RecapJoin Tom, Dan, and Marcus as they recap the day at Gary Con, and they reflect on their RPG Summer Camp presentation.
2023-03-2526 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Gary Con Day One RecapJoin Tom and Dan with guest Marcus Kugler as they do a late night recap of Day One at Gary Con in Lake Geneva, WI.
2023-03-2419 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesonTom and Dan had the opportunity to see Honor Among Thieves two days ago, thanks to a kind friend and Amazon Prime. Listen to our spoiler-free review and try to overlookthe fact that Dan stupidly confuses Michelle Rodriguez with Rosario Dawson. And then go see the movie when it opens in wide release on March 31st!
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2023-03-2124 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: New Info about Honor Among ThievesTom and Dan discuss new stat blocks for characters in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, just released on DnD Beyond.
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2023-03-1434 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Students in Drakkenheim, Part 2Dan recounts another session with game club students as they explore the Dungeon Dudes' city of Drakkenheim, including his shock at their apparent cold-bloodedness when it comes to rescuing the innocent. . . .
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2023-03-0726 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Gearing Up for GaryCon 2023!GaryCon begins on March 23 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin! Tom and Dan discuss the events they have signed up for and what they're looking forwrd to most at this year's event. They also share details of the seminar they will present while there. In addition, they discuss a recent interview that YouTuber Bob World Builder conducted with Kyle Brink, one of the executives in charge of D&D at WotC.
Link to the interview analysis video here.
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2023-02-2841 minTeachers in the DungeonBehind the Screen Ep 2: When It All Goes Wrong: Dealing with a Bad SessionThe session is done; everyone has gone home. And then that feeling hits. You know the one: "I think they hated it. That didn't go well. What did I do wrong?" Tom and Dan discuss methods to deal with that sinking feeling after a session that seemed to go wrong.
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2023-02-2147 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Our Favorite DragonsTom and Dan gossip about the personality quirks of various dragons and share their personal favorites. Red dragons are your favorite, Tom?! Really?! That's a little disturbing.
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2023-02-0751 minTeachers in the DungeonWaterdeep: We Saved a Noble and All We Got Was a TrollskullThe Waterdeep adventure continues as Tom and Dan recount saving a nobleman, confronting a Mind Flayer and creating a business plan for a soon-to-be renovated tavern.
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2023-01-3152 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Dungeons & Dragons & WotC and the Whole OGL MessTom and Dan talk over the controversy surrounding possible updates to the Open Gaming License that Wizards of the Coast maintains to govern 3rd party use of the Dungeons and Dragons IP. We discuss possible motives, the reactions of the D&D community and what might happen next.
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2023-01-171h 02Teachers in the DungeonBehind the Screen 1: Fudging Dice RollsTom and Dan test the cliche that confession is good for the soul, and admit to. . . (gasp!) fudging dice rolls when they DM. Listen and find out when, why, and whether they repent of their DnD sins.
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2023-01-1030 minTeachers in the DungeonIntroduction to WaterdeepTom and Dan introduce season 3 of the retelling of their adventures at the DnD table. This story arc is based on the Waterdeep materials published by WotC, detailing a fascinating, bustling and dangerous city on the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms. Tom also shares some insights into how to prepare to run a published adventure, including research into novels set in Waterdeep itself.
2023-01-0342 minTeachers in the DungeonWaterdeep Ep 1: Bar Fight, Troll Fight, Better Call the Cops!Tom and Dan embark on the retelling of their adventures in the iconic WotC city of Waterdeep. The new party of adventurers wastes no time getting in lots of trouble at the Yawning Portal tavern. Be sure to count how many times Tom forgets the name of the establishment, by the way. . . which is odd, since he's the DM for the entire adventure.
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2023-01-0342 minTeachers in the DungeonGoals! What's in Store for Teachers in the Dungeon for 2023?Tom and Dan share their DnD-related goals for 2023 and ask for feedback from YOU about what direction you'd like the podcast to take in the coming year.
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2022-12-2732 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Christmas 2022 ReflectionTom and Dan wish you the happiest of holidays as they reflect on the things they're thankful for in the DnD community.
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2022-12-2310 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Running Drakkenheim for High School Game Club StudentsDan is all alone this episode but it's okay: he's talking about Drakkenheim! Or at least, he's sharing stories from running a Drakkenheim campaign for four high schoolers in Tom's Game Club. Listen in and offer your advice about running a published campaign, 'cause he needs it.
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2022-12-1221 minTeachers in the DungeonSlaint Episode 14: Vampire Finale!Moments after concluding the final Slaint session, Tom and Dan are joined by Marc and Chris to discuss their exploits. (Apologies for sound quality: Dan forgot to turn off the fan in the background. :-( )
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2022-11-2932 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Tom and Dan's D&D Christmas Shopping Guide, 2022Tom and Dan share their Top 5 best gift ideas for the D&D fanatic in YOUR family. They also review A Christmas Carol Adventure from Vergegames. Links below:
Verge Games' A Christmas Carol Adventure
Aardnor Minis terrain
Planeshift Candles
Allen Morris Art
Tatterdemaelion (Jeremy Cole) Art
Stevens Woodworks RVA
2022-11-2244 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: The Scarlet Citadel Part IOn this episode Tom discusses the first D&D session he ran with his group of students in their Game Club. This is the first part of a series of episodes where Tom and Dan will individually talk about their DM experiences with their student groups. In Tom's Game Club adventure, he is leading his students through the Scarlet Citadel: A Dungeon of Secrets by Steve Winter published by Kobold Press. Dan's group will be adventuring in...well, you'll have to tune in for that news. Grab some dice, grab some fun, join the Teachers in the Dungeon!
2022-11-0127 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Reviewing Dungeon Masters' Deep Dive Halloween ModulesTom and Dan dive into two brand-new Halloween modules created by brand-new e-zine Dungeon Masters Deep Dive. They are scary and funny and a fine source for all sorts of ideas for monstes and scenarios in addition to being exciting stand-alone adventures. And, Dan makes a completely unrelated announcement, because that's how he rolls.
Buy the Halloween modules here: Link
Find Dan's music here: Link
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2022-10-2521 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with DM Jason GrossTom and Dan talk with Jason Gross, the DM who almost killed Dan's favorite character Cal. Lots of good DM'ing tips are scattered throughout the banter and the story-telling.
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2022-10-1847 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Quick Review of Dungeon Masters Deep Dive Magazine Issue #2: HalloweenTom and Dan discuss issue #2 of a brand-new D&D magazine that's available now. You'll definitely want to listen to this quick episode then go out and buy the magazine. It's a must-have for DM's of all varieties. Here's the LINK.
2022-10-0614 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Coffee With Kenobi Host Dan Zehr and Contributor Cory Clubb pt. 2Tom continues his conversation with Dan Zehr and Cory Clubb as they share favorite moments from past D&D adventures. If you haven't listened to Coffee With Kenobi, you can find it on all major podcast platforms as one of the most popular Star Wars podcasts available. Definitely worth your time.
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2022-10-0447 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Coffee With Kenobi Host Dan Zehr and Contributor Cory ClubbTom sits down with his good friends Dan Zehr (of Coffee with Kenobi and CWK Pourover) and Cory Clubb (graphic designer of our very own logo!) to talk over some of their favorite moments from the campaigns we ran together. The guys have a great time reminiscing, and they're pretty entertraining too!
The Coffee With Kenobi podcast is available on all platforms.
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2022-09-2730 minTeachers in the DungeonSlaint, Episode 10: Stun That Vamp!Tom and Dan share tales of their most epic battles as players, then reveal the fate of Lady Riona, the Vampire of Paer!
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2022-09-1341 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Allen Morris, Fantasy ArtistAllen Morris has created art for a number of fantasy novels by the likes of David Eddings and Stephen R. Donaldson. Tom and Dan discuss his creative process, the challenges and joys of creating original fantasy art, and of course, what role Dungeons & Dragons plays in his work and his life.
Be sure to take a look at his art here: Allen Morris Art. You won't be disappointed, but you may end up spending more than you intended!
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2022-09-0644 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Game Club Demo DayDan goes behind Tom's back to post this mini-episode detailing the Game Demo Day Tom organized for the high school Game Club, inspired in part by his experiences at GenCon. 48 students had the opportunity to try a wide variety of games including a trial by fire introduction to D&, thanks to Tom's creativity and hard work.
2022-09-0210 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Applied Gaming Advocate Peter JungTom and Dan talk to Peter Jung, an Applied Gaming Advocate Peter Jung, who uses Dungeons and Dragons to build problem-solving skills as well as social connections among children and young adults with disabilities. Peter shares a number of fascinating and creative scenarios and techniques he uses with students and patients. His enthusiasm and passion for the work (and the game itself) are contagious.
Learn more about Peter's work and ideas HERE.
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2022-08-2329 minTeachers in the DungeonSummer Camp Wrap UpTomand Dan get philosophical AND emotional discussing student reactions to the 4-day RPG summer camp.
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2022-08-1618 minTeachers in the DungeonGenCon 2022 Reflections: What We Loved, What We'll Do DifferentlyTom and Dan share their favorite moments from GenCon 2022, as well as what they plan to do differently next year.
Here is the link to the charity that employs the sword class instructor mentioned in the podcast.
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2022-08-1231 minTeachers in the DungeonRPG Summer Camp: Day 3Tom and Dan get an update from the DM's as their campaigns approach their thrilling conclusions.
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2022-08-0916 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GenCon 2022 Interviews and ExperiencesTom and Dan attend GenCon2022 and are fortunate enough to meet up with a couple of fans of the show. Ross hangs out with us for the day and describes his experiences as a casual gaming fan attending the Con for the first time, while Tim tells us about the games he runs at GenCon. Listen in and get the first-timers' view of this amazing Con!
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2022-08-0832 minTeachers in the DungeonRPG Summer Camp: Day 2Tom and Dan are joined by Chris Metz to discuss the growing enthusiasm of the students attending RPG Summer Camp on day 2. (You'll be able to hear the enthusiasm in the background.) Students developed backstories, tried their hand at building terrain, and, of course, played a LOT of D&D.
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2022-08-0217 minTeachers in the DungeonRPG Summer Camp: Day 1Tom and Dan sit down with their three DMs (and Marc Kugler) to discuss game play from the first day of RPG Summer Camp. Caleb Clague, Will Crouch and Tatum Davis share the best stories from their tables after they 'drafted' the parties and participants began to get to know each other.
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2022-07-2616 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer ReactionTom and Dan discuss their reactions to the trailer for Paramount's Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, as well as some of the comments from the actors at the movie panel that took place at ComicCon.
2022-07-2323 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: RPG Summer Camp PreviewTom and Dan give a brief preview of the inaugural RPG Summer Camp for the students at their high school.
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2022-07-1914 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Jen Brinkman of Goodman GamesTom and Dan interview Jen Brinkman from Goodman Games, originator of Dungeon Crawl Classics and other fantastic ttrpg's. Jen previews the upcoming "DCC Day" (July 16) partnership with local game stores and discusses some of the other products Goodman Games offers. She also tells a story about singing pirates from the desert (really!) and shares tips for the Teachers' upcoming visit to GenCon.
Learn more about DCC Day HERE
List of participating retailers HERE
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2022-07-1242 min
Teachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Interview with Joe O'Gorman from Dungeons of DrakkenheimTom and Dan chat with Joe O'Gorman, one of the players in the Dungeons of Drakkenheim live-play adventure on Twitch and Youtube created by the Dungeon Dudes. We discuss some of the facets of Joe's characters Pluto Jackson the Human Battlemaster and Wrath the Warlock and his familiar Bruce as well as inside details about creating a streaming DnD game. We also laugh a lot 'cause Joe's REALLY funny.
Watch the Dungeon Dudes HERE.
More musical nonsense connected with Drakkenheim .HERE
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2022-07-0554 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Top 5 Most FUN Monsters to Role PlayTom and Dan share their lists of the most entertaining, engaging monsters for DM's to role play. Want to play a cheeky, wisecracking enemy that lulls the players into complacency? What about a misunderstood fiend who just wants to meet his dad? Listen in and steal our ideas for role playing these monsters and use them in your next session.
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2022-06-2855 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Dungeons of Drakkenheim First Glance ReviewTom is, frankly, stunned by Dan's overwhelming excitement for the Kickstarter publication of the Dungeons of Drakkenheim, a third-party adventure produced by the Dungeon Dudes of YouTube fame. This book has it all, folks, so be sure to listen in and find out why you MUST add Drakkenheim to your collection immediately!
Order a copy of Dungeons of Drakkenheim here.
Watch the Dungeon Dudes' Youtube Channel
If you're interested in the music for The Ballad of Drakkenheim, well, here it is!
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2022-06-1636 minTeachers in the DungeonSlaint, Episode 7: Some More Fey, and a Vampire!Tom and Dan continue the retelling of the story of Slaint, with characters moving deeper into the Tesho Forest, the land of the Fey, where they are once again accosted by some drunk satyrs, among other things.
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2022-06-1431 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Episode: Monsters of the MultiverseTom and Dan give their first impressions of the new Monsters of the Multiverse book from Wizards of the Coast.
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2022-05-3138 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Interview with Andrew Cawood of Cawood PublishingTom and Dan sit down with Andrew Cawood of Cawood Publishing to discuss the company's growing list of exciting 5e materials, including the highly entertaining and useful Monsters of the City and the upcoming Monsters of Feyland 2, currently running on Kickstarter now. You need to check out the entire line of manuals and adventures HERE. The Kickstarter ends on June 7, so be sure to follow the link on the website and back the project while there's still time!
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2022-05-2435 minTeachers in the DungeonRandom Encounter: Our Worst Player/Player Character decisions EVER.Tom and Dan bring fellow players Chris, Marc and Paul to the microphone to admit to their worst decisions ever as a player or as a player character. Confession is good for the soul: listen along then tell us of your own worst decisions.
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2022-05-1724 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2: Random Encounter: The Monsters Know What They're DoingDan discusses one of his favorite DM'ing resources, "The Monsters Know What They're Doing," by Keith Ammann. Listen in to find out all about a book that gives fanstastic insight into running monsters and NPC's in any campaign. Check out the author's website.
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2022-05-1015 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2: Bonus Action! Wizards of the Coast New ProjectsTom and Dan discuss WOTC's announcements of new Spelljammer and Dragonlance projects. Alas, Artaxas is pouting, but we're pretty sure he will return next week.
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2022-05-0336 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2, Episode 11: Random Encounter: Kobold Press: Vault of MagicTom and Dan discuss their favorite magic items from Kobold Press' "Vault of Magic" publication. Oh, and Artaxas has another episode. Poor Tom.
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Find The Vault of Magic here.
2022-04-1947 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Mirrorscape Augmented Reality Gaming Platform and KickstarterTom and Dan interview the creators of Mirrorscape's ARcana gaming platform and get the chance to see the prototype in action. You do NOT want to miss the chance to get in on the Kickstarter project for this app. Here's the link to their website.
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2022-03-2922 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GaryCon Day 3Tom and Dan interview some inventive creators in the Merchants' Hall, and wrap up their adventure and head for home. With enough XP to level up, of course. Links to creators below:
The Crafty Gamer (scented candles)
Smugglers Coffee
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2022-03-2711 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GaryCon Day 1.Tom and Dan interview some gamers and give a recap of their day 1 adventures at GaryCon. Don’t forget to contact them: @teachersinthedungeon on Instagram, Facebook and gmail, and @dungeonteachers on Twitter.
2022-03-2730 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: GaryCon Day 2Tom and Dan share interviews with Chance Russo of the Drago Russo channel on YouTube, as well as several independent publishers of ttrpg content. Then they finish up by sharing what they shopped for in the Merchants’ Hall. Check out Chance Russo’s adventures here: https://youtube.com/user/chancerusso. Here are links to the independent publishers: Goodman-games.com, www.empcho.com, and Black Blade Publishing on Facebook.
2022-03-2648 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2, Episode 7: Random Encounter with Michael Low, part 2Tom and Dan continue their interview with Michael Low, an innovative educator using his custom-designed RPG platform to create engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. We think you'll find his enthusiasm contagious!
You can learn more about Michael's work on his website.
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2022-03-1529 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 1: Episode 0: UPDATEDTom Gross and Dan Reem share the ideas behind their podcast, and explain how listeners can best make use of it.
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2022-03-1518 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2, Episode 6: Random Encounter with Michael Low, part 1Tom and Dan interview Michael Low, an innovative educator using his custom-designed RPG platform to create engaging, meaningful learning experiences for students. We think you'll find his enthusiasm contagious!
You can learn more about Michael's work on his website.
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2022-03-0835 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2: Episode 5: Random Encounter--Randomly Creating a DungeonTom and Dan crack open the venerable Dungeon Master's Guide and use its tables to roll and randomly generate a dungeon. Will it work? Nah, but it's fun to try.
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2022-03-0138 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2: Episode 3: Random Encounter 1: Homebrewing a LanguageDan flies solo this week, sharing his ideas and methods for creating realistic-sounding place names and language frameworks for NPCs, based on real-world examples. If you use his ideas, be sure to contact him and share your creations.
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2022-02-1528 minTeachers in the DungeonSeason 2, Episode 1: Welcome to Slaint!New setting, new adventure, new player characters. . . but still narrated by Tom and Dan. Join us as we join Bert, Wade and Jacques and their adventures on the isle of Slaint. There's a half-orc cleric to escort, the world's worst rogue, and the disconcerting sight of a dead hag coven. New mysteries and new excitement: don't miss it!
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2022-02-0133 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action 5: Discussion of "Role Players: Myles Garrett and His Teammates Have Embraced Dungeons and Dragons"Tom and Dan discuss Alex Prewitt's article for Sports Illustrated entitled, "Role Players: Myles Garrett and His Teammates Have Embraced Dungeons and Dragons." NFL stars share their love for the game, and Tom and Dan discuss the power of the game to build trust in relationships as well as its connection to the communal human need for story-telling. Read the full article here. Follow us on Twitter @dungeonteachers Instagram @teachersinthedungeon Facebook page: Teachers in the Dungeon email us @teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com
2022-01-2538 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 22: Drow AGAIN???Tom and Dan are back with players Chris and Marc to explain why it was necessary to wipe out an entire temple in the city of Yekhelst, and how they defeated the dreaded Draegloth. Also listen to how Tom can't pronounce 'Yekhelst.'
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2022-01-1122 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 20: Random Encounter 5: Our Plans for 2022Tom and Dan discuss plans for the continued growth of their channel, and some exciting travel plans for 2022.
2021-12-3045 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 19: Random Encounter 4: What We Hate About D&D.Dan and Tom risk fireballs and pit traps of all sorts as they discuss things about D&D that just don't quite. . . work. In their opinion, at least. Listen in and see if you agree, and feel free to share your own opinions with them.
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2021-12-2234 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 18: Random Encounter 3.2 Interview with Dustin Scott of Raven Press, continuedDan and Tom continue their discussion with Dustin Scott of Raven Press, discussing how he uses DnD in his 'day job,' and future products he has planned. Also, if you've ever wondered how to turn Bible story characters into DnD NPCs, THIS is your episode!
2021-12-1420 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 17: Random Encounter 3: Interview with Dustin Scott of Raven PressTom and Dan interview Dustin Scott of Raven Press, creator of the wildly successful Kickstarter project Scenario-Based Battle Maps. Listen in as Dustin explains how he got involved in DnD, how he came to create his battle maps, and the many ways in which they can be used.
2021-12-0724 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action 4: Christmas Gift IdeasTom and Dan offer gift ideas for the DnD enthusiast in your life, with an emphasis on local shops and small business content creators. Timestamps below for particular creators:
15:00: Cephalopod Studios (paints, dice and minis)
23:00: Jeremy Cole (@tatterdemaelion). Commissioned character artwork
29:00: Raven Press. Gaming maps and battle scenarios
31:00: Kobold Press. Third party creator of DnD content including the Creature Codex.
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2021-11-2637 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 15: Llan Istwyth part 2Tom and Dan discuss the further adventures of the Tiefling's Jacks. They rescue a castaway, drink some beer, meet a cleric, and. . . oh yeah, visit the Cult of All Deaths. But the cultists seem really nice. . .
2021-11-2328 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 13: Random Encounter 2: Top Three Third-Party D&D ResourcesTom Gross and Dan Reem share their top three go-to resources when seeking to expand their Dungeons and Dragons knowledge. Please check out these books and websites when you get the chance:
The Monsters Know What They're Doing and Live to Tell the Tale by Keith Ammann--monster and character tactics explained in a fun, informative way.
Fantasy Name Generator pretty self-explanatory.
rpgbot.net: resource for character optimization and other useful information.
Dungeon Dudes: an engrossing homebrew playthrough campaign as well as videos covering a huge range of D&D related topics. These guys give great advice, put on a...
2021-11-0930 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action 3: Fizban's Treasury of Dragons: Our first impressionsWe open Fizban's Treasury of Dragons for the first time and discuss our first impressions. Dan even displays his general ignorance of DnD lore, but both of us are impressed with the art and the thoughtful content in this newest entry in the Dungeons and Dragons 5e canon. Don't forget to let us know what you think: links to Instagram, Twitter and email in our show description.
2021-11-0241 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action 2: Reaction to "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight"Tom Gross and Dan Reem share initial reactions to the new Wizards of the Coast adventure, "The Wild Beyond the Witchlight." Remember to check us out on Twitter or Instagram @Teachersinthedungeon.
2021-09-3022 minTeachers in the DungeonBonus Action: Interview with Local Gaming EntrepreneursIn honor of #GenCon, Tom Gross and Dan Reem interview Zak Kalina, the owner of local game store Zeek's Comics and Games, and Ryan Calhoun, creator of Cephalopod Studios, offering original hobby paints, miniatures, and dice for sale. Both of these guys share the success they've had building gaming-themed businesses from the ground up. Check them out here: https://www.zeekscomicsandgames.com/ and https://cephalopodstudios.net/
2021-09-2418 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 7: Biritel part 2DM Dan throws everything conceivable at the party this week: drow, hags, werewolves, homebrew monstrous trees with a hearty appetite. . . and the emerging suspicion that there might be more to the story than even Marli knows. Join us again in Biritel.
2021-09-2118 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 5: Random Encounters 1: Rix and DirichletTom and Dan pause their storytelling to interview two of the players who experienced Telessaria: Chris Metz, creator of Rix the tiefling sorcerer, and Marc Kugler, creator of Dirichlet the wood elf ranger. The players give a glimpse into the thought processes on the other side of the DM screen and raise their own questions about future adventures.
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Teachers in the DungeonEpisode 3: The Telessaria Adventure Part 2Tom and Dan discuss the progress of the party as it navigates strange temples, zombie-infested fighting pits, and frightened and desperate villagers, struggling to solve the mystery of Telessaria.
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2021-08-2418 minTeachers in the DungeonEpisode 2: The Telessaria Adventure, Part 1.Tom and Dan share the homebrew adventure Telessaria, giving listeners a chance to see a session from the point of view of both a player and a DM. They retell the tale, adding insights from successes and failures experienced on both sides of the DM screen.
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