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Everyday Dungeon MasterCrucible of FateHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today guest is DM David from the Crucible of Fate game show on YouTube, which is THE D&D Game Show! Join us as David gives us the breakdown of the Crucible and extends the invite to the listeners to create a character and apply to be on the show, because as David says, one of you out there is the champion of the Crucible of Fate you just don't know it yet.
For today’s monster spotlight, we shine it bright on the Death Knight, a formidable foe that ca...2022-12-301h 01Everyday Dungeon MasterDM Roundtable: D&D Christmas Wishlist, "Cleric and Revised Species" Playtest and Campfire Stories vol. 4Hello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today is another DM Roundtable episode with returning DM’s Peter, William and Trevor. In today’s episode we talk about our D&D Christmas Wishlists, we talk about the new playtest material that dropped for One D&D titled, “Cleric and Revised Species” and finish it up with another Campfire Stories volume, where I tell a very embarrassing story of myself growing up. I hope you enjoy today’s episode!
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future epi...2022-12-231h 30Everyday Dungeon MasterANNOUNCEMENT: Season 1 is ENDINGSEE YOU ALL IN 2023!!! 2022-12-2300 minEveryday Dungeon MasterUsing D&D to Teach, Tutor, and Instill Imagination in the Next GenerationHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today my guest DM is Adam. Adam is joining us all the way from Finland with some awesome tips, tricks and stories about running D&D and other tabletop games for kids and using it as a tool to expand their imagination and teach them a foreign language! This was such a fun conversation, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
The monster spotlight is bright and shines deep into the unknown, where nothing but horror awaits as it casts its light upon the horrible...2022-12-1648 minEveryday Dungeon MasterTheater of the MindHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today my guest DM is Grey. In today’s episode we talk all about Theater of the Mind and how it can be useful and quick way to run a game of D&D. Grey gives us some great tips and tricks on how to run the game, including one of the best tricks which is simply remove distance and replace with time in combat. There are more amazing tips packed inside today’s episode, so I hope you enjoy!
Grey brings us a 2-for-1 special on today’s Monster Spotli...2022-12-0953 minEveryday Dungeon MasterRAW vs. ROC (Rule of Cool)Hello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today my guest DM is Sam. In today’s episode we talk about the different rule sets of D&D, including RAW (Rules as Written) vs. ROC (Rule of Cool… but everyone should call it ROC from now on… trying to start something here!). Sam does a great job breaking down these two rule sets and giving us stories and examples on how they are applied and what the pros and cons of each DM rule style.
Today’s monster spotlight takes us on an adventure to way back when, as Sam p...2022-12-021h 01
Limitless HealthCombatting Overwhelm with Compound InterestSometimes this “getting healthy” thing can feel overwhelming…not to mention adding the overwhelm of LIFE on top of it. And with our “quick fix” and “all or none” society, it makes getting and maintaining results feel impossible.
The concept of compounding interest naturally makes sense to us when it comes to our finances. So why not take the approach with your health? By allowing small wins to compound and build to create the big gains over time.
We’re going to dig into the quick fix vs. the long game so you can decide wha...2022-11-3025 minEveryday Dungeon MasterDM ROUNDTABLE: D&D and the Military, One D&D Thoughts and Campfire Stories vol. 3Hello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today is our November roundtable and we have returning guest DMs Brad (the one who started it all from Episode 1) and Jude. On today’s episode we cover D&D and the Military, why its so big in that community, and how it can be therapeutic to those who have experienced tough situations. We then move into One D&D and in the absence of there being another new playtest PDF to review in time for this recording, we talk about our thoughts on it and what we are excited about as it...2022-11-251h 18Everyday Dungeon MasterLessons from a Newer DMHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest DM is Alana. On today’s episode we talk all about lessons from a newer DM to other DMs out there. Alana gives great tips and advice for those looking to jump into the DM seat and has some great stories to share with us about her adventurers so far. Hope you enjoy today’s episode!
For our monster spotlight today, we are doing things a little different with our first ever Monster Rankings! I provide four different monsters to Alana and see where she would rank them a...2022-11-1855 minEveryday Dungeon MasterTips for the Everyday Dungeon Master New & OldWelcome to the slightly revamped edition of Everyday Dungeon Master! Inside you will find new Icebreakers, new intros, and new music for your listening pleasure! Hope you enjoy!
Hello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest DM is Mike. On today’s episode we talk all about tips and tricks for the Everyday Dungeon Master New & Old. Mike talks about the importance of being your own style of DM, not listening to negative Nancies out there because everything doesn’t suck and the importance of understanding that your players do NOT need you to be perfec...2022-11-111h 02Everyday Dungeon MasterRunning an Effective Session 0Hello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest DM is William. This episode is all about running an effective session 0 which is one of the most important elements and should serve as the official kickoff and start of any D&D campaign. We talk tips, tricks and elements you will want to cover in a Session 0 and why its so important to push the importance of communication on your players!
For our monster spotlight today, William brings the terrifying and classic Mimic as well as the Rust Monster. If you want to learn more about ho...2022-11-0458 minEveryday Dungeon MasterDM ROUNDTABLE: Running Spooky Games, Expert Class Playtest for One D&D, Campfire Stories vol. 2Hello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! It’s back and its bigger than ever… its DM ROUNDTABLE 2: HALLOWEEN EDITION! This episode is jammed with some awesome conversation with some of the best DMs I know personally. We got three time returning EDM champion, DM Ryan, with another returning guest, back for the second time, DM Adam and finally, an EDM first for a first time EDM DM, we have 3 guests on this episode, and joining us for the first time its DM Tony!
In this episode, we chat about running spooky games and how to build tens...2022-10-281h 34Everyday Dungeon MasterCollaborative World BuildingHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest for our show is Dungeon Master Sam! In today’s episode we talk about collaborative world building and Sam shares with us a unique way to build a world with your players that promotes player buy-in and attachment to your world and thus your game as a whole. It was a great conversation with some great tips, including the tip to really play the game for the players present at your table, which is very important.
The monster entering the spotlight for this episode is a homebrewed crea...2022-10-211h 03Everyday Dungeon MasterD&D After School ClubsHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest for our show is Dungeon Master Trevor! In today’s show we talk about all things after school D&D club-ish and speaking of clubs, it's a great time to remind you that this episode is NOT sponsored by Subway, but I am open to such a partnership. Anyway, we dig into the ins and outs of how to tailor games for younger kids, and Trevor shares some great stories and tips on how to do just that.
If you would like to check out any resources that...2022-10-141h 08Everyday Dungeon MasterHow to "Wing It" When Roleplaying NPCs and During CombatHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest for our show is Dungeon Master Michael! In today’s show we talk about tips and tricks on how to “wing-it” when it comes to conversation and quest giving in your campaigns. Michael gives some good tips for how to get out of sticky situations and great tips on how to annoy your players as the DM, haha! So come along on this journey with us and I hope you find the conversation today helpful!
If you are interested in the subscription service for 3D Printing that Michael...2022-10-0752 minEveryday Dungeon MasterUsing OSR Sourcebooks to Enhance Your GameHello and welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Today’s guest for our show is Dungeon Master Jude. In today’s show, we discuss sourcebooks, sourcebooks and more sourcebooks as Jude takes us on a deep dive of OSR (Old-School Revival) sourcebook content including some old official D&D books that have been converted to 5e. These books sound like a blast to explore and after this conversation I am ready to take the dive myself and I encourage you all to take a look at the material as well. Hope you enjoy today’s conversation!
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Dimension Door TavernThe Everyday Dungeon Master with a side of Rick RollsWe welcome our first guest in the Dimension Door Tavern Heath Midkiff! Buckle up for a wild ride this conversation goes just about everywhere. D&D, Rick Astley, and former presidents of the united states of America we got it all here at the Dimension Door.
If you would like to learn more about our podcast be sure to visit us online at Dimensiondoortavern.com
If you like this podcast, and are interested in finding more like us, you are in luck! Check out the Find Familiar Network for even more D&D Related...2022-09-291h 00Everyday Dungeon MasterDM ROUNDTABLE: Podcasting, One D&D and Campfire Stories vol. 1Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! IT IS HERE! OUR FIRST EVER DM ROUNDTABLE SPECIAL EPISODE! I am stoked for today’s episode, as I get to sit down and have a free form conversation with returning guest DMs Ryan and Jonathan from Forgotten Tales of the Forbidden Realms and Forgotten Tales: Rime of the Frostmaiden. In today’s episode we cover podcasting, One D&D and then to end things off we take a seat at the metaphorical campfire for story time, with our first ever Campfire Stories segment. It’s a bit longer of an episode today, so sit ba...2022-09-231h 24Everyday Dungeon MasterNEW PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT: Dimension Door Tavern on the Find Familiar NetworkWe have a special announcement here at Find Familiar Network, a new podcast is joining the ranks and we are excited to have hosts Jonathan and Allison join us on this little adventure. We hope you enjoy this new trailer for their show Dimension Door Tavern. Their first episode will drop next Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Tune in and give them a follow and a review when it drops. Thanks for your continued support of our network and our shows, we love you all!
Happy Gaming!2022-09-2200 minEveryday Dungeon MasterRunning a Game Full of VillainsWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is John! In today’s episodes, we dig into what it is like to run an evil-aligned game including some tips and tricks on how to run one efficiently, how it differs from a standard game of D&D and how to ensure it doesn't just turn into a murderhobo rampage. We also get John’s take on the new One D&D coming out in 2024 as someone who is a true veteran of the game, having played and DM’d every edition.
Today’s Monster Spotlight is a cla...2022-09-161h 02Everyday Dungeon MasterRe-Skinning Items, Monsters, and Spells to Accommodate PlayersWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Alex! In today’s episode, we talk about the art of re-skinning monsters, classes, sub-classes, spells, etc. to make your DM dreams and player’s dreams come true. We encourage any DM out there to allow your player’s wishes for their characters to come to life (within reason of course!) It’s a great conversation, and I hope you learn a lot from it, like I did!
Today’s Monster Spotlight brings us to the realm of Shadowfell, where the angry, sad, frustrated, etc. Sorrowsworn awaits us...2022-09-0952 minEveryday Dungeon MasterHow to Build Games for the Younger GenerationWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Adam! In today’s episode we talk about the importance of passing D&D on to the next generation so that this incredible hobby stays alive and in circulation amongst the generations. Adam brings some awesome tips and tricks on how to tailor the game for the young players in your life and what has worked for him when including his children in his own D&D games. I had a blast talking to Adam, and I hope you also enjoy the conversation.
Today’s Monster Spot...2022-09-0256 minEveryday Dungeon MasterPainting, Printing and Crafting Your Way to Elevated GameplayWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Cory who you may remember from Episode 4! In today’s episode we talk about the ancient practice of martial arts and crafts! We talk about all things crafting, printing and painting. DM Cory packs this episode with some awesome tips for all levels of game! If you are well-established looking to take your games to new heights with some investment, we got you covered! If you are just starting out or limited on resources and need some ways to elevate your game, we got you! I hope you en...2022-08-2643 minEveryday Dungeon MasterThe Art & Science of ImprovWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Mike! Great ready for an XL EPISODE today, cause it's a long one and so, so good! I had a great time talking with my cousin Mike on the topic of improv in D&D and life. So many great tips, and insights on improv that you can use to master the concept from this “award-winning” improv artist. I hope you enjoy the conversation and the banter as much as I did!
Today’s Monster Spotlight shines in an oft overlooked corner of the monster multiverse. DM Mik...2022-08-191h 08Everyday Dungeon MasterHow to Encourage Your Players to Connect Emotionally to the GameWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Ryan! In today’s episode we talk about how to create opportunities for emotional connection in your game, which can draw players and their characters deeper into your story, NPCs and settings. I hope you enjoy it, cause I certainly did!
Today’s Monster Spotlight shines brightly on the Holy Grail of killer bunnies, the bloody and head-popping Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. Don’t mistake this cuddly bunny for your ordinary stuffed rabbit and if you get pounced on, make sure you pray to the dice gods f...2022-08-1249 minEveryday Dungeon MasterIntroducing Find Familiar MediaHey all! Heath here with just a quick announcement - we have launched our very own media company. It will comprise of both a podcast network with shows that span all sorts of topics as well as some print media including some planned projects in board gaming, campaign books and other exciting stuff! We are in the early stages of this and would love your support, so please go follow us on social media @findfammeda on both Twitter and Facebook so you can stay up to date with all the upcoming projects and things to come!
Happy G...2022-08-0901 minEveryday Dungeon MasterHow to Ensure Your Players' Voices Are HeardWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Daniel. In this episode we talk about how to ensure ALL of your player’s voices and their character’s voices are heard during a campaign or in a session. Daniel gives great tips on how to make the quiet players/characters feel heard and tips for how to quiet down the table when things get a little too loud. It was a wonderful conversation and I hope you all get a lot out of it!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is spotlighting an adorable, tiny swarm...2022-08-0548 min
Everyday Dungeon MasterHow to Meet Your Players in the MiddleWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is ANOTHER Jonathan! In today’s episode we talk about meeting your players in the middle as a DM so that both sides of the screen can have an enjoyable experience and get the most out of the time they pour into the game. Its a great convo, packed with a ton of useful tips, so I hope you enjoy!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is spotlighting a terrifying, hard to kill creature known as the Boneclaw! Tune in to hear a little bit about this terrifying mons...2022-07-2948 minEveryday Dungeon MasterFinding Space for Character Backstories in the WorldWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Jonathan! In today’s episode we talk about one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of the game, the character backstory! We talk through tips on how to incorporate player backstories, and suggestions for players and DMs for when they are crafting, creating and using player backstories! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did, stay tuned for a show blooper at the end!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is another Monster v. Monster matchup, where we pit the ferocious and oddl...2022-07-2242 minEveryday Dungeon MasterPuzzles: The Good, The Bad, The Lessons Learned Along the WayWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Seth! In today’s episode we talk all about puzzles, tips on how to put them together, as well as share some fails so that you all know what not to do when building puzzles, which can be just as important as learning what to do!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is a double dip! Seth highlights one of his favorite homebrew monsters, The Lernean Bone Hydra! Also, this week Seth and I go head to head in the ring in a dazzling matchup of CR 15 mons...2022-07-1543 minEveryday Dungeon MasterThe Mainstream Media Footprint on Dungeons & DragonsWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Peter! In today’s episode we talk about how the mainstream media footprint and stance on games like Dungeons & Dragons has changed since its inception in the 1970s, all the way from the Satanic Panic to the limelight and endearment it holds today.
Also on today’s episode is the another installment of our brand new segment here at Everyday Dungeon Master - MONSTER SPOTLIGHT! This week Peter and I go head to head in the ring in a classic CR 7 monster matchup that pits the Nigh...2022-07-0843 min
Everyday Dungeon MasterStory Immersion: Allowing Your Players to Dive In and Lose Themselves IRLWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Dominic! In today’s episode we talk about story immersion techniques that incorporate the use of sounds, lights and effects in virtual tabletop environments that you can even mimic at in-person tables to create an atmosphere that sets the mood for players to lose themselves in your story. We also talk about how playing D&D with Oregon Trail rules, would be a delightful experience (for the DM) and discuss just how deadly dysentery really is to D&D characters.
Also on today’s episode is the...2022-07-0135 minEveryday Dungeon MasterSocial Gaming: The Positive Impact of Dungeons & Dragons and Social GamingWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Cory L. and in today’s episode, we talk about the positive social aspect that Dungeons & Dragons has on the people who play and lead the game. We also touch on how this game can be a bond created with family, friends and those close around you.
As mentioned on the show, Cory creates 3D sculpting files that you can use on your 3D printer and is open to taking commissions for new files. So, if you have a project you want to inquire about or co...2022-06-2439 minEveryday Dungeon MasterStory Lore: Using Published Lore and Homebrew Lore to Create Amazing StoriesWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is William F. and in today’s episode, we talk about creating story lore using both published and homebrew content. Listen in to hear DM William tell us about his first character death as a dungeon master, how Magic and other games/media can and should influence your DMing and to answer the burning question, do hags belong in caves? Spoiler, the answer is yes.
William can be found on instagram @lord_ov_the_pale_ale (not a typo!) where he is creepin’ but rarely postin. Reach out...2022-06-1736 minEveryday Dungeon MasterStarting Out: The Highs and Lows of Becoming a Dungeon MasterWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Stephanie C. In today’s episode we explore the highs and lows of stepping into the Dungeon Master role. Stephanie breaks her Dungeon Master hat out of the closet for this one, and shares her experiences from her first time being a DM to how she has used life lessons learned while DMing to improve her game and her personal life.
Stephanie is an avid-podcaster and produces, host and appears on the following shows, which you should all go check out! You can also connect with he...2022-06-1041 minEveryday Dungeon MasterCrafted Tales: Crafting a Story Your Players Want to ExperienceWelcome to Crafted Tales: Crafting A Story Your Players Want to Experience! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Brad Bahme. Brad has been a DM for 4 years. Listen to learn how to keep your players engaged, how to make your characters and your settings come to life and for just some good ol’ DM story swapping.
Brad also volunteers his services as a Dungeon Master in partnership with P.A.W.S.S (Pups and Warriors Side by Side), if you would like to know more about this organization you can visit their facebook page at: P.A...2022-06-0342 minEveryday Dungeon MasterEpisode 0 - TrailerWelcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! A podcast for the everyday DM and the players who love them! Want to be interviewed on the show? Send me a message! The first episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts on June 3rd, 2022.
Podcast Music:
"A Seafaring Adventure" by All Good People
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/a-seafaring-adventure
Used with permission under license code: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ2022-05-2202 min