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Dungeon Master DiariesRules, Ruling, Repeat Matt and Jody discuss the way they think about rules, rulings, and house rules. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Brun...
2025-11-191h 01Dungeon Master DiariesDungeons & Designs Matt and Jody discuss dungeon design and lots of helpful resources. Dolmenwood Spoilers from 1:53 - 4:26! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by J...
2025-11-151h 06
Manufacturing Transformed: Real Shops, Real Stories41: A Blank Slate Urban Machine Shop Concept - Matt Bruner of APWMatt Bruner, co-founder of American Precision Works (APW), shares the journey of launching a modern machine shop in urban Philadelphia with his partner, John Celley. Founded in October 2024, APW was built on a "clean slate" philosophy, emphasizing automation, streamlined systems, and a people-first approach. With complementary backgrounds (John in machining and Matt in sales and operations) they aimed to create a business that could train individuals without prior machining experience, using standardized processes and advanced technology to empower their workforce. Their urban location was a strategic choice, allowing them to tap into a younger, more diverse talent...
2025-10-2955 minDungeon Master DiariesBackgrounds & Backstories Matt and Jody discuss leveraging backgrounds and backstories in Shadowdark. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Brun...
2025-10-291h 02Dungeon Master DiariesMiniatures in Shadowdark Matt and Jody discuss how and why they use miniatures in their Shadowdark games. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produc...
2025-10-241h 00
The Anchormen Show with Matt GaetzThe Anchormen Show Episode 69 - Chaos is a Form of Control w/ Seamus BrunerAuthor Seamus Bruner follows the money trail to the corrupt Clinton Foundation and the Biden Crime Family Syndicate. His most recent work exposes Riot Inc., the dark money funding Antifa and its recruiting ground, the No Kings protests.
2025-10-2450 minDungeon Master DiariesHellMarch: Mass Combat in Shadowdark Matt and Jody discuss the excellent supplement HellMarch and their experience with mass combat. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produc...
2025-10-1759 minDungeon Master DiariesShadowdark, Horror, and A Wizard Matt and Jody discuss horror in Shadowdark and the adventure module A Wizard. NOTE: 14:25 - 15:38 Pregnancy Horror scene description For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the...
2025-10-0957 minDungeon Master DiariesWhat Have We Learned? Matt and Jody discuss what they've learned running Shadowdark for a while. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody K...
2025-09-251h 08Dungeon Master DiariesWizard Spellcasting Matt and Jody discuss the Wizards and spellcasting in Shadowdark (with a bonus discussion about Luck)! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is...
2025-09-111h 01Dungeon Master Diaries5E & The OSR with Sly Flourish Matt and Jody discuss 5th Edition D&D and the OSR with guest, Mike Shea (aka Sly Flourish)! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio...
2025-09-021h 09Dungeon Master DiariesPlaying Online Matt and Jody discuss playing online! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner...
2025-08-271h 00Dungeon Master DiariesThe Meadery Mishap - Adventure Review Matt and Jody diuscuss the adventure module The Meadery Mishap! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and ed...
2025-08-211h 01Dungeon Master DiariesTales From the Loop + Kids on Bikes 2e Matt and Jody diuscuss their recent campaign of Tales From the Loop using the Kids on Bikes 2e system! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat R...
2025-08-051h 02Dungeon Master DiariesStrong Start: A Gauntlet Matt and Jody diuscuss starting a session with a short gauntlet! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is com...
2025-08-0356 minDungeon Master DiariesReflecting on a Mediocre Session Matt and Jody diuscuss and reflect on a recent session that was just okay. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and ou...
2025-08-011h 01
The Saucetown Investor PodcastThe Panic of 1907 and The Creation of The Modern Fed, with Robert BrunerIn this episode of The Saucetown Investor, host Matt Cox sits down with renowned financial historian and author Robert Bruner to unpack the Panic of 1907—a pivotal moment in economic history that paved the way for the Federal Reserve as we know it today.Learn how J.P. Morgan stepped in to stabilize the banking system, how market manipulation and lack of financial regulation contributed to the collapse, and what modern investors can learn from one of America's earliest financial crises.Whether you're interested in the evolution of the U.S. financial system, investment strategies, or...
2025-07-311h 14Dungeon Master DiariesBarrowmaze + Shadowdark Matt and Jody diuscuss and review the Barrowmaze megadungeon. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Chr...
2025-07-231h 05Dungeon Master DiariesShadowdark Goes To 10 Matt and Jody diuscuss running a session for six level ten characters! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music...
2025-07-151h 00Dungeon Master DiariesCreating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with Michael Putlack) Matt and Jody interview Miachel Putlack from Night Noon Games about his awesome zine Creating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with mini bestiary). GET THE ZINE HERE: https://nightnoongames.itch.io/shadowdark-monsters For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a product...
2025-07-0957 minDungeon Master DiariesIt's a Mailbag Episode! Matt and Jody answer some questions from listeners! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christ...
2025-06-2658 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Keep on the Borderlands Matt and Jody discuss and review the Caves of Chaos, from the famous module The Keep on the Borderlands. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner...
2025-06-101h 05Dungeon Master DiariesCon Game Matt and Jody discuss their recent trip to KublaCon in Burlingame, CA. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music...
2025-06-031h 01Dungeon Master DiariesWhere Are We? Matt and Jody discuss maps, and how to use them at the table! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro...
2025-05-211h 00Dungeon Master DiariesBoss Baby Matt and Jody discuss designing a baby boss battle! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Chr...
2025-05-1554 minDungeon Master DiariesAn Episode About Splitting The Party, But Also Not About That Matt and Jody discuss splitting the party, and also lots of other things. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro...
2025-05-0857 minDungeon Master DiariesAre You Feelin' Lucky? Matt and Jody discuss Luck Tokens. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
2025-05-011h 02Dungeon Master DiariesWriter's Block Matt and Jody discuss how to get started when you're staring at a blank page. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro...
2025-04-241h 00Dungeon Master DiariesMaster Cast Matt and Jody discuss spellcasting in Shadowdark. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an indepe...
2025-04-0854 minDungeon Master DiariesShadowdark & 5th Edition D&D: The Venn Diagram Matt and Jody discuss the similarities and differences in gameplay experience, between Shadowdark and 5th Edition D&D. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produc...
2025-04-021h 00Dungeon Master DiariesLet's Make a Deal Matt and Jody discuss making deals with players. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our...
2025-03-2753 minDungeon Master DiariesDowntime & Didacts Matt and Jody discuss the downtime actitivies carousing and learning. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner...
2025-03-061h 04Dungeon Master DiariesThe "Fighting Man" Matt and Jody discuss the Fighter Class. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our in...
2025-02-2652 minDungeon Master DiariesMeet the Maker (An Interview with Kelsey Dionne) Matt and Jody interview Kelsey Dionne! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our...
2025-02-101h 22Dungeon Master DiariesRizz Matt and Jody discuss the Charisma stat! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. ...
2025-02-0459 minDungeon Master DiariesDeath Comes for the Archbishop Matt and Jody discuss yet another instance of Matt killing Jody's character! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeo...
2025-01-2854 min
The ThrowdownThe Throwdown With Matt Episode 74: "Grassfed" DJ BrunerThrowdown Nation! This is the podcast version of my recent livestream chat with Atlanta based wrestler "Grassfed" DJ Bruner. DJ has been wrestling on the indy scene in Atlanta for a few years and trains at WWA4, under the great AR Fox. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as we cover a lot of ground including his origins as a wrestler, his favorite matches, stories from shows he has worked at, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode74 #djbruner #grassfed #Georgia #wwa4 #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast
2025-01-241h 11Dungeon Master DiariesPrepping a Ritual Matt and Jody prep a session in real time, focusing on a Cthulian ritual at the end of a module. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music...
2025-01-2152 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Worst Adventure Ever Written Matt and Jody discuss "the worst adventure ever written," N2: The Forest Oracle. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dun...
2025-01-1457 minDungeon Master DiariesA World of DarknessMatt and Jody discuss their experience playing an introductory scenario of Vampire: The Masquerade. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
2024-12-2459 minDungeon Master DiariesOpen Table AuditMatt and Jody check-in, and have an honest conversation about, their ongoing monthly open-table game. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schust...
2024-12-171h 04Dungeon Master DiariesA Tale of Two CombatsMatt and Jody discuss a day in which they had much different experiences running quite a bit of combat! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is com...
2024-12-1054 min
I'm Right You're Wrong Here's Why With Evan BrunerEarly Favorites for the Chicago Bears' Coaching VacancyNow that the Matt Eberflus era is a thing of the past, Evan discusses some of the top names of this head coaching coaching list and how they fit into the Chicago Bears' plans.
2024-12-0415 minDungeon Master DiariesBardic IterationsMatt and Jody discuss the complexities of designing a Bard class! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master...
2024-11-2559 minDungeon Master DiariesAre My Players on a Leash?Matt and Jody discuss a recent email from a listener with a question about their game! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christ...
2024-11-1946 minI'm Right You're Wrong Here's Why With Evan BrunerMatt Eberflus and the State of Chicago Bears FootballIn the wake of Shane Waldron's firing, Evan discusses what's going wrong in Chicago and the parties most responsible for the team's skid.
2024-11-1412 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Dark ArtMatt and Jody discuss Shadowdark's awesome art! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an indepe...
2024-11-1346 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Great OutdoorsMatt and Jody discuss overland travel. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent produc...
2024-10-2846 minDungeon Master DiariesDolmenwood: Adventure & Peril in Fairytale WoodsMatt and Jody discuss their experience playing in Dolmenwood! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an...
2024-10-221h 06Dungeon Master DiariesThree Sessions, Three StylesMatt and Jody discuss a recent mini-campaign that had it all! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master...
2024-10-1549 minDungeon Master DiariesNew Character, Who Dis?Matt and Jody discuss introducing a new character. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an ind...
2024-10-0854 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Crawling ClockMatt and Jody discuss how they "fixed" the random encounter. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diarie...
2024-09-3048 minDungeon Master DiariesRival CrawlersMatt and Jody discuss rival adventuring parties. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an indepe...
2024-09-2448 minDungeon Master DiariesThe Thief - Describing a SceneMatt and Jody discuss how to describe a scene for a party with a thief PC. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christ...
2024-09-1749 min
The Rebound: Real Stories of Leadership, Resilience, and Long-Term SuccessJames Bruner - S3E25 - Citizens Defending FreedomLegal expert, accomplished lawyer and pro life advocate, James H. K. Bruner has committed most of his life to defending freedom through what he refers to as 'the glory of God'. A father of six, James created the Bike Cop trilogy, a adult/teen themed best-selling book series. The Bike Cop is a fiction based story based in a small Maine town where James and his family live. James has also hosted his own radio network show titled "The Proverbial Lawyer" for several years. He was a lead counsel in the world renowned Terry Schiavo case in Florida between 1998-20...
2024-09-1623 minDungeon Master DiariesCry of the Stingbat - A Shadowdark GauntletMatt and Jody discuss The Cry of the Stingbat gauntlet-style adventure. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master...
2024-09-1146 minDungeon Master DiariesPlayer vs. PlayerMatt and Jody discuss a recent instance of PvP. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an...
2024-09-0349 minDungeon Master DiariesCombat House RulesMatt and Jody discuss their house rules for combat. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is a...
2024-08-2740 min
The Diary Room: A Big Brother Players BracketThe Princess and the Tom w/ Michael BrunerOur guest this week Big Brother 24's resident competition beast, the record-breaking Michael Bruner! Michael joins us to discuss the BB24-related matchups we've had so far and pull six more players! Each week in The Diary Room, a wheel of names will randomly select SIX players from North American Big Brother history to enter the bracket. In three separate head-to-head matchups, three players will advance to the next round and three players will be eliminated. Someday, we'll find the best Big Brother player of all time!Support us on Patreon and get bonus content!Follow us on Twi...
2024-08-201h 48Dungeon Master DiariesBack From A HiatusMatt and Jody discuss coming back to the table after a long hiatus. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Libr...
2024-08-2040 minDungeon Master DiariesMonster Stat BlocksMatt and Jody discuss the flexibilty of Shadowdark monster stat blocks. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shad...
2024-08-1339 minDungeon Master DiariesSession ZeroMatt & Jody discuss a recent session zero. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of T...
2024-08-0539 minDungeon Master DiariesTorch TimerMatt and Jody discuss the use of the torch timer mechanic. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library. Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner. Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster. Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shad...
2024-08-0544 min
Significant Coaching with Matt RogersEpisode #23: Melissa BrunerMelissa Bruner has been the Director of Basketball Operations for the Florida State Women's Basketball team (NCAA D1) for 19 years after serving as the Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Women's Basketball Coach at Coe College for 4 years.In addition to her basketball duties with the program, Bruner wrapped up her 17th season working as the color analyst for the radio broadcast of all FSU women’s basketball games in the 2023-24 season. She is often on FSU’s ACC Network Extra broadcasts alongside various play-by-play commentators.Learn more about Melissa Bruner here...
2024-07-2856 min
HVAC School - For Techs, By TechsMake Summer Work for You w/ Matt BrunerIn this episode of the HVAC School podcast, host Bryan Orr welcomes Matt Bruner to discuss the concept of a "summer survival guide" for HVAC professionals. They explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance during the busy summer season and share personal experiences on prioritizing family and personal well-being while managing the demands of the HVAC industry. The conversation delves into the importance of intentional planning before the summer rush begins. Matt shares how he and his family implement practices like scheduling an end-of-summer vacation, utilizing daycare services, and outsourcing lawn care to create more family time. Bryan...
2024-07-1144 minThe Rebound: Real Stories of Leadership, Resilience, and Long-Term SuccessSeamus Bruner - S3E16 - Controligarch'sThis week Coach Doherty talks with author Seamus Bruner. Seamus is the Associate Director of Research at the Government Accountability Institute (GAI). He has worked with Peter Schweizer since June 2011 and with GAI since January 2013 providing research & support for numerous New York Times best-sellers. That research has been featured on the front page of top publications like New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post and resulted in multiple 60 Minutes exposés. Bruner discusses the results of his findings with Coach and describes how "Controligarchs" are assuming control of critical resources around the world.T...
2024-06-0925 min
Now We're Getting SomewhereMatt's StoryIn today's podcast, I'm sharing an interview with my client, Matt Bruner. When I first met Matt, he was exhausted, burnt out, and *very* dissatisfied with his job. In fact, he told me on our initial consultation that he'd already decided to quit; it was just a matter of when. Perhaps you can relate? In our time together, Matt changed his work habits + his thoughts so significantly that he actually felt he didn't *have* to quit anymore. He wasn't burnt out anymore, he had a bunch more free time, and his jo...
2023-02-1543 min
Product for Product ManagementEP 21 - Pendo with Trevor BrunerIn this episode, Matt and Moshe discuss, again, the tool Pendo with Trevor Bruner, Product Lead at Tasktop, and the author of “Quick Start Guide to Product Management: What I Wish I Knew When Starting in Product Management”. Last time we explored Pendo in the Product Analytics series (Episode 2). This time, learn how Pendo is used for in-app messaging, from tooltips to on-boarding flows, NPS and a central resource center, and other use cases.Trevor can be reach on Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorbruner/ To purchase Trevor’s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tD...
2021-09-1532 min
The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastNurgleMatt and Jody discuss the durable and disgusting Nurgle team. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2021-03-301h 38The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastOur League RulesMatt and Jody breakdown their home-brew league rules. The Crush! League Rules 2.5 The Blitz Bowl Brawl Bonanza League Documents --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2021-03-021h 43The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastOrganized PlayMatt and Jody discuss organized play and how to run a successful Blitz Bowl (or Blood Bowl) league. The Blitz Bowl Brawl Bonanza (Winter League) Master Document: https://tinyurl.com/1g0udbq5 --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2021-02-151h 38The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastWood ElvesMatt and Jody do a deep dive into the first of three new teams in the Season 2 box: the Wood Elves! Doctor Faust's Painting Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCFAtGMXQZm6WfSMMLzvw Squidmar Miniatures Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvVs34GZb4k --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2021-02-021h 27
The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastThe Crush! - Second Season PreviewMatt and Jody discuss what to expect on the second season of the show; new episodes start February 1st! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2021-01-1811 minThe Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastThe Official FAQisodeMatt and Jody discuss the Blitz Bowl Season 2 FAQ document. Link to the FAQ: https://www.warhammer-community.com/faqs/#blood-bowl For a Discord invite, give us a holler on BGG or Facebook! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-12-171h 42The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastBalls!Matt and Jody review the ball cards from Season 2. --- No-Shave November: http://www.no-shave.org Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-12-011h 25
First Kick PodcastThe Deadliest Machinist w/Matt RobertsThis episode we talk to Matt Roberts of @robertsusamade . A lifetime of machining and fabrication led him to a job on a ship traveling the sea as a machinist, fabrication specialist to get the boat moving and in his spare time has been making his very own motorcycles parts line!
2020-11-2842 minThe Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastOur Favorite ModelsMatt and Jody rank their favorite models and teams! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-11-171h 53The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastSeason 2 (Part II)Matt and Jody review Blitz Bowl: Season 2. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-10-261h 38The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastSeason 2 (Part I)Matt and Jody discuss the changes brought by Season 2, and why we think they were made. Stay tuned for next episode when we (finally) do our formal review of the game- you won't have to wait long, it's coming out in just one week! --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-10-2051 minThe Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastBeing a BeginnerMatt and Jody discuss what it's like to be a beginner hobbyist, and doll out some advice for folks thinking about picking up a brush. Here's a YouTube Playlist of the videos we mentioned, and some more, that are great for beginner hobbyists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgaYAzu2_v87koVemarUe9TTKwV1F3K2 Reaper Master Series Triads (look for the "liners"): https://www.reapermini.com/paints/master-series-paints-triads Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz B...
2020-09-221h 32The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastBlood Bowl?Matt and Jody discuss what die hard Blood Bowlers think of Blitz Bowl, and whether Blitz Bowl is a good introduction to Blood Bowl.
2020-09-081h 12The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastThe Rules DocumentMatt and Jody (in their most self serving episode yet) talk about the newest version of their Official Unofficial Rules Document. Check out the Both Down Podcast here: http://bothdown.com/ ----- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-08-251h 32The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastMeet the MakerMatt and Jody talk with Blitz Bowl's designer, James Hewitt, about his design process and philosophy. Do yourself a favor and check out James's Goonhammer Interview and Needy Cat Games (links below). Do it now! Finding Games podcast: https://soundcloud.com/finding-games. Needy Cat Patreon: www.patreon.com/needycatgames Game Design Course: www.needycatgames.com/tickets Website: www.needycatgames.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/needycatgames Twitter: www.twitter.com/needycatgames Newsletter: https://needycatgames.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=38433034fe&u=4cea6bcdeae68790dedb912c2 Component Studio: https://component.studio/
2020-08-111h 14The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastDo It YourselfMatt and Jody discuss their philosophy and method of D.I.Y. gaming and home-brew rules writing. Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-07-271h 31The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastPower Rankings (Season 1)Matt and Jody compare their power rankings for every team from Season One. --- Blitz Bowl Fans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blitzbowl/ Discord Channel Invite: https://discord.gg/AUGEKnp Blitz Bowl BGG Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247104/blitz-bowl
2020-07-131h 29The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastThe Season 1 Expansion TeamsIn the final Season One Marquee Match-up, Matt and Jody take a look at the Undead and Halflings. Community Shoutout: 1:40 Undead: 4:25 Halflings: 55:51 Outro: 1:32:19
2020-06-301h 40
The Disruptors190. Rewriting the Black American Dream to Building Better Communities at Home | Majora CarterMajora Carter (@MajoraCarter) is an American urban revitalization strategist and broadcast producer/host from the South Bronx in New York whose career has spanned environment, economy, social mobility, and real estate development.Majora’s work has won major awards including a MacArthur ‘genius’ Grant, a Peabody Award, the Rudy Bruner Award Silver Medal, nine honorary doctorates, and is quoted on the walls of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture: “Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one.”In today’s episode we discuss:- Black Lives Matter...
2020-06-2248 minThe Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastTalking StrategyMatt and Jody discuss how to git gud! 0:00 -3:35 intro 3:35-6:35 Community Shout-out 6:45-36:00 Preamble and Early Game 36:00-1:14:00 Midgame 1:14:00-1:25:30 Endgame 1:25:40- Final Thoughts
2020-06-161h 30The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastOur Favorite TeamsMatt and Jody discuss their favorite team from the Season 1 Core Box. 2:50 - Community Shout-out 5:08 - Team Discussion 58:49 - Game Breakdown 1:18:00 - Outro
2020-05-271h 21The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastWe Sold OutOn this episode, Matt and Jody talk about new partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry. Time stamps: 0:00-2:45 intro 2:45-6:00 community shout out 6:26-15:40 A.B.C. Cabalvision 15:41-22:09 Astrogranite TM 23:41-27:40 Bloodweiser 27:50-33:30 S.I.G. 34:13-36:05 W.T.F?
2020-05-1937 minThe Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastKin Strife (Elven Union & Dark Elves)Matt and Jody tackle a marquee match-up between the Elven Union and Dark Elves! Editorial Note: There is no official Blitz Bowl expansion that features the Dark Elves- you will need to buy the full Blood Bowl kit from Games Workshop if you want the models (the box has enough models for two full Blitz Bowl teams). Show Some Teamwork! - 1:49 Elven Union - 2:54 Dark Elves - 39:00 Outro - 1:19:35
2020-05-051h 21The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastUnshuffling The Challenge Deck IIIMatt and Jody discuss the Endgame Challenge Cards.
2020-04-211h 22The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastBonus Episode: SCBBL Q2 Rules DocumentMatt and Jody discuss the Q2 Rules Document that is available for download here: https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/190577/scbbl-rules-documents
2020-04-1900 minThe Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastServants of the Dark Gods (Skaven & Chaos)Matt and Jody take a look at the Skaven and Chaos teams in another Marquee Matchup! 0:00 - 1:05 - Intro 1:05 - 6:55 - Community Shoutout 6:55 - 43:00 - Skaven 43:05 - 1:24:10 - Chaos 1:24:10 - Outro Links: Tabletop Simulator on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/ Gremdel's Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/v6eekkl
2020-04-071h 25The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastUnshuffling the Challenge Deck IIMatt and Jody continue their deep dive into the Challenge Card Deck- this week they run through the Bonus Plays!
2020-03-231h 29
The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastBonus Episode: The Tabletop Simulator ModMatt and special guest host, Josh, chat via Skype about the new Blitz Bowl Tabletop Simulator mod! Editorial Note: At one point we discuss the range ruler's length incorrectly. Josh has fixed the mod to reflect this error.
2020-03-2300 min
The Crush! Blitz Bowl PodcastUnshuffling the Challenge DeckIn Episode 5 of The Crush, Matt and Jody take a critical look at the Challenge Deck. We review each Challenge Card and talk about the best strategies and tactics for making the most of these scoring opportunities. 0:00 - Show Intro 2:30 - Show Us Some Teamwork: Community Shout Out 6:25 - Episode Overview and a discussion of Strategy vs. Tactics 17:55 - Hitting Challenges 32:55 - Offensive Challenges 49:22 - Positioning Challenges 1:13:50 - Style of play and the Challenge Deck 1:27:50 - Show Close
2020-03-101h 29