So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master
Tips and tricks to be the best Dungeon Master you can be! Taylor and Justin bring you into the world of Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs through this educational and comedic podcast. Weekly episodes will cover a wide array of themes and topics. And along the way, they fall victim to the disruptive, yet hilarious, tangent. So grab your armor, sharpen your blade, and pack your spellbook... it’s time to roll Initiative!
Episodes
This week get ready to rumble. In this corner, all the way from the Chesapeake, it’s Taylor Hellstrom and in this corner, standing at just under 6 foot 3, weighing in at a cool 200 apples, it’s Justin Gagliani! These two combatants are going head to head in combat! D&D Combat that is! We’re breaking down rolling for initiative, action economy, and running Monsters! No more talk.. Put up your dukes!
So You Wanna Be A DM presents The Travel Channel presents Dial T For Truth is an actual play series that uses the TTRPG, Kids on Bikes, to tell the story of 4 members of a documentary crew who's sent into the Amazon rainforest to explore the Null Sector. This mysterious and dangerous region of the jungle has been the graveyard for everyone who's traveled there before. Can the DFTF Crew be any different? Let's find out!
The Cast:
This week we’re getting creatively economic, gang! Because listen, sometimes this tabletop hobby can get expensive. Whether you’re playing online or in person, between the costs and subscription fees, books and minis and all the things you want to do for your table… being a DM in this economy is hard. So this episode is going to give you tips and tricks on how to play D&D on a BUDGET!
This week we’re delving into the realm of the fey! That’s right, gang, this episode is all about the Feywild where colors and emotions run wild! We’re going to go over the basics, like how to get there, what it’s like, and what kind of creatures can be found there! And how do Dungeon Masters incorporate the Feywild into their settings and their adventures!
This week we’re talking about the found families, the gangs, the guilds, the factions, baby! There’s the adventuring party sure, but sometimes you just want to be a part of something bigger than yourself. From the Harpers to the Zhentarim Mercenaries there’s all kinds of Factions in D&D! So let’s go over how to create a Faction including all the most important parts!
This week we’re helping Dungeon Masters start their adventures in fun and exciting new ways that DON’T involve Taverns at all! And let’s be clear, there’s nothing wrong with starting in a tavern and there’s definitely ways to spice that up. But today, we want to help people get creative about how their story begins!
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This week we’re taking a deep look into Villains, into Evil Adversaries, into Big Bad Evil Guys! That’s right, gang. Episode 56 was BBEGs 101, but in this episode we’re talking about the ins and outs of having the mastermind behind the main conflict such as their lair, their tactics, and what happens if they succeed? So without further ado, let’s jump into it!
This week we’re gathered today to humbly honor the broken, the beaten, and the damned. They fought bravely against ferocious monsters and cunning villains, but in the end, it was three strikes and they’re outta here! Get it yet? We’re talking about Character Death! How does it work, what are all the rules involved, and what if you want to handle death a little differently? We’ve got the DM Tips and Tricks fo...
In the Finale of OOPS All Healers, we continue the action that ended the last episode. Mr. Shale and his evil insurance elementals are trying to complete a ritual. Can the doctors and staff of St. Iyengar's stop it in time?! And what about their oaths?
The Cast:
Robbie Landis as Raph Sweetman: https://cloaksandcapesttrpg.com/home
Insha Fitzpatrick as Dr. Louie Grimshaw: www.inshafitzpatrick.com
Dragons as Dr. Erica Thomas: https://...
This week we’ve gotta take a moment to help out our baby DMs, our toddler DMs, our little tykes who are just figuring out how to read percentile dice. We’re going to be walking you through creating simple but memorable encounters for your table. Not only will we be sharing the secret recipe, but we’ll also give you a taste along the way…
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In Episode 5, Raph Sweetman, Dr. Teo, and Dr. Grimshaw have to handle an electrical issue at St. Iyengar's. Apparently, something's interfering with the generators and we've been informed: Mr. Shale is doing a ritual?!
The Cast:
Robbie Landis as Raph Sweetman: https://cloaksandcapesttrpg.com/home
Insha Fitzpatrick as Dr. Louie Grimshaw: www.inshafitzpatrick.com
Dragons as Dr. Erica Thomas: https://www.twitch.tv/iffounddeadplzrevivi...
This week we’re taking the road less traveled, off the beaten path. We’re ditching the main plot and we’re hitting the side quests! They’re not new, side quests have been around forever. But how do Dungeon Masters successfully navigate the detour and get back on track? And what about if you’re doing more of a sandbox setting, is it all side quests? Well, don’t worry gang the main plot of this epi...
In Episode 4 the waiting room is FULL of Kuo-toa from Shadow Island and the gossip is spreading throughout the hospital! Dr. Biddle, Dr. Thomas, and Raph have to navigate a busy hospital while getting down to the bottom of what's really going on at St. Iyengar!
The Cast:
Robbie Landis as Raph Sweetman: https://cloaksandcapesttrpg.com/home
Insha Fitzpatrick as Dr. Louie Grimshaw: www.inshafitzpatrick.com
This week we’re going over the littlest of guys, whether they’re familiars, companions, or mounts, we’re discussing how Dungeon Masters can use Pets! Large, small, for combat or for fun, Pets come in all shapes and sizes, so let's jump right into it!
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Episode 3 of OOPS All Healers doesn't take place in the St. Iyengar Research Hospital, but instead in Sewer City beneath the streets. Dr. Jelani, Dr. Teo, and Raph are helping out at a pop-up clinic to serve the people there. But an ordinary day of catching up and gossip turns into a life or death encounter!
The Cast:
Robbie Landis as Raph Sweetman: https://cloaksandcapesttrpg.com/home
Insha Fitzpatrick as Dr. Louie Grimshaw: www.i...
This week we’re covering everything GOBLIN, praise be to Maglubiyet. That’s right, gang! We’re talking about Goblin lore, Goblin stats, and Goblin up those player expectations to keep things fun and fresh! So how can Dungeon Masters use Goblins throughout their worldbuilding, encounters, and campaigns… well, let’s jump into it!
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In Episode 2, we meet Dr. Nyhira Jelani, head of neurosurgery, and Dr. Peter Biddle, a new Resident at St.Iyengar. They discover a strange case involving lost memories, but then mayhem strikes!
The Cast:
Robbie Landis as Raph Sweetman: https://cloaksandcapesttrpg.com/home
Insha Fitzpatrick as Dr. Louie Grimshaw: www.inshafitzpatrick.com
Dragons as Dr. Erica Thomas: https://www.twitch.tv/iffounddeadplzrevivify
This week we’re setting out to help Dungeon Masters who are trying to bring their players into the promised land known as Roleplay. For some, it may be the epitome of cringe. But that’s because they’re imagining a forced roleplay encounter during a corporate sales meeting. We, of course, refer to the art of portraying another person, of mastering empathy through acting, of collaborating with confidence.
OOPS All Healers is a limited series Actual Play that combines the fantasy of D&D and the genre of Medical Dramas. Our story takes place at the St. Iyengar Research Hospital on the Upper West Side of Sphinx City. And spoilers: the BBEG is the Insurance Company.
In Episode 1, we meet 3 of our main characters: Raph Sweetman, Dr. Louie Grimshaw, and Dr. Erica Thomas. As they navigate their own lives and patients, a unique case dem...
This week in honor of our upcoming actual play, OOPS All Healers, we’re going to talk about how to make your D&D game into a Medical Drama. What’s that genre even about? And how does D&D factor in when the system isn’t made for this at all? We’ve got some tips and tricks so you can give it a try for yourself! So let’s not waste any time… Doctor! This listener’s dying! They need 100...
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