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Bards and Barrels

Are you new to Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you looking to hear about the game from the perspective of a few thirty-something dads who play regularly and like to have fun? Look no further than Bards and Barrels! Our podcast is the perfect introduction to the world of DnD, with engaging discussions, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join us bi-weekly as we explore the game and share our experiences as players and Dungeon Masters.

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Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
76
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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S4 Ep. 1 - Let's Kick Off Season 4!

S4 Ep. 1 - Let's Kick Off Season 4!

SEASON 4! Lets goooo. The guys have a discussion about what you can expect through out season 4 and the changes coming this year. 

00:36:20  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
BONUS Episode - TTRPG Shuffle: WotC and Darrington Press

BONUS Episode - TTRPG Shuffle: WotC and Darrington Press

We chat about the teleportation circle that has moved at least two people from Wizards of the Coast to Darrington Press this week. 

00:24:20  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
S3 Ep 20: That's a wrap...on Season 3

S3 Ep 20: That's a wrap...on Season 3

We look back on the fun that was season three and what is to come in season four of Bards and Barrels!

00:13:42  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
S3 Ep 19: Using the Help Action

S3 Ep 19: Using the Help Action

This week the guys pay tribute to the Beatles and then dive into using the help action and other ways that you can help out while playing DnD! 

00:15:23  |   Thu 29 May 2025
BONUS: The Opening Crack - Breckenridge Brewery: IPA Review

BONUS: The Opening Crack - Breckenridge Brewery: IPA Review

On this Opening Crack we review FOUR IPAs from Breckenridge Brewery! We had a blast tasting and discussing these brews. Stand by for the usual shenanigans in long form as well taste, rate and have a …

00:56:48  |   Thu 15 May 2025
S3 Ep 18: Combat Strategies for the Bad Guys

S3 Ep 18: Combat Strategies for the Bad Guys

While it might seem that most monsters, cultist and general enemies just like to line up and get their butt kicked. The reality is they are strategizing too. Plotting an ambush, laying traps and mayb…

00:22:55  |   Thu 08 May 2025
S3 Ep 17: The Opening Crack - Abbey Ale

S3 Ep 17: The Opening Crack - Abbey Ale

This week's beer comes to you from Martin City Brewing in Kansas City, it's the Belgian Style Abbey Ale. Buckle up becasue unsurprisingly the guys go off the rails a bit in this episode. 

00:21:06  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
S3 Ep 16: Species Review - Human

S3 Ep 16: Species Review - Human

Another species review incoming! This time it's all about YOU, the humans. 

00:16:36  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
S3 Ep 15: The Opening Crack: Tezcatlipoca

S3 Ep 15: The Opening Crack: Tezcatlipoca

This weeks beer, Tezcatlipoca, comes from Diametric Brewing Company in Lee's Summit, Missouri!

00:17:33  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
S3 Ep 14: Class Review - Artificer

S3 Ep 14: Class Review - Artificer

The last and possibly one of the more complex classes coming at you. This is the last in our original series reviewing the classes available in 2014 DnD 5e. 

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00:37:32  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
S3 Ep 13: The Opening Crack: Black Walnut Wheat Ale

S3 Ep 13: The Opening Crack: Black Walnut Wheat Ale

A unique beer from makes it's way to the table from Piney River Brewing Company, Black Walnut Wheat Ale. This was a fun episode, we hope you enjoy!

00:18:17  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
S3 Ep 12: Species Review - Elf

S3 Ep 12: Species Review - Elf

They guys debut of our first species review! Enter the classic elf. Come see why this should be the next species of your character!

00:12:20  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
S3 Ep 11: The Opening Crack - Pickle Sour

S3 Ep 11: The Opening Crack - Pickle Sour

Here we go again. The guys take a sip of a pickle sour....find out how this beer, coming from Loveland Aleworks in Loveland, Colorado, tickled the tastebuds.

00:16:45  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
S3 Ep 10: New Year, New Mailbag!

S3 Ep 10: New Year, New Mailbag!

We hit the ol' DnD mailbag once again! Come see what is on the docket today.

00:35:37  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
BONUS: A Very Merry Bards and Barrels Christmas

BONUS: A Very Merry Bards and Barrels Christmas

Merry Christmas to you and yours from the Bards and Barrels crew! This one has a bit everything in it....but that generally means that hilarity will ensue. Enjoy!

00:43:54  |   Tue 24 Dec 2024
S3 Ep 9: The Opening Crack: Lightshine Helles Lager

S3 Ep 9: The Opening Crack: Lightshine Helles Lager

Wibby Brewing in Longmont, Colorado provides an award winning Helles Lager this week. This crips, refreshing lager known as the Lightshine Helles is truly something to behold! Check it out. 

00:16:19  |   Thu 05 Dec 2024
S3 Ep 8: The Opening Crack: Sea Salt and Lime - Supra Deluxe Premium Lager

S3 Ep 8: The Opening Crack: Sea Salt and Lime - Supra Deluxe Premium Lager

A Japanese style lager the Sea Salt and Lime Supra Deluxe makes its way to the table for the guys to taste. Surprisingly this comes from Modist Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota...who'd have thought …

00:23:30  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
S3 Ep 7: Food, Water and Encumbrance...oh my.

S3 Ep 7: Food, Water and Encumbrance...oh my.

Ok, does anyone follow the encumbrance rules? Not sure we have paid too much attention to it but we may have some cool ideas on how to incorporate them situationally. 

00:14:50  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
S3 Ep 6: The Opening Crack: Carpe Brewem Old Fashioned Imperial Stout

S3 Ep 6: The Opening Crack: Carpe Brewem Old Fashioned Imperial Stout

We head into high ABV territory this week the hefty Carpe Brewem Old Fashioned Imperial Stout from Empyrean Brewing in Lincoln, Nebraska.

00:26:37  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
S3 Ep 5 - Alignment

S3 Ep 5 - Alignment

Lawful Good, Chaotic Neutral, Neutral Neutral and everything in between. Today we talk alignments and why you should care about them.

00:16:23  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
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