Bards and Barrels

So you finished your first campaign or starter set? Whats next? The guys share some tips and tricks that they have come across as they get set to revive their party from Decent in Avernus and move in…

In this episode the guys talk with Sean Winningham aka Crit Hit The Giant who has been documenting his journey into Dungeons and Dragons with a ton of content across his various social media channels…

It's another beer this week. This time getting quite spicy as we tackle the Spicy Pickle Fight from Nebraska Brewing Company! This is a good one!

The guys take on the strongest and most hoppy beer yet -- Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale from Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

If 8% ABV beers are your thing...then you need to listen to…

Time to drop another class review! The guys got a little chatty as this episode is longer than normal but after getting last week off it's about time they got their butt in great!

Also they take a loo…

In this post-Christmas episode the guys get a taste of Ellie's Brown Ale from Avery Brewing Company in Boulder, Colorado! Also, a guest a appearance from a chilly, some might say abominable, friend o…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the entire Bards and Barrels family out there!

Here is a holiday special for you....playable Santa PC, Christmas in Faerun, Holiday beer and as always all the lau…

The crackle of the fire, jingle bells, and the opening crack of a bottle of Shiner Holiday Cheer. This delicious peach and pecan holiday beer is the focus of the crew this week. 

Maybe you thought it was missing or that we decided not to do it in Season 2. Well you are wrong on both counts, The MAILBAG returns! We have a solid array of questions to tackle in this one so don't…

The boys get back to some good ol' craft beer! This time sampling the Citra Pale Ale from Upslope Brewing in Boulder, Colorado. Take a listen!

One more episode for the aspiring Dungeon Master. This time honing in on the mechanics you need to know at the table and the general running of the game. 

This week the boys crack open Dead Man's Run from Cosmic Eye Brewing in Lincoln, Nebraska. Is this premium American lager the gateway beer for all the non-craft beer drinkers among us? Might be time …

This episode is all about the bori....wait....you might be actually surprised with what you can do with the versatile fighter class! The crew is ready to drop some knowledge on this typically overloo…

This is The Opening Crack a side show to Bards and Barrels where the guys taste and review a featured brew they had on the show!

After the interesting beer a couple weeks ago the guys get garlicky wit…

Here comes the third part of our epic journey into becoming the Dungeon Master! We totally say this is the last one but shhhhh there will be one more. Check it out!

This is The Opening Crack a side show to Bards and Barrels where the guys taste and review a featured brew they had on the show!

This week,  we head to pistachio town with Pants off, Dance off  a crea…

Part two of our "Becoming the Dungeon Master" series dives into running a session zero and getting to know your players, running the "hook" to give your players a taste of the game and how you can pr…

This is the inaugural episode of The Opening Crack a side show to Bards and Barrels where the guys taste and review a featured brew they had on the show!

This week,  the citrusy notes of Pseudo Sue a …

Time to kick off SEASON 2! The guys gather back up and let us know about new things to expect in this upcoming season as well as taking their initial dive into becoming a Dungeon Master. 

Ross, Brett and Phil look back at some of the fun from Season 1 and give a preview of what is to come in Season 2! Along with a  major announcements!