Dungeon Master of None
A general interest podcast for fans of Dungeons and Dragons and RPGs
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 58 minutes
- Episodes
- 436
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
175 - Back to Magic School
Grab your wands and quills because MAGIC SCHOOL is in session. Inspired by the upcoming release of STRIXHAVEN for D&D, DMs Rob and Matt discuss the stories and pitfalls of using a magical school, col…
174 - Worldbuilding 201: Monster Ecology
Matt and Rob discuss recent book announcements, read a classic Dragon Magazine article, and dig into the biology and behavior of your favorite RPG monsters!
Music:
Pac Div - Roll the Dice Skillet - M…
173 - Railroading
It's the Great Railroading Debate! Get your ticket punched and head into our dining car for a discussion of railroading and player agency. Choo choo, Dungeon Masters.
172 - 12 Tactical Studies Rules for Life
It's time to talk about the train wreck that is the corpse of TSR a.k.a. the "New TSR Games" a.k.a. "Weekend at Ernie's." Matt introduces Rob to the cast of grifters and bigots behind this company be…
171 - TEASER Scuttlebutts and Discourses
Preview of our June 2021 Patreon exclusive episode! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone for the full episode for a discussion of DMing for Jack Black, Railroading, playing other sy…
170 - Class Warfare: Talking Barbarians & Paladins with Paul Sturtevant
Our favorite historian, Paul Sturtevant of the Public Medievalist, is back to talk with us about the barbarian and paladin. But first...flails are cancelled! Then, stick around for a great conversat…
BONUS - An Interview with Caleb Stokes of Hebanon Games
Rob sits down to talk with Caleb Stokes about his many many many projects, especially his upcoming Kickstarter, Fae's Anatomy!
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169 - Talking Horror, Publishing, and Ravenloft with Alex Clippinger
Our favorite D&D writer from St. Louis (who is NOT a member of the Veiled Prophet ball) is back to share his experience publishing his stuff, writing for larger projects, and running horror games. Al…
168 - Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft: Part II
Matt and Rob dive into the actual Domains of Dread -- there's evil carnivals, dangerous games, sewer steampunk, land of the influencers, and more!
Music:
Pac Div - Roll the Dice Phantom of the Oper…
167 - Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft: Part I
Hey, it's new book time and it's a good one. Lots of great Dungeon Master advice in this one, folks.
166 - May the Mailbag be With You
Matt and Rob answer your mail! Death! Reading campaign settings! How to pronounce "McElroy"! It's all here folks.
Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice Dethklok - Go Forth and Die Fief - II The Postman T…
TEASER 165 - Making Villains
TEASER for our first premium episode: Making Villains. You can join the International DM Union by subscribing to our Patreon page to get the full episode plus write-ups and stats for each villain.
164 - Lessons from the 4e Dungeon Master's Guide
Matt and Rob are back "In the Garage" for Dungeon Master tips, advice, and strategy from the 4th Edition Dungeon Master's Guide. There's some real hidden gems, solid advice, and useful tables for pla…
163 - O Brother My Brother Where Art Thou: Learning from TAZ
Matt and Rob discuss THE ADVENTURE ZONE, specifically the now-finished arc, Graduation, which has generated some discourse. There's a lot to learn from other DMs, even and especially Travis McElroy. …
BONUS - The Illrigger and the Warlord
WARNING: This is a very niche episode reviewing the design and making of third-party classes for 5e D&D. DM Matt dives into the excellent Illrigger by MCDM Productions and our own Warlord. Links belo…
BONUS - Best of Year Three
It's a clip show! Listen back to our episodes on running games for kids, MST3K-style riffs for the awful Dungeons and Dragons film, our interview with game designer Olivia Hill, our trip back in time…
BONUS - Patreon Announcement
Patreon is live! Join the International DM Union for a bonus episode and a cool homebrew thing each month! Plus, you get all of our backlog of neat stuff. This month: the Warlord class for 5e! Give u…
162 - Domains of Dread
Ahead of the publication of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, Matt and Rob talk about the SPOOKIEST official Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting -- the Domains of Dread! Spooky, scary, and more tha…
161 - Worldbuilding: Adventure Hubs
You have built the perfect world. Now, with DM Matt and Rob as your guides, let's turn it into something to adventure in. Links:
160 - 25 Resources for Dungeon Masters
DMs Matt and Rob have compiled their 25 favorite tools, resources, and websites to help you build, plan, and run your campaigns! Links below! DMofNone Patreon coming soon! Let us know what you woul…