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Dungeon Master's Apprentice - Podcast

Dungeon Master's Apprentice

Tips and tricks for new Dungeon Masters, including world building, roleplaying, and engaging with your players in unique and fun ways

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every 10 days
Average duration
64 minutes
Episodes
98
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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38. Answering Frequently Asked Questions w Brett Clark!

38. Answering Frequently Asked Questions w Brett Clark!

You got questions? Well we got answers! Brett's back in the house to talk about some common conundrums that may pop up in your game. 

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00:41:21  |   Wed 04 Aug 2021
37. Sci-Fi+D&D=? w Brett Clark!

37. Sci-Fi+D&D=? w Brett Clark!

In preparation for a very special Sci-Fi themed campaign, Brett and I talk about how to merge interplanetary space travel with boss-level dragon fights. Is it possible to merge futuristic themes with…
00:30:38  |   Wed 28 Jul 2021
36. The Main Character w João Junqueira!

36. The Main Character w João Junqueira!

This week we finally get to reconnect with our good friend John, who very recently moved back to Brazil. Once we catch up with him, we delve into whether it's okay for a party to have rotating main c…

00:43:32  |   Sun 18 Jul 2021
35. A Change of Scenery w Brett Clark!

35. A Change of Scenery w Brett Clark!

Brett's back after a long week of work to discuss how long you should spend in each setting in your campaign. Should you settle into one location or bounce around a roulette of demi-planes? Also, we …

00:55:07  |   Fri 09 Jul 2021
34. One on One-Shot w Nathan Wentzell!

34. One on One-Shot w Nathan Wentzell!

Nathan is back in the house and we're here to answer one simple question: can D&D be played with just 2 people? We put it to the test and turns out, it's actually pretty awesome! This episode follows…

01:01:41  |   Wed 30 Jun 2021
33. When to Show Your Party Mercy w Nathan Wentzell!

33. When to Show Your Party Mercy w Nathan Wentzell!

Nathan joins me for an in-person podcast in which we unbox a mystery dice set, talk about whether you should spare your party's lives in a tough encounter, and delve into the seven subsections of the…

00:51:05  |   Wed 23 Jun 2021
32. Giving Your DM a Break w Brett Clark and Nathan Wentzell!

32. Giving Your DM a Break w Brett Clark and Nathan Wentzell!

Being the DM week after week, session after session can get a little tiresome. That's why we got the boys back to discuss ways that you can take a little off your DM's plate. Trust me, they'll apprec…

00:57:11  |   Fri 11 Jun 2021
31. Shaking Up Your Encounters w Brett Clark!

31. Shaking Up Your Encounters w Brett Clark!

Are you tired of the same old combat scenarios? Well Brett and I are here to discuss how you can throw a nasty curveball at your players and keep them on their heels. We also debrief Brett's first ti…

00:58:47  |   Sun 30 May 2021
30. Pregaming w Brett Clark and Nathan Wentzell!

30. Pregaming w Brett Clark and Nathan Wentzell!

Moments before Brett's first time DMing, we hop on the Zoom with Nate to get the jitters out, talk about our new characters, what it feels like to DM for the first time, and answer some last-minute q…

01:01:59  |   Fri 21 May 2021
29. The D&D Classes Bracket w Nathan Wentzell!

29. The D&D Classes Bracket w Nathan Wentzell!

Nathan and I borrow a segment from another podcast (again). This time, we're comparing and contrasting our top 8 D&D classes to see which one comes out on top. Listen as we debate these very importan…

00:43:32  |   Sun 09 May 2021
28. D&D Personality Quiz w Nathan Wentzell!

28. D&D Personality Quiz w Nathan Wentzell!

We're back with the familiar voice of Nathan Wentzell to discuss his recent total party kill, a successful PvP tournament with a twist, and personality quizzes! First, we find out what fantasy race w…

00:57:20  |   Sat 01 May 2021
27. Making Friends Through D&D w Brett Clark!

27. Making Friends Through D&D w Brett Clark!

Whether you're making new friends or strengthening the ones you already have, D&D is a great way to get to know someone, and we've got Brett on the show to prove it to you. Of course we get off topic…

01:00:05  |   Sat 17 Apr 2021
26. The Many Aspects of Fantasy w Mitch Hearn!

26. The Many Aspects of Fantasy w Mitch Hearn!

New guest alert! This week we're joined by my good friend Mitch to talk about being a guest DM, seeking approval from your players, and whether Halo is considered fantasy. This is one of my favourite…

01:13:09  |   Wed 07 Apr 2021
25. NADDPOD Listening Party w Nathan Wentzell!

25. NADDPOD Listening Party w Nathan Wentzell!

Nathan is back and we're talking new characters whilst we listen to NADDPOD music by the talented Emily Axford. Unfortunately we could not do the music justice, as Zoom automatically mutes one's audi…

00:57:02  |   Fri 02 Apr 2021
24. Runescape Listening Party

24. Runescape Listening Party

After months of ordering the wrong cords, I finally figured out how to play music through my mixer. This episode is a celebration of that minor accomplishment and a tribute to the generous creators o…
01:00:00  |   Thu 25 Mar 2021
23. Fireside Chats w John Junqueira!

23. Fireside Chats w John Junqueira!

It's been a while since our last episode, so John and I are back to debrief our last episode and discuss the peaks and valleys of our last few home sessions while dispensing our wisdom throughout. Ad…

00:41:45  |   Sat 13 Mar 2021
22. Actual Play One-Shot w Dave Adiem, John Junqueira, and Nathan Wentzell!

22. Actual Play One-Shot w Dave Adiem, John Junqueira, and Nathan Wentzell!

To celebrate 500 listens, the boys came together to record a one-shot episode that may end up being more of a two-shot. We had a lot of fun with this episode and want to thank you all for listening. …

01:13:54  |   Sun 28 Feb 2021
21. Shifting from Player to DM w Simon Dudtschak!

21. Shifting from Player to DM w Simon Dudtschak!

In the second instalment of the Dudtschak series, Simon joins the podcast to discuss the joys of being a player and the satisfaction of being a DM. Simon talks about his many (dead) characters and gi…

00:57:35  |   Sun 21 Feb 2021
20. The Importance of Collaboration w Justin Dudtschak

20. The Importance of Collaboration w Justin Dudtschak

For our 20th episode, we're joined by my cousin Justin as we discuss the misadventures of our childhoods, our first D&D sessions together, and the power of teamwork! 


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01:17:25  |   Thu 11 Feb 2021
19. Grabbing the Spear w Nathan Wentzell

19. Grabbing the Spear w Nathan Wentzell

This episode Nathan and I do some debriefing and talk about reigniting the spark in your home games. Then, we shamelessly rip off a segment from another show. Sue us. Also, I'll try to be a little qu…
01:27:27  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
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