Rise of the GM

125. Questions that Drive Play 02.07.2026 1:08:30 ↓

Learn to ask the kind of questions that move your game forward at the table!

124. Fabula Ultima 25.06.2026 1:30:24 ↓

Matthew and Adam are joined by guest go-host Evan Bright to talk about the JRPG "Fabula Ultima"

123. 5 Room Dungeons 04.06.2026 1:20:15 ↓

Learn this incredibly helpful structure for putting together fast and easy encounters...and even campaigns!

122. Mechanics of GMing - Choice 28.05.2026 1:08:27 ↓

How effectively use Choice at your table for best results!

121. Beg, Borrow, Steal - Critical Effects from Red Markets 21.05.2026 57:56 ↓

How can you use Critical Effects from "Red Markets" in the TTRPG you're playing?

120. Beg, Borrow, Steal - Stakes from Upwind 14.05.2026 1:07:01 ↓

Looking at the way stakes are used in "Upwind" and how you might steal that for your tabletop RPG!

118. Avatar Legends RPG with Sam Grant 07.05.2026 1:26:48 ↓

Join Adam and guest co-host Sam Grant as they talk about the Avatar Legends RPG system.

119. Beg, Borrow, Steal - Twists (SCRPG) 06.05.2026 1:23:41 ↓

How do you keep failure from tanking your game?

117. Beg, Borrow, and Steal - The Escalation Die! 09.04.2026 55:06 ↓

Join Adam and Matthew as they start a new mini-series looking at what you can bring from other game systems to enhance your table-top enjoyment!

116. Proactive Roleplaying with Rob Henry 02.04.2026 1:42:15 ↓

Learn how to initiate great roleplaying at your table!

115. Foes - Legendary and Great Old Ones 27.03.2026 1:08:09 ↓

Matthew and Adam end the "Foes" series by talking about the Apex...the Legendary and the Unique Great Old Ones!

114. Foes - Monsters as Traps 19.03.2026 1:27:08 ↓

Sometimes the environment IS the Foe!

113. Foes - Hostile Organizations 12.03.2026 1:01:35 ↓

Adam and Matthew talk about what it's like when you aren't just facing a single villain...but an entire hostile organization!

112. Foes - Bounty Hunters and Assassins 06.03.2026 1:07:45 ↓

Continuing in the "Foes" series, Matthew and Adam look at the deadly Bounty Hunters and Assassins!

111. Foes - Guardians 27.02.2026 1:19:11 ↓

Join Adam and Matthew as they continue in the Foes series talking about Guardians!

110. Judging at a Gaming Convention 19.02.2026 1:26:14 ↓

Guest host Barry Hudek talks about the wonderful world of Gaming Conventions and why it's important to run games!

109. Foes - Bosses, Masterminds, & Villains 13.02.2026 1:15:57 ↓

The episode where the Foe has a plan!

108. Foes - Monsters and Beasts 30.01.2026 1:19:16 ↓

Continuing in the "Foes" series Adam and Matthew discuss 'Monsters & Beasts'

107. Foes - Minions & Regulars 23.01.2026 1:20:08 ↓

Josh Morton joins Adam and Matthew as they kick off the new series "Foes" starting with Minions and Regulars!

106. Engaging Players Between Sessions pt 2 16.01.2026 1:09:22 ↓

Join Adam and Matthew as they talk about recaps, cliffhangers, and campaign notes as ways to keep players engaged between sessions.

105. Engaging Players Between Sessions pt 1 08.01.2026 1:18:04 ↓

How do you keep the world alive when the dice aren't rolling?! That's what we talk about today!

104. Adventure Types - Journeys and Quests 18.12.2025 1:06:03 ↓

Join Matthew and Adam as they finish the last in the Adventure Types series - Journeys and Quests!

103. Adventure Types - Contests 11.12.2025 1:05:51 ↓

Join Adam and Matthew as they delve into the next Adventure Type in the series: The Contest!

102. Professional Game Mastering with Ian Arguilles 04.12.2025 1:09:07 ↓

Matthew and Adam welcome guest-host Ian Arguilles from UnfoundFables to talk about professional Game Mastering!

101. Adventure Types - Exploration and Mapping 14.11.2025 1:22:02 ↓

Matthew and Adam explore the types of adventures that are NOT combat...Exploration and Mapping adventures!