Chat 1 & Done

Discord Beard Sorcery Fireball Figurines Welcome back, weary travelers — and pull up a chair one last time . The candles are low, the mugs are full, and the tavern is absolutely unhinged as Chat 1 & Done wraps up Season 2 with none other than Mac from Coffee & D&D . This isn’t just another episode — it’s the final pour of the season , and we go out exactly how we came in: laughing too...

Welcome back, weary travelers, and gather ‘round the tavern table — because tonight’s guest isn’t just rolling for initiative… she’s rolling for DINNER. This week, Rudy, CJ, and Ciro welcome Jaime from D20 Dinner , the legendary crafter of handmade resin dice and the mastermind behind the world’s most chaotic meal-planning system. Why choose dinner the normal way when you can let a D20 decide whet...

Welcome back, weary travelers! Tonight the tavern doors swing open for a true force of nature — the CEO, founder, and chaotic-good soul behind The Crit Awards … Ivy ! That’s right: one of the hardest-working storytellers, community champions, and multi-hat-wearing wizards in the entire TTRPG realm pulls up a chair, and immediately things go off the rails. Just the way we like it. CJ and Rudy chat...

Discord Beard Sorcery Fireball Figurines Pull up a chair and mind the suspiciously crunchy snacks—tonight the tavern is sponsored by sore muscles and cursed dice . In this episode of Chat 1 & Done , CJ and the crew welcome Kali from Reps & Respawns to the table. She’s a D&D-loving, video-game-streaming competitive powerlifter who turned OCD, numbers, and a past eating disorder into som...

Discord Beard Sorcery Fireball Figurines Welcome back, brave adventurers! Tonight the tavern smells of sawdust, leather, laser scorch marks, and the faint aroma of a honey badger hopped up on cold brew — because we’re joined by the incredible Meghann from Elm Rose Designs ! Rudy and CJ roll initiative on a night of laughter, crafting chaos, Florida crop-top weather, and why none of us should be tr...

Discord Beard Sorcery Fireball Figurines Gather ‘round, travelers tonight the tavern welcomes a true wandering storyteller, the one and only Luke, a.k.a. The Nomadic Bard! Rudy and CJ pour the drinks and dive deep into the mind of a professional Game Master and indie TTRPG advocate who lives for the chaos, community, and caffeine that make tabletop storytelling magic. From running multiple campaig...

Beard Sorcery Welcome back, weary travelers! Tonight the tavern table is glowing with creative energy as Rudy and CJ are joined by none other than Jenel — aka Boss Jellybean , TTRPG author, showrunner, and Crit Award–nominated overlay designer! From the worlds of Fate Ultima and Talking XP to her very own game system Safe Mode Disabled , Jenel brings us on a wild ride through meta storytelling, di...

Beard Sorcery The tavern’s never been rowdier — because this week, the guest is one of our own. That’s right, the one, the only, the pant-less wonder himself — Dante , our chaotic in-field reporter, finally takes the hot seat to explain how he stumbled (and possibly streaked) his way into Chat 1 & Done. 🔥🎙️ Rudy and CJ dig deep — or at least as deep as Dante’s attention span allows — to uncov...

Welcome back, adventurers! The tavern doors swing wide once again, and this time a true champion steps inside — the incomparable Morgan from Tales Guild , better known across the realm as AttackOnMorgan ! 🎭⚔️ Rudy, CJ, and Dante sit down with Morgan for a night of laughter, storytelling, and total D&D mayhem. From live-action battles inside a real tavern to CRIT Award nominations and cosplay...

Beard Sorcery Welcome back, weary travelers! The fire’s warm, the dice are loaded, and tonight’s special guest has traveled far beyond the seas to join us in the tavern. 🌴🎲 Rudy and CJ crack open a cask with Andre from Tabletop Jamaica , the Dungeon Master and storyteller bringing island flavor to the world of tabletop RPGs. From accidental award-show crashes to the wild world of minis, 3D print...

Beard Sorcery Season 2 kicks off with a bang as the crew sits down with Mike , the founder and CEO of Arcane Circle —a groundbreaking all-in-one platform built by Game Masters, for Game Masters . From streamlining campaign management and virtual tables to verifying pro-level GMs through training modules, Mike shares how Arcane Circle aims to revolutionize tabletop RPGs. Join Rudy , CJ , and Mike a...

In this episode of Chat 1 & Done , we welcome Seth and Travis, the creators behind the revival of Altered World —a tabletop RPG decades in the making. They share the game’s fascinating origins, from 1980s inspirations like Shadowrun and GURPS to its unique blend of cyberpunk, sci-fi, fantasy, and time-twisting worldbuilding. We dive deep into: The 2d10 exploding dice system and its philosophy...

Grab a mug and slide into your seat, travelers — tonight’s tale brings the chaos of the big top straight into the tavern! 🎪✨ Rudy and CJ welcome Jo from Dice Circus , the Scottish ringmaster of one of the most chaotic, clown-free (don’t even say the word at her table) D&D live shows around. Together we swap war stories about overflowing dice bags, unfinished minis glaring at us from the shel...

Step into the tavern as CJ and Rudy welcome Matt from Dungeon Matters ! With over 20 years of DMing experience, Matt shares his passion for storytelling, miniature painting, and crafting epic encounters—like dropping a full-sized blue dragon into a meat-grinder one-shot. The crew dives into Matt’s DM style, the balance between planning and improvisation, and the wild stories only decades at the ta...

BeardSorcery What happens when you invite Coffee Horse and Legendary Toast into the tavern? Pure, unfiltered chaos. From spot-on Family Guy impressions to technical gremlins dropping signals mid-conversation, this episode has it all — and that’s before the dice even hit the table. Campaign plans go sideways, tangents spiral into hilarity, and the tavern vibes have never been rowdier. Grab a drink,...

In this unique episode of Chat 1 & Done , the tables turn as CJ becomes the guest! Together, the hosts explore: 🧝 The origins of Karakos , one of CJ’s earliest and most memorable characters. 👊 The battle-ready spirit of Tharn Doomfist and the tales of Tom Dorreto . ☕ A semi sneak peek into the Coffee n’ DND mini-campaign and the stories unfolding there. 🏆 CJ’s latest game win , bumping his rec...

Beard Sorcery In this episode of Chat 1 & Done , hosts Rudy and CJ sit down with GamingCreations for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about everything from rolling dice to painting minis. Whether you’re brand new to tabletop RPGs or a seasoned veteran, this one’s packed with laughs, insights, and stories from the table. Topics We Covered First-Time Character Creation – GamingCreations shares wh...

In this episode of Chat 1 & Done, the hosts welcome guest Sardonic Zero, an adventurer and dice-rolling enthusiast, for a lively discussion about Dungeons & Dragons. They share stories about character creation, favorite classes, and memorable campaign moments. The group debates the strongest caster class, explores homebrew horror campaign ideas, and plays a fun "Magical Item or Malarkey" game. The...

In this episode of Chat 1 & Done , we welcome back the incomparable Coffee Horse — the DM who can turn a natural one into a natural laugh. We dive into the art of minimal-prep DMing, handling player derailment, building unforgettable NPCs like Ron and Dilderon Sticky Gloom, and sneaking hidden easter eggs into expansive worlds. Along the way, we swap stories of outrageous dice rolls, detail-obsess...

Welcome back to the stickiest tavern in podcasting! In this episode of Chat 1 and Done , Rudy takes the hot seat as we dive deep into the world of spite-built D&D characters , gunslingers with magical bullets , and the ethically questionable cuisine of the Forgotten Realms (divine hot wings, anyone?). We also debut a brand-new D&D quiz game: Dungeons & Decisions , where the rules are m...

In this episode, CJ from the Nat 1 & Done podcast joins the discussion to unravel the complexities of character creation in Dungeons & Dragons. CJ shares insights into his creative process, emphasizing the importance of determining a character's play style and backstory before diving into mechanics. With a penchant for creating diverse and memorable characters, CJ talks about the joys of d...

In this lively episode of Chat One & Done, hosts welcome a new guest, Ciro, who boasts tales of wits sharper than a rogue's and charisma higher than any coin pouch. Ciro dives into their Dungeons & Dragons beginnings, sharing stories of their first session and character, the legendary Dr. Akula. Listeners are treated to tales of epic failures, legendary one-shot campaigns, and insights int...

Wander into the Chat 1 & Done Tavern as we welcome our very first guest: CoffeeHorse from the podcast Coffee & D&D . In this hilarious, off-the-rails premiere, we unpack cursed merch ideas, bardic rap battles, questionable magic items, and a rogue raccoon assassin with a death wish and an immovable rod. We also test Coffee’s knowledge in the ultimate game of "Magical Items or Malarkey"...