Matt Bruner & Jody Kropholler

Dungeon Master Diaries

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Dungeon Master Diaries is a podcast about Shadowdark and other role-playing games where two GMs talk about their recent experiences at the table, and hopefully give you something useful that you can take to yours.

Author

Matt Bruner & Jody Kropholler

Episodes

Playing Online 27.08.2025 1:00:16

Matt and Jody discuss playing online! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a produ...

The Meadery Mishap - Adventure Review 21.08.2025 1:01:05

Matt and Jody diuscuss the adventure module The Meadery Mishap ! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeo...

Tales From the Loop + Kids on Bikes 2e 05.08.2025 1:02:55

Matt and Jody diuscuss their recent campaign of Tales From the Loop using the Kids on Bikes 2e system! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over...

Strong Start: A Gauntlet 03.08.2025 56:41

Matt and Jody diuscuss starting a session with a short gauntlet! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. I...

Reflecting on a Mediocre Session 01.08.2025 1:01:14

Matt and Jody diuscuss and reflect on a recent session that was just okay. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio...

Barrowmaze + Shadowdark 23.07.2025 1:05:16

Matt and Jody diuscuss and review the Barrowmaze megadungeon. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It i...

Shadowdark Goes To 10 15.07.2025 1:00:32

Matt and Jody diuscuss running a session for six level ten characters! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio netw...

Creating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with Michael Putlack) 09.07.2025 57:42

Matt and Jody interview Miachel Putlack from Night Noon Games about his awesome zine Creating & Adapting Monsters for Shadowdark RPG (with mini bestiary). GET THE ZINE HERE: https://nightnoongames.itch.io/shadowdark-monsters For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Libra...

It's a Mailbag Episode! 25.06.2025 58:26

Matt and Jody answer some questions from listeners! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced...

The Keep on the Borderlands 10.06.2025 1:05:06

Matt and Jody discuss and review the Caves of Chaos, from the famous module The Keep on the Borderlands. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a pr...

Con Game 03.06.2025 1:01:29

Matt and Jody discuss their recent trip to KublaCon in Burlingame, CA. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio netw...

Where Are We? 21.05.2025 1:00:01

Matt and Jody discuss maps, and how to use them at the table! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It i...

Boss Baby 15.05.2025 54:22

Matt and Jody discuss designing a baby boss battle! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced...

An Episode About Splitting The Party, But Also Not About That 08.05.2025 57:06

Matt and Jody discuss splitting the party, and also lots of other things. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio n...

Are You Feelin' Lucky? 01.05.2025 1:02:10

Matt and Jody discuss Luck Tokens. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholl...

Writer's Block 24.04.2025 1:00:33

Matt and Jody discuss how to get started when you're staring at a blank page. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Rad...

Master Cast 08.04.2025 54:59

Matt and Jody discuss spellcasting in Shadowdark. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner....

Shadowdark and 5th Edition D&D: The Venn Diagram 02.04.2025 1:00:46

Matt and Jody discuss the similarities and differences in gameplay experience, between Shadowdark and 5th Edition D&D. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here . For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the A...

Let's Make a Deal 27.03.2025 53:39

Matt and Jody discuss making deals with players. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here . For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of t...

Downtime & Didacts 06.03.2025 1:04:38

Matt and Jody discuss the downtime actitivies carousing and learning. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here . For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries...

The "Fighting Man" 26.02.2025 52:28

Matt and Jody discuss the Fighter Class. To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here . For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Sting...

Meet the Maker (An Interview with Kelsey Dionne) 10.02.2025 1:22:24

Matt and Jody interview Kelsey Dionne! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here . For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Sting...

Rizz 03.02.2025 59:29

Matt and Jody discuss the Charisma stat! To get notified on March 11th when the Arcane Library Kickstarter goes live click here . For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Sti...

Death Comes for the Archbishop 28.01.2025 54:02

Matt and Jody discuss yet another instance of Matt killing Jody's character! For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler...

Prepping a Ritual 21.01.2025 52:25

Matt and Jody prep a session in real time, focusing on a Cthulian ritual at the end of a module. For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here . Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library . Credits: Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced...