Dungeon Master's Apprentice

If you could hand-select a party, which classes would you want represented? In this episode, we roll for initiative and then go through a snake-draft-style selection with Brett and Nathan to see what class is going first overall and what class is being neglected. Follow along as we go through four rounds of selections to determine what makes up the ideal party and why. This one was a lot of fun to...

We're back with everyone's favourite guest who has never played D&D, Bryat, to talk all things fantasy. Topics include the origins of common tropes in fiction, the Pokémon generation 4 remakes, anime, and horror in video games.  Let us know whether you prefer the name "fantasy fixation" or "fiction fixation" on Instagram @dungeonmasterpod. As well, thank you to this week's sponsor, Newsly...

In the third instalment of the World Building series, Brett and I are here to talk about the campaign that's on our horizon: the Maze Campaign. Not only do we discuss what this new world is going to look like, but we also go through what every DM should have in mind before entering a new adventure. Of course, we dip into a few other unrelated subjects such as homecoming, birthdays, and inventing o...

On October 9, 2020, the first ever episode of Dungeon Master's Apprentice was recorded alone in my apartment and then sent as an .mp3 to my friends in our iMessage groupchat. One year later, we've got big Nate on the pod to reflect on a year of content creating. We discuss our early projects, listen back to the very first episode, talk about my recent intro to Warhammer 40k, and get a surprise vis...

In this long awaited for sequel to episode 3, we've got more guests than ever before to brainstorm a new setting for our next main campaign. Our regular adventure is winding to an end and it's time to start thinking about what sort of world we would all be interested in playing in, and we eventually land on a very intriguing and unique idea that could easily be incorporated into your own home game...

Let's face it - D&D is full of theatrics, which is why we brought in actor, playwright, and longtime friend Alex to give us his interpretation of how to put on a show at your table. We also get into some very serious debates on salt vs peanuts, dive into some new segments, talk about our origins as performers, and test Alex's vast movie knowledge. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Newsly! Go t...

Not only is it fun to take a break from DMing and play a few sessions every so often, but it can also open your eyes to how life is on the other side of the screen. We brought in expert player Brett Clark to help explain the importance of being both a player and a dungeon master at your table. This one's chalked full of some good tips for players and DMs, so be sure to give it a listen! Thank you...

DMA hits the road again, this time coming at you from London, Ontario with longtime friend and new player Hunter! In this episode we talk about just how easy it is to start playing D&D and how to do so on a budget. We also talk about D&D's representation in media, dice collections, and the character creation process! Thank you to this week's sponsor, Newsly! Go to https://newsly.me/ and us...

We got him hooked, folks! Dave's one-shot has turned into our main campaign and he's here to talk about his approach to being a dungeon master the second time around. This one's chalked full of some good pointers, so make sure to listen and tell your friends! Thank you to this week's sponsor, Newsly! Go to https://newsly.me/ and use promo code DUNGE0N2021 (that's a zero not an o) to get a one mont...

Our very own hall of famer Dave Adiem is back and he's ready to run a one-shot for our friends! Having your players run a one-shot is a great way to get to finally roll up that character you've been thinking about, and who knows, maybe the one-shot turns into a full-on campaign! Join us for this very fun episode where we bounce around a few interesting ideas and discuss what makes a good one-shot....

For the first time ever, DMA hits the road for a remote recording at Neil's place! In this episode, Brett, Neil, and I talk about our love for fiction as a whole, what initially drew us to D&D, and the most important things to consider when making a character. It was an honour and a pleasure to record in the Robertson-Waterbury household; we had a blast with this episode and I hope you guys do...

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.  Additionally, we have a brand new sponsor, Newsly! Go to https://newsly.me/ and use promo code DUNGE0N2021 (that's a zero not an o) to get a one month free subscription!  And as always, thanks for listening, and be sure to send us your questions to @dungeo...

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 the fifth edition of D&D, or are you better off finding a different TTRPG altogether?  We will be following up on how this campaign went in future episodes, so be sure to stay tuned. And of course, as...

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 characters, or if the spotlight should always be shared equally.  As always, thanks for listening, and make sure to send us a DM on Instagram @dungeonmasterpod!

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 finally land on a new name for an old segment! This was a funny and informative episode, and it's always a pleasure to be in such great company! As always, thanks for listening, and please give us a ra...

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 the adventures of Nathan AKA Crayton, a resourceful and powerful ranger who investigates an orcish hideout in a deep, mysterious jungle. We had a lot of fun recording this one, so be sure to give...

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 icy plane of Frostfell. As always, thanks for listening and please give us a follow in Instagram @dungeonmasterpod

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 appreciate it. We also wax about basketball, Lost, and Mars (the planet), so you won't want to miss out! As always, thanks for listening, and give us a follow on Instagram @dungeonmasterpod, I promise I'll s...

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 time DMing and a very intense boss battle.  As always, thanks for listening, and don't forget to give us a follow on Instagram @dungonmasterpod!

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 questions. This episode was just as fun as the session that followed, and we'll definitely have Brett on to update us on how he think it went. As always, thanks for listening and give us a follow on Ins...

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 important decisions and let us know on Instagram @dungeonmasterpod whether you agree or disagree. As always, thanks for listening, and thank you to the brilliantly talented Billy and Adam from the No Joke...

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 we are, and then we do a surprise bonus quiz at the end, both with shockingly accurate results.  As always, give us a follow on Instagram @dungeonmasterpod and thanks for listening!

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 along the way, but I had a wonderful time and cannot wait to have Brett on again.  As always, give us a follow on Instagram @dungeonmasterpod and thanks for listening!

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 episodes to date, so please enjoy and don't forget to give us a follow @dungeonmasterpod on Instagram. As always, thanks for listening!

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 audio when they aren't talking, so the tunes are a little choppy. Once a minor adjustment is made for next time, we will give these songs the quality they deserve. It's a work in process, folks. In the mea...