Matt and David

Inside the GM Studio

Leisure EN ↓ 282 episodes

Welcome to Inside the GM Studio, your go-to source for all things tabletop RPG! Whether you’re a seasoned game master, a curious newcomer, or a dice goblin always chasing that next nat 20, we’ve got something for you. Every week, we dive into the latest TTRPG news, share practical advice to level up your games, and answer questions from our amazing community. From deep dives into game mechanics and world-building tips to hot takes on industry trends, we’re here to keep your campaigns fresh and your creativity rolling. Grab your dice and let’s roll initiative!

Author

Matt and David

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Plot Point Campaigns 03.07.2023

On this weeks episode, the new campaign has started, Matt has beef with 1980's TSR games being unbalanced, and the boys go in on creating a plot point campaign. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

House Rules. How and When to Use Them 27.06.2023

On this weeks episode, with the new campaign starting soon, the boys talk about house rules and how to properly execute using them. Matt is a professional GM? Free RPG Day haul. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

Why we play the roles / classes we play 19.06.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the difference between the role you choose to play and the role you wanted to play. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Story Items 12.06.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the difference between a Story Item, a McGuffin, and a Red Herring as well as the recent session zero for their new campaign. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

TPK! TPK! TPK! 29.05.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the recent TPK and what to do when you run into one. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Teaching the Rules, is there a right way? 22.05.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys catch up on some news, David rants about D&D ONE, and they talk about the better ways to teach the rules If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

The new DM, Chris 15.05.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys are joined by Chris from the Strahd campaign to talk about becoming a new GM and what to expect. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Initiative! What is it good for? 08.05.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about a Hard Suit one-shot they played, reply to a couple emails and talk about the benefits and drawbacks of initiative. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Cinematic Descriptions 02.05.2023

On this weeks episode, Matt and Dave answer the question, Is cinematic descriptions ruining your game? If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Marvel Superhero Special 24.04.2023

On this weeks episode, Matt is joined by Rob and Liam to talk about the Marvel Superhero RPG. The first session has been played and we have some thoughts. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Difference Between Railroad and Sandbox 17.04.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about problematic times with the players and when to railroad and when to let them play in the sandbox. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Troubleshooting an Adventure 11.04.2023

On this weeks episode, Matt had a little too much to drink and David gives his list of how to troubleshoot an adventure. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

What we miss about being players 03.04.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the days when they were no more than players at the table and what they miss about it. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Recurring NPC's 29.03.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk GM Con kits, not letting a bad cliffhanger derail your story, and the benefits of good recurring NPC's. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Dave Makes a Movie 22.03.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk Chat GPT, and David makes his version of the Dungeons and Dragons movie. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Creating a One Shot 13.03.2023

On this weeks episode the boys talk about problems outside of the game, taking a break from GMing, and how to make that One Shot you've had in your head for the last 6 months.  If you have any questions for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Rotating Gm's 06.03.2023

On this weeks episode the boys talk about rotating GM's as well as answer an email about players agency. If you have any questions for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Keeping the Players Invested 27.02.2023

On this weeks episode the boys talk about how to keep those players at the table invested in the game you have prepared. If you have any questions for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

The Balance of Encounters 22.02.2023

On this weeks episode the boys talk about what you should do first, GM or be a player, as well as balancing out encounters... Not just the combat kind, If you have any questions for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

The Right Reward for the Right Quest 13.02.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about their GM style, and the right right rewards for your campaign. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Giving Permission 06.02.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about XP, Vox Machina season 2, and giving the players "Permission" in your game. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Dealing with that "Problem Player" 30.01.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about some rules in D&D that you might not know and then break down the signs and what to do with that problematic player. If you have any questions for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com 

The Spotlight Quest 23.01.2023

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about Viking Death Squad, are you a dick DM, and how to successfully put a spotlight on a player character without leaving the other pc's behind.  If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com 

WTF is an OGL? 16.01.2023

On this weeks episode the boys tackle the OGL backlash as well as some juicy Savage Shadowrun gossip and a question from the community that brings that age old remark, It's what my character would do, to a new light. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Gritty Realism 09.01.2023

This week the boys talk about being evil with good characters and Rebecca is back asking about the Gritty Realism variant rule.  If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

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