Matt and David

Inside the GM Studio

Leisure EN ↓ 294 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!

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Author

Matt and David

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

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

5 Bad Rules 26.12.2022

On this weeks episode the boys talk about 5 rules as written in D&D that just don't make sense. If you have any questions or comments for Matt and Dave send them to, insidethegmstudio@gmail.com4

Gifts for Gamers 19.12.2022

On this weeks episode the boys don't agree with Brandon, and Matt gives his list of gifts for gamers. If you want to contacts the boys, send your thoughts, questions, or concerns to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com 

Dave's Quiz 12.12.2022

On this weeks episode the boys talk about WotC ditching the OGL, Matt brings in a new segment, and Dave challenges Matt with his new quiz. If you have any questions or thoughts for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Infusing RP into combat encounters 05.12.2022

On this weeks episode the boys try to add some flavor to combat encounters and will David Do the D.E.W.? If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Game of the Month 28.11.2022

On this weeks episode the Boys talk TPK's, Rebecca is back with another list, and Matt talks about his Game of the Month... Blades in the Dark

Spicing Up Downtime And Travel 21.11.2022

On this weeks episode the boys talk about Strahd, David takes a quiz, and the main topic this week, Spicing Up Downtime And Travel. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

Minis vs TotM 14.11.2022

This week the boys talk about the differences of using Minis and Theater of the Mind.  If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com or send us a voice message https://anchor.fm/insidethegmstudio  

The Rule of Cool 07.11.2022

This week the boys talk about how to get into RPGs, what are RPGs, and Rule 0 itself "The Rule of Cool".  If you have any questions or comments for the Matt and Dave, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

All About the Players 31.10.2022

On this episode the boys talk about their Curse of Strahd Campaign, answer a community question about uninterested players, and read an email from Rebeca talking all about the player perspective.  If you have any questions for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com 

Halloween Special 31.10.2022

Blegh!!! On our first holiday special the boys talk about bringing the spooky to your table. As well as Matt's top 5 horror focused RPGs If you have any questions or comments for the Matt and Dave, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

The “Transfer” between stories. Going from one bad guy to the other. 25.10.2022

On this weeks episode the boys talk about their Curse of Strahd campaign, answer a community question about what level you should start a new player at in an active campaign, the newest release of One D&D, and how to "Continue a campaign" after the BBG is taken out. If you have any questions or comments for the boys send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

The Importance Of Creating A Character 17.10.2022

How important is "YOUR" character. This week the boys talk about the importance of fleshing out you character and the effect it has on the story. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, you can email them at insidethegmstudio@gmail.com

The Most Difficult Things To Balance As A GM 10.10.2022

On this episode the boys talk about the CoS campaign and what is going right as well as how balancing things as a Game Master can uplift your game or send it crashing down

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