Matt and David

Inside the GM Studio

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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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Matt and David

Episodes

TRAPS!! 16.09.2024 46:10

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the effects of alcohol and GMing as well as the spirit and usefulness of traps. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Please leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spo...

Side Quest: Sentient Weapon 12.09.2024 25:55

A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

We're Back with RPG News 09.09.2024 47:07

In this week's episode, the boys are back after a week hiatus and Matt has brought some TTRPG News with him to share. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Please leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Side Quest: Endearing my Villain 29.08.2024 32:52

A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

The Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG Review 26.08.2024 1:07:19

In this week's episode, the GM Studio tester Beto joins the boys as the crew talks about their playthrough of the Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG Starter Set. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Please leave us a voice mess...

Side Quest: Adventure on a Global Scale 24.08.2024 23:45

A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

The Darkest Hour 19.08.2024 46:25

In this week's episode, the boys discuss how Matt could have done better when he decided to take away almost everything the players had to give the story more drama. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Please leave...

Teasing out Flavor from the Players 12.08.2024 53:05

On this week's episode, the boys discuss the small ways of getting flavor out of your players. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/...

Side Quest: Work those Backstories 08.08.2024 21:31

A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

Dungeons and Drama 05.08.2024 1:00:45

On this weeks episode, it's all things drama. The boys talk about the future of D&D as well as hear out the 44 rules of the game. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.s...

Community Question: Extending Quests 01.08.2024 15:59

A series were the boys take on the questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

Raising the Stakes of the Story 30.07.2024 53:11

On this weeks episode, Matt gives a lecture on the differences of advancement in RPGs and David goes off on how to Raise the Stakes of the campaign . If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message http...

Community Question: Low Magic Settings 25.07.2024 18:09

A series were the boys take on the questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

Define the Stakes 22.07.2024 57:43

On this weeks episode, Stephan and Abel write in and ask the boys to help explain "Stakes in the Game". If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidetheg...

New Crafting Rules and the Future of D&D 15.07.2024 50:09

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the upcoming changes to the crafting rules as well as some other things they would like to see in the new D&D edition. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a vo...

Community Question: Magic Law and Order 13.07.2024 29:25

A new series were the boys take on the questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

Fantasy Age System 1st Edition Review 08.07.2024 1:14:02

On this weeks episode, the boys are joined with Cody and give their thoughts on the Fantasy Age 1st edition game system after playing a one shot. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://...

Side Quest: Spell Component Shenanigans 05.07.2024 8:43

On this special side quest episode, David found some more spell components that have to be inside jokes for all of the developers that have made them from the 70's to today.

Plot Devices 01.07.2024 1:08:35

On this weeks episode, the boys discuss new editions of RPGs and the use of plot devices for your campaigns. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insid...

Community Question: My player can't pick up on plot hooks!! 30.06.2024 18:47

A new series were the boys take on the questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

Dilemmas Part 2 and some RPG Horror Stories 24.06.2024 53:43

On this weeks episode, David though of some other things to say about dilemmas from last weeks episode and Matt reads off some RPG Horror Stories. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https:/...

The Art of Creating Dilemmas for your Players 17.06.2024 46:14

On this weeks episode, the boys bring up dilemmas for your players and how to ensure that they feel the pull of it. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

Community Question: NEXT!! How to role play Rank 14.06.2024 21:38

A new series were the boys take on the questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.

Character Secrets 10.06.2024 51:39

On this weeks episode, the boys go over the different styles of secrets at the game table. Some are character focused for the story and some are time wasting notes you pass to the fighter at the end of the table. If it has to do with Role Playing Games and secrets, we talk about it in this episode. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check o...

Exposition 03.06.2024 1:08:59

On this weeks episode, the boys answer a GM's call as well as going into the core of using exposition to fuel your games story. If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.com Check out our livestreams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. EST Leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify...