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

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...

Community Question: Wrapping Up A Campaign 02.06.2024 19:37

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

Episode 100!!!! 28.05.2024 1:05:05

On this weeks episode, the boys celebrate episode 100 with a listener mailbag. Questions about what have we learned as well as our weekly monster trivia and what kind of published adventures are our favorites. 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 stre...

Community Question: Give "ALL" info when casting identify? 23.05.2024 20:44

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

Tools that could be a Punishment? 20.05.2024 54:28

On this weeks episode, the boys break out the mail bag to answer a question about tools at the table that could be interpreted as punishments. 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://pod...

Community Question: Make the Party Love a New City 19.05.2024 17:24

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

Ryuutama Review 13.05.2024 1:04:26

On this weeks episode, Matt brings a game to review and Cody sends us a single question quiz. 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/insidethegmstudio/me...

Inside the GM Game Show Special 07.05.2024 43:51

Join the boys with special guest Cody as we question the Home Town Barbarian on his D&D knowledge. 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/insidethegm...

Creating Expansive Lore 06.05.2024 59:14

On this weeks episode, the boys talk about creating new systems as well as bringing the lore of your world to life in your 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.spotif...

Community Question: Lack of Feelings 02.05.2024 20:32

On this weeks episode of the Community Question, we are joined up with special guest Kavita who talks with us about a question which wants to know what it's like to loose all the feelings of love.

Going from short campaigns to longer forms 29.04.2024 56:49

On this weeks episode, the boys join up with a special guest, Kavita, and talk about changing it up from the short style, adventure league campaigns, to a longer lasting full 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...

Community Question: Highlights from the Past 26.04.2024 27:29

On this weeks episode of the Community Question, we are joined up with special guest Beto who asks us about the highlights from our past campaigns and games.

The Problem with Notes and how to take them effectively 22.04.2024 1:03:22

On this weeks episode, the boys join up with a special guest, Beto, and talk about those moments in games that you will never forget and why they stick around . 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 m...