Mastering Dungeons

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RPG veterans and game designers Teos Abadía and Shawn Merwin look at the game and the hobby of D&D from a variety of viewpoints: reporting the news, understanding the business, reviewing the products, and illuminating the design. Whether you’re a fan, a player, a DM, or a designer, Shawn and Teos cover topics of interest to you!

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DwD&D – Fantastic Lairs with James Introcaso, Mike “Sly Flourish” Shea, and Scott Fitzgerald Gray 05.06.2020 42:06

Shawn is joined by James Introcaso, Mike “Sly Flourish” Shea, and Scott Fitzgerald Gray to talk about the trio’s new project Fantastic Lairs: Boss Battles & Final Encounters for 5e […]

DwDD – The Underdark, but with Ghouls, with Meagan and Wolfgang 01.06.2020 38:44

[Editor’s Note: Thanks for being patient with this episode. There will be two eps of Down with D&D, this week. Enjoy!] Meagan Maricle and Wolfgang Baur from Kobold Press join […]

DwDD – Dungeon Mastery for 5e with Greg Marks 21.05.2020 44:45

Content manager for the Adventurer’s League and super-DM, Greg Marks joins Shawn to dig into what is needed to be a DM for Fifth Edition D&D. Follow Greg on Twitter […]

DwDD – Rich Lescouflair on 5e for Other Games 15.05.2020 47:41

Shawn is joined by the creator of Esper Genesis, Rich Lescouflair, and they have a chat about using the rules of 5e to adapt to other settings, games, and concepts! […]

DwDD – LaTia Bryant on D&D Community 07.05.2020 41:05

LaTia Bryant joins Shawn to talk about the amazing D&D Community and how it’s expanding and evolving! Follow LaTia on Twitter Follow LaTia on Instagram Keep up with LaTia on […]

DwDD – Writing Adventures with Ashley Warren 30.04.2020 44:08

Joining the Mad Wizard is the ENie-Award Winning Ashley Warren to talk about what it takes to really get into writing great stories for RPGs! These two powerhouse writers really […]

DwDD – Chris Lindsey of Wizards of the Coast on Community During the Pandemic 23.04.2020 39:50

Chris joins Shawn to talk about the effects of the Pandemic on gaming currently, and how it may affect the future. This is a powerful and hopeful conversation that we […]

DwDD – Jesse “Doc Palindrome” Edmond on Comedy 16.04.2020 47:07

It’s finally happened! Doc Palindrome, himself, joins Shawn in chatting about comedy in gaming! Doc on Twitter

DwDD – James Haeck on New Players 10.04.2020 45:39

D&D Beyond head writer James Haeck joins the Mad Wizard chatting about the experience of adding new players to the group! Given what is happening in the world, this comes […]

DwDD – Jeff C. Stevens on Growing the Audience 02.04.2020 44:52

The prolific Jeff Stevens joins Shawn to talk about possibly the most important topic in the gaming (or any) industry: expanding the audience. Jeff is on Twitter Jeff’s website Jeff […]

DwDD – Gaming Online with Celeste Conowitch 26.03.2020 44:59

Podcaster, game designer, and Venture Maiden, Celeste Conowitch, chats with Shawn about something we can all learn more about, Gaming Online. Tips and tricks and boundless fun to be had […]

DwDD – Storytelling with Will Doyle 12.03.2020 46:24

Note from Doc – Hi folks! I had a little issue with the audio with this one and, thus, Shawn sounds a bit like he’s using a megaphone while Will’s […]

DwDD – Editing Adventures with Scott Fitzgerald Gray 06.03.2020 53:42

Shawn sits down with the highly-prolific Scott Fitzgerald Gray to talk about the experience of editing games and adventures! Scott’s Website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Scott on the […]

DwDD – Sly Flourish a.k.a. Mike Shea! 27.02.2020 47:44

Sly Flourish, himself, chats with the Mad Wizard about all things Dungeons & Dragons! Plus: Great details about how to play D&D 1-on-1! Ruins of the Grendleroot Sly Flourish on […]

DwDD – James Introcaso on the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount 21.02.2020 57:03

James Introcaso stops by to talk about working with Matt Mercer on the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount about the world of Critical Role! James Introcaso on the DMs Guild D&D […]

DwDD – Interview Special with Alan Patrick, Dave Christ, and Bill Benham 13.02.2020 44:20

The Mad Wizard hit Winter Fantasy and came back with some great interviews from some top names in Dungeons & Dragons! Check them out! Alan Patrick of the D&D Adventurers […]

DwDD – Organized Play with Teos “Alphastream” Abadia 04.02.2020 46:55

Shawn and Teos talk about the history and current state of D&D Organized Play. Links Teos Abadia on the DMs Guild Calimshan Adventurer’s Guide by MT Black Blood Hunter Class […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 12 20.01.2020 48:30

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they travel to the Wandering Emporium. Links The Lucky Die AP DnD 5e podcast Laeral Silverhand’s Explorer’s Kit […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 11 13.01.2020 38:17

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they finish the Path of Demons of start the Path of Devils. Links The Lucky Die AP DnD […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 10 06.01.2020 47:36

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about the Path of Demons. Links Two new members of the Adventurers League AL Team: LaTia […]

Christmas and New Years DwDnD 31.12.2019 47:27

Shawn and Chris talk about gaming resolutions and low level D&D. Check out the Sneak Attack patreon bonus show for a chat about epics and other non-traditional game play.

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 9 26.12.2019 46:19

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about the warlords of Avernus and Haruman’s Hill. Links Wizards of the Coast and Tuque Games […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 8 16.12.2019 50:06

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about Fort Knucklebones and it’s dark comedy along with how the rules for infernal war machines […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 7 11.12.2019 45:42

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they start trekking across Avernus towards Fort Knucklebones. Links Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue, Wizard D&D movie to focus on […]

DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 6 02.12.2019 46:59

Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they finish up making their way through Elturel and make a leap of hellish faith into Avernus proper. It’s […]