Potions and Potpourri

This episode is about the unique and fun system that the Gal Pals tried out, where you randomly roll your Setting, Character and Plot for a totally random (and often short!) Campaign hook.  From Hunger Games to Starfinder, we got to try all sorts of new things. Give it a listen to hear what we came up with.  Based on the chart and gameplay used by the DnD Podcast Crit Sandwich: You can find them a...

In this episode, we chat about Combat, and how to make it suck less! DM Keisha gives you some great ideas for how to spice things up, and we share some excellent examples of fun encounters we have played through. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with inter...

This one is all about game accessories  at the table. From books to minis, dice jails to spell trackers, we discuss the outlandish, the necessary, and the down right comical accessories that exist to spruce up your games! Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled w...

We did Curse of Strahd, now hear us talk about our short stint with the Wizards of the Coast module, Tomb of Annihilation! We discuss our thoughts on the setting, the likelyhood of a TPK, the characters involved, and share some real moments from the game.  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&amp...

In this episode we discuss the time we sort of played Curse of Strahd. It was our first non-homebrew campaign, and one of the modules we miss the most! Listen to us talk about the party of players, some notable themes, and what happened to us as we played. TW : minor spoilers. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Pot...

Another interview episode! This one features our new friends Jason and Jeremy from the podcast Old Men Rolling Dice. We ask these old time D&D players what their history with the game is, how it has changed for them over the years, and how they got to where they are now. Check out Old Men Rolling Dice  for more entertaining anecdotes on older D&D, live-plays, and interviews!: https://www.i...

The gals get together for a well overdue Potions episode! In this on-the-spot segment, they attempt to create a new way to manage character alignments, what stats they think should be added, if there should be more than just general 'health points', and more!    Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourr...

Kala and Keisha discuss the final moments of their homebrew campaign just before the last battle.  TW: brief mention of slavery, death, mental struggles.  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations,  improv "Potions" creation...

Gearing up for the final battle, Kala and Keisha continue talking about The Rift campaign and what led them to the beginning of the end. This episode, they explore: major events and how they unexpectedly unfolded, personal quests for the players and their difficult decisions, and how the DM responded to all things completely out of her control (which, let's be honest, is basically ALL of them...

Delving ever deeper into their homebrew campaign The Rift, Kala and Keisha reminisce about some of the most notable NPCs encountered, missions the characters embarked on within The Rift, and how the players started changing the course of the story itself.  TW: brief mention of slavery, death.  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to di...

Welcome to the first episode in our mini Homebrew series! Kala and Keisha take a break from the usual flow of the show so they can geek out about their own D&D campaign that's just about to come to an end! Tune in to hear about how we made the world, a brief look into the lore and history, and the kind of characters and their backgrounds the players came up with.  TW: brief mention of sla...

The hilarious finale filled with hiccups and hijinks of our second live play is here! Will all of the bears manage to successfully take back the stolen honey and save Abeeham Lincoln's beehive? Or will one of them betray the others after getting a taste of the criminal life...? Find out in the second episode of Honey Heist!  To try out Honey Heist yourself, here's the link:  https://gsho...

The gals are back at it with their second live play! Joined by guests Seth and Jeff, we take a small detour away from D&D and try out a simple but beloved one-shot about a family of bears attempting to pull off a ridiculous heist, while also trying to mend their broken relationship... To try out Honey Heist yourself, here's the link:  https://gshowitt.itch.io/honey-heist You can choose yo...

In this episode, the Gal Pals talk about the Rules as Written (RAW) 5e Races and how Tasha's Cauldron of Everything made it so much easier to be the kind of character you had always imagined! But also why the RAW Race options may have needed an overhaul, and how they can still be very useful for new players. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals...

In this one, we discuss the items we have played with or homebrewed in our games, including some of the few "game breaking" items that we unintentionally introduced. We also talk about how we would go about allowing or restricting certain items in game and why; plus how you can modify and create your own items for players to use!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety t...

In this one, the Gal Pals discuss what sort of weird rules or superstitions they follow in their games, whether intentional or not! Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations,  improv "Potions" creations, and live plays! Foll...

Another Potions episode! In this one, the Gal Pals practice for their Twitch premiere, and make One-Shots using images from different DnD books. Check the description for links to the Twitch account where you can catch the re-runs of all the Prep or Die episodes, including ours!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "...

Kala and Keisha ruminate on what it is like to be a DM versus being a Player in certain situations, and they share those viewpoints from the perspectives of stories that illustrate those roles.  TW: Brief mentions of anxiety and depression, brief mention of marijuana uses.  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpou...

The Gal Pals get together again with Seth Kimbrell, who was our amazing DM for our first live-play: Murder At Rose Lake! We all share and discuss homebrew rules we use at the table, whether we agree or disagree with them, and why we choose to deviate from some of the main suggested rules found in D&D books.  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals...

In this episode, the ladies talk about their experiences trying to play D&D during a global pandemic, and some changes that were made for better or worse after playing their games online. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations,...

In this episode, the Gal Pals discuss how to make unique character voices! Keisha indulges us with some of her amazing voice creations, and also gives valuable advice on how to create a voice for your characters; even if you can't do accents!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and o...

Kala and Keisha talk about how D&D has influenced their actual real lives, along with stories of how it reached others in the world as well, both good and bad! TW: Depression, anxiety.  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations, ...

In this episode, we discuss the sorts of monsters we've encountered and created, and also how we go about reskinning and reworking them to fit our needs. Plus we share stories of our favorite encounters and spooky creatures!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics....

In this episode, the Gal Pals interview their friend Chad Crow (of CowJuice, and Udderly Unbelievable podcasts) about the RPG Call of Cuthulu! Chad gives us the history of the game, HP Lovecraft, and the 1920's in general. TW : Lovecraftian Horror descriptions, mental health issues, body horror, drug use, racism/xenophobia. Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, wh...

Today we have yet another Potions episode, where Kala and Keisha create four D&D characters using random online generators for inspiration!  Potions and Potpourri is a Dungeons and Dragons variety talk show, where two gal pals come together to discuss a "Potpourri" of D&D and other nerdy topics. Filled with interviews, conversations,  improv "Potions" creations, and liv...