Rise of the GM

Rise of the GM

Leisure EN ↓ 125 episodes

An RPG podcast focused on the ins and outs of being a better GM

Author

Rise of the GM

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.riseofthegm.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

25. Guilds, Factions, and Cults 25.01.2024

Join Adam and Matthew in the third session of the World Building Series as they discuss the use of Guilds, Factions, and Cults.

24. Why the world needs a hero 18.01.2024

Join Matthe and Adam for the next episode in the worldbuilding series where they talk about why the world even needs a hero!

23. History and Mythos 12.01.2024

Worldbuilding: How to weave History and Mythos into your game!

22. Lancer, the Mech RPG 05.01.2024

Evan Bright joins Adam and Matthew to talk about the Mech RPG Lancer

21. Merry Christmas! 28.12.2023

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and letting you know that we will be back next week with guest-host Evan Bright!

20. Physical World and Mapmaking 21.12.2023

Join Adam and Matthew as they talk beginning your world and mapmaking!

19. Making Monsters New Again 14.12.2023

Matthew and Adam talk about ways to keep your monsters from getting stale!

18. Close Action with Barry Hudek 07.12.2023

Guest host Barry Hudek joins Adam and Matthew to talk about the naval battle game Close Action.

17. Planning a Session 30.11.2023

Join the Guys as they wrap up the third part of the planning series with "Planning a Session"

16. Thanksgiving Special! 20.11.2023

Join the guys as they talk about the importance of feasts in this Thanksgiving Week Special!

15. Planning the Arc! 16.11.2023

Join Adam and Matthew in the second of a three-part series on planning as a GM. Last week we looked at planning an overall campaign. This week we look at planning individual campaign arcs.

14. Planning a Campaign 09.11.2023

Join us in the first of three podcasts on the topic of planning. This week, starting the campaign planning!

13. The SCRPG Gaming System 02.11.2023

Join guest host Samuel Grant along with Matthew and Adam as we talk about the Sentinels Comics RPG system and what it looks like to GM in that system!

12. Environmental Inspiration 26.10.2023

Join Matthew and Adam as they discuss Environmental Inspiration and bringing that into your GM planning!

11. The People That Inspired Us! 19.10.2023

Join Adam and Matthew as they talk about some of the people who inspired them in becoming GMs!

10. Inspiration From Books 12.10.2023

Matthew and Adam talk about getting inspiration from books that they've read.

9. Single Player and Roll-Facilitated Gaming 05.10.2023

Adam and Matthew are joined by guest host Eric Bright to talk about Single Player and Roll-Facilitated gaming!

8. The 8 Types of Fun! 28.09.2023

Adam and Matthew take a close look at the various things that make a game FUN for players, and how we GM's can use these for successful gaming sessions!

7. The Facilitator. 25.09.2023

Join Matthew and Adam as they talk about what it means to be The Facilitator as the GM!

6. The Storyteller 14.09.2023

Join Matthew and Adam as they talk about what it means to be a good Storyteller at the table, along with a cool encounter starter, and a unique NPC to throw into your campaign! All that and more on today's episode!

5. I am the Entertainer! 07.09.2023

Join Adam and Matthew as they talk about what it means to be the GM wearing the hat of the Entertainer!

4. The Three Hats Every GM Must Wear 31.08.2023

Join Matthew and Adam as they discuss the different hats that a GM must wear and the roles they must balance as they lead a party through a campaign!

3. Adam's RPG Story 24.08.2023

Join us as we take a closer look at how Adam got into GMing and what that looks like for him now.

2. Matthew's RPG Background 17.08.2023

In addition to our look at an encounter starter and an NPC breakdown, we talk to Matthew more in depth about his RPG background.

1. The Inaugural Podcast 10.08.2023

Join Matthew and Adam as they talk about the processes, philosophies, and strategies that will help you grow as a GM!

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