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So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master

Taylor & Justin

Tips and tricks to be the best Dungeon Master you can be! Taylor and Justin bring you into the world of Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs through this educational and comedic podcast. Weekly episodes will cover a wide array of themes and topics. And along the way, they fall victim to the disruptive, yet hilarious, tangent. So grab your armor, sharpen your blade, and pack your spellbook... it’s time to roll Initiative!

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115:35

Ep.118 - Hard Mode DMing w/ Millie Odegard

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/03/25

This week we’re talking about Hard Mode DMing and we’re joined by professional dungeon master on StartPlaying games, occasional hive mind of artistic bugs, lover of centaurworld and over the garden wall, a true Lesehest, friend of the channel, and starring as Corbin Vick-Sørense in our upcoming actual play, Kids on Jetskis, it’s Millie Odegard! So let’s sit down and chat and then we can crank it up into HARD MODE DMING!! Millie Odegard: https://linktr.ee/millieodegard Music by Epidemic Sound Use our

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152:10

Ep.1: Not Cool Enough for Murder | Kids on Jetkis |...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/03/23

Kids on Jetskis is a mystery-filled, comedy-packed, bite-sized Actual Play where 5 teenagers stumble their way into a murder mystery they are NOT prepared for. Summer Vacation is off to an unbelievable start! We meet these main characters as they're being interrogated by the sheriff. So be ready to fall in love with this incredible cast as they bring us along for a mystery at Mt. Lakeston!!The Cast: - Adrian, ACLawrence (Leo): https://linktr.ee/dndegreespod - Alex Teatime (Dessa):

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80:16

Ep.117 - Teamwork in TTRPGs with Thomas Watkins-Hoskins

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/03/18

This week we’re sitting down with dungeon master, friend of the channel, humble Scarlet Witch, one of the most earnest roleplayers I’ve played with, and starring in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis as Caleb Stitch, it’s Tommy Watkins Hoskins! We’re gonna discuss Tommy and then we’re gonna dive deep into the inner workings of Teamwork! What does it mean to be a part of a collaborative story in that way, especially for players? We’re about to find out… Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to

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117:42

Ep.116 Character Arcs w/ Alex Teatime

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/03/11

This week we’re sitting down with professional game master, singer, performer, friend of the channel, ethereal fey-like being who promises not to steal your name, and cast member in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis, it’s Alex Teatime AKA Mizuki AKA Iradessa Bonetti AKA our guest for this episode of the pod! And not only are we going to learn about Alex, but we’re also going to be talking about Character Arcs. How can players and GMs work together to create a fulfilling and rewarding arc for

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86:08

Ep.115 - Warlock 2024

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/03/04

This week we’re going to be covering the 2024 Warlock, gang! What’s changed, what’s stayed the same, is all it at the end of the day meaningless in a sort of nihilistic point of view? Well, we’re going to be over the whole class and 4 subclasses in this episode. So sign your name on the dotted line, invoke those eldritch horrors, and use those spell slots wisely, it’s Warlock 2024Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this

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65:37

Ep.114 - Traps 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/02/25

This week we’re going to be talking all about TRAPS. They’ve been intertwined with D&D and the hero fantasy stories for a very long time. The entire rogue class was pretty much designed out of the need to have someone in the party who could detect and disarm traps. From dungeon crawls to exploring tombs, from Indiana Jones to The Mummy, traps can be some of the most memorable and exciting parts of the adventure.Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music

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83:24

Ep.113 - Failing Forward w/ ACLawrence (of Dungeons &...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/02/18

This week we’re sitting down with one half of the TTRPG Podcast, Dungeons & Degrees, friend of the channel, performer, creator, owner of fuzzy sweaters, a guy full of emotions, and starring in our next Actual Play, Kids on Jetskis, it’s Adrian AKA ACLawrence! And not only are we going to get to learn about Adrian, but we’re also going to be discussing a theme found in most, if not all TTRPGs.. Failure. So grab your unlucky dice, cash in those Adversity Tokens, and let’s jump into it!Adrian AKA

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97:57

Ep.112 - Clues 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/02/11

Jinkies, gang! That’s right… this week we’re talking CLUES! The things we find along the mysterious path, inching ever closer to the answer. But how does Hansel and Gretyl know how many breadcrumbs to leave in the path? What if they run out and never find their way home again? Scary stuff, gang. So grab your magnifying glass, light up that pipe, dust off your trusty notebook, get ready to talk about CLUES!Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound

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150:53

Ep.5 End it with a BANG | It's A Small World | D&D...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/02/09

In this finale, the gang has already taken out one of the human burglars, Larry. But Frank is made of different stuff. Apparently, he's come prepared and the sight of little folk attacking him doesn't seem to phase him too much. So what happens when 4 tiny beings take on a human burglar hellbent on either killing them or catching them? Find Out! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander:

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97:18

Ep.111 - Dragons 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/02/04

This week we’re talking about the D in D&D! Not that D, that D, gang! Dragons! What the heck is a dragon, how do they work? And considering all the dragons we’ve seen throughout history, media, and the fantasy genre, How can we use the mechanics of Dragons with the lore of Dragons to create an experience for our table that give these legendary creatures the story they deserve? Well gang… let’s get into it!Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and

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143:17

Ep.4 - 2 Goliaths 4 Davids | It's A Small World | D&D...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/02/02

In this episode, the gang finish their long rests filled with dreams and nightmares. Then they head out to finish their preparation of utilizing the pets to aid their takedown of these gargantuan intruders. But will it prove it to be too BIG of a task? Find out!! The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Music is

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74:09

BONUS ACTION: Pokémon Subclasses for D&D

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/28

Hey Gang! For this week, we are posting our most recent Bonus Action episode instead of a new episode. These come out bi-weekly over on our Patreon and help us to continue creating D&D and TTRPG Content! Check it out! Also... in light of recent events in the United States. Let us say, Fuck ICE, Abolish ICE, and Prosecute ICE. These gestapo-esque paramilitary bootlickers of trump are not making our country safer. They are actively kidnapping and murdering people, both immigrant and citizens. And

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142:26

Ep.3 Tick Tick BUG! | It's A Small World | D&D Actual...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/26

In Episode 3, the gang has to deal with the HUGE danger they and the entire household faces now! And even with Billy the Bug gone, the stink bug device still needs to be dealt with! Assuming they don't get themselves killed doing that, our heroes have to figure out how to take down two god-sized behemoths! What aid will they seek? And will it be enough?The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander:

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83:29

Ep.110 - Sorcerer 2024

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/21

This week we’re going to cover the 2024 Sorcerer, the spellcaster with innate magical abilities! As always, we’ll discuss what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and if any of it feels necessary at all! And remember gang, these are just our opinions. So mark off a Sorcery point, pick your metamagic options, cast some spells, and let’s talk about the Sorcerer! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game

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138:03

Ep.2 BIG Surprises | It's A Small World | D&D Actual...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/19

In Episode 2, our tiny protectors of the Garcia house have a LOT of stuff to handle. There's the massive puggle, Jojo. There's the mysterious condiments inside the refrigerator. And there's Billy the Bug's plot to take over the house. Add in a ticking clock and you got yourself an Action movie, gang!The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander: https://linktr.ee/spenceydm - Taylor as Carl/Cam:

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64:07

Ep.109 - Dungeons 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/14

This week we’re going to be talking all about the D in D&D. From the Tomb of Horrors to the Tomb of the Nine Gods, Dungeons have been a huge part of D&D’s history. Back in the day, a dungeon crawl could be an entire campaign lasting years. These days, it feels like Dungeons don’t get the love they deserve. So today we’re going to talk about what a dungeon is, how to create one, and how to make your dungeon special.Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your

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125:49

Ep.1: Tiny Beginnings | It's A Small World | D&D...

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/12

In Episode 1 of It's A Small World, we meet our miniscule main characters, Phil the Rodent Cleric, Brabrex the Toy Barbarian, Carl the Bug Fighter, and Ekxander the Lil'un Warlock! These champions of the Garcia household find themselves in the thick of a plot devised by the dastardly Billy the Bug! Will they be able to stop him? Only one way to find out!The Cast: - Slone as Phil: https://www.tiktok.com/@slonerunning - Blackwell as Brabrex: https://linktr.ee/EveryMan95 - Spencer as Ekxander:

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80:43

Ep.108 - Mörk Borg 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2026/01/07

This week we’re going to be covering the popular TTRPG that has inspired so many spin-offs, Mörk Borg! This deadly setting and game are coming out of Ockult Ortmastare Games and Stockholm Kartell. I’ve heard this game described as a Death Metal TTRPG. The graphic design certainly evokes that vibe. But what exactly is Mörk Borg, how do you play, and most importantly what kind of stories can it help us tell?Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound

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90:42

Ep.107 - Bastions 201 [Pt.2]

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2025/12/31

This week we’re going to be battening the hatches, bolstering the defenses, and barricading the doors, because it’s Bastions, baby! In episode 103 we did Part One, and here’s Part Two! We’re going over Level 9 Special Facilities and the possibilities are starting to look pretty swanky, gang! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us! Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars

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83:47

Ep.106 - Non Combat Encounters 101

So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master ·

2025/12/24

This week we’re going to be talking about Encounters without combat! D&D is a TTRPG system that pretty much focuses on combat. During our Class breakdown episodes, we’ve criticized certain classes for having so few out-of-combat abilities or feats. You can see the designers tried to fix some of this with certain 2024 changes, lookin’ at you Barbarians! So today, let’s talk about encounters that Dungeon Masters can use that don’t involve combat as the only solution!Music by Epidemic Sound Use

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