It's a special bonus episode of Dragon Talk! Kate Welch handles co-hosting duties for Greg Tito, along with Bart Carroll. The three discuss "meta-gaming" along with all-time favorite sidekicks and dragon tattoos. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins discusses Thay. Our special guest today is 12-year-old Ethan Holt and his dad, Brett. Ethan gave a presentation on "Why You Should Play D&D" for his 6th grade passion project. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Shelly Mazzanoble, Kate Welch, and Bart Carroll 11:36: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 31:21: Interview with Ethan and Brett Holt 1:35:57: Outro with Shelly Mazzanoble, Kate Welch, and Bart Carroll

Do you know about Extra Life? Greg & Shelly let you know how you can get involved and grab some amazing perks and exclusive rewards all while helping kids at the same time! In Random Character Generator, Kate Welch stops by and builds out a new character for your games, Ullan Nimblefingers, a Ghostwise Halfling Barbarian. Our special interview guests are Nina Heath & Selina Heinen from Dwarven Forge! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 10:44: Random Character Generator with Kate Welch 38:01: Interview with Nina Heath & Selina Heinen 1:35:57: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

What exactly is the anatomy of a centaur? This and other important quandaries are explored by Greg & Shelly during the show welcome. Later, Chris Perkins joins Kate Welch for our favorite Random Character Generator episode yet, which will surely "leaf" you "pining" for more. Our special guest is actor and producer Morgan Peter Brown, whom you would recognize from such television shows as Modern Family and Parks and Recreation, as well as films like Ouija and XX. He is currently starring as James, the human warlock on The Dungeon Run, which streams live every Wednesday night on Caffeine. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 10:46: Random Character Generator with Kate Welch and Chris Perkins 31:52: Interview with Morgan Peter Brown 1:24:26: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

September 17th, 2019 is going to be a big day! Greg & Shelly make sure you're in the loop. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about the Mournland and the Lord of Blades. This week's special guest is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of books for kids and teens, Kody Keplinger! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 05:18: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 28:10: Interview with Kody Keplinger 1:28:33: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Greg consoles Shelly for getting absolutely obliterated in the Dungeon Mayhem tournament, as well as losing in the consolation bracket. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about the Knights of the Shield & the Knights of the Unicorn. Our special guest this week is WWE superstar and D&D enthusiast Ember Moon! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 12:58: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 34:19: Interview with Ember Moon 1:27:32: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Greg and Shelly start the show getting you all the info you need regarding the new D&D Essentials Kit! And by the way, just how long has Shelly Mazzanoble been working at WoTC? Greg gets to the bottom of it. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins goes into great detail on the upper planes. Our guests this week are two big time leaders in business, marketing, and public speaking. They also happen to be huge D&D fans. Ian Lurie, CEO and Founder of Portent join us in studio along with Rand Fishkin, founder of SparkToro. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 17:56: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 51:38: Interview with Ian Lurie & Rand Fishkin 1:43:43: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Greg and Shelly get things started by making sure you have all the information you need on the upcoming new releases headed your way, including Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus, Baldur's Gate 3, the new Acquisitions Incorporated book, and more! In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks Strange Fiends. Our guest this week is streamer, artist, podcast host and pixie enthusiast Amorette Terrell, also known as Torn Pixie. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 09:09: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 38:29: Interview with Torn Pixie 1:24:29: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Greg and Shelly open the show introducing Gardens Of Fog, a new adventure for sale on the Dungeon Master's Guild, the brand new Acquisitions Incorporated book and more! Later, Chris Perkins stops by for another edition of Lore You Should Know all about Acquisitions Incorporated. Our interview guests are a few of the master minds behind Gardens Of Fog, Dr. B, Hannah Rose, and Bill Benham. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 12:45: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 42:13: Interview with Dr. B, Hannah Rose, and Bill Benham 1:31:16: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Greg and Shelly open the show talking E3 2019, Baldur's Gate 3, Beadle & Grimm's Sinister Silver Edition of Ghosts of Saltmarsh, and more! Later, Kate Welch drops by for another Random Character Generator and together with Greg builds out a story for Maewyn Hogcollar, a Stout Halfling Sorcerer. Our special guest this week is Susanah Grace, an illustrator and tabletop streamer featured in multiple TTRPG streams including Encounter Roleplay and Web DM. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 10:24: Random Character Generator with Kate Welch 38:51: Interview with Susanah Grace 1:43:20: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

We're talking all about inclusion on today's episode! Senior game designer and lead designer of the Player's Handbook Jeremy Crawford covers co-hosting duties for Shelly, and talks about being recognized for contributing an outstanding voice for bringing in LGBTQ characters to D&D by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Later in Lore You Should Know, Adam Lee returns to talk all about Hell Riders. Finally, Greg interviews Alice Cleaver from Scratticus Academy about their work in providing a safe place for all players to feel welcomed into the game we love. If you're looking for ways to make more room for players at your table, this is the episode for you! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Jeremy Crawford and Shelly Mazzanoble 18:26: Lore You Should Know with Adam Lee 51:25: Interview with Alice Cleaver 1:43:18: Outro with Jeremy Crawford and Shelly Mazzanoble