Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast

By Robert Walker

The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast is a TTRPG podcast that helps collaborative storytellers build great campaigns using psychology. Each episode dives into different aspects of tableto

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April 30, 2023 Understanding Player Archetypes
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Episode Details & Links
Today is all about understanding the 5 archetypes that I believe are most representative of the player types you will encounter in your games. The power-gamer, the role-player, the specialist, the casual gamer, and the rules lawyer.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
In tricks today I share some ideas for how to keep each of these five archetypes immersed in your story.
Knowledge Check References and Links
Campbell, J. (2020). The hero with a thousand faces. Joseph Campbell Foundation.
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21min
April 23, 2023 Running the First Adventure in a Campaign
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Today we are discussing writing and running your first adventure in a campaign!
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
Our Tricks today features story prompts generated by AI through the use of the tool Chat GPT
Knowledge Check References and Links
The Arcane Library Blog HOW TO WRITE A D&D ADVENTURE: THE COMPLETE GUIDE
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25min
April 16, 2023 Writing your Introduction and NPCs
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Today we continue our discussion on building your campaign and discuss writing your introduction and how I like to "write" my NPCs

Tricks of the Trade Information & Links

In Tricks we discuss a few plot hooks that you can use to disrupt the normal life of your PCs

Knowledge Check References and Links

https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-best-campaign-beginning/#catastrophe-strikes

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Keywords: dnd, D&D, dnd podcast, dungeons and dragons, podcast, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying, roleplaying game, DM, dungeon master, game master, dnd ideas,

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23min
April 09, 2023 Session Zero and the Main Characters
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Today we continue our journey to running our first session and discuss considerations when building characters, the importance of character backstories, and session zero.

Tricks of the Trade Information & Links

In tricks of the trade we discuss what to discuss during your session and how to set player and game expectations.

Knowledge Check References and Links

https://www.level1geek.com/dnd-session-0/
The Checklist

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22min
April 02, 2023 Bonus Episode: Live from Gem State Comic-Con: Using Rules from Multiple Systems
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A special broadcast from Gem State Comic-Con in Boise, ID. I bring you this short episode about cherry-picking rules from different systems, recorded live during the convention.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
How to communicate and keep track of rules that you incorporate into your homebrew.
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Keywords: dnd, D&D, dnd podcast, dungeons and dragons, podcast, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying, roleplaying game, DM, dungeon master, game master, dnd ideas,

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14min
April 01, 2023 All About Dragons
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Today we discuss dragons! Their life cycle, how to incubate dragon eggs, and what their hoard means to them.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
In Tricks today I give you three ideas for how to incorporate dragons into your party.
Knowledge Check References and Links
Ammann, K. (2020). The monsters know what they're doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon masters. Saga Press.
The Monsters Know
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28min
March 26, 2023 Laying the Foundation of a Campaign
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Today we are looking at some information from my book, which laying the foundation of a campaign.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
Most of today's episode is tricks of the trade, as I walk you through the process that I typically use to lay the foundation for my own written campaigns.
Knowledge Check References and Links
https://www.writingbeginner.com/how-to-write-a-dd-campaign/
My Linktree
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19min
March 19, 2023 Invested Players
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I'm so busy right now with work and school! I've been traveling state to state to open new locations but I still wanted to provide you with some content. So today, the episode is right from the first chapter of my book Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in Any System and is all about invested players based on three types of players.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
Today's tricks of the trade are action steps for managing player investment.
Knowledge Check References and Links
https://www.dmstable.com/a-dm-and-his-son/2017/7/20/how-to-promote-player-investment
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Keywords: dnd, D&D, dnd podcast, dungeons and dragons, podcast, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying, roleplaying game, DM, dungeon master, game master, dnd ideas,

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18min
March 12, 2023 Game Group Conflict
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Today we will be discussing the dreaded game group conflict. How to recognize it, and how to identify the source.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
After identifying the source of conflict, tricks of the trade will focus on ways to resolve conflict in your game group.
Knowledge Check References and Links
When a conflict can't be resolved it might be time to consider if it is time to bring a friendship to an end. We explore some key signs that might signal the time has come.

Lusinski, N. (n.d.). 9 signs it's time to end a friendship, according to Therapists. Business Insider. Retrieved March 9, 2023, from https://www.businessinsider.com/signs-you-should-end-friendship-therapists-2018-12?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar
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Keywords: dnd, D&D, dnd podcast, dungeons and dragons, podcast, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying, roleplaying game, DM, dungeon master, game master, dnd ideas,

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24min
March 05, 2023 Improving your Improv w/ Dungeon Radio Hour
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Episode Details & Links
Today I am joined by the full cast of Dungeon Radio Hour, to discuss ways to improve your improv skills as a gamer.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
Each member of Dungeon Radio Hour gives us an idea of an exercise or two that you can use to help develop your own improv skills.
Guest Bio & Links

The Cast of Dungeon Radio Hour are | Dalton Riddle | Andrew Gehrlein | Michael Adair | Alissa Adair
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Knowledge Check References and Links
Drinko, C. (2023, January 4). No joke: Improv comedy reduces Social AnxietyC. Psychology Today. Retrieved March 4, 2023, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202301/no-joke-improv-comedy-reduces-social-anxiety
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Keywords: dnd, D&D, dnd podcast, dungeons and dragons, podcast, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying, roleplaying game, DM, dungeon master, game master, dnd ideas,

Podcast Art by Kyle Baerlocher

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44min

FAQs about Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast:

How many episodes does Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.