Everyday Dungeon Master

By Heath Midkiff

Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! A podcast for the everyday DM and the players who love them! Want to be interviewed on the show? Send me a message!... more

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The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

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August 26, 2022 Painting, Printing and Crafting Your Way to Elevated Gameplay
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Cory who you may remember from Episode 4! In today’s episode we talk about the ancient practice of martial arts and crafts! We talk about all things crafting, printing and painting. DM Cory packs this episode with some awesome tips for all levels of game! If you are well-established looking to take your games to new heights with some investment, we got you covered! If you are just starting out or limited on resources and need some ways to elevate your game, we got you! I hope you enjoy today’s episode as much as I did.
Today’s Monster Spotlight shines a light on the beautiful beaches of the D&D Multiverse with the enormous Hulking Crab! DM Cory explains how you can take this beast of the land/sea and pair it with mascots or little helpers that aid the monster to make it even more of a challenge for your players! So go check out the stat block, mash whatever helpers you want with it, just don’t boil it cause monsters deserve to live (though it probably would make for a delicious feast).
If you are interested in any of the resources that DM Cory shared with us on today’s podcast, you can find them below:
Michael Ghelfi Studios - YouTube channel featuring music and ambience.
Thingiverse.com - 3D Print Files for all sorts of things!
MZ4250 - Profile on Thingiverse for the user making all the monster manual 3D Print files!
Black Magic Craft - YouTube channel for crafting for TTRPGs!
TheDMsCraft - YouTube channel for crafting for TTRPGs!
Wyloch’s Armory - YouTube channel for crafting for TTRPGs!
Also as mentioned on today’s podcast, Cory is open for commissions on 3D sculpt file creating and for painting miniatures. If you want to go check out his art and contact him for a commission or just to chat D&D you can find him on Instagram @cre8theworld
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Proudly part of the Find Familiar Media Podcast Network.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
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Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
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...more
44min
August 19, 2022 The Art & Science of Improv
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Mike! Great ready for an XL EPISODE today, cause it's a long one and so, so good! I had a great time talking with my cousin Mike on the topic of improv in D&D and life. So many great tips, and insights on improv that you can use to master the concept from this “award-winning” improv artist. I hope you enjoy the conversation and the banter as much as I did!
Today’s Monster Spotlight shines in an oft overlooked corner of the monster multiverse. DM Mike brings Kobolds or Goblins, or anything small enough in CR that they can be used in mass. We talk about why these types of monsters should be used more, and the good times your party can experience.
If you want to check out the story on Kobolds that Mike mentioned, you can find the original Dragon magazine article titled, “Tucker’s Kobolds” here.
Also as mentioned on today’s podcast, Mike is no stranger to podcasting. Below is a link to all of his show’s so go check him out, subscribe, follow, rate and review all of his podcasts:
Adventure Incorporated - An actual-play D&D podcast.
In ADDition or live on Twitch every other Wednesday night, here!
Special episodes on Moontower Soccer’s podcast feed, titled “Swoontower Soccer”.
Ask the Pokedexpert - Where Mike plays, “The Pokedexpert” about all things Pokemon.
You can also catch up with Mike on Twitter @futureXskeleton.
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Proudly part of the Find Familiar Media Podcast Network.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
1h 9min
August 12, 2022 How to Encourage Your Players to Connect Emotionally to the Game
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Ryan! In today’s episode we talk about how to create opportunities for emotional connection in your game, which can draw players and their characters deeper into your story, NPCs and settings. I hope you enjoy it, cause I certainly did!
Today’s Monster Spotlight shines brightly on the Holy Grail of killer bunnies, the bloody and head-popping Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. Don’t mistake this cuddly bunny for your ordinary stuffed rabbit and if you get pounced on, make sure you pray to the dice gods for a good CON save, or its OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Here is the stat block for the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog so that you can use it in your games, courtesy of DM Dave. If you want to see the bunny in action, check out this YouTube clip (Warning: Graphic Content).
As mentioned in today’s episode, Ryan is a killer artist, go check him out on Instagram where you can find a link to his portfolio of art, you can find him @mugshotpro. Also, find all things related to Forgotten Tales: Rime of the Frostmaiden, an actual-play podcast DM’d by Ryan here @littleroomdm.
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Proudly part of the Find Familiar Media Podcast Network.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
50min
August 09, 2022 Introducing Find Familiar Media
Hey all! Heath here with just a quick announcement - we have launched our very own media company. It will comprise of both a podcast network with shows that span all sorts of topics as well as some print media including some planned projects in board gaming, campaign books and other exciting stuff! We are in the early stages of this and would love your support, so please go follow us on social media @findfammeda on both Twitter and Facebook so you can stay up to date with all the upcoming projects and things to come!
Happy Gaming Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
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2min
August 05, 2022 How to Ensure Your Players' Voices Are Heard
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Daniel. In this episode we talk about how to ensure ALL of your player’s voices and their character’s voices are heard during a campaign or in a session. Daniel gives great tips on how to make the quiet players/characters feel heard and tips for how to quiet down the table when things get a little too loud. It was a wonderful conversation and I hope you all get a lot out of it!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is spotlighting an adorable, tiny swarm of fey creatures called Band of Gloomcloaks. The monster comes to us from The Fluffy Folio and is a homebrewed monster. This tiny swarm look indistinguishable from flowers in a field until you get too close and they jump on you and start stabbing you with their tiny little swords. Talk about a great time!
If you want to contact Daniel or tune into his Twitch stream you can check them out here: Nat1Network or you can find them on Youtube at Natural1Network and also reach him on Twitter @Nat1Network.
Also - go follow our new media company on Twitter! @findfammedia
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod or @findfammedia.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
49min
July 29, 2022 How to Meet Your Players in the Middle
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is ANOTHER Jonathan! In today’s episode we talk about meeting your players in the middle as a DM so that both sides of the screen can have an enjoyable experience and get the most out of the time they pour into the game. Its a great convo, packed with a ton of useful tips, so I hope you enjoy!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is spotlighting a terrifying, hard to kill creature known as the Boneclaw! Tune in to hear a little bit about this terrifying monster and how you can use it to haunt your players dreams, which is a favorite past time of mine as a DM.
If you want to contact Jonathan head over to Instagram and find him at @littleroomdm or if you want to check out his band’s music, you can find that @thelittleroombandphx. Also, I highly encourage fans of actual-play D&D podcasts to check out Jonathan’s actual-play Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms and Forgotten Tales: Rime of the Frostmaiden wherever you get your podcasts!
Also, go check out RealmSmith on YouTube, it’s a great time and so good!
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
49min
July 22, 2022 Finding Space for Character Backstories in the World
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Jonathan! In today’s episode we talk about one of the most important, and often overlooked parts of the game, the character backstory! We talk through tips on how to incorporate player backstories, and suggestions for players and DMs for when they are crafting, creating and using player backstories! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did, stay tuned for a show blooper at the end!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is another Monster v. Monster matchup, where we pit the ferocious and oddly immune Trobriand (no viable link, you can find him in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage) vs. the gruesomely beautiful Belashyrra. Go follow us on Twitter @EverydayDMPod to vote in this week’s poll on who would win between these two gruesome beasties!
Go check out the free software called Azgaar’s Fantasy Map Generator for some awesome free world building tools!
As mentioned in the episode, Jonathan is an internationally published photographer, he does amazing work and so I encourage you all to go over to his Instagram and check out his portfolio and hire him if you have photography needs! He also does graphic design and would love to connect and network with you in the D&D community, you can find him @jndesign4u
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
43min
July 15, 2022 Puzzles: The Good, The Bad, The Lessons Learned Along the Way
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Seth! In today’s episode we talk all about puzzles, tips on how to put them together, as well as share some fails so that you all know what not to do when building puzzles, which can be just as important as learning what to do!
Today’s Monster Spotlight segment is a double dip! Seth highlights one of his favorite homebrew monsters, The Lernean Bone Hydra! Also, this week Seth and I go head to head in the ring in a dazzling matchup of CR 15 monsters which pits Skull Lord vs. Death Tyrant. We then leave it up to you, the audience to vote. You can access the poll here!
If you want a sneak peek at the awesome work Seth does with painting minis, head over to his Instagram @minisbyseth and you can network with him on Facebook here.
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
44min
July 08, 2022 The Mainstream Media Footprint on Dungeons & Dragons
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Peter! In today’s episode we talk about how the mainstream media footprint and stance on games like Dungeons & Dragons has changed since its inception in the 1970s, all the way from the Satanic Panic to the limelight and endearment it holds today.
Also on today’s episode is the another installment of our brand new segment here at Everyday Dungeon Master - MONSTER SPOTLIGHT! This week Peter and I go head to head in the ring in a classic CR 7 monster matchup that pits the Night Hag (Coven) vs. The Mindflayer. We then leave it up to you, the audience to vote. You can access the poll here!
You can catch more of DM Peter on The Tutorial on YouTube, and if you want to connect with him, you can email him at [email protected].
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
44min
July 01, 2022 Story Immersion: Allowing Your Players to Dive In and Lose Themselves IRL
Welcome to Everyday Dungeon Master! Our guest Dungeon Master today is Dominic! In today’s episode we talk about story immersion techniques that incorporate the use of sounds, lights and effects in virtual tabletop environments that you can even mimic at in-person tables to create an atmosphere that sets the mood for players to lose themselves in your story. We also talk about how playing D&D with Oregon Trail rules, would be a delightful experience (for the DM) and discuss just how deadly dysentery really is to D&D characters.
Also on today’s episode is the first installment of our brand new segment here at Everyday Dungeon Master - MONSTER SPOTLIGHT! I love monsters, and I hope you do too because each week we will either be bringing you a unique monster to put in the spotlight or we will pit two monsters against each other in the ring and allow you to vote on who you think would come out the victor! Today’s Spotlight is on the trickster known as The Toad King. Check him out in Kobold Press’ Tome of Beasts 2 (link below)!
If you are looking for the links to the 3rd-party materials that Dominic mentioned, you can find them below:
Tome of Beasts by Kobold Press
Tome of Beasts 2 by Kobold Press (Toad King found here)
Campfire by Drive Thru RPG
With that, I hope you enjoy today’s episode. If you are a DM wanting to be featured on a future episode send me an email at [email protected] or find me on Twitter and Facebook at @EverydayDMPod.
Happy Gaming, Nerdy Adventurers!
Music Credits:
Intro Song:
A Seafaring Adventure by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: B81RQXNWH5VAQNSQ
Break Songs:
Adventure Island by Studio Kolomna
Used with permission under Creative Common License: X7WBGI54YGLJ84UX
Hellscape by Richard Bodgers
Used with permission under Creative Common License: 179YGFRUDY6PEUXH
Curiosity by All Good Folks
Used with permission under Creative Common License: CU8ISGXWPJGDJEOJ
Outro Song:
The Great Wonder by Roger Gabalda
Used with permission under Creative Common License: NXLWSJGTDREIZUQB
...more
36min

FAQs about Everyday Dungeon Master:

How many episodes does Everyday Dungeon Master have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.