Inside the GM Studio

Inside the GM Studio

By Matt and DavidLeisureGames
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Inside the GM Studio episodes

  • Side Quest: Ballroom Quiz

    A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

    29 min
  • Rolling with Purpose: Why Mechanics Matter in TTRPGs

    In this episode of Inside the GM Studio, Matt and David dive headfirst into "why tabletop RPGs need more mechanics, not fewer".

    Are rules really the enemy of good storytelling? Or are they the unsung heroes that give weight to your decisions, tension to your rolls, and depth to your characters? From the illusion of "rules-light freedom" to the power of numbers in shaping narrative stakes, the hosts explore how mechanics don't just support a TTRPG—they define its drama.

    Whether you’re a rules-lawyer, a narrative purist, or somewhere in between, this episode challenges the idea that less crunch equals more fun. Spoiler: it doesn’t.

    Tune in to hear how well-crafted systems can empower players, sharpen storytelling, and turn every encounter into a meaningful, memorable moment.

    🎲 Mechanics aren’t the villain—they’re the framework of fantasy.

    If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message

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    53 min
  • Side Quest: Don't Give a PC a Kingdom

    A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

    39 min
  • Inner Demons

    On this weeks episode... In the News, World of Darkness returns and Daggerheart goes Grim Dark in "Age of Umbra", and David goes in depth about characters inner demons and why we use them in our stories.

    If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message

    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message


    1 hr
  • Who are Vampires and What Do They Do?

    On this weeks episode... The boys give their 2 cents on how to play Vampires in "Vampire the Masquerade" and how they function in the real world.

    If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message

    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

    50 min
  • Side Quest: How to Horror One Shot

    A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

    28 min
  • Recaps are the best Icebreakers

    On this weeks episode... The boys give there thoughts on how important is the "Recap"?

    If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message

    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message


    1 hr 3 min
  • Side Quest: Should I Let My Players Write Their Own Ending?

    A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

    33 min
  • May the Fourth Special

    A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, the bois ranted on about running a Star Wars campaign that some of you might be interested in.


    If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message

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    45 min
  • Side Quest: How Important is Theme

    A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to [email protected] out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

    35 min

About Inside the GM Studio

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Welcome to Inside the GM Studio, your go-to source for all things tabletop RPG! Whether you’re a seasoned game master, a curious newcomer, or a dice goblin always chasing that next nat 20, we’ve got…