Session Zero: A D Conversation

The Pun-geon Master Alexander Stine returns! He shares how he created the podcast, got mixed up with the Missing Sock Podcast network, and how the hell he writes a brand-new month-specific one shot each month! Oh, and we brag about how great our episode was with friend of the show Patrick Marran (available now wherever you get podcasts).

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

The Dapper DM Jarrett Sullivan returns to chat about being the dungeon master on the Twitch actual play live stream show "Fables of Refuge". We dive deep into how the show was conceived and produced, how things changed dramatically during the pandemic lockdown, and how things are slowly resuming and progressing since they've resumed in-person sessions. A great resource for anyone interested in starting a live stream show!

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

Erika Ensign is podcast royalty. The multi-award-winning podcaster and D&D player stops by to discuss how she came to edit the "Total Party Kill" Podcast, her background in video editing, and teases her upcoming appearance in the "Whitesparrow" arc.

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? www.https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero

Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

The Friendly Neighborhood Dungeon Master Sam Kurnit returns to discuss the finer details of the conception, creation, and production of the "Improvised Weapons" podcast and the insane amount of work he puts into making the show great.

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? www.https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero

Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

Self-dubbed "Most Likely to Die PC" Aliza Kapel discusses how she has dealt her many characters' deaths and how letting characters go helped her find her true self.

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? www.https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero

Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

Dungeon Master Chris D'Amato has been playing D&D for decades and in that time has run many different game systems, from 2nd Edition up through 5th, Star Wars, mafia, and is even working on a WWE-adaptation of his own. A great chat with a great DM! Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau. Want to be a panelist? www.https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

In the season finale, Lincoln L. Hayes welcomes an LGBTQ+ panel to discuss their experiences playing Dungeons & Dragons, playing characters of different genders and sexualities, playing with pronouns, and utilizing a supportive group as safe space for players. Panelists include Jessica Ayers, Aliza Kapel, Jon van Luling, Matthew Woods, and Philip Krogmeier.

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau. Want to be a panelist? https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/session...​ Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

On the penultimate episode of season 1, Lincoln L. Hayes welcomes an all-female panel to discuss everything and anything D&D with guests Lucy Horton, Annette Wierstra, Mary McNulty, Lindsey Haddad, Rachel Riendeau, Jenn Petti and Ellen Coughtrey. Riverdale-themed one shot? YES. Clue LARPing? YES. Hatred of math? DOUBLE YES.

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/session...​ Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

Lincoln L. Hayes welcomes players and Dungeon Masters to discuss combat and magic in their games. Guests include Jon van Luling, Patrick Marran, Matthew Woods, Alexander Stine, Dylan Coughtrey and Chris D'Amato who share stories from their games, adding flavor to combat and spellcasting, and reference the classic comedy "Dodgeball".

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero​ Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow

Lincoln L. Hayes welcomes players and DMs to discuss a few more challenging aspects of Dungeons and Dragons, namely creating rich and developed backstories, multi-classing characters, and homebrewing elements to add to one's game. Guests include Christian Titus, Patrick Maran, Aliza Kapel, Alexander Stine, and Brian Crawford Scott.

Recorded safely using Zoom. Written, produced, and edited by Lincoln L. Hayes. Music was written and recorded by Matthew McNeal and Andre Black, mixed by Ted Young. Production assistance by Ted Young. Special thanks to Rachel Riendeau.

Want to be a panelist? https://www.lincolnlhayes.com/sessionzero

Follow the show on Instagram: @SessionZeroDNDShow