Best Ryan Timpte Podcasts (2025)

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E09: Inn Trouble 23:26

10d ago23:26

23:26

Oh no! Our Dungeons & Dragons kid heroes have fallen into some pretty hot water after defeating unknown assailants at the inn of Café Carpathia. Can they defend themselves against potential arrest and win over Father Winston of the Temple of Creativity? Only time, and some critical rolls, will tell! 0:00 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTable…

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Area of Effect | S2E03: Boosting Confidence with D&D (feat. @gamemastermom & @thedrawingbard) 26:01

17d ago26:01

26:01

D&D is fun, but can it help improve player confidence? We recently shared clip on social media (on 5/2/25) showing a stark contrast between how kid player Khloe handled the pressure of mid-battle decision-making back in Season 1 compared to Season 2. On this episode, Allison, Nicole @gamemastermom, and Daniel @thedrawing bard chat about how they've…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E08: A Close Call 21:08

24d ago21:08

21:08

Catch our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes mid-battle! The younger heroes, with the help of some lucky rolls, have successfully held off their attackers until the older party members could arrive with some much-needed assistance. Reunited, will our heroes make it out unscathed? 0:00 Join Our Quest! www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD 1:28 When Last We Saw…

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Area of Effect | S2E02: Is It Okay for Kids to Be Scared When Playing D&D? 32:26

1M ago32:26

32:26

In a recent episode of our original kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons show (S2E06 "An Ominous Warning"), the party wakes in the night to a surprise attack! Caught at a disadvantage, our heroes are in dire straights, and the kids start to get scared. Ryan and Allison discuss when and how it's appropriate to include scary elements into your D&D game wit…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E07: The One with All the Nat 20's 22:24

1M ago22:24

22:24

Jump into another exciting, kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure with - oops - almost all nat 20's! With our adventurers split up and half of our heroes under isolated attack, things are looking dire at the inn above Café Carpathia! Will luck be on our side as Sophia and Arugon rush to help? Who are these attackers, anyway, and why are they tar…

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Area of Effect | S2E01: The "Yes, Or" Method in D&D 22:22

1M ago22:22

22:22

In the latest episode our original kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons show (S2E06 "An Ominous Warning"), mom Raenelle steps in to negotiate between new teen player Dillon and the rest of the group, thereby both modeling and including our kid players through the art of negotiation. We call the method she employs, "Yes, or", as opposed to the popular imp…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E06: An Ominous Warning 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

What surprises await our kid Dungeons & Dragons players in this episode? Serena's mom Sophia sneaks out at night on a solo mission to seek answers about the disappearance of the gods, but something seems off about the new cleric she encounters. Meanwhile, our two youngest heroes' peaceful sleep is interrupted by something or someone unexpected... W…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E05: A Tale of Three Cities 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

What surprises await our kid Dungeons & Dragons players in this episode? Serena's mom Sophia sneaks out at night on a solo mission to seek answers about the disappearance of the gods, but something seems off about the new cleric she encounters. Meanwhile, our two youngest heroes' peaceful sleep is interrupted by something or someone unexpected... W…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E04: Suspicion & Trust 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

In this episode of family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons actual play, our heroes travel to Trivestia with their newest member, Arugon. When Sophia and Serena cast suspicion on Arugon's true motives, the group discusses the issue of trust within this fragile alliance. At Trivestia, tensions rise when the group disagrees on an important decision. Will A…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E03: A Questionable Alliance 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

As our Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids continues, the creepy crawlies just keep creeping! Will our brave heroes be able to put down this many-legged threat once and for all? How will they deal with the mysterious stranger in the woods? Find out on this episode of The Kids Table Season 2. We are SO THANKFUL for our awesome partners: *Ideas for…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E02: A Living Nightmare 17:32

4M ago17:32

17:32

As our Dungeons & Dragons adventure for kids continues, the creepy crawlies just keep creeping! Will our brave heroes be able to put down this many-legged threat once and for all? How will they deal with the mysterious stranger in the woods? Find out on this episode of The Kids Table Season 2. We are SO THANKFUL for our awesome partners: *Ideas for…

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The Kids Table DnD Presents: One-Shot Wonders | Havoc & Hijinks 36:02

4M ago36:02

36:02

In this family & friends game of Dungeons & Dragons, our heroes are on a well-deserved & peaceful vacation when they suddenly find themselves on an urgent mission to save six unruly goats! Through havoc & hijinks, can they return these chaotic creatures to the goatherd by sundown? Find out in this family-friendly D&D one-shot. Bring the fun home to…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E01: A Mystery Afoot 18:30

5M ago18:30

18:30

It's the start of a fresh, new season playing Dungeons & Dragons with kids! Catch up on what our heroes have been up to since the Battle of the Three Dragons and discover what mysteries remain unsolved. Will our brave young adventurers be called to action once again? Find out on this first episode of The Kids Table Season 2! We are SO THANKFUL for …

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The Kids Table Presents: DnD Adventure Club | Episode 6: A Glimmer of Hope in the Depths of Despair 23:46

5M ago23:46

23:46

Our brave adventurers face off against the mastermind behind it all - The Lord of Despair - in this thrilling FINALE episode of The Kids Table Presents DnD Adventure Club! Will our heroes defeat this terrifying threat or will they be lost to the Pits of Peril forever? Watch now to find out. You can purchase "The Pits of Peril" campaign book along w…

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Area of Effect | S1E18: Empowering Kids to Get Behind the Dungeon Master Screen (feat. @RedWyrm) 34:46

6M ago34:46

34:46

Allison & Red Wyrm discuss how to transition kids into the D&D Dungeon Master seat on this episode of Area of Effect. Red Wyrm and his son "The Wyrmling" started playing D&D when The Wyrmling was just 2 years old, and he started DMing at the ripe age of 4! Red Wyrm now publishes DMing tips & plot hooks by The Wyrmling on Instagram and Blue Sky and …

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The Kids Table Presents: DnD Adventure Club | Episode 5: Skeleton Battle at Skull Castle 21:51

6M ago21:51

21:51

Join our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes as they continue to investigate mysterious goings-on in the Pits of Peril, they are faced with a seemingly insurmountable wall, a skull castle, and a horde of intimidating skeletons. Will they overcome these daunting challenges, or be forced to turn back? Watch and find out! You can purchase "The Pits of Peril…

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Area of Effect | S1E17: How to Dungeon Master Parenting (feat. Shelly Mazzanoble) 28:26

6M ago28:26

28:26

Allison chats with Shelly Mazzanoble, author and podcast host, as she discusses her new book and shares a humorous take on parenting from a Dungeons & Dragons perspective. Learn "How to Dungeon Master Parenting" and level up your parenting skills in this entertaining episode of Area of Effect! Find Shelly's writing projects at https://shellymazzano…

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The Kids Table Presents: DnD Adventure Club | Episode 4: A Dangerous Discovery 17:36

6M ago17:36

17:36

Join The Kids Table in this mysterious Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Watch our brave young adventurers investigate King Ofal's underground cavern, search for survivors, and encounter a dangerous artifact. Welcome to The Kids Table Presents, our unique kid-focused way of showcasing some of the fantastic content out there written by our partners and …

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Area of Effect | S1E16: The Secret to Starting Family D&D (feat. @FamilyFantasyRPG) 26:11

7M ago26:11

26:11

Allison chats with Colin of Family Fantasy RPG about the difficulties parents face in playing D&D with kids. These road bumps led him to create his own wildly popular kids' TTRPGs: Fairies of the Mistglade and Dino Riderz, available on DriveThruRPG.com! Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table, where we discuss how t…

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The Kids Table Presents: DnD Adventure Club | Episode 3: Skeleton Shenanigans 15:51

7M ago15:51

15:51

Our heroes awake to the smell of delicious curly fries in the Pits of Peril gift shop following an epic battle between troglodyte & skeleton forces. As they venture back into the Pits of Peril to investigate why the skeletons invaded the trogs' home in the first place and who or what sent them, tensions arise in the group. Welcome to The Kids Table…

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Area of Effect | S1E15: Should Students Play D&D At School? (feat. Lucas Maxwell) 27:11

7M ago27:11

27:11

What if our schools could be places that helped kids not only learn how to read, write, and become good citizens, but also how to work together in community? In this week's episode, Allison interviews Lucas Maxwell, librarian and author in London about his experience of bringing D&D and TTRPGs into his school's library--and how kids have been flour…

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The Kids Table Presents: DnD Adventure Club | Episode 2: Friend or Foe 26:31

7M ago26:31

26:31

As our adventurers delve deeper into the Pits of Peril, they encounter wildlife--and a battle already in progress! Will they choose the winning side or strike out on their own? Welcome to The Kids Table Presents, our way of showcasing in our our unique, kid-focused way some of the fantastic content out there written by our partners and friends! Our…

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Area of Effect | S1E14: How D&D Changes as You Grow Up (feat. D&D & Daughters) 34:40

8M ago34:40

34:40

Imagine playing Dungeons & Dragons as an elementary schooler, then a middle schooler, then a high schooler. Imagine how different the experience would be at each stage, and imagine how the game would change along with you. For the girls of Dungeons & Dragons & Daughters, they don't have to imagine it--they've lived it! In this episode, Allison spea…

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The Kids Table Presents: DnD Adventure Club | Episode 1: Into the Pits of Peril 15:55

8M ago15:55

15:55

A new band of adventurers answers a call for help, delving deep into an amusement park called The Pits of Peril in search of a lost goblin. But will they find who they're looking for in time, or will the peril in these pits crush them before they've even begun? Welcome to The Kids Table Presents, our way of showcasing in our our unique, kid-focused…

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Area of Effect | S1E13: How D&D Is Leveling Up Therapy (feat. Ready for Anything Counseling) 23:59

8M ago23:59

23:59

Strengthening your mental wellness can be hard, so why not make it fun with D&D? In this episode, our guest Rachel Gilmore of Ready for Anything Counseling chats with Allison about her work as a licensed therapist who incorporates Dungeons & Dragons into her therapy work with college students & other adults. The mental health benefits of D&D--both …

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Area of Effect | S1E12: The Kids Table Season 1 Cast Interview (feat. Season 1 cast) 29:13

8M ago29:13

29:13

The first season of The Kids Table is complete! Filmed back in 2022, this amateur actual-play campaign premiered in short episode form in December 2023, publishing kid-friendly episodes every other week until the finale this month--and we've been overwhelmed by the support from the community. In this special episode of Area of Effect, the cast answ…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E23: The Battle of Three Dragons, Part 3 15:40

9M ago15:40

15:40

On the exciting season finale of The Kids Table, our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes battle for their lives and the fate of Crane's Rest against Ballianto, Agent of the God of Power! Will they fall? Or will they discover in time the secret of transformation? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other Ta…

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Area of Effect | S1E11: Growing as Kids and Parents through TTRPGs (feat. Raenelle) 22:17

9M ago22:17

22:17

What is it like to watch your kids grow up while they're playing D&D? And how does the game morph along with them? In this episode, Ryan and Allison are joined by Raenelle, veteran educator who plays "Sophia" on The Kids Table alongside her real-life daughter, to talk about the long-term joys and challenges of being a parent at the table. Welcome t…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E22: The Battle of Three Dragons, Part 2 16:22

9M ago16:22

16:22

Follow along for another exciting piece of our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes' story! In this episode, Ballianto's played his trump card: the great green dragon! As the final battle for Crane's Rest continues, can our heroes find a way to neutralize this threat? Or will one of their own turn on them at the last second? About us: When kids are at the…

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Area of Effect | S1E10: Playing One-on-One TTRPGs with Kids (feat. @Dadventurous) 20:18

9M ago20:18

20:18

When it comes to collaborative storytelling, it doesn't matter how many people are around the table--it can be a whole friend group, or it can be just you and your kid. In this episode, Allison and Ryan interview The Dad and The Daughter from the actual-play podcast Dadventerous (@dadventurous) about what it's like to play one-on-one and how it enh…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E21: The Battle of Three Dragons, Part 1 18:56

10M ago18:56

18:56

This is it: the final battle for Crane's Rest! Facing the agent of the God of Power from the very beginning, and with Six-tails' father under his control, will our heroes be able to win the day? Or will they too fall to the forces of uncontrolled Power? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other Table…

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Area of Effect | S1E9: The Educational Side of TTRPGs (feat. @TTRPGKids) 25:30

10M ago25:30

25:30

Fred Rogers once said, "Play gives children a chance to practice what they're learning." And in tabletop RPGs, we have an incredible resource to help kids learn while they play. In this episode, Steph, founder of TTRPGkids.com, walks Allison and Ryan through the "beautiful chaos" of adding STEM educational elements to TTRPG games and why any parent…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E20: The Final Piece 15:15

10M ago15:15

15:15

In this episode of our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure, our heroes sneak under the Steeple of Moriwardaz, racing against time to find a way to stop the plans of the God of Power. Will they find what they need to free their town--or are they walking into a giant trap? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & D…

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Area of Effect | S1E8: Keeping Kids Engaged at the D&D Table 18:30

10M ago18:30

18:30

Kids are wiggly, distractable, energetic--and still have the capacity to play a TTRPG with the right scaffolding. In this episode, Allison and Ryan answer your questions about keeping kids engaged at the table, including tips and tricks for redirecting energy and for helping them to think about the others playing with them. Welcome to Area of Effec…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E19: The Final Approach 19:25

11M ago19:25

19:25

Follow along with our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragon's adventure! On the final approach to free the occupied town of Crane's Rest, one hero meets the avatar of the oceans, while another loses a dear friend. Will the team be able slip into town undetected before the agent of the God of Power realizes they've arrived? About us: When kids are at the ta…

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Area of Effect | S1E7: Adapting D&D Campaigns for Kids 17:02

11M ago17:02

17:02

Buying a pre-written TTRPG module might be easier than homebrewing everything yourself, but there's a surprising amount of work involved! In this episode, Ryan and Allison pull from their education background to talk about best practices in adapting campaigns--especially to make them accessible for a younger table. Welcome to Area of Effect, a podc…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E18: Reunion 19:59

11M ago19:59

19:59

Our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes make preparations to return to Crane's Rest and face the agent of the God of Power. But a surprise for Six-tails might change everything. About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other Tabletop Role-Playing Games) with kids helps develop critical thinking, creativity, com…

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Area of Effect | S1E6: How to Begin Playing D&D with Kids (feat. @gamemastermom) 23:56

11M ago23:56

23:56

We say that when kids are able to roll dice, they're able to play D&D--because every kid likes to be part of a story. So what are the first steps that you can be taking at home to begin playing TTRPGs with kids? In this episode, Nicole from @gamemastermom talks with Allison and Ryan about how to know when your kids are ready to play, what you can d…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E17: Sealed Away 15:58

12M ago15:58

15:58

Grab a seat at The Kids Table and follow our kid heroes' Dungeons & Dragons adventure! In the aftermath of the disappearance of the Goddess of Knowledge, the team tries to learn as much as they can from the strange room before making a big decision: do they return to Crane's Rest and fight the agent of the God of Power? About us: When kids are at t…

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Area of Effect | S1E5: D&D Motivates Good Teamwork (feat. Kimberly) 13:21

12M ago13:21

13:21

How do we help our kids and teens learn to look across the table--no matter what table they find themselves sitting at--and work together with people who are different from them? In this episode, veteran educator Kimberly returns to talk with Allison and Ryan about how the very structure of D&D nurtures teamwork, giving kids tools that will help th…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E16: That Deep Lore 18:15

12M ago18:15

18:15

Reunited once again, our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes finally enter the chamber underneath the spire outside Ceppania. What they find inside will change their understanding of their world forever--especially when they lose one of their own. About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other Tabletop Role-Pla…

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Area of Effect | S1E4: D&D Sparks Kids' Curiosity 19:26

1y ago19:26

19:26

Curiosity is what drives us to reach up towards the stars and out towards the people around us. When kids are curious about the world around them, they become more empathetic, more merciful, and more loving. In this episode, Ryan and Allison talk about how the structure of D&D gives DMs opportunities to cultivate curiosity around the table, and how…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E15: A Friend Returns 13:47

1y ago13:47

13:47

Come along and join us for our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Six-tails is down, Seren and Rosalie are gravely wounded, and Vee seems nigh unstoppable. Can Sophia and Serena get the collar controlling Vee off of her, or is this where the story ends? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and othe…

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Area of Effect | S1E3: D&D Helps Kids Build Independence (feat. Kimberly) 17:11

1y ago17:11

17:11

When kids encounter problems in the world, they have two choices: run, or face those problems head-on. In this episode, veteran educator Kimberly discusses with Allison and Ryan how role-playing games like D&D help kids develop tools they can use in real-life situations to solve problems and, ultimately, build community. Welcome to Area of Effect, …

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E14: A Friend Falls 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

Our kid Dungeons & Dragons heroes continue to fend off the attacks of their former friend Vee, who is now controlled by the God of Power. Can they free her from the collar that binds her? Or will one of them fall before they get the chance? (Parental warning: the ending to this episode is a little sad. But don't worry: everything will turn out alri…

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Area of Effect | S1E2: D&D Helps Kids Develop Resilience 20:05

1y ago20:05

20:05

Our kids will encounter challenges, and as much as we might want to shelter them, we know that developing resilience is what will help them succeed in an uncertain world. In this episode, Ryan and Allison talk about how tabletop RPGs can help kids gain a better understanding of who they are and what they're good at and, in so doing, develop resilie…

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The Kids Table DnD | S2E13: A Friend Attacks 25:13

1y ago25:13

25:13

In this episode of our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure, Vee, the Goliath Barbarian/Druid, returns--but under the control of the God of Power! Can our heroes free her before it's too late? Or will this reunion of friends be their last meeting? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other Tableto…

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Area of Effect | S1E1: D&D Helps Kids Connect 16:29

1y ago16:29

16:29

Teenagers have a notoriously difficult time connecting with others, and everything in our modern world--from our disappearing public spaces to the fear of identity formation brought on by social media--seems designed to keep them apart as much as possible. In this episode, Allison describes how tabletop RPGs help bridge the gaps between teens, betw…

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The Kids Table DnD | S1E12: Magic Shapes 21:25

1y ago21:25

21:25

In this episode of our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons adventure, after saving the champion of the Goddess of Knowledge, our heroes follow Seren to a mysterious-yet-familiar tower on the beach. What secrets lie inside? And who is that familiar voice on the staircase behind them? About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons &…

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Area of Effect | Episode 0: Welcome to Area of Effect! 10:02

1y ago10:02

10:02

It's a brand-new side podcast from the creators of The Kids Table! We want our kids to learn kindness, mercy, and justice so they can change the world and each other. Can TTRPGs be a place they can learn to do that? Spoiler alert: they can! Especially when you realize just how big your personal area of effect really is for the kids in your lives. W…

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