Best Starter Set A Dungeons Podcasts (2025)

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Rangers: Hunter's Lark - Classes (E311) 52:21

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This episode covers everything you'll need to know about the Rangers base class in the 2024 Player's Handbook! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme & Intro 1:46 Themes & Lore 2:30 Core Traits 12:10 Mechanics 13:47 Inspirations 34:47 Outro & Closing Theme 46:35 Post Credits (incl. Corrupted Ranger) 47:57 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://…

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Part 2: Fire on the Water | Starter Kit - 7th Sea Edition 38:14

1d ago38:14

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Aboard an abandoned ship in some of the most dangerous waters around Theah, our heroes discover two puzzles that hint at both great danger and great glory, and our players learn about Risks and Hero Points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry

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Did WOTC Pay Critical Role? (No) – Lazy RPG Talk Show 1:07:44

1d ago1:07:44

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:50 Sly Flourish News: Use Agnostic Tools, Go Easy On Yourself, Vathrex Unchained 00:03:16 D&D & RPG News: Shadow of the Weird Wizard Bundle of Holding 00:07:05 Product Spotlight: Mythic Game Master Emulator for Solo RPGs 00:12:49 D&D & RPG New…

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HUNTER THE RECKONING CHARACTER CREATION - Surviving the Apocalypse with Character Sheets and Charisma Checks 51:44

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Welcome back, brave listeners, to another chilling chapter of the RPGBOT.Podcast. Tonight, we descend into the fog-choked alleys of Hunter: The Reckoning, where your best defense against the supernatural isn’t garlic, holy water, or even a decent sushi roll—it’s your character sheet. So sharpen your pencils, whisper your redemption arcs to the moon…

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HAGS Remastered - Because every group can use a consultant 51:15

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Gather ‘round, adventurers, and mind the cackling in the corner. Tonight, the RPGBOT coven summons forth the secrets of hags in Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. These monsters aren’t just creepy old ladies with a fondness for curses—they’re the nightmare consultants you never asked for but always fear. Clipboards, cauldrons, and catastrophic cont…

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A Fistful of Flowers (with Scott) - Platinum Greatwyrm (W026) 1:18:11

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Scott joins Adam to go over the highs and lows of running a Pathfinder One-Shot for a bunch of different D&D Dungeon Masters! Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Interview 4:03 Outro & Closing Theme 1:16:00 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at [email protected] So…

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Return to the Shrine of the Lower Left Hand – Dragon Empire Prep Session 38 30:48

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Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs…

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STARFINDER 2E GM CORE - Pathfinder Walked So Starfinder Could Hack Your Wi-Fi 1:06:16

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It began, as all things do in a flawed cosmos, with paperwork. You signed something — you don’t remember what — but now you’re contractually obligated to care about Starfinder 2E. The GM Core isn’t a rulebook; it’s a transmission, half game manual, half government-issued dream. Every chapter reads like a psychological evaluation, every margin note …

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Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands - Review (L061) 1:06:02

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This Starter Set is bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Is it worth your dollars? Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Expectations 0:48 Heroes of the Borderlands 6:45 Impressions 48:53 Outro & Closing Theme 1:04:09 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamim…

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Sailors: High Potency Seamen - Backgrounds (E310) 54:36

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Megan and Adam are joined by an actual sailor (Robert) to discuss this background, including the missteps and the inspirations that can be found in the design. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 2:28 Themes & Lore 3:38 The Numbers 9:56 Feats 17:16 Gear 23:04 Missing Features 27:08 Open Discussion 30:13 Outro & Closing Theme 48:03 Post-Credit (i…

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Nacho Savage - Mailbag of Holding (M057) 1:35:08

8d ago1:35:08

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This episode sees Adam, Pepperina, and Terry tackle over 20 questions from listeners. Some good, some bad, and some very time sensitive. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at [email protected] Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en T…

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Part 1: All Hands on Deck | Starter Kit - 7th Sea Edition 49:01

8d ago49:01

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Our Game Master, 7th Sea creator John Wick, helps our players build their characters. Then our party of pirates and their newly minted captain name their ship, pledge their allegiances, and set sail in the treacherous waters of the Widow’s Sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is WOTC Being a Good Steward of D&D? Fall 2025 Update! – Lazy RPG Talk Show 58:31

8d ago58:31

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:59 Sly Flourish News: Published Adventures, Use Agnostic Tools, Vathrix Unchained 04:28 Sly Flourish News: Lazy DM's Workbook in NY Magazine 05:42 D&D & RPG News: Justice Arman on Mastering Dungeons 07:35 D&D & RPG News: D&D Starter Set Ad and Livep…

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HUNTER THE RECKONING CONCEPTS AND THEMES - World of Darkness, dice that hate you, and hunters with trust issues 51:15

9d ago51:15

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The lights flicker. The basement smells faintly of stale pizza and dread. Somewhere in the distance, a door creaks — or maybe that was just Randall adjusting his chair. Tonight, we’re stepping into the World of Darkness, where average people stumble into a nightmare of vampires, monsters, and game mechanics that hit harder than a ghost with a grudg…

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REMASTERED: FEAR MECHANICS - Because nothing says fun like watching your character soil themselves in a dungeon 53:43

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Once upon a gaming table dreary, while we plotted, weak and weary, Came a whisper from the shadows: “What if your dice betray you with fear?” Not the fear of a natural one, nor the dread of forgetting your spell slots, But a terror woven deep into the very fabric of the game— A mechanic that chills the marrow, bends the will, And makes the bravest …

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Daggerheart Core Rulebook - Review (L060) 1:14:25

11d ago1:14:25

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This episode looks into the Daggerheart Core Rulebook and whether or not it's worth your money. Opening Theme & Intro 0:00 Expectations 0:32 Daggerheart 8:36 Impressions 49:35 Outro & Closing Theme 1:12:34 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.…

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D&D Starter Set – Heroes of the Borderlands – First Look 38:08

12d ago38:08

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Mike offers his first look at the new D&D Starter Set – Heroes of the Borderlands. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on PatreonBy [email protected]

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE WRAP UP - Shardplate, Sprens, and Session Impressions 56:43

12d ago56:43

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The Stormlight Archive RPG is not a game one simply plays—it is a crucible where story and steel collide. In its halls, Shardblades and Shardplate redefine combat, while talent trees, sprens, and player choices shape destinies with every decision. Today, we step back from the battlefield to reflect on the system’s triumphs, its perils, and the stor…

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Part 6: The Big Bad Boss Battle | Starter Kit - D&D Edition 42:53

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The party and their orc ally have discovered the lair of the hobgoblin chieftain! It’s going to take all their skill – and some lucky rolls – to rid the dungeon of their evil presence! But the hobgoblins have skills as well… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry

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Dragonbane Boxed Set Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show 1:06:04

15d ago1:06:04

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:39 Sly Flourish News: Lazy Map Annotations, Are Published Adventures Easier?, the Beautiful Mess of 5e 05:35 Sly Flourish News: Attention Retailers 07:08 D&D & RPG News: Starter Set Spotlights 09:13 Product Spotlight: Dragonbane Core Boxed Set 40:18…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE HOW TO PLAY - Actual Play 2: Shardblades, Chasm Fiends, and Really Bad Dice Rolls 1:00:41

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"The storm is both battleground and teacher. In the high storm’s fury, we discovered not merely survival checks or combat mechanics, but the weight of choice. Humor became a shield, laughter our shardplate, as the Shardblade in hand revealed itself to be more than a weapon. Against the chasm fiend’s relentless rhythm, the bond between friends becam…

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SLAAD EXPLAINED (Remastered) - Spawn of Chaos, Croak of Dread: A Monstrous Dissection 34:41

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Lo, from the stagnant mire there arose a croak most dreadful, heralding the advent of creatures born of chaos and slime. In this remastered Spooktober hour from 2023, we unmask the Slaad—horrible monsters of Dungeons & Dragons whose laughter curdles into terror. Hark, dear listeners, and let the tolling of the midnight bell stir your marrow— for on…

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What is the Best 5e? – Lazy RPG Talk Show Special 51:26

19d ago51:26

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Mike dives into the three core books of four different 5e systems and offers his opinions on the best of the bunch! 00:00 - I love 5e 01:48 - What is 5e? 06:51 - Focusing on Four Versions -- D&D 2014, D&D 2024, Level Up Advanced 5e, and Tales of the Valiant 08:51 - Focusing on the Core Books 09:26 - What is the Best 5e? 11:36 - Best Player's Handbo…

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2025 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS STARTER SET REVIEW: When Tokens and Tales Collide 1:20:27

20d ago1:20:27

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In this wandering dissection of the 2025 Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set, the hosts circle through memory and mechanics, weighing cardboard against imagination, and finding, amid the tokens and rules, not a doorway into wonder but the echo of all the starter sets that came before, fuller, deeper, better. Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands (affil…

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Part 5: Exploration & the Unexpected | Starter Kit - D&D Edition 39:14

22d ago39:14

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Delving further into the dungeon, the party encounters a most ominous threat: a locked door! It’s a good thing the rogue packed her lockpicks – and that the wizard knows the Detect Magic spell for what lurks beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry

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More on Daggerheart Initiative – Lazy RPG Talk Show 1:13:38

22d ago1:13:38

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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:36 Sly Flourish News: Secret of the Eight Steps and Lazy Map Annotations 01:43 Sly Flourish News: New Hat, Coffee Cup, and Calendar on the Store 04:29 Sly Flourish News: Key of Worlds 15 Releasing This week! 07:32 Sly Flourish News: Upcoming Convent…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE HOW TO PLAY - Actual Play 1: Technical Glitches, Chasm Fiends, and Shardblades 57:52

23d ago57:52

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The RPGBOT crew brave technical glitches, angry chasm fiends, and their own questionable tactics in the Stormlight Archive TTRPG—somehow surviving long enough to bond a Shardblade and argue about the rules. Want to roll dice with Ash Ely? You can! Ash is running games right now on StartPlaying.games — sign up to join his tables and bring your own c…

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DROW Remastered: Lolth Didn't Raise No Quitters - Running Drow that Actually Win Fights 56:33

25d ago56:33

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Lolth’s Not Your Mom, But She’s Definitely Disappointed in You Follow Ash Ely on social media for more tabletop mischief, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes RPGBOT energy. Want to do more than just listen? You can play in his games directly—Ash runs tables on StartPlaying.games where you can sign up, roll dice, and probably regret trusting that one s…

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Sunspear – Dragon Empire Prep Session 37 28:22

25d ago28:22

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Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs…

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STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE TTRPG - Character Creation: Ancestry, Culture, and Bad Life Choices 42:55

27d ago42:55

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Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT" (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.) RPGBOT is now on TikTok with funny Tiny Videos. If you’ve ever wanted quick takes on tabletop gaming, absurd jokes about TTRPG character creation, or a one-minute guide to …

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Part 4: Healing & Diplomacy | Starter Kit - D&D Edition 36:06

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After battling several monsters, our party of heroes is a bit worse for wear and running low on magic spells. They learn about recovery and discover that maybe not everything in a dungeon is out for blood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy geekandsundry