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From the creator of the Roll For Initiative Podcast comes The Evil Dungeon Master’s AD&D Universe—your daily dose of old-school RPG wisdom! What began as a show on general gaming, Palladium, and more now embraces its true form: 1st Edition AD&D. Join the nefarious Evil DM for 10–15 minute episodes packed with tips, tricks, and over 35 years of experience. Season 7 and beyond? Pure AD&D 1e madness. Unfiltered. Sarcastic. Unapologetically classic. All my links: https://solo.to/theevildm
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Thaco Thoughts With Rob

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Step into the world of gritty dice rolls and legendary campaigns with Thaco Thoughts! Hosted by Rob, a tabletop veteran with over 30 years of battle-hardened experience, this podcast jumps in headfirst, into the glory days of AD&D 2nd Edition. Whether you're unraveling the mysteries of THAC0 or looking for tales from the dungeon, Rob’s got the insight, the wit, and the scars to prove it. No fluff, no nonsense—just pure, unfiltered 2nd edition goodness. Ready to roll? Let’s get to it.
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Railguns and Dragons

The Evil Dungeon Master

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Railguns and Dragons is your portal to the gritty, glorious world of Palladium Fantasy RPG, 2nd Edition. Join us as we roll through epic adventures, deep lore, brutal house rules, and chaotic character builds—all with that signature old-school flavor. Whether you're a battle-hardened Palladium vet or a curious newcomer wondering what makes this system tick, we’ve got swords, spells, and surprises in every episode. No clickbait. No drama. Just pure fantasy mayhem. New episodes drop regularly ...
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Beyond Earths

The Evil Dungeon Master

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Join the Evil Dungeon Master as he guides his players through different genres of Palladium's system! In Season 1, the group plays Dead Reign, starting at day 0 of the zombie outbreak, as the survivors try to figure out the threat and survive. Season 2 the heroes put on some tights and cape, to be superheroes in Heroes Unlimited Basic Revised Edition. In the current season the group travels back to fantasy lands and plays Palladium Fantasy 1e! Check it out, season by season, its a blast!
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Marvel’s X-Universe

The Evil Dungeon Master

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X-Universe is a Classic FASERIP Actual Play Podcast that uses TSR’s Marvel Superheroes game, Basic Revised Rules. Seasons 1 through 5 was a story about about villains, not heroes. As they went from robbing ATMs to taking over entire cities, and even crossing over into another world, where they were posing as “good guys”. Season 6 is a reboot, a new start, a group of young heroes, taking on the troubles of their city, one baddie at a time.
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The World of Arkonis

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Join DM Vince as he weaves the warped story of The World of Arkonis, an original Dark Fantasy world in this D&D like game using D&D 5e rules for season 1 and then changed to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1e for season 2+. Things will be wacky, things will be weird, things will not make sense, but hey people will have fun. Maybe you will too? Give it a shot!
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Welcome to NADDPOD! Join Dungeon Master Brian Murphy as he leads players Emily Axford, Caldwell Tanner and Jake Hurwitz on a comedic, actual-play adventure through the realms of Bahumia and Beyond. The show also features a score composed and performed by Emily Axford. This team has created a variety of D&D campaigns, as well as numerous other series such as DUNGEON COURT and 8-BIT BOOK CLUB. They also occasionally hit the road and roll dice live on stage.
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Join us if you will, in a small Pacific Northwest town, Kollok, in 1991. This is not a real town, you won't find it on any maps, no pictures of it's beautiful landscape, no stories in your history books. It's real to us. Hop on, your chauffeur awaits passenger, to take you wherever it is you want to go. Kollok 1991 airs live on Monday nights on twitch.tv/hyperrpg, the entire production is produced live with audience feedback built into the show. Featuring: Strawburry17, Black Nerd Comedy, Sh ...
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Hammered in Helios

The Helios Network

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A spirited D&D podcast. Each episode the cast of ordinary friends adventures through Helios, a dangerous world ruled by an apathetic elder god and a malicious dungeon master. All while drinking and reviewing a new bottle of liquor. It's a serious story, witty roleplay, and a ridiculously good time!
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Welcome to Geek & Sundry’s hub for all things RPG! Each week, our collection of deeply nerdy storytellers take you on epic journeys across the multiverse in our critically acclaimed actual play podcasts that use tabletop role-playing games to tell ever-evolving, improvised stories, including the complete collection of Critical Role’s Campaign 1. Current Season: Ten Candles: Eclipse 40 players, one game master, zero survivors. Welcome to Ten Candles: Eclipse, a captivating series based on a g ...
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Tavern Talks

Adam and Zac

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Welcome to Tavern Talks, the one podcast for Dungeon Masters seeking wisdom, creativity, and camaraderie in the world of tabletop roleplaying. Join our dynamic duo of hosts: Adam, the seasoned DM with a decade of campaign crafting under his belt, and Zac, the fresh-faced dungeon master navigating the labyrinth of storytelling for the first time. In each episode, Adam and Zac blend their experiences, offering a unique cocktail of tried-and-true methods and fresh, innovative approaches. From w ...
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Derps and Dragons

Derps and Dragons

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Welcome to Derps and Dragons, an actual play D&D podcast! Dungeon Master JD guides the derps, Meagan, Cory, Cameron, and Jackson, through a hectic world recovering from a series of devastating global wars. They must forge their own path to glory all while dealing with their personal turmoil, a mysterious and cunning evil force, constant shenanigans, and of course crazy dice rolls! New Episodes released every other Tuesday. https://linktr.ee/derpsanddragons
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Angedrian: A D&D 5e Experience

Angedrian Dungeon Master

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Angedrian, a blue and green planet in the habitable zone of the star Isvara, is a planet thriving with life, which is orbited by the Dragon Moon. It is home to a great many species of thriving humanoids including commonly dragonborn, dwarf, elf, gnome, halfling, human, tiefling, bugbear, lizardfolk, centaur, tabaxi, and every manner of half-species mix. Sequestered away in their own enclaves are firbolg, goblin, goliath, kenku, kobold, minotaur, orc, tortle, and yaun-ti. And everywhere, ther ...
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Mondays at 2 PM CST on https://www.twitch.tv/plasticageplays A group of adventurers cross the continent of Ghelspad seeking relics, power, and payback. Starring Chaz Callendar as Rem Leeneth Jeremy Hochhalter (@whpubs on twitter) as Monnoch Ayli Katt ( @KittyKuriosity on twitter) as Tork Tric (@TheHeretric) as Biphruuns Fran Stewart (@ronelynvalor on twitter) as Skrib Sarah Stweart (@MoreLikeThis2) as Col. Cisne Dungeon Master: Travis Legge (@travislegge on twitter) Scarred Lands 5th Edition ...
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Today’s episode is for Drake, who suggested this unusual magical item from the AD&D 2e era. Arabel’s Huggable Bear looks like a child’s stuffed toy, but it is one of the most protective and peaceful magic items you can hand to a party. I will talk about its sphere of protection, the double healing rate, and how to use it as a story tool instead of …
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Welcome to Tortle Tank, the show where the world's richest reptiles review your D&D homebrew and decide whether or not to invest their hard-earned eggs. This week, the Torts discuss plot armor, potion gambling, and goo. CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …
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Today I talk about Bucknard’s Everfull Purse, a little leather pouch that creates coins every morning. Sounds simple. But in the right hands, it can cause greed, suspicion, and all kinds of trouble at the table. I will cover how to use it as a DM, why it is more dangerous than it looks, and how to make it the centerpiece of an entire adventure. #AD…
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If you’ve always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but weren’t sure where to start, answer the call to adventure with Starter Kit! Join veteran Dungeon Master Jason Charles Miller as he guides his celebrity players through creating characters and starting a quest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Today we shine a light on one of the nastiest creatures hiding in the Monster Manual. The Catoblepas is slow, ugly, and looks like it should be easy to kill. It isn’t. One look in its eyes and you are dead. No, not dying. Dead. I’ll walk through the stats, how to use it in your game without making it a cheap “gotcha” monster, and why this ugly swam…
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With allies by their side, the Triplets make a final, desperate stand to save the village of Barovia! Jens inspires the townsfolk, Onyx seeks a hidden truth and Nyack gets serious as the Trinyvale X Strahd crossover continues! Subscribe to Us on Patreon! - Patreon.com/NaddPod CREDITS Editing by Brian Murphy and Caldwell Tanner Production and Sound …
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In this episode, I talk about a Gen Con AD&D game where I played a 5th-level fighter investigating some missing villagers. Classic setup... until it wasn’t. Turns out the culprit was a black dragon in a cave. I break down how the DM built tension, how the fight played out, and why black dragons make better villains than half the NPCs your players h…
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A book has been retrieved. But what's in the book? WHAT'S IN THE BOOK?!! Join our group of campers and find out now. Sagas of Sundry: Dread is an original macabre tale hosted by Ivan Van Norman where cast members Matthew Mercer, Satine Phoenix, Amy Vorpahl, Taliesin Jaffe, and Amy Dallen play a giant puzzle game to build the tension. You don't want…
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The Triplets come face-to-face with the Master of Ravenloft and his dreaded minions! Onyx switches up her look, Nyack hunts a thief and Jens finds a new home as the Trinyvale X Strahd Crossover continues! Subscribe to NaddPod on Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS Editing by Brian Murphy and Caldwell Tanner Production and Sound Design by Daniel …
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The Book of Vile Darkness isn’t just loot, it’s a campaign driver. In this episode, I talk about how to make this infamous artifact matter at your table. From corrupting heroes over time to whispering to NPCs before the party even touches it, this book should feel alive, dangerous, and unpredictable. I cover ways to make it the focus of a quest, th…
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Our campers have faced their fears and dive straight into their terror to crush a greater evil. Will they succeed or will we find their bones in the cave of their monsters? Sagas of Sundry: Dread is an original macabre tale hosted by Ivan Van Norman where cast members Matthew Mercer, Satine Phoenix, Amy Vorpahl, Taliesin Jaffe, and Amy Dallen play …
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Dungeon Court is back in session! Join Justices Murphy, Tanner and Axford, along with Bailiff Jake, as they pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…
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Today on the AD&D Universe, we crack open the fiery prison that is the Efreeti entry. These towering tyrants from the Elemental Plane of Fire aren't just big bruisers with flaming swords... they're schemers, wish-twisters, and nightmare genies wrapped in smoke and hatred. I’ll show you how to use Efreeti as villains, manipulators, and ticking time …
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As the tension grows and conflicts arise, our group of friends are finding the level of dread quickly rising... Sagas of Sundry: Dread is an original macabre tale hosted by Ivan Van Norman where cast members Matthew Mercer, Satine Phoenix, Amy Vorpahl, Taliesin Jaffe, and Amy Dallen play a giant puzzle game to build the tension. You don't want to k…
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Today’s episode is full homebrew mayhem. I’m talking about how to take the Evil Dead film series and drop it straight into your AD&D campaign. From ancient tomes to cursed forests, undead monstrosities to possessed party members, this is how you build the right tone and tension. I’ll walk through ideas for pacing, encounters, and how to make the Ne…
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The Triplets hit the town to gather supplies for the soft launch of their latest business venture, but take a detour to get their fortunes read! Jens charms the villagers, Nyack tries to charm Bleutooth, and Onyx GETS charmed by some dolls as the Trinvyale X Strahd crossover continues! Subscribe to our Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS Editing…
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Today we’re digging into an interesting illusionist spell, Wraithform. Found on page 69 of Unearthed Arcana, this third-level illusion turns the caster and their gear into an insubstantial, ghostlike form. I break down what it does, how to use it, and the sneaky power it gives illusionists. We’re talking wall-slipping, trap-dodging, undead-fooling …
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Our group of friends has discovered some... unsettling things in this house, including an unwanted guest visitor. Will they pull blocks to victory or will it all come crashing down in despair? Sagas of Sundry: Dread is an original macabre tale hosted by Ivan Van Norman where cast members Matthew Mercer, Satine Phoenix, Amy Vorpahl, Taliesin Jaffe, …
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Tired of your players memorizing monster stats? This episode is for you. I crack open Dragon Magazine #10 and take a look at the “Random Monsters” article by Paul Crabaugh. We talk about how to roll up completely original creatures on the fly using tables for hit dice, type, limbs, attacks, colors, and even weird traits like “no head” or “commands …
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On the hunt for the Burgomaster’s secret recipe, the Triplets delve deeper into the town of Barovia and uncover secrets of another sort entirely! Jens gets a taste of the past, Onyx becomes a BoyMom and Nyack plans the most macabre party possible as the Trinyvale X Strahd collaboration continues! Support Us on Patreon! - Patreon.com/Naddpod CREDITS…
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In today’s episode, I dig into one of the most confusing and underused rules in AD&D... dual classing. It’s only for humans. It takes serious stats. And it forces you to give up everything from your old class... for a while. So why do it? I break down how it works, where it gets messy, and when it might actually be worth the risk. If you’ve ever th…
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It's not just a camping trip. As our group of friends enters the home they came upon, they found more than they bargained for. What lies in wait inside this house of dread? Sagas of Sundry: Dread is an original macabre tale hosted by Ivan Van Norman where cast members Matthew Mercer, Satine Phoenix, Amy Vorpahl, Taliesin Jaffe, and Amy Dallen play …
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Today we take a strange turn into the warped world of the Nilbog... a creature that breaks the rules just by existing. This goblin flips logic on its head, turning damage into healing and making every attack against it an act of kindness. I talk about its origins in the Fiend Folio, the spatio-temporal weirdness that defines it, and why this chaoti…
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Welcome to Tortle Tank, the show where the world's richest reptiles review your D&D homebrew and decide whether or not to invest their hard-earned eggs. This week, the Torts discuss drunk mechanics, eggshaustion, and flipping DVDs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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In today's episode, I talk about what could be the sneakiest spells from AD&D... Tree. This spell lets a druid blend into the forest like a pro, but it raises a fun question... how else can we use it? Could a villain fake their death and hide as a tree? Could a cursed item cast Tree on the bearer when triggered? What about druids turning into shrub…
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A group of five friends get together for a summer camping trip. On Sat's insistence, they're going to the same place they went on last year's trip. What could possibly go wrong? Sagas of Sundry: Dread is an original macabre tale hosted by Ivan Van Norman where cast members Matthew Mercer, Satine Phoenix, Amy Vorpahl, Taliesin Jaffe, and Amy Dallen …
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