Did you know that playing D&D can have just as many benefits for families and students as playing sports? Area of Effect is a show where we discuss how tabletop roleplaying games benefit the whole family. As former educators, Ryan and Allison interview experts like TTRPG game designers, educators, psychologists, and more as we give tips to help you bring the adventures to your own table.
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Ep. 40: Introducing RPGs to Young Heroes (feat. Jeremy and Zac of SideQuest Adventures)
Saison 1 · Épisode 40
mercredi 14 octobre 2026 • Durée 51:25
It can be hard to determine how to introduce RPGs to young heroes. How many rules are too much or too little? Will they be scared by the idea of battling monsters or will they rise up to the challenge? In this episode, Allison chats with Jeremy and Zac of SideQuest Adventures about their new Storyboard TTRPG which takes the guesswork out of introductory RPGs and offers a unique way to take your game on the go - wherever your young adventure might be headed!
Links to Great Things:
Learn About SideQuest Adventures
Oct-Nov 2026 Kickstarter
SideQuest Socials: Instagram @sidequstadventures.play
For The Kids Table Family Adventures: www.thekidstablednd.com
To Support Our Work: Patreon
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Thank you to our incredible Patreon supporters:
Monte
Ben C
Dawn P
Kimberly L
Sarah M
Travis L
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #screentime
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Ep. 39: Igniting Imagination with Science and D&D (feat. Phil of Legend Lunchbox & Science Max)
Saison 1 · Épisode 39
mercredi 30 septembre 2026 • Durée 58:00
What do TTRPGs and Science have in common? They both ignite the imagination! In this episode, Allison chats with Phil McCordic of Legend Lunchbox and Science Max about how a spirit of scientific curiosity can be nurtured when kids play TTRPGs and why exercising the imagination is so important for both kids and grownups alike.
Links to Great Things:
Learn About Legend Lunchbox
Reach Out to Phil
Follow @LegendLunchbox on Podcast, YouTube, Instagram, & Facebook
For The Kids Table Family Adventures: www.thekidstablednd.com
To Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
Thank you to our incredible Patreon supporters:
Ben C
Dawn P
Kimberly L
Sarah M
Travis L
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #screentime
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Ep. 38: Kids, Screen Time, & Online TTRPGs (feat. Young Dragon Slayers)
Saison 1 · Épisode 38
mercredi 16 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:02:26
Is all screentime created equal? In this episode, Allison interviews Katie Lear, children’s psychologist and founder of Young Dragon Slayers, about her online TTPRG community for kids. We’ll talk about why online TTRPGs may be a positive choice for some families and how to choose the right one for your particular kid.
Links to Great Things:
Learn About Young Dragon Slayers
Reach Out to Katie
Follow @youngdragonslayers on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube
For The Kids Table Family Adventures: www.thekidstablednd.com
To Support Our Work: Patreon
Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
Thank you to our incredible Patreon supporters:
Ben C
Dawn P
Kimberly L
Sarah M
Travis L
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #screentime
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Ep. 37: Kids & TTRPGs in an AI World (feat. QuestCraft)
Saison 1 · Épisode 37
mercredi 2 septembre 2026 • Durée 54:15
What purpose does human creativity and connection have in an AI-dominated world? In this episode, Allison interviews Jen, Maxwell, and Alexander, co-founders of Quest Craft, about how TTRPGs can be the tool that helps kids survive and thrive in today's tech landscape.
Links to Great Things:
Learn About Quest Craft (Librarians & educators can request free education-based TTRPGs)
Reach Out Via LinkedIn (Kids & adults can inquire about co-designing a cultural TTRPG)
For Our Family Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd
Thank you to our incredible Patreon supporters:
Ben C
Dawn P
Kimberly L
Sarah M
Travis L
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Ep. 36: Not Your Typical Teacher (feat. Chris Broussard)
Saison 1 · Épisode 36
lundi 31 août 2026 • Durée 57:00
What does it really look like to utilize TTRPGs in a traditional classroom setting? In this episode, Allison interviews Chris Broussard, teacher and founder of Not Your Typical Teacher on his methods for incorporating TTRPGs in his English classroom in Guatemala and how he inspires teachers around the world to implement creative learning strategies through classroom gaming experiences.
Links to Great Things:
Contact Chris Broussard of Not Your Typical Teacher
Sidekicks & Sidequests Podcast
Dimension 20's Titan Takedown WWE Campaign
Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!
For Our Family Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd
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Ep. 35: "The Kids Table Live-Play: SEL, D&D, & Kids!"
Saison 1 · Épisode 35
vendredi 28 août 2026 • Durée 40:10
This is a recording of the presentation portion of our SXSW Edu Live-Play. If you're a parent or educator interested in Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, this is for you! Following a D&D actual play, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits students can experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games.
"What if kids could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments."
To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26 in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of @SXSWEDU .
0:00 Part 2: Applying D&D for Learning
1:06 Introducing Presenters
4:04 Social-Emotional Learning in D&D
6:19 D&D is Just as Good as Sports (if not better!)
10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity 1
2:49 Cycles of Inquiry
16:37 Developing Empathy & Collaboration
18:55 Classroom Example: Gold Rush
21:15 Live Game Breakdown (cut short)
23:00 Q: As a DM, how much do you prompt kid players?
26:13 Q: What tips do you have for playing with kindergarteners?
31:42 Q: How do you manage a large middle school D&D club?
35:04 Visit for more!
#sxswedu #dndactualplay #liveshow
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Ep. 34: D&D Helps Kids Navigate Difficult Topics
Saison 1 · Épisode 34
jeudi 27 août 2026 • Durée 01:01:22
Allison and Ryan share tips for helping kids navigate difficult topics. Being a parent caught between hearing terrible things in the news while daily life and caretaking duties carry on can feel like emotional whiplash. Believe it or not, playing Dungeons & Dragons together can be one tool in your parenting toolbox that helps to support kids as they process and cope - and we'll share exactly how.
Links to Great Things:
Kids' Book Recommendations from Allison: "Fair Shares" by Pippa Goodhart, "Brick By Brick" by Giuliano Ferri, "All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold
Books to Raise Inclusive Leaders by @MaiStoryBook: book list
"Mystery Snacks" by TTRPG Kids: BackerKit, TTRPGkids.com
"Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" by Lone Colossus Games: https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT
Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!
For Our Family Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd
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Ep. 33: Stranger Things and Inclusion in D&D (feat. @womenplaydnd)
Saison 1 · Épisode 33
mercredi 26 août 2026 • Durée 51:34
Allison and Becca Bix of Women Play D&D chat about the history of inclusion (and, sadly, exclusion) in Dungeons & Dragons and how the pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things has prompted forward progress!
You can find Becca and her fabulous work at https://www.womenplaydnd.co or on Instagram and Threads @womenplaydnd
"Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" can be found at https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT
Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!
For Our Family Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 32: Writing TTRPGs for Kids (feat. Ken of D12 Adventures)
Saison 1 · Épisode 32
mardi 25 août 2026 • Durée 46:11
Allison and Ken of D12 Adventures chat about writing, refining, and balancing TTRPGs for kids. D12 Adventures is a kid-friendly, old-school solo gamebook series in the choose-you-own-adventure style. You can find the playtest demo and feedback form at https://lethiandunadan.itch.io/d12-adventures-the-trials-of-the-mad-mage-playtest-v01
Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!
For Our Family Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd
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Ep. 31: Season 2 Wrap Celebration (feat. The Kids Table Season 2 Cast)
Saison 1 · Épisode 31
lundi 24 août 2026 • Durée 49:30
That's a wrap on The Kids Table Season 2! This celebration episode is split into two halves. First, Allison & Ryan reflect on Season 2 of the campaign, Allison's surprise cameo, the vision behind the show, and decisions regarding where TKT is headed. Then, the cast of Season 2 is reunited to answer your questions all about their experience being a part of The Kids Table and what they're looking forward to in Season 3!
Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family!
About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table!
For Our Family Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: Patreon Follow Us: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
#dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd
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