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Let's Make A One Shot: Breaking Bard
21 May 2026
00:36:07
In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Breaking Bard. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about.
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When Too Much Detail Goes Wrong
07 May 2026
00:51:27
In today's episode we talk about how too much detail goes wrong. Why is too much detail difficult when telling stories? How much detail is enough? How can you avoid putting too much detail into your game? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Making Better Backstories With Plot Hooks
29 Jan 2026
00:45:10
In today's episode we talk about Making Better Backstories With Plot Hooks. How do you craft backstories with plot hooks? What benefit does it give to the GM? How can it make your players more dynamic? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Making The Most Out Of Short Game Sessions
13 Apr 2023
00:36:10
In today's episode we discuss how to make the most of short game sessions. What length constitues a short game session? What game types fit best in a short game session? How do I get my players to feel involved in a short game session? How do I keep the players focused in a short game session? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Talking About The Critical Role In The Room
05 Apr 2023
00:52:31
In today's episode we discuss the popular live play Critical Role. What is Critical Role? What are the benefits of live play? How does the show help the hobby? In what ways does the show hurt the hobby? What can you learn from live plays? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Will AI Steal Your GM Job
24 Mar 2023
00:32:51
In today's episode we discuss if AI will steal your job as a GM. Am I obsolete? How can I effectively use AI as a GM? What are it's limitations? What are the different applications of AI in gaming? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Extra Episode: When Chat GPT Takes Over Level Up Your Gaming
16 Mar 2023
00:10:25
Josh had a bit of fun this week and gave Chat GPT some prompts about our podcast. This is the result. Enjoy this episode this week as next week we'll discuss how you can use a tool like Chat GPT to help build and inspire ideas in your games.
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Helping Players Take Better Notes
08 Mar 2023
00:39:55
In today's episode we discuss getting your players to take better notes. Why don't your players take notes? How do I get my players to take notes? Why should they take notes? What information should we just give them? Are there any rewards I can give for taking good notes? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Making Maps
01 Mar 2023
00:36:02
In today's episode we discuss creating maps for your games. What are the different types of maps? What makes a good map? What should you focus on when creating maps? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Monetization In D&D
16 Feb 2023
00:39:04
In today's episode we discuss monetization of D&D. What is the history of the D&D license? What is happening with D&D in the future? Is my current edition of D&D staying unchanged? What does this mean for the future of playing D&D? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Improving Mysteries
08 Feb 2023
00:44:50
In today's episode we discuss improving mysteries. What are some different types of mysteries we can tell? How do I improve on a mystery? What elements make a great mystery? What are some good guidelines in telling a mystery? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Food, Music, And Art In Games
01 Feb 2023
00:33:18
In today's episode we discuss food, music, and art in games. How do I use these elements in game? What does this do for my game? How can I tell better stories with these elements? How can I offer insight to my players with these tools? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Suspending Disbelief
26 Jan 2023
00:43:20
In today's episode we discuss suspending your disbelief in games. Why should I suspend my disbelief? What do the players gain? What does the GM gain? How can I improve impossible situations to increase enjoyment in the game? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Game Master Sins
15 Jan 2026
01:07:07
In today's episode we talk about Game Master Sins. What are some of the cardinal sins for game masters? Why are they so bad for game masters to commit? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Avoiding Accounting And Math
19 Jan 2023
00:37:58
In today's episode we discuss avoiding accounting and math in your games. What is the purpose of the numbers? What stuff can you ignore? Why would you want to avoid the numbers? When do you need the numbers? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Stealing Ideas From Media
11 Jan 2023
00:32:31
In today's episode we discuss Taking ideas from existing media. What should I borrow from? What should I avoid? What if my players recognize the source? Does it make sense to adapt ideas? Are there any concepts that don't work without leaning in? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Building Encounters
29 Dec 2022
00:42:22
In today's episode we discuss building encounters. What types of encounters are there? How do I make the encounters meaningful? What things should I consider in making encounters? What about the environment? How do I progress my players through encounters? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Virtual Table Tops
21 Dec 2022
00:45:20
In today's episode we discuss various virtual table tops. What are the differences between them? What are the pros and cons? How do I choose one? Can I really go wrong with one or the other? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Learning New Systems
15 Dec 2022
00:30:09
In today's episode we welcome Josh as the new cohost and discuss learning new systems. What are the challenges with learning new systems? How should I approach learning a new system? Why would I want to try a new system? What makes a game successful in any system? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Combat Length Action Problems
07 Dec 2022
00:16:31
In today's episode I discuss combat length action problems. What are the problems with combat lengths? How do you address these problems? Can you fix some other actions in combat to fix the action length problem. I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Wiped The Party Now What?
23 Nov 2022
00:36:51
In today's episode we discuss what to do when you wipe the party. Did I have to wipe the party? Can I save my players in bad situations? What if my players are acting foolish? Should I fudge rolls? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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The Rule Of Cool
09 Nov 2022
00:29:58
Next Episode will be dropping 11/23
In today's episode we discuss the rule of cool. What is the rule of cool? How should I use the rule? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? How to I rain in players trying to abuse it? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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11-2 Podcast Update
02 Nov 2022
00:02:04
As you may have guessed my daughter was born since the last podcast dropped. As a new parent and a first time parent I am getting used to the crazy schedule that is a baby. I have another episode recorded which I will work on this weekend and have it ready to drop 11-9. Stay tuned and send us best wishes.
Also all parts of The Devil Went Down To Jersey are now out on all podcasts. Please check them out. Links to the shows that are hosting each part below.
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Scary And Terror
19 Oct 2022
00:38:31
In today's episode we discuss scary and terror in games. What is the difference? How to I make a game scary? How to I build terror? How do I do this in a one shot? What if I miss the mark? Is there only one type of scary or terror? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
Part 1 can be found on A Fools Quest Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1
Part 2 can be found right here on Level Up Your Gaming
Part 3 can be found on D20 to Curtain Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194?i=1000582883604&fbclid=IwAR0c_YYdkUnx5eZSns8lkVIxD50LBTjb_mY8WyLR3LttTjQSxXCQD6zw5i8
Part 4 will be released 10/24 on HiBRiD_Therory Podcast
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Helping GM DJ With His Game
08 Jan 2026
00:48:37
In today's episode we help our friend DJ with his upcoming game. We use his notes on the game to help him come up with an ending to his upcoming game. DJ, Josh and I ping pong the ideas around to help craft some ideas for the end of his game he'll be running.
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Bonus Episode: Devil Went Down To Jersey Part 2
10 Oct 2022
00:48:05
Part 2 continues to follow the members of FPI as they continue their investigation into the lead on the Jersey Devil. The group heads into the Pine Barrens to begin their search.
Part 1 can be found on A Fools Quest Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1
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October 2022 Podcast Update
06 Oct 2022
00:03:04
Podcast Update for October. No Episode this week as I am preparing for the Live Play episode releasing on 10/10.
Podcast will have a missed week sometime here in October as my wife and I welcome our first child into the world.
We will go to a Bi Weekly Cadence through November and updates will be posted on our Facebook or smaller recordings in November.
Live Play Details
Part 1 released on Monday 10/3 is going to be dropping on A Fools Quest. Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1
We will be hosting Part 2 on 10/10
Part 3 will be releasing on 10/17 on D20 To Curtain
Links to all these great shows and Links to Brad's work will be in the show notes
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Rewards In Game
28 Sep 2022
00:31:54
In today's episode we discuss rewards in game. What are the different motivations players have? What are the different reward types? How do you know what rewards your players will respond to? Can rewards be bad if used incorrectly? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Recurring Good Guys
21 Sep 2022
00:36:19
In today's episode we discuss recurring good guys in your game. What is a recurring good guy? How should they be used in the game? What should I avoid? How do they benefit my players? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Yes And... Improving With Improv
14 Sep 2022
00:43:10
In today's episode we discuss improving your games with improv. What are some rules I should follow? How far should I go with improv? What should I avoid? Does improv always favor the players? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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A Look At One D&D Playtest Material
07 Sep 2022
01:07:58
In today's episode we take a look at the new playtest material for One D&D. What's changed in the playtest material? What is the direction that D&D appears to be heading? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Roundtable Discussion On Combat
31 Aug 2022
00:59:37
In today's episode we have a roundtable discussion on combat. This episode focuses on perspectives from newer players and more veteran ones. We have 6 people on the episode today with many thoughts being thrown around the table. There are great points made about how to engage players and challenges faced in combat as a whole. We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Gimmicks In Games
24 Aug 2022
00:32:37
In today's episode I discuss using gimmicks in games. What are gimmicks in games? Why do some of them work? What if my gimmicks don't work? Should you use gimmicks? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Using Lore To Enhance Your Games
17 Aug 2022
00:34:33
In today's episode I discuss using lore to improve your games. How to I present my lore? Why is it useful in a game? How to I create my own lore? How much detail should I put into my lore? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Choosing The Right System For Your Game
10 Aug 2022
00:37:00
In today's episode we discuss choosing the right system for your game. What are different systems good at? Why should I choose one system over another? Why is it a good idea to choose a system that fits my setting? Can I adapt my current system to fit any setting? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Introducing New Players To Role Playing
25 Dec 2025
00:50:06
In today's episode we talk about Introducing New Players To Role Playing. What is the best way to introduce new players to role playing. How should you go about introducing new players to the hobby? What types of games work best? What can you do to be most successful in bringing new players into the hobby? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Drive Players To Complete Your Game
03 Aug 2022
00:37:07
In today's episode I discuss how to drive your players to complete your game. What are my players motivations? What actions direct them to complete finish the story? When should I push on my players to have them get to the end of my story? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Post Apocalyptic Games
20 Jul 2022
00:34:57
In today's episode we discuss Post Apocalyptic Games. What types of stories can you tell? What are the challenges with the setting? How do I run the game successfully? What types of players enjoy the setting? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Handling The Death Of A Player
13 Jul 2022
00:34:34
In today's episode we discuss handling the death of a player at the table. How do I honor my friend or player? What do we do with his character? Does the character need to die? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Solving Actual Puzzles
06 Jul 2022
00:52:35
In today's episode we discuss solving actual puzzles in game. How should I present my puzzle? What are the benefits of solving the puzzle? How do I guide my players while dealing with puzzles? How can I clue them in that a puzzle needs to be solved? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Introduction Of Josh, Lori, And Ken
29 Jun 2022
00:25:24
In today's episode I introduce Josh, Lori, and Ken to the podcast. Who are they? What are their credentials? What are their GMing and Playing styles? I find out the answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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The Players Hierarchy Of Needs
22 Jun 2022
00:31:34
In today's episode I discuss different players needs. What does a player need? How can I look at a players need and meet them? Why are the needs of my players important? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Difficulties With Delays Between Game Sessions
06 Jun 2022
00:28:57
In today's episode I discuss delays between game sessions. How do we address unforeseen delays? What are some options we have to handle inconsistent players? When should you move on to another schedule? How do I re energize my players when we get back to gaming? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Basing Games On Established Stories
01 Jun 2022
00:35:49
In today's episode we discuss adapting stories from existing stories. How much source material should I use? What are successful ways to do this? What if my players recognize the source material? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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An Introduction Of GM Tom
25 May 2022
00:16:56
In today's episode I introduce GM Tom to the podcast. Who is GM Tom? What is his GMing philosophy? What will GM Tom bring to the conversation? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Setting Goals For Your Game
18 May 2022
00:30:46
In today's episode I talk about setting goals for your game. What are good goals for your game? How do you pick goals for your game? What benefit do you get from setting goals? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Giving Magic A Flare
11 Dec 2025
00:41:07
In today's episode we talk about Giving Magic a Flare. How can you make magic more meaningful in your game? What does the added description offer to your game? How can magical flare improve the narrative experience? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Perception Rolls And Giving Context
11 May 2022
00:36:09
In today's episode I talk about perception rolls and giving context. Why do we require perception rolls? What is bad context? Do we need perception rolls? Is there a problem in giving out answers to your players? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Understanding New Players
04 May 2022
00:33:01
In today's episode I talk about understanding new players. How do we cater to new players? What do new players look forward to in gaming? What can we learn from new players to try and level up our gaming? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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Blind Spots
27 Apr 2022
00:38:00
In today's episode I talk about blind spots. How do I identify my blind spots? How do I correct my blind spots? How can I check my blind spots as a player? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.
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