Explore every episode of the podcast Fireball the Gazebo
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Don't be a D&D Basic B!%$# | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:28:21 | |
Adding character depth and uniqueness through multiclassing is amazing - how do you make the most out of it and which D&D edition handled it best? Let's dig in and maximize our characters! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Quit Being a D&D Nobody - Character Arcs! | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:03:22 | |
Creating characters that grow and become interesting heroes doesn't have to be tricky! Lets walk through common missteps and a few key tips to ensure all players and DMs can build heroes you'll remember for years! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| The BEST Parts of Every D&D Edition! | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:48:59 | |
Each Edition of Dungeons & Dragons did something amazing, something that evolved tabletop RPGs as we know it. Lets discuss all the high points from each edition, and figure out how we can learn from these high points and fold them into our game table, no matter what game we're playing! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| You Should STOP Using Miniatures in D&D?! | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:23:59 | |
Miniatures have become a staple in tabletop RPGs, but are they actually doing more harm than good? In this episode we debate the pros and cons of using miniatures at the tabletop, and we unearth some pretty striking conclusions along the way! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Gen Con Dropped Some RPG FIRE | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:23:38 | |
Wild news and previews, amazing looking new games, and LOTS of swag. Vince reports back on his Gen Con experience, and the RPG news that REALLY caught his attention! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Why is D&D 2024 so Boring? | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:23:12 | |
Not much has changed in D&D 2024, and what has seems to have 'flattened' the game. Is this a good thing, or does it make the game feel repetitive? Let's discuss the history of D&D 5th Edition, and give our thoughts on what it does well and, more importantly, how we can tweak our own games to make it much more exciting! We are also available on YouTube and ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! | |||
| Why are Playable Races SO Controversial? | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:19:45 | |
There's a long history of roleplaying fantastical races in tabletop RPGs, but why are people so stuck in the mud on what 'should' be playable? Vince and Jon share their thoughts, and what we can do as players to bring those characters to life AND how DMs can build a setting that feels alive with the unique people that inhabit it. We are available on ALL Podcast locales AND YouTube!, please follow us there too! | |||
| Our Most Shameful D&D Moments | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:26:37 | |
Things don't always go according to play at the D&D table. Let's relive our roughest moments, and figure out how to never repeat them! | |||
| Why Good & Evil in D&D is So Tricky | 15 Jul 2025 | 01:22:01 | |
Trouble playing or running an Evil campaign? Are bad guys actually evil? Is putting every NPC in your game into a simple box helping or hurting the fun at the table? Lots to break down, and it sure is a lot of fun! Lets talk GOOD AND EVIL! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! | |||
| What Makes a GREAT D&D Adventure? | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:29:27 | |
We've all run bad adventures, whether out of a book or ones we made ourselves. But how do we go about making memorable, exciting, and engaging ones? And how do we, as players, help to make the adventures great? Lets discuss! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! | |||
| Why Death Rules in D&D Always Fail... | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:18:39 | |
Why do the death and dying mechanics never feel quite right in various editions of D&D? Let's discuss what we can do, and how the type of game you play affects how you should do death! | |||
| Why You've Never Had a D&D Character Higher Than Lvl 9 | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:24:29 | |
Let's dig into high level play. There's some important reasons why we don't often make it to higher levels, and the issues that surround high level play in all tabletop RPGs! | |||
| The BEST Way to Roll New D&D Characters | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:25:00 | |
After decades of testing, Vince is ready to share what he thinks is the PERFECT way to roll character stats in D&D. Lets break it down, WHY he thinks its so amazing and WHAT it does to boost your entire campaign! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Are We ALL Doing D&D Magic Wrong? | 17 Jun 2025 | 01:22:41 | |
Magic NEEDS to feel... well... magical. And that may seem obvious, but magic in our RPGs has lost a bit of that 'spark' over the years. What can we do at our tables to really make our games feel fantastical and awe inspiring? Let's get to the heart of it! | |||
| Quit Making Broken D&D Characters! | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:20:01 | |
You know we play this game to have fun, right? Right??? Lets talk about the best ways to make sure EVERYONE at the table has the most fun at your D&D game, and the biggest mistakes we make that can foil that fun! Hint... it has to do with making broken characters... | |||
| Frustrated with Healing in D&D? Not Anymore! | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:22:07 | |
Healing, and specifically how healing during downtime plays a crucial role in your game. How can we use it best to our advantage to create drama, excitement and just more FUN at the D&D table? Lets break it down and show some options to help healing and downtime aid you, instead of fighting against you. We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Rifts: The WILDEST TTRPG Ever Made?! | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:37:27 | |
The first in a series where we learn the inner workings of various TTRPGs to find out if they are something you need to try out, we are digging into the weirdest, wildest, fever dream of a game.... RIFTS! We are also available on ALL Podcast locales, please follow us there too! | |||
| Getting the MOST out of Combat in D&D | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:29:29 | |
We all love a good scrap, but what really makes a meaningful and fun combat in our ttrpgs? How can we get the most out of this most important of aspects of our game? Let's dig into it! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| How to Make Fighter the BEST Class in D&D | 23 Sep 2025 | 01:24:09 | |
The fighter doesn't have to be boring, generic, or devoid of personality! Let's discuss how we can make bring this most classic of D&D classes TO LIFE and become one of the most memorable characters you've ever played! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Session 0 Will Make or Break Your Entire D&D Campaign | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:19:11 | |
What is Session 0? Why does it either set you up for the best campaign you've ever experienced, or doom you to fail before you ever roll characters? Let's get to the bottom of it, and discuss what we've found to be so important and FUN to this aspect of our games! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Pets: The Best Part of D&D | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:21:37 | |
The uses of animals at the RPG table are many, and they seem to always bring impact, character development, and FUN. So why don't we use pets and animals in our games more often? Let's discuss why every PC needs a pet hamster, and every villain needs a teacup poodle! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| How to Make NPCs GREAT AGAIN | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:28:01 | |
NPCs are the backbone of any tabletop RPG, but how do we make them interesting? How do we make the players CARE about them? And how can we as players interact with them to bring the world to life? Let's discuss our favorite tips for building and playing all sorts of NPCs, from the humble peasant to the arch villain! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| The Lost Episodes Vol. 1 | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:36:48 | |
Vince had a business trip this week, so let's dig back into the archives and share a chat we had that we had no intention of releasing - UNTIL NOW! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Upcoming RPG that KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF - Ft. Richard Whitters | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:29:20 | |
The amazing fantasy artist Richard Whitters (D&D, Magic the Gathering, Baldur's Gate 3) has been working on amazing tabletop RPG with his team, and today we are going to dig deep into the game that's truly excited us: Ruttigers! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Award Winning TTRPG Podcaster Joins Us?! ft. Dan Repperger | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:24:08 | |
Dan Repperger has run the TTRPG podcast Fear the Boot since 2006! They've won awards, seen the drastic evolution and changes in TTRPGs, and he's gained a lot of wisdom and thoughts he shares with us today! We are also available on YouTube locales, please follow us there too! | |||
| Playing D&D for 48 Straight Hours?! | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:30:37 | |
Marathon campaigns are an amazing way to play D&D, and solve so many of the issues we all face with typical regular campaigns. Let's discuss them and how you can have the an amazing time! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Every Party Should Run a Business in D&D! | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:24:24 | |
PCs usually follow the lead of the DM, but running your own business at the gaming table unique... YOU get to be in charge! Want to run a newspaper? A real estate agency? A bakery? A traveling circus? THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS! Let's talk about why talk about why running a D&D business is so awesome, and HOW you can do it at your table! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| The Best Way to Cheat in D&D | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:16:53 | |
What are the ways we 'cheat' in D&D? And are any of them defendable? Lets discuss the ways, and if 'fudging' your dice rolls is ever forgivable! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| What's the Best Type of D&D Campaign? | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:24:39 | |
The evolution of story telling and pacing has come a long way through the history of D&D. Let's discuss the two main styles of campaigns; their pros and cons, and which works best for you and your group! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Why We Hate Critical Role | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:25:05 | |
Starting off Season 2 with a bang! Lets dig into Actual Plays - what they REALLY are, and what we like and dislike about them. This is a spicy one, folks! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Fireball Your D&D Holidays! | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:18:50 | |
Holidays in your D&D campaign! The importance of food and feasts in your game! Let's discuss, and our plans for Fireball the Gazebo in 2026! We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| It Took 20 Years, But We've Perfected D&D Character Building | 14 Jan 2026 | 01:25:48 | |
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription! This is an exciting one! We've spent a lot of years honing the character creation process to ensure our characters are engaging, exciting and easy to play, and make the campaign all the more enjoyable! Let's dig into the exact systems we use to achieve this! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Is Romance in D&D Just Cringe? | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:19:52 | |
Using relationships and romance in your D&D campaign can be a powerful tool, but how can it best be utilized and how can it turn sour or cringy quickly? Lets break it down and share how we've best used romantic relationships to enhance our games! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Skills in D&D: The RIGHT & WRONG Way | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:27:21 | |
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball Skills are such a a tricky thing in our TTRPGs. What's important, what stinks, and how do we utilize them best in our games? Lets discuss! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Eberron: Why to Set Your Game Here & Full World Breakdown! | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:41:10 | |
Eberron truly is an amazing setting regardless of what D&D edition you play in, so lets break down all the important details you need to know about the world and WHY its so amazing to play in! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||
| Is D&D Best Played in a Real World Setting? | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:31:33 | |
There's a lot in earth's history that can be an amazing backbone to your next campaign world. Sprinkle in the right amount of fantasy, and you can have something truly special. Let's discuss how to make this one of the most memorable campaigns you'll ever play! | |||
| Your D&D Game Needs GUNS | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:20:45 | |
Technology and Firearms in your D&D game can be tricky, complicated, and might derail your whole campaign... BUT, they open up some amazing opportunities to bring a unique and flavorful take to your game world. So how do we utilize them best? Lets discuss! | |||
| The PERFECT First D&D Adventure | 24 Feb 2026 | 01:24:15 | |
The first adventure will make or break any campaign. So what goes into an epic first adventure? There are some key pillars you are going to want to include, so lets walk through all the details and the flexibility to make any crazy idea you may have into the perfect first adventure! | |||
| How Do We Save D&D 5E? | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:32:31 | |
D&D is at a crossroads; many amazing new games are coming from all sides and the next edition of D&D must prove it deserves its place at the top of the mountain. So what needs to be fixed from 5E in D&D's next edition? | |||
| What Makes Awesome D&D Magic Items? | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:28:01 | |
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball | |||
| The D&D Action Economy SUCKS | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:21:00 | |
Ever wonder why your players are on their phone all combat long? Why the fights take forever and don't feel action packed and exciting? Let's rip the band aid off... | |||
| Is AI Good for D&D? | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:27:57 | |
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball | |||
| The Secret Art of Amazing Random Encounters | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:14:16 | |
Random Encounters should NOT be a throw-away aspect of your game. In fact, they can be one of the most valuable tools at your disposal. How can we use them to create the most memorable moments, patch together plot holes, and make the PCs feel like their decisions are driving the story? LETS DISCUSS! | |||
| Are the PCs Ruining Your Campaign Story? | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:21:39 | |
The players play a very important role in any D&D story, but how well are yours holding up their end of the bargain? Let's talk player agency, story telling, and how players can do their part! | |||
| Quit 5.5e for 2nd Edition RIGHT NOW | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:41:18 | |
After years of playing every edition of D&D, we find ourselves enjoying 2nd edition the most. Why do we feel this way, and is it worth trying for yourself? Lets get to the bottom of the glory of 2nd edition D&D! | |||
| What's the Perfect Leveling Speed in D&D? | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:14:50 | |
The speed at which you level in your D&D campaign has some pretty massive ramifications in your game. So what is the ideal leveling pace for your group? How do you go about tweaking this? Let's discuss! | |||
| How to Slay a God in D&D | 05 May 2026 | 01:19:18 | |
Dealing with the Deities and Religion can be such a massive benefit to your game, but theres a lot of stigma around it in recent editions of D&D. So whats the deal, and how can we make destroying a creator of worlds cool again? | |||
| Your D&D Character Should be like Conan? Or Goku? | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:19:39 | |
What characters you draw inspiration from when making your D&D character REALLY matters, but how can it drastically change not only your expectations at the table, but the actual course of the campaign??? | |||
| The Hardest D&D Conversation You'll Ever Have | 12 May 2026 | 01:21:12 | |
We've come up with something we feel EVERY D&D group needs to go through - Do you think your group can handle it? | |||
| The RPG You Should ACTUALLY Be Excited About | 22 May 2026 | 01:22:31 | |
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball Ruttigers on BackerKit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/richard-whitters/ruttigers-almanac-ttrpg-toolkit#top Let's sit down with Richard Whitters and discuss his new RPG - Ruttigers, which is live on BackerKit right now! We have LOVED the early free Quick Start rules for the game, and are excited to discuss the full fleshed out version that's going to be here soon! We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! | |||