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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Ep.39 - Barbarian Subclasses 101	11 Sep 2024	01:22:53
This week, we’re getting deep into the Barbarian subclasses available outside the player’s handbook! We’ll cover all 7 subclasses that can be found in Xanathar’s, Tasha’s, Bigby’s, and the Sword Coast. These lil guys are doing all kinds of rages, all kinds of buffs to their physical prowess, and each one has their own flavor that can make your herald of anger a touch more interesting! If you haven’t already, go back and listen to the Barbarian episode to learn about the base class and player handbook subclasses. What's YOUR favorite Barbarian Subclass?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Mythos University Ep.3 \| Crabs, Orioles, & More \| D&D Actual Play	10 Sep 2024	02:33:26
In episode 3, the mythical students really begin to come together in order to solve the mystery plaguing Mythos University. And just when they come together, they split apart to run down multiple leads, talk to professors, and find the a vital piece of information at the center of the plot. Check it out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out! The Cast: Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S1 - Ep7 \| D&D Actual Play	05 Aug 2024	02:35:08
In Episode 7, our heroes finish their exploration of the subterranean Sewer City. As they're about to leave, they notice a sign that points in a direction they never expected! And finally, our heroes visit the doctor who treated Belkor's burns, go on a romantic date, and learn some truly terrifying information! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.33 - Backstories 101	31 Jul 2024	01:00:24
In this episode, we’re going over something that has held true since the inception of D&D as a medium. Player Character Backstories have and are being used by many tabletop roleplaying games. Each player controls one character. And that character has a backstory. This includes their history, their background, and their connections to the world’s locations and people. The backstory is usually the experiences that character had before the adventure, but it can be much more than that. Let’s talk about how DMs can help set them up and use them in the game! What was YOUR favorite backstory of a PC you've played?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S1 - Ep6 \| D&D Actual Play	26 Jul 2024	02:27:33
In Episode 6, our heroes take on the peculiar and unique tasks of the Good Luck Escape Room to find the meeting location of the Romance Realtors. And when they venture beneath the city, the discover a whole new world before facing the evil realtors themselves. But these realtors have a big trick up their sleeves. Will the party be able to take on the legendary monster before them? What clues will they learn about this evil plot? If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.32 - Encounters 101	24 Jul 2024	01:01:56
This week, we’re going to be going over the basics of creating Encounters! Your players can face a huge variety of situations that vary from social to combat and all kinds of combos! There’s random and there’s pre-planned. There’s encounters that take a tight 15 minutes and there’s some that’ll take hours! Whether for prepping a session or having a couple locked and loaded just in case, Encounters are here to stay! How do you create Encounters? What's been YOUR favorite Encounter? And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S1 - Ep5 \| D&D Actual Play	19 Jul 2024	01:32:34
Episode 5 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play set in a modern and magical metropolis, has the gang cleaning up another crime scene after their run-in with the detectives. They head back to Wrong Village to see Trinculo and do some shopping. And after some gifts and dreams, we unfortunately lost power and didn't get to continue the episode, so it's shorter than usual. But it's still full of wild moments and episode 6 has even more! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.31 - House Rules 101	17 Jul 2024	01:10:45
This week we’re going over some House rules! Over the course of the last 30 episodes, we’ve gone over ALL kinds of rules that are worked into the D&D system itself. And along the ride, we’ve casually mentioned some house rules that we enjoy. But what is a house rule? It’s a rule that is implemented for a specific table, setting, or the like! This is how we tweak the game to invoke a certain vibe, to represent a certain setting, or just to have more fun! We’ll go over the good, the bad, and the ugly house rules we’ve seen! What's YOUR favorite house rule? Least favorite? And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.30 - Multiclassing 101	10 Jul 2024	01:03:30
This week, we go over all the basics of Multiclassing! We cover everything you might need to know when thinking about multi-classing. As a DM, it's important to know these things because a lot of players like this option in D&D! And for new DMs and Players, it can be a little complicated at first! We hope that by the end of this episode, it won't be complicated at all! What is YOUR favorite Multi-class and why?? Check out Multiclass Mystery Mash-up on our Patreon when you're at least in the Adult Dragon Gang! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S 1 - Ep 4 \| D&D Actual Play	08 Jul 2024	02:25:24
Episode 4 of Sphinx, our D&D Actual Play set in a modern and magical metropolis is another Combat Episode! Jastor and Uland track down Belkor in an abandoned subway station. But what's this?! They've been set up and it's an ambush! They're level 4 now and have some new abilities that help them take on some corrupt crooks and a ghost train! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.29 - Feats 101	03 Jul 2024	01:28:28
This week, we're talking FEATS... with an 'A' in there, don't worry! Feats is short for Features. They're the abilities you can get throughout your time as a Player Character, but we also talk about how a Dungeon Master might use them. In this episode, we go over all the feats in the Player's Handbook! What feat is YOUR favorite?? We go over our favorites on the Patreon! Check it out! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S 1 - Ep 3 \| D&D Actual Play	01 Jul 2024	02:42:28
Episode 3 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play! Sphinx City is a modern and magical metropolis. Our 3 secret agents must follow the clues to take back their home from the evil and corrupt 1%! In this episode, Belkor is away at the General Hospital. So it's up to Jastor and Uland to follow some leads and figure out just how deep this goes! We meet a cagey hacker named Emmis Dos, have a meal with Jax, the fluffy leopard, and go to The Church to find out who 'T' is! Listen to find out!! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.38 - Balance 101	04 Sep 2024	01:16:51
This week we’re talking all about Balance! So you might think that just means figuring out how to balance a combat encounter, but there’s more to it than just that! Team composition, magic items, combat, Difficulty Class, and session prep are all about balance. Some of the tips and tricks we’ll go over may vary table to table. But having an understanding of the basic mechanics and the style of play your table is after will all help in having a game that’s fun and rewarding! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S 1 - Ep 2 \| D&D Actual Play	28 Jun 2024	02:40:04
Episode 2 of Sphinx City, our D&D Actual Play! Sphinx City is a modern and magical metropolis. Our 3 secret agents must follow the clues to take back their home from the evil and corrupt 1%! In this episode, the party has infiltrated an underground laboratory underneath the Middling Park Zoo! What will they find? And what happens when your second Death Saving Throw is a Nat 1?! Listen to find out!! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.28 - Writing an EVIL One-Shot	26 Jun 2024	00:53:18
This week, we write another one-shot for someone who donated to a great cause! BUT... this one is a bit EVIL!! The Joester requested a oneshot for a party of evil adventurers. So we discuss evil PCs and come up with a bunch of interesting ways that characters with questionable moral compasses could interact with the world. And great news, it's ambiguous enough that it could fit inside any setting and even apply to characters who aren't evil! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| Season 1 - Ep 1 \| Recap	24 Jun 2024	00:15:55
Gang! Did you know we're on Twitch now streaming Actual Plays!? In June and July 2024, every Thursday at 7pm EST, we're on there playing D&D in a homebrewed modern and magical setting called Sphinx City! If you missed it, don't worry - there's going to be videos of the stream on our YouTube and Patreon! And we've decided to release audio versions here as well! As this recap will explain, we unfortunately lost the copy of our first episode and so this recap will have to do. But going forward, you'll be able to listen to entire episodes! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.27 - 5 Common Mistakes for New Dungeon Masters	19 Jun 2024	01:05:41
This week, we are talking all about Common Mistakes that New Dungeon Masters make! Remember, they're common and happen all the time. We've probably still do these every once in a while! It doesn't make you a bad DM and some might even be a preference. We just bring up a couple problems that newer DMs run into and different ways one could go about them! Did we forget any? Let's talk about it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep. 26 - NPCs 101	12 Jun 2024	01:08:54
This week we’re covering all of the basics when it comes to NPCs! How do you come up with them and how can you use them? What’s a DM-insert NPC and what makes them special? When do NPCs need stat blocks? We’re going to go over it all so that you can try your hand at making your own NPCs! They can help your players, your story, and your world building! So let’s start talking about NPCs! Tell us YOUR favorite NPC! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep. 25 - Wizard 101	05 Jun 2024	01:26:23
This week we’re covering the quintessential caster, the book loving magician, the studied savant of spells, the Wizard! Characters of this class get their use of magic through hard work and study. They’ve hit the books so they can hit their allies and enemies with a huge variety of spells! So push those glasses up your nose, break out your pencils and paper, and get ready for our last installment of Class for a while. Today, it’s all about the Wizard! What's your favorite school of magic?? And do you agree with Justin that Enchantment magic is more evil than Necromancy?? And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.24 - Warlock 101	29 May 2024	01:25:59
Gang, we've got a deal for you! Well, technically we're talking all about deals because this episode is about the Warlock! What they lack in spell slots, they more than make up for it with customization, character, and some of the most unique vibes in the game! It's no wonder Warlock mains make it their whole personality! This is our penultimate class episode and then we get back into primarily DM tips & tricks for a while! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE! Twitch COMING in JUNE!
	Ep.23 - Sorcerer 101	22 May 2024	01:29:36
This week we’re covering the no-books, silver spoon, nepo baby the sorcerer! These casters get their magic just by being! They are magical in their bones, in their blood! And that deep connection to magic gives them the ability to twist and warp magic in some really interesting ways. Do you think Sorcerers are Nepo Babies? What other ways have YOU described the Sorcerer getting their magic? --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE! Twitch COMING in JUNE!
	Ep.22 - Ranger 101	15 May 2024	01:25:19
This week we’re talking about the footstep trackin, the half casting, half martialin’, nature lovin’ sonuvagun, The Ranger! This class gets a lot of grief from parts of the D&D community. But we’re about to head to class! We’re talking base class Ranger today and the subclasses from the Player’s Handbook. This episode won’t cover the optional rules from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, but we’ll cover that in a future episode. Give it a bing! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE! Twitch COMING in JUNE!
	Ep.21 - Fake Dragon One-Shot	08 May 2024	01:26:20
This week, Class is on break! We are writing another one-shot in real time! This one comes from a mutual friend who redeemed this by donating to a great cause back in January 2024! They gave us a simple prompt of a town being plagued by a dragon, but that the dragon wasn't real! So we put our heads together to interpret that and come up with a really fun one-shot! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE! Twitch Coming in June!
	Mythos University Ep.2 \| Hey Hey, Hydra \| D&D Actual Play	03 Sep 2024	02:35:05
Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Students have gone missing! The punch was spiked! And a bird-like Hydra has attacked! In episode 2, our mythical students enter combat and begin to gather the clues to find out what's really going on! Follow along to find out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out! The Cast: Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep. 20 - Rogue 101	01 May 2024	01:45:55
This week, sneaky secrets aside, we're talking all about the sneak attackin' Rogue! Class in still in session, gang! So max out that perception skill because these slippery little sneaks are experts in some skills, masters of stealth, and champions of exploiting their enemies’ weaknesses! So let’s talk all about the Rogue Class. And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends over at Even Footing Games at their link right here! They do so many fun streams and HAVE A KICKSTARTER for their new setting and adventure for Babies & Broadswords called Bathfinder! https://linktr.ee/evenfootinggames --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE!
	Ep. 19 - Paladin 101	24 Apr 2024	01:47:41
This week in Class, we're talking Paladins! Some may say the Paladin is just a knight in shining armor, a medieval cop, the lawful good kill-joy... but not here! Because we think the Paladin is just someone with convictions that turn into smite damage! So take an Oath of Listening, and check out some of these INSANE Paladin abilities! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends over at The Ballad of the Seven Dice podcast at their link right here! They're doing 2 Actual Plays that are interconnected in a really cool and fun way! https://linktr.ee/balladofthesevendice --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE!
	Ep.18 - Monk 101	17 Apr 2024	01:26:14
This week we’re covering the martial arts expert, The Monk! Want to play the kung fu, karate, taekwondo master… MONK! Want to be able to catch arrows, fall from great heights, and run on water… MONK! Want to be a former detective played by Tony Shaloub… MONK! This class is jam packed with abilities throughout its entire base class! And as always, we'll be going over the subclasses from the Player's Handbook as well! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends over at The Ballad of the Seven Dice podcast at their link right here! They're doing 2 Actual Plays that are interconnected in a really cool and fun way! https://linktr.ee/balladofthesevendice --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE!
	Ep.17 - Fighter 101	10 Apr 2024	01:22:21
This week, we get back to class as we cover the Fighter base class and the Player's Handbook subclasses. Some may scoff at the Fighter, they may say it's boring or repetitive. Well, we say that with some elbow grease, the Fighter has what it takes to be just as exciting and interesting as any class! In this episode, we're just going over the basics and already we reveal so many possibilities for creating and playing a fighter that can be fun and complex! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends over at The Ballad of the Seven Dice podcast at their link right here! They're doing 2 Actual Plays that are interconnected in a really cool and fun way! https://linktr.ee/balladofthesevendice --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE!
	Ep.16 - Writing a One-Shot 101	03 Apr 2024	01:15:32
This week we are going to come up with a one-shot and discuss what it would take to run. That means we are going to take worldbuilding and focus it to what we need. We’re going to create an adventure for the players to go on, including the relevant villains, monsters, NPCs, and whatever else it requires. Running a one-shot is one of the best ways to dip your lil toesies into the deep, dark ocean that is being a dungeon master! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends over at The Chosen Ones podcast at their link right here! We're big fans of what they're doing in the TTRPG space! https://linktr.ee/ChosenOnes --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! Patreon is LIVE!
	Ep.15 - Druid 101	27 Mar 2024	01:22:15
This week, class continues with our champion of nature, the Druid! We talk wild shapes, versatility, and cover a bunch of the Druid's spell list! While covering the base class and the two subclasses of the Player's Handbook, we discuss how to maximize the fun of this tree-hugging, bird-watching, nature enthusiast! Druids may seem complicated for new players or DMs but it doesn't have to be! We're here to help! Email us if you want to join our Discord! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- CLICK HERE to join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com Patreon COMING SOON!
	Ep.14 - Cleric 101	20 Mar 2024	01:25:10
This week, thank the gods we're covering the Cleric! Taylor gets to fanboy about his favorite class in 5e! We'll be covering the base class, and 3 of the domains in detail! We'll also discuss all the other subclasses in the Player's Handbook. We cover some top notch spells, powerful abilities, and our thoughts on how one could play a cleric. Have YOU played one? Which subclass did you go with? Email us! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- Be sure to check out our friends over at The Chosen Ones podcast at their link right here! We're big fans of what they're doing in the TTRPG space! https://linktr.ee/ChosenOnes --------------------------- CLICK HERE to join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com Patreon COMING SOON!
	Ep.13 - Bard 101	13 Mar 2024	01:08:49
This week, we're working BARD, we're playing BARD! Our first full caster, the Rizz master, the magical secret blaster! Bards are more than just musical magic, gang! Get ready for class again as we explore the base Bard and subclasses available in The Player's Handbook! This episode is extra inspiring! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE for all of our links to social media, our podcast website, and all the other projects we have going on at the moment! Patreon COMING SOON!
	Ep. 12 - Barbarian 101	06 Mar 2024	01:28:06
Class is in session! Get it? Because they're called "Classes" as in Character Classes... Okay, ignore that... We are starting a little series here where we go over the basics of every Player Class available as well as the subclasses from the Player's Handbook! And we're kicking it off with our raging warrior, the Barbarian! And before you ask... YES, this is useful for Dungeon Masters! You should know the class abilities for many reasons! You can be that font of information for your players. You can also build challenging encounters when you understand what your players can do. AND! You can highlight the cool abilities they have! So this series isn't just for the newbies, no no no. This series is for everyone! And remember to give us 5 Stars and a positive review! This helps us so much! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep.11 - The Improv Game	28 Feb 2024	01:04:43
In this episode, we display our improvisation skills by playing a Make Some Noise style game! Each of us gives the other a prompt they've never seen before and they have to, on the spot, act it out! This episode is a lot of laughs, but it illustrates how improv doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking thing, it can be a fun skill to practice! And there's 3 mini games throughout the episode that you can participate in alongside Taylor! We want to repeat this style of episode in the future, maybe with guests the next time! So email us some improv prompts and they may end up in the next episode! And remember to give us 5 Stars and a positive review! This helps us so much! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep.37 - Artificer Subclasses 101	28 Aug 2024	01:22:09
This week, we're still in class, but it's SUB class! Wait... that's misleading! We're going over Artificer subclasses! The Artificer has 4 subclasses and we’re going to go over each of them! These intelligent based tinkering half-casters can do so many things in D&D, and we’re going to cover as much of it as we can! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep. 10 - Session Prep 101	21 Feb 2024	01:14:03
This week we’re talking prep! What should you, the DM, do in preparation for your game? That means we’re going over planning, organization, and all the tools to have ready! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 9 - Worldbuilding 101	14 Feb 2024	01:30:18
This week, we’re going to be covering the basics of how to prepare a D&D session, going over everything you might need for a fun game. We’re going to go over worldbuilding, NPCS, plot devices, and more! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 8 - The Technical Nuts & Bolts for New DMs	07 Feb 2024	01:14:31
This week we’re getting into the logistics of running a D&D game. We’re talking about battle maps, tokens, scheduling, and so much more! We'll cover some of our favorite websites, apps, and tools! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 7 - Dungeon Master 101	31 Jan 2024	01:27:43
This week we’re going to be covering the logistics of getting started as a DM! How does someone start? If you’ve got your group of players, you know you’re going to DM for, what’s next? We'll be covering what Session Zero is and why it's so important. And we're going to touch on worldbuilding, character creation, and prep! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 6 - Roleplay and Ability Checks	24 Jan 2024	01:14:48
This week we’re going to talk about all the basics that happen outside of combat! We’re talking Roleplay, ability checks, exploration, and more! And did you hear about the TTRPG Charity for Doctors Without Borders?! You can donate for a cause AND win prizes! Even some prizes from us! Go to the link in the bio of our TikTok or Instagram. From there, you'll see the button to bring you to the Charity itself! And this Saturday Jan 27th, Justin is going to be on a livestream playing D&D with some other TTRPG creators! It's going to be available at Twitch.tv/nat20wife Come check it out!! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 5 - Spellcasting for Beginners	17 Jan 2024	01:29:14
This week, we’re going to be covering the fundamentals of Spellcasting! Buckle up, because this one's a doozy! We’re going to talk about spell slots, levels of spells, rituals, concentration, and more! Speaking of magic, Justin talks more about America's #1 grapefruit flavored beverage!! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 4 - Basics of Combat	10 Jan 2024	01:05:35
This week, we’re going to be covering the basics of Combat! We're going over Actions, Movement, Bonus Actions, and Reactions! Combat is one of the most rule-heavy parts of D&D, but we're here to help carry the load! We even cover the confusing Surprised condition! Speaking of surprise, Justin announces they're running for president and you'll never guess what platform they're running on! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep. 3 - Character Creation 102: Playable Races, Backgrounds, Equipment	03 Jan 2024	01:09:01
This week, we're covering the rest of the basics of character creation! That means covering playable races, backgrounds, and equipment. This introductory view is helpful for players, DMs, and the casual fan of shows like Critical Role or Dimension 20. What kind of character do you play or want to play? Email us and let us know! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep.2 - Character Creation 101: Character Classes	27 Dec 2023	01:17:04
This week we're covering the basics of building a character, specifically, choosing a class. We'll go over all the available character classes as well as other important aspects of character creation. All of this is put through the lens of being a DM. And we introduce our favorite search engine... you know it, you love it... Bing. Remember folks, just bing it! And remember to give us 5 Stars! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And give us a Follow on our TikTok or Instagram!
	Ep.36 - Artificer 101	21 Aug 2024	01:20:58
This week we’re taking a pit stop back at Class to talk all about the Artificer! These tinkering little scientists combine the arcane with the mechanical! They’re hopped up on infusions, attuned to the max, and have all the tools in the arsenal at their disposal. They may be one of the newest classes to make it to D&D, but the artificer is here to stay! Because these guys have so many infusions, they can get a little chonky with the crunch, we’ll just be going over the base class with this episode and going over subclasses in the next one! Have YOU played an Artificer? What are your feelings?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Mythos University Ep. 1 \| Welcome to Campus \| D&D Actual Play	19 Aug 2024	02:41:46
Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Not only do our mythical students have to worry about classes, dorm life, and relationships... but some students have gone missing! Will this ragtag group be able to work together, follow the clues, and solve the mystery?? Follow along to find out! Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out! The Cast: Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Sphinx City \| S1 - Ep8 \| D&D Actual Play	16 Aug 2024	02:31:53
In Episode 8, we reach the Season 1 Finale! Uland, Belkor, and Jastor have found out just about all the clues necessary to take down the people at the top! With a quick stop at Madam Musk's, they're geared up and ready to go! They head to an Excelsior Warehouse and battle none other than the CEO, David Fizzlebang! But this isn't the end of the story! Watch til the end to see what future horrors await our heroes!! Check it out! If you catch the streams LIVE, you'll also catch ACTION SURGE, the after session table talk where we go over the session, talk above board about the game, and discuss our favorite parts! If you miss it, Action Surge will only be available for paying members of our Patreon! We really hope you enjoy!! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.35 - Toolkits 101	14 Aug 2024	01:14:03
In this episode, we're diving deep into Toolkits! We talk about every tool kit available in 5th edition from the Alchemist's Supplies to Woodcarver's Tools! We mention how they work, how DMs can use them, and many interesting things they could do. And yes, we even cover those pesky Gaming Sets! What's YOUR favorite Toolkit and what's the MOST interesting way you've used them in the game?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.34 - Pantheons 101	07 Aug 2024	01:09:52
In the episode this week, we’re talking about the divine, baby! Gods, goddesses, and all kinds of deities often have some sort of influence over the worlds we create or the ones we play in. But how can the Dungeon Master use them? Is there a right or wrong way to go about it? And if the gods are so powerful, why aren’t they fixing the world’s problems? There’s a lot to discuss when it comes to how different Pantheons are used in D&D, so let’s get right into it! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!
	Ep.47 - Rogue Subclasses 101	06 Nov 2024	01:14:24
This week we’re covering the Subclasses of the Savant of Sneak, the chaser of traps, the lampooner of locks: Today we’re covering the Rogue! These subclasses are from Xanathar’s and Tasha’s. Each one attempts to reflavor the archetype, but do they succeed?! Have they added enough mechanically to fulfill their flavor fiat or flagrantly failed?! There’s 6 subclasses for the Rogue to cover so let’s get into it! What's YOUR favorite Rogue Subclass?! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends! --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to get our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!

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