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This podcast has
332 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Christopher Waples, Jay JohnsonExplicit
No
Date created
2020/07/05
Latest episode
2026/10/20
Average duration
83 min.
Release period
7 days
Description
Four guys who have run too many games of Dungeons and Dragons. Here we gripe about foolish players, horrible mechanics, and bad dice rolls. As well as, worldbuilding, rules, and how to deal with the party splitting up for the third time this session.
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Episode 296 – Ravenloft: Project Lamordia a Cyberpunk Adventure
2026/10/20
If you've ever wanted to play a 1990's cyberpunk horror adventure in Dungeons & Dragons we have the thing for you. Project Lamordia. Didn't have that on our bingo card. Also Dan talks Gary Gygax modules where you get killed by rocks thrown by giants.
Episode 295 – Dungeons & Dragons In The 1970’s Was Weird
2026/10/13
Christopher digs through the strangeness that is Dragon magazine issue #3. This includes the "Idiot" class. Right up the Grumpy Dungeon Masters alley. Also Dan finds out that the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Players handbook didn't teach you how to roll up stats for characters.
Episode 294 – Beware Of The Dungeons & Dragons Badger Mole Things
2026/10/06
The Grumpy Dungeon Masters visited LUGcon this weekend and had a good time playing some games. Surviving a game of Call of Cthulhu is always something to rejoice about. Also Christopher killed more players in his weekly D&D Encounters game. Nobody is surprised.
Episode 293 – We Put The Dragon In Dungeons & Dragons
2026/09/29
The Grumpy Dungeon Masters dive through issue #2 of The Dragon. Digging deep into the history of Dungeons & Dragons and looking at the weird and the wonderful. The Alchemist, unexpected traps, and the Remorhaz, who's back is apparently hotter than lava.
Episode 292 – A Module For Gary Gygax
2026/09/22
The guys finally get around to talking about the Tomb of Gyzaengaxx module created by Gooeycube and Luke Gygax. An old school module that Gary Gygax would be proud of. They also play a game of who made the better Szass Tam!
Grumpy Guest – Eric Menge
2026/09/15
This week the Grumpy Dungeon Masters are joined by Professor Dungeon Master of Dungeon Craft and Deathbringer fame. They chat about the current Backerkit for the game, the Youtube channel, and how to be a better game master in general.
Episode 291 – DragonCon Isn’t For Dungeons & Dragons
2026/09/08
The guys went to DragonCon to play some Pirate Borg and Mutant Crawl Classics. Also they talk about the 80's Adventures that finally released. Dungeons & Dragons 5E full of 1980's film and music references. What's not to love!
Episode 290 – Your Dungeons & Dragons Game Isn’t Critical Role And That’s Fine
2026/09/01
This week the fellas are talking about why your game isn't the same as a live play game of Dungeons & Dragons. Also Dan dives into some books that detail the history of our hobby. Some choices stories and details in this one.
Episode 289 – Dungeons & Dragons: Unearthed Arcana Underdark Options
2026/08/25
The Grumpy Dungeon Masters take a look at the new Unearthed Arcana for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 and sigh a whole lot. It's Underdark themed and includes Barbarians that make light, Dark Elf House Agents, and living as you slowly turn into a Mind Flayer.
Episode 288 – Running A Dungeons & Dragons Tournament Is A Lot Of Work
2026/08/18
Christopher hosted a Dungeons & Dragons Keshanar tournament this weekend. He was joined by a couple of the Grumpy Dungeon Masters and Orthane Productions. Also the guys take a look at what makes a very successful Kcikstarter.
Episode 287 – A Dungeons & Dragons War Gaming History Lesson
2026/08/11
The guys talk about Christopher going to Nerdfest and running some Dungeons & Dragons. Also companies are selling products at conventions before their Kickstarter backers receive the product. Is this fair? Dan dives into a book from 1980 that reviews wargames. It's a deep look into the history of this hobby.
Episode 286 – Dungeons & Dragons Gencon Keynote And The Return Of Dark Sun
2026/08/04
Gencon was this weekend and Wizards of the Coast had a ton of announcements. A focus towards Greyhawk, return of Dragonlance, and a return of Dark Sun. Also World of Warcraft and Star Wars are coming to 5.5 edition. Listen in to see what the Grumpy Dungeon Masters think about it.
Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
2026/07/28
This week the Grumpy Dungeon Masters are joined by Professor Dungeon Master of Dungeon Craft and Deathbringer fame. They chat about the current Backerkit for the game, the Youtube channel, and how to be a better game master in general.
Episode 285 – Deathbringer: The Dungeons & Dragons Slayer
2026/07/21
This week it's Deathbringer, the RPG from Professor Dungeon Master and the team at Roll for Combat. Currently on Backerkit. Also the Ennies awards and running bad modules.
Grumpy Guest – Ed Greenwood Part 2
2026/07/14
This is the second part of Grumpy Dungeon Masters getting to sit and talk to Ed Greenwood. He is the creator of the Forgotten Realms setting for Dungeons & Dragons and a long time author. Enjoy!
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