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This podcast has
77 episodes
Language
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Matt Bruner & Jody KrophollerExplicit
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Date created
2024/08/07
Latest episode
2026/10/04
Average duration
62 min.
Release period
16 days
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Dungeon Master Diaries is a podcast about Shadowdark and other role-playing games where two GMs talk about their recent experiences at the table, and hopefully give you something useful that you can take to yours.
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Emergent Play
2026/10/04
Matt and Jody discuss emergent play!
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Discord Discourse
2026/09/27
Matt and Jody discuss some recent questions from the DMD Discord thread on the AL Discord Channel!
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Random Encounters
2026/09/19
Matt and Jody discuss how they use and adjudicate random encounters!
NOTE: Jody's character was named Eugene Narin, not Blaine Taft.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Of Sorrow & Clay - A Call of Cthulhu One-Shot
2026/08/20
Matt and Jody discuss Of Sorrow and Clay a Call of Cthulhu one-shot scenario. Buy it HERE.
NOTE: Jody's character was named Eugene Narin, not Blaine Taft.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
The Northlands (Cursed Scroll III One-Shot)
2026/08/06
Matt and Jody discuss a Cursed Scroll III inspired one-shot adventure! Matt also fails miserably at the ad read...
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
The Dark of Hot Springs Island
2026/07/19
Matt and Jody discuss the setting book The Dark of Hot Springs Island.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Bonus Episode: Our GM Styles
2026/06/25
Matt and Jody have an off the cuff (and unedited) discussion of their GM styles.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
The Cons of Con Games
2026/06/23
Matt and Jody discuss Jody's dismall experience in a recent convention game (and review the Lost Citidel of the Scarlet Minotaur).
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
The Priest Class
2026/05/21
Matt and Jody discuss the priest class.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Playing Different Systems
2026/04/30
Matt and Jody discuss playing systems other than Shadowdark (GASP!).
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Long Term Campaigns
2026/04/16
Matt and Jody discuss using Shadowdark to run long-term campaigns.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Shadowdark Initiative
2026/04/03
Matt and Jody discuss Shadowdark's initiative system.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Dungeon Analysis: HOTT or Not?
2026/03/27
Matt and Jody discuss how H.O.T.T. Matt's homebrew Dolmenwood dungeon was.
Stingbaats! Issue Zero: Torchwick is avaialble now at Itch.io! Fill out the community survey HERE.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Factions in Shadowdark
2026/03/11
Matt and Jody discuss Matt's experience running three open table sessions on the Shadowdark Discord.
Stingbaats! Issue Zero: Torchwick is avaialble now at Itch.io! Fill out the community survey HERE.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
Notes from an Open Table
2026/03/04
Matt and Jody discuss Matt's experience running three open table sessions on the Shadowdark Discord.
Stingbaats! Issue Zero: Torchwick is avaialble now at Itch.io! Fill out the community survey HERE.
For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at [email protected].
Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel! To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.
Credits:
Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.
Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.
Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.
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jacobyyoung 2026/03/27
Best Shadowdark Podcast
I love love love this podcast so much. Perfect!
Rob in Albuquerque 2026/02/21
Love the ‘Dark!
I love ShadowDark, so I love these guys and this podcast. You will too. I’m srsly.
MrXero 2025/08/25
My favorite TTRPG podcast
These guys are great! They’re so engaging and charismatic. The production quality is astoundingly good. They always have great topics to discuss and d...
Josh W CO 2025/05/16
The Definitive Shadowdark Podcast
This podcast is not only a great Shadowdark podcast, it’s a great ttrpg podcast. The tone and charisma is good, subject matter interesting, and the c...
Mr.bananchez 2024/08/28
Glad this podcast is around
I just received my Shadowdark book in the mail two days ago. I was really interested in the reason why this system is unique. It seemed like just anot...
richardaronson 2024/08/15
Strong start. Looking forward to lots more.
Matt and Jody have put together a friggin greet Shadowdark podcast. Too-notch production and great content. Lots of good DM advice. Very practical.
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