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  • Matt Finch | Swords & Wizardry Expanded! | Wandering DMs S06 E14

    Paul and Dan get to bring back OSR guru Matt Finch to talk about his new Swords & Wizardry: Expansions, Monsters, and More!, currently on Kickstarter. What new things has Matt cooked up? And what updates has he finally made…

  • Michael Moorcock | Fantasy Master Chats | Wandering DMs S06 E13

    Dan and Paul are thrilled to chat live with the master of fantasy, Michael Moorcock. What are his current thoughts on the legacy of his writing Elric, the Eternal Champion, critiques of Tolkien, and so much more? Michael John Moorcock…

  • Mistakes in Original D&D | Critiques & Corrections | Wandering DMs S06 E12

    Dan and Paul reflect on what we think are the biggest mistakes and errors in the first publication of original D&D in 1974. What are the biggest blemishes that troubled the game for decades afterward? What are some of our…

  • Our D&D House Con 2024 | Playtesting Our Dungeons | Wandering DMs S06 E11

    Paul and Dan check in on their annual D&D mini-convention with friends in a house on the Massachusetts shore, now in its 15th year. What went well, what could go better, what lessons will feed into our future gaming?

  • Irish Myths in D&D | Feats and Faeries | Wandering DMs S06 E10

    This St. Patrick’s Day, Paul and Dan discuss the rich history of Irish myths, legends, and stories in the D&D game. From Druids and Bards to the Banshees and Firbolg, what are some of the best ways to spice up…

  • How to Run a D&D One Shot | Tips and Tricks for Single Session Play | Wandering DMs S06 E09

    How does one run a successful dungeons and dragons one shot game? Dan and Paul discuss how to condense the D&D experience to a single night of fun. They’ll share techniques they’ve developed over the years behind the DM screen,…

  • Performing Characters in D&D | Tips for Non-Actors | Wandering DMs S06 E08

    Dan & Paul discuss tips for embodying a character in body and voice when playing D&D at the table. When we compare ourselves to well-known D&D performers, what are simple simple tricks anyone can use, even if we aren’t trained…

  • Love in D&D | Roleplaying Romance Respectfully | Wandering DMs S06 E07

    For Valentine’s Day, Dan and Paul take a look at how romantic love is portrayed in Dungeons and Dragons. From NPCs with love-based plot lines to the infamous philter of love, we’ll cover ever instance we can think of in…

  • Year of the Dragon | Dungeons & Dragons at 50 | Wandering DMs S06 E06

    Paul & Dan celebrate the Year of the Dragon in New Year’s 2024! In this 50th anniversary year for original D&D, we’ll look back to our best uses for dragons, new discoveries we’ve made, and how best to use unusual…

  • D&D Honor Among Thieves | Wandering DMs Review | Wandering DMs S05 E18

    Dan & Paul give their thoughts on the 2023 movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. For old-school D&D players, is it worth the watch, or another one for the garderobe? Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a 2023…

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