Recent Episodes
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HN2DM Post-Mortem - Final Episode
Apr 27, 2024 – 00:18:00 -
Season 4 Part 2 Update!
Jan 27, 2024 – 00:04:17 -
Benjamin and Dane Overthink the Magic in D&D
Nov 15, 2023 – 00:57:11 -
Eric Silver Chats Podcasting, Actual Plays, and Unique Storytelling
Nov 8, 2023 – 01:13:12 -
RPG Match Wants You to Find Your RPG Soulmates
Nov 1, 2023 – 00:55:50 -
Doug Levandowski on Making Kids on Bikes, Kids on Brooms, Teens in Space Feel Different, Special
Oct 25, 2023 – 00:53:59 -
Neil is Adding Authentic Celtic Flavor to His TTRPG, "Fey Earth"
Oct 18, 2023 – 01:09:43 -
A-Mac is Designing His Gundam TTRPG While Recording the Actual Play "Feddie Scum"
Oct 11, 2023 – 00:45:31 -
Riley, GM of Friend & Foe Adventure Co. Embraces the Wacky and
Oct 4, 2023 – 01:03:29 -
Will & Brian of The Dungeoncast Talk Origins, Current Projects, and Future Goals
Sep 27, 2023 – 00:45:45 -
Charles of Mann Shorts Has Run More "Editions" of D&D Than Anyone Else
Sep 20, 2023 – 00:44:42 -
Ivy B Might Be the Busiest Person in the Tabletop Industry
Sep 13, 2023 – 00:53:42 -
Andy Ashby Broke a D&D Record At His Own Gaming Tavern
Sep 6, 2023 – 00:52:53 -
Cade of The Badventure Club is a Lover of Fun, Engaging TTRPGs
Aug 30, 2023 – 00:50:28 -
GM Justin of Mastermind Adventures Loves Teaching New Players
Aug 23, 2023 – 00:47:23 -
Thomas of I Cast Fireball Takes Inspiration from Sneak Attack!
Aug 16, 2023 – 00:56:09 -
GM Grant of Game Master Monday Records with a Rotating Cast AND Rotating TTRPG System!
Aug 9, 2023 – 00:57:25 -
Season Four Premiere - Ned of Improv Tabletop Talks TTRPG Improv
Aug 2, 2023 – 00:58:30 -
Wizards Content Creator Summit Review
Apr 4, 2023 – 01:17:58 -
Season Three Finale - One Page Mage Discusses One Shot Design, and What Makes a Good Adventure
Mar 15, 2023 – 01:14:36 -
Kaiya the Mirror-Lock Chats Game Design, LARPing, and Her Current Releases
Mar 1, 2023 – 01:03:06 -
Quincy's Tavern and Critical Dice Double Feature! We Talk Running Games and The Convergence
Feb 21, 2023 – 01:06:17 -
Michael Low Talks About Teaching Through Games and Designing Games With a Focus on Storytelling
Feb 15, 2023 – 01:12:47 -
Travis Vengroff Pulls Out All the Stops on Actual Play Dark Dice
Feb 8, 2023 – 00:51:25 -
Lord Gosumba Has Been Running His Greyhawk Game For 43 Years
Feb 1, 2023 – 00:50:03 -
Zachary Burrell, Creator of Warlock, Talks About Acting and Anime Influences in TTRPGs
Jan 25, 2023 – 00:49:18 -
Vahid, DM of Dice Legenz Takes His Composition and Production Experience to Tabletop Streaming
Jan 18, 2023 – 01:01:09 -
Michael, DM of Relic of the Past Needed an Actual Play So He Made One!
Jan 11, 2023 – 00:53:28 -
D20 Deathmatch Hosts Couple CausticPhoenix and Mudcat Fell in Love with D&D
Jan 4, 2023 – 01:06:13 -
Ginny Loveday Volunteers Her Way Into Community Organization and Game Design
Dec 21, 2022 – 01:01:46 -
Callum and Paul of Homebrew Havoc Chat About Building a TTRPG Community and Running Games
Dec 14, 2022 – 01:07:49 -
DM Neal of The Dungeon Master's Block Talks About Running Games, Painting Minis, and Podcasting
Dec 7, 2022 – 00:55:01 -
Shelly and Greg of Wizards of the Coast and Dragon Talk Give DMing Advice and Talk About Their New Book!
Nov 30, 2022 – 00:57:53 -
DM Dave of Tomes of the Chaos Bard Talks About Involving Players, Playing With Family, and More!
Nov 23, 2022 – 01:08:17 -
Promo - Dark Dice Episode 1
Nov 18, 2022 – 00:50:35 -
Dragna Carta Discusses Curse of Strahd, Challenge Ratings, and What Makes a Good Player and DM
Nov 16, 2022 – 01:18:46 -
Anthony Joyce-Rivera Discusses Balancing Games, Facilitating Fun, and Game Design
Nov 9, 2022 – 01:04:00 -
Chef Mike Dishes on Game Night Snacks, Fast Food Mascots, DM Advice and More!
Nov 2, 2022 – 01:13:42 -
Malcolm, Creator of The Weekly Roll Can't Help But Think About His Latest Comic Storyline
Oct 26, 2022 – 00:53:02 -
Ron Ogden is a TTRPG Renaissance Man!
Oct 19, 2022 – 01:09:35 -
Matt Joro AKA Dungeon Glitch on How He Got Into Running TTRPGs, Making T-Shirts, Lo-Fi Beats, and More!
Oct 12, 2022 – 00:47:20 -
DM Reid of Sneak Attack Dishes on DMing Mistakes and His Show's Lasting Influence
Oct 5, 2022 – 00:52:32 -
Powerbuilding and Content Creation with Offbeat Outlaw
Sep 28, 2022 – 00:57:23 -
Kerri Smith of Crossroads Games Excels at Horror
Sep 21, 2022 – 00:35:30 -
3 Black Halflings Join Derrick to Chat Nerdiness, Representation, and More!
Sep 14, 2022 – 01:34:11 -
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Three - Other Mini Games
Sep 7, 2022 – 00:50:02 -
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part Two - Other Mini Games
Sep 7, 2022 – 00:50:02 -
Quickfire Chaos Compilation Part One - Role-Playing
Aug 10, 2022 – 01:08:37 -
Season 2 Finale with Tanya DePass of Rivals of Waterdeep and I Need Diverse Games
Jul 13, 2022 – 00:46:10 -
Michael aka Dead Aussie Gamer
Jul 6, 2022 – 00:52:24
Recent Reviews
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Tulsa PhilGood while it lasted.Sad to see it end. But if you just found this show go back start at the beginning listen to the episodes. I enjoyed it and found some fun things to do with my group.
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caxxdGreat Show for newbies or oldiesDerrick does a great job at making D&D (and other systems) approachable for all. It is great to hear and learn from so many other DMs.
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Dexter.PowersGreat showFound this show through his appearance on the Dungeoncast, and it’s become one of my weekly listens. Love all of the content and the interviews
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Doc ElliottGood content, poorer editing in EARLY episodes.I’ve enjoyed the guests that have been on, but some of the episodes are cut into each other. It makes for some unfinished interviews and disconnected ideas. It would be nice if you were able to revise some the earlier episodes to make sure they play all the way through. Thanks EDIT: Kept with the show and it cleans up by season 2. I’d still like to hear some of the missing chunks of early season 1, but Derrick upped his game over time and the is show is top notch.
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MattJL93Great podcastWonderful podcast with a very entertaining host. Can’t wait to hear more. Thank you for producing this awesome podcast.
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metaltoadTTRPG goodnessHow Not to DM is a fantastic podcast which interviews great creators and dives into their history and advice. A large part of the episode comes from the person being interviewed, so if you don’t get the spark the first time through, find another one. Derrick is a thoughtful host and his passion for the hobby holds the space for other creators to really bring their best. Want to improve you DMing? This podcast is for you.
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rfbranchExceptionally Well Produced and worth your timeSo many DnD podcasts (and podcasts in general) could learn a lot from this show. The host tailors each interview to the guest on hand - there are no boilerplate questions here - and more than anything the decisions on editing makes for an interview that keeps moving, is coherent, and holds your attention. I can’t recommend this how highly enough!
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UrukflaJohnI’m relatively new to DMing and I really appreciate the window into the wider world of resources. Given I have a busy schedule this format works really well for me to deepen my skills.
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Lannistark741Great interviews and D&D knowledgeDerrick is a solid interviewer who picks interesting and competent guests. Highly recommend, especially for budding DMs looking to learn!
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DsndrzEntertaining and EducationalNew to D&D and this has been great! I love hearing all of the experiences from other players. Derrick does a great job asking intriguing questions and I look forward to listening to season 2!
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gahagahahaUnderrated!!!How have I not found out about this podcast sooner! Now that I have this will be my go to podcast! Sooo good!!! Thank you for super good content every episode!
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BMCaputoAwesome host!New listener here but this guy is entertaining and knows his stuff! Definitely worth tuning in!
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pipngriffGreat interviews with interesting guestsLong time gamer but new to gming. These interviews are informative and interesting. The questions are great and the quality is top notch.
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Grey_Jedi505Hivemind of Thinking!This podcast is amazing to find out ways other DMs create, How they use their players ideas and playstyles, and how to think different. I have already used many of the ideas that guests of this show have brought up that I haven't thought of before! briliant briliant BRILIANT!!
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purplemelon17Engaging, Enlightening, Entertaining for any Dm/GMAn engaging, enlightening, entertaining conversation with well known guests and less known guests from around the world. All with varying roles in the TTRPG world. I have learned so much from this podcast. It is easy to listen to and the progression of the interviews are similar but different at the same time. What a great podcast!
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Fun pic makerCharming with a dash of funEngaging to listen to and brought a smile to my face more then once. Derrick keep it up this show can go places.
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Dan - Paleo GamingVital for DMs/GMsThis show is a fantastic resource for any DMs/GMs/Storytellers who want to challenge themselves, expand their knowledge and hone their craft. The guests on this podcast range from lesser known indie developers to celebrity DMs known throughout the industry and whether they are discussing theorycrafting, personal anecdotes or the industry in general, the shows are always entertaining, informative and easy to digest. One of my favorite podcasts!
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rachsaundzInformative and Fun!The guests on this show are accessible and experienced. Their stories help me feel more comfortable in my TTRPG journey. Good amount of inspiration, laughs, and good info!
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NerdyExcursionsThought-provoking & informative!I've been playing & DM'ing tabletop role-playing games for over 20 years now, and I've learned more about how to be a better DM listening to this podcast than almost any other source out there. Derrick is a fantastic host, not only for his ability to have meaningful conversations, but also for his sense of humor and comfort behind the mic. If you enjoy TTRPGs in any capacity (especially if you're a DM/GM) you owe it to yourself to subscribe to HN2DM today!
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mentalynsaneA must listen!!If you are new to the ttrpg space then give this amazing show a listen! The guest have all sorts of backgrounds in the ttrpg space and there ideas and helpful advice will help you own content soar. The conversation are to the point, fluid, and chuck full of great questions that will leave you wanting more. The only thing bad I can find with this show is there is not more of it! Now back to binging more..
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Maribeth G.Good advice, great stories!As a DM, I’m always looking to learn more about how other folks run their games, and this podcast is a great way to do it! I love the interview style and conversational tone, and there are some fantastic stories and experiences to enjoy and learn from. I also love hearing from and about different creators every week - there are some amazing people in this community, and Derrick does a great job highlighting them.
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Riled NerdAs a new DM, amazing!I’ve only been a GM for 5 small ttrpg sessions, with single digit times being a player. This has been super helpful as I’ve started to write my own adventures. Even if you’re not going to DM it’s still really fun hearing about others experiences and stories.
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JgwiazDM this is good!As a DM the one thing you learn is that there is always more to learn and the insight provided here is always eye opening and interesting.
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