The Dungeoncast

A Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition podcast where co-hosts, Will and Brian, explore all things D&D including lore, game mechanics, character creation, and lots of other creative concepts. Join in on conversation about the world's most popular tabletop role playing game in a casual, educational, and humorous conversation in an inclusive setting. Together we'll delve into the endless possibilities and unforeseen challenges of role playing, creating characters, and dungeon mastering. New episodes of The Dungeoncast will air every Monday on YouTube, iTunes or anywhere else podcasts can be found!

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Sep 2, 2018 · 36 min
Monster Mythos: Yugoloths - The Dungeoncast Ep.96
Will and Brian are covering the missing piece of the infamous Blood War this week on The Dungeoncast! Ever wanted to manipulate Devils and Demons alike into giving you all of their sweet sweet loot? The Yugoloth's are taking what they can get from the highest bidder and never looking back! Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </a>Check out our D&D Liveplay, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis
Aug 27, 2018 · 41 min
Classes Revisited: The Rogue - The Dungeoncast Ep.95
Will and Brian are coming around full circle for The Rogue. They're covering everything from Xanathar's Guide to Everything, which includes some reprinted class options from the Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide! Identify your opponent's weakness and strike while escaping unscathed this week on The Dungeoncast! Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </a>Check out our D&D Liveplay, <a href="https://www.youtu
Aug 12, 2018 · 36 min
Monster Mythos: Mindflayers (Illithids)- The Dungeoncast Ep.93
Will and Brian are discussing another horror of the Underdark that might cause to want to wear a foil helmet this week on The Dungeoncast. Mindflayers (or Illithids) are tentacle faced psychic creatures that prefer sentient brains for snacks. And they don't have any problem popping humanoid craniums open for it. Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </a>Check out our D&D Liveplay, <a href="https://www.y
Aug 12, 2018 · 33 min
Races of the Realms: Shadar-Kai - The Dungeoncast Ep.94
Will and Brian are turning up the grayscale to full blast this week on The Dungeoncast. Listen as they discuss the mysterious Shadar-Kai from previous editions all the way up to their depiction in Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </a>Check out our D&D Liveplay, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8NFdSXujAKzO3Oj_zYgXV7avIxMEAWc">Superquest Saga</st
Aug 5, 2018 · 42 min
Deities and Demigods: Lolth - The Dungeoncast Ep.92
The horrible matriarch of The Drow has returned to The Dungeoncast this week as the main feature! Listen as the horrifying web of details regarding this Demon Lord/Evil Deity are unveiled to thee, unwary listener, by hosts Will and Brian! Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </a>Check out our D&D Liveplay, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8NFdSXujAKzO3Oj_zYgXV7avIxMEAWc">Superq
Jul 30, 2018 · 42 min
Classes Revisited: The Ranger - The Dungeoncast Ep.91
Will and Brian are back at it again, but this time, they're revisiting The Ranger! Xanathar's Guide to Everything has really opened up the variety since the early renditions of the PHB subclasses. Adventure toward the farthest reaches of the map and beyond this week on The Dungeoncast! Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </a>Check out our D&D Liveplay, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL
Jul 23, 2018 · 44 min
Monster Mythos: Yuan-Ti - The Dungeoncast Ep.90
Some of the most evil, messed up looking monsters have slithered their way into The Dungeoncast this week. Will and Brian are talking about the Yuan-Ti and their ferociously unpleasant demeanors. Cold, calculating, and brutal to the core – its everything you need for mid-level play. “Snakes… why’d it have to be snakes?” -Indiana Jones Talking Points: ESP, Low Cast Voldemorts, Snake Aesthetic Workshop, A Perfect Serpentine, This Isn’t Even Their Final Form (Like Frieza: The Sequel), Making Pet
Jul 16, 2018 · 37 min
Races of the Realms: Eladrin - The Dungeoncast Ep.89
This week on The Dungeoncast, Will and Brian are taking another pass at Elves. The Eladrin are a more whimsical and chaotic subrace - bathed in Fey magics and mentality. These people tend not to hold back and wear their hearts on their sleeves. Talking Points: Planescapers, Before The Fire Nation Attacked,The Son Of OG, (Not Really) Like Frieza, Full Anime, Feyry Tales, Avocado, Bizzaro Eladrin, The Reason For The Season, Fey Steppin, The Flavor Of Rage  Check Out the <a
Jul 9, 2018 · 40 min
Atlas Exterus: The Abyss - The Dungeoncast Ep.88
Below: an endless entropy of enormous proportion; set on enveloping all of everything endlessly forever and ever, starting with The Nine Hells. Despair? Yes. Death? Probably. Demons? Definitely. It's The Abyss! Will tells Brian what's down there this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Planes Aligned, Infinite Singularities Disclaimed, Entropic State Of Sucks, Life In The Death Zone, Spread And Destroy, Plane Sick, Shoutout To Demogorgon, Friends With Demogorgon?, Shoutout To Demogorgon,
Jul 2, 2018 · 40 min
Classes Revisited: The Paladin - The Dungeoncast Ep.87
Will and Brian are back at it again with another pass over the ever prudent Paladin. Swearing an oath to the forces of evil has never been more rewarding. Follow us down a path of the true believers of D&D this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Opposing The Oath, How To Believe, New And More Eviler, Leaning Into Lawful Evil, Oh Look A Poltergeist, Get Your Conquest On, Redeeming Qualities, You're My Rock, Building Phaedra Of Sargoth  Check Out the <a href="htt
Jun 25, 2018 · 41 min
Deities and Demigods: Asmodeus - The Dungeoncast Ep.86
At long last Will and Brian are talking about Asmodeus this week on The Dungeoncast! Ruler of Baator, wielder of the Ruby Rod, holder of the heart of the Abyss; this nearly unstoppable deity could crumble an empire with only his words. Talking Points: Ruler Supreme, Unscathed, Like Doom, Lawful Handsome, Bad Blood, Primest Evil, Angel Fight Activate, Shard Of Evil, The Magical Retcon, No Gods No Masters, The 9th Hell, Unlimited Power, Final Destination  Check Out the <a
Jun 17, 2018 · 38 min
Monster Mythos: Ogres and Trolls - The Dungeoncast Ep.85
It's BOGO week on The Dungeoncast! Will and Brian are talking about the 5E Ogres and Trolls. These hulking masses of monster are as dangerous as they are stupid. A perfect edition to your campaign; sure to strike fear into the hearts of your adventurers. Especially if they show up in their birthday suits. Talking Points: Building Blocks, Force Of Nature, Smash Everything, The Worst Place To Be, Naked And Stupid And Hungry And Angry, Alternate Ogre Realities, Troublesome Trolls, The Hows And W
Jun 10, 2018 · 26 min
Races of the Realms: Tortles - The Dungeoncast Ep.84
This week on The Dungeoncast: Will and Brian are talking about a race of not-quite humanoid turtle folk known as Tortles. Through their wanderlust, superstition, and generally kind disposition this people has a lot to offer from the aspect of role play; as well as some uniquely powerful features to help keep them alive in the face of danger. Talking Points: The Tortal Package, Completing The U, TMNTortles, Return Of The Cat Lord, Follow The Moon, Tortle Towns, I Am My Home, Always Druggin, In
Jun 3, 2018 · 54 min
Classes Revisited: The Monk - The Dungeoncast Ep.83
This popular class requires finesse, physique, and mentally focusing your inner energies in order to manifest them into powerful laser blasts capable of taking down the opposition. Will and Brian are making sure they're covering the remaining available information on this formidable class that exists outside of the PHB this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: What We Want, Drunk?, Final Flash, Extending Yourself, Hoarders: Resources Edition, Stronger Now, That S%*t I Do Like, Radiant Jui
May 28, 2018 · 50 min
TDC Reviews: Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes - The Dungeoncast Ep.82
Mordenkainen's Tome Of Foes is finally out and Will and Brian are cracking this thing wide open! This week on The Dungeoncast they're looking at everything from the pits of Hell to the oldest and most powerful Elementals from the latest installment of core 5th Edition texts. Talking Points: I did It For The Lore, People That Are Foes, The Big Curse, Shoutout To Demogorgon, Bad Boons, Soul Recycling, Describing Voldemort, Gith It To Me, Ever In Your Favor, The Regular Dukes Of Hell, Watching T
May 20, 2018 · 31 min
Monster Mythos: Orcs - The Dungeoncast Ep.81
Will and Brian are tackling the classic topic of the Orc this week on The Dungeoncast! It's been a long time coming and is full of all the baddest Orc vibes you've come to expect from this fantasy staple. Talking Points: Never Go Full Orc, Bigger... Broader, Deity Of Bad Stuff, Kill Kill Kill, Battle Forever, Cave Mom, Indiscriminate Breeding, Super Orcs, Convoluted Continuity, Abandoning God, Super Duper Orcs, Pecking Orders Check out our latest contest on YouTube and enter to win a copy of
May 13, 2018 · 39 min
Dungeon Mastering: Building a City - The Dungeoncast Ep.80
Will and Brian are breaking down the colossal task of building an entire fantasy city into bite sized pieces that taste so good you won't be able to resist having another. All of the gritty details are exposed so you can build a metropolitan setting that's perfect for your players and your story this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Bare Hand Building, Beach Front, You Don't Need Any Souls, Waste Management, Gov'ment, Don't Forget, What Came Before, LOTR Spoilers (22:00), Fat Stacks,
May 6, 2018 · 27 min
Races of the Realms: Tritons - The Dungeoncast Ep.79
The Tritons of 5th Edition are noble and proud, but come across pompous and self-righteous to those ignorant of their struggles on the surface. Will and Brian talk about the complexity of role playing these aquatic fish folk this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Underwater Aqua Times, Deep Dive, Two Way Street, Mad Unrecognized, Fish Of The Sky, Fantasy Fysics: Fireball, Aquaman Rebrand, Liquid Linguistics Check out our latest contest on YouTube and enter to win a copy of Mordenkainen
May 1, 2018 · 54 min
Classes Revisited: The Fighter - The Dungeoncast Ep.78
This week on The Dungeoncast: Will refuses to fight Brian; and instead teaches him what it means to fight. We're revisiting the Fighter! There have been a lot of new developments for the class since the original breakdown. Talking Points: Purple Dragonites, But The Role Play, Not A Ranger, INT??, Infinite Headshots, A Hole Black As Knight, Tireless Emissary, High Risk Death Delay, That One Hot Samurai Move, Armstrong The Ordinary Check out our latest contest on YouTube and enter to win a copy
Apr 23, 2018 · 47 min
Monster Mythos: Hags - The Dungeoncast Ep.77
Is that The Wicked Witch of the West riding a sled mushed on by four Bullywugs at the edge of the woods? Nope, just a Hag and you should stay away from it. Will and Brian are getting into the mind of a creature that's as ruthless and repulsive as it is strange and whimsical this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Favorite Kind Of Lady, Mythology VS D&D, Babas Bad Witches, Living Forever 101, Misery Business, Hag Classic, Triggering The Donner Party, Part Of The Ship, The Worst Walle