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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Dec 4, 2017 · 1 hr
TDC Reviews: Xanathar’s Guide to Everything - The Dungeoncast Ep.57
Will and Brian undertake their first ever review this week on The Dungeoncast! Let them guide you through their favorite, and least favorite sections of Xanathar's Guide To Everything! Talking Points: Congratulations!, On That Slow Creep, The Randomized Experience, Scaggin About, If You Rage They Will Come, Assasin Of Whispers, The Slaying Of Evil, Touching Stuff, Cursing Your Enemies, Beam Me TF Up Fey Scottie, Inane Magic, Recap and Loose Ends, Vanilla D&D  Check O
Nov 27, 2017 · 42 min
Deities and Demigods: Tiamat - The Dungeoncast Ep. 56
It's a new series! Will and Brian are exploring the Chromatic Dragon Queen known as Tiamat in their first edition of Deities and Demigods this week on The Dungeoncast! This iconic goddess is a villainous staple, incredibly nasty, and D&D fan favorite. Talking Points: What Is Said, Freddy Krueger Style, Cleft In Twain, Living Vaingloriously, Dominating Bahamut, Filthy Spawn Pit Idiosyncrasies, The Corporate 9 Hells, The Cult Of The Dragon, Sharing With Zahir, Super Powered Powers, Goin' Pr
Nov 20, 2017 · 29 min
Monster Mythos: Kobolds - The Dungeoncast Ep.55
They're hateful, cowardly, and incredibly well organized - it's the Kobold! These dragon-like creatures like crafting treasure, carving out complex lairs, and being generally awful. Will and Brian remind you to watch out for flying bear traps when dealing with these cunning creatures this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Mischief And General Trouble, Like Rabbits, The Tribe Machine, Dragon Blood, Another Ant Metaphor, Flight Of The Urd, The Fiery Burning Passion Of 1000 Suns, A Certai
Nov 13, 2017 · 33 min
Dungeon Mastering: Downtime and Crafting - The Dungeoncast Ep. 54
What are player characters up to when they aren't delving into deep dungeons or slaying dangerous dragons? Will and Brian are talking all about the rewarding concepts of role playing downtime and crafting in your game this week on The Dungeoncast! Use you imagination to help immerse your players in a world of untapped potential. Talking Points: Town Time/Down Time, Infinite Hobby Mind-Scape, PCs Just Wanna Have Fun, The Rule Of Cool, You Got The Chops Kid, Under Sylvan Moonlight, Will's DM Ha
Nov 6, 2017 · 36 min
Races of the Realms: Aasimar - The Dungeoncast Ep.53
It is said that there is a piece of the heavens baked into every Aasimar. Will and Brian discuss this divinely powerful race and what it could mean to decide to role play as one on this week's episode of The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Angelic Feelings, Greater Purpose Burden Curse, Extra World Aesthetic, Aasimar Is The Loneliest Number, Your Own Personal Roma Downey, Build Your Own Race, The 4th Edition Feel  Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dung
Oct 31, 2017 · 1 hr 53 min
The Dungeoncast Presents: The Dredge Into Shadowmire Keep - Part 1
The Dungeoncast is proud to present the first segment of a live play 5E D&D horror themed adventure: The Dredge Into Shadowmire Keep! This one-shot campaign is hosted by DM/GM Will and features player characters Mike, playing Borg the Orc Barbarian, Jacob, playing Doctor Phineas Killshot the Gobiln Ranger, Josh, playing Vosk the Kobold Rogue, and Brian, playing Don Gero the Bullywug Cleric. We hope you enjoy this spooky H.P. Lovecraft inspired show this Halloween! A special thanks to Nox Arcana
Oct 30, 2017 · 41 min
Atlas Exterus: Castle Ravenloft - The Dungeoncast Ep.52
It's the grand finale of The Dungeoncast's Halloween Spooktacular! Will and Brian wish you a happy Halloween as they discuss something truly grim - Castle Ravenloft. This campaign setting is unique in its special brand of horror and hopelessness, and presents a variety of challenges for any adventurers. Bye spooky times! Talking Points: No One Escapes Barovia, The Untouchable And Unknowable, Death Knight Sandwich, Let's Talk About Strahd, The Day Of The Wedding, Waking Up In Barovia, One Out
Oct 22, 2017 · 43 min
Monster Mythos: Liches - The Dungeoncast Ep.51
Will and Brian are ramping up their Halloween Spooktacular with one of the creepiest constituents of the arts arcana... It's the Lich! Beware of its evil nature, its need to feed its phylactery, and the raw power it possesses. You'll probably need a much better plan than knocking it prone to take down this incredibly insidious creature. Talking Points: Lichdom, A Nice Vaaahse, Preferential Elf Treatment, Now You Nasty, Where's All The Madness?!, #Goals, The Death Of A Metaphorical Tamagachi,
Oct 16, 2017 · 35 min
Monster Mythos: Vampires - The Dungeoncast Ep.50
The Dungeoncast is continuing their Halloween Spooktacular this week by discussing one of the most iconic creatures of horror. It's a Monster Mythos all about Vampires! Will and Brian advise you to keep near a river, not to trust any rodents, and don't breathe that mysterious gas. Talking Points: The Originals, Suckin' On Life Drink, No One Can Escape Barovia, Don't Be Gross Dracula, Shoot Those Stats TF Up, Use The Mafuba, The Rat From Mission Impossible, Mundane Weakness Breakdown, Dhampeer
Oct 9, 2017 · 42 min
Monster Mythos: Lycanthropes - The Dungeoncast Ep.49
Will and Brian are continuing their Halloween Spooktacular with shape shifting lycanthropes this week on The Dungeoncast! From the classic wolf and beyond; cowardice creeps into the hearts of the boldest travelers in the face of these feral creatures. Talking Points: That Bestial Nature, The Good The Bad And The Feral, Spreadin', Were Are They (Full Iso), Thriller Style, Lycanthrocures, The Weird Vibes From Todd, The Evil Capybara, Beorn, Boars, All About The Hunt, NoooOOO~!!!, PC Werewolves,
Oct 1, 2017 · 36 min
Monster Mythos- Zombies, Wights, And Ghouls - The Dungeoncast Ep.48
The Dungeoncast is kicking off their Halloween Spooktacular this week! Prepare yourself for the scarier side of D&D for the entire month of October. Is that a rotting hand coming out of the disturbed ground in front of that seemingly ordinary, glowing tombstone? Yes? Time to call your local Cleric, because Zombies, Wights, and Ghouls are the creatures of focus this week. Oh, and Skeletons too. Talking Points: Raising Undead DIY, The Biggest Most Dangerous Rocks, Necromancers For Good, Wig
Sep 24, 2017 · 35 min
Monster Mythos: Bullywugs- The Dungeoncast Ep.47
Regressive goopy frog people occupying space in your local swamplands? If you're going anywhere near there remember to keep an eye on your shiny things. Bullywugs are the topic Will and Brian are discussing this week on The Dungeoncast! They nasty. Talking Points: More Frog Than Man, Stealing All Your Clothes, Game Of Toads: Lord(s) Of The Juice, Super Swamp Stealth, Full Scale Regression State, Froghemoth, The Tongue Thing And Other Homebrews  Check Out the <a href="htt
Sep 18, 2017 · 1 hr 22 min
The Dungeoncast Presents: Vault Raiders and The Isle of Dread - Part 1
The Vault Raiders is a D&D one-shot "Live Play" featuring Josh Freeland as Balasar, Jacob Quezada as Mathias Stormshield, Brian McDonald as Giselle Strongbear, and Dungeon Master Will Stark. This adventure is filled with the high seas, calming beach fronts, dread, luscious tropical jungles, dread, indigenous fish folk, magical rivers, and dread. The rest of the one-shot adventure can be found exclusively on our Patreon! Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-du
Sep 11, 2017 · 47 min
Monster Mythos: Devils - The Dungeoncast Ep.46
Will and Brian talk about some of the most lawful evil creatures in 5E this week on The Dungeoncast! Get ahead of the game and start working on your Devil Level BEFORE you get to hell! Oh, and if you decide to contractually obligate your soul for goods and/or services, please don't forget to read the fine print. Talking Points: The Ghosts From The Movie Ghost, Nine Layers Of Bad Times, Devil Level, Big Bad Asmo, Contracts Involving Your Soul, Lawful Bennies, Cultists For Devil Levels, The Fal
Sep 3, 2017 · 49 min
Dungeon Mastering: Treasure, Loot, and Magic Items - The Dungeoncast Ep.45
How you populate your campaign with items can contribute to the feel and flow of the role playing experience in your world. Will and Brian discuss treasure, loot, and magic items this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: That Cash, That Fake Cash, Built To Be Broken, Other Dead Adventurers, Priceless Objects For A Price, Low Level Play, Sentience, The Deck Of Many Things, Asmo Gonna Do This (+Tarrasque) Will mentions this tool in the episode for customizing magic items: http://www.lordbyn
Aug 27, 2017 · 34 min
Monster Mythos: Oozes - The Dungeoncast Ep.44
What slurps and slithers and slides right over all of your favorite role players? It's oozes! Will and Brian are talking about oozes of all kinds this week on the Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Dungeon Roombas, Hallway Guardians, Magical Darkness Assasins, Mindlessly Immune, Lootin' Some Bodies, Pseudopod Smackdown, Sneaky Snakes, Strangle Pudding, N' Gulf, Oozes Of Vengeance Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store </str
Aug 20, 2017 · 52 min
Monster Mythos: Demons - The Dungeoncast Ep.43
The Abyss expands infinitely and it gives birth to some of the most dangerous kinds of evil D&D has to offer! Will and Brian are discussing Demons in all of their wretched forms this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Chaotic To The Core, Infinite Layers, What The Abyss Wants, Daily Demon, Weak Point - Null, The D&D Land Apocalypse, Ancient Evil, Shoutout To Demogorgon Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-dungeoncast">TDC Merch Store&n
Aug 13, 2017 · 51 min
Monster Mythos: Metallic Dragons - The Dungeoncast Ep.42
They're metallic, they quest, and know they're the best. Opposing their chromatic counterparts, these cunning creatures are motivated to do good in the world. Will and Brian are talking all about Gold, Silver, Bronze, Brass, and Copper dragons this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: 2 Breathz, Better Than You, Waywayway Longer Than Elves, The Insatiable Socializer, Mercs Against Tyranny, Tier-3 Hoard, Silver Dragon Squad, This Isn't Even My Final Form, Angus McDonald Ch
Aug 6, 2017 · 37 min
Races of the Realms: Aarakocra - The Dungeoncast Ep.41
The Aarakocra are in full flight (indefinitely in some cases)on this week's Races of the Realms episode! These humanoids can be more like birds than people. Find out all about how much farmers probably hate them this week on The Dungeoncast! Talking Points: Like A Bird Do, Personal Space Issues, Leadership Learning Curves, Farmers VS Aarakocra, 360 Degrees Of Sky, Sentimental-Ness, The Killing Chirp, In-Flight Mechanics Check Out the <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/the-
Jul 30, 2017 · 45 min
Class Breakdown: The Monk - The Dungeoncast Ep.40
This week on The Dungeoncast we have special guest, Eric Silver, from the Join the Party podcast on to help break down the Monk! Dish out flurries of blows, manipulate your body's energy, and fall directly onto your face with little to no consequence! Come find out what else you can do when you roll a sweet Monk. Talking Points: Brother Wisenheimer, False Bottom Origin Stories, Forceful Versatility AKA Super Human Bullshit, Ryu The Monk, Daredevil The Monk, Ironfist The Monk, One Punch Monk,