Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Mastering Dungeons – Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons Part 4
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Tis the season of giving and, in that very spirit, the Masters of Dungeons discuss the various gifts...
Mastering Dungeons – Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons Part 3
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Want draconic character options? Shawn and Teos give us a crash course on the options presented in F...
Mastering Dungeons – Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons Part 2
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What would a book about dragons be without subclasses? The Masters of Dungeons break down the Fizban...
Mastering Dungeons – Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons Part 1
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Masters of Dungeons, together once more, have decided to take on the other half of the title of ...
Mastering Dungeons – Mario Ortegón!
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
There’s been a lot going on! So much that Shawn was eaten and we failed to notice in time to help ...
Mastering Dungeons – Dark Fantasy and Horror Panel Gamehole Con
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos host a panel with Greg Marks, Content Manager for Adventurers League, talking about i...
Mastering Dungeons – LIVE at Gamehole Con!
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With all the news coming out of everywhere, the Masters of Dungeons decided to discuss it in front o...
Mastering Dungeons – Starting Strong Part 5: The End?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After a couple weeks apart, Shawn and Teos. the Mad Wizard and AlphaStream, are back together to str...
Mastering Dungeons – Mike Shea on All the News (and The Lazy DM’s Companion)
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With Teos adventuring through Europe, Shawn sits down with Mike Shea to talk about the massive amoun...
Mastering Dungeons – Stacey Allan and Will Doyle from The Wild Beyond the Witchlight!
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The fantastic creative team responsible for creating the terrifying Witchlight Carnival (and bringin...
Mastering Dungeons – Starting Strong Part 4
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Having broken down the opening tales of various world-saving, monster-stopping, nearby-community-pro...
Mastering Dungeons – Starting Strong Part 3
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn is back and he and Teos continue to break down the opening sequences of the hard cover D&D Fif...
Mastering Dungeons – Scott Fitzgerald Gray
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With Shawn off wrestling another monster project, the amazing Scott Fitzgerald Gray steps in to join...
Mastering Dungeons – Starting Strong Part 2
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos continue their deep dive into what’s good—and what could maybe use some other fix...
Mastering Dungeons – Starting Strong Part 1
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How does a new Dungeon Master make sure they’re coming out of the gate running? The Masters of Dun...
Mastering Dungeons – Running Intro Adventures Part 3
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Now that they’ve talked about what you need to do before you even consider running a game, Shawn a...
Mastering Dungeons – Running Intro Adventures Part 2
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So after listening to the first part, you’ve studiously taken everything into account and prepared...
Mastering Dungeons – Running Intro Adventures
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos go back basics as they tackle the topic of getting started and where to do it: the be...
Mastering Dungeons – James Haeck on Updating Critical Role’s Tal’Dorei Setting
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos welcome James Haeck to discuss Critical Role’s Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting (link) ...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 7
29 Jul 2021
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Who knows what evils lurk in the mists, shadows, and echoing halls of Ravenloft? Shawn and Teos know...
Mastering Dungeons – Adventurers League and Dune with Bee Zelda!
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With the Mad Wizard once more on a quest, Teos summons the new AL Community Director and his fellow ...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 6
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What is the nature of the Mists of Ravenloft? Where do the Domains come from? Why is magic different...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 5
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
There are more to the Domains of Dread than can be held in a singular tome. So what does it take to ...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 4
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What sort of hero would dare brave the mists of Ravenloft? What kind of adventurer would be willing ...
Mastering Dungeons – Apocalypse Forever with Special Guest – Jim Davis!
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
WebDM co-host Jim Davis stops by as Shawn gets some much needed rest… or he’s battling his way o...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 3
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We go through the adventure in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, the House of Lament! Spoilers abo...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 2
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Having defined horror in D&D games, we now look at the tools a DM might use to bring those themes to...
Mastering Dungeons – Van Richten’s 1
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What does horror mean in Dungeons and Dragons? The Masters of the Dungeons, Shawn and Teos, discuss ...
Mastering Dungeons – Candlekeep or Bust!
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We take a quick tour of Candlekeep and the selection of anthology adventures written by some of the ...
Mastering Dungeons – Putting Tasha’s to Bed
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With the 10th episode talking Tasha’s, what left for Shawn and Teos to discuss? Feats and Spells a...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 9
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Masters finish up their coverage of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything… or do they! They break d...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 8
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So what does Tasha’s offer for those who are looking for something different with their Wizard? Sp...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 7
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After a massive pile of news, Shawn and Teos dive back into Tasha’s epic tome, sifting through the...
Mastering Dungeons – The Economy of D&D
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos are joined by economist, journalist, and podcaster Tim Harford to talk about the futu...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 6
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Get ready to make a deal as Shawn and Teos walk us through the Warlock options in Tasha’s. Includi...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 5
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos work more of their magic on the player side of Tasha’s with a breakdown of the Sorc...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Bonanza 4
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shhh! The Masters of the Dungeons are breaking down the options for Rogues from Tasha’s including ...
Mastering Dungeons – Celeste Conowitch and Making Rules
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The amazing Celeste Conowitch comes by to chat with Shawn and Teos about making rules as she breaks ...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Player and DM Bonanza 3
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos talk the folk of the Feywild from the latest Unearthed Arcana, discuss the latest fro...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Player and DM Bonanza 2
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos home in on the Ranger options from Tasha’s, breaking down the variety of options fo...
Mastering Dungeons – Tasha’s Player and DM Bonanza!
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What was the purpose of the ghostly visions from last week? Found out here as Shawn and Teos head ba...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale Final Thoughts with GM Tim and Marcello De Velazquez
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos come in from the cold and are joined by another pair of Masters of Dungeons, GM Tim a...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 23
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Coming in a little late and in from the cold, we wrap up the last few chapters of the Icewind Dale. ...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 22
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
After the news, the Men of Mastery KICK this one off by GRAPPLING with the options for the Monk, fro...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 21
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
I’m writing this before I even look at the notes in an attempt to predict what will be in this epi...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 20
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The news in the D&D world continue to come fast and furious and the Dungeoneers sort it out before t...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 19
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With a pile of news heading up this episode, Shawn and Teos break down the many events of the week b...
Mastering Dungeons – Icewind Dale, Pt. 18
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Masters of Dungeons continue to crash their way through the Dale; pushing through Chapter 5, whe...
DwDD (Mastering Dungeons) – Icewind Dale, Pt. 17
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome to the second episode of our rebranded show! Teos and Shawn boldly bear on through Cleric Do...
DwDD (Mastering Dungeons) – Icewind Dale, Pt. 16
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos continue their path through… wait a minute! This is a different podcast! *Ahem* WEL...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 15
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, Shawn and Teos continue reviewing bard options from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and ...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 14
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week, the Dungeon Master Duo keeps Tasha’s discussion to a minimum, breaking down the options...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 13(?)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos brace for the glacial chill of the rime-covered skies of the… wait, no… they kind...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 12
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With their snowshoes tied on tight and cold steel in their hands, Shawn and Teos continue to trudge ...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt. 11
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Dungeoneering Duo continues their trek into the inhospitable frigidity of the Dale. This time ar...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 10: Chapter Two
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The adventures begin… somewhat! Shawn and Teos discuss the finer points of the sandbox that is pre...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 9: The Wrap of Chapter One!
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos close the book on Chapter 1 of Icewind Dale, addressing how to run your players throu...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 8
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos continue their long trek into the cold wilderness of the Icewind Dale, scraping the s...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 7
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos continue their look at the Ten Towns and the quests they have to offer. This Episode’...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 6
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos start taking a look at the Ten Towns and the quests they have to offer. The Three Mus...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 5
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We’ve learned what we can of the harsh environment and been introduced to the basics of the Ten To...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 4
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What are the Ten Towns and how do characters in the Icewind Dale interact with them? Shawn and Teos ...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 3
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The exploration of the frozen lands continues with a discussion on the many ways the environment can...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 2
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Gents continue their long trek across the frozen wastes of the Icewind Dale, this time, addressi...
DwDD – Icewind Dale, Pt 1
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and a safe-and-sound Teos kick off a series on the cold, unforgiving landscape of Icewind Dale...
DwDD – Using the Mythic Odysseys of Theros in Your Campaign, Part 3
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The final journey into the mythical realms of Theros as Shawn and Teos talk about how your players c...
DwDD – Using the Mythic Odysseys of Theros in Your Campaign, Part 2
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The breakdown of the Theros content continues as Shawn and Teos talk about the kinds of stories that...
DwDD – Using the Mythic Odysseys of Theros in Your Campaign
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Teos break down using the Magic: The Gathering world of Theros in everyone’s campaigns! ...
DwDD – Exploring Exploration, Pt. 3
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Successfully navigating their way to the last of the series focusing on exploration in Dungeons & Dr...
DwDD – Exploring Exploration, Pt. 2
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Walking the twisting, winding path of all the facets of exploration, once more, Shawn and Teos pull ...
DwDD – Exploring Exploration, Pt. 1
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
One of the pillars of Dungeons & Dragons that doesn’t always get the spotlight, what does explorat...
DwDD – New Players
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
So how do you teach Dungeons & Dragons to a new player? Well, Teos and Shawn break down the challeng...
DwDD – Traps with NEW Co-Host… TEOS ABADIA!!!
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Welcome to Teos, the new on-going co-host to Down with D&D! Shawn and Teos break down traps! What ar...
DwDD – Looking at Feats with Greg Marks
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Feats, don’t fail them now! Shawn brings in Adventurers League Content Manager, Game Designer, and...
DwDD – D&D Live with Teos Abadia
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn is joined, once again, by Teos Abadia to discuss the recent D&D Live event and the future of l...
DwDD – World and Character Building with Lysa Penrose
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Lysa joins Shawn, once more, to discuss the process of building a world to run games in and how to m...
DwD&D – Fantastic Lairs with James Introcaso, Mike “Sly Flourish” Shea, and Scott Fitzgerald Gray
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn is joined by James Introcaso, Mike “Sly Flourish” Shea, and Scott Fitzgerald Gray to talk ...
DwDD – The Underdark, but with Ghouls, with Meagan and Wolfgang
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
[Editor’s Note: Thanks for being patient with this episode. There will be two eps of Down with D&D...
DwDD – Dungeon Mastery for 5e with Greg Marks
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Content manager for the Adventurer’s League and super-DM, Greg Marks joins Shawn to dig into what ...
DwDD – Rich Lescouflair on 5e for Other Games
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn is joined by the creator of Esper Genesis, Rich Lescouflair, and they have a chat about using ...
DwDD – LaTia Bryant on D&D Community
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
LaTia Bryant joins Shawn to talk about the amazing D&D Community and how it’s expanding and evolvi...
DwDD – Writing Adventures with Ashley Warren
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Joining the Mad Wizard is the ENie-Award Winning Ashley Warren to talk about what it takes to really...
DwDD – Chris Lindsey of Wizards of the Coast on Community During the Pandemic
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Chris joins Shawn to talk about the effects of the Pandemic on gaming currently, and how it may affe...
DwDD – Jesse “Doc Palindrome” Edmond on Comedy
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It’s finally happened! Doc Palindrome, himself, joins Shawn in chatting about comedy in gaming! Do...
DwDD – James Haeck on New Players
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
D&D Beyond head writer James Haeck joins the Mad Wizard chatting about the experience of adding new ...
DwDD – Jeff C. Stevens on Growing the Audience
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The prolific Jeff Stevens joins Shawn to talk about possibly the most important topic in the gaming ...
DwDD – Gaming Online with Celeste Conowitch
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Podcaster, game designer, and Venture Maiden, Celeste Conowitch, chats with Shawn about something we...
DwDD – Storytelling with Will Doyle
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Note from Doc – Hi folks! I had a little issue with the audio with this one and, thus, Shawn sound...
DwDD – Editing Adventures with Scott Fitzgerald Gray
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn sits down with the highly-prolific Scott Fitzgerald Gray to talk about the experience of editi...
DwDD – Sly Flourish a.k.a. Mike Shea!
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Sly Flourish, himself, chats with the Mad Wizard about all things Dungeons & Dragons! Plus: Great de...
DwDD – James Introcaso on the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
James Introcaso stops by to talk about working with Matt Mercer on the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemo...
DwDD – Interview Special with Alan Patrick, Dave Christ, and Bill Benham
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Mad Wizard hit Winter Fantasy and came back with some great interviews from some top names in Du...
DwDD – Organized Play with Teos “Alphastream” Abadia
04 Feb 2020
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Shawn and Teos talk about the history and current state of D&D Organized Play. Links Teos Abadia on ...
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 12
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they travel to the W...
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 11
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they finish the Path...
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 10
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about the ...
Christmas and New Years DwDnD
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris talk about gaming resolutions and low level D&D. Check out the Sneak Attack patreon ...
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 9
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about the ...
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 8
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about Fort...
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 7
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they start trekking across A...