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Dungeon Master Diaries

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Dungeon Master Diaries is a podcast about Shadowdark and other role-playing games where two GMs talk about their recent experiences at the table, and hopefully give you something useful that you can take to yours.

Episodes
77
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 2 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
4 weeks ago

Episodes

77 episodes, newest first

  1. Emergent Play

    Episode 77

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss emergent play!

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 7 min
  2. Discord Discourse

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss some recent questions from the DMD Discord thread on the AL Discord Channel!

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 8 min
  3. Random Encounters

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss how they use and adjudicate random encounters!

    NOTE: Jody's character was named Eugene Narin, not Blaine Taft.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 7 min
  4. Of Sorrow & Clay - A Call of Cthulhu One-Shot

    Episode 74

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss Of Sorrow and Clay a Call of Cthulhu one-shot scenario. Buy it HERE.

    NOTE: Jody's character was named Eugene Narin, not Blaine Taft.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    58 min
  5. The Northlands (Cursed Scroll III One-Shot)

    Episode 73

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss a Cursed Scroll III inspired one-shot adventure! Matt also fails miserably at the ad read...

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 4 min
  6. The Dark of Hot Springs Island

    Episode 72

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss the setting book The Dark of Hot Springs Island.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 6 min
  7. Bonus Episode: Our GM Styles

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody have an off the cuff (and unedited) discussion of their GM styles.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    46 min
  8. The Cons of Con Games

    Episode 71

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss Jody's dismall experience in a recent convention game (and review the Lost Citidel of the Scarlet Minotaur).

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 3 min
  9. The Priest Class

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss the priest class.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 2 min
  10. Playing Different Systems

    Episode 69

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss playing systems other than Shadowdark (GASP!).

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 1 min
  11. Long Term Campaigns

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss using Shadowdark to run long-term campaigns.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 12 min
  12. Shadowdark Initiative

    Episode 67

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss Shadowdark's initiative system.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    55 min
  13. Dungeon Analysis: HOTT or Not?

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss how H.O.T.T. Matt's homebrew Dolmenwood dungeon was.

    Stingbaats! Issue Zero: Torchwick is avaialble now at Itch.io! Fill out the community survey HERE.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    59 min
  14. Factions in Shadowdark

    Episode 65

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss Matt's experience running three open table sessions on the Shadowdark Discord.

    Stingbaats! Issue Zero: Torchwick is avaialble now at Itch.io! Fill out the community survey HERE.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    59 min
  15. Notes from an Open Table

    Episode 64

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss Matt's experience running three open table sessions on the Shadowdark Discord.

    Stingbaats! Issue Zero: Torchwick is avaialble now at Itch.io! Fill out the community survey HERE.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 2 min
  16. Sandboxing

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss how to set up a sandbox campaign.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 5 min
  17. Glass Cannon Audit

    Episode 62

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss episodes 12 & 13 of the Glass Cannon Podcast's Shadowdark actual play series.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 8 min
  18. IRL Downtime

    Episode 61

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss their time spent away from the table and the show.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    58 min
  19. Designing Shadowdark Classes

    Episode 60

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody discuss designing Shadowdark classes and the value of leveraging the Core Four classes.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    1 hr 1 min
  20. End of Year Special (2025 Edition)

    Episode 59

    Show notes

    Matt and Jody celebrate the end of 2025 with some listener questions and a look back at their gaming this year.

    For links to all of the content mentioned on this episode, click here. You can email us at dmdiariespod@gmail.com.

    • To submit a question or topic suggestion, use this Google Form.
    • Join us on the DMD forum page on the Arcane Library Discord channel!

    To purchase Shadowdark, head on over to the Arcane Library.

    Credits:

    Dungeon Master Diaries is a production of the Stingbat Radio network. It is produced by Jody Kropholler and edited by Matt Bruner.

    Our intro and outro music is composed by Christian Schuster.

    Dungeon Master Diaries is an independent production and is not affiliated with The Arcane Library, LLC. Shadowdark RPG is a product of The Arcane Library, copyright 2023.

    59 min