Podcast
Fireball the Gazebo
Join the 8 Int Wizards as they discuss all things tabletop Role Playing Games, from funny stories to ways to improve and have more fun at the gaming table!
- Episodes
- 74
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 25 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 20 hours ago
Episodes
74 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 22 min
D&D Homework That Makes You a BETTER PLAYER
Season 2, Episode 44
Show notes
There are things we can do as players between sessions that make ALL the difference AND actually get us more engaged in our time at the table. Lets break down what you should be doing between sessions!
We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 28 min
The Scariest TTRPG Episode Imaginable
Season 2, Episode 43
Show notes
How do we make actually scary TTRPG sessions? Lets dig into what really matters and how to pull it off!
We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 25 min
Introducing Your Group to New TTRPG Systems
Season 2, Episode 42
Show notes
Learning and Introducing your group to a new TTRPG System can be tricky, so how do you get them on board, and how do you make that first experience a great one? Let's talk through it!
L.O.R.E. RPG Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antqgames/lore-tabletop-rpg?ref=discover_saved_projects&category_id=399
We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 38 min
The Largest D&D Survey Ever Had Shocking Results
Season 2, Episode 41
Show notes
Questing Beast video: https://youtu.be/MOBulasoqdQ?is=HhopepRp2r3GotDr
Our Simple Survey to Run for Your Group - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fwtbmibxmlek7jjfjhalk/Player_Persona_Finder_Paper_Survey.docx?rlkey=r2uw5o9e0osbr4ly52pfmy0fr&st=x0tbdp3t&dl=0
We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 24 min
Low vs High Magic - Which is Better in D&D?
Season 2, Episode 40
Show notes
Its the most important part of your fantasy world - so why don't we spend enough time focused on it? And how can this make or break your fun as a player? Let's discuss the magic in your TTRPG world, and how to make it as epic as possible!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 19 min
Bards: How to Fix D&D's Biggest Weirdos
Season 2, Episode 39
Show notes
Bards have the potential to be the most amazing characters you'll ever play - so why have they been so grossly mishandled in recent games? And how do we fix them? Let's do it!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 24 min
How to Fix Multiclassing in D&D (and other RPGs)
Season 2, Episode 38
Show notes
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball
Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!Why does no one get multiclassing correct? What systems have gotten it closest in the history of RPGs? How do we learn from those and get it right for future games? PLEASE LISTEN TO US FOR 6E, WoTC!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 36 min
Why We Quit D&D for Dragonbane
Season 2, Episode 37
Show notes
We've been enamored with this game for awhile, and want to break down what excites us so much about it and why you should give Dragonbane a shot!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane
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1 hr 26 min
The D&D Magic No One Does Right
Season 2, Episode 36
Show notes
Its the most iconic and indispensable type of magic in all of fantasy, so how do we all have such a problem with Illusion magic? Let's dig into what makes it so difficult, and how to make it really sing at the table!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026
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1 hr 36 min
How to Get into D&D's BEST Edition - 2E
Season 2, Episode 35
Show notes
Wanna hear why 2nd Edition is so wonderful, and the tips you need to know to try it out for yourself? Well, you've come to the right place!
2nd Edition Primer - https://nonweaponproficiency.blogspot.com/2025/08/2ePrimer.html
2nd Edition Character Sheet - https://formspal.com/pdf-forms/other/add-character-sheet/
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026
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1 hr 21 min
You Need to Improve at D&D... Let Us Help
Season 2, Episode 34
Show notes
Knowing HOW to play the game and IMPROVING your play at the table are two entirely different things. Each of us has a lifetime to grow, so don't waste that time! Let's discuss how you can grow as a D&D player - and how you can teach others at the table to do the same.
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026
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1 hr 48 min
The Weirdest Monsters in all of D&D...
Season 2, Episode 33
Show notes
Weird monsters are a key to the longevity of D&D, but what are the weirdest of the weird? Let's discuss the list of the tops!
We are also available on all Podcast locales, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026
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1 hr 43 min
Hot Takes for Best Monsters in all of D&D
Season 2, Episode 32
Show notes
What makes the best of the best monsters in TTRPGs? We break down what really matters, and what monsters top the list?
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026
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1 hr 30 min
Our GenCon RPG Experience Was WILD
Season 2, Episode 31
Show notes
We just got home from GenCon, and wow do we have a lot to discuss in the world of RPGs! From new games, awesome purchases, and big news, lets discuss our firsthand experience!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026
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1 hr 24 min
Make the Rogue Class Great Again
Season 2, Episode 30
Show notes
Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball
Use Code: FIREBALL for 51% OFF your Annual Subscription!Rogues... Thieves... Scoundrels... They have lost their way over the years, how can we bring them back? Let's define the essence of what makes a rogue, and talk through how to bring them back to their former glory!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc
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1 hr 26 min
Play D&D in your Favorite Movie or Show?!
Season 2, Episode 29
Show notes
We love the worlds and stories of our favorite movies, TV shows, and books. But what would it be like to play an RPG in any of these amazing settings? Lets talk about how you CAN!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc
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1 hr 47 min
The Best Campaign Setting No One Talks About
Season 2, Episode 28
Show notes
Planescape is one of the most fantastical, robust, and down right amazing campaign settings in the history of D&D. Let's walk through what makes it so unique and how you can jump right into playing in this amazing universe!
We are also available on YouTUbe, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #planescape
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1 hr 25 min
The Art of Being A Better D&D Player
Season 2, Episode 27
Show notes
What makes a good TTRPG player is straight forward and achievable by all players. So why do so many of us fall short? Let's break down what it really means to be a GOOD player, and how we can all work towards improving so we all have more fun at the table!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc
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1 hr 25 min
How Hand Holding Combat Ruined D&D
Season 2, Episode 26
Show notes
Combat has changed a LOT over the history of D&D, but have we buried the lead on what makes it fun and engaging? What is the true key to heroic moments, and have we what have we sacrificed at the alter of 'balance'?
We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc
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1 hr 10 min
The Trickiest, yet BEST D&D Campaigns: Mysteries
Season 2, Episode 25
Show notes
Nothing gets a group of PCs more engaged than a riveting mystery. Can they get to the bottom of the nail biting story? And how do we get the most out of these experiences as players? Let's dive into how to run these kinds of games and make them the most memorable D&D experience you've every played!
We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too!
Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg#d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc
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