The Bearded Nerd Podcast
Do you dream of building immersive worlds for tabletop roleplaying games but don’t know where to start? Are you eager to learn the art of world-building and become a Game Master who brings stories to life? Welcome to The Bearded Nerd Podcast, your go-to resource for all things TTRPG and world-building. In this podcast, we explore the craft of creating dynamic and engaging worlds for your tabletop games. Whether you’re looking for tips on geography, lore, or designing cultures, we’ve got you covered. We also dive deep into the role of the Game Master, helping you feel confident behind the screen and fostering a community of like-minded creators. Each episode features guests from across the TTRPG and nerd culture, including authors, world-building experts, and game designers, who share their insights and experiences. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and inspiration you need to create unforgettable worlds and adventures for your players. If you’re ready to level up your storytelling and world-building skills, hit subscribe and join the community. Let’s build incredible worlds together. Much Love & Keep Gaming!
Episodes

Friday May 15, 2020
The Multi-Benefits of Multi-Classing
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
In this episode, we talk about all the benefits that can happen when table encourage multi-classing. Keep Gaming!Support The Bearded Nerd:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support

Thursday May 07, 2020
Magic Items in D&D
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
In today’s episode, we explore the use, significance, and practicality of magic items in Dungeons & Dragons. Keep Gaming!
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Sunday May 03, 2020
Worldbuilding in Today’s Landscape
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
In this episode, I sit down (virtually) with Logan of DM Screening to talk about being a dungeon master and worldbuilder in our current gaming landscape. Keep Gaming!
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
The (Potential) Future of Tabletop Gaming
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
In this episode, we talk about the impact that the pandemic has had with the future of gaming and the nerd genre. Keep Gaming!
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Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Building A Game for Long-term Play
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
In this episode, we get to talk with Alan from the RollNat20 Twitch stream. We talk about how we prep for long-term campaigns and what it looks like to build worlds with the players.
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Thursday Apr 23, 2020
The Problem with Metagaming
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
In this episode, we focus on what Metagaming is and how it can be a problem. However, we also talk about two simple solutions that you can implement to stop metagaming in your Dungeons & Dragons game. Keep Gaming!
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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Improving your Table-Top Game with Comic Books
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
In today's episode, we dive into how reading manga, comic books, and graphic novels can improve your table-top role playing experience. Keep Gaming!
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Saturday Apr 18, 2020
A Sit-Down with Riverbreak’s Dungeon Master, Arthur
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
In this episode, I get to hang out with fellow Game Master and old-school gaming aficionado Arthur from the Riverbreak Twitch stream. He is a wealth of knowledge and we're lucky to spend some time getting to know him a bit more during this interview. Make sure to follow Arthur to see him DM for the Riverbreak Twitch stream. Keep Gaming!
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Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Monetizing from D&D
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
In this episode, we talk about what monetization is and glimpse into what that really means for the world of table-top gaming and Dungeons & Dragons. Keep Gaming!
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Cosplay and D&D
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
In this episode, I talk about the world of Cosplay and how it’s making an impact in D&D. Keep Gaming!
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