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!
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
In today's episode, I had the honor of sitting with Matt from The Pickled Dragon. We had an amazing time talking about Dungeons & Dragons, Tabletop Gaming, and his latest adventure: The Prisoner of K' (which is available now). If you're interested in supporting The Pickled Dragon, be sure to click the link below and follow him on Instagram @ThePickledDragon. Keep Gaming!Support The Pickled Dragon here:https://www.instagram.com/the_pickled_dragon/https://www.amazon.com/Prison-Kaas-Matt-Rauscher/dp/0960033130--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
On this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with James aka "Jim" from Tabletop News. We had a lovely conversation about the intricacy of being a Gamemaster and some of the ways we run games. We discussed at-length on the TTRPG industry as it currently stands and about how Tabletop News plays a vital role within both the TTRPG and nerd community. Check out their Kickstarter here to support their efforts. And if you enjoyed this podcast, please support our show by purchasing one of our TTRPG Character Prompts here. Keep Gaming!
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
In this episode, I sat down with Chris who runs a Dungeons & Dragons meme page: DND Dads. We talk about bringing humor into the gaming community and talk about a host of other great topics including charity streams and more. Be sure to follow Chris on Instagram and to check out the link below. Keep Gaming!Check out Chris here: https://linktr.ee/DnDDadsSupport The Bearded Nerd:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
In this episode, we sit down with Ray of GOT_DM and talk about our mutual love of gaming and what it means to be a "world-builder" . We go into detail on how he began building his home-brew world of "Evermore" and how he and his players continue their adventures that have spanned the last 20 years. He shares with us some of his tips and tools that makes his game unlike any other game that is currently played. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow him on Instagram and support the podcast by picking up one of his awesome gaming accessories at "Roaming Player Gear". Use "ROAMING20" for 20% off; Keep Gaming!GOT_DM: https://www.instagram.com/got_dm/Roaming Player Gear: https://www.roamingplayergear.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
In this episode, we sat down with the founder of Dungeon Tape. We spoke about the table-top gaming industry, his start in the hobby, and how he came up with the idea of "Dungeon Tape": a quick an affordable resource to create terrain. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and to check out his website; links below. Keep Gaming!Dungeon Tape Here: https://www.dungeontape.com/Dungeon Tape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dungeontape/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
In today's episode, we sat down with Charles of Aloha Dungeon Crawl and talked loosely about Consequences in D&D. Charles is a professional Dungeon Master/Game Master and terrain builder living in the Great State of Texas. He has over 20 years of gaming experience and has a unique set of skills at the gaming table. Be sure to follow him on Instagram (link below) and check out our sponsor, Roaming Player Gear down below. Keep Gaming!Use Code "ROAMING20" for 20% off: https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerdFollow Charles at: https://www.instagram.com/aloha_dungeon_crawl/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
In this episode, Jo and I sat down and spoke about how he began crafting for table-top games such as D&D. We spoke about his particular "10x10" challenges and what made him start these challenges in the first place. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support him, be sure to check out the link below:https://www.encounterterrain.com/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to support the podcast by exploring the link below. Remember to use "ROAMING20" for 20% off your entire order at Roaming Player Gear (details below). Keep Gaming!https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
In this episode, we talk about Spelljammer and Planescape with Joshua of Dungeon Tape. We also pontificate on how we would incorporate Spelljammer and Planescape in our own games; we may have added how we would do this with our favorite Dungeon Tape. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Joshua below:Dungeon Tape:https://www.dungeontape.com/https://www.instagram.com/dungeontape/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to support the podcast by clicking the links below and checking out the merch. Remember to use "ROAMING20" to receive 20% off your final purchase at Roaming Player Gear. Keep Gaming!https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of talking with Weston of Arcane Anthems. We had an amazing time talking about many of our shared hobbies and passions including music, TTRPG's, and making people happy. Additionally, Weston and I spoke about how to utilize social media to build your brand and do what you love so that you can pursue a career in your passion. Thank you so much, Weston, for being a guest on the podcast. Be sure to follow Arcane Anthems on both Instagram and TikTok; he creates amazing content! If you want to support him, I highly recommend checking out his website here. There is a lot of value that I can see DM's and other hobbyists using for their game or just for fun. If you enjoyed this podcast, I want to thank you for your support. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, give us a "like" if you're able to, and leave a 5-star review. To financially support the podcast, check out the multiple ways you can support here. Be sure to follow The Bearded Nerd on social media to be up-to-date with the latest D&D Content. Keep Gaming!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
What an amazing time I had with Bryan of RPG & Co.! We spoke about almost everything under the nerd-son including our favorites miniatures we use for Dungeons & Dragons (Reaper being a top contender). We hit on the Satanic Panic's influence on both our lives as nerds and as children of our time. Lastly, we had a conversation regarding Tolkien's influence on the fantasy genre and discussed the various rumors that have circulating around Tolkien's inspiration for his world. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out Bryan's website here. It has everything from apparel, mini painting, digital magic items that you can use in your game. It also has links to Bryan's socials so if you can give him a follow there, that would be much appreciated!If you're enjoying this show and want more episodes, be sure to contact us via email and click this link to be updated with the latest from us here at The Bearded Nerd. As always, I appreciate your listenership and support and would greatly appreciate it if you shared this podcast with your friends, subscribed to it, and gave us a 5-star review. Thank you and as always...Keep Gaming! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support