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 May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
In this episode, we're talking about Character Backstories in Table-Top Gaming; especially in D&D. It's always a great to have a an in-depth backstory and in this episode, I give some pointers on how to write a great backstory without "bogging" down the character's future development. Keep Gaming!Support The Bearded Nerd:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
In this episode, we talk about the Druid class in Dungeons & Dragons. We go deep into how you can view the druid, what I would focus on when creating a druid, and some of the mechanics of the druid. Keep Gaming!Support The Bearded Nerd here:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
In this episode, I talk about the concept of Winning in Dungeons & Dragons and provide some ways in which you can actually win in D&D. Support The Bearded Nerd here:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerdEnd Music Credit: Bensound, "All That"--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Joana and Rivelle are conducting research on the Dungeons & Dragons and overall Table-Top Gaming Community during their time at NYU. They've compiled a vast amount of data and we sit down and talk about their findings. If you're interested in their research, be sure follow them here:Check out Joana and Rivelle here:https://www.instagram.com/ribbonandknot/https://www.patreon.com/dndresearchhttps://www.instagram.com/dnd.research/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support
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