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

Monday May 15, 2023
Necromancy in D&D
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Ever wonder how to utilize Necromancy in your Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder Game? Frustrated with the lack of class representation from a necromancer perspective? Well, in this episode, we tackle at a high level what you can do to incorporate the Necromancer in your world. Be sure to click the link to support the channel!Support The Bearded Nerd:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support

Wednesday May 10, 2023
An Evening with Stefan Pokorny
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
I had the immense honor to sit down and speak with the CEO/Founder of Dwarven Forge: Stefan Pokorny. We spoke about D&D, modular terrain, Frank Frazetta, and more! To support the Wildlands Kickstarter, be sure to click the link below: Dwarven Forge:https://dwarvenforge.com/wildlands/Support The Bearded Nerd:https://linktr.ee/thebeardednerd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebeardednerd/support

Monday May 08, 2023
What You Need to Know About Pathfinder and Dungeons & Dragons
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
In this episode, we talked about the differences and similarities between two of the most popular tabletop roleplaying games in the industry. We compare the two games to go over what they have in common and what areas of style and gameplay are different. Keep Gaming!Support The Bearded Nerd:https://beacons.ai/thebeardednerd

Wednesday May 03, 2023
The Importance of Backstories
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
Writing a Druid in D&D
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
How to Win in D&D
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
Conducting Research on D&D
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
An Evening with Matt from The Pickled Dragon
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
This Just In! An Evening with James of Tabletop News
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
Memes, Dad Jokes, and the Gaming Community
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