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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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
This episode is all about improving the action economy in your game. We talk about what it is and we give 5 easy ways to beef up the action economy so that it create a balanced and fun combat encounter. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a 5-star review, and check out our social media links here. Keep Gaming!
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Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with D&D TikTok, Instagram, and Streamer: Dicecream Sandwich. We spoke at-length about Dungeons & Dragons and how we both started playing. We also learned about his path as a content creator in the TikTok, Instagram, and streaming space. Lastly, we had a great time discussing some of the challenges that we as Dungeon Masters face and how we can mitigate them in the future.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Dicecream Sandwich here for some hilarious D&D content. Keep Gaming!
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
In this episode, I tackle the problem of DM Burnout and share with folks some simple and effective ways on how to avoid, manage, and overcome DM Burnout within the TTRPG hobby. Disclaimer: these are tips that I've learned over the years. If you are feeling any of these symptoms and feel need to seek professional help, I urge you to do so!
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Keep Gaming!
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Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
I had the pleasure of having Aislinn of Dollar Store DM on the show today. We spoke about our approaches to world-building and what inspires us to build our worlds. We also dived into terrain crafting, music producing, and streaming within the TTRPG/D&D space and how to manage multiple hats. I personally learned a lot from Aislinn and can't wait to have her back on the show.
Make sure to follow Dollar Store DM here for more D&D Content (Check out the Stream especially)!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow me for more nerdy content. Keep Gaming!
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Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with 2 of the hosts from It's a Mimic Podcast: the round-table D&D podcast, where you never know what you’re going to get! This being one of our longest episodes, we spoke at-length about various topics including their entrance into TTRPGs, Podcasting, and their challenges as DMs. We also hit on some of the current controversies within the D&D and TTRPG community and how to navigate through it.
If you enjoyed their dialogue, please consider supporting them here. Their schedules for episodes are typically on Tuesdays, but they are known for dropping more content throughout the week. Highly recommend giving them a follow!
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting me by subscribing to the podcast and buying me a cup of coffee here. Your support means the world to me and I appreciate everything you do. Keep Gaming!
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
We had an amazing time with Deep Dungeon Games where we sat down and talked about D&D World-building and how they started, what inspired them, and what brought them into the wonderful hobby of Dungeons & Dragons. Deep Dungeon Games is your one-stop-shop for all things Dungeons & Dragons. I personally love the books that he's written and his approach to world-building; it's unique and methodical to say the least. If you enjoyed the episode, please check out Deep Dungeon Games here.
Feel free to support the podcast by clinking this link here. Your support allows me to create D&D and TTRPG content for the community.
Keep Gaming!
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Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Today I'm joined by the Founders and Operators of Tome of Summoning. We spoke about D&D, their career transitions into D&D, and how they are currently involved in the D&D community. They are also great humans and were great to have on as guests and cannot wait to have them back on. Be sure to check out their Kickstarter as it has been FULLY backed!
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*Apologies if the audio is rough, we had some technical issues.
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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Today I'm joined by the Founders and Leadership Team of The Initiative Order: a community of TTRPG streamers who explore a variety of different gaming systems. We had a lovely conversation about their origins and why they started The Initiative Order. We were also able to dive deep into some of the social issues that T.I.O is wanting to amend.
If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Initiative Order here and be updated with their stream schedule. Be sure to follow Bre and Danny on IG for some awesome content. As always, your support allows us to create D&D and TTRPG-related content so please consider checking out Roaming Player Gear and using "ROAMING20" for 20% off your order.
Keep Gaming!
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Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
Today, I had the honor of sitting down with fellow Evermore Player, Keith. In this episode, we talk about our joint love of films and how we ventured into playing Dungeons & Dragons. We also have a great time discussing Keith's inspiration when creating his Player Character, Toshiro and what his process was to create a home-brew class that represented his character's background.
If you enjoyed this episode, consider following Keith on Twitch.
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
I had the pleasure to sit down with David and James of Tactical Tokens. We talked about everything from how to make a business from what you love all the way to how Tactical Tokens is innovating the world of table-top miniatures. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support both Tactical Tokens and myself, please be sure to check out the following link:
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Keep Gaming!
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