Episodes

Do you ever feel the urge to use your player knowledge to give your character an unfair advantage? Is meta-gaming the arch-nemesis of immersive storytelling, or can it be wielded for good? This episode dives deep into the psy...

Ever feel like you have an untapped well of power just waiting to be unleashed? Then you might be a Sorcerer in the making! This episode cracks open the magical world of Sorcerers, those who wield innate power, and discusses …

Calling all aspiring Bards! This episode equips you with the tools to level up your real-life Bardic skills. We explore the "3 Book Rule," focusing on three key areas to unleash your inner creative force. Master the Art of ...

Unsheathe your metaphorical sword and unleash your inner strength! This episode is all about leveling up as a Fighter in the real world. We'll guide you through building raw power, incredible stamina, and the unwavering spiri...

Episode Details & Links Today is all about creating YOUR character sheet for the process of leveling up IRL. Here you will start the adventure by giving your heroic self a character name, choosing a class, picking skills, set...

This episode of The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast explores the concept of "leveling up" in real life and how it can benefit you. Host Robert Walker dives into the psychology behind leveling up in games like D&D, exp...

Episode Details & Links Today we will be discussing a hot topic, generative AI in TTRPGs. I will share my opinions on the topic as well as how I have used it in my own games recently. Tricks of the …

Episode Details & Links Greetings, adventurers! This is a re-recorded version of the Season 2 Finale, which sadly encountered some recording issues with a corrupted file. But I have solved the problem and recorded again with ...

Episode Details & Links Greetings, adventurers! For the grand finale of this season, let's delve deep into the nuances of the human psyche and uncover ten psychological concepts that wield formidable influence within the tape...

Episode Details & Links Today I discuss how players, characters, and dungeon masters can all use manipulation to move a game in a direction that they favor. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For Tricks I share 3 specifi...

Episode Details & Links Today we talk about the psychology of fear. How to utilize fear for immersion, what tools a DM can utilize to evoke fear in their players, and a real play example of fear. Tricks of the …

Episode Details & Links On today's quick episode I address how burnout can get in the way of campaign longevity. I give you tips for avoiding burnout, combatting it as it happens, and rekindling excitement after burnout. Beco...

Episode Details & Links Today we discuss rule disputes and how to manage them when they start to escalate. I give you ideas for how to deal with powerful emotions, and how to learn from working through a rule dispute …

Episode Details & Links On today's episode I talk about a wealth of things to consider when creating your own pantheon to use in your world. It's a big task, but also has big rewards. Become a Patreon Join my …

Episode Details & Links Today we discuss the idea of researching a variety of media to find ideas for your own stories. I give you ideas for where to find inspiration and ideas for how to incorporate and adapt those …

Episode Details & Links Today I discuss the use of music to enhance immersion in your games. I talk about the psychology of music and how that can be used to improve your narrative. Tricks of the Trade Information & …

Join me for an in depth look at the psychology of character death and why you should embrace it for more immersive storytelling. Support the show

Episode Details & Links In this story I discuss how to use the dice as tools of the narrative. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links For tricks I give a couple of ideas for how to use critical successes …

Episode Details & Links On today's quickfire episode I give you my list of ten things that DMs can do to quickly improve their storytelling. Storytelling is the heart of an immersive and memorable campaign and improving our s...

Continuing our looking back to season 1 favorites listen to this great episode with me and my gaming friends about how player stats can help foster cooperation around the table. Support the show

Take a look back at this episode from season 1 that discusses why we can and should play characters who don't represent us in real life. Support the show

Episode Details & Links Today we debate whether core assumptions of the game, such as stat generation methods, character wealth by level, and party size should be embraced or ignored. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links M...

Episode Details & Links Listen again to a great episode from our first season, where I was joined by my friend Kimothy Archer to discuss ways to make the most compelling villains. Tricks of the Trade Information & Links Ideas...

Episode Details & Links Today we look back on an excellent episode from season one. If you've been listening to the show all the way through, you've probably heard this episode already but even so, it is chalked full of …