Being a Dungeon Master is equal parts awesome and challenging.

Youre the storyteller, referee, and occasional chaos manager.

Looking to be the best Dungeon Master for your players in the next adventure?

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Here are some things you should do!

Grab your headphonesits time to get inspired!

Their epic campaigns, Vox Machina and Mighty Nein, are equal parts heartfelt drama and laugh-out-loud comedy.

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Want to know how to turn a throwaway NPC into someone your players will talk about for years?

This is your blueprint.

They cover everything from building believable characters to navigating tricky table dynamics without making it feel like a lecture.

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Dont worryso has every other DM, and How Not to DM is here to prove it.

Derrick brings on game designers, players, andDMs to spill their most hilarious and cringeworthy mistakes.

Its like the blooper reel of Dungeon Mastering, but with genuinely solid advice.

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Whats great is how approachable they make everything.

Even complicated mechanics are explained in a way that feels doable, and their enthusiasm is totally contagious.

then Orc Labs Podcast is for you.

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The hosts are all aboutexperimenting with homebrew contentand mechanics.

Make the player characters the center of their story with these DM tips for Dungeons & Dragons!

Whats especially cool is that they back up their theories with testing, so youre not just winging it.

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Think of it as a world-building snack that leaves your players marveling at your storytelling skills.

What makes this podcast stand out is its honesty.

The hosts arent afraid to share their own blunders, and their advice is practical and grounded.

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Because “make it a fun game” is the only rule you should never break.

Their energies are absolutely contagious.

Host Eryndor dives into topics like building trust, handling session prep, and improvising like a pro.

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Whats great about this podcast is how practical and relatable the advice feels.

If your goal is to make your players feel included and valued, this is the podcast for you.

These are the best D&D podcasts to listen to right now.