2019 is going to be our 7th year bringing the D&D community together to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Greg & Shelly let you know about all the amazing D&D perks that await you for participating in this great cause! Later, Jeremy Crawford stops in for a Sage Advice on initiating combat. Our special guests this week are our own Chris Perkins and Wes Schneider, who are here to talk everything Tyranny of Dragons, coming your way October 22nd! Here's a guide to when each s...
Oct 03, 2019•2 hr
Dungeons & Dragons vs. Rick & Morty is coming out November 19th and Dragon Talk's own Pelham Greene may or may not have been a butt model for art reference. Greg & Shelly get to the bottom of it. In Lore you Should Know, Chris Perkins talks Dragon Prophecy. Our special guest this week is Jody Houser. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 15:36: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 30:25: Interview with Jody Hou...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Baldur's Gate Descent Into Avernus is here! Greg & Shelly talk all about it, along with the other exciting releases heading your way this week! In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins drops by to talk all about the Last War. Our special guest this week is Cicero Holmes. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 07:10: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 47:14: Interview with Cicero Holmes 1:41:16: Outro with Greg Tito and ...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 50 min
September is here and there is a lot coming your way this month! Greg & Shelly break it all down. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins returns to talk about elemental galleons and airships, which will be very helpful for those of you gearing up for the release of Eberron: Rising from the Last War. Our special guest this week is John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats who are currently on tour! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito 08:10: Lore Y...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Gaurav Gulati stops in from PAX West and tackles double duty in both co-hosting and being this week's special guest! In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins gives us the "birds & the bees" talk regarding trolls. Afterwards, Gaurav gives us the details on Broken Pact Season 3, Saving Throw, a special announcement on a brand new show he's DMing, and more! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito 20:05: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 36:29: ...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Shelly returns from vacation just in time to discuss Eberron: Rising From The Last War with Greg Tito! In Lore You Should Know, Adam Lee stops in to talk about creatures, vehicles, and general mayhem you may encounter in Avernus. Our special guest this week is Chef Mike Haracz! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 16:41: Lore You Should Know with Adam Lee 39:33: Interview with Chef Mike Haracz 1:30:27: Outro with Greg Tito a...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Adam Lee taps in for co-hosting duties and tells Greg about how he got his job at Wizards of the Coast as a greeting card writer. In Lore You Should Know, we talk about Candlekeep. Our special guests this week are Chris Perkins along with Adam Lee for a behind the scenes look at the creation of Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito 19:18: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 42:36: Interview with Adam Lee 1:...
Aug 22, 2019•1 hr 49 min
Do you need sunscreen in Avernus? Kate Welch tackles co-hosting duties and finds herself having to answer this question for Greg, along with an impressive display of robust boating nomenclature. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins drops in and takes some rapid fire questions from Twitter. Our special guest is Goldie Chan who is a writer for Forbes, digital marking expert, and keynote speaker. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Kate Welch and Greg Tito...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 42 min
It's a special bonus episode of Dragon Talk! Kate Welch handles co-hosting duties for Greg Tito, along with Bart Carroll. The three discuss "meta-gaming" along with all-time favorite sidekicks and dragon tattoos. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins discusses Thay. Our special guest today is 12-year-old Ethan Holt and his dad, Brett. Ethan gave a presentation on "Why You Should Play D&D" for his 6th grade passion project. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: In...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Do you know about Extra Life? Greg & Shelly let you know how you can get involved and grab some amazing perks and exclusive rewards all while helping kids at the same time! In Random Character Generator, Kate Welch stops by and builds out a new character for your games, Ullan Nimblefingers, a Ghostwise Halfling Barbarian. Our special interview guests are Nina Heath & Selina Heinen from Dwarven Forge! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito a...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 39 min
What exactly is the anatomy of a centaur? This and other important quandaries are explored by Greg & Shelly during the show welcome. Later, Chris Perkins joins Kate Welch for our favorite Random Character Generator episode yet, which will surely "leaf" you "pining" for more. Our special guest is actor and producer Morgan Peter Brown, whom you would recognize from such television shows as Modern Family and Parks and Recreation, as well as films like Ouija and XX. He is currently starring as J...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 30 min
September 17th, 2019 is going to be a big day! Greg & Shelly make sure you're in the loop. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about the Mournland and the Lord of Blades. This week's special guest is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of books for kids and teens, Kody Keplinger! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 05:18: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 28:10: Interview with Kody Keplinger 1...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Greg consoles Shelly for getting absolutely obliterated in the Dungeon Mayhem tournament, as well as losing in the consolation bracket. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about the Knights of the Shield & the Knights of the Unicorn. Our special guest this week is WWE superstar and D&D enthusiast Ember Moon! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 12:58: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 34:19: Interview ...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Greg and Shelly start the show getting you all the info you need regarding the new D&D Essentials Kit! And by the way, just how long has Shelly Mazzanoble been working at WoTC? Greg gets to the bottom of it. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins goes into great detail on the upper planes. Our guests this week are two big time leaders in business, marketing, and public speaking. They also happen to be huge D&D fans. Ian Lurie, CEO and Founder of Portent join us in studio along with Rand ...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Greg and Shelly get things started by making sure you have all the information you need on the upcoming new releases headed your way, including Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus, Baldur's Gate 3, the new Acquisitions Incorporated book, and more! In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks Strange Fiends. Our guest this week is streamer, artist, podcast host and pixie enthusiast Amorette Terrell, also known as Torn Pixie. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro ...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Greg and Shelly open the show introducing Gardens Of Fog, a new adventure for sale on the Dungeon Master's Guild, the brand new Acquisitions Incorporated book and more! Later, Chris Perkins stops by for another edition of Lore You Should Know all about Acquisitions Incorporated. Our interview guests are a few of the master minds behind Gardens Of Fog, Dr. B, Hannah Rose, and Bill Benham. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble ...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Greg and Shelly open the show talking E3 2019, Baldur's Gate 3, Beadle & Grimm's Sinister Silver Edition of Ghosts of Saltmarsh, and more! Later, Kate Welch drops by for another Random Character Generator and together with Greg builds out a story for Maewyn Hogcollar, a Stout Halfling Sorcerer. Our special guest this week is Susanah Grace, an illustrator and tabletop streamer featured in multiple TTRPG streams including Encounter Roleplay and Web DM. Here's a guide to when each segment on th...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 40 min
We're talking all about inclusion on today's episode! Senior game designer and lead designer of the Player's Handbook Jeremy Crawford covers co-hosting duties for Shelly, and talks about being recognized for contributing an outstanding voice for bringing in LGBTQ characters to D&D by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Later in Lore You Should Know, Adam Lee returns to talk all about Hell Riders. Finally, Greg interviews Alice Cleaver from Scratticus Academy about their work in providing a saf...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 54 min
Greg and Shelly are back from D&D Live 2019 and recap everything you need to know, including an exploration of "The Devil's Mustard". In Lore You Should Know, D&D Narrative designer, adventure and book writer Adam Lee does a deep dive on Soul Coins. Afterwards, we interview our special guest Ethan "Mr. E" Schoonover, Tech Director and teacher at Lake Washington Girls Middle School who talks about starting a D&D club for students which later expanded into a full blown D&D class! H...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 45 min
We're descending back to Los Angeles for a second special episode of Dragon Talk from D&D Live 2019! After a warm welcome from Greg and Shelly, host Anna Prosser interviews Stacy King, Shelly Mazzanoble, Kate Welch, and Jim Zub on the brand new products coming your way! Later, Greg & Shelly interview more special guests on day two of the event, including Steve Wark, Adam Bradford, Ben Loomes, Lysa Chen, and Matt McElroy. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: I...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 8 min
On this week's special episode of Dragon Talk, we're taking you with us to Los Angeles as we unveil our brand new adventure, Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus from D&D Live 2019! First, Host Anna Prosser interviews Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford, and Kate Welch in the opening ceremonies with the official announcement. Later, Greg & Shelly interview a myriad of special guests on day one of the event, including team members of Wyrmwood, WizKids, Beadle & Grimm's, Penny Arcade, and B....
May 23, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Following another singing intro (don't worry folks, it doesn't last long), Greg and Shelly chat with an actual musician, Chris Funk of the Decemberists! Chris calls in to discuss Portland vs. Saltmarsh, upcoming musical recordings, and of course his appearance at D&D Live: The Descent. But first, Chris Perkins talks through the contentious Blood War in this episode's Lore You Should Know. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzan...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Creator, actor, and storyteller Deborah Ann Woll comes on to discuss putting together Relics & Rarities, what the characters are like and what they'll be playing at D&D Live 2019: The Descent! The full schedule and updates, as well as a video dashboard to watch the entertainment and D&D play can all be found at dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019. Relics & Rarities kicks everything off at 2pm PT on May 17! In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about how the city from the Baldur's ...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Do you like pina coladas? Getting caught in the rain? How about joining Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble for this week's Dragon Talk! Eugenio Vargas (DM Jazzy Hands) joins them as Dungeon Master for the actual play podcast The Last Refuge (as well as a great many other projects). Plus, not six, not seven, but in today's Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins discusses The Dark Eight! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 11:19: L...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Shelly is back in town and we are super psyched to banter the night away on the mic about all of the happening at D&D Live 2019: The Descent (dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019). Also in town are Wolfgang Baur and Steve Winter from Kobold Press in the studio to talk about their work bringing the adventures from Ghosts of Saltmarsh up to fifth edition, and to throw some 40-year-old fantasy shade. In LYSK, Chris Perkins expounds more on the Lady of Pain and her place in the multiverse. Here's a guide...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Reuben Bresler has put together an amazing story set in the world of Ravnica in collaboration with The Tome Show and that story is called The Broken Pact. Reuben and cast-members Ashlen Rose, and Jorden Pridgen join host Greg Tito to talk about what makes the show special, what it's like to play a city-based campaign in Ravnica, and what's exciting about the season two finale. Not to mention how excited they are to be at D&D Live 2019: The Descent on May 17-19 in L.A. Watch their finale and ...
Apr 18, 2019•2 hr 11 min
Greg invited multi-time Dragon Talk guest and social media expert Lysa Chen to take on co-hosting duties for this episode. We talk about what to expect at D&D Live 2019: The Descent (http://dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019). 3-day badges on sale now! Then in the interview, Lysa and Greg chat with TK Johnson, Dungeon Master of Tales from the Mists and moderator on the D&D Twitch channel about their history with the game and how cooperative storytelling can be so fun. In Random Character Genera...
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 40 min
No Shelly makes Greg feel sad, but he is excited to speak with Stephen David Wark from Ludia on the new mobile game Warriors of Waterdeep available everywhere soon. Greg also talks about D&D Live 2019: The Descent coming to L.A. on May 17-19. You'll be able to watch it all livestreamed but fans can also buy 3-day badges to sit in the studio audience for the unveiling of the new storyline, watch live D&D entertainment, and get merch you can't get anywhere else. In Random Character Generat...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Visiting the Wizards office was a dream for Tia Zimmer (@roleplayers_TV), and hosts Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito are known to MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE. Tia joins us for the introductions before we interview her on why Lolth and the Drow mean so much to her, how she got started playing D&D, and what she's streaming now: Hint @PlayNeverwinter! On Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about the Nine Hells and what it feels like on the River Styx. Here's a guide to when each segment on the p...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Dragon Talk hosts Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito talk about meta-gaming anxiety before they speak with Arnie Niekamp, creator and host of Hello from the Magic Tavern. The conversation with Arnie flows from game design, to improv comedy and dungeon mastering before getting into how the podcast Arnie hosts from the magical world of Foon was created. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins goes into more detail on the Dead Three: Bane, Bhaal, Myrkul. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podca...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 46 min
