
DoubleDM is a show by two passionate game masters, Nils and Emil, where we take you on a fun, insightful, and inspiring journey into the world of Tabletop Roleplaying every single week!
We dive deep into key aspects of running TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons, Masks: A New Generation, or Cyberpunk Red, from crafting great and compelling stories and plots to developing new and exciting homebrew con... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 278 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesGames | |||

There is no singular right way to Game Master, we said that for over 200 episodes already and this episode is no different. This episode is however about a Game Mastering Style we call "The Right Way" GMing.
"The Right Way" is often defined by one s... more
D&D is the golden standard of TTRPGs, but why is that? And is that even true? There are many other games, with very different mechanics and playstyles out there, so why do so many people play just D&D or mostly D&D? Well, that's what today's episode ... more
Sandbox is a term often used to describe games and campaigns that are less narrated along a plot and story and much more focused on exploring a world with hidden treasrues, different people and interesting locations. But does that really work? And ho... more
Backstories dictate how your character acts, feels, and works. Of course, they're just stories that we tell in our little heads, but they're important. So let's talk about them, especially the tropes most backstories rely on.
What tropes do you hate... more
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As a dungeon master and general ttrpg enthusiast, this podcast gives me my fix of losing myself in the ttrpg world and thinking about ttrpgs when I’m busy and can’t actually play one. Fantastically knowledgeable and experienced guys, very cool and listenable. I like the chatty delivery as it makes it easy to listen to while I’m shopping or doing chores, but the episodes are actually packed with information and ideas that deepen my knowledge of ttprgs. If you like System Mastery, or the Matthew C... more
This show feeds my soul. Listening to two guys who have such a deep love for the game always puts me in a great mood and their deep dives and interviews never fail to educate and entertain!
Emil and Nils have a fantastic chemistry and cover a wide range of uselfull and practical topics. A great show for those of you looking to improve as a GM and player!
I love listening to Emil and Nils as they chat about ttrpgs. They are a duo with much passion for roleplaying games. Highly recommend. -Mat
I must say I don’t DM very often but the tips they give really help give me the knowledge that gives me more confidence to give it a go
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Two veteran tabletop RPG enthusiasts share practical, story-driven GMing tips and in-depth discussions on running and playing TTRPG campaigns. Episodes cover making games accessible to newcomers, crafting narrative-driven combat, worldbuilding, collaboration at the table, handling burnout, and evaluating rule systems. The show blends personal anecdotes with actionable guidance, highlighting a warm, conversational approach and a willingness to rethink traditional mechanics to keep play engaging. A standout trait is the emphasis on community, safety tools, homebrew ideas, and guest perspectives, making it valuable for both new and experienced DMs and players who want concrete takeaways they can apply immediately.
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DoubleDM launched 5 years ago and published 278 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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