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Four guys who have run too many games of Dungeons and Dragons. Here we gripe about foolish players, horrible mechanics, and bad dice rolls. As well as, worldbuilding, rules, and how to deal with the party splitting up for the third time this session.

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The Grumpy Dungeon Masters have been taking looks at the original Dragon magazines lately. This week is issue #2 and all of the goodies contained within. This includes bits on monks, traps, the Remorhaz, the alchemist class, and making magic items. A... more

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The Grumpy Dungeon Masters finally did it. They finally got around to reviewing the Tomb of Gyzaengaxx. A module created by Gooeycube and Luke Gygax. They have been talking about it for months and finally found the opportunity to take a look at it. D... more

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This time the Grumpy Dungeon Masters get a chance to sit down and talk with Eric Menge. He helped produce a lot of the Adventurers League product over the years, runs Mythmakers, and is currently working on Realmsbound with Ed Greenwood. Realmsbound ... more

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It’s Labor Day Weekend and Dan and Kristian made their usual trek to DragonCon for a bit of gaming. For those not familiar DragonCon is a cosplay convention in Atlanta every year that also has a gaming section. The guys went to play a game of Pirate ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Menge
Writer and contributor connected to Mythmaker and Realms Bound
Mythmaker / Realms Bound
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Eric Menge
Tony DiTrilezzi
Artist, guest at Dragon Con; cover of Dragon Take Home Commemorative 40th Anniversary book
Tony DiTrilezzi
Episode: Episode 291 – DragonCon Isn’t For Dungeons & Dragons
Professor Dungeon Master
YouTuber and game designer known for Dungeon Craft and Deathbringer
Packer Kit / Deathbringer team
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
Ed Greenwood
Author, Forgotten Realms creator
Forgotten Realms / Wizards of the Coast
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Ed Greenwood
Bruce Summers
Author, Legends of Greyhawk contributor
Legends of Greyhawk (writer/author)
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Bruce & Carson Summers: Legends Of Greyhawk
Carson Summers
Author, Legends of Greyhawk contributor
Legends of Greyhawk (writer/author)
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Bruce & Carson Summers: Legends Of Greyhawk
Erica Lowe
Owner of Broken Brain Games, creator of Ragnaborg
Broken Brain Games
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Erica Lowe: Ragnaborg
Sonja Akright
Director of the Lake Geneva Museum; curator of the Wizard of Lake Geneva exhibit; author
Lake Geneva Museum
Episode: Grumpy Guests – Sonja Akright Of The Geneva Lake Museum
Ahmed Suffety
Founder/Publisher, Suffety Games (publisher of RPGs and accessories)
Suffety Games
Episode: Grumpy Guest – Ahmed Suffety

Hosts

Jason (Jay)
Primary host known for steering discussions, introducing guests, and driving conversation with a grumpy-but-friendly vibe.
Christopher Greenwood
Co-host contributing structure to topics, with emphasis on questions and guiding topics.
Christian
Co-host with a questioning stance, guiding topics and facilitating discussion.
Dan
Co-host who contributes anecdotes and questions, balancing the group's banter.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • These two world weary Dungeon Masters are indeed the grumpiest of grumps that ever did grump...and they’re also a treasure trove of knowledge! They have a plethora of loyal players that make it their mission to cause mass shenanigans which is probably why they’re so darn grumpy.

    Give them a listen! You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll probably learn a thing or two. Well worth your time!

    Podchaser
    5
    Mike
    5 years ago
  • Best Dungeons and Dragons podcast on the internet

    Podchaser
    5
    Jay Johnson
    5 years ago
  • Great stories, good advice, and some great insight on the life of being a DM. A must listen for table top RPG players and DM alike. Not to mention the amazing guests they interview!

    Podchaser
    5
    CHRISTOPHER WAPLES
    5 years ago

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Grumpy Guest – Eric Menge
Q: How does writing for organized play differ from writing for a home campaign?
The biggest limiter in organized play is time; you need a complete four-hour experience with a clear call to action in the first minutes, whereas home campaigns can be more gradual and nuanced with hooks.
Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
Q: How does Deathbringer handle character death and continuing story?
When a character drops to zero HP, they gain access to premium talents instead of dying outright, and in some cases can come back with a single HP, keeping the action going.
Grumpy Guest – Professor Dungeon Master
Q: What inspired Deathbringer's core mechanic with Death Dice?
It was designed to keep the narrative flowing without constant rule-checks, letting players influence outcomes through a tangible resource.
Grumpy Guests – Erica Lowe: Ragnaborg
Q: What advice do you have for DMs who want to run Borg games?
Focus on fun and epic moments, be willing to forego a rule if it leads to joy, and leverage Borg's streamlined mechanics to keep play moving quickly while encouraging players to contribute creatively to the story.
Grumpy Guests – Hunter & Heavy: The Secret Of Weepstone
Q: When can players expect a release date or timeline for the final game?
The team indicates the demo is early and the full release will depend on continued engine work and content development, with a hopeful but non-committal nod to 2027 and ongoing work on systems, content, and town interactions.

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This show centers on tabletop role-playing games, with a strong emphasis on Dungeons & Dragons, OSR design, and the culture around live plays, conventions, and publishing. Episodes mix nostalgia, hot takes, and practical DMing advice, often anchored by banter among a core ensemble that riffs on game mechanics, homebrew rules, and the realities of running campaigns at scale—whether at events, table-top groups, or in publishing ventures. Guests are typically authors, designers, or notable contributors from the broader RPG ecosystem, brought on to share deep lore, design philosophy, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on worldbuilding, publishing, and organized play. Noteworthy around-the-mulligan humor and a penchant for grumpy-but-good-nature... more

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