Episodes 190
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
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Apple Rating 4.9 (47)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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3 Wise DMs is a podcast for dungeon masters (for Dungeons & Dragons) and game masters (any other RPG) with problems. And when we say problems, we don’t mean the kind of things you find answers for in the gamebooks. Think of it as a gaming philosophy show with a strong emphasis on applied knowledge. We all want to be great DMs, so what do we do to try to get there?

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Turn Slogs into Showdowns: Making Memorable and Epic Finales for Your D&D Campaign

Jun 07, 2026 51m

Some listener questions come in and just HAVE to be answered. This was the case with a question that came in from longtime friend of the show, Dr. DM himself, Jason. His son’s school D&D club was…

Two DMs Share Best Tips To Combine Call of Cthulhu and D&D into One Adventure!

May 24, 2026 1h 3m

Birthday games are 3WDs specialty… and it has now begun to grow. New DMs are joining in on the fun and running new, unique, and exciting games in all types of systems and taking on the challenge of…

3 Wise DMs Reveal the 7 DM Styles To Make You Run The Best D&D Game Ever

May 03, 2026 48m

Recently, Matt Colville of the Running the Game YouTube series and author of the new Draw Steel TTRPG, discussed the concept of “DM Style.” With someone who has been involved in all things tabletop…

First D&D Campaign Tonight? The 6 Must-Have Tips To Making It Memorable and Stress-Free

Apr 19, 2026 56m

Maybe you’ve run some one-shots or even multi-night campaigns. But now you’ve made the decision to run a long-term campaign for many levels – maybe all the way to 20th. How do you make the jump? What…

Join the Quest: Unearthing the Mysteries of Boomtown’s 5e Western Wonderland!

Apr 05, 2026 52m

Over the course of twelve episodes, we have enlisted the help of all our listeners to create the first-ever crowdsourced and collaborative campaign setting – what we call Boomtown! In this episode,…

Super Heroes: When DMs Go to Marvel’s Secret Wars

Mar 22, 2026 52m

You’ve seen the trailer. You saw the #MinisMonday post… Tony’s birthday game where Chris and Dave teamed up to run our group through a tabletop wargame in our own custom Marvel Universe of 6-1-SHIT,…

Elevate Your TTRPG: Discover New Dimensions of Magic!

Mar 01, 2026 44m

One of the easiest ways to make your campaign and your setting feel real, immersive, and unique is by taking away the certitude that magic is always going to act the same way. This mysterious,…

The Magic Man – Building a D&D 5e Wizard in Boomtown

Feb 15, 2026 59m

We continue to build upon Boomtown - our real-time worldbuilding experiment - armed with the comments of our listeners. Having been playing through the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, we’ve…

Prophets of Doom – Reworking the D&D Cleric for Boomtown

Feb 01, 2026 58m

We continue to build upon Boomtown - our real-time worldbuilding experiment - armed with the comments of our listeners. Having been playing through the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, we’ve…

A Thief in the Night: Building a D&D 5e Rogue in Boomtown

Jan 18, 2026 57m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners. Having been playing through the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, we’ve…

The Gunslinger: Building a D&D Fighter in Boomtown

Dec 21, 2025 1h 1m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners. Having been playing through the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, we’ve…

Crafting Your Unique Realm: Build the Best Factions in D&D

Dec 07, 2025 48m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners. One of the best things you can build for your campaign to feel real and…

Mystery Train – Making Magic Into Technology in D&D 5e

Nov 23, 2025 49m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners. Science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke formulated three adages known as…

This Old Town: Craft A Captivating Starting Town For Your D&D Adventure!

Nov 09, 2025 47m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave return to the conversation started in…

If I Was the Priest: How Do Clerics Work in Your D&D Campaign?

Oct 26, 2025 47m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave finish out the discussion of how magic…

Why D&D Towns Matter: Transform Your Town Design With a Simple Secret

Oct 12, 2025 48m

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave begin to ask the most basic question when…

: Revitalize Your Imagination: 3WD is Back for Real Time D&D World Creation!

Sep 28, 2025 41m

Following on the heels of our last episode, we drive down deeper into our continued exploration of real-time worldbuilding armed with the comments of our listeners.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and…

Join the Ultimate D&D Experience: Real-Time World Building!

Sep 14, 2025 43m

Worldbuilding. It’s one of the most talked about aspects of running TTRPGs, as it is the sandbox into which you will throw your party to adventure in. We’ve talked about tips and tricks in past…

Too Much: Overcome D&D Idea Overload and Unleash Your Creativity

Aug 24, 2025 43m

Movies. TV series. Books. Other DMs running games. There are a multitude of sources that provide fodder for our imagination in developing cool ideas that we want to play with in our own games. But…

Hey There, Cthulhu! Building The Immersion and The Horror in Your TTRPGs

Aug 10, 2025 57m

Our last episode was the preamble. Last week’s article discussed some of what we learned from playing with new people. But, in this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with the newest addition to…

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3 Wise DMs has published 190 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Education, Games.

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3 Wise DMs is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 4m.

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