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Are you new to Table Top Role Playing Games? Or are you looking to hear about the game from the perspective of a few thirty-something dads who play regularly and like to have fun? Look no further than Bards and Barrels! Our podcast is the perfect introduction to the world of DnD and many other TTRPGs, with engaging discussions, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join us as we explore the game and share our experiences as players and Game Masters.
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S4E11 S4 Ep. 11: Let's talk Candela Obscura
Come along for Part 2 of the Candela Obscura deep dive with Phil and Ross!In this episode the guys dive a little deeper into this excellent horror ttrpg from Darrington Press. You can find the first…
S4E10 S4 Ep. 10: The Opening Crack - Bierstadt Lagerhaus Dunkel
The boys crack the top on the Bierstadt Dunkel a delightfully easy drinking beer from Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver, Colorado. And the cult classic TV show Firefly is what get's scrapped up from the…
S4E9 S4 Ep. 9: Gods and Deities
Praise the flying spaghetti monster! The guys chat gods and deities in Faerûn and across Dungeons and Dragons.
S4E8 S4 Ep. 8: The Opening Crack - Don't Hassle the 'Hef'
Time to crack another craft beer! This week it's Don't Hassle the 'Hef' from Westbound & Down Brewing Company and we scrape the bottom of the barrel by discussing Marvel movies. Strap in!
S4E7 S4 Ep. 7 - Mailbag Time!
It's time for the first mail bag of 2026! Listen in as the guys discuss this editions slate of mind crunching questions.
S4E6 S4 Ep. 6: A Very Merry Bards and Barrels Christmas!
We're back! And to day we have our Christmas celebration - beer, Christmas music, D&D chaos and more! What more could you ask for? Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to everyone out…
S4E5 S4 Ep. 5: The Opening Crack - Worker Bee Honey Cream Ale
This Opening Crack gets a little sweet as they guys dive into the Worker Bee Honey Cream Ale from Remedy Brewing Company in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Then stick around to scrape the Bottom of the…
S4E4 S4 Ep. 4: Bastions
Time to go build a castle! Wizards of the Coast finally gave us official structure for bastions with the 2024 Dungeon Master Guid. Let's discuss!
S4E3 S4 Ep. 3: The Opening Crack: Unicorn Fight Club
On this Opening Crack the guys dip back into Millstream Brewing and give a sour a try with Unicorn Fight Club. And stick around because after the crack the guys scrape the bottom of the barrel with a…
S4E2 S4 Ep. 2: Species Review - Gnome
Short episode incoming! (See what we did there?) Get ready to go off the rails with as we discuss the Gnome species.
S4E1 S4 Ep. 1 - Let's Kick Off Season 4!
SEASON 4! Lets goooo. The guys have a discussion about what you can expect through out season 4 and the changes coming this year.
S3 BONUS Episode - TTRPG Shuffle: WotC and Darrington Press
We chat about the teleportation circle that has moved at least two people from Wizards of the Coast to Darrington Press this week.
S3E20 S3 Ep 20: That's a wrap...on Season 3
We look back on the fun that was season three and what is to come in season four of Bards and Barrels!
S3E19 S3 Ep 19: Using the Help Action
This week the guys pay tribute to the Beatles and then dive into using the help action and other ways that you can help out while playing DnD!
BONUS: The Opening Crack - Breckenridge Brewery: IPA Review
On this Opening Crack we review FOUR IPAs from Breckenridge Brewery! We had a blast tasting and discussing these brews. Stand by for the usual shenanigans in long form as well taste, rate and have a…
S3E18 S3 Ep 18: Combat Strategies for the Bad Guys
While it might seem that most monsters, cultist and general enemies just like to line up and get their butt kicked. The reality is they are strategizing too. Plotting an ambush, laying traps and…
S3E17 S3 Ep 17: The Opening Crack - Abbey Ale
This week's beer comes to you from Martin City Brewing in Kansas City, it's the Belgian Style Abbey Ale. Buckle up becasue unsurprisingly the guys go off the rails a bit in this episode.
S3E16 S3 Ep 16: Species Review - Human
Another species review incoming! This time it's all about YOU, the humans.
S3E15 S3 Ep 15: The Opening Crack: Tezcatlipoca
This weeks beer, Tezcatlipoca, comes from Diametric Brewing Company in Lee's Summit, Missouri!
S3E14 S3 Ep 14: Class Review - Artificer
The last and possibly one of the more complex classes coming at you. This is the last in our original series reviewing the classes available in 2014 DnD 5e. Be sure to follow us on Facebook,…
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