Dungeon Master's Apprentice

Dungeon Master's Apprentice

Theodore Giesen

Episodes 99
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Tips and tricks for new Dungeon Masters, including world building, roleplaying, and engaging with your players in unique and fun ways

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Recent Episodes

S1E99 99. Anime Pt 2 w João Junqueira

Oct 01, 2025 1h 13m

Finally getting around to posting this episode (a year after it was recorded)... Please enjoy John and I having another conversation about anime. Also, look out for episode 100! I will try my…

S1E98 98. Anime Pt 1 w João Junqueira

Oct 15, 2024 47m

In this episode John and I talk about anime and how it has influenced various D&D characters we have played. If you don't like anime this might not be the episode for you. We are also going to…

S1E97 97. Hot Neil

Jul 29, 2024 1h 27m

This episode we are joined by DMA legend and super fan Hot Neil to talk about contractual obligations in your campaign, improvising vs planning, and Superbad-esque campaigns before we play our…

96. In the Dark w Mike

Jul 09, 2024 1h 1m

This week (month? year?) Mike and I talk in the dark. This episode was recorded back in March so I have no idea what we talk about, so this description won't be very helpful. Looks like you guys are…

S1E95 95. Baldur's Gate 3/ Our Sponsor w Mike

Mar 04, 2024 1h

We talk about Baldur's Gate. But more importantly we talk about our lovely sponsor Newsly, which has done quite the pivot since we last checked in with them. Listen along as we discover the deep…

S1E94 94. Party vs Party Campaign w Mike

Nov 01, 2023 1h 19m

Happy 3 years to DMA! In this episode Mike and I talk about what it would be like to run a campaign with a good party and an evil party. Though it may seem a bit complicated, we talk about the ways…

S1E93 93. Fishin' Fixation w Lexy and Mike

Sep 12, 2023 56m

In this episode Lexy, Mike, and I give some life updates, talk about the campaign we're all involved in, and dive into the importance of NPCs. Should they travel with the party, should they strictly…

S1E92 92. At the Eleventh Hour w Neil and Mike

Aug 14, 2023 55m

Having Neil back on the show was bitter-sweet; on one hand it was amazing to have him back and feed off the energy he brings, however, we only had an hour to record this episode before we had to…

S1E91 91. Lexy's First Campaign

Jul 17, 2023 43m

In this episode we bring Lexy in to talk about the idea I've landed on for her first long-term campaign. After scrapping the idea from last episode I hit the drawing board again and landed on…

S1E90 90. Can't Keep Going Back to the Well w Mike

Jun 27, 2023 1h 26m

Some of the best advice for a new DM is to run what you know, whether it's sci-fi, high fantasy, or even eldritch horror. However, doing the same thing over and over can get repetitive. With a new…

S1E89 89. Moving w Mike Cook

Jun 13, 2023 1h 12m

In this episode Mike and I talk all things moving, both D&D related and not. Listen as we talk about Mike's recent move from an apartment to a house and how it has affected our personal life and…

S1E88 88. Would You Rather/ 20 Questions w Mike Cook

May 18, 2023 1h 34m

On this week's episode Mike and I play a couple of silly goofy games. We start off by playing Would You Rather with questions relating to D&D and then move into playing 20 Questions (also related…

S1E87 87. Creating Your Own Expanded Universe w Mike Cook

May 04, 2023 1h 13m

Hope you didn't forget about us! But we're back again in Nova Scotia with Mike to talk about how he's taken his homebrew setting and made it feel like it belongs to both the DM and the players. We…

86. Back by Popular Demand w Lexy McConnell

Mar 05, 2023 48m

Almost a month later (sorry) we're back with Lexy to talk about switching from DM to player, trying out new TTRPGs, crying during anime, and terrible British accents. As well, thank you to this…

S1E85 85. We Live Our Best Lives w Lexy McConnell

Feb 07, 2023 56m

This week we're blessed to be joined by my girlfriend Lexy (yes, you read that right). Seeing as this probably won't be her last guest appearance, we take our time to introduce you to her history…

S1E84 84. AI Generated Characters w Hunter McIlmurray

Jan 22, 2023 40m

The rise of artificial intelligence, for better or for worse, has been highly prevalent on social media as of late. While there are many ways in which it could be detrimental to artists and their…

S1E83 83. Reading and Writing w Emily and Sarah

Dec 28, 2022 1h 3m

We're back with two highly anticipated guests for a destination podcast in Mexico! My sisters join me to talk about their colourful D&D characters before we go into a lengthy discussion about…

S1E82 82. The Dice Draft w Mike and Andrew

Dec 11, 2022 1h 11m

Ever wonder what the best D&D dice is but realized you didn't have an effective way to reach a conclusion? DMA has got your back! This week we're with Mike and Andrew to rank the best kind of…

S1E81 81. Monster Madness w Andrew and Mike

Nov 28, 2022 1h 9m

After a week off we're back with a special episode of DMA featuring two esteemed guests. Andrew and Mike have crafted a team of four CR 1/2 monsters to face off in a bracket-style tournament refereed…

S1E80 80. Getting into Character w Mike Cook

Nov 15, 2022 1h 7m

We're back with a back-to-back appearance from Mike Cook to talk about getting invested in your characters, getting invested in other people's characters,  and the benefits and joys of playing…

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