Dads 'n Dragons
What happens when a 45-year-old who grew up on role-playing games sits down to play with his kids? Welcome to Dads 'n Dragons, a live-play D&D podcast in the world of Ravnica and Theros. I’ve always wanted to share this hobby with my kids, and when the time came I thought it would be easy! I was wrong. In Dads ’n Dragons you’ll hear unique takes on role-playing, on problem solving, and dumb jokes that you can’t get anywhere else.
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Episodes
51 episodes
Ep.5: Goblin Grenade
The trap to capture Krenko is sprung! Can Zofvys hold out until help arrives? Will Krenko get away? Will there be exploding goblins? This episode guaranteed to answer at least one of those questions.Some tips we learned in this episode:...
Ep.6: Krenko's Command
Krenko is determined not to go back to prison, so it's going to take the skills of all three heroes to keep him from getting away. Tune in for part two of the warehouse fight here! Some tips we learned in this episode:O...
Ep.7: The War of the Spark Part 1
Invasion! Zofvys, Skylar, and Yarven enlist the help of dwarven cleric, Turlen, to save innocent citizens from zombie marauders. In the background, an epic battle between planeswalkers brings war to Ravnica.Some tips we learned in this ...
Ep.8: The War of the Spark Part 2
Our heroes stand in awe as they realize legendary dragon Nicol Bolas has brought war to Ravnica. Outmatched, for now all they can do is run and survive. Amidst the chaos, they must defend the helpless against those with no mercy, both foreign a...
Ep.9: The War of the Spark Part 3
Yarven tries to save some civilians, Skylar tries to save Yarven, Turlen tries to save the whole group, and Zofvys tries to save... Ravnica? Find out in the epic conclusion to the War of the Spark! Special Wrap up this episode with...
Ep.10: Gruul Turf
Turlen gets a request for aid from his neice, Fifiline, but it leads into the dangerous Gruul lands known as the Rubblebelt. Ryan learns that letting players name NPCs sometimes means he has to say "Fifiline" for several episodes. ...
Ep.11: Firebolt to the Face
The team's plan to deal with the druid spying on them launches with 'Step One: Jump him'.Some tips we learned in this episode:No need to one-up each other all the time. Working with each other can lead to more fun.
Ep.12: Rubblebelt Raiders
The group runs into trouble as they try to sneak into Rogar's camp. We learn that Yarven's war hammer makes a *bonk* noise.Some tips we learned in this episode:NPC voices can be fun!Feel like my descriptions of comb...
Ep.13: Rogar's Secret
Can our heroes survive the incursion into Rogar's camp? They've got one shot, because the challenge with Borborygmos is tomorrow!Some tips we learned in this episode:Really enjoyed the non-combat parts of this episode. There...
Ep.14: Midwinter Holiday Special
It's time for the midwinter festival, but an Orzhov lawyer has a plan to put an end to all the festivities! Tune in for this special double-length holiday episode and see if the heroes of the War of the Spark can save the Midwinter Queen as wel...
Ep.15: Riot Control
A clash in the Gateway Plaza pits the heroes against not two, but three feuding guilds!Goals for this year:Better and better NPCsMore balancing role-play with combat, even during combatLet the kids start ad...
Ep.16: Peace Talks
With three guilds at each other's throats and reporters watching, will "Guild War!" be tomorrow's headline? Our normally brash heroes have to think fast and talk faster to get themselves out of this jam. Some tips we learned in thi...
Ep.17: The Nightshade pt 1
The group investigates a strange entry found in Talia's notebook and tries to stop a magical killer from striking again. Some tips we learned in this episode:Recurring NPCs are the lifeblood of a fun, memorable campaign...
Ep.18: The Nightshade pt 2
Talia leads the way into the underbelly of Ravnica to hunt down Ludmilla, last surviving member of the Sisters of the Stone Death.Some tips we learned in this episode:Railroad style campaigns don't have to mean no choices, n...
Ep.19: The Nightshade pt 3
The party faces death by petrification as they confront the gorgon, Ludmilla, in the Golgari underbelly of Ravnica.Some tips we learned in this episode:Raise tension by targeting player's favorite NPCsRoleplaying ga...
Ep. 20: The Arena pt 1
The Tenth District colosseum has been rebuilt, but strange events surrounding its grand re-opening have our heroes suspicious. Also in this episode, I totally lie to the players so they don't spoil something. I'm not telling you what it is eith...
Ep. 21: The Arena pt 2
Things get out of control at the Arena for Skylar, Turlen, and Yarven, but Zofvys' discovery makes everything suddenly clear.Some tips we learned in this episode:Splitting the party CAN be a good way to tell a complete story...
Ep. 22: The Arena pt 3
It's the end of the party-splitting and the end of the line for Rakdos if the group can't stop Chagrach's plot. Some tips we learned in this episode:Make sure you have multiple options for the players to learn the cool ...
Ep. 23: Market Festival
It's festival day, come explore the wild and eclectic atmosphere at the great market in the Selesnya Conclave.Some tips we learned in this episode:Conflict can exist even without combatTreasure doesn't have to be lo...
Ep. 24: Dragon Broodmother
It's finally here! A very special episode of *Moms* and Dads and Dragons where our youngest dragons help us kick off the latest story arc. Talia is back with a new lead on a story that could upend control of Ravnica completely!Some tips...
Ep. 25: Run Away Together
The younger dragons can't stay out of trouble, but Yarven comes to the rescue!Some tips we learned in this episode:Pay attention to combat styles of players as you're planning encounters. Magic the Gatherin...
Ep.26: Gateway Sneak
Skylar and Turlen team up to try and get the younger dragons to safety.Some tips we learned in this episode:Skill challenges from 4e are something I still use all the time. They're great ways to role play lengthy non-combat ...
Ep. 27: Dimir Machinations
Tiger and the dragon keeper finally make it to safety, but will Zofvys lead them into the clutches of something more sinister?Some tips we learned in this episode:What age should kids start playing D&D? There's no real '...