Area of Effect - A TTRPG Show for Parents & Educators

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Did you know that playing D&D can have just as many benefits for families and students as playing sports? Area of Effect is a show where we discuss how tabletop roleplaying games benefit the whole family. As former educators, Ryan and Allison interview experts like TTRPG game designers, educators, psychologists, and more as we give tips to help you bring the adventures to your own table.

  1. 2 Sept

    Kids & TTRPGs in an AI World

    What purpose does human creativity and connection have in an AI-dominated world? In this episode, Allison interviews Jen, Maxwell, and Alexander, co-founders of Quest Craft, about how TTRPGs can be the tool that helps kids survive and thrive in today's tech landscape. Links to Great Things: Learn About Quest Craft (Librarians & educators can request free education-based TTRPGs) ⁠⁠Reach Out Via LinkedIn (Kids & adults can inquire about co-designing a cultural TTRPG) For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Thank you to our incredible Patreon supporters: Ben C Dawn P Kimberly L Sarah M Travis L⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 31 Aug

    Not Your Typical Teacher

    What does it really look like to utilize TTRPGs in a traditional classroom setting? In this episode, Allison interviews Chris Broussard, teacher and founder of Not Your Typical Teacher on his methods for incorporating TTRPGs in his English classroom in Guatemala and how he inspires teachers around the world to implement creative learning strategies through classroom gaming experiences. Links to Great Things: Contact ⁠Chris Broussard⁠ of Not Your Typical Teacher ⁠Sidekicks & Sidequests⁠ Podcast Dimension 20's ⁠Titan Takedown⁠ WWE Campaign Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table! For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 28 Aug

    "The Kids Table Live-Play: SEL, D&D, & Kids!"

    This is a recording of the presentation portion of our SXSW Edu Live-Play. If you're a parent or educator interested in Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, this is for you! Following a D&D actual play, educators Ryan, Raenelle, and Allison break down some of the many benefits students can experience through playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games. "What if kids could level up their Social-Emotional Learning skills while playing a tabletop roleplaying game? Our cast of kids & grownups will perform for you a live, improvised, likely chaotic game of Dungeons & Dragons. Afterwards, our adult speakers will break down how the game you just saw fosters outcomes like empathy, communication, and confidence, and why this type of support is so critical now. You'll come away with ideas for how to integrate D&D and other TTRPGs into classroom, library, after school, or home environments." To follow along with our recommended questions to consider, open ⁠https://www.thekidstablednd.com/sxswedu26⁠ in a new tab. This SXSW Edu performance was recorded at Antone's Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 9th, 2026 and is posted with permission of ⁠ @SXSWEDU ⁠ . 0:00 Part 2: Applying D&D for Learning 1:06 Introducing Presenters 4:04 Social-Emotional Learning in D&D 6:19 D&D is Just as Good as Sports (if not better!) 10:23 Exercising Creativity & Exploring Identity 1 2:49 Cycles of Inquiry 16:37 Developing Empathy & Collaboration 18:55 Classroom Example: Gold Rush 21:15 Live Game Breakdown (cut short) 23:00 Q: As a DM, how much do you prompt kid players? 26:13 Q: What tips do you have for playing with kindergarteners? 31:42 Q: How do you manage a large middle school D&D club? 35:04 Visit for more! #sxswedu #dndactualplay #liveshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 27 Aug

    D&D Helps Kids Navigate Difficult Topics

    Allison and Ryan share tips for helping kids navigate difficult topics. Being a parent caught between hearing terrible things in the news while daily life and caretaking duties carry on can feel like emotional whiplash. Believe it or not, playing Dungeons & Dragons together can be one tool in your parenting toolbox that helps to support kids as they process and cope - and we'll share exactly how. Links to Great Things: Kids' Book Recommendations from Allison: ⁠"Fair Shares"⁠ by Pippa Goodhart, ⁠"Brick By Brick"⁠ by Giuliano Ferri, ⁠"All Are Welcome"⁠ by Alexandra Penfold Books to Raise Inclusive Leaders by ⁠@MaiStoryBook⁠: ⁠ book list "Mystery Snacks" by TTRPG Kids: ⁠BackerKit⁠, ⁠TTRPGkids.com "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" by Lone Colossus Games: ⁠https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table! For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 26 Aug

    Stranger Things and Inclusion in D&D

    Allison and Becca Bix of Women Play D&D chat about the history of inclusion (and, sadly, exclusion) in Dungeons & Dragons and how the pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things has prompted forward progress! You can find Becca and her fabulous work at ⁠https://www.womenplaydnd.co⁠ or on Instagram and Threads @womenplaydnd "Wyrmlings: An All Ages TTRPG" can be found at ⁠https://bit.ly/WyrmlingsTKT Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table! For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 25 Aug

    Writing TTRPGs for Kids

    Allison and Ken of D12 Adventures chat about writing, refining, and balancing TTRPGs for kids. D12 Adventures is a kid-friendly, old-school solo gamebook series in the choose-you-own-adventure style. You can find the playtest demo and feedback form at ⁠ https://lethiandunadan.itch.io/d12-adventures-the-trials-of-the-mad-mage-playtest-v01 Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table! For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 24 Aug

    Season 2 Wrap Celebration

    That's a wrap on The Kids Table Season 2! This celebration episode is split into two halves. First, Allison & Ryan reflect on Season 2 of the campaign, Allison's surprise cameo, the vision behind the show, and decisions regarding where TKT is headed. Then, the cast of Season 2 is reunited to answer your questions all about their experience being a part of The Kids Table and what they're looking forward to in Season 3! Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table! For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 21 Aug

    Celebrating Neurodivergent Players

    Allison and Kim, two neurodivergent moms, chat about playing TTRPGs with kids and share advice for supporting and celebrating neurodivergent players at the table! Find our more about Furhaven at ⁠fatesend.net⁠ or get your copy of Furhaven Adventures on the ⁠ Kickstarter⁠ page. Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast about how TTRPGs benefit the whole family! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with all ages helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - while building connections around the table. That's why we offer an original, all-ages-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show, advice for playing D&D with beginner players, and our own campaigns to help you bring the adventures to your own table! For Our Family Adventures & More: ⁠⁠www.thekidstablednd.com⁠⁠ To Support Our Work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Follow Us: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠ #dungeonmaster #dmtips #howtoplaydnd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Did you know that playing D&D can have just as many benefits for families and students as playing sports? Area of Effect is a show where we discuss how tabletop roleplaying games benefit the whole family. As former educators, Ryan and Allison interview experts like TTRPG game designers, educators, psychologists, and more as we give tips to help you bring the adventures to your own table.

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