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We Open With

We Open With a podcast that takes inspiring story hooks and turns them into something playable. Join us as we explore the art of storytelling through the lens of TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. In each episode, we'll dive into a new story concept, unpack its themes and characters, and brainstorm ways to bring it to life as a game. Whether you're a dungeon master, player, or just a fan of storytelling, this podcast is for you. So grab your notebook, sharpen your pencils, and let's get creative. We open with...

  1. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Season 2 Trailer

    The LARGEST thank you to @sketchzero from @sketchyrolls for creating this jaw dropping trailer for the show! 😮(Can you spot all their show references?) We are so excited for Season 2 on March 3rd, 2025! There are so many talented guests booked! ✨ If you have a prompt you want to see in Season 2, DM us on Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us at WeOpenWith@gmail.com 📨

    1 min
  2. 50 - Mall Night Long (Season 1 Finale)

    JAN 13

    50 - Mall Night Long (Season 1 Finale)

    Who ever heard of a 24-hour mall? Management seems to think it'll be the next big thing. Sadly, you and your friends have drawn the short stick and will be the first workers to run the mall overnight. What could go wrong? Join us for the season finale as we collaboratively build a one-off adventure within the capitalistic temple of America. Thank you to all our fans, to those who submitted prompts, and to our many guests! Thank you ⁠⁠Bladelevich.art⁠⁠ for a fabulous season of incredible artwork! Season 1 has been an incredible success and we're so excited to bring you more in March! Have an idea in Season 2? Send it to us on Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith⁠ or email us at ⁠WeOpenWith@gmail.com⁠ We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    53 min
  3. 49 - Altered World (ft. Interaxion Games)

    JAN 6

    49 - Altered World (ft. Interaxion Games)

    We welcome Seth and Travis from Interaxion Games for our penultimate episode of Season 1! An ancient two-headed dragon coordinates dragon hunts of himself to stave off boredom. But now, an unsanctioned hunt is on its way with a real chance of taking him down. Are you along for the fight? Or racing to warn the dragon with hopes of a favor? Join us as we create a one-off adventure within the TTRPG Altered World alongside the game's designers! Click HERE for the Altered World stat block of the mighty dragon, Drayconis! Check out Interaxion Games at interaxiongames.com Follow Altered World on Instagram @The.Altered.World.Game Send us your ideas via Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith⁠ or email us at ⁠WeOpenWith@gmail.com⁠ Shout out to ⁠Bladelevich.art⁠ for all our amazing artwork! We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    56 min
  4. 48 - Town on the Side of Yesterday (ft. DecaDoodles)

    12/30/2024

    48 - Town on the Side of Yesterday (ft. DecaDoodles)

    We welcome Delaney, aka @decadoodles for the final episode of 2024! Congratulations on becoming Time-Travel Agents! Your first mission? Save the entire Academy from being erased. Listen as we collectively create a Star Trek themed adventure centered around time travel. Thank you Delaney for this week's artwork! Check out Delaney on Instagram @DecaDoodles for more of her art! Send us your ideas via Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith⁠ or email us at ⁠WeOpenWith@gmail.com⁠ We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    48 min
  5. 47 - The Gift of Hope (ft. Loot Dummies)

    12/23/2024

    47 - The Gift of Hope (ft. Loot Dummies)

    Dungeons & Dragons & Dummies join us for a holiday special!🎄 The future may be dark and grim but the order of St. Nicholas will stop at nothing to deliver a special present to the only good child in the galaxy. Listen as we collectively brainstorm how to create a holiday themed one shot in the midst of galactic war. It was a chaotic recording with 6 people but Seth, Sam, and Taylor made it so fun! Check them out at LootDummies.com Support them on their Loot Dummies Patreon Huge thank you to our show's artist Bladelevich.art! If you want to be on the show or have a prompt you'd like to submit, send it to us on Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us at WeOpenWith@gmail.com We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    1h 10m
  6. 46 - The Sound of Drums (ft. Dash Action Podcast)

    12/16/2024

    46 - The Sound of Drums (ft. Dash Action Podcast)

    We're joined by Lewis from the Dash Action Podcast, who comes to us with a heart pounding adventure prompt! What is a coastal town to do when they are threatened by three warships on the horizon? Let's work together to create a one-off adventure that touches on unique characters and environmental elements! Follow Dash Action on Instagram Listen to Dash Action: Tales of Betshal anywhere you find podcasts Send us your ideas via Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith⁠ or email us at ⁠WeOpenWith@gmail.com⁠ Shout out to ⁠Bladelevich.art⁠ for all our amazing artwork! We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    39 min
  7. 45 - Fruid of the Forest

    12/09/2024

    45 - Fruid of the Forest

    [Thank you @Belles.Knitting for this week's prompt!] A cute frog druid? Say less. See Sophia's crocheted/knitted version of the Fruid! Send us your ideas via Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith⁠ or email us at ⁠WeOpenWith@gmail.com⁠ Shout out to ⁠Bladelevich.art⁠ for all our amazing artwork! We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    41 min
  8. 44 - The Good, The Bad and The Imperial

    12/02/2024

    44 - The Good, The Bad and The Imperial

    [Thank you @TheWizardPatchimus for this week's submission!] In this wild frontier town everyone is just getting by. The players were sent here with the Slayer of Goliath to bring order. That was 6 months and many drinks ago. But it's not like the empire is keeping tabs on your progress...until now. Listen as James, Alan, and Slowe create a sandbox one-off adventure involving factions, relationships, and pink cows!? in THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE IMPERIAL! Send us your ideas via Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith⁠ or email us at ⁠WeOpenWith@gmail.com⁠ Shout out to ⁠Bladelevich.art⁠ for all our amazing artwork! We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

    34 min
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We Open With a podcast that takes inspiring story hooks and turns them into something playable. Join us as we explore the art of storytelling through the lens of TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. In each episode, we'll dive into a new story concept, unpack its themes and characters, and brainstorm ways to bring it to life as a game. Whether you're a dungeon master, player, or just a fan of storytelling, this podcast is for you. So grab your notebook, sharpen your pencils, and let's get creative. We open with...

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    We Open With
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
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    Explicit
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