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Welcome to Dragon Talk, the official D&D podcast. Hosts Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito interview guests from the Dungeons & Dragons community on how they got started playing the world’s greatest roleplaying game, what creative endeavors D&D has inspired, and what tips they might have playing characters or weaving stories as the Dungeon Master. Check out Greg and Shelly’s book, Welcome to Dragon Talk, available everywhere now!

Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons Podcast Dungeons & Dragons

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Welcome to Dragon Talk, the official D&D podcast. Hosts Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito interview guests from the Dungeons & Dragons community on how they got started playing the world’s greatest roleplaying game, what creative endeavors D&D has inspired, and what tips they might have playing characters or weaving stories as the Dungeon Master. Check out Greg and Shelly’s book, Welcome to Dragon Talk, available everywhere now!

    Dragon Talk #393 - Andrew Ashby (Biggest D&D Game Ever Played)

    Dragon Talk #393 - Andrew Ashby (Biggest D&D Game Ever Played)

    Andrew Ashby is a local game store owner in Provo Utah. His goal was to make his store the coolest place to play D&D. The store looks and feels like a medieval tavern, and stock locally brewed mead and snacks. He wanted to give anyone a chance to play D&D, so every night they have open DM's to play, free books, miniatures, tv tables, and terrain to use. They host Dungeon Master classes and painting classes to encompass the other parts of the hobby. This year Andrew got to live out an 8-year dream of his to host the biggest game of D&D ever played. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.
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    Here's your guide to when each segment begins:
    Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00
    Interview with Andrew Ashby - 9:54
    Outro - 1:00:57
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    Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito
    Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo
    We Geek Together Website - https://www.wegeektogether.org
    We Geek Together IG - https://www.instagram.com/wegeektogether/
    We Geek Together TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wegeektogether
    Welcome To Dragon Talk - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk
    Spelljams - https://pocp.co/spelljams
    Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub
    Siren Sound - www.sirensound.co
    Ryan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarth
    Lisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarr
    Latest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8
    D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Dragon Talk #392 - Indrani Ganguly (Desis & Dragons)

    Dragon Talk #392 - Indrani Ganguly (Desis & Dragons)

    Indrani Ganguly (she/they) is the co-founder of Desis & Dragons, India's largest tabletop RPG community. Under the moniker Nonagon Dice, she also became India's first handmade dice maker. Indrani is also a fledgling game designer. She is based out of Mumbai, India. Through Desis & Dragons, Indrani, and her two co-founders have worked to spread international awareness about India’s TTRPG creators, as well as grow the nascent hobby within India. Indrani’s game-changing work within the Indian game industry has been featured in multiple reputable newspapers and magazines such as Polygon, Wired, IGN India, and Mid-Day India. Indrani is a part of The Game Awards Future Class of 2022, a cohort of 50 individuals that "represent the bright, bold, and inclusive future of video games". For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.
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    Here's your guide to when each segment begins:
    Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00
    Interview with Indrani Ganguly - 4:52
    Outro - 1:02:50
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    Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito
    Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo
    Indrani Ganguly - https://mainpage.me/indrani
    Desis & Dragons - https://linktr.ee/DesisNDragons
    Welcome To Dragon Talk - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk
    Spelljams - https://pocp.co/spelljams
    Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub
    Siren Sound - www.sirensound.co
    Ryan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarth
    Lisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarr
    Latest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8
    D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Dragon Talk #391 - Devon Chulick (Total Party Chill)

    Dragon Talk #391 - Devon Chulick (Total Party Chill)

    Devon Chulick is the creator of Total Party Chill (TPC), a San Francisco D&D and TTRPG Studio. TPC creates in-studio Actual Plays, TTRPG News, Game Shows, and merchandise. Devon has contributed to projects like Spectacular Settlements, and Little Game Master. In 2019 Devon was featured in Bloomberg Business Week for his content on Total Party Chill and his work as a professional Dungeon Master. Recognized as one of the most community centric creators in the gaming and arts space, Devon has organized countless communities and has been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, SF Gate, BFF.FM Radio, Marketplace, and more. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.
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    Here's your guide to when each segment begins:
    Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00
    Interview with Devon Chulick - 9:13
    Outro - 1:03:39
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    Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito
    Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo
    Devon Chulick Twitter - twitter.com/totalpartychill
    Total Party Chill Youtube - YouTube.com/@totalpartychill
    Welcome To Dragon Talk - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk
    Spelljams - https://pocp.co/spelljams
    Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub
    Siren Sound - www.sirensound.co
    Ryan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarth
    Lisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarr
    Latest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8
    D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Dragon Talk #390 - Lucas Maxwell, Sarra Scherb on DMing Honor Among Thieves Cast

    Dragon Talk #390 - Lucas Maxwell, Sarra Scherb on DMing Honor Among Thieves Cast

    Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, Lucas Maxwell has been working with youth in libraries for fifteen years. He is currently the librarian at Glenthorne High School in London, England. In 2017 he was named the UK’s School Librarian of the Year by the School Library Association and in 2022 he won the UK Literacy Association’s Reading for Pleasure Champion Award. He is a Dungeon Master for both youth and adults and speaks regularly about the mental health and wellbeing benefits of D&D, especially for neurodiverse players such as himself. In 2023 his book “Let’s Roll” was released by Facet Publishing; it focuses on the benefits of tabletop role-playing games for the patrons of both public and school libraries. Sarra Scherb (she/they) is a writer and curator who warlocks for Wizards of the Coast. She has run Dungeons & Dragons for families, newbies, and celebrities in settings ranging from conventions to corporate training sessions. They are the author of the upcoming D&D publication Characters & Quests: A Young Adventurer’s Workbook. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.
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    Here's your guide to when each segment begins:
    Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00
    Insight Check with Sarra Scherb - 03:16
    Interview with Lucas Maxwell - 29:40
    Outro - 1:22:46
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    Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito
    Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo
    Lucas Maxwell Twitter - twitter.com/lucasjmaxwell
    Lucas Maxwell Website - glenthornelrc.blogspot.co.uk
    Welcome To Dragon Talk - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk
    Spelljams - https://pocp.co/spelljams
    Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub
    Siren Sound - www.sirensound.co
    Ryan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarth
    Lisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarr
    Latest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8
    D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Dragon Talk #389 - Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard)

    Dragon Talk #389 - Todd Stashwick (Star Trek: Picard)

    Todd Stashwick is an actor, writer, improvisor, TTRPG player and Dungeon Master, who hails from Chicago Ill. An alumnus of the Second City comedy theatre, he’s known for his television roles Captain shaw on Star Trek Picard and Deacon from 12 Monkeys. As a writer he is co-writing the Marvel/Skydance New Media Black Panther/Captain America game. Todd also kickstarted and published, with his friend "Trader Brandon” Kleyla, a Fantasy TTRPG themed Tiki Cocktail book called Mystic Libations: Critical Cocktails for the Thirsty Adventurer available on Todd's geeky merch website thenerdcircus.com. He lives and games in LA with his wife, two children and way too many pets. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.
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    Here's your guide to when each segment begins:
    Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00
    Interview - 9:50
    Outro - 1:06:05
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    Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito
    Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo
    Todd Stashwick Website - www.thenerdcircus.com
    Todd Stashwick Twitter - twitter.com/toddstashwick
    Welcome To Dragon Talk - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk
    Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub
    Siren Sound - www.sirensound.co
    Ryan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarth
    Lisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarr
    Latest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8
    D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Dragon Talk #388 - Adam Davis (Game To Grow)

    Dragon Talk #388 - Adam Davis (Game To Grow)

    Adam Davis is a founder and executive director for the nonprofit organization Game to Grow. Adam has been using tabletop role-playing games like D&D professionally since 2011 to help players become more confident, creative, and socially capable. He's brought his training in drama therapy and education into the Game to Grow Method, which has been taught to hundreds of therapists and educators around the world. Game to Grow has most recently expanded services to provide RPG programs to youth in the foster care system, youth exploring their gender identity, and most recently hospitalized youth in both San Antonio, Texas, and Seattle, Washington. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.
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    Here's your guide to when each segment begins:
    Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00
    Interview - 6:34
    Outro - 1:01:51
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    Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito
    Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo
    Game To Grow Website - www.gametogrow.org
    Game To Grow Twitter - twitter.com/gametogrow
    Welcome To Dragon Talk - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk
    Spelljams - https://pocp.co/spelljams
    Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub
    Siren Sound - www.sirensound.co
    Ryan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarth
    Lisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarr
    Latest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8
    D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

    • 1 hr 13 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
783 Ratings

783 Ratings

TheGameKillr ,

An Awesome Official Podcast!

I have been playing D&D for a few years now (still not ready for those really big 5E [5th edition] advanced rule books yet!) and this is my first time watching—Ahem! Listening—to a D&D podcast! Sure, it can be a bit boring here and there, but it’s still a podcast worth listening to.

AgentSix ,

Leave out the politics!

The information on the game and products are great. The people they interview are great. If only they could keep the politics out of it. My sports radio show doesn't mention politics, neither should my D&D show. Many people play to escape the real world, please quit dragging unrelated real world things into our hobby.

LyonPryde13 ,

Tragic Negative Trajectory

This podcast used to be one of my favorites. Greg and Shelley continue to have good chemistry, but the quality of the guests and topics discussed have deteriorated. Through the OGL debacle, where was an interview with Brink or other senior leaders? Greg has especially changed, and it might be because he feels trapped working for “the man” of RPGs while trying to be some kind of champion of Gen Z on social media. Maybe they will find their way again. Of course, most of the cool guests are now converting to direct competitors, so…

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