17 episodes

Your weekly Dungeons & Dragons actual play experiment! Designed for DM's, but with the whole party in mind. The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of D&D under the microscope. Hosted by Diego, a professional Dungeon Master and actor, and Michael, an actor and roleplaying addict. Each episode a special guest is summoned to help give your game inspiration, one encounter at a time. They don’t just play D&D, they put it to the test!

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Your weekly Dungeons & Dragons actual play experiment! Designed for DM's, but with the whole party in mind. The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of D&D under the microscope. Hosted by Diego, a professional Dungeon Master and actor, and Michael, an actor and roleplaying addict. Each episode a special guest is summoned to help give your game inspiration, one encounter at a time. They don’t just play D&D, they put it to the test!

    Busting Lairs: Lizardfolk Take Some Prisoners

    Busting Lairs: Lizardfolk Take Some Prisoners

    Deep in the heart of Nil’s Swamp Jìngxiān and Taika Highleaf prepare to infiltrate the lair of Ghussan the Pillager, a mighty lizardfolk queen with a ferocious following. Will our heroes retrieve the rare couatl egg or will they fall to reptilian might?

    The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how to design lairs, lizardfolk, and couatl quests and more! Tune in as we put lairs to the test!

    Thanks to our special guest Keith Ammann! Keith Ammann is the author of the blog and book The Monsters Know What They're Doing and the follow-up books MOAR! Monsters Know What They're Doing, Live to Tell the Tale and How to Defend Your Lair. He's been a Dungeons & Dragons player and DM for more than thirty years.

    Pick up a copy of How To Defend Your Lair at a bookstore near you.

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    Due to editing issues we had to drop this episode a day late, but future episodes will be uploaded every other Wednesday going forward.



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    Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde

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    Music: Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod

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    • 2 hr 34 min
    Busting Ambushes: Watch out for Wolves and Trees!

    Busting Ambushes: Watch out for Wolves and Trees!

    Far from civilization, “Lucy” Nightstorm, Quinifred Bilbo, and Isla Kereka march a wagon of fine spices and sugars along a dusty cliffside road. They’ve been hired by the Ikreotorean Trading Legian to transport these wares, but their path may be treacherous. Will our party safely deliver the goods, or does something wait in secret to ambush them and their cargo?

    The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players are waylaid during a delivery job. Can they overcome this surprise and deliver the goods, or will they be overwhelmed? Tune in as we put Ambushes to the test!



    Thanks to our special guests and hosts of the Roommate Lovers Podcast, Kyle Mantegna and Maggie Smith!

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    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chimaggiesmith



    Sources:

    Runesmith - Battle Tactics of Highway Bandits

    Empty Hexes - Wizard NPCs



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    Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde



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    Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada

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    Music: Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada

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    Music: Pursuit In The Outback by Tim Kulig

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    • 1 hr 50 min
    Busting Homebrew Monsters: "Stat Blocks''? They’re More Like Guidelines Anyway!

    Busting Homebrew Monsters: "Stat Blocks''? They’re More Like Guidelines Anyway!

    The Ashbound of the Smoldering Hills have faced a particularly harsh fire season this year. Frequent earthquakes and strange lava filled sinkholes seem to be contributing. Mik Ogladesh, and Sandy of the Sonjiib Desert have set out for answers to these strange phenomena. Have the volcanoes of the Ashen Ridge become more active or does something more dangerous lie in wait?
    The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players face creatures and monsters not found in any book or tome. Will these strange creatures best our party? Tune in as we put Home Brew Monster to the test!
    Derrick is the host of "How Not to DM", a weekly TTRPG interview show with the goal to interview the very best DM/GMs on this plane of existence! Each episode features a TTRPG creator from around the globe who shares their best and worst moments behind the screen, and their cool projects! When not podcasting or prepping his home games, Derrick is working as a full time data nerd, trying new recipes, and enjoying the great outdoors!
    Derrick Saunders
    Links: https://linktree/hn2dm
    Too Hot One Shot - Hot Ones + D&D! Basic Rules or Original One Shot Adventure!
    DriveThruRPG Full One Shot, Maps, Tokens
    DriveThruRPG Basic Rules

    Sources:
    Matt Colville - Action Oriented Monsters
    Falindrith's Monster Maker
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    Music: Sandwurms by Tim Kulig
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    Music: From Whence You Came by Tim Kulig
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    Music: Beyond the Dunes by KALAK
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    Music: Wayfarer by Alexander Nakarada
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    • 2 hr 31 min
    Busting Cursed Items: You Can't Handle the Curse

    Busting Cursed Items: You Can't Handle the Curse

    Fitzroy Dopple and Tethrin Vice come upon a gruesome scene in a cave by the sea. Does this explain the nefarious activity taking place in Cove's End, or have the found a greater evil?



    The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players find powerful magical items. Will they great advantages to our players, or have they gotten more than they bargained for? Tune in as we put Cursed Items to the test!



    Thanks to our special guest, Kevin Ramberran! Kevin is a comedian, artist, and restaurateur. Host of the podcasts Oops All Segments and What We Do in the Basement (where he also DMs).

    You can find him at:
    @oopsallsegments on social media
    @wwditb on social media
    bio.site/kevinramberran



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    Ring of Drowning

    Berserker Trident (Axe)



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    Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde

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    • 1 hr 52 min
    Dungeon Busters Season 2 Teaser!

    Dungeon Busters Season 2 Teaser!

    Season 2 is coming and we have an exciting line up of guests and topics. While we were hoping to drop season 2 Feb 1st, we've pushed back our official drop to focus on production so we can put out the most worthwhile episodes and schedule great guests. Thanks for your support and we'll see you back here February 22nd.

    In the meantime, the best way to help is to leave us a 5 star review and check us out on social media. Links are below.

    Thanks to our special guest, Kevin Ramberran! Kevin is a comedian, artist, and restaurateur. Host of the podcasts Oops All Segments and What We Do in the Basement (where he also DMs). Catch more of him on the full episode dropping Feb. 22nd!

    You can also find him at:
    @oopsallsegments on social media
    @wwditb on social media
    bio.site/kevinramberran

    Click here to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension.

    Follow Diego:
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    Website: Michaelchyatt.com
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    The following music was used for this media project:




    Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde

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    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic




    The following music was used for this media project:

    Music: Creepy Piano Ambience by Tim Kulig

    Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8725-creepy-piano-ambience

    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license



    Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC

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    • 16 min
    Bonus Episode: Busting Season One

    Bonus Episode: Busting Season One

    Thank you everyone who tuned in and listened to season one of Dungeon Busters! Also, a huge thank you to all of our wonderful guests who helped make this season possible. We had an incredible time putting this podcast together. End the year with us as we look back on all that went into the making of Dungeon Busters, some of our favorite moments, and what we are hoping for in 2023! Let us know your favorite episode or moment. Also, fill out the form below if you have an idea for season 2. Happy New Year from Dungeon Busters!

    The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this season one bonus episode we take a look back at our first season, what we took away, some favorite moments, and what we are looking forward to next year. Tune in as we put season 1 to the test!

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    The following music was used for this media project:


    Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde
    Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
    Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic
    Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC

    Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

ear8888 ,

Best

Definitely listen! Best D&D podcast I’ve ever listened to.

zachtor ,

Dungeons and Dragons Perfection

So much fun to have been a guest on the show. These guys know what’s up! Thanks for turning me on to D&D gents.

Yeddow ,

Funny and fascinating DnD show!

Love these guys, they explore DnD in ways I never would have thought of! Cool premise, check it out.

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