Bards and Barrels

Ross Struss, Brett Miller and Phil Boon
  • 5.0 (6)
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Are you new to Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs? Then you are in the right place!  Bards and Barrels is the perfect introduction to the world of DnD and TTRPGs. With engaging discussions, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join us as we explore the game and share our experiences as players and Dungeon Masters.

  1. MAY 1

    S4 Ep. 14: Being a GM for Candela Obscura

    Ross and Phil discuss the ins and outs of running an assignment in Candela Obscura and the Game Master's role of keeping the tension high in a narrative focused game.

    20 min

  2. APR 9

    S4 Ep. 13: Let's talk Dungeon Crawler Carl

    It's all the rage right now and for good reason! Phil and Ross chat about Dungeon Crawler Carl and make an announcement about a convention they will be attending this summer!

    19 min

  3. APR 7

    S4 Ep. 12: Building a Character for Candela Obscura

    This episode of Bards and Barrels we jump into the character creation process for Candela Obscura. This is part 4 of a 10+ part deep dive into everything about Candela Obscura.  You can find the entirety of the series on our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@bardsandbarrels

    25 min

  4. MAR 5

    S4 Ep. 11: Let's talk Candela Obscura

    Come along for Part 2 of the Candela Obscura deep dive with Phil and Ross! In this episode the guys dive a little deeper into this excellent horror ttrpg from Darrington Press. You can find the first part on Youtube at www.youtube.com/@bardsandbarrels. Cheers!

    20 min
  5. S4 Ep. 10: The Opening Crack - Bierstadt Lagerhaus Dunkel

    FEB 19

    S4 Ep. 10: The Opening Crack - Bierstadt Lagerhaus Dunkel

    The boys crack the top on the Bierstadt Dunkel a delightfully easy drinking beer from Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver, Colorado. And the cult classic TV show Firefly is what get's scrapped up from the bottom of the barrel!

    32 min

  6. FEB 5

    S4 Ep. 9: Gods and Deities

    Praise the flying spaghetti monster! The guys chat gods and deities in Faerûn and across Dungeons and Dragons.

    26 min
  7. S4 Ep. 8: The Opening Crack - Don't Hassle the 'Hef'

    JAN 29

    S4 Ep. 8: The Opening Crack - Don't Hassle the 'Hef'

    Time to crack another craft beer! This week it's Don't Hassle the 'Hef' from Westbound & Down Brewing Company and we scrape the bottom of the barrel by discussing Marvel movies. Strap in!

    36 min

  8. JAN 15

    S4 Ep. 7 - Mailbag Time!

    It's time for the first mail bag of 2026! Listen in as the guys discuss this editions slate of mind crunching questions.

    41 min
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About

Are you new to Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs? Then you are in the right place!  Bards and Barrels is the perfect introduction to the world of DnD and TTRPGs. With engaging discussions, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join us as we explore the game and share our experiences as players and Dungeon Masters.

Information

  • Creator
    Ross Struss, Brett Miller and Phil Boon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bards and Barrels
  • Show Website
    Bards and Barrels