So You Wanna Be a Dungeon Master
Tips and tricks to be the best Dungeon Master you can be! Taylor and Justin bring you into the world of Dungeons & Dragons through this educational and comedic podcast. Weekly episodes will cover a wide array of themes and topics. And along the way, they fall victim to the disruptive, yet hilarious, tangent. So grab your armor, sharpen your blade, and pack your spellbook... it’s time to roll Initiative!
Episodes
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
The Public Domains [Ep.1] Once Upon a Time | D&D Actual Play
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
In episode 1, we meet our literary legends as they are battling with a impossibly large, yet legally distinct gorilla! And upon finding a powerful prophecy and some strange clues, they head to the City of Brass! But this episode doesn't end the way you think it will...
The Public Domains is a 6-episode mini series that combines D&D and all those literary figures and characters we know and love from the Public Domain. But we add our own twist to them! So follow along to see Zorro, Alice from Wonderland, Vanessa Helsing, Winnie the Pooh, and Dr. John Watson explore the Public Domains and fulfill their destinies!
The Cast: Kala as Alice: https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri
Daniel as Zorro: https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove
Jenn as Vanessa: https://www.tiktok.com/@cancermooncleric?lang=en
Alex as Pooh: https://linktr.ee/piscesmoonpaladin
Taylor as Watson: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Ep.40 - Bard Subclasses 101
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
This week we’re getting inspiration from all the subclasses for the Bard class! These are the ones not found in The Player’s Handbook, and we’re going over all of them. What’s the flavor? What’s the hook for each of these subclasses? And how do they step up to the mighty Lore Bard!
What's YOUR favorite Bard Subclass?!
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Mythos University Ep.4 | Labyrinth & Legacy | D&D Actual Play
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
In this Season Finale, our mythical students take one last stab at figuring out what happened to all the missing students. They find more clues, but before they can dig deeper, the Olympic Games begin! And this labyrinth has more twists and turns then anyone was expecting! Check it out!
Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out!
The Cast:
Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor
Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie
V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm
Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove
Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm
And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Ep.39 - Barbarian Subclasses 101
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
This week, we’re getting deep into the Barbarian subclasses available outside the player’s handbook! We’ll cover all 7 subclasses that can be found in Xanathar’s, Tasha’s, Bigby’s, and the Sword Coast. These lil guys are doing all kinds of rages, all kinds of buffs to their physical prowess, and each one has their own flavor that can make your herald of anger a touch more interesting! If you haven’t already, go back and listen to the Barbarian episode to learn about the base class and player handbook subclasses.
What's YOUR favorite Barbarian Subclass?!
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Mythos University Ep.3 | Crabs, Orioles, & More | D&D Actual Play
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In episode 3, the mythical students really begin to come together in order to solve the mystery plaguing Mythos University. And just when they come together, they split apart to run down multiple leads, talk to professors, and find the a vital piece of information at the center of the plot. Check it out!
Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out!
The Cast:
Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor
Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie
V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm
Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove
Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm
And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!
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We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Ep.38 - Balance 101
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
This week we’re talking all about Balance! So you might think that just means figuring out how to balance a combat encounter, but there’s more to it than just that! Team composition, magic items, combat, Difficulty Class, and session prep are all about balance. Some of the tips and tricks we’ll go over may vary table to table. But having an understanding of the basic mechanics and the style of play your table is after will all help in having a game that’s fun and rewarding!
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Mythos University Ep.2 | Hey Hey, Hydra | D&D Actual Play
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Students have gone missing! The punch was spiked! And a bird-like Hydra has attacked! In episode 2, our mythical students enter combat and begin to gather the clues to find out what's really going on! Follow along to find out!
Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out!
The Cast:
Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor
Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie
V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm
Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove
Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm
And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!
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We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas
Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com
And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to!
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Ep.37 - Artificer Subclasses 101
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
This week, we're still in class, but it's SUB class! Wait... that's misleading! We're going over Artificer subclasses! The Artificer has 4 subclasses and we’re going to go over each of them! These intelligent based tinkering half-casters can do so many things in D&D, and we’re going to cover as much of it as we can!
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Ep.36 - Artificer 101
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
This week we’re taking a pit stop back at Class to talk all about the Artificer! These tinkering little scientists combine the arcane with the mechanical! They’re hopped up on infusions, attuned to the max, and have all the tools in the arsenal at their disposal. They may be one of the newest classes to make it to D&D, but the artificer is here to stay! Because these guys have so many infusions, they can get a little chonky with the crunch, we’ll just be going over the base class with this episode and going over subclasses in the next one!
Have YOU played an Artificer? What are your feelings?!
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Monday Aug 19, 2024
Mythos University Ep. 1 | Welcome to Campus | D&D Actual Play
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Mythos University is a D&D Actual Play that combines a typical college setting and Ancient Greek Mythology. Not only do our mythical students have to worry about classes, dorm life, and relationships... but some students have gone missing! Will this ragtag group be able to work together, follow the clues, and solve the mystery?? Follow along to find out!
Mythos University is a 4-episode limited series! If you enjoy the show, SYWBADM has a Twitch channel where these debut and we have a ton of crazy ideas for the future! Don't miss out!
The Cast:
Dungeon Master - Justin G. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Icarus - Taylor H. https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm
Nova - Taylor https://beacons.ai/spunkytaylor
Evan - Connie https://linktr.ee/cameraconnie
V-lock - Meadow https://linktr.ee/howdylovedarlingm
Kairos - Daniel H. https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove
Hedone - ClassicSamNYGM https://linktr.ee/classicsamnygm
And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!
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We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas
Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com
And CLICK HERE to find our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to!
We Have a Twitch NOW!

About Us
Taylor & Justin
We are two nerds who love playing games with our friends! As two neurodivergent people, we know what it's like to feel anxiety about running a game of D&D. That's why we wanted to make it more approachable and fun to try out being a Dungeon Master (or game master, lore keeper, etc). We hope to tear down the barriers that prevent players from getting behind the screen!
Remember to also follow us @soyouwannabeadm over on TikTok and Instagram!
And you can Email us questions or comments at soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com