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

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Ep.17 - Fighter 101
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
This week, we get back to class as we cover the Fighter base class and the Player's Handbook subclasses. Some may scoff at the Fighter, they may say it's boring or repetitive. Well, we say that with some elbow grease, the Fighter has what it takes to be just as exciting and interesting as any class! In this episode, we're just going over the basics and already we reveal so many possibilities for creating and playing a fighter that can be fun and complex!
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Be sure to check out our friends over at The Ballad of the Seven Dice podcast at their link right here! They're doing 2 Actual Plays that are interconnected in a really cool and fun way! https://linktr.ee/balladofthesevendice
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Ep.16 - Writing a One-Shot 101
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
This week we are going to come up with a one-shot and discuss what it would take to run. That means we are going to take worldbuilding and focus it to what we need. We’re going to create an adventure for the players to go on, including the relevant villains, monsters, NPCs, and whatever else it requires. Running a one-shot is one of the best ways to dip your lil toesies into the deep, dark ocean that is being a dungeon master!
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Be sure to check out our friends over at The Chosen Ones podcast at their link right here! We're big fans of what they're doing in the TTRPG space! https://linktr.ee/ChosenOnes
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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 Mar 27, 2024
Ep.15 - Druid 101
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
This week, class continues with our champion of nature, the Druid! We talk wild shapes, versatility, and cover a bunch of the Druid's spell list! While covering the base class and the two subclasses of the Player's Handbook, we discuss how to maximize the fun of this tree-hugging, bird-watching, nature enthusiast! Druids may seem complicated for new players or DMs but it doesn't have to be! We're here to help!
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We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Ep.14 - Cleric 101
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
This week, thank the gods we're covering the Cleric! Taylor gets to fanboy about his favorite class in 5e! We'll be covering the base class, and 3 of the domains in detail! We'll also discuss all the other subclasses in the Player's Handbook. We cover some top notch spells, powerful abilities, and our thoughts on how one could play a cleric. Have YOU played one? Which subclass did you go with? Email us!
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Be sure to check out our friends over at The Chosen Ones podcast at their link right here! We're big fans of what they're doing in the TTRPG space! https://linktr.ee/ChosenOnes
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CLICK HERE to join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to!
We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas
Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com
Patreon COMING SOON!

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Ep.13 - Bard 101
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
This week, we're working BARD, we're playing BARD! Our first full caster, the Rizz master, the magical secret blaster! Bards are more than just musical magic, gang! Get ready for class again as we explore the base Bard and subclasses available in The Player's Handbook! This episode is extra inspiring!
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We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ep. 12 - Barbarian 101
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Class is in session! Get it? Because they're called "Classes" as in Character Classes... Okay, ignore that... We are starting a little series here where we go over the basics of every Player Class available as well as the subclasses from the Player's Handbook! And we're kicking it off with our raging warrior, the Barbarian!
And before you ask... YES, this is useful for Dungeon Masters! You should know the class abilities for many reasons! You can be that font of information for your players. You can also build challenging encounters when you understand what your players can do. AND! You can highlight the cool abilities they have! So this series isn't just for the newbies, no no no. This series is for everyone!
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Ep.11 - The Improv Game
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this episode, we display our improvisation skills by playing a Make Some Noise style game! Each of us gives the other a prompt they've never seen before and they have to, on the spot, act it out! This episode is a lot of laughs, but it illustrates how improv doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking thing, it can be a fun skill to practice! And there's 3 mini games throughout the episode that you can participate in alongside Taylor!
We want to repeat this style of episode in the future, maybe with guests the next time! So email us some improv prompts and they may end up in the next episode!
And remember to give us 5 Stars and a positive review! This helps us so much!
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Ep. 10 - Session Prep 101
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
This week we’re talking prep! What should you, the DM, do in preparation for your game? That means we’re going over planning, organization, and all the tools to have ready!
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Ep. 9 - Worldbuilding 101
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
This week, we’re going to be covering the basics of how to prepare a D&D session, going over everything you might need for a fun game. We’re going to go over worldbuilding, NPCS, plot devices, and more!
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Ep. 8 - The Technical Nuts & Bolts for New DMs
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
This week we’re getting into the logistics of running a D&D game. We’re talking about battle maps, tokens, scheduling, and so much more! We'll cover some of our favorite websites, apps, and tools!
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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