DM-Nastics: C-C-C-Class Breakers

DM-Nastics: C-C-C-Class Breakers

Author: The Block Party Network April 7, 2026 Duration: 38:25
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: Time to break the mold! Inspiration: Builds That Can Break the Rules of Their Class Exercise: C-C-C-Class Breakers Light Bulb: Time Timer Twitter: @DMs_Block DM Neal's @joatmoniac DM Celeste's @cconowitch BlueSky: @dmsblock.bsky.social Discord: https://bit.ly/DMBanter Intro/Outro provided by: @bomBARDedcast Check them out at bombardedcast.com

Dungeon Master’s Block is a conversation about the craft, pressure, and peculiar joys of running tabletop roleplaying games. Hosted by The Block Party Network, this leisure podcast digs into the reality behind the screen, moving beyond simple advice to explore the human element of being a game master. Episodes tackle the creative hurdles, the logistical puzzles of campaign planning, and the subtle art of managing a table of friends-because the person running the game often has the most complex role to play. You’ll hear discussions on weaving compelling narratives, handling unexpected player choices, and recovering from those moments when the story hits a wall. It’s a space dedicated to the experiences of the dungeon master, acknowledging both the power to shape worlds and the occasional frustration when ideas don’t flow. The tone is collaborative and grounded, focusing on practical insights and shared stories from behind the DM’s screen. Tune in for a thoughtful and often humorous look at the responsibilities and rewards of guiding an adventure, all from the perspective of those who’ve been there. This isn’t about theory; it’s about the actual practice of creating a game everyone enjoys, including the person running it. Listen to the Dungeon Master’s Block podcast for genuine talk about building campaigns, fostering table chemistry, and navigating the endless possibilities of collaborative storytelling.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
307: DM Designing (feat. Wild Mage Press) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:49
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Hannah Rose and Clara Daly from Wild Mage Press to discuss ways to breakdown designing things for the table! Wild Mage Press Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonm…
DM-Nastics: Preparation D&D [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We tackle some tips for using pre written adventures! Inspiration: 8 Tips To Prepare A Pre-Written Adventure Exercise: Preparatio…
306: Epic Endings (feat. J Tyler Pennington) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
DMs Neal sits down with J. Tyler Pennington about how to make epic endings for our games! jtylerpennington.com Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Clu…
DM-Nastics: Barrow Been Built [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We delve back into the barrow we created and build more haunted traps! Inspiration: Build-A-Barrow Exercise Exercise: Barrow Been…
305: TTRPGs Are Meant to Be Fun (feat. Sammy Glicker) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:05
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Sammy Glicker about how we can make sure our TTRPGs are fun! Dungeons and Cabins Sammy Glicker Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked P…
DM-Nastics: Dodging the Rat Trap! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We talk about ways to kick off a new low level campaign that don't have rats. Inspiration: Forget Rats In Basements Exercise: Dod…
304: Block Party Holiday Gathering [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14:16
Ain't no party like a Block Party party! Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club Episode edited by: Neal Powell
DM-Nastics: Non-magical Rewards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:47
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We talk about ways to reward players that don't require an attunement slot. Inspiration: D&D: 10 Rewards That Aren't Gold Or Magi…
303: Where to Start Mapping (feat. Kate Korsak) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:54
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Kate Korsak and talk about the ways that you can start making maps for your games and worlds. All things Kate Korsak Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblo…
DM-Nastics: D&D Cartoon Weapon Breakdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We talk about the D&D Cartoon character's weapons and whether or not we would add them to our games! Inspiration: D&D Cartoon Wea…