DM-Nastics: Jump That Shark!

DM-Nastics: Jump That Shark!

Author: The Block Party Network August 1, 2025 Duration: 27:39
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We talk about using different mounts in your games, including sharks! Inspiration: D&D Best Mounts Exercise: Jump That Shark! Lifting Partner: Sly Flourish 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: 50

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Podcast Episodes
332: Ancestral Analysis; Gnomes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:28
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down and talk about the Gnomes of the Gilded Glory of the Gregarious God Garl Glittergold. Bob World Builder Video Noble Knight Games Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonma…
DM-Nastics: House Rules! Vol. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:53
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We totally love all these house rules ... for someone else. Inspiration: House Rules for Fun and Memorable Moments Exercise: Talk…
331: Main Character Energy (feat. Jameson Olsen) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:15
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Jameson Olsen of Becoming the Main Character Podcast and discuss the ways we can add more Main Character Energy to our games. Becoming the Main Character Noble Knight Games Patreon @DMs…
DM-Nastics: Can’t Loot the Body [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:45
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: Monsters that can't carry loot, but have some somewhere. Inspiration: Monsters With Hidden Treasure Exercise: Can’t Loot the Body…
330: Best and Worst; Tier 1 Magic Items [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:00
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down and discuss the Best and Worst items to give out in Tier 1. Noble Knight Games Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Prone Badventure Club…
DM-Nastics: Quest for Knowledge! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:12
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We test our knowledge and talk about all the answers. Inspiration: Diabolical D&D Quiz Exercise: Our brains! Supplements: D&D Tri…
329: Plundering Pop Culture (feat. Dani aka Hofzinser) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
DMs Neal and Derrick sit down with Dani aka Hofzinser from How to be a Better DM to discuss bringing new to your table from anywhere and everywhere! How To Be A Better DM Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTun…
DM-Nastics: Wonderfully Weird World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:39
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: Every species you know the PCs will take. Inspiration: Best Weird D&D Species Exercise: Wonderfully Weird World Supplements: Pira…
328: Teaching New Systems (feat. Lewanika) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:28
DM Neal sits down with Lewanika Miller from Tabletop Journeys to discuss bringing new systems to your table! Tabletop Journeys Patreon @DMs_Block Discord Facebook Stitcher iTunes dungeonmasterblock@gmail.com Knocked Pron…
DM-Nastics: Gotta Move It Move! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Welcome back to DM-Nastics - the gym for Dungeon Masters to work out their minds! Content: We move right through this one! Inspiration: Best Mobility Spells Exercise: Gotta Move It Move! Light Bulb: Loke Battle Mats Twit…