Dungeon Busters

Deep in the heart of Nil’s Swamp Jìngxiān and Taika Highleaf prepare to infiltrate the lair of Ghussan the Pillager, a mighty lizardfolk queen with a ferocious following. Will our heroes retrieve the rare couatl egg or will they fall to reptilian might?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how to design lairs, lizardfolk, and couatl quests and more! Tune in as we put lairs to the test!

Thanks to our special guest Keith Ammann! Keith Ammann is the author of the blog and book The Monsters Know What They're Doing and the follow-up books MOAR! Monsters Know What They're Doing, Live to Tell the Tale and How to Defend Your Lair. He's been a Dungeons & Dragons player and DM for more than thirty years.

Far from civilization, “Lucy” Nightstorm, Quinifred Bilbo, and Isla Kereka march a wagon of fine spices and sugars along a dusty cliffside road. They’ve been hired by the Ikreotorean Trading Legian to transport these wares, but their path may be treacherous. Will our party safely deliver the goods, or does something wait in secret to ambush them and their cargo?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players are waylaid during a delivery job. Can they overcome this surprise and deliver the goods, or will they be overwhelmed? Tune in as we put Ambushes to the test!

Thanks to our special guests and hosts of the Roommate Lovers Podcast, Kyle Mantegna and Maggie Smith!

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Fitzroy Dopple and Tethrin Vice come upon a gruesome scene in a cave by the sea. Does this explain the nefarious activity taking place in Cove's End, or have the found a greater evil?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players find powerful magical items. Will they great advantages to our players, or have they gotten more than they bargained for? Tune in as we put Cursed Items to the test!

Thanks to our special guest, Kevin Ramberran! Kevin is a comedian, artist, and restaurateur. Host of the podcasts Oops All Segments and What We Do in the Basement (where he also DMs).

Season 2 is coming and we have an exciting line up of guests and topics. While we were hoping to drop season 2 Feb 1st, we've pushed back our official drop to focus on production so we can put out the most worthwhile episodes and schedule great guests. Thanks for your support and we'll see you back here February 22nd.

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Thanks to our special guest, Kevin Ramberran! Kevin is a comedian, artist, and restaurateur. Host of the podcasts Oops All Segments and What We Do in the Basement (where he also DMs). Catch more of him on the full episode dropping Feb. 22nd!

Thank you everyone who tuned in and listened to season one of Dungeon Busters! Also, a huge thank you to all of our wonderful guests who helped make this season possible. We had an incredible time putting this podcast together. End the year with us as we look back on all that went into the making of Dungeon Busters, some of our favorite moments, and what we are hoping for in 2023! Let us know your favorite episode or moment. Also, fill out the form below if you have an idea for season 2. Happy New Year from Dungeon Busters!

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this season one bonus episode we take a look back at our first season, what we took away, some favorite moments, and what we are looking forward to next year. Tune in as we put season 1 to the test!

After the death of their friend, Thena Ferntree and Wolfsbane Hammersmash embark on a quest to the Aruj Plateau in search of a feather that could win the favor of a local holy man with the power to resurrect the fallen. Their journey brings them face to face with vicious behemoths, gentle giants, and forgotten secrets. Will they be able to outwit the jaws of the jungle and bring their friend back from the brink of death, or will life find a way to end their adventure?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In the season one finale of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how dinosaurs can enhance your fantasy world. Starring Tommy Malouf as a grapple-happy half-orc and Michael C. Hyatt as a dwarf who knows his way around flowers on a journey. Featuring tips on running D&D for kids, advice on meshing dinosaurs with fantasy creatures, and testaments to the power of chokeholds. Tune in as we put dinosaurs to the test!

In an eerie graveyard outside Kraigfort, BJ Ban Jo Banjo and Henry Kraigfort VI discover a frightening green light and a ruckus coming from the tombs. Will they survive their late night misadventure? More importantly, did Diego, Michael, and Bailey set up these characters and this campaign for success with a thorough session Zero?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at running a session zero. Covering Player and DM goals and desires, Do’s and Don’ts, Safety tools, and character creation, Diego, Michael, and Bailey role-play a session zero. Along with a tuba filled play-test we hope this episode provides a helpful example when setting up a campaign . Tune in as we put “Session Zero” to the test!

In the bowels of a long-forgotten temple dedicated to an all-powerful god Elisandra Star and Schlepp Haimnech search for the fabled Helm of Regalis, a mystical item said to grant its wearer great power. The clerics who tended to this temple centuries ago may be long gone, but their handiwork remains in the form of elegant statues and deadly traps. Will our two treasure hunters escape with the helm in hand or will they fall victim to their greed?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at mechanical traps and how to optimize them in your own game! Featuring a drunken monk willing to lay it all on the line and a rogue with keen eyes, this episode shows you how a couple of spikes and spear can put even Level 12 characters on high alert. Tune in as we put traps to the test!

All dressed up and without an invitation, Cass A. Nova and Calihimbro Bayarea must devise a slick plan to gain access to Count Esther’s private ball. Using nothing but pure luck and raw charm, the duo must penetrate the obscure layers of high society to get an autograph from the mysterious Soprano.

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how effectively players can talk, lie, and deceive their way in to a fancy ball. Tune in as we put infiltrating high society to the test!

Thanks to our special guest, Nick Druzbanski!

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As the biggest festival of the year engulfs Ervo Deryon, Thistlebottom Phathands and Vhukath Ganathi abstain from pleasure in favor of coin. However when a simple escort contract becomes a mad dash through the raucous city, the pair will have to think on their feet as they race through the celebratory throngs.

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we break down what makes a good chase scene and give a practical example of how to put one in your campaign. Tune in as we put chases to the test!

Thanks to our special guest, Shane Schmidt!

In the abandoned ruins of an ancient abbey, Ketchup and Lysistrata follow the gory trail of dismembered villagers left behind by a band of bloodlusted gnolls. Will this monastic duo manage to rid the valley of its gnoll scourge or will Yeenoghu’s faithful bring his unyielding wrath upon the land?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at monks and see just what they can do when pushed to the limit. Listen in as the haregon drunken master uses his ears to his advantage and beware of Lysistrata’s Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer roar. Tune in as we put monks to the test!

Thanks to our special guest, Phil Vasquez!

After setting the Birdmage’s keep ablaze and fleeing into the blizzard, Rhubarb and Drogo find themselves face to face with a dizzying drop and an angry wizard at their backs. Will they find fortune with their stolen roc egg or will they be flung from the peaks of the Ice Crown Mountains?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we find out why hurtling adventurers off a cliff might not be as bad as it sounds. Perytons attack from above as the barbarian has a temper tantrum down below. Find out just how alluring a harpy’s song can truly be. Tune in as we put falling to the test!

Struck with Scarlet Cord, a fatal disease that lacerates one’s throat, Xynayla Labasia and Yule seek a cure for themselves and the nearby village. Hidden in the ruins of an ancient library, atop an abandoned mansion, the remedy is kept secret by a horrifying Nothic. Will they resort to violence as is typical or can they discover other means to gain the knowledge they seek?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we find out what other tactics one might use, other than attacking, to interact with intelligent creatures. Faced with desperate circumstances, will Zay and Yule bargain with the Nothic or will they resort to …aggressive negotiations? Tune in as we put bargaining with intelligent creatures to the test!

Thanks to our special guest, Kenya Ann Hall!

Orpheus and Scampi lead a troupe of refugees through subterranean ruins when they disturb a hive of vicious kruthiks. Will they be able to fight back against the thundering swarms and see daylight once more?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we try to create a sense of overwhelming odds against an unstoppable, innumerable horde. Our players fight off waves of kruthiks while trying to usher Strawberry-Blonde Aragon and his family to safety. While they succeed or will Scampi toot his last? Tune in as we put swarms to the test!

Orpheus and Scampi lead a troupe of refugees through subterranean ruins when they disturb a hive of vicious kruthiks. Will they be able to fight back against the thundering swarms and see daylight once more?

The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we try to create a sense of overwhelming odds against an unstoppable, innumerable horde. Our players fight off waves of kruthiks while trying to usher Strawberry-Blonde Aragon and his family to safety. While they succeed or will Scampi toot his last? Tune in as we put swarms to the test!

Thanks to our special guest, Katie Incardona!