Raised on DnD

Raised on DnD

By Nick Cardarelli

Raised on DnD podcast helps enrich your family's gaming experience by bringing you interviews with parents, educators, game designers, and influencers. Join us as we delve into the many ways tabletop role-playing games inspire creativity, develop communication skills, and create lasting bonds among players.
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Raised on DnDNov 20, 2022
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S10E9: Crit Hit The Giant - Sean Winningham

S10E9: Crit Hit The Giant - Sean Winningham

I'm joined by Sean Winningham known on TikTok and YouTube as Crit Hit The Giant. He creates hilarious and insightful content helping gamers understand the new 2024 DnD rules and is now the co-host of the new hit podcast, Lore of the Realms.

Mar 04, 202545:38
S10E8: KatBratEDU - Kat Mahoney

S10E8: KatBratEDU - Kat Mahoney

My featured guest is Kat Mahony, a Visual Storyteller & Life Skills EDUtainer, with KatBratEDU. She brings over two decades of experience in visual storytelling, edutainment, and gamification, with a particular focus on work life balance for personal and professional growth through geek skills and edutainment. She is currently working on an animated web series with my daughter called Madness & Misfits. She presents speaking engagements and workshops focusing on integrating gamification and edutainment workshops and seminars into school curriculums, organizational causes, and business development for customer loyalty and employee retention.
Feb 21, 202547:42
S10E7: HeroesWanted - John Rodriguez

S10E7: HeroesWanted - John Rodriguez

I'm joined by John Rodriguez the creator of HeroesWanted.Kids. John shares his story of finding D&D and what inspired him to create an online D&D and Minecraft community for kids and teens that is safe, improves social skills, and creates lasting friendships.

Feb 10, 202534:55
S10E6: Pathfinder - Luis Loza

S10E6: Pathfinder - Luis Loza

I am joined by Luis Loza, the Creative Director, for Paizo's Pathfinder RPG. We discuss the Lost Omens campaign setting, 1st and 2nd editions of Pathfinder, and an exclusive sneak peak at the newest Pathfinder 2E books coming out later this year.

Jan 17, 202538:56
S10E5: Starfinder - Jenny Jarzabski

S10E5: Starfinder - Jenny Jarzabski

Celebrate 2025 with us as we feature Jenny Jarzabski, senior developer for Paizo's Starfinder 2nd Edition. We talk about how to go from fan to freelance writer, gaming with family, and even get some exclusive sneak peeks at what's coming for Starfinder 2nd Edition this year!

Jan 06, 202543:07
S10E4: Roll20 VTT - Riley Dutton

S10E4: Roll20 VTT - Riley Dutton

Roll20 is the most popular Virtual Tabletop (VTT) for gathering friends and family from around the world together to play table top roleplaying games online. Today's featured guest is Riley Dutton the Founder in Residence for Roll20. We discuss the difference between the TTRPG experience online vs in person, the origin of Roll20, and the newest features such as Jumpgate and DungeonScrawl.

Dec 22, 202435:55
S10E3: Coaches & Dragons - Autumn Wade

S10E3: Coaches & Dragons - Autumn Wade

I'm joined by Autumn Wade, the founder of Coaches & Dragons, who helps people with their personal development goals through Tabletop Role Playing Games. Autumn shares her personal breakthroughs thanks to Dungeons & Dragons and also how her methods have given people the role playing tools to over come the sabotaging gremlins in their lives.

Dec 05, 202446:41
S10E2: Beadle & Grimm's - Bill Rehor & Jon Ciccolini

S10E2: Beadle & Grimm's - Bill Rehor & Jon Ciccolini

Join us for a special episode that brings you the co-founders of Beadle & Grimm’s! Bill Rehor, the Host, and Jon Ciccolini, the DM, of the hilarious DnD TV show "Faster Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!" We discuss how they started playing Dungeons and Dragons to introducing their own children to tabletop role playing games!


Nov 18, 202442:34
S10E1: Chaosium - Rick Meints

S10E1: Chaosium - Rick Meints

Season 10 kicks off with the president of Chaosium, Rick Meints. Rick shares his journey from his childhood playing the original D&D to falling in love with RuneQuest to introducing his own children to TTRPGs. We discuss the return of Chaosium's Elfquest RPG box set now live on Kickstarter.

Nov 06, 202435:26
S9E12: Castle Brookmere - Actual Play Part 1

S9E12: Castle Brookmere - Actual Play Part 1

Our season finale is an actual play episode featuring an international ensemble of DnD enthusiasts from around the globe. We share the first 45 minutes of our playing the OSR adventure module, Castle Brookmere by Izegrim Creations. Castle Brookmere is a reimaging of the classic Endless Quest book Return to Brookmere. Special thank you to Monument Studios for the music and sound effects featured during this adventure.

Sep 20, 202445:19
S9E11: The Dex Legacy - Emily Inkpen

S9E11: The Dex Legacy - Emily Inkpen

I'm joined by Emily Inkpen, the writer and co-director of the BSFA Award-winning science fiction audio drama, The Dex Legacy. Emily is also the co-host of the Writer's Gym podcast and an avid D&D player. We discuss the difference between Dungeon Masters vs Writers, world building tips, and the benefits tabletop role playing have on individuals creativity and mental health.

Sep 01, 202452:18
S9E10: Therapeutic Dungeon Master - Rob Harvey

S9E10: Therapeutic Dungeon Master - Rob Harvey

Today I'm join by Rob Harvey a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who works closely with teens and adults with Autism. Rob explains how he uses D&D to help his clients build their confidence, create connections with others, and practice team work.

Aug 04, 202432:23
S9E9: Spellbinders - Andrew Auseon

S9E9: Spellbinders - Andrew Auseon

I'm joined by Andrew Auseon, the author of the Spellbinders book series. Andrew talks with me about how his own experiences growing up with DnD and shares how he loves gaming with his children and extended family. Find out more about the Spellbinders series and get an exclusive reveal about Andrew's upcoming works in this episode of Raised on DnD podcast.

Jul 18, 202442:08
S9E8: Shoshandshield - Shoshana Shellans

S9E8: Shoshandshield - Shoshana Shellans

Our Independence Day special episode features veteran, educator, and World Champion Armored Combat Duelist, Shoshana Shellans! Shoshana shares how her love for this extreme, full-contact sport began with gaming. Join us as we discuss how the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Armored Combat overlap.

Jul 04, 202431:42
S9E7: Old Men Rolling Dice - Jeremy Hall

S9E7: Old Men Rolling Dice - Jeremy Hall

Our Father's Day Special features pro-Dungeon Master Jeremy Hall of Old Men Rolling Dice on Instagram. We talk about growing up playing tabletop role playing games, reminiscing about our own fathers and how they reacted to our hobby, and teaching our own children about D&D.

Jun 18, 202444:41
S9E6: The Kids Table - Ryan Timpte and Allison Kunz

S9E6: The Kids Table - Ryan Timpte and Allison Kunz

We're kicking off the Summer of Gaming with Ryan Timpte and Allison Kunz the creators of The Kids Table! They share their personal and professional tips for gaming with children. They has been making content on Instagram and Youtube as well as creating downloadable resources for gamer parents on the DM's Guild.

Jun 04, 202449:11
S9E5: Simply Samurai - Spencer Waddell

S9E5: Simply Samurai - Spencer Waddell

I am joined by actor, historian, model, and internationally accredited stuntman, Spencer Waddell. We discuss how D&D at a young age inspired him to become a real life professional swordsman. We talk about the SCA, HEMA, AMMA, and historical African martial arts and how tabletop role playing games approach combat in different systems.

May 18, 202446:05
S9E4: GameMasterMom - Nicole Griffith

S9E4: GameMasterMom - Nicole Griffith

This is our 2024 Mother's Day Special! I'm joined by Instagram content creator Nicole Griffith @dungeonmastermoms and we talk about gaming and painting miniatures with young children. Nicole shares how playing D&D has had a positive effect on her family and how it can benefit yours as well.
May 03, 202429:37
S9E3: ModernSam - Ryan Arneson

S9E3: ModernSam - Ryan Arneson

"Every hero needs a Sam." I am joined by Ryan Arneson, a gamer dad, who is living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ). Ryan has tried many apps to help him focus and stay productive but they always fell short. So he has developed ModernSam, an app for people with ADHD to build their productivity and self-care using the power of gamification.

Apr 18, 202448:15
S9E2: Castle Brookmere - Giveaway Contest

S9E2: Castle Brookmere - Giveaway Contest

Find out how you can enter to win a copy of Castle Brookmere, a OSR module inspired by the classic Endless Quest book Return to Brookmere and an invitation to play in this adventure online with an assembly of Tabletop Role Playing Game personalities.

Apr 07, 202403:41
S9E1: Flight of an Orphan Thief - S.M. Radjy
Mar 18, 202436:55
S8E12: Dungeons and Drama - Kristy Boyce

S8E12: Dungeons and Drama - Kristy Boyce

Author, Kristy Boyce, brings here love of Dungeons and Dragons and her young adult romance writing together in her new book "Dungeons and Drama". Kristy Boyce gives us insight into the inspiration for her new book and how she found her high school sweetheart and future husband around the game table.

Dec 15, 202325:15
S8E11: Year 4 Live Celebration

S8E11: Year 4 Live Celebration

We celebrated 4 years of Raised on DnD podcast with another amazing LIVE event! Our special return guests are listed in order of appearance: Rob Gruber of Good Times Games, Diogo Nogueira of Old Skull Publishing, Punk Rock Jenny of TikTok, Stephen Wendell of Donjonlands.com, Daniel Estes of ReturntoBrookmere, Jason Cassidy of Even Footing Games, John Kovalic of Dork Tower, Matt Davids of DiceGeeks, Bill Silvey the Dungeon Delver, Adam Davis of Game to Grow, Michael Low of Luck of Legends, and Morgan Dangerfield of Heroes of Evermore. Give away Prizes were available for Live Audience members.

Dec 01, 202301:08:49
S8E10: Donjon Lands - Stephen Wendell

S8E10: Donjon Lands - Stephen Wendell

Veteran, Author, and World Traveler, Stephen Wendell joins us to discuss the joy of using the Holmes Basic Set of D&D, Solo Play, Game Therapy for Veterans, and how tabletop role playing games inspires creativity and education.
Nov 13, 202338:44
S8E9: The Mirrored Mountain - Part 1

S8E9: The Mirrored Mountain - Part 1

Join Daniel Estes of Return to Brookmere, Derek White the Geek Preacher, Bill Silvey the Dungeon Delver, Author Medardo Landon Maza Duenas, RPG miniature painter Blake McReady, and I in this special excerpt from our play through of Izegrim Creation's OSR module, The Mirrored Mountain.

Oct 24, 202301:00:08
S8E8: D&D for the Deconstructed - Ryan McLaughlin

S8E8: D&D for the Deconstructed - Ryan McLaughlin

I'm joined by Ryan McLaughlin the host of the new podcast, D&D for the Deconstructed. He shares his story of gaming with his family and how he is using tabletop role playing games for education, therapy, and his faith community. We discuss Call of Cthulhu, Curse of Strahd vs. She is the Ancient, Geek Therapeutics, the Satanic Panic, and who "the Deconstructed" are.

Oct 18, 202339:25
S8E7: Heroes of Evermore - Morgan Dangerfield

S8E7: Heroes of Evermore - Morgan Dangerfield

Morgan Dangerfield, the Dungeon Master and Author of Heroes of Evermore, joins me to discuss his love for Dungeons & Dragons, his streaming show, his first book, and his upcoming video game.

Oct 04, 202336:16
S8E6: Slaying Your Dragons - Punk Rock Jenny

S8E6: Slaying Your Dragons - Punk Rock Jenny

I am joined by TikTok influencer and inspirational Dungeon Master, Punk Rock Jenny! She shares her story about discovering tabletop role playing games through her students, sharing Amazing Tales with her son, and helping other survivors of domestic violence heal through therapeutic tabletop role playing game sessions

Sep 18, 202327:13
S8E5: Athletics Check - Johnny Stanton

S8E5: Athletics Check - Johnny Stanton

NFL Full Back, Johnny Stanton, shares his love of tabletop role playing games. Johnny talks about gaming with his wife and brother-in-laws and how that has deepened their relationships. He also talks about approaching his teammates to try their first D&D campaign. Johnny discusses his actual play campaign, Of Dawn and Dusk, available on YouTube as well as his new show, Athletics Check, on TikTok & Instagram.
Sep 04, 202332:49
Will Raised on DnD return?

Will Raised on DnD return?

Raised on DnD podcast has been gone for the summer but will it return? Find out in this exclusive announcement.

Aug 02, 202302:26
S8E4: Endless Quest Books - Rose Estes and Family

S8E4: Endless Quest Books - Rose Estes and Family

I'm joined by renowned author, Rose Estes, best known for the original Endless Quest series by TSR. Accompanying her are her three adult children, Daniel, Max, and Lydia. Daniel runs the ReturntoBrookmere Instagram page, Max is an author and illustrator, and Lydia is an author and mother. We discuss D&D History, Dyslexia, and new books.
Jun 04, 202348:06
S8E3: Mother's Day 2023 - Cassandra Cardarelli

S8E3: Mother's Day 2023 - Cassandra Cardarelli

Happy Mother's Day to all the Gamer Moms! I'm joined by educator and gamer, Cassandra Cardarelli, as we talk about gaming with teenagers, handling conflicting schedules within the family, and gaming with a serious physical injury. We discuss our recent gaming experiences Mount & Blade: Warband (5E Adaptation), Vampire the Masquerade, Save the Day: Superhero RPG, D&D 5E at The Side Quest, and our Palladium Fantasy campaign.

May 10, 202336:31
S8E2: Rogue Magic - Jonathan Fountain

S8E2: Rogue Magic - Jonathan Fountain

Jonathan Fountain is the artist and writer behind the hit TTRPG inspired fantasy story, Rogue Magic. He talks about his love for Dungeons & Dragons, how Rogue Magic was created and became so popular, and he shares how the board game Mice & Mystics has brought his family together and is preparing his children for tabletop role playing games.

Apr 21, 202327:12
Season 8!

Season 8!

Welcome back gamers to another season of Raised on DnD podcast!
Apr 13, 202302:25
S8E1: SideKicks & SideQuests - Kurt Crenwelge

S8E1: SideKicks & SideQuests - Kurt Crenwelge

Our guest today is Kurt Crenwelge, the host of Sidekicks & Sidequests Podcast. Kurt is a father and husband who's passion for tabletop role playing games has helped him create a unique resource for DMs/GMs. We discuss what his incredible show came about, some of his favorite episodes, and how you can utilize these characters in your own games or make your own.
Apr 04, 202330:01
S7E12: Therapeutic Gaming - Dr. Megan Connell, PsyD, ABPP

S7E12: Therapeutic Gaming - Dr. Megan Connell, PsyD, ABPP

Dr. Megan Connell returns to discuss her latest work in therapeutic gaming, using tabletop role playing games in clinical psychology. Dr. Megan shares the latest tabletop and board game titles she is currently playing at home with her family. Dr. Megan has begun HealthQuest: Innovative Therapeutics. She has authored a new, ground breaking, book titled 'Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy'. Join us as we discuss the future of tabletop role playing games in mental health treatment.
Mar 20, 202338:48
S7E11: Daggy DM - Brett Slater

S7E11: Daggy DM - Brett Slater

Travel with Raised on DnD to Eaton, Western Australia where I talk with Brett Slater the Daggy DM from DnDTikTok. Brett shares how playing tabletop role playing games with his family has greatly improved his communication with his children even away from the game table. Brett tells us the origin of his catch-phase "Dungeons and Dragons, baby!" We talk about his plans to run a GURPS adventure based on his home town of Bunbury. Brett shares how playing Dungeons & Dragons with his family has helped him overcome his anxiety and depression. 

Mar 04, 202321:01
S7E10: Let's Roll - Lucas Maxwell

S7E10: Let's Roll - Lucas Maxwell

I'm joined by High School Librarian, Lucas Maxwell, host of the "You should have been a Meat Shield" podcast and author of the new book "Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting Up Tabletop RolePlaying Games in Your School or Public Library". He shares his amazing story of helping a few students that individually come to the school library seeking information about Dungeons & Dragons that brings him back to a hobby he loved in his youth, grows a tabletop role playing club of over 50 students, and leads him to author his book.  
Feb 18, 202341:18
S7E9: The Nerdiest Stepdad - Ian Bowling

S7E9: The Nerdiest Stepdad - Ian Bowling

Ian Bowling is The Nerdiest Stepdad on TikTok and has been playing a D&D/ Star Wars tabletop role-playing game with his wife, two step-children, and brand new baby! Ian shares his thoughts on being a step-father and how tabletop role-playing games has brought his family closer together. We discuss the challenges & joys of gaming with younger players plus the inventive way he included their new baby into family game night. Be sure to visit Raisedondnd.com for all the links to The Nerdiest Stepdad's social media. 
Feb 10, 202336:26
S7E8: Chai and Games - Ronak Chitalia

S7E8: Chai and Games - Ronak Chitalia

I speak with the owner of Chai and Games, Ronak Chitalia, in Mumbai, India. We discuss having a space for gamers to meet, creating homebrew content to incorporate eastern mythos making it more accessible to new players in India, and his new tabletop gaming location called, "Bombay Board Game Club."
Jan 18, 202335:52
S7E7: Roll for Initiative - Jaime Formato

S7E7: Roll for Initiative - Jaime Formato

We are starting 2023 off with author, educator, and gamer-mom, Jaime Formato! We talk about how her family got her into playing Dungeons and Dragons and how it has inspired her new novel, 'Roll for Initiative'. After the episode, check out https://www.jaimeformato.com/ to access her "geeky resources" and get your copy of Roll for Initiative by Jaime Formato.

Jan 04, 202323:50
S7E6: d.and.d.family - Haley Kennedy

S7E6: d.and.d.family - Haley Kennedy

Haley Kennedy is the influencer from d.and.d.family on DND Tiktok! She talks with us about her love for Dungeons & Dragons, creating her content to help new players, traveling to FanX: Salt Lake City Comic Convention to run games for Mage Fire Gaming and benefit The Foundation for the Prevention of Violence (FPV).
Dec 18, 202230:49
S7E5: DM By Choice - Mitch Resler

S7E5: DM By Choice - Mitch Resler

Mitch Resler is DM by Choice, an influencer on DnD TikTok. He shares his story of gaming at a young age, rediscovering D&D later in life, and helping organize tabletop role playing games for local middle and high school students.  

Dec 04, 202235:18
S7: Year 3 Celebration - Live Event

S7: Year 3 Celebration - Live Event

Our 3 year anniversary was a Facebook Live Event on November 13th of 2022. This event features 7 return guests and prizes for the audience in attendance. The guests included Mike Lowe from Luck of Legends (S6E9), Bill Silvey the Dungeon Delver (S3E8), Daniel & Mike of The Griffin and Gargoyle (S5E9), Spencer Borup of Gathering of the Ages podcast (S5E12), and my sons, Josh (S1E4) & Zach (S5E2). You can watch the raw live event on Raised on DnD YouTube channel or on our Facebook page. 
Nov 23, 202250:33
Guest Showcase

Guest Showcase

Here are just some of the guests from Seasons 1 - 7!
Nov 20, 202203:19
S7E4: Game to Grow - Adam & Adam

S7E4: Game to Grow - Adam & Adam

I'm joined by Adam Davis and Adam Johns, the founders of the non-profit organization Game to Grow and creators of Critical Core. We discuss how their game, Critical Core, is created for intentional play and helps people on the Autism spectrum improve social interactions through gaming. We dive into their amazing work with Children's Hospitals and how virtual tabletop roleplaying has been instrumental in helping more children around the globe.  

Nov 18, 202240:10
S7E3: Mad Gnome Gaming - Rulon Leman

S7E3: Mad Gnome Gaming - Rulon Leman

Listen to this episode with the creator of Mad Gnome Gaming, Rulon Leman! We discuss his incredible setting and how his life has changed thanks to tabletop role playing games!
Nov 04, 202233:18
S7E2: Confessions of a Geek Bard - Mikey Mason

S7E2: Confessions of a Geek Bard - Mikey Mason

Comedy Rock Geek, Mikey Mason, talks about gaming with his family and we discuss "player agency" especially as it pertains to younger players. Mikey Mason shares insight into his newest music and upcoming creative projects such as his "Gaming with My Kids" podcast, "In the Verse" Podcast, and his book "Confessions of a Geek Bard" coming January 2023. 

Oct 18, 202255:60
S7E1: Rolls of Redemption - Janine and Peter Jones

S7E1: Rolls of Redemption - Janine and Peter Jones

Season 7 kicks off with Janine and Peter Jones of the hit Twitch channel, Rolls of Redemption! We discuss their personal journeys to tabletop role playing games and Peter shares his experience being Raised on DnD! 

Oct 04, 202224:34
Season 7 Preview

Season 7 Preview

Season 7 Preview

Sep 05, 202207:24