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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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S3E4: Dalreth - Darrin Anderson

Raised on DnDSep 18, 2020

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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
S6E12: B2 The Keep on the Borderlands (Season 6 Finale)

S6E12: B2 The Keep on the Borderlands (Season 6 Finale)

As a thank you for all your support this season's final episode is an actual play recording of the classic Dungeons and Dragons module B2 The Keep on the Borderlands. I'm join by returning guests, David Okum and Brandon Traynor, and first time on the show Steven Cali, Peter Delios, Stephen Pritchard, and Daniel Wilson as they play DnD5e adventurers.
Aug 04, 202201:24:19
S6E11: Sojourners Awake - Jonathan Hardin

S6E11: Sojourners Awake - Jonathan Hardin

I'm joined by Jonathan Hardin of Sojourners Awake where we talk about gaming with family. We discuss how tabletop role playing games can help you slay the monsters in your own life and equip your children with the abilities to overcome challenges as adults.
Jul 19, 202234:45
S6E10: Bard RPG - Scriv the Bard
Jul 04, 202233:25
S6E9: Is Violence Necessary in TTRPGs? - Michael Low
Jun 18, 202243:49
S6E8: Creating Game Conventions - Alex Kammer

S6E8: Creating Game Conventions - Alex Kammer

I'm joined by Alex Kammer, the Director of Gamehole Con, who gives advice on running your own gaming convention, talks about his book ‘Thay: Land of the Red Wizards’ for Forgotten Realms, and shares his journey as a gamer-dad.
Jun 08, 202239:06
Summer of Gaming

Summer of Gaming

A quick message about gaming this summer and joining the Raised on DnD podcast community.
Jun 05, 202202:52
S6E7: Creating Gaming Clubs for Teens - Athenry Adventurers RPG Club

S6E7: Creating Gaming Clubs for Teens - Athenry Adventurers RPG Club

Athenry Adventurers RPG Club in Athenry, Galway, Ireland share their story of creating a tabletop role playing game club for their community. Listen as they share their tips and struggles of creating a place to promote the hobby and how you might be able to create a one, too! 

May 19, 202240:10
S6E6: Mother's Day Special - n00bMama

S6E6: Mother's Day Special - n00bMama

Happy Mother's Day to all the Gamer-Moms! Kate Pfuhler is the talented cartoonist behind n00bMama! She is our featured Mother's Day Gamer Mom and she talks about LARP (Live Action Role Playing) games and sharing her love of gaming with family.
May 04, 202236:30
S6E5: Redwrymling's Guide to Beholders - Daniel (Redwyrm)

S6E5: Redwrymling's Guide to Beholders - Daniel (Redwyrm)

Daniel is known throughout Twitter and Instagram as Redwyrm. He shares the creative tips he receives from his Dungeon Master, who happens to be Daniel's 5 year old son. Daniel shares his family's journey from homeschooling gamers to publishing their own monster manuals like upcoming "Redwrymling's Guide to Beholders" and "Redwrymling's Guide to Everything". Daniel is an accomplished lyricists who creates tabletop role playing game themed rap songs available on Spotify and iTunes!
Apr 18, 202240:00
S6E4: Babies & Broadswords - Jason Cassidy and Aaryn Easton

S6E4: Babies & Broadswords - Jason Cassidy and Aaryn Easton

In this episode, Jason Cassidy and Aaryn Easton of Even Footing Games talks with Raised on DnD Podcast about their flagship tabletop role playing game, Babies & Broadswords. Babies & Broadswords has been described as "Rugrats the cartoon meets Dungeons & Dragons" and is an excellent game to play with younger players and players who are young at heart.
Apr 04, 202235:51
S6E3: DnDnFamily - Benjamin & Amanda

S6E3: DnDnFamily - Benjamin & Amanda

Benjamin & Amanda are the creative couple behind DnDnFamily YouTube channel and Instagram. They fell in love with Dungeons & Dragons and shared that love first with friends and then with their children. Listen as they share their journey from gaming family to social media influencers! Their story inspires families to play Dungeons & Dragons together and to explore the many creative avenues our hobby opens up to players young and old.

Mar 19, 202237:31
S6E2: Dork Tower - John Kovalic

S6E2: Dork Tower - John Kovalic

This episode I'm joined by cartoonist legend, John Kovalic, the creator of Dork Tower. John takes us through his life as a gamer, introducing his family to ttrpgs, and the return of Dork Tower in book form with the Tao of Igor coming this May!
Mar 04, 202248:35
S6E1: Swole Initiative - Jay Foster

S6E1: Swole Initiative - Jay Foster

I am joined by the Viking DM, Jay Foster, creator of Swole Initiative Network coming to Twitch. He shares his story of gaming with family!
Feb 18, 202241:52
Season 6 Trailer

Season 6 Trailer

These interviews and more are coming up this season! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast listening apps.
Feb 11, 202201:36
S5E12: Gathering of the Ages - Spencer Borup

S5E12: Gathering of the Ages - Spencer Borup

I'm joined by Spencer Borup, the Game Master of the hit actual play podcast, Gathering of the Ages. Gathering of the Ages plays Paizo Publishing's Pathfinder 1e adventure path, Carrion Crown. Spencer talks with me about gaming with his family and how actual play tabletop role playing games are more complicated than just sitting around the table and pressing record.   

Feb 04, 202233:39
S5E11: Power Outage - Bebarce El-Tayib

S5E11: Power Outage - Bebarce El-Tayib

I'm joined by Bebarce El-Tayib the creator of Power Outage RPG. He is a husband, father, educational technologist and game designer.  We discuss kids and violence in RPGs, making RPGs more accessible to individuals with Special Needs, and how RPGs can improve kids behavior away from the game table.

Jan 18, 202247:57
S5E10: TTRPGkids - Stephanie Campbell
Jan 04, 202223:14
S5E9: The Griffin & Gargoyle Tavern - Daniel Colwell & Michael Paylor

S5E9: The Griffin & Gargoyle Tavern - Daniel Colwell & Michael Paylor

In this exclusive interview, Daniel Colwell and Michael Paylor tell how their love for tabletop role playing games has lead to their creation of The Griffin & Gargoyle Tavern. This interactive dining and gaming experience will be only available in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the birth place of Dungeons & Dragons. Daniel and Michael give us a behind the scenes look and foreshadow the adventures to come at The Griffin & Gargoyle. https://griffinandgargoyle.com/ 

Dec 04, 202130:10
S5E8: Family Fantasy RPG - Dr. Colin Anderson

S5E8: Family Fantasy RPG - Dr. Colin Anderson

I'm joined by the creator of Family Fantasy RPG, Doctor Colin Anderson. We discuss running tabletop role playing games for young players, how to handle violence, and his incredible 3 tier system designed help families with younger players.
Nov 18, 202127:36
S5E7: Year 2 Celebration - Live Event

S5E7: Year 2 Celebration - Live Event

Our 2 year anniversary was a Facebook Live Event featuring 11 return guests from seasons 1 - 4 and prizes for the audience in attendance. The guests included Rob Gruber of Good Times Games, Martin Lloyd of Amazing Tales, David Thompson of Everlore, Derek White the Geek Preacher, Thor Knai of Heavy Dragon, Jodie Brandt of QuestWise, BJ Hensley of Playground Adventures, Chris Pramas of Green Ronin Publishing, Diogo Nogueira of Old Skull Publishing, India Potter of Eartherial, and Bill Silvey TheDungeonDelver. You can watch the raw live event on Raised on DnD youtube channel or on our Facebook page. 

Nov 08, 202150:00
Your Personal Invitation

Your Personal Invitation

This is your personal invitation to attend our 2 year anniversary celebration! Prizes, surprise guests, and more!
Nov 02, 202101:12