🔥 D&D Interview with Amy Vorpahl | Dungeon Master, Dimension 20, Candlekeep Mysteries 🔥  

We sit down with Dungeon Master, musician, and official Dungeons & Dragons writer Amy Vorpahl (Candlekeep Mysteries, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons) for an in-depth conversation about creativity, teaching, and leveling up your DM skills. 

 In this episode, we discuss:
• Amy’s journey from performer to professional D&D creator
• Her approach to teaching Dungeon Mastering
• Writing for official Dungeons & Dragons books
• Her time in the Dome with Dimension 20
• Creating and producing her one-woman show, She’s Got NPC Energy: The Musical!  

If you’re a Dungeon Master looking to sharpen your craft — or a D&D fan curious about writing for official books — this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.  

🎵 Listen to Amy’s song “I DM” here:   [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuoy6xWeoxQ] • I DM by Amy Vorpahl: Official Music Video  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuoy6xWeoxQ]  

🎭 Learn more about She’s Got NPC Energy: The Musical here [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amyvorpahl/shes-got-npc-energy-solo-dm-musical-and-album-by-amy-vorpahl]

Background music by @Tabletopaudio [https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopaudio/posts]

The Joy of GMing with Special Guest Amy Vorpahl!

We conclude our adventure in progress with one of our favorite Actual Play teams — Survive This Crit! [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2]

Agents of D.E.A.D. at long last reach the attic laboratory of Dr. Vershmelzenkoper, an evil genius with designs on finishing his masterpiece! It's ALIIIIIVE! 

🕯️ Atop the Mansion, our heroes will face:

 * Evil machines crackling with destructive power️
 * Sinister Servants with Tricks Up Their Sleeves
 * And the mad scientist himself, and all his dark designs... 

Will our heroes make it out alive?? Or will the Agents of D.E.A.D. live up to their namesake and die? The answers to all this and more lie in store!

💀 Listen now for horror, hilarity, and high-stakes dice rolls! And don't forget to show Survive This Crit [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] some love!

🎧 Then step into the arena yourself — visit SlaydiumGames.com [https://slaydiumgames.com/] or join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to become part of the Slaydium community.

⚔️ The gate is open. Enter if you dare.

October Slaydium Games with Survive This Crit! Pt 03

We return to an adventure in progress with one of our favorite Actual Play teams — Survive This Crit! [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2]

The party has breached the second floor of the Malignant Mansion — a place where science and sorcery twist into something truly monstrous. In this Frankenstein’s Lab–inspired horror gauntlet, every discovery drips with dread… and every mistake draws blood.

🕯️ Inside the Mansion, our heroes will face:

 * Swarms of crawling hands 🖐️
 * Giant, bloodthirsty spiders 🕷️
 * And a ghost with an unforgettable grip… 👻

But here’s the real question: Can they survive a fight they started themselves?

Or will four become three before the night is through?

💀 Listen now for horror, hilarity, and high-stakes dice rolls! And don't forget to show Survive This Crit [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] some love!

🎧 Then step into the arena yourself — visit SlaydiumGames.com [https://slaydiumgames.com/] or join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to become part of the Slaydium community.

⚔️ The gate is open. Enter if you dare.

October Slaydium Games with Survive This Crit! Pt 02

It’s that frightful time of year when we once again attempt to SCARE THE PANTS OFF one of our favorite Actual Play teams — Survive This Crit! [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666444041?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2]

This time, the entire crew steps into a twisted Frankenstein’s Laboratory–style horror gauntlet, unfolding over three chilling episodes! Can Kylie, Nick, Chandler, and Rob make it out alive, or will they become spare parts for something… unholy?

🕯️ Inside the Malignant Mansion, they’ll face:

 * Carnivorous plants 
 * Swarming, hungry insects 
 * And something behind you in the mirror…

Can our heroes even survive the ground floor? Or will this become their final death save?

💀 LISTEN NOW for horror, hilarity, and high-stakes dice rolls — and don’t forget to show Survive This Crit some love by checking out their channel [https://www.youtube.com/@survivethiscrit] and hitting that follow button! 

October Slaydium Games with Survive This Crit! Pt 01

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with the writer, anthropologist, and designer of the game Stillfleet [https://stillfleet.com/], Wythe Marschall!

Listen as we explore: 

- The jostles and joys of creating your own TTRPG
- Finding the perfect people to collaborate with on your passion project
- Play testing and fine-tuning a game system you come back to again and again
- Building in a post-apocalypse world with cartoon physics 

Whether you’re a game designer, podcaster, or a creative of any kind, you’ll find delightful inspiration in this stimulating talk.

👉 Connect with Wythe on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wythe/]!
🎲 Listen to his podcast, Why We Roll [https://stillfleet.com/pages/why-we-roll]!
🧙‍♀️ Join his Discord [https://discord.com/invite/vu3vnm5] to learn more!

And don’t forget:
• Subscribe & share your thoughts in a comment
• Follow Narrative Feats on Blusky [https://bsky.app/profile/narrativefeats.bsky.social] and X [https://x.com/CaseyJones82350]
• Play a game with Casey on StartPlaying [https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones]!
• Send your questions to NarrativeFeatsPodcast@gmail.com

🎶 Music by Tabletop Audio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]
🎵 Theme by RJ Pirchinello

The Joy of GMing w Special Guest Wythe Marschall!

🎙️ A New Adventure Continues in the Slaydium – Welcome to Tavern Talks!

Get ready for chaos, comedy, and combat in the latest episode of Narrative Feats, the action-packed actual play anthology! Special guests Adam and Zach [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks] return to the Maze of the Minotaur—a deadly labyrinth where every turn could mean triumph or total disaster.

They're halfway to reaching the damsel Fither, before she meets a grisly fate. But in true Slaydium style, survival isn’t guaranteed—and every obstacle is shaped by the players' choices. Enjoy brutal battles bristling with brilliant banter!

🎲 Narrative Feats: Season 2 features Slaydium Games, an original homebrew D&D 5e setting packed with:

 * Immersive soundscapes
 * Cinematic combat
 * Ruthless arenas
 * And unforgettable stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Whether you’re a Dungeons & Dragons veteran or new to actual plays, there’s something here for every fantasy fan

👉 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and don’t forget to check out our interview series, The Joy of GMing, where we spotlight the brilliant minds behind the dice.

💬 Connect with the Narrative Feats crew:

 * Follow us on social media [https://www.tiktok.com/@slaydiumgames] for episode drops and behind-the-scenes content
 * Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to chat with fellow fans and the creators
 * Support our guests from Tavern Talks [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks]—follow them for updates, artwork, and more!

🌿 Enter the Slaydium. Embrace the chaos. Play for your life.

🎵 Music by Tabletop Audio [https://tabletopaudio.com/]

Slaydium Games with Tavern Talks Podcast! Pt 02

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with award-winning tabletop designer and mastermind behind the Dice Exploder [https://www.diceexploder.com/] Podcast, Sam Dunnewold! 

Together, we dive into:

•  the ins and outs of creating (and naming) a timeless sci-fi TTRPG
•  breaking down game mechanics one-by-one
•  the essence of a great heist game
•  prioritizing the creative process when you have a whole list of ideas

Whether you’re a game designer, podcaster, or a creative of any kind, you’ll find fresh inspiration in this stimulating conversation.

👉 Connect with Sam on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dunnewold-1817882aa/]!
🎲 Listen to the Dice Exploder Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dice-exploder/id1684883107]
🧙‍♀️ Join his Discord [https://discord.com/invite/PhJStRPQDa] to learn more!

And don’t forget:
• Subscribe & share your thoughts in a comment
• Follow Narrative Feats on Blusky [https://bsky.app/profile/narrativefeats.bsky.social] and X [https://x.com/CaseyJones82350]
• Play a game with Casey on StartPlaying [https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones]!
• Send your questions to NarrativeFeatsPodcast@gmail.com

🎶 Music by Tabletop Audio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]
🎵 Theme by RJ Pirchinello

 The Joy of GMing w Special Guest Sam Dunnewold!

🎙️ A New Adventure Awaits in the Slaydium – Welcome to Tavern Talks!

Get ready for chaos, comedy, and combat in the latest episode of Narrative Feats, the action-packed actual play anthology! This week, special guests Adam and Zach [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks] take on the Maze of the Minotaur—a deadly labyrinth where every turn could mean triumph or total disaster.

Their mission? Rescue the damsel Fither at the heart of the labyrinth before she meets a grisly fate. But in true Slaydium style, survival isn’t guaranteed—and every obstacle is shaped by the players' choices. Expect hilarious banter, high-stakes challenges, and some seriously unpredictable twists.

🎲 Narrative Feats: Season 2 features Slaydium Games, an original homebrew D&D 5e setting packed with:

 * Immersive soundscapes
 * Cinematic combat
 * Ruthless arenas
 * And unforgettable stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Whether you’re a Dungeons & Dragons veteran or new to actual plays, there’s something here for every fantasy fan

👉 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and don’t forget to check out our interview series, The Joy of GMing, where we spotlight the brilliant minds behind the dice.

💬 Connect with the Narrative Feats crew:

 * Follow us on social media [https://www.tiktok.com/@slaydiumgames] for episode drops and behind-the-scenes content
 * Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to chat with fellow fans and the creators
 * Support our guests from Tavern Talks [https://linktr.ee/taverntalks]—follow them for updates, artwork, and more!

🌿 Enter the Slaydium. Embrace the chaos. Play for your life.

🎵 Music by Tabletop Audio [https://tabletopaudio.com/]

Slaydium Games with Tavern Talks Podcast! Pt 01

In this episode, Casey Jones chats with Tom Watkin, the innovator behind Dungeons & Dragons at Work [https://dndatwork.com/]—a groundbreaking program that brings tabletop roleplay into the workplace to foster leadership, communication, and team growth.

Together, they dive into:

• How RPGs like D&D can develop real-world leadership skills
• What a corporate D&D session actually looks like
• Why Tom never scripts the ending of a story—and what that unlocks for players
• The power of play in professional spaces

Whether you’re a Game Master, team leader, or storytelling enthusiast, you’ll find fresh inspiration in this insightful conversation.

👉 Connect with Tom on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dungeons-and-dragons-at-work/]
🎲 Learn more about Dungeons & Dragons at Work [https://dndatwork.com/]
🧙‍♀️ Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] to keep the discussion rolling!

And don’t forget:
• Subscribe & share your thoughts in a comment
• Follow Narrative Feats on Blusky [https://bsky.app/profile/narrativefeats.bsky.social] and X [https://x.com/CaseyJones82350]
• Play a game with Casey on StartPlaying [https://startplaying.games/gm/caseyjones]!
• Send your questions to NarrativeFeatsPodcast@gmail.com

🎶 Music by Tabletop Audio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]
🎵 Theme by RJ Pirchinello

The Joy of GMing w Tom Watkin! 

The team from the Lizards & Locations podcast [https://linktr.ee/lizardsandlocations] returns to the deadly Jurassic Jungle of Slaydium Games—the brutal fantasy bloodsport where only the strong survive! 🦖💀

This time, our daring heroes take unexpected approaches to discovering traps, uncover a shortcut up the ziggurat, and face off against a massive T-Rex in an all-out battle for survival!

🎲 Narrative Feats continues its action-packed second season of anthologized actual plays with Slaydium Games—an immersive homebrew setting full of cinematic soundscapes, high-stakes combat, and unforgettable storytelling.

This season’s sandbox? D&D 5e! Dive into brand-new adventures built on the game mechanics you love.

Don’t miss a moment—subscribe now for new episodes and check out The Joy of GMing, our interview series spotlighting the brilliant minds behind the games!

💬 Connect with us!

• Follow us on social media [https://linktr.ee/caseyjonescaseyjones] for the latest updates.
• Join our Discord [https://discord.gg/ex6Q8qQwK6] community to chat with fans and the team!
• Show the fine folks at Lizards & Locations [https://linktr.ee/lizardsandlocations] some love! Check out their socials for news, art, and more.

🌿 Ready for adventure? Tune in and experience the chaos of Slaydium Games!
Music by Tabletop Audio

Slaydium Games with Lizards & Locations! Pt 02

Daring adventures, thrilling combat, and outstanding role play awaits you! Brace yourself for an Actual Play TTRPG podcast with cinematic music and sound! 

Join new teams of players and your award-winning podcast host, Casey Jones [https://caseyjonescaseyjones.com/] for an unforgettable thrill-ride, and experience one-of-a-kind stories told *like you were there.* 

Bold new adventures unfold season by season, picking up the baton of our inaugural series of Sci-Fi stories, 'Anywhere But Now'! (Have no fear, our first season of bracing tales isn't going anywhere!) 

These are Narrative Feats! Exciting things are coming your way... 

Music by TabletopAudio [http://tabletopaudio.com/]

Casey Jones

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