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D&D Live 2019: The Descent Special Episode 1 May 23, 2019

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On this week's special episode of Dragon Talk, we're taking you with us to Los Angeles as we unveil our brand new adventure, Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus from D&D Live 2019! First, Host Anna Prosser interviews Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford, and Kate Welch in the opening ceremonies with the official announcement. Later, Greg & Shelly interview a myriad of special guests on day one of the event, including team members of Wyrmwood, WizKids, Beadle & Grimm's, Penny Arcade, and B. Dave Walters. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 02:51: D&D Live Opening Ceremony 34:38: Interview with Wyrmwood 47:01: Interview with WizKids 58:00: Interview with Beadle & Grimm's 1:05:26: Interview with Penny Arcade 1:16:40: Interview with B. Dave Walters 1:24:25: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Chris Funk of The Decemberists at D&D Live May 16, 2019

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Following another singing intro (don't worry folks, it doesn't last long), Greg and Shelly chat with an actual musician, Chris Funk of the Decemberists! Chris calls in to discuss Portland vs. Saltmarsh, upcoming musical recordings, and of course his appearance at D&D Live: The Descent. But first, Chris Perkins talks through the contentious Blood War in this episode's Lore You Should Know. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 14:51: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 36:18: Interview with Chris Funk 1:28:04: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Deborah Ann Woll on Relics & Rarities at D&D Live May 09, 2019

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Creator, actor, and storyteller Deborah Ann Woll comes on to discuss putting together Relics & Rarities, what the characters are like and what they'll be playing at D&D Live 2019: The Descent! The full schedule and updates, as well as a video dashboard to watch the entertainment and D&D play can all be found at dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019. Relics & Rarities kicks everything off at 2pm PT on May 17! In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about how the city from the Baldur's Gate video games is ruled and organized. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 16:24: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 39:03: Interview with Deborah Ann Woll 1:40:29: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Eugenio Vargas, plus The Dark Eight May 02, 2019

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Do you like pina coladas? Getting caught in the rain? How about joining Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble for this week's Dragon Talk! Eugenio Vargas (DM Jazzy Hands) joins them as Dungeon Master for the actual play podcast The Last Refuge (as well as a great many other projects). Plus, not six, not seven, but in today's Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins discusses The Dark Eight! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 11:19: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 29:39: Interview with Eugenio Vargas 1:27:22: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

Wolfgang Baur & Steve Winter on Ghosts of Saltmarsh Apr 25, 2019

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Shelly is back in town and we are super psyched to banter the night away on the mic about all of the happening at D&D Live 2019: The Descent (dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019). Also in town are Wolfgang Baur and Steve Winter from Kobold Press in the studio to talk about their work bringing the adventures from Ghosts of Saltmarsh up to fifth edition, and to throw some 40-year-old fantasy shade. In LYSK, Chris Perkins expounds more on the Lady of Pain and her place in the multiverse. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble 19:43: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 40:15: Interview with Wolfgang Baur and Steve Winter 1:34:57: Outro with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble

The Broken Pact on D&D Live Apr 18, 2019

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Reuben Bresler has put together an amazing story set in the world of Ravnica in collaboration with The Tome Show and that story is called The Broken Pact. Reuben and cast-members Ashlen Rose, and Jorden Pridgen join host Greg Tito to talk about what makes the show special, what it's like to play a city-based campaign in Ravnica, and what's exciting about the season two finale. Not to mention how excited they are to be at D&D Live 2019: The Descent on May 17-19 in L.A. Watch their finale and their session at D&D Live on twitch.tv/dnd! Sage Advice - Jeremy Crawford and Greg Tito embrace their inner monsters with Monster Customization. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito 15:34: Sage Advice with Jeremy Crawford 1:02:34: Interview with Reuben Bresler, Ashlen Rose, and Jorden Pridgen 2:04:08: Outro with Greg Tito

TK Johnson on Storytelling with D&D Apr 11, 2019

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Greg invited multi-time Dragon Talk guest and social media expert Lysa Chen to take on co-hosting duties for this episode. We talk about what to expect at D&D Live 2019: The Descent (http://dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019). 3-day badges on sale now! Then in the interview, Lysa and Greg chat with TK Johnson, Dungeon Master of Tales from the Mists and moderator on the D&D Twitch channel about their history with the game and how cooperative storytelling can be so fun. In Random Character Generator, Kate Welch and Greg Tito make up the backstory for Mormaer Amakiir - a terrible warlock character that was lots of fun to design. Check out Mormaer on D&D Beyond - https://ddb.ac/characters/10688682/C0CsX5. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito and Lysa Chen 18:22: Random Character Generator with Kate Welch 45:01: Interview with TK Johnson 1:33:08: Outro with Greg Tito and Lysa Chen

Ludia on Warriors of Waterdeep Apr 04, 2019

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No Shelly makes Greg feel sad, but he is excited to speak with Stephen David Wark from Ludia on the new mobile game Warriors of Waterdeep available everywhere soon. Greg also talks about D&D Live 2019: The Descent coming to L.A. on May 17-19. You'll be able to watch it all livestreamed but fans can also buy 3-day badges to sit in the studio audience for the unveiling of the new storyline, watch live D&D entertainment, and get merch you can't get anywhere else. In Random Character Generator - Kate Welch describes Bilhim, the feral tiefling sorcerer created on the fly. Check out Bilhim here: ddb.ac/characters/10230748/Eg1jeu. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito 10:27: Random Character Generator with Kate Welch 35:36: Interview with Tia Zimmer 1:18:35: Outro with Greg Tito

Tia Zimmer on Streaming & Drow Mar 28, 2019

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Visiting the Wizards office was a dream for Tia Zimmer (@roleplayers_TV), and hosts Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito are known to MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE. Tia joins us for the introductions before we interview her on why Lolth and the Drow mean so much to her, how she got started playing D&D, and what she's streaming now: Hint @PlayNeverwinter! On Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins talks about the Nine Hells and what it feels like on the River Styx. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble 16:20: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 37:43: Interview with Tia Zimmer 1:30:01: Outro with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble

Arnie Niekamp on Designing Improv Games Mar 21, 2019

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Dragon Talk hosts Shelly Mazzanoble and Greg Tito talk about meta-gaming anxiety before they speak with Arnie Niekamp, creator and host of Hello from the Magic Tavern. The conversation with Arnie flows from game design, to improv comedy and dungeon mastering before getting into how the podcast Arnie hosts from the magical world of Foon was created. In Lore You Should Know, Chris Perkins goes into more detail on the Dead Three: Bane, Bhaal, Myrkul. Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00: Intro with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble 15:32: Lore You Should Know with Chris Perkins 42:24: Interview with Arnie Niekamp 1:39:00: Outro with Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble

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