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Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast

The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast is a TTRPG podcast that helps collaborative storytellers build great campaigns using psychology. Each episode dives into different aspects of tabletop roleplaying games, and offers listeners (psyclithids) tricks of the trade for how to improve their own games. Your host, Robert Walker, is a longtime DM and holds a MS in I/O Psychology. He is also the author of “Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in any System.”

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Creature Centered Campaigns w/ Matt & Bobby from Twenty Sides Jan 15, 2023

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Today I am joined by Matt and Bobby of the Twenty Sides Podcast to discuss their show and our main topic, creature centered campaigns.
In knowledge check I'll be talking about the debate that violent games lead to violent behavior.

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In today’s Tricks of the Trade, I have asked Matt and Bobby to share one idea each on a specific creature to use to build a campaign around. I also share an idea of my own.

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Twenty Sides, a fast-paced, story-driven, actual-play Dungeons and Dragons podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Knowledge Check References and Links
Do violent games lead to violent behavior?

Cunningham, S., Engelstätter, B., & Ward, M. R. (2016). Violent video games and violent crime. Southern Economic Journal, 82(4), 1247-1265. Retrieved from https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=114818624&site=ehost-live&scope=site

de Wolf, A. (2012). Make Money, Not War: Steven Pinker’s “The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined.” The Independent Review, 17(1), 127–149.

Gentile, D. A., Bender, P. K., & Anderson, C. A. (2017). Violent video game effects on salivary cortisol, arousal, and aggressive thoughts in children. Computers in Human Behavior, 70, 39–43. Retrieved from https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.045

Lord, D. (2002). Killing monsters: Why children need fantasy, super heroes, and make-believe violence. LIBRARY JOURNAL, 127(5), 102–103.

WePlay. (2021, October 9). How many people play video games. How Many People Play Video Games | WePlay Esports Media Holding. Retrieved October 12, 2022, from https://weplayholding.com/blog/how-many-people-play-video-games-in-the-world/

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To Retcon, or Not to Retcon w/ Dustin Archer Jan 08, 2023

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In todays episode I'm joined once again by my friend Dustin to discuss retcons. What they are, when they can occur, and when they should be used or not.

Tricks of the Trade Information & Links

We discuss situations in which we feel a retcon is acceptable even if a lot of time has passed.

Guest Bio & Links

Dustin Archer is a lifelong gamer and has been part of my gaming group for over 25 years. He was the individual responsible for my own introduction into the TTRPG world and ran the first game that I played in. We still game together weekly.

Knowledge Check References and Links

MssngrDeath. (2016, December 13). The art of the retcon. DMing with Charisma. Retrieved December 28, 2022, from https://www.dmingwithcharisma.com/2016/12/the-art-of-the-retcon/
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Monte Cook on Worldbuilding Jan 01, 2023

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Hello and welcome to the Season 2 premier! On this episode I sit down with the legendary Monte Cook and we discuss his background and the elements of worldbuilding.
Tricks of the Trade Information & Links
On Tricks of the Trade we discuss some ideas to get you into building worlds of your own.
Guest Bio & Links
Having worked as a professional writer for almost 30 years, Monte Cook can honestly say that he’s never had a real job. As a game designer, he’s worked on hundreds of products, including as a codesigner of D&D 3rd Edition, and designer of HeroClix, Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, Ptolus, Arcana Evolved, Numenera, and so much more, including a number of Planescape products, Call of Cthulhu d20, Monte Cook’s World of Darkness, a whole bunch of d20 stuff, and—going way back—products for Rolemaster and Champions. As a fiction writer, he has published numerous short stories and two novels, The Glass Prison, a heroic fantasy set in the Forgotten Realms, and Of Aged Angels, a modern day conspiracy and paranormal tale. He attended both the prestigious Clarion West SF&F writer’s workshop and the NASA-funded Launchpad workshop. As a comic book writer, he has written a limited series for Marvel Comics called Ptolus: Monte Cook’s City by the Spire, as well as some shorter work. As a nonfiction writer, he has published the wry but informative Skeptic’s Guide to Conspiracies.
Monte Cook Games
RPG Design Theories With Monte Cook on Substack
Knowledge Check References and Links
In Knowledge Check I look back to the 3rd edition Dungeon Master's Guide and use it's suggestions to give you a lot more to think about when it comes to building your own worlds.
Monte Cook, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams (September 2000). Dungeon Master's Guide 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0786915514.

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The Introspective Leader Podcast: Robert Walker: Role-Playing, Psychology, and Leading Dec 08, 2022

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I am featuring this episode of the The Introspective Leader Podcast which I had the pleasure of being on!
In this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss with Robert Walker--DM, corporate manager, and student of organizational psychology--how game role-playing can enhance, and is enhanced by, one's understanding of human psychology and how that understanding can translate into one's role as a leader and a manager. And be sure to check out Robert's podcast, The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast and his book, Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in Any System.
For additional management resources and information, please visit us at: https://managementworksmedia.com
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BONUS: Welcome to Dragon Talk w/ Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble Nov 13, 2022

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On this amazing bonus episode I am joined by the hosts of Dragon Talk, the Official D&D Podcast, Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble. We discuss their upcoming book, stories from their book and show, and talk about how amazing the community of TTRPGs is, how D&D has something for everyone, and the power of this community to make positive changes in the world and our personal lives.
In Tricks of the Trade Shelly and Greg give us some ideas and inspiration to use as we venture forth as part of this wonderful community.
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Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito

Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo

Welcome To Dragon Talk Pre-Order - https://uipress.uiowa.edu/books/welcome-dragon-talk

Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub

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Season 1 Finale W/ Nate, Joe, & Dustin Oct 30, 2022

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Today I am joined by three of my gaming companions as we wrap up Season 1 with discussions about changes to next season's format, our favorite moments of season 1 and games we played in this year, and a couple of tangents along the way.
In Tricks of the Trade we each give our #1 piece of advice to make your games better, and I have a very special guest announcement for a bonus episode airing next month, Greg Tito & Shelly Mazzanoble cohosts of the official D&D podcast, Dragon Talk, will be joining me on November 13th, 2022 to discuss their upcoming book! So excited about this interview and I can't wait to release it for you!

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Author J.V. Hilliard and Turning RPG Stories into Novels Oct 23, 2022

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In today's session I'm joined by author J.V. Hilliard, the author of The Warminster Series. We discuss his novels, his background as both a role-player and a Dungeon Master, where he found inspiration for his stories and his main characters, and more.
In Tricks of the Trade Joe gives us some ideas for how to go from telling stories, to writing them.
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Buy The Last Keeper
Buy Vorodin's Lair
Amazon Author Page
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Dragon Moon Press
Altered Reality Magazine

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The Value of Comic Relief in TTRPGs w/ Dungeon Radio Hour Oct 16, 2022

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On today's episode I am joined by Dalton Riddle and Andrew Gehrlein, two of creative minds behind Dungeon Radio Hour, an improve comedy actual play 5E podcast. We chat about their show and what makis it so enjoyable and unique and also talk about comedy and the value that being a little silly can add to tabletop games. We also devolve into laughter at least a few times...
In Tricks of the Trade the three of us each have an idea for how to give your own games a bit of comic relief.
Check out Dungeon Radio Hour on Instagram where you can find a link to all the places you can follow their work.
https://www.instagram.com/dungeonradiohour/

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Making RPGs Less Complicated w/ Cory & Chaney from Super Blood Moon Studios Oct 09, 2022

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In today's session I talk with Chaney Hereford and Cory Holman, the creators of Super Blood Moon Studios and their upcoming RPG Realms of Elghrune. We discuss how their system came about and how it can make playing TTRPGs less complicated especially new players.
Chaney also discusses how roleplaying games, have contributed to management of living with schizophrenia and creating a space where he can understand the weight and acceptance of choices.
www.realmsofelghrune.com
Discord - https://discord.gg/sMDNsJXU8Y
Instagram - @realms_of_elghrune

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The Psychology of RPG Friendships w/ Tom Sanderson Oct 02, 2022

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In todays session I'm joined by Tom Sanderson, the host of the podcast Tom Meets Interesting People, and we discuss his university dissertation of the formation of friendships through roleplaying games.
In Tricks of the Trade we discuss ideas for DMs to use as icebreakers when making new friends around the table.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2F1IPzbKUKgEEq101kyU6w?si=02182f373b1c44d7
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