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Want to learn the first steps for getting into Dungeons and Dragons? What about tips on being a Dungeon Master? D20 Academy provides all that plus interviews and discussions about storytelling, world building, and how to get the most out of the greatest game on earth.

Shiloh Kaneshiro


    • Mar 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 79:22


    The finale! In this episode of "Friends Like These", the Rebels and their allies make their final stand against the Empire. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 77: GAME FORGE: Magic The Gathering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 79:16


    In this episode of Game Forge, Gabe and Shiloh develop the Magic The Gathering tabletop roleplaying game, discussing concepts, dice mechanics, character creation, and more! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 76: Mission Imp-Possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 85:55


    Join Shiloh and Gabe as they try to combine two writing prompts into a film. Find out how their brainstorming somehow goes from the sci-fi Bourne Legacy to the wildest children's film you've ever heard of.

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 150:54


    The battle rages on! In this episode of "Friends Like These", our heroic Rebels help hold the line against the Imperial fleet in the stars, the sky, and on the land. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 75: Class Rebuild: Ranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 85:35


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Ranger class. Join us real-time as we rebuild and revise the Ranger! Follow along with the document, which you can find on our Discord. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 133:28


    The battle begins! In this episode of "Friends Like These", our heroes continue their rescue of the Prince's Sword and attempt to establish last-minute defenses against the impending Imperial assault. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 132:28


    The search goes on! In this episode of "Friends Like These", our heroes continue their search for the Prince's Sword, and find a few surprises along the way. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 74: GAME FORGE: Wayfarers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 92:48


    Game Forge is a brand new series where we come up with a tabletop roleplaying game in just one episode! This week, Gabe and Shiloh try to come up with their dream TTRPG, discussing themes, dice mechanics, character creation, and more! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 124:45


    The plot thickens! In this episode of "Friends Like These", our heroic Rebels travel to Kowak to find aid among the Zygerrian slavers of Sclavos. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 123:52


    The hunt continues! In this episode of "Friends Like These", our heroes and their search party continue to seek out the kidnapped Mandalorians. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 73: Why We Don't Like "The Mandalorian"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 74:41


    Gabe and Shiloh are joined by their friend Noah to discuss the first two seasons of Mandalorian. What they like about it, what they don't like about it, and the show's incorporation of fundamental story elements (or lack thereof). If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 101:10


    The battle rages on! In this episode of "Friends Like These", our heroes face off against a group of villainous mercenaries and explore the Mandalorian settlement of Arumorut. Look out for the exciting next installment next week Friday! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    STAR WARS Friends Like These (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 121:35


    The adventure begins! In the first episode of "Friends Like These", a group of Rebels answers a distress call and helps a colony of Alliance sympathizers prepare for an impending Imperial assault. Look out for the exciting next installment next week Friday! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 72: Class Rebuild: Paladin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 63:38


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Paladin class. Join us real-time as we rebuild and revise the Paladin! Follow along with the document, which you can find on our Discord. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 123:40


    The epic finale! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they face off against Lieutenant Stoeker and his Marines, and Gaddon and his Arlong Pirates! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 138:37


    The final battle begins! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they launch a final, desperate attempt to get to the Grand Line. Tune in next week to find out what happens next! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 71: Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 80:33


    Welcome to the second part of our Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Review where we go over the book's feats, group patrons, spells, magic items, puzzles, and more! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 104:26


    The finale approaches! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they plan their next moves against Stoeker. Tune in next week to find out what happens next! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 70: Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 114:26


    Welcome to the first part of our Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Review where we go over the book's Artificer class and subclasses! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 99:47


    The suspense is building! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they plan a daring prison break at the docks. Tune in next week to find out what happens next! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 69: Class Rebuild: Fighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 48:02


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Fighter class. Join us real-time as we rebuild and revise the Fighter! Follow along with the document, which you can find on our Discord. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 97:03


    The battle rages on! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they attempt to take down the devilish Lieutenant Charles and his marine minions. Tune in next week to find out what happens next! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 68: How to Create a Compelling RPG Character

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 71:26


    We discuss how you can create a multi-dimensional RPG character using concepts, backstories, character arcs, and more! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 82:32


    The adventure continues! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they prepare an ambush for the dastardly Lieutenant Charles. Tune in next week to find out what happens next! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 67: Story Settings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 78:10


    Shiloh and Brendan discuss storytelling in various settings (fantasy, sci-fi, weird history, etc.) If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 116:32


    The adventure begins! Join the Red Eye Pirate crew as they begin a dangerous series of escapades in Logue Town. Look out for the exciting next installment next week! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 66: Class Rebuild: Druid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 73:30


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Druid class. Join us real-time as we essentially build an entirely new class inspired by the Druid! Follow along with the document, which you can find on our Discord. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    ONE PIECE The Red Eye Pirates: Session 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 90:52


    The Red Eye Pirates assemble in the character creation episode of D20 Academy's brand new actual play series: ONE PIECE "The Red Eye Pirates"! Meet the fantastic cast as they build their crafty crew of pirates, ready to brave the dangerous waters of the popular anime series. Look out for the beginning of the adventure next week! If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 65: Player Character Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 58:37


    Shiloh is joined by Brendan to discuss Player Character Death. Learn how to deal with accidental PC death, resurrection, and new PC introductions. If you're an aspiring GM who wants to launch their own campaign, check out D20 Academy's brand new video lesson for FREE at www.d20academy.com!

    Episode 64: Onomancy (The Magic of Names)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 54:27


    By far the deepest and most intriguing topic the podcast has ever covered, onomancy is the magic of true names. Gabe and Shiloh discuss its Latin, Arabic, and historical roots, its history in D&D, and how it can be implemented into your games and worlds.

    Episode 63: Building a Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 76:20


    Shiloh sits down with fellow GM Brendan to discuss their various experiences and methods when GMing and building a campaign.

    Episode 62: Class Rebuild: Cleric

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 70:06


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Cleric class. Join us real-time as we discuss revisions, additions, and changes to the Cleric! Hop into our Discord so you can follow along with the document!

    IMPORTANT Podcast Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 19:58


    Shiloh and Gabe address the new state of the podcast before eating roasted goldfish and marshmallows (it'll make sense in the episode. Trust me)

    Episode 61: Class Rebuild: Bard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 66:54


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Bard class. Join us real-time as we discuss revisions, additions, and changes to the Bard! Follow along with the document, which you can find on our Discord.

    Episode 60: Pathfinder 2nd Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 70:53


    In this episode, we discuss Pathfinder 2nd edition. We talk about what it is, what we like about it, what we don't like about it, and if it is the game for you.

    Episode 59: World Building: Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 64:07


    The final installment of D20 Academy's World Building series dives deep into your settlement's magic and magic systems!

    Episode 58: 5th Edition Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 92:29


    In this episode, Gabe and Shiloh laugh, cry, and spiral into insanity as they go through the many things about DnD 5th edition they hate, find irritating, or want changed. If you too want to join us in ranting about this game we all love, grab a drink and a tissue box and give this episode a listen. Wizards of the Coast, we're sorry.

    Episode 57: Class Rebuild: Barbarian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 85:02


    This month's Class Rebuild features the Barbarian class. Join us real-time as we discuss revisions, additions, and changes to the Barbarian! Follow along with the pdf, which you can find on our Discord

    Unwelcome Spirits: Session 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 159:12


    The epic climax! Welcome to the fifth and final session of our play through of the 'Unwelcome Spirits' adventure featured in the new DnD sourcebook: The Explorer's Guide to Wildemount! Join Gabe, Shiloh, Hannah, Aslan, and Evan as they journey through the dangerous Brokenveil Marsh to recover the warlock guardian of Urzin.

    Episode 56: The 5 Room Dungeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 48:27


    This episode dives into the "5 Room Dungeon", a tool you can use to help plot, pace, and structure your dungeons and adventures.

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    Unwelcome Spirits: Session 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 112:41


    The mystery continues! Welcome to the fourth session of our play through of the 'Unwelcome Spirits' adventure featured in the new DnD sourcebook: The Explorer's Guide to Wildemount! Join Gabe, Shiloh, Hannah, Aslan, and Evan as they journey through the dangerous Brokenveil Marsh to recover the warlock guardian of Urzin.

    Episode 55: World Building: Settlements (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 57:27


    The sixth installment of D20 Academy's World Building series dives deep into your settlement's trade, business, military, and more!

    Unwelcome Spirits: Session 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 130:16


    The plot thickens! Welcome to the third session of our play through of the 'Unwelcome Spirits' adventure featured in the new DnD sourcebook: The Explorer's Guide to Wildemount! Join Gabe, Shiloh, Hannah, Aslan, and Evan as they journey through the dangerous Brokenveil Marsh to recover the warlock guardian of Urzin.

    Episode 54: Mythic Odysseys of Theros Review (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 70:38


    Join us as we dive into the second half of the new DnD sourcebook: Mythic Odysseys of Theros! Our thoughts on the adventures, treasure, monsters, and new mythic system included in the last chapters.

    Episode 53: Mythic Odysseys of Theros Review (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 77:49


    Join us as we dive into the first half of the new DnD sourcebook: Mythic Odysseys of Theros! Our thoughts on the world, races, subclasses, and new piety system included in the first few chapters. Look out for the second part of our review next week!

    Unwelcome Spirits: Session 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 110:52


    The adventure continues! Welcome to the second session of our play through of the 'Unwelcome Spirits' adventure featured in the new DnD sourcebook: The Explorer's Guide to Wildemount! Join Gabe, Shiloh, Hannah, Aslan, and Evan as they journey through the dangerous Brokenveil Marsh to recover the warlock guardian of Urzin.

    Episode 52: Class Spotlight: Wizard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 61:48


    This month's class spotlight features the versatile Wizard class! Gabe and Shiloh discuss what makes this class unique, go through details on its features and subclasses, and explain if this class is the class for you!

    Unwelcome Spirits: Session 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 158:59


    The adventure begins! Welcome to the first session of our play through of the 'Unwelcome Spirits' adventure featured in the new DnD sourcebook: The Explorer's Guide to Wildemount! Join Gabe, Shiloh, Hannah, Aslan, and Evan as they journey through the dangerous Brokenveil Marsh to recover the warlock guardian of Urzin.

    Episode 51: Exploration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 57:32


    This episode dives deep into exploration and immersion in your game. Includes tips, tricks, and conversations for both GM's and players on facilitating and enhancing world exploration!

    Unwelcome Spirits: Session 0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 136:41


    This exciting session 0 kicks off our play through of the 'Unwelcome Spirits' adventure featured in the new DnD sourcebook: The Explorer's Guide to Wildemount! Join Gabe, Shiloh, Hannah, Aslan, and Evan as they create their characters and discuss the adventure they're about to embark on.

    Episode 50: World Building: Settlements (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 58:00


    The fifth installment of D20 Academy's World Building series dives deep into your world's settlements, governments, laws, and more!

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