How to Be a Better DM

Weekly Tips and Tricks on Thursdays

Listen as we talk about how to craft amazing stories for yourselves and your players. Join hosts Justin Lewis, Tanner Weyland, and Cayden Ottley every Thursday morning.

All Episodes

July 17, 2025

We’re Still Alive… But things are Changing

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

June 26, 2025

DM Lessons Learned from Standup Comedy with Kyle Shire

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

June 12, 2025

Brief Announcement + How to Restart Your D&D Campaign

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

June 5, 2025

Why Your Sessions Fall Flat—and the DM Energy Fix That Changes Everything

TL;DR:If your sessions start strong but crash halfway through, it’s not your story, your prep, or even your players—it’s your energy management.

May 29, 2025

Writing a Homebrew One-Shot: Part 6

Welcome back to the 6th installment of our short series on writing a Homebrew one-shot. In this episode, we're joined by our

May 22, 2025

No More Boring NPCS – Design a Better NPC with London Carlisle

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

May 15, 2025

The 4 Core Skills of Dungeon Mastery (Plus the Secret 5th One)

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

May 8, 2025

Should You Handhold New Players Into Loving D&D?

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

May 1, 2025

Build Cities That Breathe: Mastering “Show, Don’t Tell” in Worldbuilding

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

April 24, 2025

Why Doesn’t Your D&D Combat Feel Fun? Plus How To Fix It!

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

April 17, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Using AI in Your D&D Prep – Is it Helping You or Holding You Back

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D:

April 10, 2025

How to make Lifelike NPCs with DMs Shea and Kyle from Dungeon Master Talk

Here are today's sponsors:Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcastRoll and Play Press - Easier D&D: