Game Master Speakeasy

Important Announcement

The Record Button — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:04:09 -0500

Hello everyone, Mr. Wilson here with an important announcement.

As of yesterday, Game Master Speakeasy will be going on indefinite hiatus due to repeated technical issues. While we don't have a definitive return date, we will announce the show's return here on our Facebook page.

We'd like to thank all of you for listening so far and look forward to picking the show up again soon.

This Week's Password Is: "Renovation"

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Episode 23: Initial Thoughts on One D&D

The Record Button — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to the Game Master Speakeasy. This week, Cody & Lance discuss the playtest for One D&D and their initial thoughts on the new rules and changed rules in this new iteration of Dungeons and Dragons.

This Week's Password Is: "Gygax"

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 22: Worldbuilding and Where to Start

The Record Button — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

It's happy hour at the Game Master Speakeasy while Cody & Lance discuss good places to start when building a fantasy world of your own. Pull up a chair and pull out the notebooks, graph paper, and pencils because it's time to get building!

This Week's Password is "Pantheon"

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Episode 21: Gearing Up With Magic Items

The Record Button — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Come on into the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss using magic items (and other similar, setting-dependent equipment) and how to make them memorable.

This Week's Password is "Upgrade"

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 20: The Balancing Act of Rules vs. Rule of Cool

The Record Button — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Technoghosts continue to haunt the Game Master Speakeasy while Cody & Lance discuss the balancing act game masters perform to keep their players engaged.

This week’s password is: “Acrobatics”

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 19: Creating Memorable Role-Playing Moments

The Record Button — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Step in from the summer heat and into the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss ways to make roleplaying memorable in your games.

This Week's Password is: "Performance"

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 18: In Defense of the Wooden Boulder: Making your Combat Immersive

The Record Button — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The storm rolls on outside of the Game Master Speakeasy but inside you can listen to Cody & Lance discuss keeping combat in your games interesting and engaging.

This week’s password is: “Initiative”

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 17: License to Thrill: Our thoughts on Licensed Games

The Record Button — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The rain keeps coming but the everburning hearth is warm here in the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss their thoughts on licensed tabletop roleplaying games.

This week’s password is: “Thunderclap”

Editor's Note: Audio static begins around 14:40 and ends 15:44

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 16: Wisdom From The Future! Advice For Our Younger Selves

The Record Button — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Step out of the rain and into the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance answer another listener email asking about game mastering advice they would give to their younger selves.

This week’s password is: “Sending”

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 15: Don't Fear the Reaper. Character Death and Handling Loss

The Record Button — Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance answer a listener email asking about how to utilize and handle in-game deaths.

This week’s password is: “DEATH”

(POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR DEADLANDS LORE)

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 14: "It's Your Game, Own It!" Structuring Quests for Greater Adventures

The Record Button — Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss how to structure your quests and adventures to make your games run smoother and be more engaging.

This week’s passwords is: “Geas”

Have a question for the hosts? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 13: Remembering Rules: No Mind Palace? No Problem!

The Record Button — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Come in from out of nowhere before you start falling to pieces in this week’s episode of Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance answer a listener's email on how to learn and retain rules as a Game Master.

This week’s password is: “Epic”

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 12: Failing Forward: The Show Must Go On!

The Record Button — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0500

This week at the Game Master Speakeasy, Cody & Lance discuss handling player failure as both a Game Master and a player. Embrace the suck and fail forward with us!

This week’s password is: “Fumble”

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 11: "Conflict! Fuel for the fires of drama!"

The Record Button — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Join Cody & Lance at the Game Master Speakeasy as they discuss handling player conflict both in game and at the table. Do you have an ongoing issue or a problem player? Then this episode is definitely for you!

This week’s password is: “Alignment”

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 10: Building Character(s)

The Record Button — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Come on out to the Game Master Speakeasy where this week Cody & Lance give suggestions on building interesting and believable characters for your games!

This week's password is: "Animate"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Music provided by:
Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chance
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5745-the-ice-giants
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 9: "I'm Going On An Adventure!" (Part 2): Players

The Record Button — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Last time, Cody & Lance discussed tips for first time Gamemasters, and this time it's the Players turn! Join our hosts and learn valuable information to help you jump into the game easily for the first time.
This episode also continues our fun drinking game from the previous episode if you're of legal age to drink.

This week's password is: "Second Round"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 8: "I'm Going On An Adventure!" (Part 1): Gamemasters

The Record Button — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Join Cody & Lance at the Game Master Speakeasy as they discuss things you should know as a first time game master. If you're able to join us for a legal drink, this episode features a drinking game! Can you count how many times Lance and Cody had to drink? Put how many times they did in the comments or a review and post your own score!

This week's password is: "Hangover"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 7 - Getting Creative: Our Process for Both Game and Character Creation

The Record Button — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Grab a pint at the Game Master Speakeasy; In this week’s episode, Cody and Lance talk about their creative process, from building worlds to fleshing out the creatures that live within those worlds.

This week’s password is: “Illusion"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Music provided by:
Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4983-crowd-hammer
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 6: Tabletop Games Are For Everyone

The Record Button — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Welcome back to the Game Master Speakeasy; In tonight’s episode, Cody and Lance discuss who tabletop gaming is for and what it means to them in a particularly wholesome discussion of friendship and adventure.

This week’s password is: “Friends”

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 5: Buy Low, Sell High: Get Your Players Invested in Your World

The Record Button — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Come visit the Game Master Speakeasy; Tonight, Cody and Lance ring in the new year with a discussion on player engagement, truly getting your players hooked on the game you're running.

This week's password is: "Phantasmagoria"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 4: "Missteps and Mistakes We've Made at the Table"

The Record Button — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:34:19 -0600

As Gamemasters; we've all made some mistakes. Some we learn from, others make for fantastic stories.
Join us at Game Master Speakeasy with Cody and Lance as they discuss some of the missteps and mistakes they've made at the gaming table.

This week's password is: "Error"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Music used in this episode:
Smoking Gun by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4378-smoking-gun
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 3: "A Game Master's Dilemma: To Fudge or Not?"

The Record Button — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0600

Join us at the Game Master Speakeasy; Tonight, Cody and Lance will discuss fudging dice rolls as a GM, why a GM would fudge rolls, and their stances on whether or not to fudge.

This week’s password is: “Fudge” (What did you expect?)

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 2: "Jumping Ship: From One System To Another"

The Record Button — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Come on out to the Game Master Speakeasy; Tonight, Cody and Lance will discuss their transition from Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition to Pathfinder Second Edition and the pros and cons of both.

This week’s password is: “Polymorph”

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Episode 1: "Session Zero"

The Record Button — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Welcome, weary travelers, to the Game Master Speakeasy! We open our doors for the first time as our hosts Cody and Lance introduce themselves and begin discussion on the world of Tabletop RPGs. Pull up a chair and let's have a chat!

This week's password is: "Welcome"

Have a question for the boys? Send us an email at GMSpeakeasyofficial@gmail.com

Metal Song is courtesy of Planetary Recording.
- "Internal Collapse" Written by Devin Carter.
Used with permission.

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Game Master Speakeasy: Official Trailer

The Record Button — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:43:54 -0600

The hearth is lit, the beer is cold, and the players and dice are ready to roll.
Starting December 3rd, 2021; Join your hosts Cody and Lance every other Friday as we crack open a cold one and talk Tabletop Gaming of all styles.
Whether you're a Game Master, a player, or just remotely interested in Tabletop; you're always welcome at the Game Master Speakeasy.