Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

The reviews are in for Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft and we're so happy everyone is enjoying it as much as we are! Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover the latest release in D&D news as well as announce a special episode of Dragon Talk coming your way June 11th celebrating our 300th episode! Afterwards, D&D Community Manager Brandy Camel returns for another edition of Random Character Generator. This time we explore Ummun Trollbleeder, a Mountain Dwarf Druid. Be sure to check out Ummun's stat sheet (linked below) and let us know if you use them in your games at home! Our special interview this week is with the writer of Dungeons & Dragons: A Darkened Wish for IDW comics, B. Dave Walters along with producer and cast member of Rivals of Waterdeep, Tanya DePass! Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft is out! Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover the official release and more in our opening D&D news segment. Later, we are joined by game designer and co-host of Mastering Dungeons podcast, Teos Abadia for a brand new edition of How To DM! This week, Teos talks with Shelly about collaborative campaign worldbuilding. Our special interview this week is with costume designer and creator, author, accessibility advocate and fitness pro Alicia Marie! Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound. Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D news with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 How To DM - 8:00 Interview - 53:44 Outro - 1:54:53 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Red Slaad Paint Night Event - https://youtu.be/kB

We are less than one week away from the official release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft! Your fearless hosts Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover this and more in D&D news. Afterwards, we are thrilled to begin a new show series called Insight Check! In this new segment we will interview many of the different brilliant minds within Wizards of the Coast. We kick things off with associate game designer, Makenzie De Armas! Our special interview this week is with two esteemed contributing writers to Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, Molly Ostertag and Cassandra Khaw! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Insight Check - 6:57 Interview - 26:44 Outro - 1:14:47 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Red Slaad Paint Night Event - wizkids.com/redslaadpaintnightevent Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com/en Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz VRGTR Intro

At the top of the show, your hosts Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble cover D&D news. Afterwards, D&D senior game designer Wes Schneider joins us once again for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week we continue our tour through the Domains of Dread with a special stop in Tepest. For our interview this week we are thrilled to welcome back Dungeon Master of The Broken Pact, Reuben Bresler! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Lore You Should Know - 11:38 Interview - 30:53 Outro - 1:30:56 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com/en Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz VRGTR Introduction Video - https://youtube.com/watch?v=mSJ34Eavlx4 Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon + - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord

It's a Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft extravaganza this week! Your hosts Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble talk all about the Ravenloft news leading up to the May 18th release. Later, we are joined by the founder of Rolling Rogues, Matthew Ford for another edition of How To DM. This week we focus on teaching first time D&D players and running their first experiences. Our interview guests this week are two of the people behind our newest release, Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, D&D game designers Wes Schneider and Amanda Hamon! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 How To DM - 08:37 Interview - 57:18 Outro - 2:08:04 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com/en Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz VRGTR Introduction Video - https://youtube.com/watch?v=mSJ34Eavlx4 Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz

Greg and Shelly kick things off with D&D news, including all the information you need on Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. Afterwards we are joined by senior D&D game designer Wes Schneider for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week in Wes' series on the Domains of Dread, we talk Har'Akir. Our interview guests this week are prolific comic book writer Gail Simone as well as Fenway Jones, founder of Jasper's Game Day! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Lore You Should Know - 06:40 Interview - 29:40 Outro - 1:23:08 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com/en Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon + - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&a

Greg and Shelly open as always with D&D news including all the information you need on Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft. Afterwards we are joined by senior D&D game designer Wes Schneider for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week in Wes' series on the Domains of Dread, we talk Hazlan. Our interview this week is actor and comedian Rufus Hound! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Lore You Should Know - 09:07 Interview - 27:45 Outro - 1:41:57 Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon+ - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizards.com/virtual_play_weekends Wes Schneider Twitter - twitter.com/FWesSchneider Rufus Hound Twitter - twitter.com/RufusHound

Greg and Shelly kick things off this week with D&D news. Later in Lore You Should Know, we are once again joined by senior D&D game designer Wes Schneider for another edition of Lore You Should Know. This week in Wes' series on the Domains of Dread, he gives us a deep dive on Dementlieu. Our interview this week is artist, painter, Youtuber, the Crafting Muse herself, Vee Mus'e! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Lore You Should Know - 07:24 Interview - 24:02 Outro - 1:21:35 Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon+ - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizards.com/virtual_play_weekends Wes Schneider Twitter - twitter.com/FWesSchneider Vee Mus'e Twitter -

In opening D&D news, Greg and Shelly talk through our latest and upcoming releases and Shelly tells Greg about her latest session in Candlekeep Mysteries. Later in Lore You Should Know, we are thrilled to be joined by senior D&D game designer Wes Schneider who starts a series on the Domains of Dread, this week in particular Barovia! Our interview this week is founder of Roll Play Lead, Jamie Flecknoe! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Lore You Should Know - 07:42 Interview - 34:23 Outro - 1:30:01 Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon+ - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizards.com/virtual_play_weekends Wes Schneider Twitter - twitter.com/FWesSchnei

Greg and Shelly announce Dark Alliance and cover all the amazing new releases and more in D&D news. Afterwards, we are joined by Lauren Urban for another edition of How To DM, this week focusing on game preparation! Our interview this week is with actor, director, musician Jimmy Wong! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 How to DM - 13:50 Interview - 1:02:57 Outro - 1:51:40 Dark Alliance - https://darkalliance.wizards.com Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon+ - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizards.com/virtual_play_weekends Lauren Urban Twitter - twitter.com/OboeLauren Jimmy Wong Twitter - twitter.com/jfwong Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizar

Candlekeep Mysteries is out and Greg and Shelly cover that and more in D&D news. This week we are very excited to welcome Chris Perkins and Chris Lindsay to talk all about the creation of Candlekeep Mysteries! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Random Character Generator - 14:09 Interview - 35:59 Outro - 1:42:55 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletter Dragon+ - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizards.com/virtual_play_weekends D&D Mini - www.dndmini.com Nesyassa Stat Sheet - https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/45982314/dmdurf Brandy Camel Twitter - twitter.com/Dayntee Chris Perkins Twitter - twitter.com/chrisperkin

At the top of the show, Greg and Shelly take a look at this week's D&D news, including Candlekeep Mysteries and Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft. We are joined by two very special guests this week, Kelly Lynne D'Angelo and Mark Hulmes, who both were contributing writers for Candlekeep Mysteries! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Random Character Generator - 11:46 Interview - 31:59 Outro - 1:27:49 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz Candlekeep Mysteries - https://gtly.to/F6WZQivTz D&D Mini - www.dndmini.com Dragon + - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragon D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizards.com/virtual_play_weekends Eludur Stat Sheet - www.dndbeyond.com/characters/45981152/mo5PcC Brandy Camel Twitter - twitter.com/Dayntee Kelly Lynne D'Ang

We open the show with D&D news and Greg and Shelly do a deep dive on Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft. Also in news, we talk D&D Minis, Dragon+ and of course Candlekeep Mysteries. After news, we are thrilled to have writer, producer, game designer, James Introcaso for another edition of How To DM! This week we revisit running a one shot. Our special interview this week is lead singer of the band Against The Current, Chrissy Costanza! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 How to DM - 12:44 Interview - 48:36 Outro - 1:38:50 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft - dnd.wizards.com/products/van-richtens-guide-ravenloft Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything D&D Official Discord - https://disc

Greg and Shelly get things going with some very exciting D&D news, the release of Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft! We're also getting very close to the release of Candlekeep Mysteries, coming your way March 16th! Afterwards, we are once again joined by D&D community manager Brandy Camel for another edition of Random Character Generator! This week's randomly generated character is Hjalnyl, a Swiftstride Blood Hunter. Take a look at Hjalnyl's character sheet and let us know if you use them in your games at home! Our special interview this week is the creator of Cantrip Candles, Christoff Visscher! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Random Character Generator - 07:56 Interview - 34:29 Outro - 1:30:35 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/t

In D&D news, Greg and Shelly talk Candlekeep Mysteries, which releases everywhere March 16th! We also drop some veiled hints at new announcements to come, along with the forthcoming Dragon Talk book! Our special interview this week is actor Anthony Rapp, best known for his roles in Rent, Dazed and Confused and currently Star Trek Discovery! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Random Character Generator - 11:35 Interview - 35:10 Outro - 1:41:01 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything Curse Of Strahd Revamped - dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/curse-strahd-revamped D&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd D&D Virtual Play Weekends - https://dnd.wizard

Greg and Shelly open up the show with D&D news, talking Candlekeep Mysteries, Virtual Play Weekends, the D&D official Discord channel and more! Afterwards, Greg is once again joined by D&D community manager Brandy Camel for another edition of Random Character Generator! This week we randomly roll Grerel Ariessus, an Eladrin Barbarian. Be sure to check out the stat sheet provided below to use Grerel in your own games at home! Our special interview this week is published writer and disability advocate, Sara Thompson! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Random Character Generator - 13:30 Interview - 36:01 Outro - 1:39:44 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything Curse Of Strahd Revamped

Opening the show with D&D news, Greg and Shelly get you up to speed with all the latest and greatest, including a sneak peak at when a new announcement may be coming! Later, Shelly is joined by former Dragon Talk guest Eugenio Vargas, also known as DM Jazzy Hands for a brand new edition of How To DM! This week, Eugenio talks through employing the improvisational skill, Yes and into your DMing. Our special interview this week is the owner and operator of Lionhead Gaming, Jordan Parker! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 How to DM - 05:21 Interview - 43:36 Outro - 1:39:45 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything Curse Of Strahd Revamped - dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/

In our opening D&D news segment, Greg and Shelly talk Candlekeep Mysteries, D&D Virtual Play Weekends, the D&D official Discord and more! Afterwards we are excited to bring back another edition of Random Character Generator with D&D Community Manager, Brandy Camel! This week's randomly generated character, rolled up by D&D Beyond is Ianyarus, a Variant Feral Tiefling Ranger. Joining us for our special interview this week is Geek Girl Strong founder, Robyn Warren! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Random Character Generator - 12:41 Interview - 40:54 Outro - 1:37:07 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything Curse Of Strahd Revamped - dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games

In our opening D&D news segment, Greg and Shelly talk Candlekeep Mysteries! Afterwards we are joined by Senior Content Strategist for Wizards of the Coast, Trick Jarrett for another edition of How To DM, this week focusing on worldbuilding! For our special interview this week, we are joined by the entire cast of Transplanar RPG, which streams weekly on Twitch! Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 How To DM - 07:41 Interview - 35:33 Outro - 1:37:00 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything Curse Of Strahd Revamped - dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/curse-strahd-revamped Icewind Dale: Rime Of The Frostmaiden - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/icew

It's time to celebrate! Greg & Shelly announce our new release, Candlekeep Mysteries! After our opening news segment, we are joined once again by our very own Adam Lee for another Lore You Should Know on group patrons! Our special interview this week is actor Eddie Cooper! Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound. Here's your guide to when each segment begins: D&D News with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00 Lore You Should Know - 9:10 Interview - 51:16 Outro - 1:39:47 Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtito Shelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymoo Candlekeep Mysteries - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/candlekeep-mysteries Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything Icewind Dale: Rime Of The Frostmaiden - https: