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The DM‘s Book Club

Do you like a good book? Do you like Dungeons & Dragons? Fancy combining them? Us too! Come join Fiona & Hamilton for ‘The DM’s Book Club’: a weekly podcast where we read about some Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how we might include it in our role-playing campaigns!

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode #2: Unearthed Arcana: Forgotten Realms Subclasses!

    Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton go through one of the most recent Unearthed Arcana playtest document, 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses', featuring eight new Dungeons & Dragons subclasses that will appear in the upcoming Forgotten Realms Player's Guide. From the 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses' bio: 'In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest presents revised subclasses for the Cleric (Knowledge Domain), Fighter (Purple Dragon Knight), and Wizard (Bladesinger), along with new subclasses for the Bard (College of the Moon), Paladin (Oath of the Noble Genies), Ranger (Winter Walker), Rogue (Scion of the Three), and Sorcerer (Spellfire Sorcery).' Supplement discussed: 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses', published by Wizards of the Coast, Jan 2025. Additional ZineQuest reccommendations 'Forbidden Pslam''Horse War' by OptimisticNIL'Strange Beorn' by Grave Goods'Heavy Weighs the Crown' by Jason Price'Artefact' by Jack Harrison'Helms of the Multiverse' by Daniel Locke'Prequel' by Ethan Yen and James Quigley'The Words We Left Behind' by Craig Duffy'Horse Majeure' by verytom89 Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: a...

    2h 9m

  2. APR 9

    Episode #1: D&D's answer to tower defense gameplay? Hold Back The Dead!

    Show notes To start of our latest season, co hosts Fiona and Hamilton check out 'Hold Back the Dead': a promotional adventure for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons released on February 5, 2025, as a free digital-only product on D&D Beyond (as of this episode's release - it is no longer available to download) From 'Hold Back The Dead' bio: 'Ironspine Keep is all that stands before a monstrous horde sent by the villainous lich Szass Tam. The heroes must defend a section of the fortress walls from encroaching monsters and internal spies, or the region will fall to Szass Tam’s tide of death. “Hold Back the Dead” is part of a yearlong celebration of Dungeons & Dragons and its 50th anniversary. The adventure is designed for four to six level 4 characters' Adventure discussed: 'Hold Back the Dead', published by Wizards of the Coast, Feb 2025. Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub Linktr.ee: DMBC #DMsBookClub

    44 min

  3. APR 2 · BONUS

    Bonus: A red wet heaven slumbers fitful! Heart: The City Beneath!

    Show notes This week, Fiona and guest co-host Shaghik delve into the dungeon-crawling, story-forward TTRPG Heart: The City Beneath! From the award-winning designers which brought you Spire, Heart is a roleplaying game about delving into a nightmare undercity that will give you everything you’ve ever dreamed of – or kill you in the process. It focuses on what characters have to lose in pursuit of their dreams in the chaotic darkness beneath the world. Sharing a setting with Spire, Heart expands the unreal world beneath it. It uses an expanded and updated version of the Resistance system, the mechanics that power Spire, to help you tell stories of desperation, hubris and adventure in the City Beneath. Grab your own copy over on the Rowan, Rook and Decard website. Check out Shaghik's new actual play podcast, Roll By Myself, wherever you listen to podcasts! Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub Linktr.ee: DMBC #DMsBookClub

    1h 14m
  4. The GM's Book Club: Eat the Reich!

    MAR 26 · BONUS

    The GM's Book Club: Eat the Reich!

    Content Warning: Fascism, War, Nazis, Blood, Ultraviolent and Vampires. Show notes Welcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it. In this first episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'Eat the Reich': a tabletop roleplaying game in which you, a vampire commando, are coffin-dropped into occupied Paris and must cut a bloody swathe through nazi forces en route to your ultimate goal: drinking all of Adolf Hitler’s blood. Written by Grant Howitt and illustrated by Will Kirkby, this over-the-top, ultraviolent game is designed to be played from beginning to end in one to three sessions of carnage, blood magic, meaningful flashbacks and hundreds upon hundreds of extremely dead fascists. It tells one story, it tells it loud, and it tells it brilliantly.  Grab your copy on the Rowan, Rook and Decard website! Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The GM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The GM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheGMsBookClub@gmail.com #DMsBookClub

    1h 8m

  5. MAR 19

    Episode #26: Once Upon A Time...Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

    Show notes Note: Yes Hamilton's mic gain was indeed set too high and could not be fixed in post. Apologies for the audio quality in advance. This week, Fiona and Hamilton check out a land full of fairytale creatures great and small with 'Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures', based on the Magic the Gathering set: 'Wilds of Eldraine'. From the 'Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures' bio: 'Enter the Storybook World of Eldraine! Add 25 new and unique creatures inspired by the Wilds of Eldraine to your campaign and watch your players fight for their fairy tale ending!' Supplement discussed: 'Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures' Additional resources: 'Wilds of Eldraine' story from Magic the Gathering. Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Linktr.ee: DMBC #DMsBookClub

    1h 25m

  6. MAR 12

    Episode #25: Let's Tinker With It! Artificer Unearthed Arcana 2024!

    Show notes Note: This episode was recorded prior to the updated Unearthed Arcana 2025: Eberron Update release. This week, Fiona and Hamilton head back to Unearthed Arcana to look at one of the latest playtest document: The Artificer, which presents a revised Artificer article to go with the 2024 Rulebooks. From The Artificer Unearthed Arcana bio: 'This playtest document presents a revised Artificer, along with 4 revised subclasses: Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, and Battle Smith. It also presents a new spell and a number of new magic items.' Unearthed Arcana discussed: The Artificer Unearthed Arcana 2024, published by Wizards of the Coast, December 2024. Check out Hamilton's 'Wraithborn' Kickstarter campaign! Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub Linktr.ee: DMBC #DMsBookClub

    1h 12m

  7. MAR 5

    Episode #24: Scions of Elemental Evil!

    Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton read through 'Scions of Elemental Evil', one of the free adventures made available as part of a yearlong celebration of Dungeons & Dragons and its 50th anniversary. Spoilers: They didn't like it. From the 'Scions of Elemental Evil' bio: 'Beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil lies a labyrinth of tombs and ritual chambers. For years, these dungeons have lain in ruin. Now forsaken souls return, raising an army of evil to destroy the world. Scions of Elemental Evil is a single-session adventure that spotlights the world of Greyhawk and is compatible with the 2024 Core Rulebooks.' Adventure discussed: 'Scions of Elemental Evil' published by Wizards of the Coast, October 2024. Additional adventure mentioned: 'A Wild Sheep Chase' by Winghorn Press. Check out Hamilton's 'Wraithborn' Kickstarter campaign! Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub Linktr.ee: DMBC #DMsBookClub

    57 min

  8. FEB 26

    Episode #23: Welcome to the Far North! Ten-Towns!

    Show notes This week, Fiona and Hamilton wrap up warm and head out to explore Ten-Towns, a loose confederation of frontier villages found in Icewind Dale in the western Frozenfar, as described in 'Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden'. The communities of the Ten Towns attracted those people of Faerûn determined to find a life for themselves, and those desperate to leave their former lives behind. Chapter discussed: 'Chapter 1: Ten-Towns' Book discussed: 'Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden' published by Wizards of the Coast (September 2020) Check out Hamilton's 'Wraithborn' Kickstarter campaign! Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild! #SupportyourFLGS Credits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton. The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand). The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks. Get in touch! Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com Twitter: @TheDMsBookClub Linktr.ee: DMBC #DMsBookClub

    1h 7m
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Do you like a good book? Do you like Dungeons & Dragons? Fancy combining them? Us too! Come join Fiona & Hamilton for ‘The DM’s Book Club’: a weekly podcast where we read about some Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how we might include it in our role-playing campaigns!

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