Deep in the heart of Nil’s Swamp Jìngxiān and Taika Highleaf prepare to infiltrate the lair of Ghussan the Pillager, a mighty lizardfolk queen with a ferocious following. Will our heroes retrieve the rare couatl egg or will they fall to reptilian might? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how to design lairs, lizardfolk, and couatl quests and more! Tune in as we put lairs to the test! Thanks to our special guest Keith Ammann! Keith Ammann is the author of the blog and book The Monsters Know What They're Doing and the follow-up books MOAR! Monsters Know What They're Doing, Live to Tell the Tale and How to Defend Your Lair. He's been a Dungeons & Dragons player and DM for more than thirty years. Pick up a copy of How To Defend Your Lair at a bookstore near you. Click here to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the Planes of Social Media. Due to editing issues we had to drop this episode a day late, but future episodes will be uploaded every other Wednesday going forward. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Music: Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Far from civilization, “Lucy” Nightstorm, Quinifred Bilbo, and Isla Kereka march a wagon of fine spices and sugars along a dusty cliffside road. They’ve been hired by the Ikreotorean Trading Legian to transport these wares, but their path may be treacherous. Will our party safely deliver the goods, or does something wait in secret to ambush them and their cargo? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players are waylaid during a delivery job. Can they overcome this surprise and deliver the goods, or will they be overwhelmed? Tune in as we put Ambushes to the test! Thanks to our special guests and hosts of the Roommate Lovers Podcast, Kyle Mantegna and Maggie Smith! Check out The Roommate Lovers Podcast Here: https://linktr.ee/roommatelovers https://www.tiktok.com/@roommatelovers https://www.instagram.com/roommatelovers/?hl=en You can follow Kyle here: https://linktr.ee/kylemantegna https://www.tiktok.com/@kylemantegna?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/kylemantegna/?hl=en You can follow Maggie here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chimaggiesmith Sources: Runesmith - Battle Tactics of Highway Bandits Empty Hexes - Wizard NPCs Click here to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4908-the-empire Music: Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10613-sunguard Music: Pursuit In The Outback by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8730-pursuit-in-the-outback License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

The Ashbound of the Smoldering Hills have faced a particularly harsh fire season this year. Frequent earthquakes and strange lava filled sinkholes seem to be contributing. Mik Ogladesh, and Sandy of the Sonjiib Desert have set out for answers to these strange phenomena. Have the volcanoes of the Ashen Ridge become more active or does something more dangerous lie in wait? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of stand alone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players face creatures and monsters not found in any book or tome. Will these strange creatures best our party? Tune in as we put Home Brew Monster to the test! Derrick is the host of "How Not to DM", a weekly TTRPG interview show with the goal to interview the very best DM/GMs on this plane of existence! Each episode features a TTRPG creator from around the globe who shares their best and worst moments behind the screen, and their cool projects! When not podcasting or prepping his home games, Derrick is working as a full time data nerd, trying new recipes, and enjoying the great outdoors! Derrick Saunders Links: https://linktree/hn2dm Too Hot One Shot - Hot Ones + D&D! Basic Rules or Original One Shot Adventure! DriveThruRPG Full One Shot, Maps, Tokens DriveThruRPG Basic Rules Sources: Matt Colville - Action Oriented Monsters Falindrith's Monster Maker Click here to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Music: Sandwurms by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10526-sandwurms Music: From Whence You Came by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10501-from-whence-you-came Music: Beyond the Dunes by KALAK Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10497-beyond-the-dunes Music: Wayfarer by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10495-wayfarer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Fitzroy Dopple and Tethrin Vice come upon a gruesome scene in a cave by the sea. Does this explain the nefarious activity taking place in Cove's End, or have the found a greater evil? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, our players find powerful magical items. Will they great advantages to our players, or have they gotten more than they bargained for? Tune in as we put Cursed Items to the test! Thanks to our special guest, Kevin Ramberran! Kevin is a comedian, artist, and restaurateur. Host of the podcasts Oops All Segments and What We Do in the Basement (where he also DMs). You can find him at: @oopsallsegments on social media @wwditb on social media bio.site/kevinramberran Click here to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB Ring of Drowning Berserker Trident (Axe) The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic The following music was used for this media project: Music: Woods Of Imagination by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10047-woods-of-imagination License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Open Sea (Epic) by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9447-open-sea-epic License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Creepy Piano Ambience by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8725-creepy-piano-ambience License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Battlefield by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10419-battlefield License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Season 2 is coming and we have an exciting line up of guests and topics. While we were hoping to drop season 2 Feb 1st, we've pushed back our official drop to focus on production so we can put out the most worthwhile episodes and schedule great guests. Thanks for your support and we'll see you back here February 22nd. In the meantime, the best way to help is to leave us a 5 star review and check us out on social media. Links are below. Thanks to our special guest, Kevin Ramberran! Kevin is a comedian, artist, and restaurateur. Host of the podcasts Oops All Segments and What We Do in the Basement (where he also DMs). Catch more of him on the full episode dropping Feb. 22nd! You can also find him at: @oopsallsegments on social media @wwditb on social media bio.site/kevinramberran Click here to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic The following music was used for this media project: Music: Creepy Piano Ambience by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8725-creepy-piano-ambience License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Thank you everyone who tuned in and listened to season one of Dungeon Busters! Also, a huge thank you to all of our wonderful guests who helped make this season possible. We had an incredible time putting this podcast together. End the year with us as we look back on all that went into the making of Dungeon Busters, some of our favorite moments, and what we are hoping for in 2023! Let us know your favorite episode or moment. Also, fill out the form below if you have an idea for season 2. Happy New Year from Dungeon Busters! The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this season one bonus episode we take a look back at our first season, what we took away, some favorite moments, and what we are looking forward to next year. Tune in as we put season 1 to the test! Cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the Planes of Social Media. Have a suggestion for season two? Fill out this form https://forms.gle/6MNgWd8yYXsZyk9X8 Follow Diego: www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

After the death of their friend, Thena Ferntree and Wolfsbane Hammersmash embark on a quest to the Aruj Plateau in search of a feather that could win the favor of a local holy man with the power to resurrect the fallen. Their journey brings them face to face with vicious behemoths, gentle giants, and forgotten secrets. Will they be able to outwit the jaws of the jungle and bring their friend back from the brink of death, or will life find a way to end their adventure? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In the season one finale of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how dinosaurs can enhance your fantasy world. Starring Tommy Malouf as a grapple-happy half-orc and Michael C. Hyatt as a dwarf who knows his way around flowers on a journey. Featuring tips on running D&D for kids, advice on meshing dinosaurs with fantasy creatures, and testaments to the power of chokeholds. Tune in as we put dinosaurs to the test! Cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the Planes of Social Media. Thanks to our Special Guest Tommy Malouf! Follow Diego: www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4767-nomadic-sunset License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

In an eerie graveyard outside Kraigfort, BJ Ban Jo Banjo and Henry Kraigfort VI discover a frightening green light and a ruckus coming from the tombs. Will they survive their late night misadventure? More importantly, did Diego, Michael, and Bailey set up these characters and this campaign for success with a thorough session Zero? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at running a session zero. Covering Player and DM goals and desires, Do’s and Don’ts, Safety tools, and character creation, Diego, Michael, and Bailey role-play a session zero. Along with a tuba filled play-test we hope this episode provides a helpful example when setting up a campaign . Tune in as we put “Session Zero” to the test! Click to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Thanks to our Special Guest Bailey Savage! Follow them here: baileysavage.com @onceuponabailey (insta) @bailsavage (tiktok) Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic The following music was used for this media project: Music: Halloween Atmosphere 2018 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3234-halloween-atmosphere-2018 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de The following music was used for this media project: Music: Day of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3620-day-of-chaos License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com The following music was used for this media project: Music: Thunder Dreams by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4526-thunder-dreams License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

In the bowels of a long-forgotten temple dedicated to an all-powerful god Elisandra Star and Schlepp Haimnech search for the fabled Helm of Regalis, a mystical item said to grant its wearer great power. The clerics who tended to this temple centuries ago may be long gone, but their handiwork remains in the form of elegant statues and deadly traps. Will our two treasure hunters escape with the helm in hand or will they fall victim to their greed? The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at mechanical traps and how to optimize them in your own game! Featuring a drunken monk willing to lay it all on the line and a rogue with keen eyes, this episode shows you how a couple of spikes and spear can put even Level 12 characters on high alert. Tune in as we put traps to the test! Cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic Music: Wondering (DECISION) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/247-wondering-decision License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de Music: Gagool by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3794-gagool License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

All dressed up and without an invitation, Cass A. Nova and Calihimbro Bayarea must devise a slick plan to gain access to Count Esther’s private ball. Using nothing but pure luck and raw charm, the duo must penetrate the obscure layers of high society to get an autograph from the mysterious Soprano. The Dungeon Busters Podcast features a library of standalone episodes, each one putting different aspects of Dungeons & Dragons under the microscope. In this episode of Dungeon Busters, we take a look at how effectively players can talk, lie, and deceive their way in to a fancy ball. Tune in as we put infiltrating high society to the test! Thanks to our special guest, Nick Druzbanski! Keep up with him on IG @thebarenakedpole Click to cast Friendship and follow Dungeon Busters across the social media dimension. Follow Diego: https://www.foreverdm.xyz/ Follow Michael: Social: @Michael_C_Hyatt Website: Michaelchyatt.com IMDB The following music was used for this media project: Music: Podcast Intro 01 by Musikhalde Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6833-podcast-intro-01 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArdleMusic The following music was used for this media project: Music: Horde Of Geese by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9835-horde-of-geese License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/ The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com The following music was used for this media project: Music: Ludwig van Beethoven: Fuer Elise by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/173-ludwig-van-beethoven-fuer-elise License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de The following music was used for this media project: Music: Parsemoth by Dave Deville Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8230-parsemoth License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.davedevillemusic.com/ Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2022 BBC Additional Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com