Reviews
Having your wealth of experience, opinions, and general knowledge for my ODND game has been immediately invaluable. Thanks MrChgo for all these incredible episodes my friend! - NLawliet
MrNLawliet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/22/23
Thanks to Mr. Shorten my work of interest in dungeons and dragons is renewed. The show reminds me of my first experiences with AD&D. It makes me want to find a group and roll some dice. Thanks for the all of the great content. Always excited for the next installment. Cheers, Zach
pmwyobcrulncethjjcd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/02/20
Approachable, knowledgeable, and just a great well produced listen. If you’re interested in old school D&D at all, do yourself a favor and subscribe.
SeanMcCoy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/18/19
Wish there was more :( Where’d you go Michael? The podcast just ended? I need closure lol.
wsteyert via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/08/19
I’ve been DMing since 1980 through many editions. Still, I’ve rarely ever watched a live play or listened/read another DM’s insights without learning something, getting some new ideas, or being inspired somehow. This podcast is AD&D-focused, but the advice flows into any edition or...Read full review »
Lwnasidh via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/15/19
Okay wait! I heard you had given up on this podcast! Don’t do it! I love the content you have been putting out. I have been playing DnD for years, but your perspective on the Old School has brought on a flood of new ideas and play styles I’ve implemented into my campaigns! I absolutely never...Read full review »
GM Hunter via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/03/19
It's been a good journey seeing how the thought processes of someone who has run their own games for a while takes rules and tweaks them, particularly since Michael shows us where he gets his stuff from and how it all fits in there. Very nice!Read full review »
Owlboy3673 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 11/16/18
This review is going to be sort of long being that I’m writing it while listening so sorry for that in advanced. I’m new to DMing and really Dungeons and Dragons in general, but a few friends have been asking me to DM a game. I had no idea where to start outside buying the starter set so I...Read full review »
Ovanya via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/18
Lots of advice presented in an easy to swallow conversational format. I listened to the episode on mass combat when I was looking for info and have now started at the beginning as I want to hear all he has to say!
DanielPNorton via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/20/18
This podcast caught my attention when I read that it was tackling the topic of Sandbox/Hexcrawl and really came in handy as I'm currently running one for my group. I'm a DCC RPG Judge with little experience and fairly new to TTRPGs, everything Michael was talking about on that matter is...Read full review »
Krim Glue via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/30/18
As someone putting together a sandbox campaign for my long-standing group of players, Mike's tips on how to put a good sandbox together are invaluable. There's a lot of middling podcasts out there slated towards DMs, but this one is legit.
Apostle of Travis via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/27/18
I’m new to DM-ing and have been looking for ways to practically improve and this has been great practical advice from a seasoned old school DM. Love the insight.
SavageWolverine via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/12/18
Fantastic podcast! Really enjoy hearing your preparation methods for sandbox play. Very informative, interesting and your style is spot on for podcasting. Please keep ‘em coming!
sonofotho via Apple Podcasts · Denmark · 12/20/17
Just listened to the first 4 (5) episodes! I really enjoy it. Your tips and tricks are very helpful and refreshing. The sound quality is perfect and your voice is clear and easy to understand. Keep it up!
Beckelhimer via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/20/17
I love AD&D! We need more insight from the days of AD&D!
Vwelch via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/17/17
The newest old school podcast has arrived: The Dungeon Master's Handbook, presented by veteran Dungeons & Dragons player Michael "Chgowiz" Shorten. Served up in easily digestible episodes of 15-30 minutes duration, the four episodes to date (including an introductory 'episode zero') are packed...Read full review »
AcrobaticFlea via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 12/09/17
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