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Some of the best rules at a D&D table don't come from D&D at all. This week we dig into other games like Daggerheart and Shadowdark to find what's worth smuggling into your 5.5e game. Email your questions to podcast@gh…
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#261. Is D&D Finally Nerfing Casters?

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The D&D: World of Warcraft previews keep rolling in, and the new monster abilities have everyone asking whether casters are finally getting reined in. We also cover Dragonlance joining the D&D Icons line, D&D novels getting reprinted in…
#260. Should D&D Fans Be Worried About Universes Beyond?

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#259. D&D Has Gone Off the Deep End With Playable Kuo-toa...

September 16, 2026 · 51 min

Unearthed Arcana returns to the Underdark for round two, with new Cleric and Sorcerer subclasses, an updated Circle of Spores Druid, and FIVE playable species. Meanwhile, we tackle character death in D&D, figure out how to run a HUGE…
#258. Wake Up Babe, a New D&D TV Show Announced!

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Netflix announces a Ravenloft TV series, but who should play D&D's most notorious villain, Strahd von Zarovich? We fondly remember the D&D movie, recap every announced (and cancelled) D&D TV show, and ponder whether 5.5e should have…
#257. Reacting to the Warlock Trailer and D&D's Digital Future!

September 2, 2026 · 53 min

Gameplay footage from Warlock gets a HUGE reaction, and D&D drops ANOTHER surprise video game trailer! Meanwhile, we ponder whether a 5.5e adventure could ever feel like The Odyssey? Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfi…
#256. D&D Now Lets You Play as a Mind Flayer... (which SHOULD be a Bad Thing, Right?)

August 26, 2026 · 58 min

The latest D&D Unearthed Arcana lets your 5.5e character "transform" into a Mind Flayer! But shouldn't turning into a monster be a bad thing? Back Aberration NOW: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHAB2_2026_8_935 Email your questions to…
#255. Does EVERY TTRPG Have to be a Video Game, Now?

August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Digital platforms like D&D Beyond continue to infiltrate the TTRPG industry with the release of Free League Unbound! Could Paizo recover from their money troubles? And what's the secret to ensuring your D&D Players are always having fun?…
#254. Is D&D is About to Drown...?

August 12, 2026 · 55 min

An UNPRECEDENTED amount of D&D news fell out of Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, and even Universes Beyond setting up a massive number of new D&D products! Follow Aberration here: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHA…
#253. How D&D SLAYED Gen Con to Remain the #1 TTRPG

August 5, 2026 · 41 min

SO MUCH D&D news exploded at Gen Con, including Icons, Dark Sun, Greyhawk, and the Universes Beyond projects: World of Warcraft and Star Wars... we barely had time to cover it all while sheltering from a tornado! GeeknSon gaming tables…

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Ben Byrne, Dael Kingsmill, Shawn Merwin, and Todd Kenreck bring you the latest tabletop hobby news, discussions on roleplaying game design, ideas for players and GMs, and share their passion for tabletop roleplaying games and the community! For More info be sure to check out ghostfiregaming.com.