3 Wise DMs

Games #168

3 Wise DMs is a podcast for dungeon masters (for Dungeons & Dragons) and game masters (any other RPG) with problems. And when we say problems, we don’t mean the kind of things you find answers for in the gamebooks. Think of it as a gaming philosophy show with a strong emphasis on applied knowledge. We all want to be great DMs, so what do we do to try to get there?

Unlock Your Inner Spy: Dive Into Top Secret's Espionage RPG Adventure!
Jun 8, 2025 – 45:05
Your Virtual DM: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enjoy Solo TTRPGs
May 18, 2025 – 43:21
We Built This City: Tools, Tips, and Tricks on Increasing Immersion in Your D&D Game
May 4, 2025 – 48:37
Cobblers, Glassblowers, and Weavers Unite! Utilizing Forgotten Proficiencies in Your D&D Games
Apr 20, 2025 – 47:07
Too Much Time On My Hands – Our 8 Best Hacks For Busy D&D Players
Apr 6, 2025 – 47:10
Halls of Valhalla - 3WDs Player Review of Our D&D Viking Epic, Journey to Ragnarok
Mar 23, 2025 – 01:00:59
Conquer the Viking Saga! 3 Wise DMs Campaign Review and Wrap-up of Journey to Ragnarok
Mar 9, 2025 – 53:51
Master the Art of Non-Combat D&D Encounters with 16 Essential Tips!
Feb 23, 2025 – 47:35
I Don't Know: 9 Tips to Master D&D Settings That You're New to Running
Feb 9, 2025 – 49:46
Dragonlance Decoded: Your Front-Row Seat to Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Jan 19, 2025 – 01:08:59
The High Tale of the Dragonlance: What We Loved and 3 Things We Didn’t in Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Jan 5, 2025 – 55:13
The Great Pretender – How To Lean Into Metagaming To Enhance Your D&D Games
Dec 22, 2024 – 42:02
Can I Ask You A Question? When and How to Exert Your Unlimited Power as a DM in D&D
Dec 8, 2024 – 46:46
Misty Mountain Hop: Unleash Epic Adventures and Elevate Your Game with Middle-Earth's Magic
Nov 17, 2024 – 50:18
We’ve Only Just Begun: Kickstarting An Epic D&D Campaign With Expert Player Guides
Nov 3, 2024 – 38:31
The Time Warp – Mastering the Strange Way Time Flows in Your D&D Campaign
Oct 20, 2024 – 52:02
Don't Worry About A Thing: Essential Tips To Turn Your D&D Fails Into Wins
Oct 6, 2024 – 50:09
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Revolutionize Your D&D Games With Digital Tools
Sep 15, 2024 – 49:12
Shipping Up To Boston – Uncovering The Secrets To Running An Epic Pirate D&D Campaign
Sep 1, 2024 – 46:59
Love the One You’re With – 3WD’s Top 7 Tips To Running Published D&D Adventures
Aug 18, 2024 – 43:54
It’s the End of the World: 3 Wise DMs Pro Tips to Ending Your D&D Campaign the Right Way
Aug 4, 2024 – 51:05
The Ties That Bind – Tying Together Characters, Backstories, And Adventures To Create The Most Immersive D&D Game Ever
Jul 21, 2024 – 48:36
Chill, Till The Next Episode – 3WD Answers The Question Of How Long An Adventure Should Be And How To Build Episodic Adventures For Your D&D Game
Jul 7, 2024 – 50:14
What I Like (And Hate) About You – 3 Wise DMs Reflect On A Decade of 5e and Share Tips That Will Make You Have Your Best D&D Game Ever
Jun 23, 2024 – 53:20
Go Go Godzilla! 3WD Brainstorms The Best Ways To Bring Unbeatable Monsters Like Godzilla Into Your D&D Campaign
Jun 9, 2024 – 45:33
Back in the Saddle Again: Our Best Tips and Tricks for Coming Out of DM Retirement and Running Your First D&D Game in Decades
May 26, 2024 – 43:52
Changes - 3 Wise DMs Absolutely Best Tips For The Player That Wants To Change Their D&D Character Class
Apr 28, 2024 – 42:22
RPG Mythbusters: The Tavern is the Best Place to Start Your D&D Adventure
Apr 14, 2024 – 50:54
I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In: 3 Wise DMs Discuss How Using Conditions Will Enhance Your D&D Game
Mar 31, 2024 – 56:48
She’s a Mystery to Me: How Long To Keep Secrets and Clues From Your Players In Your D&D Game
Mar 17, 2024 – 44:05
Whatcha Got Cookin’? – 3WDs Top 9 Tips To Homebrewing Magic and Magical Items From Pop Culture In Your D&D Campaign
Mar 3, 2024 – 49:21
You Say It’s Your Birthday – 3WD Reveals 7 Tips That Will Help You Build Your Own Very Special One-Shot D&D Game
Feb 18, 2024 – 43:49
Inspiration: How You Use It and 4 Ways You Can Improve It In Your D&D Game
Feb 4, 2024 – 46:42
Share and Share Alike: 3WDs Top Tips For Dealing With D&D Players Who Won’t Share The Spotlight
Jan 21, 2024 – 54:28
The Breakup Game – How Constant Splitting of the Party Can Lead to DM Burnout and What to Do About It
Jan 7, 2024 – 54:10
Damage, Inc. – 3WD Discuss What Hit Points Represent And How To Improve Your D&D Game By Changing Your Perspective.
Dec 17, 2023 – 46:19
Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting – 3WD Reviews the Avatar Legends RPG and Reveals Tips on Running Brand-New Systems in Your D&D Group!
Dec 3, 2023 – 51:50
Stone Cold Crazy – How a First-Time DM Ran a Crazy One-Shot With Four Kurt Russell’s!
Nov 12, 2023 – 47:05
Tumbling Dice – Using Board Games in Your D&D Game To Create Unique And Fun Sessions
Oct 29, 2023 – 43:27
Strange Magic – The Best Ways To Adjudicate Spell Effects In Your D&D and TTRPG Campaigns
Oct 15, 2023 – 47:54
Let’s Give ‘Em Something To Talk About: Our Best Tips To Get Your Players Roleplaying And Talking Amongst Themselves In Your D&D Game
Oct 1, 2023 – 50:50
Tribute to the Greatest Game In The World: The 3 Wise DMs Share The Lessons Learned From Running A 12 Player D&D Game
Sep 17, 2023 – 01:07:34
To Roll or Not to Roll? The 7 Best Times To Roll The Dice In Your D&D Game And When Not To.
Sep 3, 2023 – 44:10
Cutscenes – How to Deliver Lore and Secrets in Your D&D Games and TTRPGs While Still Keeping Your Players Involved
Aug 20, 2023 – 50:34
Live and Let Die: Dealing with Anti-Murderhobos in Curse of Strahd and Players Who Don’t Want to Confront the Enemy in Your TTRPG Game
Aug 6, 2023 – 45:27
How Low Can You Go? The Things Every DM Needs To Know When Creating Low Magic Settings in Their D&D And TTRPG Campaigns
Jul 23, 2023 – 46:04
D&D Accounting: 11 Tips and Pitfalls to Tracking Treasure in your TTRPG
Jul 9, 2023 – 43:54
Come Together: 3 Wise DMs and Tabletop Journeys Come Together to Discuss the Best Tips to Running a Shared TTRPG Campaign World
Jun 25, 2023 – 01:08:48
Behind the Screens: 3 Wise DMs Reveal What They Want and Need Behind Their DM Screens and Offer Tips to Improve Your DM Set-Up
Jun 11, 2023 – 44:27
Glory Days: 3 Wise DMs Shares the Pros and Cons With Their Return to Basic D&D Through the Old School Renaissance
May 28, 2023 – 46:26

Recent Reviews

Seth Son Son Glenn

Great show

Awesome show. Good topics and D& D discussions
Delorian Time Machine

Real talk from DM to DM

These guys are truly just 3 dms sharing their thoughts and tips. It’s a lot of common sense, and is easy to implement. I was sorry to learn of Thorin’s passing, and I’m glad we got 110 really thought-provoking episodes. Thanks guys!
sniffisniffton

Very helpful for new DMs

A great pod for new and vet DMs. I started DMing a couple of months ago and these guys have helped me understand a lot of concepts I didn’t previously know as well as anticipate stuff I’ll use in the future. They’re also really funny and Tony is my fave! The memes on insta are also great.
matt czosnek

All episodes

Have been listening for the last month and have made it through almost all the back episodes. Fantastic ideas and information each episode as well as a dollop of humor. Keep it up guys!!
nerdcav

Fantastic show - great ideas

I’ve been listening for months now and every episode I walk away with new ideas and inspiration. Fantastic resource for DMs of any rpg - not just D&D.
Zesquid777

Wonderful listen for DMs of all skill levels

I’m an aspiring beginner DM and this podcast has given me tons to thing about in the context of DMing. It’s fun, funny, and very easy to listen to!
Taking 20

Great podcast with great perspectives!

Love this podcast! They provide great perspective and thought provoking topics! Heartily recommend to new and old DMs alike!
Radar1313

Awesome

Definitely worth the time to listen to for all Dungeon Masters