The Bearded Nerd Podcast

Every Game Master eventually faces a moment where they need to say “no” — whether it’s to a rules-breaking request, a tone-shifting idea, or behavior that risks the fun at the table. But saying no doesn’t have to feel confrontational or kill creativity. In this episode of The Bea ...  Show more

Running a tabletop RPG for players with different experience levels can feel overwhelming. How do you keep veterans engaged without intimidating new players? How do you teach the game without slowing everything to a crawl? In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian breaks ...  Show more

Culture is more than clothing and cuisine—it’s how people think, live, and survive. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian breaks down how to design unique, believable societies that feel alive at the table. You’ll learn how to use environment, history, and worldview ...  Show more

Every great fantasy world has stories—ancient myths, forgotten heroes, and whispered folk tales that shape how people see the world around them. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian breaks down how to design believable legends and myths that add meaning to your worl ...  Show more

Every GM eventually meets them—the players who burn taverns, stab kings, and ignore every moral compass. But chaos doesn’t have to ruin your story. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian breaks down how to identify why players go “murder hobo,” how to redirect that en ...  Show more