Bards and Barrels
Are you new to Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you looking to hear about the game from the perspective of a few thirty-something dads who play regularly and like to have fun? Look no further than Bards and Barrels! Our podcast is the perfect introduction to the world of DnD, with engaging discussions, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join us bi-weekly as we explore the game and share our experiences as players and Dungeon Masters.
Episodes
74 episodes
S3 Ep 20: That's a wrap...on Season 3
We look back on the fun that was season three and what is to come in season four of Bards and Barrels!
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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13:42
S3 Ep 19: Using the Help Action
This week the guys pay tribute to the Beatles and then dive into using the help action and other ways that you can help out while playing DnD!
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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15:23
BONUS: The Opening Crack - Breckenridge Brewery: IPA Review
On this Opening Crack we review FOUR IPAs from Breckenridge Brewery! We had a blast tasting and discussing these brews. Stand by for the usual shenanigans in long form as well taste, rate and have a good time. Prost!
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56:48
S3 Ep 18: Combat Strategies for the Bad Guys
While it might seem that most monsters, cultist and general enemies just like to line up and get their butt kicked. The reality is they are strategizing too. Plotting an ambush, laying traps and maybe even saving their own skin. Tip of the day....
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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22:55
S3 Ep 17: The Opening Crack - Abbey Ale
This week's beer comes to you from Martin City Brewing in Kansas City, it's the Belgian Style Abbey Ale. Buckle up becasue unsurprisingly the guys go off the rails a bit in this episode.
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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21:06
S3 Ep 16: Species Review - Human
Another species review incoming! This time it's all about YOU, the humans.
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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16:36
S3 Ep 15: The Opening Crack: Tezcatlipoca
This weeks beer, Tezcatlipoca, comes from Diametric Brewing Company in Lee's Summit, Missouri!
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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17:33
S3 Ep 14: Class Review - Artificer
The last and possibly one of the more complex classes coming at you. This is the last in our original series reviewing the classes available in 2014 DnD 5e. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Youtube -- @Bardsa...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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37:32
S3 Ep 13: The Opening Crack: Black Walnut Wheat Ale
A unique beer from makes it's way to the table from Piney River Brewing Company, Black Walnut Wheat Ale. This was a fun episode, we hope you enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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18:17
S3 Ep 12: Species Review - Elf
They guys debut of our first species review! Enter the classic elf. Come see why this should be the next species of your character!
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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12:20
S3 Ep 11: The Opening Crack - Pickle Sour
Here we go again. The guys take a sip of a pickle sour....find out how this beer, coming from Loveland Aleworks in Loveland, Colorado, tickled the tastebuds.
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16:45
S3 Ep 10: New Year, New Mailbag!
We hit the ol' DnD mailbag once again! Come see what is on the docket today.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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35:37
BONUS: A Very Merry Bards and Barrels Christmas
Merry Christmas to you and yours from the Bards and Barrels crew! This one has a bit everything in it....but that generally means that hilarity will ensue. Enjoy!
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43:54
S3 Ep 9: The Opening Crack: Lightshine Helles Lager
Wibby Brewing in Longmont, Colorado provides an award winning Helles Lager this week. This crips, refreshing lager known as the Lightshine Helles is truly something to behold! Check it out.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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16:19
S3 Ep 8: The Opening Crack: Sea Salt and Lime - Supra Deluxe Premium Lager
A Japanese style lager the Sea Salt and Lime Supra Deluxe makes its way to the table for the guys to taste. Surprisingly this comes from Modist Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota...who'd have thought you'd need to go to Minnesota to find Japanes...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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23:30
S3 Ep 7: Food, Water and Encumbrance...oh my.
Ok, does anyone follow the encumbrance rules? Not sure we have paid too much attention to it but we may have some cool ideas on how to incorporate them situationally.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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14:50
S3 Ep 6: The Opening Crack: Carpe Brewem Old Fashioned Imperial Stout
We head into high ABV territory this week the hefty Carpe Brewem Old Fashioned Imperial Stout from Empyrean Brewing in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:37
S3 Ep 5 - Alignment
Lawful Good, Chaotic Neutral, Neutral Neutral and everything in between. Today we talk alignments and why you should care about them.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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16:23
S3 Ep 4: The Opening Crack - The Griffin
This week the team cracks open a cold can of The Griffin a Blood Orange Hefeweizen from Grim Brothers Brewing in Loveland, Colorado!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:03
S3 Ep 3 - Class Review: Wizard
Spells spells spells and more spells. If that is something that piques your interest then you need to tune into this episode of Bards and Barrels to learn more about the wizard!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:32
S3 Ep 2: The Opening Crack: Chonk Sundae Sour - Pineapple Whip
We head back to Drekker Brewing in Fargo, North Dakota for another Sundae Sour. This time Pineapple whip makes it's way to the table and boy is it good.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:47
S3 Ep. 1 - DnD and AI
Season 3 kicks off with they guys discussing of AI has both created opportunity and controversy within the world of Dungeons and Dragons,
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:40
BONUS: The Opening Crack - Dungeon at First Street Brewing
Our friends at First Street Brewing are doing something really cool in the world of D&D. Five tables, thirty players and everyone playing different pieces of a story that culminates by coming together at the end. This is going to be epic!
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Season 3
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54:10
S2 Ep.18 - The End...of Season 2
We have arrived at the finish line! Thank you so much for every one that helped contribute to and excellent second season of Bards and Barrels. Take a listen to hear us reflect a bit on this season and give a sneak preview of whats going to hap...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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15:55