Bards and Barrels

Bards and Barrels

Are you new to Table Top Role Playing Games? 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 and many other TTRPGs, with engaging discussions, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join us as we explore the game and share our experiences as players and Game Masters.

Episodes

October 9, 2025 20 mins

Time to go build a castle! Wizards of the Coast finally gave us official structure for bastions with the 2024 Dungeon Master Guid. Let's discuss!

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On this Opening Crack the guys dip back into Millstream Brewing and give a sour a try with Unicorn Fight Club. And stick around because after the crack the guys scrape the bottom of the barrel with a new segment!

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September 18, 2025 18 mins

Short episode incoming! (See what we did there?) Get ready to go off the rails with as we discuss the Gnome species. 

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September 4, 2025 36 mins

SEASON 4! Lets goooo. The guys have a discussion about what you can expect through out season 4 and the changes coming this year. 

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We chat about the teleportation circle that has moved at least two people from Wizards of the Coast to Darrington Press this week. 

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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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May 29, 2025 15 mins

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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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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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...play them that way.

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April 17, 2025 21 mins

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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April 3, 2025 16 mins

Another species review incoming! This time it's all about YOU, the humans. 

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This weeks beer, Tezcatlipoca, comes from Diametric Brewing Company in Lee's Summit, Missouri!

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March 6, 2025 37 mins

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. 

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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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February 6, 2025 12 mins

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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January 23, 2025 16 mins

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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January 9, 2025 35 mins

We hit the ol' DnD mailbag once again! Come see what is on the docket today.

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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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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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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 Japanese beer! 

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