Fireball the Gazebo

Fireball the Gazebo

Join the 8 Int Wizards as they discuss all things tabletop Role Playing Games, from funny stories to ways to improve and have more fun at the gaming table!

Episodes

December 23, 2025 84 mins

The evolution of story telling and pacing has come a long way through the history of D&D. Let's discuss the two main styles of campaigns; their pros and cons, and which works best for you and your group! 

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Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
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What are the ways we 'cheat' in D&D? And are any of them defendable? Lets discuss the ways, and if 'fudging' your dice rolls is ever forgivable!

We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg 

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December 9, 2025 90 mins

Marathon campaigns are an amazing way to play D&D, and solve so many of the issues we all face with typical regular campaigns. Let's discuss them and how you can have the an amazing time! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg 

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December 2, 2025 84 mins

PCs usually follow the lead of the DM, but running your own business at the gaming table unique... YOU get to be in charge! Want to run a newspaper? A real estate agency? A bakery? A traveling circus? THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS! Let's talk about why talk about why running a D&D business is so awesome, and HOW you can do it at your table! 

We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! 

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Dan Repperger has run the TTRPG podcast Fear the Boot since 2006! They've won awards, seen the drastic evolution and changes in TTRPGs, and he's gained a lot of wisdom and thoughts he shares with us today! 

We are also available on YouTube locales, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@U...

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The amazing fantasy artist Richard Whitters (D&D, Magic the Gathering, Baldur's Gate 3) has been working on amazing tabletop RPG with his team, and today we are going to dig deep into the game that's truly excited us: Ruttigers! 

We are also available on all YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: htt...

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November 11, 2025 36 mins

Vince had a business trip this week, so let's dig back into the archives and share a chat we had that we had no intention of releasing - UNTIL NOW! 


We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg 

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November 4, 2025 88 mins

Adding character depth and uniqueness through multiclassing is amazing - how do you make the most out of it and which D&D edition handled it best? Let's dig in and maximize our characters! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg 

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October 28, 2025 63 mins

Creating characters that grow and become interesting heroes doesn't have to be tricky! Lets walk through common missteps and a few key tips to ensure all players and DMs can build heroes you'll remember for  years! 


We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube....

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October 21, 2025 85 mins

After decades of testing, Vince is ready to share what he thinks is the PERFECT way to roll character stats in D&D. Lets break it down, WHY he thinks its so amazing and WHAT it does to boost your entire campaign! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaR...

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Healing, and specifically how healing during downtime plays a crucial role in your game. How can we use it best to our advantage to create drama, excitement and just more FUN at the D&D table? Lets break it down and show some options to help healing and downtime aid you, instead of fighting against you. 


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October 7, 2025 97 mins

The first in a series where we learn the inner workings of various TTRPGs to find out if they are something you need to try out, we are digging into the weirdest, wildest, fever dream of a game.... RIFTS! 


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Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCg...

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September 30, 2025 89 mins

We all love a good scrap, but what really makes a meaningful and fun combat in our ttrpgs? How can we get the most out of this most important of aspects of our game? Let's dig into it! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg 

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September 23, 2025 84 mins

The fighter doesn't have to be boring, generic, or devoid of personality! Let's discuss how we can make bring this most classic of D&D classes TO LIFE and become one of the most memorable characters you've ever played! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www....

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What is Session 0? Why does it either set you up for the best campaign you've ever experienced, or doom you to fail before you ever roll characters? Let's get to the bottom of it, and discuss what we've found to be so important and FUN to this aspect of our games! 


We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg ...

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September 9, 2025 81 mins

The uses of animals at the RPG table are many, and they seem to always bring impact, character development, and FUN. So why don't we use pets and animals in our games more often? Let's discuss why every PC needs a pet hamster, and every villain needs a teacup poodle! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
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September 2, 2025 88 mins

NPCs are the backbone of any tabletop RPG, but how do we make them interesting? How do we make the players CARE about them? And how can we as players interact with them to bring the world to life? Let's discuss our favorite tips for building and playing all sorts of NPCs, from the humble peasant to the arch villain! 


We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

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August 26, 2025 108 mins

Each Edition of Dungeons & Dragons did something amazing, something that evolved tabletop RPGs as we know it. Lets discuss all the high points from each edition, and figure out how we can learn from these high points and fold them into our game table, no matter what game we're playing! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4O...

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Miniatures have become a staple in tabletop RPGs, but are they actually doing more harm than good? In this episode we debate the pros and cons of using miniatures at the tabletop, and we unearth some pretty striking conclusions along the way! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https:/...

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August 12, 2025 83 mins

Wild news and previews, amazing looking new games, and LOTS of swag. Vince reports back on his Gen Con experience, and the RPG news that REALLY caught his attention! 

We are also available on YouTube, please follow us there too! 

Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg 
Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg 

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