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

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 
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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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August 5, 2025 83 mins

Not much has changed in D&D 2024, and what has seems to have 'flattened' the game. Is this a good thing, or does it make the game feel repetitive? Let's discuss the history of D&D 5th Edition, and give our thoughts on what it does well and, more importantly, how we can tweak our own games to make it much more exciting! 


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There's a long history of roleplaying fantastical races in tabletop RPGs, but why are people so stuck in the mud on what 'should' be playable? Vince and Jon share their thoughts, and what we can do as players to bring those characters to life AND how DMs can build a setting that feels alive with the unique people that inhabit it. 

We are available on ALL Podcast locales AND YouTube!, please follow us there too! 
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July 22, 2025 86 mins

Things don't always go according to play at the D&D table. Let's relive our roughest moments, and figure out how to never repeat them!

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

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

#d&d #dungeonsan...

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July 15, 2025 82 mins

Trouble playing or running an Evil campaign? Are bad guys actually evil? Is putting every NPC in your game into a simple box helping or hurting the fun at the table? Lots to break down, and it sure is a lot of fun! Lets talk GOOD AND EVIL! 

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

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

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July 8, 2025 89 mins

We've all run bad adventures, whether out of a book or ones we made ourselves. But how do we go about making memorable, exciting, and engaging ones? And how do we, as players, help to make the adventures great? Lets discuss!


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

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

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Why do the death and dying mechanics never feel quite right in various editions of D&D? Let's discuss what we can do, and how the type of game you play affects how you should do death! 

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

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

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Let's dig into high level play. There's some important reasons why we don't often make it to higher levels, and the issues that surround high level play in all tabletop RPGs! 

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June 17, 2025 82 mins

Magic NEEDS to feel... well... magical. 

And that may seem obvious, but magic in our RPGs has lost a bit of that 'spark' over the years. What can we do at our tables to really make our games feel fantastical and awe inspiring? Let's get to the heart of it! 

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June 9, 2025 80 mins

You know we play this game to have fun, right? Right??? 

Lets talk about the best ways to make sure EVERYONE at the table has the most fun at your D&D game, and the biggest mistakes we make that can foil that fun! Hint... it has to do with making broken characters... 

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