Dungeon Masters

Dungeon Masters

Dungeon Masters takes a behind-the-curtain look into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, told through the lenses of the creator of the game, Gary Gygax, played by Wil Wheaton and of private investigator, William Dear, played by Jon Hamm, a swashbuckling tough guy in 1979. Gygax guides the audience through this incredible true story as our Dungeon Master, as we follow Dear on his quest to find Dallas Egbert, a Michigan State student, who supposedly disappeared in the steam tunnels under his university while enacting a real-life version of D&D. What Dear encounters on this journey and ultimately discovers, defies all expectations, and changes the culture as we know it. Written by award-winning journalist and author, David Kushner, based on his interviews with Gary Gygax, his research and writing about Dungeons & Dragons (RISE OF THE DUNGEON MASTER), and the missing person case which inadvertently made the game (in)famous. Produced by Jon Hamm, David Kushner, Temple Hill and QCODE. All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes and commentary. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.

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July 15, 2024 3 mins
Dungeon Masters takes a behind-the-curtain look into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, told through the lenses of the creator of the game, Gary Gygax, played by Wil Wheaton and of private investigator, William Dear, played by Jon Hamm, a swashbuckling tough guy in 1979. Gygax guides the audience through this incredible true story as our Dungeon Master, as we follow Dear on his quest to find Dallas Egbert, a Michigan State student, w...
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It’s 1979. Famous private Investigator, William Dear, begins his quest. Dallas Egbert, a genius young student, has gone missing from Michigan State University. Can Dear track him down, or is something more sinister at play? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary. Learn more at https://...
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Detective Dear follows his first clue, which leads him to a dusty store near campus for comics and games. Does Dungeons & Dragons have something to do with Dallas’ disappearance? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~~ Dungeon Master...
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August 19, 2024 34 mins
As Dear unearths secrets in Dallas’ world, the missing teen doesn’t appear to be the person his parents think he is after all. But is Dear digging too deep, descending into a dangerous underworld beyond his wildest dreams? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussio...
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August 26, 2024 37 mins
Bruised and battered, Dear chases down his only lead, finding himself in the belly of the beast. Surrounded by potential suspects, one man stands out from the crowd, but could his game be deadly? This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with creators. Learn mor...
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September 2, 2024 33 mins
Dear is running out of time and ideas, as the case becomes more personal than ever. But with a new understanding of D&D, he uncovers a surprising clue that sends him in a new direction. This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with creators. Learn more at https...
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September 9, 2024 41 mins
Standing on the precipice of completing his quest, Dear smashes down the door. What will he find and where, in the end, will it lead him? This episode contains graphic language and adult content. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with creators. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ...
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Creator and writer David Kushner talks about what Dallas Egbert III stands for and chats with Mark Daugherty who plays Dallas in the series.  If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, text HOME to 741741 to connect with Crisis Text Line. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with crea...
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September 16, 2024 38 mins
In this first installment of a 2-part special, series creator David Kushner shares never-before-heard archived interviews with Gary Gygax and with Dave Arneson from 2007. Get a rare glimpse into the mind of a visionary, and hear firsthand about the inspirations behind Dungeons and Dragons and what they say about each other. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new e...
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September 23, 2024 37 mins
In this second installment of a 2-part special, listen to how Dungeon Master Gary Gygax would start a game of Dungeons and Dragons and find out how the game got its name. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with creators. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~~ Dungeon Masters is pro...
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