You Had To Be There: A D&D Storytelling Podcast

In this episode, I spoke with Julian Loomis from the Everyday Superhero Headquarters. Julian is a Nerdy Wellness Communicator who combines his love for TTRPGs, mental wellness, and physical health into one. We talked about Julian's journey to creating his Exercise Infused TTRPG program Mission Quest, and his process for character development. Be sure to check out the Everyday Superhero Cast at https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCw0hJ886Y7HU4JYlCkkoIaA To learn more about Mission Quest go to https://www.everydaysuperherotraining.com/ For more information about Julian and the Everyday Superhero Headquarters go to https://linktr.ee/EVERYDAYSUPERHEROHEADQUARTERS Join the You Had To Be There Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

In this episode, I spoke with Brian from Fighter Guy Studios! Brian is the creator of The Brains & Brawn Super Simple Table Top Role Play System.  Brains & Brawn is a TTRPG system where the Tale Teller can add various Supplements that build on the system to give more options & ‘crunch’ to the base game, which can be used with every expansion. Brian and I went into detail about his setting agnostic system and how in one of his 5e games, one of his players died months before the party even realized. Check out the Brains & Brawn 1st Annual virtual Con! https://www.fighterguystudios.com/brains-brawn-con-signup Support Brian & Fighter Guy Studios at https://ko-fi.com/fighterguy And for more info about Brains & Brawn go to https://www.fighterguystudios.com/ Join the You Had To Be There Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

Gary Engler started playing D&D the same way all campaigns start, at a bar! After one of the bar regulars showed Gary and his friends D&D, they later transitioned to playing primarily Pathfinder and Pathfinder 2. In their games, they rotate GMs regularly and are no strangers to character death. However, during one of their challenging encounters, one of Gary's character builds managed to take down the enemy in record time. Join the You Had To Be There Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

Nikko Mitrovic is the creator of ElvenFirely! ElvenFirely.com is a website where you can find system-agnostic adventure locations, wholesome NPCs, and magical D&D articles! Nikko and I talked about fun NPCs, and how one of his players saved the party from a TPK while traveling on their skyship. To suppoert Nikko, visit ElvenFirely.com! And follow him on Twitter @ElvenFirefly! Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

In this episode, I spoke with Paul Pergolizzi.  Paul is a regular 5th Edition player, he is also my cousin.  Born in the world of pandemic D&D, Paul has been playing his Tabaxi Bard for a few years.  Over the course of his time playing, he remembers how one NPC went from knocking him out in a fight, to being his best friend. Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

BONUS EPISODE! A bit out of my element on this one but we are talking comic books! In this episode, I sat down with Serena Sanchez, the creator of the comic book Black Rhapsody by Magic Gal Media.  Black Rhapsody is a horror comic about a group of magical singers fighting against an evil goddess turned pop star. Be sure to follow Magic Gal Media on Twitter @MagicGalMedia You can support Black Rhapsody on INDIEGOGO: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-rhapsody-part-1#/ Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

Jacob Cordas returns! Be sure to check out Jacob's first episode Undercover Boss. Jacob Cordas is a writer, podcaster, and full-time professional game master on Start Playing. Jacob and I talked about the Call of Cthulhu one shot he wrote and ran for myself and two other past guests. All three parts are out now! Jacob also has a new podcast with the Cheesy Gordita Network. In The Land Of Cheese And Sauce is a Taco Bell themed 5th Edition actual play podcast featuring an original story and delicious homebrewed subclasses. To book a game with Jacob, visit https://startplaying.games/gm/jacweasel Follow him on Twitter @jacweasel Check out In The Land Of Cheese And Sauce: https://www.cheesygorditanetwork.com/podcast Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

Part 3 of You Had To Be There: A Call Of Cthulhu one-shot featuring past guests Jacob Cordas, Nicole Summers, and Kenneth Blaney. After nearly dying at Henderson's farm, the party experiences some extreme Déjà vu as they return to the Gallop & Shaker. In order to find out just what is happening, Blake, Abigail, and Father Sean head over to the church to find more about the town's past residents. Abigail Bell was played by Nicole Summers Blake McWilliams was played by Tom DeCillis Father Sean Reilly was played by Kenneth Blaney The Keeper of this game was Jacob Cordas To be a guest on the show: Send me a DM on Twitter or Email me at [email protected] Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: The story was written by Jacob Cordas using the Down Darker Trails ruleset by Chaosium. Music for the adventure was provided by Kevin MacLeod and the Incompetech website. My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

Reverand Derek White AKA The Geek Preacher is a UMC Clergyman, a Chaplain of Gary Con, and an advocate for LGBTQI and neurodiverse inclusion. Derek now uses TTRPGs as a tool for inclusion, understanding, and education. He also is a firm maker and released/is in the process of releasing his new documentary, The Satanic Panic and the Religious Battle for the Imagination. The film explores Derek's journey through the satanic panic as a D&D-loving kid, and how it affected his friends and those who designed the game. You can learn more about Rev. Derek White and all the projects he works on by checking out his linktree! Rev. Derek White: https://linktr.ee/thegeekpreacher Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

Part 2 of You Had To Be There: A Call Of Cthulhu one-shot featuring past guests Jacob Cordas, Nicole Summers, and Kenneth Blaney. After investigating the mystery of Henderson's missing cattle, the party realizes things in this small town might not be as they seem. Abigail Bell was played by Nicole Summers Blake McWilliams was played by Tom DeCillis Father Sean Reilly was played by Kenneth Blaney The Keeper of this game was Jacob Cordas To be a guest on the show: Send me a DM on Twitter or Email me at [email protected] Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/J8pUFHRTyE Please follow me to get updates on future episodes: IG: @tomdecilliscomedy  Twitter: @TDeCilliscomedy  TikTok: @tomdecilliscomedy Credits: The story was written by Jacob Cordas using the Down Darker Trails ruleset by Chaosium. Music for the adventure was provided by Kevin MacLeod and the Incompetech website. My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast. The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic