HomeBrew
Ben and Nate dive into the wild world of TTRPGs, sharing their love for crafting original characters, places, and magical items.
Follow along as we bring new ideas to life!
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HomeBrew: Season 1
Episode 1: BREW DAY!
07.13.2025 | 25 min
It’s Brew Day! Ben and Nate introduce the show and share two original magical brews:
Milk of the Dragon
Tele-Porter
Welcome to the first episode of HomeBrew, where we craft, test, and taste the wildest homebrew creations!
Episode 2: CLOAK & CLEAVER!
07.20.2025 | 28 min
Ben and Nate open up some classic D&D magic items and give them the full homebrew treatment
Zashier’s Spellweave Cloak -“Cloak of Many Fashions”
Butcher’s Cleaver - “Berserker Axe”
We also dive deep into why giving your players creative freedom isn’t just fun, it’s essential.
Episode 3: INSPIRE PLAYTIME!
07.27.2025 | 38 min
Ben and Nate dive into the wild world of inspiration and shameless idea theft (the good kind).
They break down how pulling from your favorite games, shows, and stories isn't just allowed—it's the heart of creative worldbuilding.
Also featured: a behind-the-screen look at Nate’s gothic Vampire One-Shot, inspired by Castlevania and Bloodborne.
Zashier’s Spellweave Cloak makes another appearance
Bonus: how to turn your influences into original magic
Episode 4: ROLE-PLAYING!
08.03.2025 | 27 min
Ben and Nate attempt to talk seriously about roleplaying… but immediately spiral into middle-school-level humor.
Behind the laughter, though, is a real conversation about how important it is to meet your players where they are, especially when it comes to comfort zones and immersion at the table.
We also take a nostalgic trip back to our childhoods and the way we used to play:
Ninja Turtles in the backyard
Improv battles under streetlights
Pretending to be a soldier or searching for a portal to another world
Real talk about roleplay, safety, and story connection. It's silly. It’s honest. And it might just remind you why you started playing in the first place.
Episode 5: GOLDEN FROG!
08.10.2025 | 35 min
Not all gear is built for battle; some of it moves the story forward.
In this week’s episode of HomeBrew, we’re talking all things gear:
How to create unique, world-relevant items
How to balance pros and cons
How weird gear changes how players think
We also share one of our favorite stories:
The Golden Frog – a strange item that sparked an unforgettable session.
Whether you’re a DM looking to spice up your loot tables or a player dreaming of the perfect quirky item… this episode is for you.