DM Lessons Learned from Standup Comedy with Kyle Shire
June 26, 2025
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220 of 281

June 26, 2025
DM Lessons Learned from Standup Comedy with Kyle Shire
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<p>Here are today's sponsors:</p><p>Worldsmith - Easy D&D Prep - Start a Free 7 Day Trial: <a href="https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://session0studios.com/worldsmith-podcast</a></p><p>Roll and Play Press - Easier D&D: <a href="https://session0studios.com/rollandplay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://session0studios.com/rollandplay</a></p><p>Studio Fantasms: <a href="https://session0studios.com/fantasms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://session0studios.com/fantasms</a></p><p>Our Patreon: <a href="https://session0studios.com/patreon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://session0studios.com/patreon</a></p><p>While our guest, Kyle Shire, has many talents and credits to his name, major ones including his senior producer role at Critical Role as well as being the creator of the Queen By Midnight boardgame. However, his time as a standup comedian brings some unique lessons for DMs that we have yet to explore on our podcast!</p><p>Follow Kyle Shire for more inspirational projects he is working on!</p><p>Special thanks to:</p><p>Benj Weyland for Graphic Design (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/benjweydesign/</a>)</p><p>TJ Max, Juka, and TechSenpai for being amazing moderators</p><p>Kyle Wilson, Nick Ammann and Professor Nobody for being our patrons.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Brought to you by Session 0 Studios</strong></p><p>Visit session0studios.com for more information.</p><p><strong>I Made a CR 100 Monster</strong></p><p>I made a Monster with a Challenge Rating of 100
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