Best 70 Worldbuilding Podcasts

Imaginary Worlds is a bi-weekly podcast about science fiction and other fantasy genres. Host Eric Molinsky talks with novelists, screenwriters, comic book artists, filmmakers, and game designers about their craft of creating fictional worlds. The show also looks at the fan experience, exploring what makes us suspend our disbelief, and what happens when that spell is broken. Employing his years of experience in public radio, Eric brings a sophisticated, thoughtfully produced voice to the far-out and fantastical. more

A D&D actual play podcast in the midst of its second campaign!Join us in the world of Grotethe a dark domain ruled by vampires, ghosts, and other monstrosities. Four adventurers get tangled up in a murderous mystery that not only threatens peace across the lands, but perhaps their very lives! more

Four groups play D&D in Theria. Their choices shape the world and each other. New to the podcast? Start with 'Arc 5: Episode 1' and dive into the action! more

Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as 'just a story.' Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life! more

200 5 star ratings internationally in the first 6 months can't be wrong! This series fills in all the details about the Fallout world beginning with the Great War in 2077 and progressing through major world events, factions, creatures, technology, and each vault. We'll explore what we know, and speculate about what might be. more

Welcome to the Dungeon Master's Block the place where we focus on the dungeon master, the most important person in the game. more

A long walk through Middle-earth! Join co-hosts John & Greta as they go chapter-by-chapter through The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and all of Tolkien's other works. more

This show is in the top 1% of podcasts globally! The Elder Scrolls universe explained beginning with perfect bite-sized chunks and evolving into a weekly conversation. We start with the basic concepts and dig deeper as the show progresses. From the nature of creation to the 'gods' (Aedra & Daedra), races, and history of events. This podcast is the best way to start filling in the blanks of your knowledge about the series. more

We at Lawful Stupid are a D&D 5e actual play podcast who actually love to play. We love everything about the Tabletop RPG Community and consistently strive to make the world a better place within that community through inclusivity, creativity, charitable acts, and above all else, fantastical heroism. If you want to be a part of the amazing dnd community of artists, creators, and all around amazing fun people that we are building please join us in our discord. more

Total Party Thrill is a podcast for GMs and players where we discuss our campaigns in order to inspire yours. Each episode begins with a short recap of an installment of our home campaigns, including the 'Mourning Glory' Dungeons & Dragons 5E Eberron campaign and 'Dynasty Unwarranted' Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader campaign. We then proceed to our main topic covering the titular aspect of game planning and playing, and we share tips and advice drawn from our own experience. more

Tom & Stuart take you on a journey of the imagination to a far away wizard's tower where they discuss the lore behind Dungeons and Dragons. This is the best way for everyone from experienced dungeon masters to new players to learn about the worlds, gods, races, histories, locations, and more behind D&D. more

Discover the secrets of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, through the books, movies, streaming shows, and games that explore his world. more

Dark Future Dice is an actual play podcast in which Titus, Lindsay and Sloane delve into the dystopian worlds of Cyberpunk 2020 and Red, weaving narratives that deal with trauma, human connection, and marginalization within an unforgiving dark future. more

The Story Told is a long-running podcast focused on table-top role-playing games. Logan, and his co-host Griffin, meet every other week to discuss the gaming world. In addition to interviews with talented content-creators, they share reviews of exciting new games (and old favorites too!), all in admiration of the greatest hobby in the world. On opposite weeks join them as they stream an actual play of one of their favorite games, featuring their creative friends and gripping adventures! more

A general interest podcast for fans of Dungeons and Dragons and RPGs

We are an ever-expanding group of like-minded nerds who gather around a virtual table to tell stories, build worlds, and generally enjoy each other's company. We invite you along to listen and participate as we play to see what kind of trouble our various sects of adventurers get into across many rulesets! more

THE WIZARD SCROLL is a sword & sorcery sci-fi narrative the likes of which will make yo' momma say 'Dang son/daughter/offspring, where'd you find this?' Tales of high fantasy, of trials and triumph, of quests both epic and mundane, as well as the occasional musical number. The realm of Yyrgsland is filled to the brim with all manner of folk, and boy let me tell you, the escapades that these crazy characters get themselves into would perhaps have made even the late and great Tolkien himself snicker in delight. more

DoubleDM discusses TTRPGs in a fun and digestible manner. Episodes are under an hour long and dive deeper into topics to understand the games we play on a deeper level. Come join us as we ask ourselves questions, discuss our approaches to problems and situations, talk about Inspiration and experiences we made ourselves, all while encouraging you to think for yourself, ask yourself the same questions, and gain new inspiration. more

A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same. more

Each week, Aaron Catano-Saez and Jeff Stormer take a listener-submitted prompt and spin it into an original fantasy character. Tweet us a character prompt: @AMFC_Podcast Email us a character prompt: AllMyFantasyChildren@gmail.com more

The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is dedicated to all things fantasy, creative writing, and book marketing. Expect general writing tips as well as discussions on the fantasy genre, such as on worldbuilding, fantasy tropes, and fantasy names. And with regular guests including historians, folklorists, mythologists, and book bloggers, you'll be sure to find plenty of inspiration and knowledge to use in your fantasy novels and stories. Hosted by Richie Billing. more

Muskets! Spells! Beards! This British 5E D&D podcast has it all! Follow the adventures of four mad voice actors and three would-be privateers across the shores of Calcinea, a Napoleonic world full of dungeons, dragons, flintlocks and fireballs! Every Tuesday at 7pm GMT. Rated 15 . more

Fantasy Fiction & Novel Writing for Authors in TrainingAre you an avid reader with an active imagination?Do you want to nurture you creativity, but you're not sure how to turn your fantasy world into a quality story others can enjoy?Do you want to learn from a Christian author you can trust to teach storytelling from a Biblical worldview?Then welcome to Published Before College, the podcast with short and entertaining shows for authors in training. more

Get resources on how to be a better Dungeon Master (DM) while playing D&D with your friends.

We love fantasy books, possibly too much. We hope you enjoy our top-notch reviews of your favorite fantasy books and series - Sanderson, Jordan, Abercrombie, Butcher and more! more

Where we create fantastical worlds with help from you, our listeners!

Authors J.A. Ironside and M.E. Vaughan talk about books, films and all aspects of speculative fiction, from the nuts and bolts of writing it, to its (occasionally) obscure origins. more

Another actual play podcast focused on worldbuilding and Improv amongst friends, living out fully fleshed-out worlds. more

In the Fantastical Truth podcast from Lorehaven.com, hosts E. Stephen Burnett and Zackary Russell explore fantastical stories for God's glory. more

The Wayfarer's Guide to Worldbuilding is a tool to help writers, DMs, and creatives build unique, scientific, and magical worlds. Each episode explores one facet of worldbuilding and gives practical advice on writing these elements. Hosted by the Mythos and Ink staff Kyle Rudge (Marketing Director), Allison Alexander (Editorial Director), and Emma Skrumeda (Publicist) the podcast explores strong examples of worldbuilding from science fiction and fantasy books, TV shows, and movies and offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of publishing. more

Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany talk about story creation. Drake, in addition to teaching creative writing around the world, is an award-winning novelist and former Lead Fiction Writer for Sony's EverQuest Next. He's also written for other game properties like Shadowrun, written comic books, stage plays, musicals, sold movie scripts and is currently producing an animated TV show that he's written and directed titled GUARDS! more

Providing writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and artists wanting to take their next step, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard. more

Robert Adducci and Jesse Heinig talk about Dark Sun from every angle, Dungeon Mastering, Playing, Races, Classes, History, Sorcerer Kings, City States, you name it. It's about survival on the sands of Athas on this show so grab a d20 and get ready to enter the arena. more

Bienvenidos a Tirando Rol, donde 6 amigos guiados por su Dungeon Master narran grandes aventuras. Tenemos dos campañas hasta el momento la campaña numero 1:Cyrin: Donde cinco inusuales aventureros buscarán rescatar al continente de Cyrin de un mal que se acerca. La magia ha desaparecido por siglos, pero ahora todo el poder está resurgiendo, incluyendo lo que hace  más de mil años intentaron desterrar.La campaña numero 2:Sahmshara : Donde seis personajes se embarcaran en una historia en un continente nuevo y lleno de magia. Al parecer una enfermedad magica esta brotando y esto tiene grandes repercusiones en todo el continente. Acompañalos en su reccorrido por Sahmshara mientras descubren que es lo que esta causando este mal.Tirando Rol es un podcast de juego actual de Calabozos y Dragones (Dungeons and Dragons) en un mundo creado exclusivamente para este Podcast. El DM Ulises Martínez es acompañado por Galindo, Mairyn, Lalo, Annie, Dob, Nerea y nuestra gran ilustradora Jimena Mosqueda, para este podcast donde habrá de todo, comedia, drama acción y eso si... Muchos dados. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

[currently on break!] Speculative Sandbox is your audio playground for speculative fiction lovers. In each episode, Vickie Lan workshops a trope with a writer/author with an eye for character development, world building, and plot structures. From dystopian governments to parallel universes, mind control to interplanetary travel, let's speculate. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. more

Cast Party's actual play Dungeons and Dragons podcast. In PodCast Party: Descent Into Avernus, Dungeon Master Matt Gordon leads players Tal Aviezer, Andy Cannistra, Carolyn Fox, and Rachel Tamarin from the shadows of Baldur's Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War. Do the adventurers have what it takes to turn infernal war machines and nefarious contracts against the archdevil Zariel and her diabolical hordes? And can they ever hope to find their way home safely when pitted against the infinite evils of the Nine Hells? more

Join hosts and 'The Wheel of Time' fans Amber and Traci as they make a cross continental connection every week. They are history lovers, architecture admirers, avid readers, and 'New Spring' super fans. New episodes every Wednesday, and for more, check out their YouTube channel! https://linktr.ee/roadtotarvalon?fbclid=PAAabwgzN-zbbdGu-PtpGRqByLfcqfcvgMBS1pFDBdRG6m2bCZOqQ1GC3UQ08 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadtotarvalon/support more

Two guys who have run one too many games of Dungeons and Dragons. Here we gripe about foolish players, horrible mechanics, and bad dice rolls. As well as, worldbuilding, rules, and how to deal with the party splitting up for the third time this session. more

Pod of Wonder is a podcast that creates an RPG world before your very ears. Each week, a group of friends takes a random Wikipedia article, rolls some dice, and turns fact into fiction in fifteen minutes. We've made a wrestler out of a fast food mascot, turned Rosie the Riveter into a worker's rights struggle, and made screaming nuns into a tourist trap. New episodes every Wednesday! more

Counterbalance is a High Fantasy Audio Drama. A hole has been torn into the weave that creates magic, allowing spirits that threaten the wellbeing of mortals to manifest. Counterbalance is about the journey of three people attempting to fix the hole, while trying to find out who caused it to rip in the first place. more

Imprinted Echos (formerly called Palimpsest) is an actual play podcast using the Cypher System set in the world of Numenera (both made by Monte Cook Games). Join Zann, Rin, Brigid and Chase as they dive into the mysterious world of Numenera and uncover the secrets held in the Steadfast and Beyond. more

The Rift has opened, linking the Old World and the New. Join the Wardens as they journey through to a strange, new land filled with danger, intrigue, and adventure! Become a Rift Walker.Chat with the cast and fellow fans on our Discord: ???????https://discord.gg/JJth48w???Find more episodes and Flash Fantasy fun on our website: ???https://www.flashfantasypodcast.comProduced by Flash Fantasy Podcast, Flash Fantasy LLC more

A Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast featuring a mysterious tavern known only as The Medusa's Cascade. more

A TTRPG Homebrew and Worldbuilding podcast, with a blend of D&D 5e homebrew content and interviews with independent TTRPG creators. This is where we stir the pot and lick the spoon. more

Join four intrepid tabletop gamers in a series of improvised audio adventures - from fantasy to science fiction, and every weird thing in between. more

Die Kerkerkumpels sind dein Pen&Paper-Hörspiel aus der Fantasie von Spielleiter Josef und den Spielern Patrik, Max & Simon. Die Geschichten, die du bei den Kerkerkumpels hörst, sind live improvisiert und im Anschluss als Hörspiel aufbereitet. So entstehen nicht nur spontan lustige Szenarien, sondern auch wundersame Welten von Fantasy bis Science-Fiction und von fernen Planeten bis nach Blutstadt.Im Podcast hörst du die Kerkerkumpels wöchentlich in verschiedenen Abenteuern und zusätzlich produzieren wir verschiedene Gaming-Videoinhalte für Twitch und YouTube. Unser Spielsystem ist nicht festgelegt. Wir wechseln, um unseren Spielwelten und Charakteren gerecht zu werden. Also viel Spaß in der Welt der Kerkerkumpels! more

Adventures from the imagination of drunk intellects. Follows the real story as two sets of gods are born in this audio diary as a group of old and new friends, on a raw unedited actual play RPG homebrew fantasy story in two campaigns Allelopollus & Mannipollus, on the world of Tareth. ???? Our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/RumPropelledGaming Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rumpropelledgaming/support more

Set in the magical realm of Falnix, a group of heroes known as The D'artagnans are led by the fierce Athena, embarking on epic adventures. With Tosh's humor, Diego's strategy, and Ríona's artistic spirit, they navigate a world meticulously crafted by their Dungeon Master, Callan. Drawing on legendary tales and timeless themes, this podcast subtly weaves elements of classic quests and iconic characters into its narrative, creating a rich fusion of fantasy and lore. Dungeons & Drama blends mystery, intrigue, combat, romance, humor, and unforgettable characters into an engaging RPG narrative. more

A podcast re-watching and analysing favourite TV shows and discussing how to make them into RPG adventures.

Venture to the realm of Koz, and into the desert sands of Poaha.Join our journey, alongside four unlikely heroes as they delve into the enigmatic depths of totalitarian cities, navigate the unpredictable sands of the Poaha desert, and confront the depths of The Krag.Join us in this homebrew Dungeons and Dragons play podcast hailing from the lands of Aotearoa/New Zealand more

In weekly discussions that result in absolutely no clear answers, Nathan and Alex delve into the endless choices that make up games. What can we learn from video games, storytelling, and the real world, and how can we apply that to tabletop games? more

In 2013, Alex Shaw published a small novel called The Cartographer's Handbook, the first in a series called The New Century Multiverse.The premise is alt history, where post-Civil War America is suddenly overcome with a plague of dangerous monsters that overwhelm the Reconstruction, and bring the nation to its knees. The series is not about its fall, however, but about the heroes that help bring it back from the brink, and step into a wider world that is not the one they knew. New mysteries to unlock, magics to discover, and worlds to explore.7 years later, the New Century Multiverse is now nine books strong, with more on the way. It has had its first major arc, its first Avengers style coming together of the heroes of its various books...... and now, its first fan podcast.Through The Wind Door is a deep dive exploration of those first 9 novels and beyond. Accessible to new readers and long time fans, join Greg and Toby as they share thoughts about this engaging series. more

We're an actual play TTRPG podcast, primarily set in an alternate history home brew world based around Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology where Alexander the Great made allies with Atlantis to expand his empire beyond Earth. We also sometimes play and stream World of Darkness games, so keep an eye out for our more horror themed episodes! Follow the Hammpod crew as we explore this world and stay for the shenanigans and b.s. that ensue! https:/linktr.ee/Hammpod Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Portal Quandary is a real-play dramedy Dungeons and Dragons podcast. Magnolia, Lucille, Noah and Hymmbo are four strangers who find themselves stuck in a mystical land farther away than they ever thought possible. Our party must explore this dangerous land to return home, but somehow, this alien world provokes questions about home they never thought to ask. more

A group of people seeking the fun of roleplaying within a new world.Many beginners but all passionate and dedicated people. Join us in the land of Kunivar! more

Lauryn and Nicholas discuss gaming, 'gamers,' and game design from practical and academic perspectives.

Created and hosted by fantasy author Chad Corrie, Tralodren: Legends and Lore will expand more of the Tralodroen cosmos by delving into its rich history, legends, and lore. Meant as a supplement for fans and followers of the world setting it's also a companion to the various other incarnations Tralodren finds itself translated into—whatever formats those may be. This podcast and all its episodes are ©2020 Chad Corrie. All Rights Reserved. You can find out more about Chad Corrie online at: chadcorrie.com and @creatorchad (FB, Twitter, and Instagram). Questions and comments can be sent to: lore (at) chadcorrie (dot) com. more

Somos um grupo de escritores apaixonados pela literatura fantástica que nos juntamos para escrever histórias sobre novos mundos, magia, criaturas míticas, entre outras coisas maravilhosas que o universo da fantasia nos proporciona.Nos ache nas outras redes:Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@imagiandarilhosInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/andarilhos_do_imaginario/Twitter - http://twitter.com/imagiandarilhosSite - https://andarilhosdoimaginario.wordpress.com/ more

Welcome to SideQuests, your high octane distraction from those other podcasts. We're a pen and paper RPG audio show featuring chatter about rules and how to master them, epic worldbuilding, player investment, and interviews with the people who make the games you love.Listen in as we trade tabletop war stories, make judgement calls on odd situations, and do everything we can to give you more RPG resources than you could dream of--all from a simple Sidequest! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictablegames/support more

Legends from The Fireside is a hybrid storytelling podcast that combines the fantastic qualities of sword and sorcery fantasy with the unpredictable nature of a TTRPG. The show will feature the ongoing tales of adventure created as the show progresses, meaning that no future is predetermined, and anything can happen. The dice will decide the course of our stories, the fate of these heroes and their world, and all we can do now is listen in to these Legends from The Fireside. more

The stories and adventures within the realms of Enor and beyond.

The unofficial Dungeons & Dragons podcast that helps to put humans back into humanity and breathe life into your campaign NPC's with backstory and bravado.Sidekicks & Sidequests is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. more

Weltenbeschreibungen und Settingerklärungen. Alles rund um Pen and Paper - Rollenspieltheorie mit Wintersturm. more

A fantasy audio serial. Can Ryn and his companions find the twelve elemental Jewels in time to stop the Emperor from conquering the world? Avatar: The Last Airbender meets The Chronicles of Prydain meets DnD meets the Final Fantasy games. Has an ensemble cast, an elemental magic system, steampunk airships, chocobos, dungeons, and a Cid, among many other things. Updates on or near the 1st of each month. Also has a 'Previously on...' section at the start of each episode so you can jump on anywhere. sagaofthejewels.substack.com more

Avowedcast is a gaming community podcast run by the fans for the fans. We take a deep dive into Eora's lore, culture, ecosystem, geography, and much more. Other topics include updates, patches, gameplay, story, characters, etc. The guests on this podcast are fans like you from all around the world! Whether joining us live, via email or by leaving voice messages, this is the fan's podcast. Eora welcomes you! more

En cuentistas del mundo inventan cuentos nuevos cada semana. Cuentos que permiten ver la realidad de otra forma...; tal vez cocinarla un poco para que no siempre sea tan cruda. Cuentistas que, a través de los cuentos, nos acercan a lo que podría haber sido la auténtica historia de la humanidad. more

Welcome to Through the Balcony and our many, MANY, misadventures! Join us as we weave stories together and share them with you! more

We dive into the challenges and opportunities presented in this chaotic point in time where we transition away from traditional mainstream monoculture into a post-consensus world of tribal microcensus. The new world beyond the public square presents opportunities to build something new. We sit down with the brave creators ,artists, storytellers and builders who are paving the way and helping us navigate the world of today. more