Dungeon Masters

About 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.

Publisher

QCODE

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2024

Latest episode

3 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Mar 2025

   Preview: Madam Ram Starring Toni Collette

   The first five episodes are available now. Subscribe today! Loved, hated, and an endlessly controversial figure in modern sports, Georgia Frontiere's story is one of ambition, power, scandal, and a relentless quest for respect and legacy. Inheriting the LA RAMS after the sudden and mysterious death of her sixth husband, Georgia, once dubbed a "trophy wife," defies expectations by taking her shot at a Super Bowl trophy. MADAM RAM follows the extraordinary rise of Georgia Frontiere, played by Toni Collette, from aspiring opera singer and entertainer to a trailblazing NFL owner. Eccentric and fearless, she navigates a male-dominated world using astrological charts to guide her decisions. Expect the Unexpected | Episode 1 Georgia Rosenbloom recounts her rise to power as the Rams’ owner following her husband’s mysterious death, navigating grief, media scrutiny, and the complexities of her new role, all while preparing for the battleground that lies ahead. This episode contains graphic language. ~~~ Madam Ram is a QCODE, LuckyChap, The Cantillon Company and Vocab Films production, created by Michelle Rosenfarb. ~~~ This series is a dramatization of certain facts and actual events. Dialogue, scenes, characters and some events have been fictionalized, modified or created for dramatic purposes. ~~~ 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. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On X @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   24 Feb 2025

   Introducing: MADAM RAM Starring Toni Collette

   Loved, hated, and an endlessly controversial figure in modern sports, Georgia Frontiere's story is one of ambition, power, scandal, and a relentless quest for respect and legacy. Inheriting the LA RAMS after the sudden and mysterious death of her sixth husband, Georgia, once dubbed a "trophy wife," defies expectations by taking her shot at a Super Bowl trophy. MADAM RAM follows the extraordinary rise of Georgia Frontiere, played by Toni Collette, from aspiring opera singer and entertainer to a trailblazing NFL owner. Eccentric and fearless, she navigates a male-dominated world using astrological charts to guide her decisions. Listen to the series today! ~~~ Madam Ram is a QCODE, LuckyChap, The Cantillon Company and Vocab Films, created by Michelle Rosenfarb. ~~~ This series is a dramatization of certain facts and actual events. Dialogue, scenes, characters and some events have been fictionalized, modified or created for dramatic purposes. ~~~ All episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers receive early, uninterrupted access to new episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with creators. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On X @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   23 Sept 2024

   The Lost Gygax Tapes - Part 2 | Episode 9

   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 produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4. 

   16 Sept 2024

   The Lost Gygax Tapes - Part 1 | Episode 8

   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 episodes along with episode commentary and roundtable discussions with creators. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5. 

   9 Sept 2024

   Roundtable Discussion with Creator David Kushner and Actor Mark Daugherty | Episode 7

   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 creators. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6. 

   9 Sept 2024

   We Can Be Heroes | Episode 6

   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. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7. 

   2 Sept 2024

   The Swamp | Episode 5

   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://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8. 

   26 Aug 2024

   Gen Con | Episode 4

   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 more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9. 

   19 Aug 2024

   Into The Dungeon | Episode 3

   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 discussions with creators. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10. 

    12 Aug 2024

    Crowley’s Comics N’ Games | Episode 2

    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 Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill. Written, directed and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~

11. 

    12 Aug 2024

    The Players Handbook | Episode 1

    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://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Dungeon Masters is produced by QCODE and Temple Hill and created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~

12. 

    15 Jul 2024

    Dungeon Masters | Trailer

    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. ~~~ 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 a QCODE and Temple Hill production, created by David Kushner. ~~~ Follow us for more information: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia Visit QCODEMedia.com ~~~

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

104 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

161 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

13

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

91

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