Welcome to We're More Than D&D Characters. A new podcast series where we will be exploring how TTRPGs have an effect on the people who experience them. We have found the popularity of games like D&D has arisen from not only the fun it provides, but the deeper impact it has had on its participants. We'll be exploring interesting topics with special guests to allow TTRPG enthusiasts to talk about how their games have left a lasting impression on them. We believe TTRPGs are a way we explore ourselves and understand the world. We Are More Than D&D Characters.
Getting Real about BURNOUT As A D&D Podcaster - Kade Backus
DM Kade Backus shares his experience with burnout as a D&D podcaster, offering insights on sustaining passion and making money in the industry.
7 Aug 2025
The Legend of Uh: A Fantasy Novel Forged in D&D
Author Aaron N. Hall discusses how his home D&D game evolved into the inspiration for his fantasy novel, *The Legend of Uh*, in this interview.
9 Jul 2025
Where D&D Collides with Career - Conner Kerrigan (Ep. 12)
Conner Kerrigan discusses the intersection of his communications career and his passion for TTRPGs, exploring the impact of D&D on his life outside of work in this interview.
25 Jun 2025
Faith Journey out of the LDS Church and D&D - Jake
Mason Syddall discusses his faith journey leaving the LDS Church and how D&D became a tool for exploration and emotional processing outside of religion in this interview.
19 Jun 2025
How TTRPGs Build Communication & Empathy - Mason Syddall
Mason Syddall explores how tabletop role-playing games cultivate communication skills and empathy among players through collaborative storytelling and character development in this interview.
11 Jun 2025
How TTRPGs Serve As A Creative Outlet - Jordan Kendrick from Rule of Cool (Ep. 9)
Jordan Kendrick from Rule of Cool discusses how tabletop role-playing games provide a creative outlet, exploring self-expression and game design for encouraging creativity in this interview.
4 Jun 2025
Christianity & TTRPGs - Scott Gray (Ep. 8)
Scott Gray discusses the intersection of Christianity and TTRPGs, exploring how gaming can deepen one's understanding of faith, morality, and spiritual growth in this interview episode.
30 May 2025
Grief Football Gender identity and D&D - Dakota Koep (Ep. 7)
Dakota Koep explores the intersections of grief, football, and gender identity within D&D, examining inclusivity and honoring lost loved ones through TTRPGs in this interview.
14 May 2025
A Zoologist's Adventures in TTRPGs - Douglas Gourde (Ep. 6)
Join Douglas Gorde from @pathera2k1 on TikTok in the discussion of how being a Zoologist Major in college adds a ton of worldbuilding flavor to the D&D table! How can you customize your world to feel more lived in? What are Douglas's origins that make him such a big fan of animals besides his major in college? Other than monsters and creature creation, what does Zoology offer that makes D&D games so much more vibrant? Find these answers and more in this episode of We're More Than D&a...
30 Apr 2025
D&D Friendships Are Built Different - Ep. 5 (Alec Backus)
Join Alec Backus from the Knocked Prone Podcast in the discussion of how D&D friendships are superior friendships! How can you get your friends being vulnerable at the table? What is Alec's D&D origin that makes his friendships at the table so different? Other than board games, what does D&D offer that makes friendships so much stronger? Find these answers and more in this episode of We're More Than D&D Characters. FIND MORE OF ALEC: https://patreon.com/knocked
16 Apr 2025
The Impact of Art in TTRPGs - Chris Daily with Dungeon Heads (Ep. 4)
Join Chris Daily with Dungeon Heads in the discussion of the effect that art has in the TTRPG space! How do you think original character art enhance a player's game experience? What is Chris's process in making character? Other than OC art, what does other art like monster art have to offer to TTRPG players? What about AI art for the use of TTRPGs? Find these answers and more in this episode of We're More Than D&D Characters. FIND MORE OF CHRIS DAILY Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dungeo...
10 Apr 2025
Making Character Creation Personal - Danny Denison (Ep. 3)
In this week's episode of WMTDC, join us as we discuss putting aspects of yourself in your characters with long-time Knocked Prone cast member, Danny Denison! How can we use TTRPGs for personal growth? What's it like to put vulnerable parts of yourself into playable characters? What is Danny's personal character creation process? Find these answers and more in this episode! Find More of Danny: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ebr9uMDHP/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daniboy1012 ...
4 Apr 2025
Sharing The Spotlight and Respecting Roleplay - Hyacinth Wonders (Ep. 2)
Today's episode features the one and only Hyacinth Wonders! This episode covers the importance of sharing the spotlight and how to respect other's roleplay. How can we "step down" and allow other players to have their moment? Are D&D players naturally good at sharing the spotlight? How can we make other players shine? Find these answers and more on We're More Than D&D Characters. FIND MORE OF HYACINTH: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hyacinthwonders Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hya...
27 Mar 2025
The Unknown Influence of Your Game - DM Neal with DM's Block (Ep. 1)
WE'RE SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE! Join us in a discussion with Dungeon Master Neal from The DM's Block Podcast. This episode will be about understanding the unknown positive impact we may be having on other's TTRPG experience. How can you know how you're affecting other's games? Have you ever been deeply impacted by another player's or DMs roleplay? Why don't we always know when a player appreciates the way we play the game? Find these answers and more on We're More Than D&D Characters. FIND M...
7 Mar 2025
We're More Than D&D Characters Trailer
Host Brookelin Backus discusses the premise of her new podcast series, We're More Than D&D Characters! Make sure you keep up with all of our D&D and TTRPG content on our social media platforms! ❤️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knockedprone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockedprone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knockedprone Discord: https://discord.gg/mzgZQweESW
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Kade Backus
Aaron N Hall
Conner Kerrigan
Mason Syddall
Jordan Kendrick
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