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Roll for Lore

by Sean McDonnell

Discover the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons with "Roll for Lore," a fun and light-hearted podcast hosted by Sean and Jessica. Perfect for both beginners and veteran players, this podcast dives deep into the rich history and lore of the D&D universe. With their friendly and approachable style, Sean and Jessica make learning about D&D enjoyable, and they always welcome listener feedback to keep the experience engaging. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, "Roll for Lore" is your go-to guide for exploring the legendary worlds of Dungeons & Dragons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

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DnD Worlds: Guide to Dark Sun

Dark Sun is one of the most brutal, strange, and unforgettable campaign settings in Dungeons & Dragons history. In this episode of Roll For Lore, we dive into the world

Sep 14
1 h 16 min

DnD Gods: Tharizdun

Tharizdun doesn't get a chapter in most Forgotten Realms books. He gets a footnote, a whisper, and a very large lock. This episode digs into the Chained God: the interlo

Sep 7
1 h 01 min

DnD Locations: Deep Imaskar

The Imaskari built the greatest magical empire in the history of Toril, and then they did something so monstrous that it took their victims' gods four thousand years to m

Aug 31
1 h 12 min

DnD Basics: The Dungeon

This is a great place to start if you are new to Dungeons and Dragons and DnD lore and you want to know what the Dungeon is all about, we will talk about famous Dungeons

Aug 24
1 h 11 min

DnD Gods: Wee Jas

She's been in print since 1983. She made it into the 3rd Edition Player's Handbook deity list. She survived the Edition Wars and she's still in the current game. And if y

Aug 17
1 h 10 min

DnD Demigods: Cthulhu

Grab your Elder Sign, because Sean and Jess are diving into the sleeping god at the bottom of the ocean: Cthulhu. This one goes way past the tentacle face. Sean breaks do

Aug 10
1 h 05 min

DnD Heroes: Bigby

You have said Bigby's name out loud at a table. You have pointed at a monster, squeezed it with a giant spectral fist, and felt powerful doing it. But do you actually kno

Aug 3
1 h 14 min

DnD Events: Tearfall

There are two events known as Tearfall in the history of Faruen and they are both buck wild, so if you like Dungeons and Dragons lore and are especially fond of apocalypt

Jul 27
1 h 04 min

DnD Locations: Feywild EPISODE 100

One hundred episodes deep, and we finally set foot in the Feywild. Welcome to the Plane of Faerie, a warped mirror of the Material Plane where the colors run too bright,

Jul 20
1 h 07 min

DnD Planes: The Shadowfell

Grab a torch... it won't help, but grab one anyway. This week Sean and Jess drag Roll for Lore into the Shadowfell, Dungeons & Dragons' gloomy echo of the Material Plane,

Jul 13
1 h 20 min

DnD Villains: Glasya

She's Asmodeus's least obedient daughter, a criminal mastermind he promoted just to shut her up — and it didn't work. This episode we're breaking down Glasya, Archduchess

Jul 6
1 h 03 min

DnD Locations: Skullport

Directly beneath the gleaming streets of Waterdeep, past a mile and a half of solid rock and very bad decisions, sits the most wretched city in the Forgotten Realms. No l

Jun 29
1 h 26 min

DnD Monsters: Demons Part 2

In this DnD lore cast we discuss the higher level demons found in the infinate layers of the abyss. You might need these for a planescape game but you also might need the

Jun 22
1 h 01 min

DnD Creatures: Merfolk & Tritons

https://www.patreon.com/cw/RollForLore Take a deep breath and grab your trident... this week on Roll for Lore, Sean and Jess head underwater to cover two of the Forgotte

Jun 15
1 h 14 min

DND Monsters: Demons Part 1

We are kicking off a deep dive into the Abyss and honestly... we don't even know where to start because the Abyss is massive and deeply unhinged. So we're doing what any

Jun 8
59 min

DnD Monsters: Lycantrhopes

Werewolves, werebears, wererats, wereravens, and the gods who fight over them. We dig into lycanthropes across the D&D multiverse and the lore is way deeper than you thin

Jun 1
1 h 28 min

DnD: The Underdark

Strap on your torches (and maybe a few extra) because this week we're descending into the Underdark, the sprawling network of caverns, tunnels, and lightless cities burie

May 25
1 h 16 min

DnD Locations: THE ABYSS

The Abyss is the infinite chaotic evil plane of Dungeons & Dragons — home to demon lords, the Blood War, and 50 years of D&D lore that has grown weirder with every editio

May 18
1 h 00 min

DnD: Drow Dragons, Shadow Dragons, Deep Dragons and the Jaezred Chaulssin

What happens when you cross a drow with a dragon? You get one of the most criminally overlooked corners of Forgotten Realms lore — and one of the wildest stories in the e

May 11
1 h 18 min

DnD: The Nine Hells

Hell hath nine layers — and we're going through every single one. In this episode of Roll For Lore, we take a deep dive into the Nine Hells of Baator, one of the most ic

May 4
1 h 19 min

Chart trend

Position in the Games chart (US), last 90 days.

#31
all-time peak
17
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Roll for Lore ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 15, 2026).

#89 ▲ 52 Games US

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Thoroughly enjoy your pod. Listeners can tell you two are friends that enjoy rpgs and nerd culture. The pod is honest and open, you do not act as experts, but as lovers of the genre and the hobby. Love the show, keep knocking it out!

DM Pooh · Jan 2025

Love this podcast! Just caught up with all the episodes and am excited to see what they cover next . I loved hearing dedicated deep dives into the DnD pantheon and the breakdown of classes; and from the perspective of a new player and a veteran of DnD. Only thing I couldn’t get behind are the disses to Curse of Strahd and adventure modules haha but I know the modules aren’t it for every group.

Partyman95 · Dec 2024

Sean and Jessica have great chemistry that helps make the podcast light and fun. The information is good for people new to DnD, like me, and probably has enough depth to remind people who’ve been around for DnD for a while. I think this is a really great podcast.

Thorlik · Dec 2024

Roll for Lore is an absolute blast! Sean and Jessica really bring the fun—between the jokes, the banter, and their awesome personalities, every episode just flies by. They’ve got this laid-back vibe that makes diving into the lore and history of D&D feel effortless and super entertaining. Whether you’re a total newbie or a D&D veteran, they make it feel like you’re just hanging out with friends who happen to know a ton about the game. If you’re into D&D (or just good laughs and great vibes), you’ve gotta check out Roll for Lore!

Yayayayaya92 · Nov 2024

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