Bold Takes and Bad Tempers

48 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I'm In The Pitt Eating Scrambled Eggs

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:15:59 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses nefarious friends, cutting weight, and DnD's new neurochip. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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47 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Dear Zach, My Life Is In Shambles

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:24:22 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses same old jokes, being walked on by your players, and a COD camapign. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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46 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Am Playing Guess Who By Myself

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:09:24 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses dying bars, getting your friends partners, and long super thanks. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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45 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | My Burger King Headset Is Telling Me To Rule of Cool

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:02:25 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses being jealous, the new DnD line up and making new friends. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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44 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Every Encounter Is An Interrogation

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:26:02 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses his trip, knocking socks off, and saving your friends from their relationships. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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43 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Can't Be Your Therapist, I'm Cursed By An Etsy Witch

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:16:14 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses rust monsters, curses, and falling in love with your DM. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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42 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers |This Podcast is About Positivity

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:30:21 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses karaoke, shifties, and one-shot spells. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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41 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I'm Playing With The Mannequins From I Am Legend

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:02:48 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses raising a kitten, rules he would change, and giving up on your players. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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40 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Have a Synth Daughter and an Elemental Wife

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:57:53 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses his moments as a server, updates on the cat, and playing Minecraft in DnD. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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39 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Am Trapped In Purgatory

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:46:59 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses watching others play dnd, magic burnout, and the idea of the game store. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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38 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Can't Even Tell What Is Bait Anymore

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:05:20 GMT

I did not realize that the 1979 Stalker film is also known as one of the most boring films ever produced. In this episode, Zach discusses the difference between DnD and just talking to your friends, some new subclasses, and Philip Glass. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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37 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Would Just Live In The Sewers

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:42:16 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses being a vampire, his math teacher's investments, and the backrooms dnd-like. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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36 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | These Questions and Zoup Will Be The End Of Me

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:03:54 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses being top 100, yelling at Zoup management, and losing brain cells. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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35 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | There Are People Eating Hotdogs In My Drivethru

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:47:13 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses Midwestern Christmas, lore accurate villains, and getting ready for the new year. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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34 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | This Book Has Flavor?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:23:39 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses the new Eberron book, making your players care about other campaigns, and listening to your heart. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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33 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | David Lynch's Pizzeria

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:16:24 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses pizza parlors, streaming sports, and having terrain ruin your game. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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32 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Counting Seeds And Nuts

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:04:48 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses video game movies, vampires, and subverting your players expectations by playing a completely different game. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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31 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Chili's Mozz Broke My SpiritChili's Mozz Broke My Spirit

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:08:06 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses the broken human spirit vs. Texas Roadhouse, mutated mice, and seeing a DM's perspective. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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30 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Used to Rage-bait Myself

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:22:13 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses touchy-feely theater kids, booking flights, and a professor's dream for God to take him. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.comv

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29 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | My Brain Is Crystalizing From The Cortisol

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:12:52 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses disgruntled family gatherings, DM vendettas, and getting pregnant as an Applebee's server. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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28 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Who Is DMing You Guys? Jigsaw?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:25:53 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses airport restaurants, MTG dorks, and playing DnD for the roleplay and story. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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27 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Lightning Round

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:35:05 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses deer nuts, seeking help from a trusted adult, and being a former gym chad. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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26 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I Can't Go Outside Because Of The Random Encounters

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:08:37 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses volunteering for the elderly, going on dates, and thanking our blue collar workers. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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25 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Let Me Roleplay In Every Board Game

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:53:24 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses board games, having no one to play them with, and JackBox as a humiliation ritual. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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24 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | "TTRPG" Isn't Working

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:27:42 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses depressing kids, why dark vision doesn't seem balanced, and why TTRPG is a dated term Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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23 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Uncanny Island

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:31:49 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses his vacation, rushing a campaign, and his love for the midwest Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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22 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Reasonable Responses and Calm Demeanors

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:11:40 GMT

Check out Scorched Basin! A TTRPG system-agnostic setting I wrote a one-shot for! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... In this episode, Zach discusses how to make a reasonable response, dealing with immeasurable disappointment, and checking on your friends Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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21 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | The Plight of the Spotlight Hog

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:08:13 GMT

Check out Scorched Basin! A TTRPG system-agnostic setting I wrote a one-shot for! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=a5gi76 In this episode, Zach discusses how "funny" DnD players are made, r/dndcirclejerk, and coping with moving. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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20 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | My Prophecies Were Too Late

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:12:21 GMT

Check out Scorched Basin! A TTRPG system-agnostic setting I wrote a one-shot for! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=a5gi76 In this episode, Zach discusses the dark age of DnD, encouraging unfunny players, and visions of the past and future. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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19 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | I've Been Awakened From My Coma

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:57:02 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses chemical warfare with shoes on, making social ostracization a game mechanic, and changing the mood while keeping the paint. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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18 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Injustice Comboing Your Players IRL

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:49:46 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses playing DnD in cleats, maintaining concentration in the warp, and dealing with losing characters as a DM. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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17 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Thinking Outside The Box

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:36:15 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses the recent long-form surge, subscription services, and how to prepare your players for a dungeon. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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16 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Pacing and Introspection

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:39:12 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses only things about DnD and nothing else... Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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15 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Gen Con Recap

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:41:39 GMT

In this episode, Zach discusses his worst hotel experience, GenCon Events, and how to introduce a campaign. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com You can blame the stress pimples on the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kokomo

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14 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Great Clips and Min-Maxing

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:22:42 GMT

Come meet me in person at Gen Con! Get your free tickets here! https://www.gencon.com/events/271507 In this episode, Zach discusses being stressed in public, book delays, and how to make high-level play tolerable. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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13 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | The Wizard Mains Are Mad

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:58:01 GMT

Come meet me in person at Gen Con! Get your free tickets here! https://www.gencon.com/events/271507 In this episode, Zach discusses AI, the tragedy that was Game of Thrones, and how many kids you should have. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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12 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | My Homebrew World Is Too Cool

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:51:11 GMT

Come meet me in person at Gen Con! Get your free tickets here! https://www.gencon.com/events/271507 In this episode, Zach discusses Magic: The Gathering Arena and masochism, dealing with an annoying player, and his previous campaign. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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11 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Catching Up

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:57:15 GMT

In this episode, ZachTheBold discusses his experience guest-starring on Critical Role, Skill Check, and ScryBabies. He also dives a bit more into the current state of Dungeons and Dragons, content theft, and even gets to the point of the show (answering questions)! Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com (DON'T make fun of this email, outlook is cool)

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10 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | A Fiery Farewell (For Now)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:03:13 GMT

Hello, everyone, and thank you for tuning in to the end of this first season of Bold Takes and Bad Tempers. As stated in the video, I am taking a short hiatus from the podcast to concentrate on making different long-form content. Don't fret, there is plenty more to come. Thank you all for your support through the series; it means the world to me. If you ever encounter a sticky situation and want to write in for future episodes, email BoldTakes@outlook.com. Okay see you in the next video bye bye luh u

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09 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Dealing With Resurrection

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:07:01 GMT

Zach ponders the lack of atmosphere in DND campaigns, players that want their characters to play the game for them, and why CR is a psyop.

Make sure to send all questions to BoldTakes@Outlook.com!

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08 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Clunky Combat

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:43:43 GMT

In this episode Zach gives advice on how to make combat better without adding a million homebrew rules, character betrayal, and the BG3 effect. Thank you everyone for the support and send your questions to BoldTakes@Outlook.com

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07 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Give Us A New Class

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Zach dives deep into his frustrations with power gamers, the chaos of missing players, and the challenges of dealing with characters whose motivations clash.

Thank you everyone for the support! Please send in your questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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06 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | Game Philosophy

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:00:48 GMT

Listen to Zach ramble about his thoughts on narrative game philosophy, power gamers, and wild magic.

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05 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | My DM Hates Me

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:44:45 GMT

In this episode, Zach dives deep into the science of Acid Splash, tackles the tricky issue of DMs who powergame, and addresses how to handle players jumping ahead of the DM.

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04 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | It's What My Character Would Do

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:38:52 GMT

In this episode, Zach breaks down some of the worst sayings in DnD, how to handle a DM NPC, and what to do when someone doesn't know their character after three years of play. Send your questions to BoldTakes@outlook.com Thank you everyone for the support!

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03 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | All Roleplay Is not Good Roleplay

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:45:33 GMT

In this scorching hot episode, Zach dives deep into the art of roleplay, explores how to guide player progression, and tackles the tricky balance of managing overpowered characters. Send in your red flag moments, sticky situations, or general inquiries to BoldTakes@outlook.com

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02 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | The Main Character

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:12:33 GMT

In this episode, ZachTheBold dives into the rise of protagonist players, the pitfalls of original characters (OCs), and offers tips for keeping your campaign engaging and dynamic.

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01 | Bold Takes and Bad Tempers | A Complicated Situation

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:19:59 GMT

Zach answers community questions about metagaming, magic weapons, and dating your DM.

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