The podcast episodes discuss the concept of player agency extensively, exploring how allowing players to make impactful decisions can shape the narrative and create a more engaging experience.

For example, in the episode The Re-Slayers (Bonus) Take w/ Matthew Mercer, the conversation touches on the importance of embracing unexpected directions that players may take a story, even if it contradicts the DM's original plans. This reflects the idea of player agency, where the players have the freedom to influence the course of events.

Similarly, the episode D&D Court: Invisible T-Rexes, Potion Cocktails, and A Visit to Swords R' Us analyzes the balance between player creativity in areas like character backstories and the gamemaster's need to maintain a coherent narrative, highlighting the tension between player agency and guided storytelling.

The concept of player agency and meaningful choices with real consequences is a central theme throughout the S6E1: Replayability & Branching Narratives with Christian Vernon and Zac MacKrell, Creators of Doors of Divergence episode, where the creators discuss their innovative approach to escape room design that empowers the audience to make decisions that shape the narrative.