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We are back from the most amazing five days in miniature gaming, Adepticon, and in the B.o.D. studio to tell the listener all about it.   Everything from the vendor hall and Ty’s AoS tournament experience to what’s in the best swag bag of any convention.   We also have a contest this episode so […]

Welcome to the new podcast from the B.o.D. featuring news, anecdotal experiences, and raucous reviews of life in the adventurous wilderness of hobby gaming!  Our inaugural episode features an interview with Brian Niro of Anvil Eight Games in the B.o.D. studio.  We also review Aetherium from Anvil Eight in the “Play It or Slay It” segment […]

A new podcast from the BoD featuring news, anecdotal experiences, and raucous reviews of life in the adventurous wilderness of Hobby gaming!  Look for episode #1 to drop March 15th. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play

Ty, Josh, and Troy talk about how to choose Con events and have a big announcement. We are happy to be sponsored by Anvil Eight Games creators of the tabletop miniatures board game Aetherium and the new card game Front Line: NO KOMRADES. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains […]

Ty, Josh, and Troy are in the BoD studio to kick off 2017 with a look at how and why various game mechanics make their favorite games their favorites. We are happy to be sponsored by Anvil Eight Games creators of the tabletop miniatures board game Aetherium and the new card game Front Line: NO KOMRADES. Download here or […]

The triumvirate of Ty, Josh, and Troy are in the BoD studio to wrap up 2016 with a discussion of legacy games, their favorite games of the year, and gaming goals for 2017 We are happy to be sponsored this episode by Anvil Eight Games creators of the tabletop miniatures board game Aetherium and the new card […]

Marlon joins Ty, Josh, and Troy in the BoD studio to discuss the coolness that was Gamehole Con. We are happy to be sponsored this episode by Anvil Eight Games creators of the tabletop miniatures board game Aetherium and the new card game Front Line: NO KOMRADES. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or now Google Play ** Listener […]

It’s a brother swap as Tom joins Ty, Josh, and Troy in the BoD Studio to discuss what they have been playing, buying and building.  The quartet then tackles the topic of playing competitive games with a mix of experienced and newer players so that everyone still has fun. We are happy to be sponsored […]

Josh, Ty, Troy, and John are back in the BoD Studio discussing what they have been playing, buying and building.  The group also compares and contrasts three of the most popular boardgames for the BoD group: Kemet, Blood Rage and Scythe. We are happy to be sponsored this episode by Anvil Eight Games creators of […]

Josh, Ty, and Troy have returned from Gen Con and in this extra long episode, they share the highs, lows, trials, tribulations, adventures, and purchases from the “best four days of gaming”. We are happy to be sponsored this episode by Anvil Eight Games creators of the tabletop miniatures board game Aetherium and the new card game […]

Josh, Ty, Troy and John are in the BoD Brewhaus Studio for our 3rd annual “Gen Con Prepisode”.  The guys give some tips and tricks for attending the show and review the games and events they are most looking forward to at Gen Con this year. We are proud to be sponsored this episode by Anvil […]

  Josh, Ty, Troy and John are in the BoD Brewhaus to talk about how they spent their Memorial Day weekend in downtown Milwaukee at the Nexus Game Fair.  They also cover the normal stuff like what they’ve been playing, buying and painting (or not). We are proud to be sponsored this episode by Anvil […]

  Josh, Ty, Troy, John and special guest Tom are back in the BoD Brewhaus to talk about what they’ve been playing, buying and building.  The quintet then discusses why they like “story” in all their games no matter what the type. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language […]

  Josh, Ty, Troy, and John are back in the BoD Brewhaus to discuss everything gaming. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things we talked about (sometimes called “show notes”): Tak Dresden Files Cooperative Card Game Dark Souls Nexus […]

  The Adepticon 2016 recap mega-episode with Josh, Ty, Troy, and John.  What we played, saw, bought and a review of the new game Dark Deeds.  If you want pictures of Adepticon to go with our words check out the previous post. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit […]

  Josh, Ty, Troy, and John are joined in the BoD Brewhaus by special guest Eric. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things we talked about (sometimes called “show notes”): Above and Below Yggdrasil Get Bit! Death Ray Designs […]

  Josh, Ty, Troy, and John are in the BoD Brewhaus talking about what they’ve been playing, building and buying.  Also a Gen Con housing rant. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things we talked about (sometimes called “show […]

  It’s a New Year and that means NEW GAMES.  Josh, Ty, Troy, John and Marlon talk about what they’ve been playing and buying.  **Correction** Curse of Strahd and the original Ravenloft were written by Tracy and Laura Hickman not Hickman and Weis.  We should know better

  Happy Holidays!  It’s a full house of Josh, Ty, Troy, John and Marlon for this gift themed episode. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes.  GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things we talked about (sometimes called “show notes”):   Van Gogh Vodka MobCraft – Night & […]

  It’s HUGE! It’s EPIC! To make up for our tardiness we bring you a mega-episode and a special guest.  Josh, Ty, Troy, and John (back from suspension) are joined by Marlon for this “gamer origin story” episode. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes.  GBatAo […]

  After a short delay,  Josh, Ty, and Troy are in the BoD brewhaus discussing what they’ve been up to for the last few weeks.  Listen around :39 to learn what happen to John Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes.  GBatAo theme music is […]

Troy and Ty turn on the mic prior to a game night in the Basement of Death and discuss books, podcasts, and other books. Download here Books we talked about: Thirteen by Richard K. Morgan Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World by Jane McGoniga SuperBetter: A Revolutionary […]

  We are back from GenCon 2015!  Josh, Ty, Troy and John are in the BoD brewhaus to share the highlights and hotness from the “Best Four Days in Gaming”. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes.  GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things […]

Gen Con is less that two weeks away!  That means its time for our 2nd annual Gen Con Prepisode.   Josh, Ty, Troy and John discuss the games and events that they are looking forward to at Gen Con, as well as some tips and tricks to survive and enjoy the “Best Four Days in Gaming”. […]

Josh, Ty, John and Troy are back! Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes.  GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Thanks to Mandy for designing our new logo! Links to things we talked about (sometimes called “show notes”): Splendor Kemet  

Josh, Ty, John and Troy get together to discuss; Ty’s trip to the pacific northwest to visit Matt, Alayna and WOTC, the return of 40k, and color blindness. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes (but not this time).  GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links […]

Josh, Ty, Troy and John discuss Adepticon 2015!  The new venue, the vendors, the games and of course, Space Hulk. Download here  or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things we talked about (sometimes […]

Recorded LIVE from the BoD Brewhaus, Josh, Ty, and Troy talk about what they’ve been playing, buying and kickstarting over the last few months.  They also preview Adepticon and discuss their current frustrations with GenCon. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily […]

Troy and Ty turn on the mic prior to a game night in the Basement of Death and discuss books, games, and other randomness. Download here Books we talked about: Rogues by George R.R. Martin The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastards, Book 1) by Scott Lynch Red Seas Under Red Skies (Gentleman Bastards, Book 2) by […]

Its a threesome! Josh, Ty, and Troy are in the BoD Brewhaus discussing Gamehole Con, Ty’s trip to Tulsa and they list their favorite games. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK   Links […]

We are back! The unofficial start of season two finds Josh, Ty, John and Troy in the BoD Brewhaus discussing what the hell they’ve been doing for the past three months. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo […]

Better late than never Ty and Troy get together in the B.o.D. to share their highlights of this year’s GenCon and discuss some books they are reading. We ended up recording this in about four parts due to my issues with Garageband on the iPad so the conversation jumps around a little bit. Download here Interesting Links: […]

The GenCon “Prepisode”!  Josh, Ty, John and Troy preview GenCon 2014 and share tips and tricks from their 60+ years of combined GenCon experience. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK   Links to […]

All three Weis brothers Troy, John and Ben join Ty and Josh in the BoD Brewhaus.  They talk about Ty and Josh’s recent trip to  New Orleans, video games, the lack of game playing, the bee’s knees and Ty and Josh’s trip to New Orleans. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit […]

Tommy is back! He joins Josh, Ty, Troy and John for a few words in the BoD Brewhaus. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Be sure to check out our sponsor Fat Kid Revolution   […]

Download here   ** Warning! ** NftB sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. Books we talked about: The Martian: A Novel by Andy Weir Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse) by James S.A. Corey Caliban’s War (Expanse 2) by James S. A. Corey  Abaddon’s Gate (The […]

We made it to episode 10 and its XXL!  Josh, Ty, Troy and John test out the new beer taps in the BoD Brewhaus. Along the way they talk about everything that was Adepticon, the new games Wild West Exodus and Aetherium and Josh’s newest family addition. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains […]

Josh, Ty and Troy hang out in the BoD Brewhaus to discuss Flappy Birds and offshore gambling.  They also cover a few gaming topics too. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. It’s not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Be sure to […]

Josh, Ty, Troy and John are joined by a very special guest, Ty’s Dad Mike . Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. Its not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Be sure to check out our sponsor Fat Kid Revolution

Josh, Ty and Troy are joined by special guest Mike lead guitarist of FADEBACK. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. Its not safe for work, children or the easily offended. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Adepticon website Be sure to check out our sponsor Fat Kid Revolution

We are back after a break over the holidays. Josh and Ty are join by Troy, John and Marlon on this episode . Download here Adepticon website ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. Its not safe for work, children or the easily offended. Be sure to check out our sponsor Fat Kid […]

Josh and Ty are join by Troy and Eric to talk about Gamehole con, Firefly, and Sinead O’Connor. Download here Gamehole Con website ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. Its not safe for work, children or the easily offended. Be sure to check out our sponsor Fat Kid Revolution GBatAo theme music […]

The GenCon wrap up episode.  Josh and Ty are join by Troy and John to discuss and review all that was GenCon 2013. Download here Photos and Links: Photos of the Star Wars exhibit at the Indiana State Museum Photos from GenCon The tiles we used for Space Hulk are from Creative Gamescapes GBatAo contains explicit […]

GenCon Day 1. Ty, Josh and Tommy are joined by Jeremy as they discuss the sights, sounds and cosplay of the first day of GenCon 2013. Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. Its not safe for work, children or the easily offended Be sure to check out Fat Kid […]

The Road to GenCon! This episode finds Josh, Ty and Tommy in route to GenCon, with guest appearances by Matt, Alayna, Marlon, Troy and Victoria Phillips. Enjoy! Download here ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo contains explicit language and themes. Its not safe for work, children or the easily offended Be sure to check out Fat […]

Games, Booze and the Art of… is the first podcast from the B.o.D. podcast network. It is Josh and Ty’s unique, entertaining and sometimes even funny take on gaming, drinking and whatever other topics cross their minds. They are joined by Tommy in this episode that was recorded on the eve of GenCon. Download here […]