Gaming In Real Life

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A podcast about board games and joy.

Gaming In Real Life


    • Aug 16, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Episode 8- Board Gaming Biases

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 51:56


    In their eighth episode, John and Gina explore their board game biases, discuss the role of box art, and try to figure out how boats work.

    Episode 7- Unpacking Geekway to the West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 55:35


    In their seventh episode, John and Gina chat with other attendees at Geekway to the West, get the inside scoop from a Geekway board member, and discuss bad sport squirrels.

    Minisode 4: Geekway to the West, Day 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 12:34


    In their fourth and last minisode from Geekway to the West, John and Gina reflect on this year's convention experience, what they'll do differently next year, and ,frankly, gush a lot about how perfect everything was.

    Minisode 3: Geekway to the West, Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 20:50


    In their third minisode, John and Gina talk about day three of Geekway to the West, plans for the final day, and how to roleplay as a cave.

    Minisode 2: Geekway to the West, Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2017 17:32


    In their second minisode, John and Gina talk about their second day at Geekway to the West, what's left on their gaming lists, and how to be good sport squirrels.

    Minisode 1: Geekway to the West, Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 18:47


    In their first minisode, John and Gina report on their first impressions of Geekway to the West and what they're looking forward to playing this weekend.

    Episode 6 - How to Play Games in a Hotel: Geekway to the West and Other Conventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2017 40:47


    In their sixth episode, John and Gina look forward to Geekway to the West, give their convention tips, and discuss the pickle situation.

    Episode 5 - Love Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 65:17


    In their fifth episode, John and Gina talk about date-appropriate games, the parallels between consent and playing with reluctant gamers, and why it sucks to be related to a Scrabble champion. Music: “Nothin’ Doin’ 1.3” by Ari de Niro From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC “Arcade Paradise” by Scott Holmes From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC “Drop Top” by Ryan Little From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC ND

    Episode 4 - Death and RPGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 39:26


    In their fourth episode, John and Gina discuss the design of death, fond memories from role-playing games, and the lack of opportunities for recreational pole vaulting. Music: "Time Travel (Feat. Blanchard De Wave)" by Jasmine Jordan From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC ND "Celestial Navigation" by Blue Dot Sessions From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC "Nothin' Doin' 1.3" by Ari de Niro From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC

    Episode 3- Drunk Gaming: Games for Tipplers and Lushes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 53:16


    In their third episode, John and Gina discuss tipsy gaming, why you're too good for Cards Against Humanity, and the importance of fish-shaped pouches.

    Episode 2- Halloween: Fear and Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2016 50:17


    In their second episode, John and Gina talk about the physiology of fear, surprising game mechanics, and meeple panic.

    Episode 1- What the Hell Are We Doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2016 32:29


    In their first episode, John and Gina try to figure out this podcast thing and what the hell they're doing. They discuss why the started this crazy project, topics for future episodes, and how they're saving their marriages.

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