Geeks of Cascadia

Follow Geeks of Cascadia
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Geeks of Cascadia is your nerdy little table-top games podcast about the table-top games industry and our nerdy geeky community. We interview game developers, publishers, artists, convention organizers and more!

Geeks of Cascadia


    • Jan 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Geeks of Cascadia with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Geeks of Cascadia

    Chris Pramas of Green Ronin at Orcacon 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 44:32


    We chat with Chris Pramas of Green Ronin Publishing at Orcacon 2023 plus the usual Con and Game news.

    Splendor Duel Review and Mark from Metro Seattle Gamers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 31:00


    We review the brand new Splendor Duel and chat with Mark Walters of Metro Seattle Gamers at Dragonflight 2022

    Recipe For Disaster and Pathfinder/Starfinder interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 61:26


    In this episode we review Recipe for Disaster from Sovereign Hart Games and interview Jocelyn and Alex from Pathfinder/Starfinder at Dragonflight 2022

    SpellJammer Unboxing and interview with Jeff from Feudal Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 40:35


    We investigate the new Spelljammer books from Wizards of the Coast and talk to Jeff from Feudal Arts (feudalarts.com) about their new RPG Feudal Legacy on Kickstarter now. http://kck.st/3KmmyGU

    Dragonflight 2022 Sunday Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 17:37


    We list the events of Sunday at Dragonflight.

    Dragonflight 2022 Saturday Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 38:17


    We preview the events at Dragonflight 2022 for Saturday

    Dragonflight 2022 Friday Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 36:50


    we preview friday's games at Dragonflight 2022

    Dragonflight 2022 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 54:36


    We talk to Amy about Dragonflight 2022 plus the usual game and con news.

    Michael Ott at Dragonflight 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 55:33


    We talk to Michael Ott from Nanolocity Games at Dragonflight 2021

    #74 We check out a new game Biome Borneo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 48:57


    In this episode we interview up and coming game designer Justin Hylarides and his new game Biome: Borneo! Plus we give you some of the latest game news. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 15:43 We interview game designer Justin Hylarides 46:30 Final thoughts and goodbye About Biome Borneo: Discover the Bornean rainforest. Form micro-habitats using plant tiles, and attract animals to build food-chains, as you compete for resources and space. Take advantage of opportunities but be ready to quickly adapt to new strategies; as the jungle is transformed into a thriving Biome. On their turn a player is allowed up to two actions: Exchange cards; Exchange Tiles; Play a card and place tiles onto the board. Special Ability cards may also be played according to their specific rules, and can grant a player a strategic advantages when used. There are also Disaster cards in the form of Forest Fires and Poachers that will add difficulty and randomness to the game. Players will determine during set-up the level of chaos and disruptions they would like to potentially encounter during a game, which test all player's abilities to adapt when drawn. The game ends when the final tile is picked up by a player, triggering a final action for every player. Points determine the winner and are attained by earning cards through tile placement. Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    2022 OrcaCon Car Wars Tournament – Death by death commentary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 40:34


    So what causes a bunch of strangers who willingly come together to kill each other in vehicular homicidal mania? it's Car Wars sixth edition by Steve Jackson Games! Listen to the podcast to follow this year's 2022 OrcaCon Car Wars Tournament. Will someone block rockets with their face? Will spilling tons of oil to make your opponents spin out result in a hazmat fine? Only one way to find out and that's to listen to the podcast.

    We Preview Day Three of OrcaCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 10:23


    The GoC gang is going to fill you in on the latest happenings on the last day of OrcaCon 2022. Listen to our podcast to get the latest for the Sunday con before you arrive. Listen to this episode as your driving to the con, brushing your teeth, doing your morning jog, or listen as you fall asleep the night before the big con. Go to http://www.orcacon.org/ for more info. Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    We Preview Day Two of OrcaCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 29:57


    The GoC gang is going to fill you in on the latest on day two of OrcaCon 2022. Listen to our podcast to get the latest for the Saturday con before you arrive. Listen to this episode as your driving to the con, brushing your teeth, doing your morning jog, or listen as you fall asleep the night before the big con. Go to http://www.orcacon.org/ for more info. Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    OrcaCon 2022 Day 1 –Day One of OrcaCon and Playtest Northwest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 47:19


    The GoC gang is going to fill you in on the latest on Day one of OrcaCon 2022. Plus, we interview Nicole with Playtest Northwest who will be here at the Con! Listen to our podcast to get the latest for the Friday con before you arrive. Listen to this episode as your driving to the con, brushing your teeth, doing your morning jog, or listen as you fall asleep the night before the big con. Go to http://www.orcacon.org/ for more info. 00:00 Intro and what are the highlights to OrcaCon 05:12 Interview with Nicole of Playtest Northwest 30:24 Friday OrcaCon Schedule and highlights to Day one of the Con! Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    Matt Hyra of Renegade Game Studios at Dragonflight GameCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 48:13


    We talk to Matt Hyra of Renegade Game Studios about the new Transformers deck building game at Dragonflight 2021. Plus the usual games news and banter.

    Dragonflight 2021 plus Annapurna boardgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 68:39


    In episode 75 we recap Dragonflight 41 and talk to Becca the creator of Annapurna board game. Plus the usual banter, game news and con news.

    Dragonflight 21 Sunday Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 18:17


    Your Geeks of Cascadia team gives you the Sunday preview of the convention. Listen to what's happening at the con to plan your day!

    Saturday Dragonflight 41 Preview of Car Wars tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 56:21


    We preview Saturday at Dragonflight 41 and interview Greg Pratt about Car Wars 6th edition

    Dragonflight 41 Friday preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 57:30


    Rebeculous and Still Paul preview the events at Dragonflight 41 Gamecon in Bellevue, WA.

    Dragonflight 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 63:29


    In this episode we talk to our good friend Amy Gembala the director of Dragonflight Game Convention plus games and con news.

    #73 Storm Lord's Wrath campaign review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 83:07


    In this episode we review Storm Lord's Wrath. A 5th edition D&D Campaign that is part of the Essential’s Kit from Wizards of the Coast. Be warned there are a few spoilers. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 14:03 D&D Campaign review of Storm Lords Wrath 01:17:24 Final thoughts and goodbye Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    Orcacon 2021 Online Friday Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 27:14


    Blue Samurai and Still Paul run down the schedule of online events for Friday and Saturday at Orcacon 2021

    OrcaCon 2021 Special Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 62:05


    As OrcaCon is just around the corner Donna Prior, Executive Director of OrcaCon, came by our studios (really it was a zoom call) and talked to Still Paul and Rebeculus about the big changes with OrcaCon coming up because of COVID. OrcaCon is going virtual and Donna is here to explain it all. For more info about OrcaCon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon/ Twitter: OrcaCon (@OrcaCon) / Twitter Email: info@orcacon.org Other links to OrcaCon 21 Virtual convention. https://tabletop.events/conventions/orcacon-online https://www.orcacon.org/2021/orcacon-online-update/ https://tabletop.events/conventions/orcacon-online/exhibitors https://go.orcacon.org/Discord Learn about Catan Universe https://catanuniverse.com/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #72 Game to Grow gives us an update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 66:28


    In this episode we talk to Adam Davis with Game to Grow who are using games of all kinds for therapeutic, education, and community development improvement. We find out what Game to Grow has been doing during this pandemic and what the future holds. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 22:27 Adam Davis with Game to Grow 54:53 Final thoughts and goodbye If you want to follow Game to Grow Twitter: @gametogrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Gametogrow/ Or check out Critical Core https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gametogrow/critical-core http://www.criticalcore.org Twitter: @ CriticalCoreRPG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalcorerpg/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #71 Playing D&D online and a peek into the past with Twilight 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 80:00


    Like you we have been playing games online, but do you know which is the best way to do it or what’s available or even how much it’s going to cost? We give you a few ways to do it and some tips to bring down the cost. We have been playing D&D on different platforms and virtual table tops so we’ll tell you what we think of the different ones out there. We look into Roll20, The Foundry, and playing with PowerPoint. Also we talk about our hits and misses with Google Meets, Zoom, and Discord. Also we have David Carnahan from Alexandria RPG talk about a classic RPG from the Cold War called Twilight 2000. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 16:34 David Carnahan with Alexandria RPG talks Twilight 2000 21:58 Middle episode break and some more witty banter. 24:19 Online D&D. How to do it and what we experienced. 01:15:33 Final thoughts and goodbye check out Alexandria RPG https://www.alexandriarpg.com/ Email: david@alexandriarpg.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandriaRPGLibrary/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #70 David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games and Castles & Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 100:54


    So it was a longer run time than we wanted but what can we say, we love talking to David Gerrard and we really wanted to get our interview with Christine Pruett out. Our first interview is with David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games and later we listen to our interview with Christine Pruett back we did back during OrcaCon where she talked about her successful kickstarter Castles and Cats. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 25:54 David Gerrard with Junk Spirit Games 01:19:17 Wow that was a great interview now for quick witty break 01:24:23 Interview with Christine Pruett 01:33:55 Final thoughts and good bye If you want to follow David Gerrard and Junk Spirit Games Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junkspiritgames/ Twitter: @ JunkSpiritGames David Gerrard’s twitter: @Dagerr Website: https://junkspiritgames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkspiritgames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoALdExQS1jO5AR3MhNq4WQ If you want to know about Castles & Cats Website: https://www.castlesandcats.com/

    #69 We talk to Tanya DePass with I Need Diverse Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 37:49


    Tanya Depass comes by our “studio” to talk diversity and inclusion in tabletop and video games. Also tabletop and con news. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 15:02 Tanya Depass interview 32:50 Final thoughts What to follow Tanya? Of course you do: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEa-boVKzPeZ6g8L9SkQRw Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cypheroftyr/ Twitter @cypheroftyr Website: https://cypheroftyr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cypheroftyr/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cypheroftyr Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cypheroftyr Rivals of Waterdeep twitter: @RivalsWaterdeep Rivals of Waterdeep website: http://rivalsofwaterdeep.com/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #68 Unboxing and a game review of D&D vs Rick and Morty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 61:06


    In this episode we do an unboxing of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty plus we do a full blown review of the campaign we actually played! 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 13:17 Unboxing of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty 24:41 More witty banter 30:01 Game review of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty 56:48 Final thoughts Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #67 Mike Selinker with Lone Shark Games returns to our show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 113:05


    In this episode Mike Selinker, the President of Lone Shark Games, returns to our show to talk about game design and social justice. He even gives us a peek into what is going on with Lone Shark Games and discusses his latest project to help bring positive change to politics and promote social awareness. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 17:18 Mike Selinker 45:05 More witty banter 01:47:36 Final thoughts To find out how Mike Selinker got into game design and creating Lone Shark Games check out episode 15 of our Geeks of Cascadia podcast. If you want to follow Mike Selinker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.selinker Twitter: @mikeselinker Or check out Lone Shark Games Website: http://www.lonesharkgames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lonesharkgames Twitter: @LoneSharkGames Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #66 – Latest Dragonflight news and what’s up with Alexandria RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 80:22


    In this episode we finally return from COVID darkness and get the latest news from Dragonflight when we sit down with Amy Gembala. Later we meet with Master Librarian, David Carnahan with Alexandria RPG. David is back from his deployment from Iraq and is ready to talk old RPGs and about what’s new with his library. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News 15:33 Dragonflight News!! 45:05 More witty banter 47:37 Alexandria RPG 11:13:16 Final thoughts and wittiness as Rebecculus can no longer hold her pee. If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: www.dragonflight.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/45422883305/ Twitter: @dragonflight Or check out Alexandria RPG https://www.alexandriarpg.com/ Email: david@alexandriarpg.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandriaRPGLibrary/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    COVID-19 Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 14:55


    In this episode we let you know we are all still alive and OK. Also con news and a bunch of witty banter.

    #64 – Lynne Hardy and the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 50:06


    In this fun episode we talk to our good friend Lynne Hardy with Chaosium. She gives us a little peek into what cool stuff is going on with Chaosium. and we do an unboxing of the Call of Cthulhu Starter box set. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News 14:18 Interview with Lynne Hardy 39:54 The unboxing of the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set If you want to learn more about Lynne Hardy Twitter @CogsandCakes To learn more about Chaosium and the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set Email: customerservice@chaosium.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ChaosiumInc/ Twitter @Chaosium_Inc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Pinerest: https://www.pinterest.com/chaosiuminc/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/chaosiuminc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdx6kNIZ4su6WiqLxcQSVfQ

    #64 – Greg Tito from Dragon Talk chats about Wizards and other fun stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 58:26


    In this fun episode we talk to Greg Tito, Senior Communications Manager at Wizards of the Coast and host of Dragon Talk. Greg sit’s down with the GoC crew to talk about his experience at Wizards and how he got into the business. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News 17:50 Interview with Greg Tito 50:23 More witty banter and outro If you want to learn more about Greg Tito Twitter @Gregtito Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #63 – We talk about D&D Adventurer’s League

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 61:47


    In this fun episode we talk to Cleric Games about how they run Adventurer’s League and the fun teaching people how to play D&D. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News 22:07 Interview with Cleric Games 53:42 More witty banter and outro If you want to learn more about Cleric Games Website: https://www.clericgames.com/ Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/clericgames/ Twitter @_ClericGames_ Instagram: @Clericgames Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #62 – Keith Baker & Jenn Ellis of Twogether Studios creators of The Adventure Zone card game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 30:37


    In this fun episode we talk to Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker of Twogether Studios and discuss their Adventure Zone game among other cool things. Additionally the Geeks of Cascadia crew talk about how much fun OrcaCon was. 00:00 We gush over OrcaCon 08:11 Interview with Keith Baker & Jenn Ellis 25:06 We gush more over OrcaCon and say from final thoughts If you want to learn more about Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker and Twogether Studios Website: https://twogetherstudios.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Twogetherstudios/ Twitter @twogetherstudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twogetherstudios/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    OrcaCon 2020 Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 30:20


    We talk about what to expect on Day Three of OrcaCon. We will cover games, panels, and even what food trucks are showing up. Too busy to read the program? Listen to us as we cover the highlights and what’s happening for you. We talk to Playtest NW, learn about OrcaCon’s Play to Win, and find out what merchandise to purchase. Website: https://orcacon.org Facebook at: httphttps://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon Community Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrcaConCommunity/ Twitter @OrcaCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orca_con/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    OrcaCon 2020 Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 41:46


    We talk about what to expect on Day Two of OrcaCon. We will cover games, panels, and even what food trucks are showing up. Too busy to read the program? Listen to us as we cover the highlights and what’s happening for you. We talk to Adventurer’s League, The Games Library, and Alexandria RPG about your gaming options while at the con. Website: https://orcacon.org Facebook at: httphttps://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon Community Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrcaConCommunity/ Twitter @OrcaCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orca_con/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    OrcaCon Special Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 23:58


    We talk about what to expect on Day One of OrcaCon. We will cover games, panels, and even what food trucks are showing up. Too busy to read the program? Listen to us as we cover the highlights while you’re driving to the convention, brushing your teeth or running on a treadmill before rolling some dice at OrcaCon. Website: https://orcacon.org Facebook at: httphttps://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon Community Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrcaConCommunity/ Twitter @OrcaCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orca_con/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #61 – Game review of Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 52:52


    In this fun episode Doug and Kelly do a game review of Parks from Keymaster Games. Later we talk to our good friend, Tim Morgan, from Around the Table Game Pub about what’s going on with his store and tabletop games. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 21:55 Geeks Tabletop Game Review of Parks 35:36 A short pause for witty banter 36:42 We talk to local game store owner Tim Morgan from Around the Table 49:23 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to learn more about Parks and Keymaster games: Website: https://keymastergames.com/parks Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/KeymasterGamesLLC/ Twitter @KeymasterGames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keymastergames/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksofcascadia/

    #60 – Unboxing of D&D vs Rick and Morty plus LUCI People’s Choice awardee Gladius!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 45:57


    In this fun filled episode we do an unboxing of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty plus we talk to the Luci People’s Choice Awardees Vitoria Cana and Alexandre Uboldi and their game Gladius. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 18:49 The unboxing of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty 29:47 A short pause for witty banter 31:31 We talk to LUCI People’s Choice Awardees Vitoria Cana and Alexandre Uboldi about their game Gladius 41:20 More witty banter and final thoughts Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    #59 – Deep dive analysis of D&D Downtime activities and rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 70:42


    In this episode we take a deep dive into D&D downtime activities and rules in our segment Behind the DM’s Screen. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 15:58 We take a deep dive into D&D Downtime activities and their rules 10:08:55 More witty banter and final thoughts

    #58 – Game review of Quacks of Quedlinburg & interview with game designer Tony Van Liew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 64:01


    We interview up and comer game designer Tony Van Liew from Playtest Northwest. He talks about his Superhero game “Not In My City”. Later we do a game review of Quacks of Quedlinburg. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 24:42 We Interview Tony Van Liew 31:50 Some more witty banter 34:48 Quacks of Quedlinburg game review 59:21 More witty banter and final thoughts If to know more about Quacks of Quedlinburg and about North Star Games Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northstargames Twitter: @ NorthStarGames Website: https://www.northstargames.com/products/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstargames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/northstargames1 If you want to contact Tony Van Liew Email: tvliew@juno.com Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    #57 – David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games & Kyle Lang of Item Woodworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 70:37


    We interview Kyle Lang of Item Woodworks and get to know about his cool game accessories he makes and how he got into the business. Later we talk to GoC friend of the show David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games. We find out what David has been up to and we get a sneak peak of future projects coming from Junk Spirit Games. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 18:13 We Interview Kyle Lang of Item Woodworks 29:24 Some more witty banter 31:41 We talk to David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games 01:05:00 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to follow David Gerrard and Junk Spirit Games Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junkspiritgames/ Twitter: @ JunkSpiritGames David Gerrard’s twitter: @Dagerr Website: https://junkspiritgames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkspiritgames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoALdExQS1jO5AR3MhNq4WQ If you want to follow Item Woodworks Website: https://www.itemwoodworks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itemwoodworks/ Twitter: @ItemWoodworks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itemwoodworks/ Email: itemwoodworks@gmail.com Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    #56 – Learn about game design from LUCI Award winner David Iezzi & a review of Ganz Schon Clever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 66:00


    We interview David Iezzi, game designer of Cabinet of Curiosities and winner of the LUCI award. Later we do a game review of Ganz Schon Clever (That’s Pretty Clever). Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 22:13 We Interview David Iezzi, game developer for Cabinet of Curiosities. 35:48 Some more witty banter 37:30 Game review of Ganz Schon Clever 01:01:21 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to follow David Iezzi and Cabinet of Curiosities Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogfin Twitter: @ geikamir If you want to follow OrcaCon Website: https://www.orcacon.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon/ Twitter: @OrcaCon Instagram: Orca_Con Email: info@orcacon.org Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    #55 – Get an update on OrcaCon and Talk to the owner of Zucati Corp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 48:50


    We interview Donna Prior, Executive Director of OrcaCon, and we get an update to the upcoming convention coming this January. Later we talk to Hal Zucati, of Zucati Corps, and talk about awesome tabletop gaming accessories he has to offer and how he got into the business. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 16:58 Interview with Donna Prior and an update to OrcaCon 27:36 Some more witty banter 29:52 Hal Zucati talks about what’s up with Zucati Corps and what cool tabletop gaming accessories they have. 42:50 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to follow Zucati Website: https://www.zucaticorp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zucaticorp/ Twitter: @ZucatiCorp Instagram: zucaticorp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zucaticorp/ If you want to follow OrcaCon Website: https://www.orcacon.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon/ Twitter: @OrcaCon Instagram: Orca_Con Email: info@orcacon.org Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    2019 Dragonflight Car Wars Tournament Special Episode – Death by death commentary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 47:42


    So what causes a bunch of strangers who willingly come together to kill each other in vehicular homicidal mania? Well it’s Car Wars of course by Steve Jackson Games! Listen to the podcast to follow this year’s 2019 Dragonflight Car Wars Tournament. Will someone block rockets with their face? Is an armored bus with blast cannons, tank gun, and laser guided missiles too much? Only one way to find out and that’s to listen to the podcast.

    #54 – We talk to Playtest Northwest and chat about Dragonflight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 65:07


    We interview Nichole, the Director of Events with Playtest Northwest, about how they help local game designers achieve their dream of getting their game published. Later, we talk to Mathew Craver, designer of Balance of Essence, about his game and how and when we might see it. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news, and what we did at Dragonflight. 00:00 We chat about Dragonflight and give you some con news and tabletop game news 19:30 Playtest Northwest interview with Nicole Jekich 49:20 Some witty banter 51:39 Matt Craver game designer for Balance of Essence 01:02:30 More witty banter and final thoughts about Dragonflight If you want to follow Playtest Northwest Website: http://playtestnw.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playtestnw/ Twitter: @playtestNW Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    Dragonflight 2019 Special Day Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 9:14


    Your GoC team is at Dragonflight giving the day by day commentary and review of the happenings here at the convention. So if you are a con goer here or you just want to live through our exciting lives tune in to hear what’s going to happen on the last day of Dragonflight 2019! We give you the highlights and the happenings during the last day of the con. Plus a review of what happened during day two. See you here! If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: https://www.dragonflight.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/45422883305/ Twitter: @dragonflight Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    Dragonflight 2019 Special Day Two Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 21:35


    Your GoC team is at Dragonflight giving the day by day commentary and review of the happenings here at the convention. So if you are a con goer here or you just want to live through our exciting lives tune in to hear what’s going to happen on day two of Dragonflight! We give you the highlights and the happenings during day 2 of the con. Plus a review of what happened during day one. See you here! If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: https://www.dragonflight.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/45422883305/ Twitter: @dragonflight Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    Dragonflight 2019 Special Day 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 32:45


    Your GoC team is at Dragonflight giving the day by day commentary and review of the happenings here at the convention. So if you are a con goer here or you just want to live through our exciting lives tune in to hear what’s going to happen on day one of Dragonflight! We will highlight the next day’s games and what you should see at day one of the convention. We also do an interview with the Convention Director and later we talk to the vendor coordinator about which merchants are here and what they are selling. 00:00 Intro and highlights of con and of games being played on Friday. 17:06 Convention Director Amy Gembala tells us what going on at this years con 26:28 Find out what cool merchants are here and what are they selling. After all you’re going to need new more dice. 30:45 Final wrap up and thoughts about Dragonflight See you here! If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: https://www.dragonflight.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/45422883305/ Twitter: @dragonflight Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

    D&D Essentials Kit Unboxing and Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 16:43


    In this bonus episode of Behind the DM's Screen we unbox and review the D&D Essentials Kit available at your FLGS September 4th. Spoiler alert. We love it.

    Claim Geeks of Cascadia

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel