Join the Gang is a podcast celebrating gaming through the lens of NUAGE, a community board game club out of Northeastern University. Each week, host Miles Blumenau is joined by a few guests to discuss a game or activity within the community and share good times and great banter. (The first season was hosted by Connor Tripp and Max Papadopoulos.)
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor Tripp and Charlie Wallace discuss NUAGE's club trips rock climbing as well as the sport of rock climbing itself.
The return of Join the Gang for a new season hosted by Miles Blumenau. In this episode of Join the Gang, Cristina, Ezra, and Jonathan discuss party games and various related topics, including the mechanics of party games and what games count as party games. This episode includes some explicit content (references to sexual jokes).
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max celebrate the end of season 1 with Anthony, Eli, and Matt! What better way to end a season than another episode about board games. Many experiences are shared about demoing games, trying out new experiences, their favorite influencers, and even print and play! Finding new games has never been easier. See you in season 2!
In this episode of Join the Gang, Chris, Kenyon, and Sam join up with Connor and Max to discuss the anomaly that is “so bad it's good” movies. Chris provides excellent historical knowledge and a categorization for movies, and Sam discusses at length the significance of name changing on Discord. There's talk of animals, food fights, more animals, and probably more animals.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max drink the Kool-Aid and learn all about the red-ridden VALORANT with Anecia, Griffin, and Isabel. Chickens and refrigerators are discussed at length along with favorite heroes, maps, and differences that set the game apart from Counterstrike: Global Offensive and Overwatch. Connor gets closer and closer to getting kicked out as well, but that's not news.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max enter a collaborative storytelling space with Dan, Kramer, and Michael to talk all things Dungeons & Dragons. The power of homebrew is revealed as the group disagrees over character and setting priority. Dealing with players, helping out new players, love for pre-written adventures, and much more make their way on air as Connor continues to bumble to and fro as Max keeps the show under control.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max revisit an old topic in a new way with Devin, Matt, and Zach. It's Hearthstone Battlegrounds! Many, many cards and mechanics are detailed as favorite moments, tribes, heroes, sets, and even streamers are mentioned. Matt haunts us with tales of his Disney World past, and Zach reminds us all why we love Wings Over.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max open a box of wonders with Andrea, Gerard, and Sarada! Jackbox Party Packs are discussed in all manners this episode with favorite hosts, games, and interactions all taking the spotlight. We learn a bit about Gerard's feast for blood, Sarada's Batman affinity, and Andrea's experience with ghosts!
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor can't shut up as he brings in David, Ian, and Ruthie to tell Max all about League of Legends. Many defining moments of the game's history are discussed and many stories of fun and woes are shared. Kingdom Death: Monster and Dungeons & Dragons headline the opener this week giving Max and Ruthie more reasons to exile Connor from his reign.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max are met with much satire and many jabs talking about M-Name Mondays! A guest Connor, alongside Emily and Jess, discuss everything they love about watching television shows together over the last year and beyond. Criteria for selection, ideal roommates, formulaic animal companions, and more topics take the stage.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max celebrate a big milestone of ten episodes by avoiding imposters with Julian, Miles, and Sydney! Food is a big topic this episode as excitement for the Airship update lifts off and killer strategies are uncovered. Where are the imposters hiding? We may never find out!
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max assemble the legendary trio of Justin, Luis, and Will to talk about the card game Hearthstone! There's almost too much banter as the group discusses what makes Hearthstone unique and why now is the perfect time to give the game a try. Scented candles, confused stories, and varsity contests fill this episode with hilarity.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max have a relaxing evening with Gem, Jerry, and Lauren discussing Animal Crossing! New Horizons is one year old, and they discuss the game's impact on their social lives during the pandemic. Favorite villagers and holiday events are remembered, and some awesome creations are shouted out. There's also plants. A lot of plants.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max pick sides with a stunning discussion of the abstract game chess. Charlie, Dan, and Neel provide varied insights on chess experience, skill growth, and game modes. Much strategic advice is shared and fascination with the game's growth in recent years. Family stories tie it all together for a checkmate on the episode!
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max turn up the heat with Ashna, Justin, and Lulu in an episode all about Overcooked! Details of everyone's weekend adventures build the pressure gauge to stories of funny and chaotic moments, favorite features between the two games, and shared excitement for future content.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max talk to Chase, Grant, and Kevin about all things Pokémon! In the year of the franchise's 25th anniversary, favorite creatures, games, and music tracks are discussed. Midterms make it in too alongside tips for new players, talk to Sinnoh remakes, and a double dose of Connor vs. Max banter.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max talk to Ben, Bruno, and Malcolm about the smash indie hit of 2020; Hades. They talk a lot about character development, voice acting, and the impact of stories on rogue-lite games. Favorite builds are shared along with many tips for new players, and a candid conversation about Bruno's world travels and snow in New England.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max talk to Amanda, Cameron, and Joe about the fascinating sub-community revolving around the card game Love Letter. They touch on what the game is and how it has evolved within the club over the years through different versions, metas, and rule sets. Of course, rock climbing and doughnuts come into play, too.
In this episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max talk to Rachel and Bjorn about the wonderful world of TableTop Simulator. They discuss the differences between online board games and real-life board games, how to balance the ups and downs of the program, and the dream lives of circus performers and rocket masters. Note: Due to technical difficulties, we lost one member's audio during this episode. Please bear with us as we work out the kinks going forward.
In our first full episode of Join the Gang, Connor and Max talk to Sam, Tim, and Jasmine about many years of Minecraft. They discuss what it means to be a tyrant on your own server, how animals and blimps factor into productivity, and the horrors of seeing Jungle Speed at club.
Join the Gang is a podcast celebrating gaming through the lens of NUAGE, a community board game club out of Northeastern University. In our primer episode, Connor and Max introduce themselves, give thanks to the podcast's collaborators, and talk about the origins and hopes for the show.
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