A community driven podcast about the stories we make while playing the games we love on, around, and under the gaming table. This podcast includes: stupid stories, a stupider host, dumb gaming news, elevator pitches for games, and some inside perspectives about running a game company. Join Alan Gerd…
Did you hear about the theft of $300k worth Magic the Gathering cards at Gen Con? Well B-Team walks you through it as they talk about their own experience at Gen Con 2023. Didn't go to Gen Con as Logan or Greg? Well, this is your opportunity to experience it through their eyes while fearless leader Will guides them through this action packed episode of tabletop gaming.
B-Team talks about Gen Con 2023, games they've been playing, and Will's accent levels up.
Will, Greg, and Logan talk about the coming new year of 2023 in this B-Team led episode.
The show is transforming into a YouTube channel, complete with video and special guests. You can find the new show here: https://www.youtube.com/user/tuesdayknightgames HOWEVER! Does this mean we should end the podcast? Well the B-Team may have other ideas. Listen to this episode and let us know if we should continue the podcast or just go all in on TKtv (the YouTube show). The episode stars the B-Team!
What was your most/least favorite episode of the last 200? Sean and Alan take a look back, make plans for the future, listen to "A Birthday to Die," Knight a knave, and more. Is this the last episode of the Tuesday Knight Podcast? Kind of. Mentioned: www.ravenwoodcastle.com/2018/12/18/weekend-werewolf-march-29th-30th www.tuesdayknightgames.com www.swarmcastpodcast.com Music Attribution: Skeleton Dance Turn Up Let's Go by Jeremy Blake Dusty Attic by EricMMusic Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Scheming Weasel by Kevin MacLeod Royal Entrance by Visager New Tires by Silent Partner
What is the best MegaDungeon ever? Don't know what one is? Sean McCoy is on his own on this episode, where he teaches you what you need to know, and all about our latest Kickstarter for the our next Mothership adventure... Gradient Descent! Sean beams this episode through space as he is currently visiting Planet Parenthood with his sidekick (and son) Langston. Gradient Descent Kickstarter: http://kck.st/37mAzAr Mentioned this episode: Luke Gearing (@LukeGearing) All music by Daniel Birch: Set Adrift Bodhi Ambient The Shape of Nothing Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Do you know of a game that was stolen from another game? Maybe the games just coincidentally are incredibly similar. Ryan Scott and Aaron Crow join this episode and tell their tale of their game "Tropes." NERF gun wars, pirates, a whole lot of action movies, and the perils of game designed are all discussed on this episode of the TKPodcast. Get your copy of "Tropes" here: www.tropesgame.com Mothership: Gradient Descent on Kickstarter right now! http://kck.st/37mAzAr Music Attribution: Obelisks by Jesse Gallagher Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What was the first roleplaying game you ever played? Chris McDowall (@bastionland) joins Alan to talk everything RPG. Join them as they geek about Games Workshop (@GW_officialUK), Warhammer, and Heroquest. They ask, "which Chaos God would most likely corrupt you?" But mostly, Chris describes this latest RPG, Electric Bastionland, currently on Kickstarter. Alan even rolls a character in less than 3 minutes. Mentioned this episode: www.bastionland.com the Kickstarter: http://kck.st/36Td95O Into the Odd Music Attribution: Algorithms by Chad Crouch Trapped by Quincas Moreira Left U Into Sting by Otis McDonald
What is your scariest story? It's the annual Halloween story episode of the podcast. Join the Malthaus Games Podcast crew (@Malthausgames)with Haley (@Squirrellygeek) and Delton Brack (@deltonbrack), Sir Upside Down with his Mothership session report (http://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/mothership), Dead Alive Games (http://kck.st/2ITSBiZ), and two new potential knights. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Carnival Lament by Robert Austin The Dusty Attic by EricMMusic Spiders Web by Kevin MacLeod Synthwave by Ryan Anderson Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
How do you organize your game collection? Join Comrade Will (@washinthesink), B Team Logan (@LoganJenkins), and Dungeon Master Greg (@whitewing)as they discuss the games from Gen Con they played the most, what is it like to move to an entire new state, and more! Edited by: William Anderson Partner Podcasts: Very Random Encounters Drive Check It's Super Effective Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What is the best elevator pitch you've ever heard? For Alan, it just may be from the duo that designed Omicron Protocol, squad-based miniatures game currently on Kickstarter (http://kck.st/2ITSBiZ). Listen to Bernie Lin and Brendan Kendrick discuss how they met, their love for games, their attempts to voice female characters, and all about their behind-the-scenes efforts to make their dream game. Mentioned this episode: www.deadalivegames.com Music Attribution: Ultima 6 Intro Music by Origins Systems Stuck in the Air by Tower of Light Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Which gaming convention seems to have the most equal representation of men and women? @SHUXshow 2019 seemed to have a pretty even distribution, which is most excellent. In this LIVE episode, Alan (@alangerding)and Lindsey (@linzy_rd) take to the stage and host a bevy of guests, including: Jennifer Abele (designer of "Tooth or Bear") Mike Selinker(@mikeselinker) Jonathan Ying (@fancymancer) Niki Shults (@Nikishults) Isaac Vega (@Isaacsashes) JR Honeycutt (@Jayahre) Mentioned this episode: Labyrinthos by Lindsey Rode (http://kck.st/2mU4Vbf) Paul & Storm's Sausage Party by Mike Selinker (http://kck.st/2M9SsJh) Champions of the Wild (https://youtu.be/McThbYSscX0) Bargain Quest by Jonathan Ying (http://bargainquestgame.com/) Machi Koro Legacy (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/259081/machi-koro-legacy) ...and more! Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
When is the best time to play games? How do you organize your friends into a regular gaming group? Who is your favorite comedian of all time? The comedian Grant Lyon (@grantlyon1) joins the podcast to discuss his life as a comedian and how it eventually intersected into gaming. Mentioned this episode: www.grantlyon.com Instagram.com/grantlyon1 Shane Mauss (@shanecomedy) @arcanewonders Music Attribution: Searching for You by White Hex Chubs by Quincas Moreira Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Who is your best frenemy? Have you ever purposely sabotaged a game? Lindsey Rode joins the podcast, again, and celebrates international talk like a pirate day by talking all thing board games and her plans for SHUX. Mentioned this episode: www.dogmight.com @Linzy_Rd @NikiShults https://geekandsundry.com/shows/relics-rarities/ https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/shux19/ and more! Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Chubs by Quincas Moreira Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Which is more important in your games, a strong narrative or complete freedom (a sandbox)? Sean and Alan discuss topics, review the podcast, ask for help from listeners, and knight their first multi-headed beast. This and more in this ZERO episode, designed for new listeners (knaves). Mentioned this episode: SHUX (https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/shux19/) Glitter Hearts (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2053455918/glitter-hearts) by Greg Leatherman (@whitewing) @LoganJenkins Charisma Check (https://charismacheckpodcast.podbean.com/e/mothership-dead-planet-episode-1/?fbclid=IwAR1kM8_dqGxzuIXcqjL2znoC0AEF8ZgnPavmTAxDQbZ3AN02EU1RRuMmq0U) Music Attribution: Santorini 2 by Vibe Mountain Royal Entrance by Visager Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What is your most painful gaming experience? It's a compilation episode with great stories of PAIN! Join Alan Gerding, Logan Jenkins, Greg Leatherman, and a new knight share their own tales of agony. It's good stuff, especially if you're a sadist. Music Attribution: Trapped by Quincas Moreira Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod Great Hope by Vibe Mountain Royal Entrance by Visager Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What original RPG concepts do you have? B Team takes over and talks about their own creative projects. B Team Will (@washinthesink), Dungeon Master Greg (@whitewing), and B Team Logan Jenkins (@LoganJenkins) laugh, talk about betrayal, and even prostitution. Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com Music Attribution: Santorini 2 by Vibe Mountain Ai 2 by Vibe Mountain Great Hope by Vibe Mountain VRE Theme by Logan Jenkins Russian Dance by Joey Pecoraro
Did you make it to Gen Con this year? Every year we get to celebrate Gen Con with a live show in which we get to celebrate with knaves, knights, and komrades alike by giving them an opportunity to share stories and get FREE GAMES! Free stuff donated by: www.thegamecrafter.com (@thegamecrafter) @LoneSharkGames Renegade Games (@playRenegade) @GreenCouchGames Tasty Minstrel Games (@TastyMinstrel) Guests: @elilong BTeam (@washinthesink, @LoganJenkins, @whitewing) @deltonbrack from @Malthausgames Will Bowler @BKGameDesign Jennifer Abele Tyler Brown
What is the worst thing anyone has ever said about you? Niki Shults (@NikiShults) of Plaid Hat Games (@PlaidHatGames)and Board with Life Adventures (@ImBoardWithLife)re-lives her nightmare, shares stories with Alan, talks about Jerry Hawthorne's (@mice_guy)prejudice for rats, all the games coming out at Gen Con (@Gen_Con), and more! Music Attribution: Aimless Amos by Rondo Brothers Giant iPhone by RAGE Rage by Cxdy Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What does "journalistic integrity" mean in the world of board game reviewers? Is it unfair to criticize a game before it finished? Should reviewers accept money from publishers? Can reviewers be friends with designers? Matt Lees (@Jam_sponge)from Shut Up & Sit Down (@ShutUpShow)kindly joins the show to tackle the tough questions and more! References: https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/ http://coolghosts.net/ Music Attribution: Night Drive by Quincas Moreira Fresno Alley by Josh Lippi & The Overtimers Cool Ghosts Intro by Dave Golbratch Turn Up Let's Go by Jeremy Blake New Tires by Silent Partner Urban Lullaby by Jimmy Fontanez/Doug Maxwell
What does it feel like as a game designer when critics crap all over your game? Should reviewers criticize games that are yet to be published? Or should publishers not give critics the chance to play an unfinished game? Sir Weenie (Ben Kanelos, @bkgamedesign)discusses the Shut Up and Sit Down podcast episode in which they rip apart Ben's game "Blood Feud" which has yet to be released. Discussed: SUSD episode: https://soundcloud.com/susd/podcast-97-meeting-your-shadow-self-and-other-excitements Blood Feud: https://www.everythingepic.us/vampire-the-masqurade-blood-feud Music Attribution: Star Spangled Banner by United States Marine Band Stuck in the Air by The Tower of Light Obelisks by Jesse Gallagher Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What is more important in a game, theme or mechanic? Can an amateur game designer compete with professionals? B Team Will Anderson (@washinthesink)discusses with his friends Cole (@cole_mccune) and Andrew (@andrewsensei). Can either of their first games find an audience? You can use this link to find Andrew's game, Saibou: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/saibou Music Attribution: Acordeon Akkordeonmusik Fisarmonica by Jo Brunenberg Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What was your favorite part of Origins 2019? Didn't go? Well then you should listen to this episode. Did go? Well then the chances are good you are in this episode. Join Alan as he does a "man on the street" style interviews with the attendees. Music Attribution: Urban Lullaby by Jimmy Fontanez/Doug Maxwell Powerup! by Jeremy Blake Turn Up, Let's Go by Jeremy Blake Ninja Kick Skillz (lvl01) by Son of a Robot Stay (Sting) by Otis McDonald Night Drive by Quincas Moreira Searching in the Mountains by Au.Ra. Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Who is your ideal booth salesperson when going to Origins Game Fair? Would you allow adverts on your headstone if it meant money for your family? What would your guests think if you offered free Bluechew at a party? Join the conversation between Razlo (of "Billionaire Banshee" fame) as they basically just hang out and talk about whatever they think is interesting. Keeping Me Up links: https://www.twitch.tv/gameyayfun https://www.youtube.com/Razlo https://anchor.fm/gameyayfun twitter.comRazlo Music Attribution: Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Do you still enjoy "The Mind" once you know about mental counting? If you're new to the podcast, this is a perfect episode to start as Alan teaches you how to be the "knaviest knave." Music Attribution: Bughici - Suite for Vilin, 8 Ardeler by Advent Chamber Orchestra A List of Ways to Die by Lee Rosevere Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Would you like an entire summer camp dedicated to tabletop games? It is time for the annual gaming retreat episode. Listen to Lindsey Rode, Isaac Vega, Delton and Hayley Twyman Brack, and others describe their weekend at camp. If you enjoy the episode, consider coming next year! Music Attribution: The Beat Influence by M.C. Cullah Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Want to play an alternate reality game (an ARG)? Listen to Dungeon Master Greg (@whitewing) and B Team Logan (@loganjenkins)relay secret clues while they review Sean McCoy's Mothership and other games. Music Attribution: Fairytale Waltz by Kevic MacLeod Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Nothing Lasts Forever by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com Very Random Encounters Mothership Episode: https://soundcloud.com/vrecast/mothership-1-20000-gold-pieces
What is your fondest memory of pro-wrestling? Paul LaPorte Jr. joins the podcast to discuss his game Book It!, share wrestling memories, and of course tell some stories. Do you remember when Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage went their separate ways? If you're a wrestling game fan or a deck-building fan...this episode is for you! Buy the game here: www.foamhammergames.com Join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/gaEt2Z8 Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Which is the better game: Chronicles of Crime or Sherlock Holmes: Consulting detective? Join Alan and... just Alan as he answers emails, provides podcasting tips, and describes his mistakes. Music Attribution: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod Chrome Muffler by Podington Bear Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What makes a game so good that it becomes Quintin Smith's, famed reviewer, favorite game of all time? Steven Medway, designer of Blood on the Clocktower, joins us this episode to talk about his game, his past, and his love for game design. Check out his Kickstarter below: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pandemoniuminstitute/blood-on-the-clocktower Music Attribution: The Beat Influence by MC Cullah Chippy by MC Cullah Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Would you be interested a reality TV show game that was nothing but an intense and extended game of Werewolf? Then you might be interested in Weekend Werewolf at Ravenwood Castle. Alan Gerding and Ben Kanelos host the event dressed as alter egos the Mad Professor von Gerd and Dr. Benjamin Quaksly. Ben and Alan share their experience of this years event. Music Attribution: J.S. Bach Toccata & Fugue in D Minor by Kevin MacLeod Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What does it take to be a game designer? Let's ask one of the most prolific game designers of all, Mike Selinker! Mike joins Alan as they reminisce about their time wrestling at SHUX and other times together. Mike is currently stuck in an escape room as he promotes his latest Kickstarter, he talks about possible past failures, and why failure is one of the best things you can do as a designer. Music Attribution: "So Many Mikes" by Peelander Z "Divertissement" Kevin MacLeod "Dub Pirate Boat" by Mildtape Sponser: www.thegamecrafter.com
How important is the name of a game? Is Codenames better than Codenames pictures? To tattoo or not tattoo? B Team is back from SBJ's funeral, during which many games were played. Will becomes a robot of the revolution, Dungeon Master Greg describes Dice Throne, and Logan redeclares his love for Keyforge. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Ice & Firge by Ross Bugden Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What shouldn't you do when designing a game? How do you make a successful company? JT Smith, the man behind thegamecrafter.com joins the show and discusses the history of making it easy for others to make games. It's a must listen for game designers and business investors alike. Co-editor: Delton Brack Music Attribution: Bodhi Ambient by Danial Birch Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod Workaday World by Jack Beaver Powerhouse by Raymond Scott Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What makes a the Tuesday Knight Podcast the Tuesday Knight Podcast? In this "zero episode," Sean and Alan discuss elevator pitches, Marie Condo, and what it takes to go from being a knave to a knight. Music Attribution: La Taviata Brindisi Verdi by MIT Orchestra Royal Entrance by Visager Set Adrift by Daniel Birch
How do you start a movement? How do you make a difference? How much are you a part of your community. Ace talks to Alan about the important work that has been done by the gamers from the group DFW Nerd Night, how to start a movement, Let's Find a Ghost, and losing at Keyforge. Music Attribution: The Beat Influence by MC Cullah Lights of Winter by Borrtex Family Together by Borrtex Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Do couples have an advantage when playing party games together? The B Team (The V Team) describes some of their own stories of romance or lack there of. Music Attribution: Squirrel Commotion by Podington Bear Western Tanager by Chad Crouch Operation A by Borrtex Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Have you backed our current Kickstarter, "A Pound of Flesh?" Don't know what it is? It's an adventure for "Mothership," the sci-fi horror RPG. Sean describes all the deetz in this episode. Want to be a published RPG author? Well, listen here to learn what it takes to create "Mothership" adventures. Music Attribution: Space Force - The Theme Song by The Gregory Brothers Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Nothing Lasts Forever by Daniel Birch Swallowed by Shame by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
When was the last time your were actually afraid during a role-playing game? Are you an RPG master? Do you think you know all the lingo? Donn Stroud (Captain Driver Rey) joins Alan as they discuss Donn's contributions to the RPG world. His DCC supplement "The Lesser Key of the Celestial Legion" is currently out on Kickstarter. Alan quizzes Donn on his RPG vocabulary. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Nothing Lasts Forever by Daniel Birch Swallowed by Shame by Daniel Birch Golden Eye by Daniel Birch The Shape of Nothing by Daniel Birch Sponsored by www.thegamecrafter.com
What is your most memorable experience playing your favorite game? Sean and Alan share their more memorable experiences playing Two Rooms and Boom, they answer emails, listen to a Knight submission by Knave Andrew Menfi, and even describe their playtesting program. Music Attribution: Massive Attack by Podington Bear Lily Allen by Podington Bear Set Adrift by Daniel Brich Titus 12 by Fanfarlo Scheming Weasel by Kevin MacLeod Sponsors: www.thegamecrafter.com
How high end do you go for your role-playing games? Lindsey Rode joins Alan as they discuss Beadle & Grimm's high end platinum box of Dungeon and Dragons goods, how they are used in the show Fist Full of Platinum, and the adventure of The Waterdeep Dragon Heist. Alan and Lindsey also dare one another to ask the other questions that should never be answered on a podcast. Music Attribution: Laser Ninja Underscore Version Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Wester Firefight 2 by Cullah Sponser: www.thegamecrafter.com
How important is theme in a game? What is the best way to give a gift? Sean and Alan share stories of their New Years and games they've played in this very special episode of the Tuesday Knight Podcast you can't miss! Music Attribution: Thatched Villager by Kevin MacLeod Chrome Muffler by Podington Bear Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Sponsored by: www.thegamecrafter.com
What is your ideal New Year's Party? Music Attribution: Tweetstorm Gathering by Podington Bear Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Happy holidays! In this episode, Sean and Alan talk about clowns, killer snowmen, and play the game "Christmas Movie or Not?" Which movies do you think should and shouldn't be considered Christmas movies? Music attribution: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod Jazzy Bells by Dee Yan-Key Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What is your favorite segment on the Tuesday Knight Podcast? Join Alan and Sean on this "Zero" episode, designed to help new listeners (called "knaves")get into the podcast as though they are pro. Hear a knave-to-knight submission from Australia, listen to condoms get mentioned twice, and Sean does his Dave Chappelle impersonation. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Titus 12 by Fanfarl Ninja Kik Skillz Lv01 by son of a robot Sponsored by: www.thegamecrafter.com
Never been to PAX Unplugged? Well neither have we. Listen to the crew of Tuesday Knight Games bumble their way through their first time going to Philadelphia's PAX, Alan talks about doing a show with Shut Up and Sit Down, the game of Assassin continues, and Sean talks a bit of anime. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Ninja Kick Skilz Lvl 01 by Son of a Robot Waltz of Treachery by Kevin MacLeod Scarlet Fire Sting by Otis McDonald Dub Hub Sting by Jimmy Fontanez Dub Pirate Boat by mildtape Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What is a game that makes you feel like you are on drugs? What elicit substances go well with what games? The B-Team is back to discuss drugs on this very important episode. Will and Logan catch up, tell stories, and Logan professes a strong love for game designer Rob Daviau. Music Attribution: 8bit Dungeon Boss by Kevin MacLeod Yallahs by Kevin MacLeod Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What are the newest games out that you want to play? Alan shares some adventures at BGGcon18 (Board Game Geek Convention). He spends time with Sir Delton Brack, Isaac Vega, Sean McCoy, Alex Hague, Justin Vickers, and more! Listen for an update on the ongoing game of Assassin, food porn, and get to play a game of Wavelength while listening. Music Attribution: Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Sexy by Bensound Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
What do Paul Dean, No Pun Included's Efka, Pip Warr, Mike Selinker, Jonathan Ying, Isaac Vega, Alex Hague, Justin Vickers, Lindsey Rode, and Jennifer Abele have in common? They all were guests on this #SHUX18 episode! Music Attribution: Quasi Motion by Kevin Macleod Lead Editor: Delton Brack Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com
Which are better, video games or board games? Ed Baraf from "Gaming with Edo" and Pencil First Games joins this episode to discuss being an entrepreneur child, working for Disney Games, and his latest Kickstarter, "Skulk Hollow." Music Attribution: Dr. Mario Remix by ??? Powerhouse by Raymond Scott Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com Special Thanks: Delton Brack for co-editing and his show, "Malthaus Games" Ed Baraf for being a knoble on this episode.
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