Podcasts about Gen Con

A solo bard on the Renaissance stage. A band called May Will Bloom joining the revelry. And the Georgia Renaissance Festival, alive with Celtic folk magic. Music from Marc Gunn, Bealtaine, Skara Brae. This is Pub Songs & Stories #316 0:06 - Marc Gunn "Wild Mountain Thyme" from Heroes 3:43 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. 4:03 - NEWS Georgia Renaissance Festival How to follow my Celtic Invasion of Galicia 14:10 - Skara Brae "Let's Raise Another Pint" from The Mists of Time 18:02 - UPCOMING SHOWS Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 20:03 - Bealtaine "The Whale Hymn" from The Founders' Room 24:18 - CREDITS This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Finally, remember: summer is a reminder of what's at stake. Longer days, warmer nights, and the beauty of the natural world that Celtic music has celebrated for centuries. Scientists are united: human activity is changing our climate, and we're already feeling it. But here's what the headlines don't always tell you. We have the tools to fight back. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. You can reduce your waste, choose cleaner energy, and push your elected leaders to act. The outdoors we love, the rivers, the coastlines, the long summer evenings, are worth protecting. Start a conversation today. The facts are out there, and the future is ours to shape. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

Chris Hanrahan and Tom Lommel of Evil hat have an amazing conversation with John and Dylan about Evil Hat as a company, as a force in the industry, and as just some people having fun in the gaming space. Together they discuss WOTC's move to live service gaming, some exciting items coming to Gencon, and Evil Hat's RPG system FATE is already foretold.

00:01:15 Intro00:06:30 Gencon 2026 Update00:10:30 Quartermaster General: WWII00:15:00 Moon Colony: Bloodbath00:20:15 Star Wars Unlimited Update00:21:45 Portal Games00:23:30 Rebuilding Chicago00:41:30 Castelnuovo 153900:55:30 Miniature Market00:56:30 Toy Battle01:01:30 Pragmata01:04:30 R-Type Dimensions III01:09:00 Sektori01:10:00 Outro For history fans who enjoy thoughtful, asymmetric challenges, Castelnuovo 1539 offers a compelling take on the “last stand” style of wargame. Blending classic conflict simulation with Euro‑style area control, this two‑player design places you with the Spanish defenders doing everything they can to slow an advancing Ottoman siege. The Spanish side isn't trying to win outright so much as hold firm and make every step costly, creating a tense, measured experience where each decision carries real weight. With custom card decks and hidden wooden blocks shaping the flow of play, the game builds a steady, immersive pressure without ever feeling overwhelming. Shifting to a much lighter tone, Rebuilding Chicago and Toy Battle trade battlefield grit for creativity and quick, satisfying play. As the standalone follow‑up to Rebuilding Seattle, Rebuilding Chicago invites up to five players to reshape neighborhoods and guide a growing population after the Great Fire of 1871. It's a warm, engaging tile‑laying puzzle with plenty of room for clever planning. And if you're looking for something breezy to wrap up a game night, Paolo Mori's Toy Battle delivers a delightful 15‑minute burst of abstract strategy. With charming toy‑themed troops and whimsical double‑sided maps like the Volcanic Jungle or City of Clouds, it pairs simple rules with just enough tactical bite to leave everyone smiling. We're truly disappointed that we won't be able to host the Strike tournament at Gen Con this year. It's always a highlight for us, and we'll miss the energy, laughter, and chaos that only Gladiators in an Arena, I mean, a bowl of dice can create. Thanks for listening and a special guest joins us for our next episode, assuming he is on his best behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Mythicast 133. The guys are back from traveling the world, and we're happy to share another episode where we discuss a Crux Creator Featured Force list. This time from a wonderful gentleman who participated in a recent Mythic Earth event at HQ. Sebastian Conforto's People of the Totem force did very well at the event, and his Force also looks amazing. We think you'll enjoy our chat. We have some announcements regarding team members, and we're all excited, and getting ready for GenCon 2026! Below you will find the link to Sebanstian's awesome Force list. https://mythicearth.app/featuredlistsAs always do give us like on YouTube and your favorite Podcasting platform, and join our growing communities on FB, and Discord.https://discord.com/invite/KA7KZkD5Rhttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AZSVXYfG9/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://mythicearth.app/

Send us Fan MailFresh off the milestone 100th episode, Ty and Troy kick off "Season 2" of Playin' & Slayin' with a discussion about new editions in tabletop gaming. They share recent gaming adventures, hobby projects, crowdfunding finds, books, podcasts, and video games before diving into when a new edition improves a game—and when it misses the mark. From Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar to Dungeons & Dragons, X-Wing, Space Hulk, and classic board games, the hosts explore how rules updates can breathe new life into a game or leave players behind.Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Diese Woche in unserem News-Update: "The Thing" bekommt eine Neuauflage und ein Kartenspiel, einiege Publisher meiden den GenCon wegen Trump und "Navoria" bekommt eine weitere Erweiterung. Außerdem: "Heroscape" bekommt Zuwachs und neue Uhren für "Take Time". Das alles und noch mehr in unserem wöchentlichen News-Update.Wir freuen uns über Kommentare und Anregungen an @tabulaludo bei allen Sozialen Netzwerken. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, dann folgt uns bitte bei Twitter, Instagram und Bluesky oder abonniert uns bei eurem bevorzugten Podcatcher. Auch Bewertungen bei Spotify & Co helfen uns sehr weiter. Vielen Dank!Dieser Podcast ist nicht gesponsert oder von Herstellern oder Verlagen unterstützt. Alle Spiele, die hier besprochen werden, sind selbst gekauft. Bitte unterstützt euren lokalen Spieleladen und kauft wenn möglich dort!Tabulaludo bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabulaludo/ Tabulaludo bei Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabulaludo Tabulaludo bei Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabulaludo.de Tabulaludo im Web: https://www.tabulaludo.de/

In Episode 118 of The Secret Cabal Express, Don, Chris, Tony, and Jamie discuss the many motivations that draw people to tabletop gaming and keep them coming back for more. The gang explores competition, mastery, socialization, a sense of belonging, relaxation, flow state, evangelism, teaching, and the joy of collecting. Enjoy!

Livestreaming as always Monday at 8pm UK time (3pm Eastern)! Join us live as we talk about D&D's Gen Con plans, the 2027 Pathfinder book leaks, Paizo's upcoming 13 Omens horror game, and more! Hasbro cancels D&D video game by Giant Skull Dungeons & Dragons announces Gen Con plans, including a takeover of 6-story building New 2027 Pathfinder books revealed including Walking Tigers adventure path Daggerheart celebrates 1-year anniversary with new miniseries, free adventure New deets about Paizo's '13 Omens' horror TTRPG [Kickstarter's] apology: rethinking our mature content guidelines Ring of Fire for GURPS Kickstarter Whales

D&D 5e is accused of being 'artistically hollow' by one of tabletop gaming's biggest influencers, alongside Pathfinder, Draw Steel, and Daggerheart. So we explore if that's true?Quinns Quest review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5-uQj4uOASaga of the Seasons 5e Adventure: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2026_5_242Email your questions to podcast@ghostfiregaming.comBen: @TheBenByrneDael: @dailydael Todd:  @ToddKenreck  Shawn: @shawnmerwinEditor:  @jberrt  Topics:00:00 - Intro05:04 - Gen Con events07:39 - Quinns vs D&D26:15 - Are Optimizers truly the villains?40:20 - Stories vs Railroads

00:01:15 Intro00:05:45 Mother's Day Games00:11:30 Skyjo, Skyjo, Skyjo00:12:30 Wits & Wagers Challenges00:16:30 Summer Movie Update00:20:15 Portal Games00:21:00 Diplomacy: The Golden Blade00:35:00 Fruit Island00:38:15 Brave & Bold00:51:30 Miniature Market00:52:35 Altay: Seafarers01:06:45 Luz01:12:15 Ewin Desk01:17:15 The Floor If your gaming group thrives on trick-taking but wants something that completely flips the genre on its head, Luz maybe it. This clever card game from IELLO forces you to play with a reverse hand—meaning everyone else at the table can see your cards, but you are left entirely in the dark about your own exact values. And even with a blind hind, you must predict exactly how many tricks you will win or take a safe bet to limit your points won. For those who believe true friendship is only forged in the fires of mutual betrayal, Renegade Game Studios' Diplomacy: The Golden Blade delivers the ultimate test. This iteration strips away the classic board and map, transforming the legendary grand strategy experience into a fast-paced card game. What it gains in speed, it may not bring home the tension that you feel when playing the original. But be honest, if you love Diplomacy, but don't have five hours, then this might be one to consider. Fruit Island is a casual strategy game by the legendary designer Reiner Knizia that balances accessible mechanics for all ages. Set on a quiet jungle island, players step into the fast-moving shoes of monkeys racing to harvest as much exotic fruit while avoiding a gorilla that wants what you have worked so hard for. If you are enjoying those games where you are going against some in a straight up slugfest, then DC: Brave & Bold by Resurrection Games may be something to check out. Instead of a dice pool with random likes like games before, this is a bag builder with chits and the only thing stopping you from pulling them out is your determination. This one is coming out later this year, but if going to Gen Con, be sure to schedule some time for a demo. Altay: Seafarers expands the horizon of civilization-building, taking the core deck-building and area-control mechanics of Ares Games' Altay: Dawn of Civilization and casting them out into deep, uncharted waters. This expansion introduces a brand-new “Forgotten Sea” board, rules for shipbuilding, and naval combat that injects mobility to the map. It introduces the Waterfolk faction, a magical, ocean-dwelling faction that can manipulate actions and navigate the waves without needing ships at all. If you enjoyed Altay and find it on the table often, be sure to check out this expansion. Thanks for listening LuzDiplomacy: The Golden BladeFruit IslandBrave & BoldAltay: Seafarers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Richard & Tyler consider the negatives of GenCon!Links to Stuff & Things:(Hope & Fear) https://tinyurl.com/ssnb2z9w https://foundryborne.online/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

Fresh off the road, Troy drops some tasty tidbits about the many, many events happening at Gen Con, which are going on sale. Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dig into the mechanic of worker placement, and talk a bit about some of our favorites!We talk about Gen Con and the event catalog!And we wrap it up with our first look at The White Castle!But First.. ..... Mee-ople LiveGEN CON Game TimesGreg: Rock Hard 1977 12:00pm & 4:00 pm… 12:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320712… 4:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320713Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition… 2:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320714Katy:Earth with Abundance Expansion… 12:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320705… 4:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320706Life of the Amazonia… 2:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320707Planet Unknown… 6:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320708Producer Justin:Heat: Pedal to the Metal … 10:00 am - Game ID: BGM26ND320709… 12:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320710… 2:00 pm - Game ID: BGM26ND320711If you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the comments below. Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/themeeplesocietyInstagram: themeeplesocietyX @MeepSociety Tiktok: @themeeplesociety Like us on Facebook: The Meeple Societyor our Board Game Geek Guild #3821 The Meeple SocietyTo join our Discord Channel, follow this link:https://discord.com/channels/791084155726987284/791084158109614081Check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/themeeplesociety

Send us Fan MailWelcome to You Heard it Here Last where we talk about news you've already heard.We are starting this episode off with one of Mike's favorite settings; Fallout. (You thought I was going to say Star Wars)https://ttrpgfans.com/fallout-rpg-new-vegas-setting-guide/Fallout is getting a new setting guide. Modiphius is launching the “New Vegas Setting Guide” and is hoping to cash in on the Amazon TV series. What's interesting about it is that it looks like we are getting more than just descriptions. The book looks to be chock full of NPCs, Locations, Character Options, and even Equipment.This could be a solid addition to the Fallout game and looks to drop in August…I bet you they will have copies at GenCon.Mike, we start with you, thoughts?Kick to MikeChristina, what about you, are you tempted by this setting guide?Kick to ChristinaNext up we've got a fun one…well at least I think it's fun.https://www.rascal.news/magic-the-gathering-arena-developers-unionize-alleging-forced-ai-use-and-return-to-office-mandates/Workers developing Magic: The Gathering Arena are forming a union called United Wizards of the Coast. They announced their formation under Communications Workers of America on Monday, April 27 and notified Wizards of the Coast and parent company Hasbro of their intent in a public letter.The new union asks to be recognized in their letter, which is strange because WOTC is based out of Renton Washington and the State of Washington requires them to recognize the new union. It also requires them to engage in collective bargaining. Finally, it allows the union to automatically draw funds from employees of the company even if the employees don't want to be a member of the union…The public letter demands protections from layoffs, the ability to keep working from home and not having to come into the office, protections from generative AI use, just to name a few.I'm pretty sure Norma Rae would be rolling over in her fictional grave right now, but I thought this would be a very interesting topic for our segment, mostly because I am betting we have some disagreement on this one.Mike, let's start with you. Thoughts?Kick to MikeChristina, I am expecting fire and brimstone…am I getting flamed here.Kick to ChristinaAnd there you have it, all the news that you've already heard.

The old songs were written for a world that was supposed to last forever. One woman found a way to make music matter right now. And Thorin Oakenshield gets a proper farewell. Music from Marc Gunn, Fialla, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes, Brobdingnagian Bards. This is Pub Songs & Stories #315 0:19 - Marc Gunn "The Scotsman" from Heroes 2:18 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Before we get started, a quick word about Patreon. If you're listening to this on the public feed, you're getting it a week after my patrons already heard it. Just so you know. Those folks also get a second podcast nobody else hears. Concert bootlegs. Brand new songs I'm writing right now. And two live pub albums that flat-out don't exist anywhere else. All that for five bucks a month. One pint. If that sounds like your kind of thing, head to patreon.com/celtfather. There's even a free tier. You get a whole album just for showing up. Right. On with the show. NEWS Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con, Meeting author of Hills of Tanchico Stellar Con, New video shorts New song: First Rule of Flying 3:33 - UPCOMING SHOWS May 9-10: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 16-17: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 23-25: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30–31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga May 30: The Lost Druid Brewery, 2866 Washington St, Avondale Estates, GA Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Sep 3-7: Dragon Con, Atlanta, Ga with Brobdingnagian Bards 7:54 - Fialla "Maid in Her Father's Garden" from Home & Away 11:14 - INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE DUPONT OF WASHER WELL WENCHES A couple years ago, I did an interview with Danielle DuPont, the founder of the Washer Well Wenches that you might see at a Renaissance festival near you. She invited a bunch of entertainers to perform at Women's shelter in Austin, Texas. I was so inspired by her I had to interview her. 25:12 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. 25:51 - Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes "Four Thousand Weeks" from Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 28:56 - STORY OF THORIN'S EULOGY 32:37 - Brobdingnagian Bards "Thorin's Eulogy" from I Will Not Sing Along 35:34 - THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Alright. You made it to the end. That means you're my kind of person. So let me tell you about something. And I promise I'll only take a couple of minutes. I've got a Patreon. patreon.com/celtfather. And here's the thing... most people don't realise what's actually over there. Just following for free gets you Virtual Public House. A whole live album. Recorded live for my Pub Songs & Stories podcast. No catch, no credit card, nothing. Just follow my Pateron and it's yours. But if you want more... five dollars a month is where it gets interesting. You get six studio albums. You get Kilted Drinking Songs, which is another live Pub Songs & Stories podcast album I recorded for this very podcast. It's not on Spotify. It's not on Apple Music. It doesn't exist anywhere else. Same with Field of Drams at the Hero level. You get the rough cuts. Songs I'm writing right now, before they go anywhere. You're hearing tomorrow's music today. Which is either exciting or terrifying, depending on the song. You get a new original song every month. Concert bootlegs. Sheet music if you play along at home. And Stories from the Road, which is another podcast... the one where I talk about all the stuff that happens between the shows that I can't quite say on stage. Oh, and you get this podcast a week early. Which means none of that suspense you just endured. For the real enthusiasts... the Superhero tier gets you both pub albums mailed to you on actual physical CDs. The only way to own them. Pressed and shipped to your door. This offer is only available during the month of May 2026. Look, I make this music because I love it. The Patreon is what makes it possible to keep making it. Every patron matters more than you know. If you've been meaning to join, now's a great time. I'm playing four weekends at the Georgia Renaissance Festival through May. Patrons are getting the behind-the-scenes of all of it. patreon.com/celtfather. Free to follow. One pint a month to unlock the lot. Sláinte. And thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. I've been singing old songs my whole life. Songs about green hills. Cold rivers. Seasons that came and went like they always had. Those songs were written by people who assumed the world would look the same forever. It won't. Not if we don't pay attention. I travel a lot. I play music in fields and forests and festivals. And I notice things. Things that weren't there ten years ago. Things that are gone that used to be. The old songs are worth saving. So is the world they were written about. Climate action isn't political to me. It's personal. It's about keeping the world worth singing about. Vote like the world depends on it. Because it does. The songs are counting on it. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

On this episode, Richard & Tyler consider the positives of GenCon!Links to Stuff & Things:(Hope & Fear) https://tinyurl.com/ssnb2z9w https://foundryborne.online/https://www.daggerheart.com/downloads/https://www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/Welcome to True Strike, a podcast for tabletop nerds.Each Tuesday, listen in while two friends discuss their completely unwarranted opinions about all things tabletop. Topics vary each week from D&D and Daggerheart, to whatever TTRPG or board game they happen to be playing!Hosts: Richard Cullen/Tyler WortheySong by: WILDJOE1

The conversation with Sonja from This Geeky Life explores her early board game memories, the impact of GenCon on her life, surprising board game experiences, building a community, and the representation of 'This Geeky Life' in her content creation. Sonja's journey reflects the power of board games in fostering connections and creating a welcoming space for all enthusiasts. The conversation covers a range of topics including content creation challenges, game night vibes, board game variants, snack preferences, burnout, imposter syndrome, and the balance between positivity and honesty in game reviews. Sonja shares insights on authenticity, video editing, and the challenges of being an introverted content creator. The conversation also delves into the nuances of board game preferences and the importance of being true to oneself in the content creation space.TakeawaysCommunity BuildingPersonal Journey Authenticity in content creationBalancing positivity and honesty in game reviewsChapters00:00 Introduction to This Geeky Life13:12 GenCon Experience21:03 Surprising Board Game Experiences31:04 The Geeky Life37:13 Game Night Vibes and Party Games43:08 Exploring Board Game Variants and Expansions49:15 Navigating Burnout and Imposter Syndrome54:17 Reflections on Content Creation Challenges01:01:18 Connecting with the Audience and Social Media Presence

The next few months are PACKED with live events, and Troy covers them all—including fresh details on this year's Gen Con! Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and FriendsAmbie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages in life change what and how we play board games. I talk about 5 games that are made for kids but adults also enjoy while you get a peek into what games Ambie's twins enjoyed throughout the years. Ending with happy memories with friends and family. Happy 10 year anniversary to the Board Game Bliz Podcast!00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 Get to know Ambie00:04:10 Life Changes and Their Impact on our Gaming tastes and playing00:41:30 Top 5 Games made for Kids00:42:25 Go Away Monster00:44:26 Animal Upon Animal00:47:15 My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon00:51:13 My Little Scythe00:54:26 Zombie Kidz Evolution00:58:19 Drop It01:00:39 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park01:05:07 Rhino Hero01:09:41 Unlock Series - Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories01:13:09 Brick Like This!01:16:42 Kids Chronicles: Quest for Moon Stones01:21:20 Digging for Dinos01:24:40 Moment of Positivity01:28:18 Where can you find Ambie?Ambie's Websitehttps://portaly.cc/ambievaldeshttps://portaly.cc/BoardGameBlitzBoard Game Day book by Ambie in the BGG Store01:31:42 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Conhttps://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

I've got a special treat for you The Cabal today: one of the most respected board game designers working today, and a true OG Cabalist, David Thompson! You know Dave from his work on the Undaunted series, War Chest, Sniper Elite: The Board Game, Resist!, The Valiant Defense series, and many others. Today, Dave and I talked about his origin story as a gamer, tabletop role-playing games, how he got his start in board game design, his design process, his collaborations with other designers, and much, much more. It's a great conversation, and I hope you all enjoy it!

Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and GardeningMy Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite games with great solo modes and a couple of things that brings us joy, cooking and gardening.00:00:00 Intro00:00:20 Get to know MP aka Mr. Peebles aka Mark and HIs hobbies00:07:21 Solo Games - Different Types and Modes00:08:01 Discussing - Beat Your Own Score Mode00:11:25 Automation / AI Bots Modes00:17:29 Solo Only games00:19:05 Campaign or Legacy Solo00:20:39 Two-Handed Solo Play: Pros and Cons00:23:40 Exploring Solo War Games00:28:41 Top 5 Games with the Best Solo Modes00:29:34 Black Forest00:33:07 Delivery Witches00:35:37 Boonlake00:40:25 The Guild of Merchant Explorers00:43:59 Hadrian's Wall00:49:37  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game00:54:21 Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin 00:01:00:51 Cascadia00:01:03:39 Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game00:01:09:33 Planet Unknown00:01:16:11 Honorable Mentions in Solo Gaming00:01:16:30 Suna Valo: Solomodus00:01:18:49 The Surprising Solo Mode of Fluxxhttps://www.looneylabs.com/solofluxxDog Fluxx00:01:25:26 Moments of Positivity00:01:35:24 Where to find Mr. PeeblesMPeebles on Twitchmpplays.com00:01:37:38 Outro(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Conhttps://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

In episode 317 of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, Don, Chris, and Jamie dive into a discussion about components in board games. They talk about components from the early years of the hobby and how they've evolved over time. The fellas also discuss how their taste for lavish components has changed throughout their years in the hobby. They gush about the stuff they love and bitch about the shit they hate in... The Component Show!

This time, Julie has some news, Tom's excited for Summer, and Eric wants to play games on vacation. We discuss the various games that live in our bags, just in case there's a chance to play them. Plus, we have a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and a heaping helping of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:50 - Spring and The Christmas of Boardgames 01:51 - Dice Tower East and Library Changes 03:04 - Cruise is Live 03:42 - A Mythical Game Bag 05:09 - Julie's Big News 06:45 - Traveling With Games - Game Bags 09:02 - Wandering Merchants at Gen Con 10:15 - Stashing Games In Non-Gaming Bags 13:51 - Why Button Shy? 16:11 - Making Play Seamless 17:16 - Trying to Make Friends on Trips 19:20 - Footprint/Table Space 21:42 - Any Lost Games, Rules, Boxes? 22:25 - Eric Is Quivering Wrong 24:15 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror? 34:22 - Bare Bones 39:00 - Coming of Age 45:20 - Jewel Box 47:55 - Sanibel 51:07 - For Northwood! 44:49 - Rising Cultures Questions? Tales of Horror? tom@dicetower.com

We discuss 10 favorite games that feature my favorite mechanism - Tile Placement!We talk a bit about our Gen Con plans again.And we wrap up with our first look at the longest game in our vast collection - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition.

A month without a voice. A question about Firefly Drinking Songs. And a highwayman riding the moor. Pub Songs & Stories returns with stories to tell, from the Celtic folk tradition to the far reaches of the 'verse. Music from Marc Gunn, Faoileán, CaliCeltic, Whiskey Bay Rovers, May Will Bloom. This is Pub Songs & Stories #314 0:20 - Faoileán "Brennan on the Moor" from Why Should I Not 3:52 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. NEWS What's the Secret Word? Unlock your secret reward now. May Will Bloom new single available A month with no voice How Irish & Celtic Music PodFest went UPCOMING SHOWS Apr 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Apr 8: Bards Internet Concert @ 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM Apr 10-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga Apr 24-26: StellarFest, Duluth, Ga Apr 25: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, Ga Weekends May 9-31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN 11:16 - CaliCeltic "A Pub With No Tunes" from West of Shannon 15:38 - FIREFLY ANIMATED SERIES? WHAT'S UP WITH SONGWRITING? What direction shall I go with writing songs? Firefly animated series or Doctor Who Drinking Songs 24:36 - Marc Gunn "Run Away With Me" from Patreon 27:17 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos. Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at CelticInvasion.com. Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027. The ads on this podcast pay for some of the hosting and podcast editing. My time producing the show is paid for by my… THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON Thank you. Truly. Your support is the reason I'm still making music, telling stories, and showing up month after month. Patreon is how modern, independent musicians survive and thrive. Album Pins and CDs help get me on the road and in front of live audiences, but my day-to-day livelihood—the time it takes to write, record, podcast, film, and share—comes directly from Patrons of the Arts. As we continue into a new year, Patreon is where everything comes together. Patrons receive a brand-new song download every month. These are exclusive tracks you won't find anywhere else—works in progress, experiments, and finished songs that come straight from my creative desk to you. You'll also get regular updates when there's news to share, behind-the-scenes blogs, short and long-form videos, and access to a growing archive of bootleg concert recordings and special performances. You can join for as little as $5 a month. That small commitment adds up to real stability. It buys time to write songs. It funds recording and production. It keeps the creative engine running without chasing algorithms or trends. And if supporting financially isn't possible right now, that's okay. You can still join Patreon for free and receive regular updates, thoughts, and stories as they happen. Being part of the community matters, whether you're pledging or simply listening along. Patreon isn't just support—it's collaboration. It's how these songs, podcasts, and ideas exist at all. If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year. 30:33 - Whiskey Bay Rovers "Away Rio" from Taverns and Tides 33:47 - STORY OF "REAVERS MALCOLM REAVERS 38:56 - Marc Gunn "Reavers Malcolm Reavers" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs 42:25 -  CLOSING Complete the Quest to Unlock your secret reward now. 46:59 - May Will Bloom "I'll Tell My Ma" from Single 49:17 - CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen. You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing. Before we go, a quick reminder: caring about Celtic culture also means caring about the land that shaped it. The songs we love were born from fields, coasts, forests, and villages that depend on a healthy planet. Climate action doesn't have to be loud or perfect. It starts small. Walk when you can. Choose renewable energy if it's available to you. Support artists, farmers, and local businesses who care about the earth. Reduce waste. Reuse what you can. Leave a place better than you found it. When we protect the land, we protect the music, the stories, and the generations yet to sing them. Join the Spring Celtic Challenge! Sláinte—and thank you for listening. Join the Quest and Sing Along at www.pubsong.com! #pubstories  

Welcome to the Brobdingnagian Bards podcast! Andrew's deep in the magic of Sherwood Forest Faire, and Marc's heading there himself this weekend. We're diving into the Firefly animated series reboot — what has us excited, what has us cautious — plus the story behind "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember, a song born from Samwise Gamgee's dream of returning to Rosie. Pull up a chair, Bards. This one's got heart. NEWS 0:02 - BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE 1:56 - SHERWOOD FOREST FAIRE RECAP 13:55 - FIREFLY REBOOT 27:01 - UPCOMING SHOWS 35:48 - STORY: I'M COMING HOME 43:49 - I'M COMING HOME 48:23 - CREDITS UPCOMING SHOW Apr 8: Bards Internet Concert @ 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM on YouTube Andrew McKee Shows: Sherwood Forest Faire Feb 28th-April 19th New Jersey Renaissance Festival May 23rd-June 14th Marc Gunn Shows: Apr 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Apr 10-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga Apr 24-26: StellarFest, Duluth, Ga Apr 25: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, Ga May 9-31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Find out more about upcoming shows of Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee on our websites. Find out more about Brobdingnagian Bards and follow our newsletter on Patreon.  

In this episode of Epic Realms Podcast, I sit down with Toni Winslow-Brill, an accomplished RPG writer, editor, and project manager whose work spans multiple tabletop roleplaying game companies, including Dungeons and Dragons and the Adventurers League. Toni shares her origin story, from discovering a Monster Manual at a garage sale at age nine to attending her first Gen Con just a year later. She reflects on growing up during the Satanic Panic and how that era shaped her relationship with tabletop gaming and creativity. We also explore how her passion for writing influenced her educational path and early career choices. Our conversation dives into Toni's professional journey, including her work outside the gaming industry and how reputation, networking, and consistent delivery opened doors to new opportunities. She offers a candid look at how connections and trust fuel long term success in the RPG space. We spend time unpacking the often unseen side of RPG production. Toni breaks down the full lifecycle of creating a tabletop book, from writing and editing to layout, art coordination, and managing timelines across large creative teams. She gives insight into the realities of project management and what it takes to keep complex projects on track. We also discuss storytelling in adventure design, along with Toni's personal strengths and challenges as both a writer and designer. This episode is a thoughtful and behind the scenes look at the craft, discipline, and passion that drive the tabletop RPG industry. https://www.toniwinslowbrill.com/ Use Our DM's Guild Link - https://www.dmsguild.com/en/?affiliate_id=1089765 Use our Drive thru RPG Link -  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/?affiliate_id=1089765 Also Check out our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@epic_realms      

Ryan and Ben look forward to the recent module announcement, play with the new character quick builder, and discuss various levels of meta gaming. Community Pages: D&D Modules announcement; The announcement of an upcoming announcement at Gen Con; Wes Schneider is the Product Lead for Ravenloft; Character Quickbuilder deep dive; Behind the Screen Quickbuilder post; Dungeon Dudes Youtube channel. Socials: Discord; Bluesky; Ryan's Bluesky; Ben's Bluesky

Luke Gygax, the son of D&D co-creator Gary Gygax, is collaborating with Wizards of the Coast (WotC) to return the Gygax name to the game’s original setting, Greyhawk. This move was engineered by Dan Ayoub, Dungeons & Dragons’ Head of Franchise, who publicly stated that the game had “lost its way” and that involving popular figures like Luke Gygax is an effort to set it on the “right path”. The collaboration will produce Melf’s Guide to Greyhawk (Melf was Luke Gygax’s original player character) and new adventures set in the world. WotC also announced a full presence at Gary Con to mend rifts with the Gygax family and reinforce their commitment to the community, with Ayoub affirming that retailers and “face-to-face physical play” will remain central to D&D. Catalyst announced a new core product line for BattleTech, including a Core Rulebook, Starter Box, and Core Box, all scheduled to launch at Gen Con. These releases move the game's entry point away from the Succession Wars and firmly into the ilClan era, introducing advanced tech like pulse lasers and Clan tech early on. The Starter Box replaces the older Beginner Box, featuring the Hammerhead and Kontio, while the Core Box replaces A Game of Armored Combat and Clan Invasion with eight mechs from various eras. The new Core Rulebook, built off the Battlemech Manual, incorporates significant changes from recent playtests, such as front-loaded unequal initiative and basing charge damage on the Target Movement Modifier (TMM). Games Workshop announced Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition, slated for a June release, with a goal to bridge the gap between narrative and matched play. The edition refocuses the lore on the Armageddon conflict, pitting Imperial Forces against Orks. A key rules change eliminates fighting over objective circles, replacing them with combat for pieces of terrain. GW will allow current 10th edition codexes to remain usable at launch, and the new edition will feature over 70 new detachments. Other updates include reducing stratagem stacking (one per unit per phase), allowing players to roll charge dice before determining targets, and bringing back Combat Disembarking from transports engaged in melee. Hours before Games Workshop's major announcement, the “biblical horror wargame” Trench Crusade launched its first true starter set, Carcass Front, which is available for pre-order at $129.99 and set for a late July release. The box set contains 16 new plastic miniatures split into two warbands: the mobile, smaller-count Heretic Naval Raiders and the high model count, melee-focused Procession of the Sacred Affliction, a zealous cult who practice religious penance by deliberately inducing leprosy. Carcass Front emphasizes narrative play value, including two full campaigns: The Path to Leviathan, a 2-player narrative, and a map-based campaign designed for 2–8 players to battle over resources. #dnd #battletech #warhammer40k #trenchcrusade Warmachine Frontier: https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/warmachine-lost-damned-salvation-5274 Definitive HATE on MyMiniFactory: https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/hate-the-definitive-miniature-collection-5301 Sean Aaberg's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/seanaaberg Low Life Sign Up: https://www.dungeondegenerates.com/ Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support us by Shopping at Miniature Market (afilliate link): https://miniature-market.sjv.io/K0yj7n Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/​​ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/​​ http://www.rcharvey.com ​​Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip​ Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/

Part One: We speak with UW-Parkside librarians Shauna Edson and Heather Spencer about the research they have been doing into an interesting chapter in the school's history: how Parkside was host to Gen Con, the largest convention that gathers together fans of Dungeons and Dragons and other table-top role-playing games. Parkside hosted Gen Con from 1978 to 1984. They are in the midst of creating an oral history project about it and are still in search of first-person accounts from anyone who visited gen con at Parkside during those years. Part Two: best-selling author Rick Riordan, who has created (among other things) the popular Percy Jackson series for young readers. This particular interview concerns his "The Trials of Apollo" series.

Today, Chris, Don, and Jamie gather around the table to reflect on tabletop games of the past and how they've aged over the years. Have these classics matured like a fine wine, growing richer, deeper, and more nuanced with time, or have they gone sour, turning into vinegar?  The Founders bring their picks: two games that have stood the test of time, becoming more refined and one that hasn't fared and is now relegated to the back of the kitchen cabinet, only to emerge when we're making deviled eggs. Yes, proper deviled eggs have vinegar in them.

Joe's character explores the edges of space, while Matthew's character begins a life of piracy. Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailWelcome to you heard it hear last, where we talk about news, you've already heard.Well, I guess it was only a matter of time.Deadline announced that Balder's Gate 3 is coming to TV.https://www.enworld.org/threads/there%E2%80%99s-a-baldur%E2%80%99s-gate-tv-show-coming.717787/Deadline Hollywood, the entertainment news site has reported that Balder's Gate 3 is coming to HBO and it is being run by the co-creator of the Last of Us, another TV show adapted from a game.Craig Mazin will “create, write, executive produce and showrun” the TV adaptation. Other executive producers include Hasbro's Gabriel Marano, plus Jacqueline Lesko and Cecil O'Connor.Chris Perkins—who used to work at WotC but now works at Darrington Press—will be acting as a consultant for the show.Larian Studios, which made the bestselling video game, is not involved with the TV show.Ok, So the company that made the game has nothing to do with it. The co-creator of the Last of Us that had an incredible first season and an abysmal second season is putting it together, and Chirs Perkins is climbing back into bed with Hasbro as a consultant.To quote another favorite movie of mine, “It's a trap, get an axe.”Christina what do make of this announcement.[Kick to Christina]Mike, What about you.[Kick to Mike.]Next up we have some news that's a little closer to home, and unlike most of our news, this will be the first time you've heard of it.Leviathan Rising will debut at GenCon 2026. Leviathan Rising is a brand-new tabletop roleplaying game designed to simulate disaster films and specifically those creature features like Godzilla. It's got an inventive new mechanic that incorporates the chaos that happens when everything around you is coming apart. And to make it all sweeter, the game is written by our very own Dr. Christina.The game won't be available for sale yet, but you will be able to sign up for games being run and demo'd by Christina herself.Christina, give us some details about the demo's you will be running at GenCon this year.[Kick to Christina]Mike, you've seen the game, what are your thoughts?[Kick to Mike]So, if you are going to GenCon this year look for Leviathan Rising and sign up for a demo from Christina.And that's all the news you've already heard.

Skid cracks open a supplemental Traveller sourcebook for this session and begins the lifepath of our first alien character! Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An admittedly too-short Season 4 wraps with a little reflection, a little mischief, and a big look at what's coming next.We look back on 2025's theme of Mastery, the unexpected places it led (including GMing at Gen Con), and the ideas that have been lighting our brains on fire lately. Also revealed? The theme guiding 2026 — and where this strange, wonderful adventure might take us next.Thanks for spending another season of ADHd20 with us.

Ross Payton, Ennie Award winning host of Role Playing Public Radio, Caleb Stokes of Delta Green Dead Channels, Ethan Cordray of Technical Difficulties Podcast, and Zach Reeves of Pretending to be People podcasts have years of experience creating, running, and promoting podcasts. Running a podcast is very rewarding but challenging and time consuming. Learn what pitfalls to avoid and the best way to get started! This panel was recorded at Gen Con 2025.

Joe's Gonna Roll through this Traveller character creation session and things get wild. Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew, Skid, and Joe begin creating the characters that will be played in the GCN's first ever Traveller Gauntlets at Gen Con! Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Volume 1 of The Best of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast, we're cracking open the vault and revisiting some of the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable moments from the show's history. We're talking chicken wing sauce on the cards, Catwoman miniatures, Turkey Man, the Wood Booger, anal beads, Chris playing with a pig, Steve Dice Clay, Tony's bathroom habits and night terrors, and almost getting kicked out of Origins Game Fair. It's wild, crazy, bananas, boombastic, brilliant, magnificent, monumental and meshugenah - it's The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast.

00:00:30 Intro00:03:30 GMT Camden Game Convention00:11:00 Timeline: Games and Leisure00:13:00 LOTR: Two Towers Trick Taking Game00:15:00 Portal Games00:16:30 Thebai00:41:30 3 Witches00:50:30 Miniature Market00:51:30 WunderWaffen01:11:30 Muppet Show Reimplement01:16:30 Outro We finally got Thebai, the newest release from Boards & Dice, to the table. After seeing it at Gen Con, the production immediately caught our eye, and the designers hinted at the kind of tough, timing‑sensitive decisions players would face. That promise absolutely shows up in play. Turns are wonderfully clean—place your die, resolve the action, then move your Archon for a bonus action—but the simplicity hides a surprising amount of depth. Positioning is everything. The strongest move in the moment can easily create problems down the line, and the board state shifts just enough each round to keep you second‑guessing your priorities. On top of that, the looming battles add a steady undercurrent of tension. You can't ignore them, even when you're tempted to chase a clever combo elsewhere. Thebai ultimately becomes a race for victory points, and the endgame accelerates fast. Points pour in quickly, so timing your big plays matters just as much as choosing the right ones. It's a sharp, elegant design—easy to teach, but full of those delicious “oh no, that changes everything” moments that make Boards & Dice titles so satisfying. We love historical games that look beyond the familiar battles and instead explore the lesser‑told moments—especially those late‑war pivots where everything hangs by a thread. WunderWaffen fits that niche perfectly. The Allies are closing in on Germany, and the German player is scrambling for a last‑ditch path to victory through experimental research. It's a tense, asymmetrical setup, but not a simple 3‑versus‑1 scenario; only one player can win, so everyone has to keep each other in check, even if that occasionally means helping Germany to prevent someone else from running away with the game. One of the standout mechanics is the turn structure. Each round, you choose two of your three action tokens to use and must hand the third to another player. That single decision point creates delicious pressure—what you keep, what you give away, and who you empower all shape the board in subtle ways. It's a small rule with big strategic consequences. The game moves quickly, and for groups that enjoy negotiation, table talk becomes an extra layer of strategy. Deals, promises, and threats can shift the momentum just as much as the research tracks or battlefield positioning. WunderWaffen ends up being a fast, interactive contest of timing, leverage, and opportunism—exactly the kind of historical “what‑if” experience that keeps us coming back. Thanks for listening and be sure to join our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's GIVEAWAY TIME! Listen to learn how you can earn free entry into the #fabtcg NRG Path to the Pro Tour event on March 14th in Elmhurst, IL! Also...@sunkingbrewing can we talk sponsorship? Yes? No? Soft maybe? Meet up at Gen Con?Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fleshandpodCheck us out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3lWbhCfWe're available on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3dF4IQ3Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/nrGegbag4uQuestions and comments can be sent to @fleshandpod.bsky.social on BlueSky, as well as fleshandpod@gmail.comNerd Rage Gaming Weekend: https://www.nrgevents.gg/conventions/nrg-events-elmhurst-ilMerch!: gamergoblin.gg/collections/flesh-and-podPod BlueSky: @fleshandpod.bsky.socialDarick BlueSky: @charm3r.comLogan BlueSky: @loganpetersen.bsky.social

Send a textTroy and Ty are back with Weekender game highlights, hobby updates, and Space Marine skirmishes; it's the usual Playin' and Slayin' chaos. Ty then steps into full sales mode with his review of Relic Blade, aiming to convince Troy to play.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/3W_LlGDpz0gOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*

Ready for more Dallin Oaks stuff? First we talk about a letter Joseph Smith wrote to W.W. Phelps. Then we discuss the law review article  "Ethics, Mortality, and Professional Responsibility", by Dallin Oaks published October 1975 in the BYU Law Review. For the Sword of Laman, we take a look at the first two chapters of Oaks' book Pure In Heart.  We finish it off with some happy news about a judge overturning Trump's block of an off-shore wind project that could power 600,000 homes. Enjoy!    Show Notes:  Letter to W. W. Phelps Jan 11, 1833 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-to-william-w-phelps-11-january-1833/2#historical-intro Modern D&C 52 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/revelation-6-june-1831-dc-52/2 Ethics, Morality, and Professional Responsibility by Dallin Oaks http://digitalcommons.law.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1039&context=lawreview Wickersham Commission https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/law/wickersham-commission Criminal Justice in U.S. History https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/criminal-justice-us-history   Sword of Laman: Pure In Heart, by Dallin H. Oaks  Woes of the Pharisees: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woes_of_the_Pharisees  Cleansing the Inner Vessel by Ezra Taft Benson (April 1986 GenCon): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/cleansing-the-inner-vessel?lang=eng  Inspiring Music, Worthy Thoughts by Boyd K Packer (GenCon 1973): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/10/inspiring-music-worthy-thoughts?lang=eng  Worthy Music, Worthy Thoughts (1976 filmstrip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ5Z6AoEKuY  Richard G Scott in April  GenCon 1992: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/healing-the-tragic-scars-of-abuse?lang=eng     Happy News: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/02/trump-halted-offshore-wind-project-to-proceed   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on The Unpaid Army of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de543-d9tME  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

Anne and Chris Lukeman did something totally crazy when the brought a pipelined, actor-driven, escape room sampler complete with a boss battle to Gen Con in 2019. When you support Room Escape Artist on Patreon at $15 per month (or above), you get access to the Spoilers Club, our exclusive podcast where hosts David Spira and Peih-Gee Law chat in depth with creators about iconic escape rooms... spoilers and all! https://www.patreon.com/roomescapeartist

Hey Now Cabalists! In today's Express Don and Jamie present the annual Best of 2025 in which they discuss the games we love from the past year.

Sen speaks with Kristen Mott at Gen Con 2024 about her designs and publications leading into 2025. We talk homeschooling, scouting, co-design, and horses, of courses. Then we take a look into the crystal ball and make a predication that came true... sorta! Sen and Erica will be back with their regulars shows in February, so stay tuned!

Writing a good mystery for a RPG can be tough to accomplish but it’s not impossible. Get tips from Ross Payton and Caleb Stokes on writing a great whodunit in your game! Threading the line between making the investigation too easy and too hard can be difficult, but we have enough experience to make it easier for you. This panel was recorded at Gen Con 2025. Check out Delta Green Dead Channels to support Caleb! Note: this panel was recorded at the Crowne Plaze hotel, which has an active railroad operating through it. I reduced noise as much as I could.

World renowned comic writer, Jim Zub (Avengers, Conan, Skullkickers), joins the show for a conversation that really covers it all. Jim talks about writing the flagship Conan comic series for Titan Comics, working with rising comic artist Roberto de la Torre, Robert E. Howard's legacy, Dungeons & Dragons, and the power of storytelling, working at Udon with Capcom, and he also shares a heartfelt story about attending GenCon with his brother.Watch the video version of this episode, HERELINKS: Buy Short Box merch like hats & shirts: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Support the showREACH OUT!

Recorded live at Gen Con 2024, Sen interviews Sarah Dahlinger, a comparative anatomy fueled creature creator who's made some of your favourite monster art and sculpted the minis as well for companies such as Cephalophair Games, Monte Cook Games, and more. Sarah is also the author/artist behind Astra Fauna: Expeditions and hopes to bring her world of science and adventure to life on the tabletop.

Hey now, and happy New Year's Eve, Cabalists! Today, Chris, Don, and Jamie get together to discuss a nightmare scenario: catastrophe strikes and their entire board game collection is completely destroyed. If they had to start over from scratch, which five games would they rebuild their collection with? It's a tough question but we answer it today! Join the Discord at https://thesecretcabal.com/discord. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.