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The boys talk Gencon–giving their recollections from history and a recap from this year's trip to the Best Four Days in Gaming. Hold on for high nerdery as we get our rhythm back for fall.
The two biggest prospect events of the year are the Draft and the Futures Game, held on four consecutive days leading up to the All-Star Game. Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff were on hand for all of it in Los Angeles and break down both events on the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast. They start with the top of the Draft, which began with the two best players (Jackson Holliday to the Orioles, Druw Jones to the Diamondbacks) before the Rangers dropped a Kumar Rocker bombshell at No. 3. From there, they delve into other first-round surprises, some notable Day Two picks and which players will arrive in the Majors the soonest. Then there's plenty of Futures Game talk centering on the standouts and Jim and Jonathan's now-annual unofficial batting practice home run derby competition. They wrap it up with a listener mailbag question about the Mets' Draft, which leads to some discussion of which organizations had the best efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode we welcome on Dave our third guest to the podcast and he gives us his take on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate. Then we all give our takes on who will be crowned champion at the end of March Madness. Next we talk some basketball with Kyrie sitting courtside and Russell Westbrook beefing with the entire Timberwolves roster. Finally we share our thoughts on Tom Brady returning to football and the guy who bought his last touchdown ball.
It's been an long wait, but live events, such as GenCon, The Best Four Days in Gaming™ are beginning to make their return to our lives. Today, we talk about the experience of GenCon 2021 with long time gamer and friend, Frank Epperson. What was it like to be live again after a year absence? How did the new safety measures do? What new games tickled our fancy? Intro music composed by Ken, Outro music by Richard.
It's been an long wait, but live events, such as GenCon, The Best Four Days in Gaming™ are beginning to make their return to our lives. Today, we talk about the experience of GenCon 2021 with long time gamer and friend, Frank Epperson. What was it like to be live again after a year absence? How did the new safety measures do? What new games tickled our fancy? Intro music composed by Ken, Outro music by Richard.
We headed to Gencon. Played a lot of demos. Had an absolute blast. Listen if you want to hear a unique perspective on the "Best Four Days in Gaming." Not a lot of black people are attending, although that is changing. Also hear our short reviews. 2:43 Our Friday starts 9:18 Codenames pictures 13:20 Galaxy Truckers 16:25 Soft pretzels 17:13 Felisha and Graham's Spotting Game 21:39 Gaymers 24:36 Diversity at GenCon 26:48 Saturday 28:18 Gargoyles: Awakening 28:48 Escape room 33:34 Battletech 43:13 Sunday 43:45 Eschaton 46:28 Flourish 48:26 Doing business with Catalyst Games 52:49 Never Going Home, a new Weird War I RPG Graham is excited to play 55:37 Final scores of the Spotting Game --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/damnyouretall/message
While Indy did not get to experience the, "Best Four Days in Gaming" this year, Sun King did not let us down! We were able to get our hands on the 2020 Gencon offering, Genevieve! This Belgian-Style Amber Ale packed some great complexities that made it unique, refreshing and enjoyable. Listen in to get our full thoughts and to hear from our always riveting guest, Zellers!
The Grognards are back with a review of Gen Con 2019, with special guest, Jimmy McGuire! Erik worked all of his Gen Con, Jimmy attended with his daughter, Deane had more fun than humanly possible, and Greg sat at home and missed it all. Here is our review of the Best Four Days of Gaming! Got something to say? Roll the dice, post a comment or question on our Facebook page. Too cool for FB? You can get in touch with us on either Twitter, Instagram, or good old fashioned email. Facebook: The Grognards Twitter: @TGrognards Instagram: the_grognards email: gamers@thegrognards.com
Another Gen Con in the books! The guys share everything that was the “Best Four Days in Gaming”. We are honored to be joined in-studio by “the Intern” Brice. He and Ty recount their adventures at Midwest Meltdown (congrats Wisko Kings!). Finally in Play it or Slay it we review the storytelling game Icarus. Download here […]
I went to my first Gen Con, which is billed as The Best Four Days in Gaming, and I gotta say...They're not exactly wrong, as long as you're into board, card, and tabletop games. I'm going to be on or moderating seven different panels at Dragon Con, including a big one with some voiceover artists you've definitely heard. Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft have all stated that they will soon require disclosures of odds on all Loot Boxes coming to their consoles. A survey of VR developers has found that there are more projects in development for the Oculus Rift than for the HTC Vive for the first time. Then we talk to OLR about Dragon Con and the Sheraton hotel closure.
Gen Con! Founded in 1968, Gen Con hosts the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America. With 500 exhibiting game companies, award-winning authors and artists, vibrant costumes, thousands of events, family entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden, and the debut of hundreds of exciting new games, Gen Con truly is The Best Four Days in Gaming. Really Likable Geeks Social Media: RLG Twitter – https://twitter.com/LikableGeeks RLG Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LikableGeeks Steve – https://twitter.com/ThatStevenBrown Stuart – https://twitter.com/Stu_NoLastName Matt – https://twitter.com/BelieveTheWeave Credits: Hosts: Steven Brown, Stuart Beatty, Matt Weaver Production: Joey Dawson Technical Director/Graphics/Editor: Steven Brown Microphones: CAD C195, Audio Technica AT2020 Gear: Mackie PROFX8V2 Editing: Adobe Audition Patreon Supporters: Jessica Sacca Joyce M. Beatty-Hull Michael Beatty
We’re scratchy voiced and mushy headed from our journey to Gen Con 18. The Best Four Days in Gaming got bigger than ever this year, and we’re here to sort through the awards, the announcements, and perhaps a spot of food. Also at Gen Con we talked to Emily Reinhart, whose magical girl RPG […]
It’s the Gen Con Road Diaries, featuring a bunch of guest stars! 0:03:40 Brad Rooks from Oni Press. 1:05:39 Cory Casoni from Table Titans. 1:12:00 Gabo, artist of “Dead of Winter” and “The Life After.” 1:16:23 Kory Bing, creator of the webcomic Skin Deep. Plus, occasional check-ins from Patrick and Dal about their first time at “The Best Four Days in Gaming” and a rundown of the games they played after-hours (spoilers: Kyle Starks won almost everything and Patrick always came in dead last).
It’s the Gen Con Road Diaries, featuring a bunch of guest stars! 0:03:40 Brad Rooks from Oni Press. 1:05:39 Cory Casoni from Table Titans. 1:12:00 Gabo, artist of “Dead of Winter” and “The Life After.” 1:16:23 Kory Bing, creator of the webcomic Skin Deep. Plus, occasional check-ins from Patrick and Dal about their first time at “The Best Four Days in Gaming” and a rundown of the games they played after-hours (spoilers: Kyle Starks won almost everything and Patrick always came in dead last).
Murphy and Team aren't going to GenCon but he's got some tips and advice to help you get the most out of The Best Four Days in Gaming.
GenCon’s tagline is “The Best Four Days in Gaming,” and we here at Save Vs. Rant agree enthusiastically. As veterans of the convention, we were overjoyed to have the opportunity to attend the 50th anniversary of the iconic celebration of gaming culture! Today’s special podcast details our experience at the convention and some of the … Continue reading "GenCon Special"
Coming to you live from James’ car as they leave Indianapolis, the GBBV Crew reflect on Gen Con 50: The Best Four Days in Gaming with each member recalling the best food, beer, and games they played while the weekend is still fresh in their minds.
It's GenCon 2016 with the Nerdherders! Ride along with the boys as they invade Indianapolis to check out all the fun at GenCon. They'll tell you all about the sights and sounds of the Best Four Days in Gaming!
It's GenCon 2016 with the Nerdherders! Ride along with the boys as they invade Indianapolis to check out all the fun at GenCon. They'll tell you all about the sights and sounds of the Best Four Days in Gaming!
Voices weary and graveled, but with spirits lifted by ENnies Gold and Silver, Ken and Robin return from Gen Con to regale you with this year’s round-up of the Best Four Days in Gaming. As is our annual wont we throw separate segments to the wind to encompass all the Gaming Hut goodness. Sub-headings include […]
In this episode of The State of Games, the gang's all here - finally - as Dice, Darrell, TC, and Jessica chat all about their big plans as they head to Gen Con in Indianapolis for the Best Four Days in Gaming! Get tips on the hottest games to buy and try (including TC's stranger picks), where to find all of us to say hey and play some games, the best shrimp cocktail in the Midwest, great panels, and food trucks! All this, plus Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Scythe, Rolling America, sassy vikings, penguins, whaling in New Bedford, Fate of the Elder Gods, and so much more!
We are back from GenCon 2015! Josh, Ty, Troy and John are in the BoD brewhaus to share the highlights and hotness from the “Best Four Days in Gaming”. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher ** Listener Beware! ** GBatAo sometimes contains explicit language and themes. GBatAo theme music is by FADEBACK Links to things […]
Gen Con is less that two weeks away! That means its time for our 2nd annual Gen Con Prepisode. Josh, Ty, Troy and John discuss the games and events that they are looking forward to at Gen Con, as well as some tips and tricks to survive and enjoy the “Best Four Days in Gaming”. […]
Retta is an actress and standup comic (). She has a love of a TV show (dramas) and handbags. I know nothing of the “purse” but I give it a shot. WE BOTH SPELL HERMES wrong. Things happen you guys. WE GET IT. She is so kewl and fun. You will love. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out and right now you can only get in on DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
Aubrey Webber (one of the duo who are GREAT (on twitter @thedoubleclicks) we talk technical musical software and cello and music theory… we get SUPER dorky. Oh. It’s good. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out and right now you can only get in on DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
Angela Webber (one of the duo who are GREAT (on twitter @thedoubleclicks) takes up the dare to go DEEP into minutia… we talk public documents you guys!! Then it’s Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Hearthstone! Oh. It’s good. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a hard copy (or the CD) on the Merch page on my website. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
Cari Carter (@motokittypdx and crafty stuff at ... Is crafty. She also loves BLAZERS. And we were IN Portland, OR so I thought she liked lady-jackets a LOT. She, it turns out, likes a basketball team from Portland called the Trailblazers. Like Oregon Trail and a lady-jacket I assume. So we talk basketball. Really, we talk athletic menfolk. THEN we get to the fact that she collects vending Machines. Heh. Yay. DorkOn. It’s a good one. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a hard copy (or the CD) on the Merch page on my website. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
Mary Kennedy (@ohmaryshow @mkcomedy ohmaryshow.com) knows of crap reality shows and stars and the reason for it all. We dork out hard about reality tv (along the lines of Teen Mom, Real Housewives, US Weekly). And I learn that In Touch magazine is not a massage periodical. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a hard copy (or the CD) on the Merch page on my website. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
Steve Mazan (@Steve_Mazan ) is a comic and got cancer and it sped up his need to live his dream of being on Letterman. It worked!! He dorked out about all the Late Night shows… he’s a late night dork!! It’s a refreshing return to the dorkdom of standup too!! Be Refreshed!! This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a hard copy (or the CD) on the Merch page on my website. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
Michelle McNamara (@truecrimediary & ) returns to get me up to date on Robert Durst, crime technology and it is so great… again!! You will love this ep. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k events, more than 60k people… COME! We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a hard copy (or the CD) on the Merch page on my website. You can DONATE to the dork forest. If you love the show and have $10/month to donate, and the memory to do it each month, do eet!! If you want to support the show in other ways, talk us up! Get a shirt or CD/DVD at or Credits: Audio leveling by Music is by Website design by : Really good Web designs. If you like a specific app – they are available with bonus content: or . Libsyn is also just PUBLISHING the bonus content, for free, with Andy and I talking about the show for a sec, on tdf.libsyn.com… no App needed. There you go.
This show is all about the Best four days in gaming and our best four interviews! Which includes academy games and their Canadian invasion and general dropping of knowledge bombs related to the war of 1812. We join the Vox Pupuli at the Plaid Hat games booth to interview Isaac Vega. He is designer behind Bioshock Infinite:The Siege of Columbia! Which we hope means Kind of Epic Show will soon be broadcasting via airship or dimensional tear. We also have our first ever interview with talking sheep. Actually our first interview with talking animals of any kind. Those are our new friends at Mayfair Games great Bob and Angus Show. And last but not least we talk to one of the designers of Cards Against Humanity! In which we work very hard to develop and even filthier sequel we have dubbed depends. (disclaimer Depends is not a real game and for the love of all thats holy never will be) As usual Keep it Epic Ladies and Gentleman! Follow us on twitter and facebook @kindofepicshow and welcome all of our new stitcher and windows store listeners!
“The Best Four Days in Gaming” took over Indianapolis from Aug 16-19. As first timers to Gen Con, Justin and Ethan managed to find some great intros to a variety of game genres while Josh played just about everything as much as possible. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals. Episode Background After our Gen Con introductory episode, Josh guided Justin and Ethan along in their first visit to the convention. The team toured the exhibition hall and demoed a variety of games while taking in the sights of the event itself. In this episode the team looks back on their Gen Con experience, game highlights, and how the table top games reminded them of video games if at all. This checkpoint is for anyone who has been or is interested in going to Gen Con and wants to know how much video games play into the event. Gen Con 2012 was in Indianapolis from August 16th through August 19th. Show Notes Cast: Josh Lee, Justin Lacey, and Ethan Moses Runtime: 49:23 Resources: Josh’s Photo Gallery Games: Level 7: Escape, Heavy Gear Blitz, Wrath of Kings, Zynvaded, Battletech, Outbreak: Undead Subscribe to The Cursed Checkpoint – Multiple episodes a month. RSS iTunes Related posts: Gen Con 2012: An Intro for Video Gamers – The Cursed Checkpoint #120 E3 12: Sony Press Conference – The Cursed Checkpoint #e312c E3 12: Microsoft Press Conference – The Cursed Checkpoint #e312a
As Gen Con 2012 opens in Indianapolis, “The Best Four Days in Gaming” can still feel a bit foreign to video gamers. Josh helps build Justin, Ethan and you a bridge to the tabletop so everyone can enjoy the show. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night writing staff and/or video game industry professionals. Gen Con Exhibit Hall Episode Background Justin and Ethan decided that this was the year to give Gen Con a chance, but still the stories they’ve heard do not necessarily match up with reality so they want to talk through their expectations with Josh Lee. Josh plays a wide variety of tabletop games and is a regular attendee at Gen Con. Not only that, but as a member of Horrible Night he knows where our video gamers are coming from and believes there is something for everyone at Gen Con. We’ll see how his opinion holds up in our follow-up episode where Justin and Ethan describe their experience at Gen Con 2012. This checkpoint is for anyone who has been or is interested in going to Gen Con and wants to know how much video games play into the event. Gen Con 2012 is in Indianapolis starting on August 16th through August 19th. Show Notes Cast: Josh Lee, Justin Lacey, and Ethan Moses Runtime: 33:46 Subscribe to The Cursed Checkpoint – Multiple episodes a month. RSS iTunes Related posts: Gen Con 2012: Recap for Video Gamers – The Cursed Checkpoint #121 Warhammer Video Games 101 Plus 40k – The Cursed Checkpoint #114 E3 12: Sony Press Conference – The Cursed Checkpoint #e312c