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269. Questions for More Connection and Laughter in Marriage with Casey and Meygan Caston   *Disclaimer* This episode contains some mature themes and listener discretion is advised.   2 Corinthians 1:4 NIRV "He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God."   *Transcript Below*   Questions and Topics We Cover: Will you share three of the questions from your most recent book, specifically the ones people have told you unlocked the best conversations in their own marriage? You say you're an unlikely couple to help support marriages. Will you share a glimpse of your own backstory? What are a handful of ideas for ways couples can strengthen their connection with one another?   Casey and Meygan Caston are the Co-Founders of Marriage365. Casey and Meygan were perfect examples of what not to do in marriage. Three years into marriage, they found themselves having racked up more than $250,000 in debt, fighting constantly, and were ready to call it quits. Despite the 12 failed marriages between their parents, they knew this wasn't the legacy they wanted for themselves or their children. They began reading and educating themselves on how to do marriage the right way. The result of their journey is Marriage365, where they millions of people worldwide through their books, social media, retreats, and their online streaming service, Marriage365.   Marriage 365 Website Marriage 365 App Marriage 365 Books Marriage 365 Coaching   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Sample of Previous Episodes on Sexual Intimacy on The Savvy Sauce: 4 Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life With Your Spouse With Certified Sex Therapist and Author, Dr. Jennifer Konzen 5 Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau  6 Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma 89 Passion Pursuit with Dr. Juli Slattery 108 Anatomy of an Affair with Dave Carder 135 Healthy Ways for Females to Increase Sexual Enjoyment with Tracey LeGrand 155 Sex in Marriage and Its Positive Effects with Francie Winslow, Part 1 156 Science and Art of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2 158 Making Love in Marriage with Debra Fileta 165 Mutually Pleasing Sex in Marriage with Gary Thomas 186 Sex Series: Enhancing Female Pleasure and Enjoyment of Sex: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Degler 218 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma Special Patreon Release: Protecting Your Marriage Against Unfaithfulness with Dave Carder 252 Maximizing Sexual Connection as Newlyweds to Long Term Marriages and Recovering from a Sexless Marriage with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcript*   Music: (0:00 – 0:11)   Laura Dugger: (0:12 - 1:15)  Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    Today's message is not intended for little ears. We'll be discussing some adult themes, and I want you to be aware before you listen to this message.    I'm thrilled to introduce you to our sponsor, WinShape Marriage. Their weekend marriage retreats will strengthen your marriage while you enjoy the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and quality time with your spouse.   To find out more, visit them online at winshapemarriage.org.    Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Casey and Meygan.   Casey Caston:  Thanks for having us. Excited to be here.   Laura Dugger: So, thrilled to have both of you, and let's just dive right into one of your sweet spots. How can open-ended questions change a marriage?   Casey Caston: (1:16 - 2:33)  Yeah, well, if you think about when we first met somebody that we fell in love with, fell attracted to that first date, as you're sitting across the table, you are looking at that person with so much curiosity. Like, who is this person? What are their hopes and their dreams and their life experiences?   What are they afraid of? Where are they going in life? And that curiosity drove us to ask really good open-ended questions.   Like, tell me more about yourself. It's funny because we were just reading in Proverbs this morning that in a man's heart, he has a purpose, but a man of understanding draws from the deep wells to pull that out. And I just, I always think about how a great question plums the deep wells of a man's heart or woman's heart.   And that attraction, that energy we feel, helps us with asking great questions. But then what happens is when we get married and we move into the wash, rinse, repeat of childcare and chores and, you know, the mundaneness of going to work, coming home, dinner, like, it can really sap all of the romance out of a relationship. And so, what happens is we fall into asking really boring questions.   Meygan Caston: (2:33 - 2:34)  Like, how was your day?   Casey Caston: (2:34 - 2:36)  What's picking up the kids?   Meygan Caston: (2:36 - 2:37)  What's for dinner? Yeah.   Casey Caston: (2:38 - 3:18)  So, we realize that when the well is dry, so to speak, you're not asking those great questions. We need prompts. We need an outside prompt because I don't think naturally we would ask great questions to spark this, you know, connecting conversation.   And I will tell you too, that if you just dropped in and, you know, just ask your spouse, like, “Hey, so, tell me some boundaries we need to set up with your parents.” People are going to be like, “Excuse me, where did that question come from? And what's the question behind the question?   What's your motivation here?” But those are conversations we need to have. We just need prompts.   So, yeah.   Laura Dugger: (3:19 - 3:32)  Well, I love that response. And I'm also curious after working with so many married couples, what have you seen as that connection between these amazing prompts for open-ended questions and emotional intimacy?   Meygan Caston: (3:34 - 4:20)  Yeah. Well, kind of like what Casey was mentioning about, um, just that curiosity of getting to know each other. I think the other part of asking those open-ended questions and having these deeper conversations is really about intentionality.   Like you still care about me. You still want to know about my heart. Well, for us, 25 years later, I still care about you.   I still love you. And I think that of course, as women, we long for that emotional connection. And I don't think that men realize it, but they actually long for that too.   And it's creating a safe place for spouses to share, to cry, to even, um, dream together about their future. And I think, again, if we don't give ourselves those opportunities and we're not intentional with that, we get stuck in the mundaneness of marriage.   Casey Caston: (4:20 - 5:03)  But, uh, and I would add to that, that curiosity, Meygan, I've talked about how curiosity is the pursuit of something. Right. And we all long to be desired to be pursued.   I mean, that is, that underlying communication is so powerful in relationships, because if you think about it, if you're not being pursued and your spouse isn't curious, I mean, that's like the, the heart of apathy. It's like, I don't care. And I know that people aren't intentionally trying to communicate that, but when you feel that, like my spouse doesn't really care about what I dream about or what I'm hoping to achieve this year, they just come home and they just watch TV or they're on their phone.   Meygan Caston: (5:04 - 5:18)  Right. That communicates a lot non-verbally. And so, that's why these open-ended questions are something that we should never stop being a learner of each other and of ourselves.   And that will provide that emotional intimacy.   Laura Dugger: (5:19 - 5:45)  That's so good. And obviously your resources are amazing. I would love, because you have these 365 Connecting Questions for Couples.   And so, I want to just hear maybe three of these questions that come to mind for you guys, especially as you've heard, these are the ones that tend to unlock something deeper in the conversation.   Meygan Caston: (5:46 - 6:07)  Absolutely. So, August 3rd is, are you someone who spends a lot of time in deep thought, processing things before making a decision, or do you tend to make quick decisions? Why or why not?   That question has genuinely sparked so much conversation between us and even like with our kids and other couples. Maybe you can explain why.   Casey Caston: (6:07 - 6:11)  Yeah. Well, I'm Mr. Impulsivity, so.   Meygan Caston: (6:11 - 6:29)  Yeah, you are. Where I, I don't, I wouldn't consider myself a deep thinker, but I definitely like to make pros and cons lists and think through things. But if you think about a dynamic between a husband and a wife, you know, there are so many decisions that you make together, small and large, your whole life, every day.   Casey Caston: (6:29 - 6:30)  Decision-making is huge in relationships.   Meygan Caston: (6:31 - 6:57)  And it's an everyday thing that couples are tackling. And it's important to know that no one is better than the other. It's not that a deep thinker is better than a more impulsive person. It's kind of more just naturally how you are. Have you always been this way? Do you like that about yourself?   Wow. You know, well, when it comes to these bigger decisions, I do spend, make more time, you know, thinking through and pros and cons. Oh, well, with small decisions, I'm more impulsive. I mean, you could just talk about that for hours and hours.   Casey Caston: (6:57 - 7:01) Yeah. But what's interesting is I tend to think more futuristic and big picture.   Meygan Caston: (7:01 - 7:01)  Yes.   Casey Caston: (7:01 - 7:03)  Even though I'm impulsive in the moment.   Meygan Caston: (7:03 - 7:05)  And I cannot, I can't do that.   Casey Caston: (7:05 - 7:06)  You are Ms. Realist.   Meygan Caston: (7:06 - 7:08)  Just tell me today, tell me this week.   Casey Caston: (7:09 - 7:10)  I can't think about this fun sponge.   Meygan Caston: (7:11 - 7:11)  Yes. Yeah.   Casey Caston: (7:12 - 7:15)  Because I'm like, let's dream big. And she's like, yeah, but what's happening today?   Meygan Caston: (7:16 - 7:49)  Yeah. Yeah. Another great question is January 18th.   How can we romance each other during the day in anticipation of sex? Because as we all know, us ladies, we need the foreplay. But again, I think that husbands also enjoy the foreplay.   But I don't think that couples are having these conversations. I think they think a foreplay is, well, once we enter into the bedroom, you know, and what we like to say is it's anything positive is foreplay. So, a thoughtful text, you know, a flirty I'm going to grab your hand to empty out the dishwasher.   Casey Caston: (7:49 - 7:50)  Amen.   Meygan Caston: (7:50 - 7:55)  Yeah. You know, it's those kinds of conversations. But like, I would never think of asking you that.   Casey Caston: (7:56 - 7:56)  Right.   Meygan Caston: (7:56 - 7:58)  Right. Thankfully for those.   Casey Caston: (7:58 - 8:10)  But as you know, Laura, like couples that need to talk about their sex life. And if you don't talk about your sex life, most oftentimes there's a lot of assumptions. And that leads to, you know, dysfunction.   Meygan Caston: (8:11 - 9:14)  Well, and missed expectations. Totally. Yeah. And then I have another question. April 25th is how do our differences help complement each other?   Oh, so, kind of another one of those things, like with making decisions. Every single couple has differences. And we always tell people Casey, and I are more different than alike.   I think people see us online and whatnot. And they hear, oh, we're both extroverts. We are. So, we have some similarities. We're both stubborn, very competitive, both competitive. But in the day-to-day operations of who Casey and Meygan are, we make decisions, we run our lives, run our business, run our business.   We are completely opposite. And what I think it's good to do for couples is to actually own your differences rather than shy away from them or make yourselves feel bad, like, oh, I wish we were the same. I get it.   You know, we actually are attracted to those things when we're dating. That's why opposites attract. But then when we get married, it's like, why doesn't he do everything the same way? I do it because I do it the right way. That's what we think. Right.   Casey Caston: (9:15 - 9:21)  Well, you heard the joke that marriage is about becoming one. And in the earlier years, it's about which one.   Meygan Caston: (9:21 - 10:14)  Yeah. Which one? Which figure out?   Yeah. And so, that question really allows you to identify your differences, but then go, how do they balance each other out? And I think for me, as someone who is organized, type A Casey's very spontaneous.   If we were both type A and structured, we wouldn't have a lot of fun. We really wouldn't. His spontaneity really brings out that side of me.   But if we were both spontaneous, our bills would never be paid, and we'd be broke. So, you know, I'm a I'm a saver. He's a spender.   You can see the balance in that. It's good that we're both those things. Right.   I'm on time. He's late. We could continue going on and on and on and on.   But I think that he's a risk taker. I'm a complete play it safer. And so, those really draw out a beautiful balance in our marriage versus trying to change one another.   So, I hope that question sparks listeners to really ask your spouse that and have fun with the conversation.   Laura Dugger: (10:15 - 11:03)  Well, you chose three great ones. I love it. And they draw out such different parts of our personality.   You highlighted where Casey's more futuristic. Meygan, you're more present. Some people will connect with questions that direct them more past oriented.   And so, our orientation to time comes out and the meta conversations, the talking like having the conversation about your conversation. Just so much goodness. And yes, especially with sexual intimacy.   So, many couples report that it is much harder to engage in conversation about sex rather than just have sex. And like you said, missed expectations can be one of the blow ups there, among many other things. So, you have questions that don't shy away from all forms of intimacy.   Meygan Caston: (11:04 - 11:10)  Yeah. And to also say we have a lot of fun questions, too. Like, tell me about what your bedroom looked like when you were a teenager.   Casey Caston: (11:11 - 11:12)  That's a great one. I love that one.   Meygan Caston: (11:12 - 11:47)  Let's talk couples. If you had a really hard day with the kids or at work, pick a fun question. You don't have to go by the date.   If you don't like the question, it's triggering, then flip to the next one. But going back to that emotional intimacy and connection that you were talking about, Laura, is you have to have those deep questions and those conversations. And you did when you were dating, because if you went on a date with your husband and you were like, hey, tell me, you know, what do you want to do when you retire?   And he was like, I don't know. Yeah, you'd be like snooze fest. This guy's boring, right?   Or if he was on his phone the whole time, there was something intriguing about your spouse.   Casey Caston: (11:47 - 11:48)  I don't know. I don't know.   Meygan Caston: (11:48 - 12:01)  Yeah, there was something intriguing about your spouse when you were dating and you were asking those questions that should never stop. Just like we hear that quote, never stop dating your spouse. Well, never stop learning about your spouse.   It's the same thing. Absolutely.   Laura Dugger: (12:02 - 12:16)  And I love how you two have such a humble approach because you say that you're a very unlikely couple to help support marriages. So, will you let us in on your own backstory?   Meygan Caston: (12:17 - 12:46)  Yeah, well, can I just start off by saying this? We live in a county that has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation. So, it's 72 percent divorce rate where we live.   We also come from there's 12 marriages between our parents. So, we come from so much divorce and trauma. And then we also got married very, very, very young.   So, all those statistics were against us on top of that. I'm just going to start off by saying that. Casey Caston: (12:46 - 13:18)  Yeah, my mom's been married six times. So, when by the time I hit junior high, I had probably like nine different iterations of home life and different dads and step siblings and half brothers. And all of that between both of our parents.   There's just there's some mental illness. There's affairs. There's all this trauma that was really unprocessed.   But then when Meygan and I saw each other, it was like we knew the wounds that we shared. It was like almost like a trauma bond.   Meygan Caston: (13:19 - 13:19)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (13:19 - 14:08)  Like, oh, I've got abandonment. So, do you. And, you know, let's do it's like, wow.   So, let's make each other happy. And dating was just all the fun stuff, right? It was long walks along the beach.   It was going to street fairs or, you know, going out and having fun. And then we're like, if this is what life could be like, then we should do this forever and ever and ever. And just, you know, we were so doe eyed of like and optimistic about how marriage life would look like.   So, then once we did get married, done, done, done, we had to like work through stuff. Now, I was so conflict avoidant because I was afraid if there was conflict, then that means that there's going to be distance between Meygan and I and she might leave me.   Meygan Caston: (14:08 - 14:24)  Oh, there's another there's another difference. I'm a fighter. He's a fighter.   So, anytime we would have conflict triggers, you know, emotional regulation, I was like, we're going to go for it. Now, of course, my fighting tactics were not healthy. I yelled. I blamed. I was very aggressive, assertive.   Casey Caston: (14:24 - 14:37)  Conflict was very scary for me. Now. Now, Meygan, she's like wanting to deal with issues. And here I am, like trying to run for the hills. And she's like, he doesn't care about me. And I'm like, I'm trying to protect the marriage by not dealing with it.   Meygan Caston: (14:37 - 14:49)  So, you never really resolved anything. We would fight really bad. We broke all the fighting rules.   And then there was no true resolve, no apologies, no remorse. And you just kind of move forward.   Casey Caston: (14:49 - 15:06)  And so, then we piled ourselves like we had over two hundred fifty thousand dollars of debt when we started to try to work on getting pregnant. We we dealt with infertility. We I have ADHD, so that creates a lot of that's fun.   A lot of fun for the marriage.   Meygan Caston: (15:06 - 15:08)  The divorce rate is very high with ADHD.   Casey Caston: (15:08 - 15:10)  My life gets to teach you patience.   Meygan Caston: (15:11 - 15:11)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (15:12 - 16:44)  But and then we have a child with special needs as well. So, we we had like if there's something that could go wrong, it it went wrong. We had you know, once we got married, there was toxic in-laws that boundaries that were crossed.   So, it just nothing for us came easy. And so, that's why we were the least likely to succeed in marriage. I mean, if we there was a couple doomed from the get go, it was Meygan and I believe a hundred percent that God used those trials, those hardships to create marriage.   Three sixty five. He gave us the strength to, you know, have the courage to say we're not going to follow in our parents footsteps. We're going to change that.    You know, it ends with us literally like we are going to change and break this generational sin because it goes back many, many generations for both of us. Our whole family is littered with divorce. And now like when we approach marriage, it because of where we've come from, it wasn't all flowery.   It was really tough. We have to be practical and very tactical with our advice, because when you're sitting across from a couple that's angry and resentful. We have to sit there and go, we know what that's like.   And here's exactly what you need to do next. I'm not going to give you a platitude. I'm not going to give you some flowery statement or we're not going to just talk through it.    No, we're going to give you a tool and an action step that's going to help you. Laura Dugger: (16:46 - 18:56)  Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor. Friends, I'm excited to share with you today's sponsor, WinShape Marriage. 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It took us three years to destroy our marriage, and it took about four or five years to repair our marriage.   It was, as you know, Laura, it is not a quick fix when your marriage is as bad as ours. And so, our story is unique in the sense where we were both not wanting to get help for our marriage. I love you, babe, but he was resistant.   He didn't want to go to therapy. His family didn't go to therapy. That wasn't normalized.   Casey Caston: (19:26 - 19:31)  Well, my faith background said that therapy is bad from the from the devil.   Meygan Caston: (19:31 - 19:38)  It was specifically your parents. But from the devil. Yeah, because I have a faith background, too. And my parents went to therapy. But that's what I was saying.   Casey Caston: (19:38 - 19:40)  My background was that you don't do that.   Meygan Caston: (19:40 - 21:16)  Yeah. So, I was wanting to get divorced and he wouldn't divorce me. He was like, no.   So, if you're going to do it, you got to do it. And so, I got help for myself. And I had the most amazing woman who a therapist who just walked me through basically how to save my marriage by myself.   And she goes, listen, you know, at the end of the day, if you want to make a better marriage, it starts by making a better you. You have zero control over Casey. You have 100 percent control over you.   He's not here. You are. I can show you how to communicate, how to forgive him even without getting an apology.   I can show you how to bring to his defenses down. I can show you how to create boundaries so he doesn't yell at you anymore. I mean, and that's literally for 13 months I worked on myself. And I believe that that is what genuinely changed everything. And that's really the message behind Marriage 365 is if you want to make a better marriage, it starts by making a better you. Stop waiting around for your husband or your wife to get on board.   They may never. Then you're only going to build resentment while you sit there and wait. At the end of the day, you're responsible for how you show up.   And so, in that 13 months, the hope was, of course, that I would positively influence Casey, which I did. And he saw the change in me. Everything changed.   I mean, like we both used to be yellers, right? We would both yell and scream. And I was like, I'm not going to yell anymore.   Like, I just I don't want to be a yeller of a mom. I don't want to be a yeller of a wife. Like, I don't like this part of me. My mom was a yeller. I mean, oh, yeah, I hate this. And I just remember like one day he came walking in and he was all heated and frustrated and he started yelling at me. And do you remember what I did, babe?   Casey Caston: (21:17 - 21:33)  Yeah. She looked at me and calmly said, you know, I can tell that you're very upset. I really want to have to listen to what you want to share with me.   Why don't you go outside, take a break, come back in? We're going to sit back on the couch. We can talk about it. I'm here for you. And I was like, what a change.   Meygan Caston: (21:33 - 22:07)  Who is this person? I changed the way that we did marriage. I did that.   And I tell people that I didn't do that once. I didn't do it twice. I did that for months because we had habits we had created.   But I was like, that was like a new boundary. I'm like, I'm not going to engage with him when he's angry. It's been triggered.   Nothing good is coming from this. So, it was all of that we started to really adopt and learn together because he's like, you're a different person. Like, it was obvious we were doing the tango.   And now I was doing the rumba and he was over there doing the tango. And I'm like, come join me in the healthy rumba over here because it's way better.   Casey Caston: (22:07 - 22:09)  And so, for toxic tango.   Meygan Caston: (22:09 - 23:20)  Yeah, we went to a marriage. Yeah, we went to a marriage intensive. And we did some therapy.   We did a lot of self-help. But through that journey, this is kind of where we started Marriage 365 is. First off, we couldn't afford therapy.   We needed to pay off all that debt that we had with a lot of student loan debt, a lot of stupid debt. What do you do if you can't afford therapy? What do you do if you don't have a good therapist?   What do you do if you have a bad experience with therapy? What do you do if the books aren't enough? And that was there was a really big hole and missing part in the marriage.   I don't say industry, but in the marriage space, where were all the online resources? Because this was back again in like 2010 when like podcasts weren't even around, social media was just becoming a thing. And it was really hard.   We were really disappointed with the lack of resources there were for marriage. And it felt like every church you go to, there was, you know, the missions ministry and the children's ministry and the youth groups. And all those are great.   Where in the world are all the marriage ministries? Then we found out only 3% of churches have actual paid marriage ministries. And I thought, that's messed up.   That's reverse. It's supposed to be the opposite, because then everything else will work itself out, as we know, with what research shows.   Casey Caston: (23:20 - 23:21)  Same with men's ministry, by the way.   Meygan Caston: (23:21 - 23:22)  Yes, same with men's ministry.   Casey Caston: (23:22 - 23:23)  Men's and marriage.   Meygan Caston: (23:23 - 23:26)  That's like the stepchild.   Casey Caston: (23:26 - 23:33)  Tech guy slash men's guy slash, you know. Children's persons can also do marriage.   Meygan Caston: (23:33 - 23:40)  So, we really just started helping our friends out. Obviously, people could see the change. Then people would come to us. We started helping couples at our church.   Casey Caston: (23:40 - 23:48)  And we had a ghoul pool. Like people were like, we give you guys another like ten months and then we're expecting you.   Meygan Caston: (23:48 - 23:51)  Yeah, everyone that knew us thought we'd get divorced.   Casey Caston: (23:51 - 23:52)  We were messy.   Meygan Caston: (23:52 - 23:58)  We were bad. Yeah. So, to see the complete transformation. And again, I go back to that work we did was on ourselves.   Casey Caston: (23:58 - 25:31)  And I just have to say that if you want to make a better marriage, it starts by making a better you. If you're hearing that. And you're kind of in a one sided marriage right now, I got to just say, I know that message sucks because it's a message that says you have to go first.   And that's not fair. In a marriage, you're supposed to be a team. But I do want to say there's so many couples that are stuck. Waiting for their spouse to join them on the let's get healthy train. So, their spouse doesn't join them. And then what they do is they kind of lean back, fold their arms and go, well, I guess we're stuck.   But I want to say that that's there is a message of empowerment to say you do have influence and the ability to steer your marriage in a healthy way. I have lots of regret that I did not join that train much sooner. But the story is that Meygan, you know, became the hero of our journey.   And that is something that I work actively so that I'm never in that place again, that I am the one that's always actively trying to improve myself, that I'm a better communicator, that I'm not a yeller, which we've ditched that a long time ago, that that I'm considered of Meygan's needs. And I'm even like attuned to like, what is she feeling? And how do I meet her where she's at?   Laura Dugger: (25:32 - 25:54)  Which is amazing that watching Meygan, it was compelling enough for you to join in. And it's admirable on both sides, the work that you've done. And are there any specific areas that you grew in that now you teach couples? I'm thinking specifically under conflict and repair or communication.   Casey Caston: (25:55 - 27:42)  Yeah. So, I remember those early years and every single week was chaos to chaos. Like coming home, it'd be like, what's for dinner?   I'm hungry and we need to make a decision now. Or, you know, it's Friday night or Saturday morning. What's going on this weekend?   Or where's all our money going? It was very, it was very reactionary. And I remember reading through Stephen Covey's, you know, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.   And the first habit is be proactive. You cannot be intentional with your life. You cannot create purpose and meaning unless you are proactive with your life.   So, Meygan and I, you know, I'm working in a company and every single week we get together and we go through what are everyone's goals? What do we need to accomplish this week? We find alignment and the week goes really well.   We've got KPIs. We've got all these like, hey, as a team, you know, work team, here's what we're trying to accomplish this week. And it just kind of dawned on us like, well, why don't we do that in marriage?   Why don't we do that for a family? You got a family of six. You got six people running around the house. All have agendas. And you are trying to find alignment so that, hey, this is what the family is all about this week, right? We've got tournaments.   We've got parties. We've got projects. We've got meals.   And I think for so many couples we talk to, they live. Life with purpose on like building their career or their business or purpose with other areas of their life. And then when it comes to family, they wing it.   Meygan Caston: (27:42 - 27:43)  They just wing it.   Casey Caston: (27:43 - 28:31)  Yeah. And it's like, well, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. It's the winging attitude creates chaos.   And so, Meygan and I love to teach this tool called the Weekly Marriage Business Meeting. And it is all of the logistics of our relationship schedules, meal plans, budgets, connection time, sexy time, alone time, self-care time. Yeah.   And and we kind of set with intention the week ahead for us. And we go through all the decisions of who's going, what, where, when. And all of that's done.   So, when you walk into the day, you're not like stressed about what's supposed to be happening. There is alignment and there's no missed expectations.   Meygan Caston: (28:31 - 29:27)  Yeah, there's no fights anymore about, well, you said you'd be home at six. No, I didn't. I said I'd be home at seven.   We sync our calendars. And I think, too, a big thing with this is we've noticed we fight when we don't do this now. It's one of those tools that it's prevented most of conflict.   I mean, we say it will on average for the most couples that use it. We have at least over 10,000 couples we know right now currently using it that are our members that they say it cuts conflict in half in half, because what you're doing is you're even scheduling that connection time or date night time where you're like, no matter how busy we are, when are Casey and Meygan going to get to be Casey and Meygan?   And that's so important, because again, if you're winging it and you're just trying to find time to connect, well, you've got four kids, we've got two teenagers. It's never going to happen. Right. And so, the weekly marriage business meeting is definitely one of the amazing and favorite worksheets and tools that we've taught and that we use ourselves because it works.   Casey Caston: (29:28 - 29:28)  Yeah.   Laura Dugger: (29:28 - 29:59)  What a game changer. That is awesome and so practical, so intentional, which we're all about. But then also we had talked about emotional intimacy earlier and emotional intimacy is interconnected with sexual intimacy and communication is the root issue.   And that's what you teach couples. So, what are some conversations that couples can begin so that they can grow in both of those types of intimacy and enjoyment?   Casey Caston: (30:01 - 31:34)  Yeah, so, I feel like I have to start off by saying I got this so wrong when we were first married. It's OK. I forgive you now.   Yeah, because, you know. Let's just let's be we'll be we'll be completely transparent. So, Meygan and I waited to have sex until we were married.   So, now I actually waited till I was married to have sex. And I thought that under that purity guideline, I was promised maybe by a youth group, maybe by a convention, that if you withhold sex and remain pure, God is going to bless you with the best sex life when you're married. And that just simply did not happen.   Like when we first got married, I really got went into the bedroom thinking. I don't know what foreplay is, but let's have intercourse until I come and then we're done. And that's sex. That's our sexual intimacy. And we missed out on so many intimate ways of knowing each other and sex being an obligation and something like I just was demanding of it from Meygan. And. What I've come to discover and what I love to teach other men is that sex is so much more broader than just having intercourse. I mean, there was this total understanding like, well, I feel good during intercourse. This feels very stimulating, which means that Meygan must feel the exact same way while we're having intercourse.   Meygan Caston: (31:35 - 31:35)  Nope.   Casey Caston: (31:36 - 32:35)  Because that's because listen, I never had sex before. But anytime I watched a rom com, you know, the guy threw up, you know, against the wall or they're having intercourse and she's going and he's going and they're having a great time. Like this must be what sex is all about.   And what I've discovered now and I get to teach other men is that emotional intimacy is kind of the birthplace of sexual expression of love, right? That we we create safe places for our wives to to open up. And because of that, they become more willing and wanting that that sexual expression rather than us just coming in and saying, OK, it's time for sex.   Let's go. And so, when we talk about just this book, this 365 Connecting Questions for Couples, I tell my guys, I'm like, hey, if you want to have great sex, start here because that is foreplay.   Meygan Caston: (32:35 - 33:48)  That's start here. It's good to know my heart, not just use me for my body, which can feel like that for a lot of people. And I think going back to the emotional intimacy, I think that, again, you had that when you were dating or you wouldn't have gotten married.   There was no way you were. If the person was boring, closed off, if, you know, your spouse was just completely on their phone every time, you wouldn't have had that second, third, fourth date. So, there was emotional intimacy at some point, which means you can't ever say we never had it.    You can always get it back, but you can have to be intentional. And I think a great way is we call it connection time. I think date night scares a lot of people.    I think it's the idea of. We have to go to a restaurant, we have to spend money, we have to find a babysitter, all these hurdles that you have to go through to make it happen, so then couples just don't even do it. So, we're like, listen, if you if that's overwhelming to you, then try connection time.    And really what that is, it's still undivided, you know, attention and time with you and your spouse. Maybe it's smaller, maybe it's 15 minutes, 30 minutes. And I know for when our kids were little, we played board games and card games and they'd go to bed, you know, at 7:30 or 8:00 PM.    And we would bring out Yahtzee.   Casey Caston: (33:48 - 33:51)  There'd be a lot of trash talking over chutes and ladders.   Meygan Caston: (33:52 - 34:29)  But we would play. We would play games. And it was our time to connect.    And when we didn't talk about the kids, you know, we just chatted about our day and again, going through some of these connecting questions that didn't even really exist yet, but they were in our heads. Taking a walk with the dog and, you know, going to a little local coffee shop, even if it's just 30 minutes and sharing and talking and exploring that emotional intimacy should never stop again. And that's going to give people opportunities to then go into the bedroom, like Casey mentioned, more willing and more excited to be intimate to each other because it's like, oh, that's right.    We like each other. We're still married. We're still friends.   Casey Caston: (34:29 - 35:15)  You bring up a great point. Like I said, I think sitting down over the table, staring at each other can be intimidating for a lot of guys, because especially if this is not a regular habit in your relationship and taking a walk for guys when we're doing something and maybe it's less intimidating because we're not even staring at each other. But that kind of like getting the, you know, oxytocin going, like getting moving, like that kind of adrenaline can actually stimulate guys for good conversations and processing things.    And so, what we hear from a lot of couples that take our book, maybe they'll take a picture of the question and they'll go, Hey, let's take a walk. And then they'll use the question on their walk.   Meygan Caston: (35:15 - 35:15)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (35:15 - 35:24)  And that gets conversations going. So, if that's like a on ramp onto this, that's a that's a great starting point for a lot of people.   Laura Dugger: (35:24 - 36:48)  Oh, that's so good. And I love how you say just an on ramp, because the goal is more intimacy overall together to know one another, be known. And I love that you're showing this is not a manipulation factor.    This isn't ask these questions so we can be more active in the bedroom, regardless of whichever spouse is the higher desire one. But this is to really enhance all levels of your relationship. And as you talk about oxytocin, it just makes me think such an interesting cycle that the Lord created where I will speak more stereotypically that where women require the emotional connection and then they open up and enjoy sex more.    But then men, once they've had sex and they just have this like 500 percent increase of oxytocin in this neurochemical bath that opens them up emotionally. And we could see it even as we view our differences. You could be upset because they're opposite or we can see it as a gift that they can fuel one another.    And then we get more of a holistic picture of overall intimacy. So, I'll also link to quite a few episodes because we do about one per month where we dive deeper into sexual intimacy. S   o, I can link all of those in the show notes.    But Casey, were you going to say something?   Meygan Caston: (36:49 - 36:50)  I want to say something to it.   Casey Caston: (36:51 - 37:16)  He loves. Well, so, we're talking chicken and egg, right? Like who gets the emotional intimacy, who gets the physical intimacy first?    And I just think that there's if we approach our relationship with selfishness, well, then neither people get satisfied. But if we are in an approach to serve one another and be selfless lovers. So, men would be like, you know what?    I want to meet my wife's emotional needs.   Meygan Caston: (37:16 - 37:16)  Yeah.   Casey Caston: (37:17 - 37:38)  Like and I do believe that men are the spark of initiation. If you're a husband out there listening to this, like that one of your greatest gifts to marriage is initiation. You were the one who asked for the first date.    You were the one who got down one the knee. You are the spark of initiation. And I believe that God's created women as nurturers of that initiation.   Meygan Caston: (37:39 - 37:41)  And to clarify, you're not talking just about initiating sex.   Casey Caston: (37:41 - 37:43)  Well, yes. Just everything.   Meygan Caston: (37:43 - 37:55)  Initiating, just initiating, initiating a weekly marriage business meeting. Women are so turned on by when a husband's like, hey, I don't necessarily know what we want to do for a date night, but I want to take you on a date. Can I get an amen, Laura?   Laura Dugger: (37:55 - 37:56)  Right, sister?   Meygan Caston: (37:57 - 38:14)  Hey, women are turned on. Listen, men, women are turned on. If you say, you know what?    I know that like this has been an issue with my parents and I don't even know how to handle it, but I really want to have that conversation. Oh, my gosh. Just initiating the conversation is all we're looking for.    It's OK that you don't have all the answers.   Casey Caston: (38:14 - 38:14)  Yeah.   Meygan Caston: (38:14 - 38:23)  But for men that avoid stonewall, escape, numb out, busy themselves, it is such a turnoff. It is so not what we want.   Laura Dugger: (38:23 - 39:55)  I want to make sure that you're up to date with our latest news. We have a new website. You can visit theSavvySauce.com and see all of the latest updates. You may remember Francie Heinrichsen from episode 132, where we talked about pursuing our God given dreams. She is the amazing businesswoman who has carefully designed a brand-new website for Savvy Sauce Charities. And we are thrilled with the final product.    So, I hope you check it out there. You're going to find all of our podcasts now with show notes and transcriptions listed a scrapbook of various previous guests and an easy place to join our email list to receive monthly encouragement and questions to ask your loved ones so that you can have your own practical chats for intentional living. You will also be able to access our donation button or our mailing address for sending checks that are tax deductible so that you can support the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and help us continue to reach the nation with the good news of Jesus Christ.    So, make sure you visit theSavvySauce.com.    Okay, so, then continue the conversation with just overall intimacy. What are some examples of de-escalation techniques that you recommend to couples who are in conflict, ones that can maybe help the strained relationships so that they can be repaired?  Yeah.   Meygan Caston: (39:55 - 42:19)  Yeah. So, a big thing that I've learned as someone who's very direct, I can tend to be on that, like I mentioned, fighter side. And I know a lot of women, studies have shown 75 percent of us ladies are the ones that typically bring up the issues.    So, just be aware that there is a gender difference there. And if you're a dude, there's nothing wrong with you if you're in, you know, that 75 percent or 25 percent. But I think the biggest thing I've recognized is to remind your spouse in the very beginning of the conversation, why you're having the conversation.    You know, I love you. I love us. I want to see us be the best people that we can be.    I want to see us enjoy marriage and enjoy life. I love you. Like bring the positivity and the reminder that you're better together than apart.    And really, that's part of what we call a soft startup, right? There's a lot of different soft startups you've heard of. You know, I feel when you I need those work to but I like to take it a little bit deeper to say, remind your spouse how much that you love being married to them.    Or again, whatever the issue is like we have the most. Let's say it's parenting. Casey and I are very different in our parenting styles.    Last night would have been a great difference of how that happened. But like reminder that like we both love our children. We both want the best for our kids.    No one doubts that. We both have made we made two beautiful, wonderful, quirky children. Right.    And so, even you can start the conversation with that. But I wish that more people did that because I think people are are, you know, I'm really upset about something. OK, well, the second you say that defenses, sorry, but defenses are going to go up.    We want to keep the conversations defenses low, guards low, right, de-escalation. And so, use soft startups, use kind, positive language. But I think another thing behind that would be come to the conversation processed.    Do not have these conversations 11 o'clock at night when you're tired or when you're hungry. Do not have these conversations when it just happened and you haven't had the time to just like stop. Think about what do I really need?    Why did that trigger me? What am I hoping to achieve? Why is my husband acting this way?    Oh, is he under a lot of stress? Yeah, we got to give ourselves time to sit and process before we even use those soft startups. So, that would be my advice for de-escalation.   Casey Caston: (42:20 - 43:04)  And mine actually would be an apology. I think that we all make mistakes. And when you think about a couple that's maybe living reactively, just winging it, I doubt that there's ever an apology that's given on either side because it takes a little it takes awareness to recognize, gosh, you know what?    My that little comment I just made that probably had a little zing to it. Or, you know, I really let my spouse down by not parenting the children the way she would want me to. Or, you know, I said I was going to do something and I didn't.    And I let my partner down. You want to de-escalate a tense situation. Apologize.   Meygan Caston: (43:04 - 43:04)  Yeah. Own it.   Casey Caston: (43:05 - 43:12)  When you apologize, you know, you're taking all of the heat out of the fire. They really are.   Meygan Caston: (43:12 - 43:16)  And you're validating your spouse's feelings. Who doesn't want to be validated and seen? Everybody does.   Casey Caston: (43:16 - 43:38)  And then you're taking responsibility and accountability for your actions, which is the trust builder for relationships. So, that's why when you talk about high conflict relationships, there aren't a lot of there's not a lot of trust there. It's not a safe place anymore.    So, to create that safety, we want to we want to build trust back into the relationship.   Laura Dugger: (43:39 - 43:50)  Those are fantastic. And do you guys just have maybe a handful of ideas for ways that couples can strengthen their marriage with one another?   Meygan Caston: (43:51 - 44:09)  Absolutely. I would say, obviously, the weekly marriage business meeting. I mean, I know we talked about it, but the important thing is to schedule it, put it in the calendar because you don't want to wing it.    And that way it's showing, oh, you're prioritizing us. Taking walks has been a big one for us. Playing games is a big one.   Casey Caston: (44:09 - 45:18)  The 60 second blessing is where we intentionally spend time. 60 seconds reminding our partner of how much we love them, using our words to say, like, I saw how hard you work for the family. I love how you take care of the kids and kind of reminding your partner, like I see the goodness in each other.    I think it's really important because. Day to day life, we can just be very transactional, and if we again, we have any sort of criticism or, you know, our words just are not flavored with life, well, proverb says, you know, our words have the power to give life or to give death. Right.    So, the words that we speak, if we evaluate. Are we producing what I call weed seeds? Or are we planting fruit trees?    Because weed seeds choke out the garden. Those sharp, critical words can leave your garden looking pretty shabby, whereas being intentional by speaking positive over each other. It's like planting fruit trees.    And who doesn't like a good, juicy orange? Right.   Meygan Caston: (45:18 - 47:15)  Well, and the 60 second blessing, you know, you start off by writing five to seven positive things you love about your spouse. And so, one spouse shares their list for 60 seconds and then the second spouse shares their list. And it's this habit that we actually started doing after our marriage intensive that we did as we were repairing our marriage because we had yeah, we had we had spoken such mean and harsh words or just a lot of roommate stuff.    And we needed that positivity. And it's a great foreplay tip, by the way, just to sit, sometimes sit down and go, I just need to tell you how wonderful you are. Like, who doesn't want to hear that about themselves?    I think another thing that Casey and I have recognized it is the only thing, by the way, Laura, in our marriage, the only thing that has ever stayed consistent. That's we have fun together. We laugh a lot, even in hard times.    Yeah, it wasn't as enjoyable, but we still had fun. And, you know, again, fun is different for everybody. We don't ever want to judge someone else's fun.    But we are constantly like we we are sarcastic. But that's for us because we have high trust levels. I usually tell couples if you're, you know, in a fair recovery or you have low trust levels, sarcasm is probably not great.    But we're very playful. We have again, we play a lot of fun games and we play ping pong and cornhole and we take our dogs on our dog on a walk. And we, you know, we're going to try to go ax throwing in April.    We've never done that before. Like there are fun that we've taken dance lessons. So, we like to think out of the box and do new things or things that we know that like how many games of Yahtzee have we played?    I don't even know. I mean, we've lost count. Or gin rummy, you know, I mean, we just play Sequence or Rummikub like we play them all.    And for that for us, that's really fun. We dance a lot. We love the 90's music.    Like get out your favorite playlist and just dance and sing and be goofy. Like I think if couples were to laugh and enjoy each other more and be able to laugh with themselves, I think that there would be more marriages that would stay together. Laura Dugger: (47:16 - 47:39)  That is something that I've even experienced in this time together. You guys are so fun to be around. And that's very life giving to others.    But I can see where it starts in that secret place between just the two of you, your best friend. And you share a lot of this goodness with Marriage 365. So, can you let us know all the different things that you have to offer?   Casey Caston: (47:40 - 48:48)  Yeah, I would probably say the number one way that people experience all of the resources that we've created over the years is through our mobile app. So, we have an app that has over a thousand pieces of videos, workshop, worksheet, excuse me, courses, challenges. We even have a checkup so you can actually rate kind of your marriage.    And that is a great way for people to be able to have access, you know, on the spot if they're dealing with an issue, they don't know how to get through and they're looking for a tool or a conversation to help them work through that. That our app provides such a valuable resource. I mean, beyond that, you know, some couples need a little bit more hands on approach.    So, we do coaching. We have a coaching staff actually to handle all the incoming couples that are saying, hey, can you can you help us out? And again, I just want to say coaching is really, really focused on giving action plans and homework and accountability to our clients.    And coaching is really, really helpful if you're like, I just need to know what to do next.   Meygan Caston: (48:48 - 49:17)  Yeah. We do intensives for couples that are in crisis, you know, there that are seriously considering separation or divorce or an affair recovery and that we have an over 90 percent success rate because we went through an intensive when we were struggling and it was something we knew we wanted to get trained on and do. And it's a full two days with Casey and I.    I mean, two days back-to-back. We know you. We get Christmas cards from all of our couples, you know, every year.    We love it. And it's they become almost I mean, yes, they're our clients, but they almost become like our friends.   Casey Caston: (49:17 - 49:45)  Yeah. And then probably personally, one of my favorite things that we do is we host our own couple's getaway. And this is a four-day experience.    It's not your it's not like a typical retreat where you're sitting in a conference room, you're just getting lectured all day. We're actually facilitating tools and then giving couples opportunities to work on them. Then some free time to really spend some time making great memories.    We have a dance party. It is a ton of fun.   Meygan Caston: (49:45 - 49:55)  We make sure. Yeah, we make sure it's fun. It's more it's definitely more for couples who are doing OK or want to do better, not they're not ideal for couples in crisis because it's going to be very uncomfortable.   Casey Caston: (49:55 - 49:56)  I love our retreats.   Meygan Caston: (49:56 - 49:57)  I know.   Casey Caston: (49:57 - 49:58)  I love interacting with her.   Meygan Caston: (49:58 - 50:05)  And of course, we have our social media. You can just search Marriage 365 and then we have our website, too. And we have our books, of course.   Casey Caston: (50:05 - 50:09)  Oh, and I have a men's group. I know I launched a five-week men's reset. . Meygan Caston: (50:09 - 50:34)  Needless to say, Laura, we're really busy. I do a lot. I think that's what's funny, right?    I think that people see us online and they think that we just have an Instagram, or we just have Facebook. And I'm like, we've been doing this for 12 years and we have a staff of 12 people. So, we reach a lot of people.    And we because marriage is never a one stop, you know, one size fits all. It's it's true. There are so many different dynamics, and we want to be able to help as many people as we can.   Laura Dugger: (50:35 - 50:59)  Wow. Thank you for sharing that. We will add all of those links.    I love all these different offerings that you have and that will meet people in whatever phase they're in. But you two already know we are called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for both of you, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Meygan Caston: (51:00 - 51:47)  Mine would be I would want every single person to think about becoming more confident. And that starts with becoming more self-aware. I think that that is completely changed who I am.   And I'm we're raising two kids, and I see the confidence that they have. And we're modeling that but also walking them through how to be self-aware. And really, that starts with having to be one with your thoughts, turning off the phone, sorry, turning off the podcast, sometimes turning off the music and just actually sitting and really going.    Do I really know my thoughts, my feelings, my values, my personality, my good, my bad, my ugly? And we don't do this enough. We are busy ourselves.    We're distracted constantly. And I think that it's really harming our mental health. And so, that would be my savvy sauce.   Casey Caston: (51:47 - 52:30)  Hmm. I love that, babe. It's kind of hard because we find so much alignment.    I mean, I would that's exactly what I would say, too. Um, I, you know, my focus in twenty, twenty-five has really been turned towards helping husbands. And there's a quote that Henry David Thoreau says that many men live lives of quiet desperation and they die with their songs still inside them.    And most guys are terrified of stopping and evaluating. And so, for me, creating space too. Listen, I do a 10, 10, 10 practice in the morning.   Meygan Caston: (52:30 - 52:32)  That's what I thought you were going to say.   Casey Caston: (52:32 - 52:32)  Yeah, yeah.   Meygan Caston: (52:32 - 52:36)  Well, I was like, I bet you he's going to talk about it because it's been life changing for you.   Casey Caston: (52:36 - 53:01)  Yeah. So, I spend 10 minutes of scripture reading. So, that's input.    Then I spend 10 minutes of quiet meditation where I'm sitting and I'm in a listening posture. And I mean, I think about everything from lasagna to the last wave I serve to. But there's intentionality about just opening myself like here I am.    I'm ready to be downloaded on like what you have for me today.   Meygan Caston: (53:01 - 53:02)  God be one with your thoughts.   Casey Caston: (53:03 - 53:18)  Yeah. And all sorts of things come up. And then I spent 10 minutes journaling.    And that process is just and that's like the output. Right. So, now I've got input.    I've been listening and now I get to write stuff out. And that's been a huge game changer for me.   Laura Dugger: (53:19 - 53:43)  Wow, I love both of those. You two are just refreshingly vulnerable and such an incredible mixture of intentional and lighthearted. And it has been so great just to sit under your teaching today.    So, thank you for sharing your story and for helping all of us. And thank you just for being my guests.   Meygan Caston: (53:43 - 53:45)  Oh, you're welcome. It was a pleasure to be here.   Casey Caston: (53:45 - 53:49)  Yes, you asked great questions that plumb the deep wells of Casey Meygan.   Laura Dugger: (53:52 - 57:35)  One more thing before you go. Have you heard the term gospel before?   It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you. But it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there is absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior. But God loved us so much, he made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus.

Listen in this week as Dane gets pranked at work, Samuel turns into a Karen, and the guys rank the top restaurants that are surprisingly still in business.---If you want an Until Next Week Podcast shirt shipped to you for $30, email untilnextweekpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.---Please follow our Instagram & TikTok to stay updated on all things podcast and make sure to send us a voice message via Instagram DM to be featured on one of our next episodes.https://www.instagram.com/untilnextweekpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@untilnextweekpodcast---Please leave us a 5 STAR REVIEW on both Spotify and Apple for a chance to be mentioned on a future episode.---SUPPORT DANE: [Please send us a DM with your name and amount if you decide to donate for tracking purposes] https://hillcityglobal.managedmissions.com/MyTrip/danebiesemeyer1---GET $5 OFF THE BEST LISTED DISCOUNT FOR 2 FRIDAY PICKLEBALL PADDLES: [USE CODE SAMUEL 14434]https://www.fridaypickle.com/discount/SAMUEL14434---Key words for the algorithm: Clean Podcast, Clean Comedy, Friday Pickleball, Ghostrunners Podcast, Correct Opinions Podcast, Tim Hawkins Podcast, Becoming Something Podcast, Youth Group Chronicles Podcast, Liam Doyle Cardinals, Ethan Holliday Rockies, Cal Raleigh Homerun Derby, MLB All Star Game, Long John Silvers, Little Caesar's, Golden Corral, Ruby Tuesday, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, Raising Cane's, Captain D's, Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Panera, Emma Watson Speeding, Imperfect Perfect Attendance, Deer, Rummikub, Paddle Boarding, Magnet Fishing, Fourth of July, Push Up Challenge, Running In The Sun, Worship Leaders Wrong Lyrics, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Conspiracy, Jerry Jones Documentary, and Birthdays.

Episode 356   The Snobs review the last Jurassic World movie. Also discussed: Jerry plays Space Base with children, Gaby plays Lorenzo Il Magnifico on BGA with adults, Rummikub and Gaby buys Splendor Duel and more. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

In today’s episode, Joel and Lynn celebrate Israel’s 77th anniversary, diving into history, prophecy, and personal reflection. They discuss the challenges Israel faces today—including ongoing war and devastating forest fires—while highlighting the countless reasons to love and support Israel. Joel shares his top reasons for loving Israel, from its prophetic rebirth to its international contributions. Learn why Israel’s existence is evidence of God’s faithfulness, and how you can support, pray for, and better understand what God is doing in the region. (00:02) Israel at 77: God’s Faithfulness Through History(01:21) The Joshua Fund’s Mission & U.S. Tour(06:20) War, Forest Fires & Disrupted Celebrations(09:10) Joy and Sorrow: The Passover Lesson(11:36) Why We Love Israel: Joel’s Top 10 List(21:22) Marking Independence: Modern Miracles(26:21) Mandatory Service and Family Sacrifice(33:26) Innovation: Trees, Drip Irrigation, Tech, & More(36:57) Social Progress: Women & Arab Israelis in Leadership(40:23) Israeli Inventions: Waze, Rummikub, PlayStation(42:28) Prophetic Promises for Israel’s Future(46:14) Prayer & Support for Israel in Crisis(47:08) What’s Next: Future Tours & Support Opportunities Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day:Isaiah 35:1-2"The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus. It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing..." Prayer:Pray for the nation of Israel as they celebrate 77 years of independence in the midst of war and trauma. Ask God to strengthen the weak, comfort those grieving, heal those in pain, and bring peace to every part of the epicenter. Pray for the safe return of hostages and true reconciliation among all peoples in the region. Links For Reference I have loved you with an everlasting love’: 77 reasons I love Israel as she turns 77 https://allisrael.com/i-have-loved-you-with-an-everlasting-love-77-reasons-i-love-israel-as-she-turns-77 https://www.inspirationtravel.com/tja https://www.joshuafund.com/learn/latest-news/join-us-on-our-alaska-cruise Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hola Cerveceros hoy les traemos el tradicional top ahora con Rummikub si conoces a alguien que le guste ese juego y no sabes que juego ponerle para adentrarlo en el mundo de los Juegos de mesa Modernos , este es el top que necesitas !- ¿Qué Tomamos?Hacker Pschorr Weissbier Lata - Paulaner (03:23)Hombre Pajaro - Cervecería Hécules (07:40) - ¿Qué Jugamos?Amygdala - Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer (14.54) Disney Villainous - Sugar and Spite - Michael Mulvihill (26:05)- El Top37:54

Today's crossword was looking sharp -- and not just because ARMANI was in the grid (but it helped). We liked the daunting open-endedness of 48A, "_____ intended!", NOPUN; appreciated the BROW knitting induced by 24A, Move slightly, BUDGE; and just the opportunity to say 7D, Italian anise-flavored liqueur, SAMBUCA. A great debut crossword by Landon Horton, in our estimation it deserves to peg the JAMCR meter with a full 5 squares.Finally, we've got listener mail! So, for those of you wondering how to pronounce Rummikub, the answer lies within!Show note imagery: TSAI Ing-wen, the former Taiwanese president.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

For some Gen-Z and millennials seeking “in real life” connection, nothing beats a heated game of Uno, Rummikub or mahjong. Board and card games are proliferating in their popularity as people – really of all ages– seek community, light-hearted entertainment and a chance to hang with friends. In the context of a game, you can learn a lot about a person: are they a savvy strategist, a sore loser, or quiet but insanely competitive? We'll talk to some game lovers and experts and hear from you: What's the game that gets you to gather round the table? Guests: Callie Holtermann, reporter, New York Times; Holtermann covers style, pop culture and Gen Z. Her recent piece is titled "The Extremely Offline Joy of the Board Game". Gwendolyn Reza, co-owner, Games of Berkeley Angela Lin, founder, East Never Loses, a company that hosts mahjong events and tutorials; With three friends, Lin also founded "Mahjong Mistress" a party for mahjong players in the LA-area.

How can you eat better, sleep better, exercise better, work better, play better, spend better, save better, serve better, worship better, and pray better? Those are very good questions to ask at the beginning of a new year. But how can you improve your relationship with your kids this year? Now that’s a question to put at the top of the list. In this special New Year’s episode, Catherine offers 12 practical ways to improve your relationships with your kids this year. They are: Cook a Meal Together: Share the joy of creating a dish from scratch, expanding your culinary skills while nurturing your relationship. Read a Book Together: Whether it's fiction or educational, reading a book together provides a platform for bonding discussions. Game Night: Turn off the screens and bring the family around the table for some old-fashioned fun and laughter. Learn Something New: Tackle a new skill with your child, making memories and enriching both your lives. Go for a Walk: Boost both your physical and mental health with a simple stroll while enjoying quality one-on-one time. Show Affection for No Reason: Simple gestures of love and appreciation can reinforce your relationship in powerful ways. Give Daily Encouragement: Recognize and commend your child's efforts and achievements, reinforcing positive behaviors. Make a Date: Schedule regular one-on-one outings to give each child special attention and build lasting memories. Plan a Getaway: Even a brief day-trip can become an unforgettable adventure that strengthens your parent-child bond. Have Regular Heart-to-Hearts: Foster open communication by regularly checking in on your child’s emotional well-being. Ask for Feedback: Be open to your child's perspective on how you can improve as a parent and act on their feedback. Pray the Word of God: Strengthen your family spiritually by regularly praying scripture over your children LINKS: Find the Scripture list to pray over children HERE. EPISODES REFERENCED: Episode 22: 13 Ways To Be a Better Parent in 2022 Episode 13: 4 Types of Prayer Every Believer Should Know Episode 14: How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer Episode 15: What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer Episode 37: 7 Ways To Bless Your Kids with Words Episode 49: How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide? Episode 50: What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide? GAMES REFERENCED: Apples to Apples, Settlers of Catan, Rummikub, Lost Cities Bob Ross Stuffed Doll BOOK REFERENCED: Praying God’s Word SCRIPTURE REFERENCED: Numbers 6:24-26 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ever wondered how a simple game of Rummikub could lead to heartwarming family tales and laughter? Join us as we welcome back our dear friend Sarah to the Cat and Moose podcast, where we celebrate her birthday and share stories from Thanksgiving. From my nephew Caden's amusing attempts to mimic my playful antics to Moose's unforgettable family moment involving her sister and Sarah's mom, Leslie, we explore the nostalgic charm of family gatherings around a beloved oak table. Our conversations transcend mere storytelling, inviting you into a world where memories are made and cherished.What is the distinction between being kind and being nice, and how do these choices reflect our desire to avoid conflict? Drawing inspiration from Martha Beck, we discuss the importance of staying true to oneself and setting boundaries that preserve integrity. As we ponder Chinese five element theory, we uncover the surprising ways expressing emotions like anger can lead to clarity. Our exploration takes a humorous twist with a playful debate on the pronunciation of "cesspool"—because sometimes, effective communication begins with a laugh.In the final segment, we navigate the intricacies of communication boundaries in professional settings, the implications of a shocking news story about the UnitedHealthcare CEO, and the intriguing phenomenon of an AI-powered Jesus introduced by a Swiss church. A personal tale of healing through a unique foot treatment opens the door to galactic astrology and divine wisdom, revealing unexpected connections to the cosmos. As always, our journey is fueled by curiosity and discovery, inviting you to embrace your unique path alongside us.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Facebook! Support the show!

2:17:43 – Frank in New Jersey and NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Wall / Puppet Roads, Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Rummikub, Cool World (1992), Magic Miso Soup, Yacht Doom, prosecco, A Muppet Family Christmas (TV Movie 1987), Monkeybone (2001), Future Sound of London, South Korea martial law, new Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, Doctor […]

2:17:43 – Frank in New Jersey and NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Wall / Puppet Roads, Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Rummikub, Cool World (1992), Magic Miso Soup, Yacht Doom, prosecco, A Muppet Family Christmas (TV Movie 1987), Monkeybone (2001), Future Sound of London, South Korea martial law, new Star Wars series Skeleton Crew, Doctor […]

2:01:44 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Scorpion parable synchronicity (Star Trek: Voyager 1997, Mr. Arkadin (1955)), Thanksgiving, St. Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni, Rummikub, Codenames, Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, New Dean of Ale Cottage, Iggy and the Condemned Man (1986), space heater test, Jerry A. Greene’s obituary, The King of […]

2:01:44 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Scorpion parable synchronicity (Star Trek: Voyager 1997, Mr. Arkadin (1955)), Thanksgiving, St. Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni, Rummikub, Codenames, Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station, New Dean of Ale Cottage, Iggy and the Condemned Man (1986), space heater test, Jerry A. Greene’s obituary, The King of […]

Happy Thanksgiving Week BATT Family! We hope that you'll be able to find a bit of relaxation this weekend (at least until Rivalry Week kicks off on Saturday). In the spirit of trying to bring people to the table and give you an alternate to playing Rummikub for the nine billionth time, we're giving you a variety of recommendations for games to bring home for the holidays that will get anybody to play!   One final note, we didn't present this list as any kind of ranked list, instead we talked about them in order of release date.  --- This episode's segments: 00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:43 - Game 1 00:03:07 - Game 2 00:04:36 - Game 3 00:06:33 - Game 4 00:08:29 - Game 5 00:10:06 - Outro --- Five more games to take home for the holidays: 1) Sushi Go! - Gamewright Originally released in 2013 from designer Phil Walker-Harding and plays 2-5. A light drafting game with great art and a clean set of scoring varieties within the cards themselves. Essentially it's a set collection game where you're trying to score as many points as possible across three rounds based on the cards you've drafted. There was a larger version with more modularity, Sushi Go! Party that supports 2-8 players if you want to play with more people. The components for regular Sushi Go! are included should you want to play that way as well. There were some other implementations as well (Sushi Roll, Sushi Go!: Spin Some for Dim Sum) but I think that SG/SGP are the best ones out there. There is also a brand new 10th Anniversary edition available in very limited quantities, but I have seen it at Barnes and Noble so you might still be able to track that one down. 2) Antidote - Bellwether Games Also released in 2013 from designer Dennis Hoyle, it supports 3-7 players. Antidote plays in the same way that Clue does - you're trying to find the solution before everybody is down to one card in hand. Antidote is a deduction game where on your turn you'll either have everybody pass one card to the left or right, make a direct trade with another player, or have everybody play a card from their hand to the table. There are other modules and variants with the box and the Lab Alliance expansion that honestly we never play with because the base game is strong enough on it's own. Lab Alliance is worth pick up just to expand the player count up to 9 but that's the only reason to own it I think. This game is also one that you can play as co-operatively or selfishly as you want. There technically is scoring but we never use the points and just play to see if we can survive. This has been a favourite for a very long time. 3) Deception: Murder in Hong Kong - Grey Fox Games Released in 2014 from designer Tobey Ho, Deception plays 4-12 players and is a team based deduction game. A murder has been committed by one of the players around the table and only the murderer and the Forensic Expert know who did it. The Forensic player has to communicate what they know silently and only using 6 prompts that are randomly drawn. Each player will have an array of cards in front of them and the murderer needs to lead the other players astray as the Forensic player tries and gets the others to identify the correct items/player. Each non-Forensic player has exactly one guess before the end of the game to guess a pair of cards to identify the murderer. If you like social deduction and want to lean into that theme, then Deception is an excellent choice. There are a variety of small promo packs that you honestly don't need (a lot more gaming related nonsense). The Undercover Allies expansion is good but honestly unneeded. 4) Just One - Repos Productions Just one was released in 2018 and was a reimplementation of a 2017 game that  Ludovic Roudy designed. Just one added Bruno Sautter to that design team and supports 3-7 players though honestly you can play more than 7 without much issue. Just One is a game that feels like such an obvious game that somehow took til the last ten years to be released. One player (the judge essentially) will blindly pick a numbered word off a card they can't see. The rest of the players will then try and come up with a single word that will allow the Judge to guess the word they picked. The trick is that if any player reveals they wrote the same clue then both (or all in some cases) have to erase their clue and the Judge has to guess with what's left over. There's a scoring system in this one too that we frankly never use beyond trying to get more words correct than not. This one also works incredibly well for remote play. The biggest baffling thing with Just One is that there isn't any kind of expansion deck available for it in English. A couple of very small promo packs exist, but that's about it. Still, it's arguably my all time favourite party game. 5) The Crew: Mission Deep Sea - Kosmos Released in 2022 from Thomas Sing, Mission Deep Sea is the reimplementation of the 2020 game Search for Planet IX. The Crew plays 2-5 players and I really do pick the specific version of Mission Deep Sea. It's more interesting the way the tricks are determined, uses far less fiddly mechanisms by dropping the tokens, and has just as little theme as the original. The Crew is a co-operative trick taking game and that alone will stun most trick taking players in families. Because the mission book is as simple to use as it is, it's easy to define the path of how to play each night. Or you can simply peel off a few random mission cards and just play it that way. Easy to understand, easy to teach, and a great way to introduce new people to trick taking just as much as it's easy to get lost in for experience trick takers.  --- You can email us at boardallthetimegaming@gmail.com. We can be found at www.boardallthetime.com and on Facebook at Board All The Time.  We're on BlueSky now and loving it! At this point it really feels like BlueSky is for gaming, so definitely check us out on there! https://bsky.app/profile/boardallthetime.bsky.social If you'd like to help support the show and assist with the hosting costs, you can do so with our Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/boardallthetime Our Discord server, which is still in Beta, can be joined at https://discord.gg/VbRWEpc6 We'd like to thank our sponsors as well: Robin's Nerd Supply: www.robinsnerdsupply.com Eco Owl Press: www.ecoowlpress.com  We'd also like to thank SoulProdMusic for the intro/outro music. 

Brendan talks about a few classic games he knows and what he thinks about them. Join us, won't you?Chess (1475)Searching for Bobby FischerGo (-2200)Checkers (1150)500 (1904)Bridge (1925)Poker (1810)Backgammon (1630)Rich Sommer's CARDBOARD!Stratego (1946)Risk (1959)Axis & Allies (1981)Rummikub (1977)Scrabble (1948)Yahtzee (1956)Monopoly (1935)Clue (1969)Sleuth (1971)P.I. (2012)What classic games do you really like? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan talks about a few classic games he knows and what he thinks about them. Join us, won't you?Chess (1475)Searching for Bobby FischerGo (-2200)Checkers (1150)500 (1904)Bridge (1925)Poker (1810)Backgammon (1630)Rich Sommer's CARDBOARD!Stratego (1946)Risk (1959)Axis & Allies (1981)Rummikub (1977)Scrabble (1948)Yahtzee (1956)Monopoly (1935)Clue (1969)Sleuth (1971)P.I. (2012)What classic games do you really like? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

What does it mean to give your body to God? The Busses share their ponderings and revelations in response to last week's episode with Dean Braxton, and go deeper into the joy of giving your body to the Father as an act of worship. With insights from Romans and excerpts from Dean Braxton's book “Deep Worship in Heaven,” you will begin to see a beautiful picture of your body as a Holy Spirit-filled and -led instrument of sacrifice and worship, on earth and in heaven. Receive this challenge to enter into a new mindset about what it means to truly give your body to God!EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net Related Links:Global Outpouring Convention 2025 – Registration coming soon!Wednesday, May 21 - Saturday, May 24, 2025.St. Louis Airport Marriott Hotel Podcast Episode 230: “Rest to Increase Your Authority” with Dean BraxtonDeep Worship In Heaven by Dean BraxtonIsraeli Accomplishments: 65 years of innovation, from Rummikub to the ‘God Particle' CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAGlobal Outpouring Facebook PageGlobal Outpouring on InstagramGlobal Outpouring YouTube ChannelGlobal Outpouring on Twitter

On the second Friday of the month Rummikub meets at Winton House at 2pm. It's a game for 2 to 4 people and is like the card game rummy and mahjong but looks like scrabble. Here players talk about it, why they like it (including a player's granddaughter, Grace, aged 14, who attended this session). They want new members - it costs £2.50 and that includes refreshment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Floating Floors and Nimalia. Then, we are joined by our special guests - our moms - to talk about their experience playing games when they were kids, when we were kids, and now! Also, the etymology segment makes a surprise comeback as Crystal discusses the origins of the word 'mamma.' 0:00-Intro 0:55-Recent Games - Floating Floors 4:30-Nimalia 7:05-Gaming Moms 28:07-Etymology - ‘Mamma' 29:51-Outro 30:46-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/381

Unit 15 Get Hooked on Rummikub, the Fascinating Tile-Based Game 挑戰你的策略思維，探索拉密這款混合牌具遊戲的魅力。結合了拉密紙牌、麻將和多米諾骨牌的元素，拉密將帶給你無盡的樂趣和競爭。了解拉密的起源和遊戲規則，準備好與家人和朋友一起展開一場令人興奮的遊戲之旅吧！

Brendan shares his first impressions of three different games, and some thoughts on a game he dusted off. Join us, won't you?Irish GuageTime PiratesRummikubKitesWhat games have you tried for the first time recently? Add to the conversation over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three different games, and some thoughts on a game he dusted off. Join us, won't you?Irish GuageTime PiratesRummikubKitesWhat games have you tried for the first time recently? Add to the conversation over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.

5ª temporada de éste Video-Podcast en directo en el que, un grupo de locos por los juegos de mesa, nos contarán sus experiencias y sensaciones con éstos. ¡¡Recordad que podéis participar en el chat en directo!! En ésta temporada 5 hemos decidido acortar la duración de los programas a alrededor de 1h, creemos que así se harán más amenos. En éste turno hemos hablado de que hemos jugado en las vacaciones y también de varias cositas que nos tienen que llegar. Por último hablamos de un juego muy popular y familiar, el Rummikub y eothair nos habla un poco del Batman: Gotham City Chronicles. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-le-toca-jugar-a-sauron_sq_f11070489_1.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lU5cpjcTusLTS6ZzPWLik Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/le-toca-jugar-a-sauron/id1534823363?uo=4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canal de youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvwu376JiEcFXXfOnucv8Hw) Canal de Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/letocajugarasauron) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letocajugarasauron) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letocajugarasauron/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/jugarasauron) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CarlaIG: boardgamespecialistFB: Red Deer Board Game FanaticsMelIG: mels_boardgame_roomFB Mel's Board Game RoomYouTube: Mel's Board Game RoomDiscord:https://discord.gg/2Zu4HW2nhttps://youtu.be/AJhgfdBEY5A[1:46] My City  roll and build [4:12] Beer and Bread[8:30] Argh[10:50] Carpe Diem[15:35] Word-O-Melon[17:53] Letter Jam[20:17]Shh![23:29] Word Heist[26:43] Qwirkle[28:51] Wordsy[31:03] Rummikub[33:44] Word Domination[37:15] IOTA[39:25] Jabuka[42:44] Arboretum[45:18] Quiddler[47:41] Ex Libris[50:20] Letter Tycoon[53:57] Boggle[56:44] Paperback[1:01:44] Wordsy

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Mahjong and Blueprints. Then, we talk about board game tournaments - which ones we've competed in, our experiences with them, and why we like or dislike them. You can try out Mahjong with Mahjong Soul! Tournaments/events mentioned: Double Exposure Envoy World Series of Board Gaming World Boardgaming Championships 0:00-Intro 2:13-Recent Games - Mahjong 8:46-Blueprints 13:57-Tournaments 30:54-Outro 32:06-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/359

Want to try a coaching call-- sign up for a free 30-minute call: https://calendly.com/christythomas/exploratory-call-free   Check out Christy's List of Military Kid Resources: https://christythomascoaching.com/military   You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. --CT 344. What the HECK is Positive Discipline?   Don't miss this gift from Julietta for sibling conflict. Sibling Conflict Help Is Here Julietta Skoog is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer with an Ed.S Degree in School Psychology and a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Seattle University, with over 20 years of experience helping families. She is the Early Years Lead and co-founder of Sproutable, which offers grown ups the tools, systems and strategies they need to cultivate powerful relationships, teach social-emotional skills, and set healthy limits and boundaries with all kids, from babies to teens. Her trauma-informed expertise includes early child development, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, behavior disorders, Positive Discipline, Social Thinking, and mindfulness. Julietta draws from her real life practical experience working with thousands of students with a variety of needs and her own three children when coaching parents, bringing a unique ability to translate research, child development and Positive Discipline principles into everyday solutions. Her popular keynote speeches, classes, and workshops have been described as rejuvenating, motivating, and inspiring. Check out their website and social media links: Sproutable | Positive Discipline | Online classes, workshops, individual training, nanny certification (besproutable.com) Facebook Sproutable (@besproutable) • Instagram photos and videos ‎Joyful Courage - A Conscious Parenting Podcast on Apple Podcasts Sproutable - YouTube     Self-Care: Setting Boundaries is Julietta's best self-care practice.  She can't do it all and doesn't try to. Family Fun: Game Night!  Julietta's family enjoys Exploding Kittens, Forbidden Island, Rummikub, Sequence, and Salad Bowl Charades.  Don't miss this gift from Julietta for sibling conflict. Sibling Conflict Help Is Here     Find me on Instagram:  Happiest Mom You Know (@everyday_runner_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com        Sibling Conflict Help Is Here!

Fien Germijns laat Sander ongecensureerd in haar gsm kijken. Die onthult veel: hot dogs als ontbijt, ontelbare foto's van zwanworsten in alle mogelijke vormen en de Rummikub-app. En ook met wie ze zo vaak afspreekt aan het Crowne Plaza hotel...

I forbindelse med Papstinenser-episode #200 annoncerede vi en række konkurrencer med fede premier, fra HeroQuest til spritnyt Star Wars. I denne gratis episode trækker vi lod blandt de indsendte svar, hører nogle fantastiske lydfiler fra lytterne og kommer omkring værternes egne bud på konkurrencespørgsmålene, inklusiv Rummikub og Klaatu. Kæmpe tak til Asmodee Nordic, Spilbræt.dk og Faraos Cigarer for at sponsorere præmier og dermed støtte op om podcasten. Fede præmier i denne episode: Nemesis Rummikub Sequence Trivial Pursuit 1987 Heroquest + Udvidelser Star Wars Deckbuilding Game Azul Descent

Neste Gambiarra Board Games Gustavo Lopes e Carolina Gusmão falam sobre o jogo Scrabble (também conhecido como Palavras Cruzadas, apesar de não ser apenas isso), publicado aqui no Brasil pela Mattel, mais um clássico para a nossa a nossa contagem regressiva de casts para o fim do ano. Falamos da história por trás do jogo e de como ele foi tão importante para a comunidade onde ele foi inventado que até placa de rua tem em homenagem a ele, sendo o jogo mais presente na casa dos americanos, além de muitas curiosidades e como sempre a nossa experiência com ele hoje com outra cabeça. - Link da nossa Campanha no Catarse: https://www.catarse.me/gambiarra_board_gamesEdição - Fabs Fabuloso, Gustavo Lopes. Capa - Gustavo Lopes . Quer comprar jogos por um precinho bacana e contribuir com o Gambiarra Board Games? Acessa https://bravojogos.com.br/ e utilize o cupom GAMBIARRANABRAVO Confira as fotos dos jogos em nosso instagram instagram.com/gambiarraboardgames E-mail para sugestões: contato@papodelouco.com papodelouco.com Apoio Acessórios BG: https://www.acessoriosbg.com.br BGSP: https://boardgamessp.com.br/ Bravo Jogos: https://bravojogos.com.br Canal Boards&Burgers: https://youtube.com/boards&burgers Aroma de Madeira: https://www.aromademadeira.com.brAbertura: Free Transition Music - Upbeat 80s Music - 'Euro Pop 80s' (Intro A - 4 seconds)Jay Man - OurMusicBoxhttps://www.our-music-box.com​https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicboxTrilha: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Rollin At 5 by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Neste Gambiarra Board Games Gustavo Lopes e Carolina Gusmão falam sobre o jogo Rummikub, publicado aqui no Brasil pela Grow, abrindo a nossa contagem regressiva de casts para o fim do ano falando de jogos para lá de clássicos. Falamos da história por trás do jogo e de como ele foi inventado, se tornando o jogo de mais sucesso de exportação de Israel, além de muitas curiosidades e como sempre a nossa experiência com ele. - Link da nossa Campanha no Catarse: https://www.catarse.me/gambiarra_board_gamesEdição - Fabs Fabuloso, Gustavo Lopes. Capa - Gustavo Lopes . Quer comprar jogos por um precinho bacana e contribuir com o Gambiarra Board Games? Acessa https://bravojogos.com.br/ e utilize o cupom GAMBIARRANABRAVO Confira as fotos dos jogos em nosso instagram instagram.com/gambiarraboardgames E-mail para sugestões: contato@papodelouco.com papodelouco.com Apoio Acessórios BG: https://www.acessoriosbg.com.br BGSP: https://boardgamessp.com.br/ Bravo Jogos: https://bravojogos.com.br Canal Boards&Burgers: https://youtube.com/boards&burgers Aroma de Madeira: https://www.aromademadeira.com.brAbertura: Free Transition Music - Upbeat 80s Music - 'Euro Pop 80s' (Intro A - 4 seconds)Jay Man - OurMusicBoxhttps://www.our-music-box.com​https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicboxTrilha: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Elevator Music by Tim Kulig - Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8872-elevator-music - License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSS!!! We're so happy to bring you our first Christmas Special ever and although Christmas has been and gone, quiz-mas is here to stay.  The players unite to put on a festive board game quiz so play along and see how well you doSANTA'S ELVES: JP, Kerley, Becky, Ian & Davey OVERVIEWIn this Expansion Pack episode Santa's elves are in festive spirits as they produce their first annual "Quiz-Mas" where all 5 players are pitted against each other in a casual "yeah right" board game quiz and also for our listeners to play along with us. In this episode you'll learn:- An overview of the games we've played in the run up to x-mas- What the hell is a danger dolphin- How competitve Davey gets with quizs (and games)- How much Kerley hates Rummikub- about 5 rounds of board gaming questions with varying difficulty (and quality)LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW- Check out our brand new trailerEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count2:23 - Introducing our new trailer4:11 - TURN 2 - Simply having a wonderful quiz-mas time5:44 - ROUND 1: JP's Round6:23 - Endless Winter9:07 - Heat: Pedal to the Metal14:20 - Round 1: Questions17:44 - Round 1: Answers22:11 - What is JP looking forward to over x-mas?24:45 - ROUND 2: Kerley's Round25:02 - Dinosaur Island29:52 - Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition34:48 - Round 2: Questions40:09 - Round 2: Answers47:22 - What is Kerley looking forward to over x-mas?48:16 - ROUND 3: Becky's Round48:23 - Too Many Bones50:03 - Rock Band51:42 - Round 3: Questions56:41 - Round 3: Answers1:00:01 - What is Becky looking forward to over x-mas?1:02:04 - ROUND 4: Ian's Round1:03:38 - Ark Nova1:05:51 - Zuuli1:07:38 - Round 4: Questions1:11:48 - Round 4: Answers1:16:39 - What is Ian looking forward to over x-mas?1:19:57 - ROUND 5: Davey's Round1:20:12 - Weather Machine1:23:06 - Anno 18001:26:30 - Round 5: Questions1:31:17 - Round 5: Answers1:34:11 - What is Davey looking forward to over x-mas?1:35:33 - Quiz-mas is over - How did we all do?1:38:07 - A tease for our 1st birthday in March 20231:39:19  - TURN 3 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Threads - TikTok

Terry Hall of The Specials remembered after his sad passing. We hear him talking to John Wilson in 2019, and Pete Paphides looks back on his life and music. Plus, the state of UK theatre and its future outlook. Samira is joined by Nica Burns, co-owner of Nimax, who runs seven West End theatres and recently opened Soho Place - the first new theatre to open in the West End in 50 years; plus Matthew Xia - Artistic Director of the Actors' Touring Company; and Matt Hemley – Deputy Editor of the industry newspaper The Stage. And the best board games of the past 40 years. For many, Christmas would not be complete without one. Ancient forms like chess, oware or backgammon, and more modern classics including Monopoly, Scrabble and Cluedo, have been joined in the last 40 or so years by new inventions such as Rummikub, Catan and Ticket to Ride - all winners of the German prize Spiel des Jahres, or Game of the Year, which started in 1979. James Wallis, author of a book on board games, Everybody Wins, explains the enduring popularity of the pastime and why he thinks the games are an artform. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Tim Prosser

Neste Gambiarra Board Games Gustavo Lopes e Carolina Gusmão falam sobre o jogo Virtù, mais especificamente do cenário para dois jogadores, As Guerras da Itália. Lançado pela MeepleBR antes mesmo de outros países e da Essen Spiel, comentamos a nossa experiência com o primeiro jogo do designer Pascal Ribrault, em especial do cenário desenvolvido especialmente para dois jogadores. Falamos sobre as diferenças com o jogo para 3 a 5, sobre como é diferente jogar com a França e Nápoles, sobre o panorama histórico do jogo e aquele muito mais! - Destaques da semana: Em Busca do Planeta X, Rummikub. Review Retrô#109 - Fungi - Link da nossa Campanha no Catarse: https://www.catarse.me/gambiarra_board_gamesEdição - Fabs Fabuloso, Gustavo Lopes. Capa - Gustavo Lopes . Quer comprar jogos por um precinho bacana, contribuir com o Gambiarra Board Games e ainda ganhar um brinde? Acessa https://bravojogos.com.br/ e utilize o cupom GAMBIARRANABRAVO Confira as fotos dos jogos em nosso instagram instagram.com/gambiarraboardgames E-mail para sugestões: contato@papodelouco.com papodelouco.com Apoio Acessórios BG: https://www.acessoriosbg.com.br BGSP: https://boardgamessp.com.br/ Bravo Jogos: https://bravojogos.com.br Canal Boards&Burgers: https://youtube.com/boards&burgers Aroma de Madeira: https://www.aromademadeira.com.brAbertura: Free Transition Music - Upbeat 80s Music - 'Euro Pop 80s' (Intro A - 4 seconds)Jay Man - OurMusicBoxhttps://www.our-music-box.com​https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicboxAbertura: Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultraloungeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTrilha: Vivaldi, Concerto for Bassoon in a minor, RV 498 from https://musopen.org

Kimmy and I talk about the second half of the board games we played over the summer. Patchwork, Onitama, Buildzi, Canvas, Solar Draft, Dust in the Wings Farkle, Codenames, Codenames Duet, Snake Oil, Rummikub, Fallout Shelter, and Spirit Island. --- https://twitter.com/FayeKymberlee https://twitter.com/rilednerd

Hello zu Folge 2! Diesmal reisen wir in die Jahre 2020 und 1980 und bei Rummikub sogar noch ein bisschen weiter zurück. Was rumänisches Glückspiel, die Illuminaten und das Birkhuhn damit zu tun haben, müsst ihr beim Hören selbst herausfinden. Viel Spaß!Feedback & Fragen an bretterlatethannever@gmail.com oder bei Insta und Twitter (@bretterlate)!Video zum Springreiten 1980:https://www.tagesschau.de/multimedia/video/jahresrueckblick/1980/video804626.html Feedback und Geschenke an bretterlatethannever@gmail.com oder per PN auf Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Bluesky (@bretterlate)

This fave puts the "game" in "game schooling"! We love this game and here is why. Buy this great educational experience here.

In this Episode Carla and Melanie talk about the games they would play with their mothers. [00:00:35] Blood Rage[00:02:17] Impact[00:03:15] Taverns of Tiefenthal[00:06:20] Agricola[00:07:03] Athenium  Mystic Library[00:08:17] Istanbul Dice Game[00:09:14] Concordia Solitairia[00:11:10] Las Vegas Royale[00:14:58] Rummikub[00:16:37] Exit/Unlock games[00:17:51] Patchwork[00:19:07] Qwirkle[00:20:14] Ohanami[00:21:38] Lotus[00:24:32] Tranquility[00:27:48] Shifting Stones[00:30:05] 12 Days[00:34:10] Kohaku[00:35:22] Azul[00:36:55] Canvas[00:39:10] The Game[00:41:38] Arch Ravels[00:44:33] Floriferous[00:47:55] The Princess Bride Adventure Game[00:49:37] Canasta

Whether you've played it or not, the odds are pretty good that you've at least seen a copy in your parents' or grandparents' closet and wondered, "How the heck do you pronounce that?" In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss the 1980 winner of the Spiel des Jahres award: Rummikub

Borderline Podcast! Four friends who have no idea what they are doing, but are having fun doing it. Join us for this week's episode where Ricardo returns from the dead, we play Rummikub, and we discover Ricardo's long lost love for bad bunny! Email us @ Borderlinecast@Gmail.com, Follow us on Twitter @Borderline_Pod, and Instagram @Borderline664

Puzzles. Pickle Ball. Backgammon, hearts, Rummikub. Collaging, watercolors, knitting. What might have seemed nice-to-have is actually a must-have if you want to protect your mental, physical and intellectual well being. Catherine Price, a science journalist, has rounded up the evidence and it's clear: fun matters. Listen to Kelly and Catherine talk through the when, how and why of playing. Share with anyone you know who needs a reminder of the power of fun. For more on embracing fun, check out Kelly's For The Good of the Order on the Opposite of Stagnation. To learn more about Catherine's book The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, visit https://howtohavefun.com/.

How can you be very intentional and faith-driven in your birthing plans? This is a big theme of our conversation with Amy Jo and JJ Mann, veterans of the Doing It At Home podcast. In our second interview with the couple, they share the details of their second home birth experience.  From Amy Jo: “We were living in Germany and "past due" (41+ weeks) with our second baby. The German law is pretty strict with going past your due date and so we were back on the same train as we were with our first daughter with trying all of the natural methods to help get labor started! After a night of Indian food, face masks, Rummikub, clary sage and a small amount of castor oil (we may have went overboard with trying all the things in one evening). I woke up at 6am to go use the restroom and hoped that labor would begin sometime that day. Little did I know our baby girl (we didn't know the gender at the time) would be coming to join us in less than an hour and a half and I wasn't even sure up until she was crowning that I was actually in labor! I woke up my husband once I saw bloody show (which is the only reason I let myself believe that we would be hopefully having a baby that day) and thirty minutes later our daughter was born!!! It was the supernatural labor and delivery we had been praying for. We texted our midwife at 7:14am to maybe come over and our baby came into the world at 7:27am, so of course she did not get there in time for the delivery. It was calm and peaceful and just my husband, me and my mother there while our 2-year-old slept soundly in her room.” Things we talk about in this episode: having a list of intentions for your home birth, language and culture barriers with birthing abroad, the power of prayer, how birth can be fun Links: Part 1 episode with Amy Jo and JJ: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-it-at-home/id1153134918?i=1000468067966 Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098GVJ9KL?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Our website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoKeBfEZ143sWU7V9I5Gdg DIAH Store: https://yoursuccessfulhomebirth.com/ DIAH Merch: https://bit.ly/3qhwgAe  Donate to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9

In this episode, Tom and Eric are joined at the Dice Tower Retreat Orlando by Stephen Buonocore to talk about all sorts of assorted topics, including but not limited to these games: Bitoku, Rummikub, Foundations of Rome, That's Life, Magical Athlete, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea, Cascadia, Transformers: The Deckbuilding Game, Vagrantsong, Preorders and Nostalgia (Heroquest, Risk: Shadow Forces, Return to Dark Tower), Picture Perfect, and Empyrial: Spells and Steam. Support for The Dice Tower comes from TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

Tim and Brady discuss bedroom sides, the Olympics, Rummiking, bargains, spoons from the Ukraine, Light's Vision, exciting things, a carillon visit, a new mixtape, and we play some video games. Go to Storyblocks for stock video, pictures and audio at storyblocks.com/unmade - https://www.storyblocks.com/unmade Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFM Join the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://redd.it/otek0t See the YouTube version of this episode for footage of some of the things we discuss, including the carillon recital and the video games - https://youtu.be/gdTIm_iBU6k USEFUL LINKS Skateboarding at the Olympics - https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/sports/skateboarding/ Rummiking - more often marketed as Rummikub - https://amzn.to/3l4l6hP The Alaska Purchase - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase Pictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-week Send your own spoon by following these instructions - https://www.unmade.fm/send-us-a-spoon Colonel William Light - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Light Light's Vision Statue on Montefiore Hill - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montefiore_Hill Brady's Objectivity video at The Loughborough Carillon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPC5aB_zHs0 Mixtape - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtape Sofa Chop game - https://hellman.itch.io/sofa-chop Escape the Sofa Shop game - https://escapethesofashop.com/ Check out many of our Sofa Shop Covers here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNeH_Kpl1ZgpeiNeJ-oiAQ

Shelagh Ratner (@shelaghratner IG) is a comic w a new album “Comic Footprint” and is COMMITTED to this tile rummy game called Rummikub. Pronounced CUBE. I find things to ask about it. It sounds fun. Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. There's paypal links and venmo my email address. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or . Merch: My current album “I Am Not the Hero of This Story” available on Amazon, iTunes and hard copy if you want it signed on the website. As well as TDF tshirts, standup shirts and other CDs and just videos of my comedy. Premium eps of TDF are taped live and available here: https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com/ Youtube has everything too: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDorkForest and @jackiekashian on all the social mediaz. Audio and Video by Patrick Brady Music is by Mike Ruekberg Website design by Vilmos #applepodcasts #spotify #pandora #youtube #tiktok

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CLAPPERS AND ASSASSIN REJOICE! Shelly fills in for Shain while he cools his heels in Mexico. Seth sucks at Rummikub because of the patriarchy, the Mount Rushmore of worst cities, interracial pandering, and white people shenanigans. It's spicy!

Uno! Rummikub! Skip-Bo! Oh, wait... you're not supposed to say that. Oh, well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antler/message

Two Natural Ladies share some of their book (yet to be released) on ‘Laughter and Play' Mate and Rummikub, ‘What's at Play'- there is actually a seriousness in playing. Vicki and Jo decide no ‘Adulting' today and discuss how they can do this in their professional meetings. Have fun and be professional! Two Natural ladies chat about the many advantages of smiling: · ‘Three smiles a day will increase your endorphins' from Deb Pascoe's book Vive · When we smile our brain releases neuropeptides that help our cells communicate and influence our brain and body. · “Each time you smile a little party happens in your head” Unknown · Smiling is humans most powerful gesture · When we smile people are attracted to us Play with poetry has become an important part of Two Natural Ladies life Volunteering can be fun and playful: when Two Natural ladies and some of their family spent time cleaning the beach together, they played, had fun and made a difference. Community and connection also create fun and laughter. ********************** For more information about the Two Natural Ladies visit https://www.twonaturalladies.com.au/ Or follow the Two Natural Ladies on Facebook or Instagram @twonaturalladies https://www.facebook.com/twonaturalladies https://www.instagram.com/twonaturalladies/ Or to find out more about what we do join our group at http://bit.ly/2nlgroup Please subscribe to the Video podcast on the Two Natural Ladies YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/tnlyoutube Video production sponsored by Nurture Queen Videos https://www.nurturequeenvideos.com

We talk with game designer TC Petty III about his upcoming Kickstarter and game release- My Father's Work as well as some of influences in gaming and what he looks for in a gaming experience.  We also talk about whether crying in a game can be a good thing and what he is looking forward to in the coming years with gaming. Games we mention in this episode:My Father's Work, Blood Rage, Aquatica, Blood Bowl, Rummikub, Catan, Gipf, Yinsh, Carcassonne, Dvonn, Go, Othello, Risk, Love Letter, Coup, Wurfel Bohnanza, Three Sisters, Fleet: The Dice Game, Hadrian's Wall, Raiders of the North Sea, Raiders of Scythia, Fleet, Pandemic: Legacy, Oath, Expedition to Newdale, Oh My Goods, Great Western Trail, Puerto Rico, and Lignum.

Sławek Wiechowski to nauczyciel, informatyk, webmaster, fotograf oraz wielki miłośnik planszówek. Propagator wykorzystania gier planszowych w edukacji dzieci i młodzieży. Odznaczony przez Prezydenta Polski w roku 2011 tytułem Wychowawca roku. Założyciel największego w Polsce klubu gier planszowych Pionkolandia, a także autor i projektant gier planszowych. Trener, prowadzi cykl szkoleń między innymi: o nauczaniu zdalnym, cyberprzemocy”, „Wykorzystanie gier planszowych w edukacji”, „Projektowanie gier”. Jest również animatorem kultury, organizuje szereg imprez kulturalnych, eventów, konkursów i turniejów ogólnopolskich. Z zamiłowania fotograf i amator biegów. Od 2014 roku członek Kapituły Nagroda Gra Roku. Ma na swoim koncie wydanych już 10 gier planszowych.

The twins cover continue down rabbit holes with chatter about books, motorcycles, Sufi masters and Jascha Heifetz - and another original song from Chris' archive. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - "Broken Angel" by Chris Yale 3:22 - Greetings and about the song - from the album, "Well Enough Alone" 4:05 - The Lord's Day, Lorde, John Lord, Jack Lord, Traci Lords (Rog is scared to put up a link for her - it might lead you into sites you don't want in your history.) 4:48 - Rog thinks his pop culture knowledge is good, but Chris said his rock knowledge was not so great. 5:35 - Jascha Heifetz was a master-violinist, not a Sufi Master. That would be Hafiz. 5:59 - Rumi versus Rummikub 7:30 - Parallels to Sherlock Holmes in "House" 8:59 - "Out of Print" 9:13 - Lee Daniels' "The Butler" 9:25 - More about books and the book industry / Burgess Meredith in "The Twilight Zone" / "Yentl" Strand Book Store / "The Booksellers" / Aldine Books Hollywood / Berkelouw Books Hollywood / Feedly / Pocket 13:43 - Roger's "value phone" and Chris' iPhone 6 Plus 15:52 - Studiologic Numa Compact 2 stage piano 16:00 - Top-shelf stuff and diminishing returns 17:16 - Our motorcycles and outings / 1988 Sportster / Suzuki GS450 / Honda Magna 750 / David Bacon / Not Valdez - Vasquez Rocks / Glenoaks Blvd. / Palermo Los Angeles / Glendale / Burbank / Boardner's  21:16 - Roger never got a motorcycle license / noise violation on the Sunset Strip / Chris' HOA doesn't allow motorcycles 23:37 - Roger got lost on the way to record at Sound Image in North Hollywood, on his bike, with our tape - while everyone waited / Sound Engineer Glen Matisoff 26:49 - "I souped up your video for ya'." / Richard Klotz / "City of Pain" video - Rogue Alley / The Central (Viper Room) 31:11 - Chris' apartment on Willoughby Avenue in Hollywood / Kevin Haggerty / Our Rasta-ish friend Dewon 33:30 - Underwhelmed by Super Bowl Sunday / Wasted on airplanes / Misconceptions and appearance 35:56 - "Earache My Eye" - Cheech & Chong 37:49 - Basso Profundo and "Big Bottom" from "This is Spinal Tap."

Wir beginnen die Woche mit einer ausführlichen Erklärung unserer verschiedenen Mitgliedschafts-Levels. Wusstet ihr, dass es auch eine Easy German Slack-Gruppe gibt, in der ihr mit uns Deutsch üben könnt? Dann sprechen wir über die Sache mit der GameStop-Aktie. Eine Community auf Reddit hat es geschafft, den Preis dieser Aktie in schwindelerregende Höhen zu treiben und dadurch die großen Hedgefonds zu ärgern. Verrückt. Transkript und Vokabeln Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership Patreon und die Easy German Mitgliedschaft Unsere Patreon-Seite Thema der Woche: GameStop, Aktien und die Macht des Internets Aktie (Wikipedia) Hedgefonds (Wikipedia) Leerverkauf (Wikipedia) WallStreetBets (Reddit) Reise nach Jerusalem Hodl (Wikipedia) Fest & Flauschig: Haarriss im Phasenprüfer (Spotify) Hast du ein Feedback zur Episode? Schreib uns einen Kommentar auf Patreon oder unter den Show Notes! Transkript Intro Cari: [0:17] Hallo?Manuel:[0:17] Guten Morgen!Cari:[0:18] Schon wieder Montagmorgen. Wie geht es dir, Manuel? Manuel: [0:20] Mir geht es gut. Wie geht es dir? Cari: [0:23] Mir geht es auch sehr gut. Ich habe mein Wochenende mit viel, viel mit Fernsehen gucken verbracht, erstaunlicherweise. Manuel: [0:32] Oh, ich auch. Cari: [0:33] Das mache ich ja sonst nie, aber ich habe so richtig Samstagabend, habe ich richtig fünf Stunden lang eine Serie gebingt und dabei Rummikub gespielt. Manuel: [0:45] Ja, das muss auch mal sein. Ich habe auch viel Fernsehen geguckt und ich war im Schnee. Cari: [0:50] Echt? In diesem bisschen … (Ey, komm!) In diesem bisschen Matsche, was da auf dem Boden liegt? Manuel: [0:53] Das war doch, also am Samstag war richtig Schnee in Berlin angesagt. Cari: [0:59] Ja. Ich war nicht draußen, ich habe nur aus dem Fenster geguckt. Manuel: [1:03] Ja gut, dann bist du wohl auch nicht die Expertin, was das betrifft. Cari: [1:07] Aber die Straße war halt, der blieb ja gar nicht auf der Straße liegen, nur auf den Autos. Da habe ich schon gedacht, okay. Manuel: [1:14] Ja, die Straßen werden auch geräumt. Ich war im Park am Humboldthain spazieren und dort standen ungefähr zwanzigtausend Schneemänner. Also, da war alles voll mit Schneemännern und wenn es so viele Schneemänner gibt, dann ist das wohl echter Schnee, würde ich sagen. Cari: [1:28] Dann ist der Schnee wohl weg. Manuel: [1:30] Warum sind das eigentlich Schneemänner und nicht Schneefrauen? Ganz schön sexistisch, oder? (Ja.) Cari, ich habe eine Audionachricht, die würde ich dir gerne mal vorspielen. Patreon und die Easy German Mitgliedschaft Crista: [1:38] Hallo Cari und Manuel. Ich habe eine Frage über Slack. (Hi!) Ihr sprecht manchmal über Slack und ich weiß nicht ganz genau, was das ist, wo das ist, wie man reinkommt. Ich verstehe nur, dass es irgendeine Gruppe ist, wo man (sich) kommuniziert mit anderen von Easy German, aber ich verstehe nicht, was das ist. Könnt ihr das bitte ein bisschen besser erklären? Danke schön! Manuel: [2:06] Und diese Nachricht kommt von Crista und Crista ist tatsächlich schon ein Easy German Mitglied, und zwar im Podcast Level, und ich dachte mir, vielleicht sollten wir das noch mal etwas besser wirklich erklären, welche Levels es gibt in unserer Mitgliedschaft und was da jeweils drin enthalten ist. Cari: [2:26] Eine sehr gute, praktische Frage, Crista. Ich habe auch ähnliche Fragen bekommen neulich. Das ist so witzig, dass wir manchmal über Sachen sprechen und denken, alle kennen das, aber im Prinzip sind das ja Insider-Informationen. Ja, das finde ich gut, ja? Slack … also erst mal, um das grundsätzlich zu beantworten: Slack ist eine App, mit der man kommunizieren kann und wir haben eine Gruppe bei Slack für Easy German Mitglieder, und zwar haben wir dafür ein bestimmtes Level bei Patreon, wo man da Mitglied werden kann, aber ja. Lass uns mal erklären, was man bei Patreon machen kann. Also Patreon ist eine Website, eine externe Website, bei der man Mitglied werden kann, bei uns.Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

Meeple Nation Episode 354: Abstract Strategy Games This week we discuss several games that all fall in the category of abstract strategy games. We go from Chess to games like Azul, Tiny Towns, and Reef. Come join us at the game table.

Santorini ohne Götter, Spiel mit Hausbau und Kuppeln, kurzes Spiel mit einfachen Regeln gegeneinander, fehlender Funke, Rummikub, Weihnachtspaket, Wohnungssuche für Freundin, Zweitmeldung für Arztdiagnose, ordentliche Ärzte, pingelige Arztbelegmonierung, Tagesrückblick, Buch der Freude, durchschlafen können

In this episode, Michelle and Lauren play catch up post-Christmas. While chatting they also dive into the mystery of DB Cooper and the not so mystery of Hilaria Baldwin. Hot Topics: Jennifer Anniston, Rummikub, and pavlovas Resources:  HBO: The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper Independent: Jennifer Aniston Criticised For Christmas "1st Pandemic" Ornament The Cut: Unpacking The Drama Around Hilaria Baldwin's Accent Subscribe to our podcast and drop us a review at Spotify or on Apple iTunes.

It's all fun and games! Justin chats about some of his favorite games..from UNO to Nintendo and Rummikub to Backgammon. It's a jam packed episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Vztahy letos prošly zatěžkávací zkouškou. Část partnerů, manželství a rodin spolu uvízla ve společném bydlení 24 hodin denně, ta druhá s blízkými ztratila na dlouhé měsíce osobní kontakt. 3 příběhy těch, kteří odloučení okusili na vlastní kůži a naše zkušenosti.PATREON a jak se stát členem LINKA KlubuYoutube Podcast Linkavánoční LINKA tip týdne:deskové hry – Ubongo, Dixit, Azul, 7 divů světa, Takenoko, Rummikub, FuelBox, Carcassonne, Citadela, Catan – Osadníci z Katanu, Krycí jména

Although Eric Fersten grew up playing board games like Rummikub and Risk, he didn't become a board game enthusiast until he was in his mid-40s. These days he plays over 400 games a year, mostly tabletop strategy games. A few years ago, Eric began playtesting games, primarily for Stonemaier Games. When he's not indulged in the board game hobby, Eric works as a Senior Financial Manager and helps his wife raise their two children.  You can follow Eric's board game obsession at http://www.instagram.com/latetotheboardgame (www.instagram.com/latetotheboardgame) Reach out to Eric to get him to playtest your game by contacting him at: ELFersten@yahoo.com 

Ambie and Crystal discuss Project L and Cartographers Heroes. We then finish our part two of our one in a hundred games list with our top game from each set of 100 in the top 1501-2000 ranked games on BoardGameGeek! Recent Games: 0:45 One in a Hundred Part 2B: 9:28 Outro: 26:08 Bloopers: 27:04 Project L: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260180/project-l Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardcubator/project-l-finesse For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/258/episode-115-one-in-a-hundred-part-2b

Warten auf den großen Einfall Buschenschank in der Nähe Leberwurst, Barmherzige Brüder, Krankenhaus, Stadtplan, Umstellung, Palmengarten Frankfurt, Oberhoheit, Rummikub, Königsberger Klopse, Muskateller

With so many kids stuck at home, every parent under the sun is looking for ways to keep them entertained. Hold our beer.We're talking games this week–from Minecraft to Ms. Pacman, Racing Demons to Poker–and everything in between. What keeps your kids entertained? Which games did you love growing up? And which games have you hiding in the basement so you don't have to play?If ever there was a time to stock the game closet, it's right now; because in the words of the House of Stark, "Winter is coming." Who are we kidding? It's already here.LinksThe author of "Love You Forever" sings the book's songHow to play Racing Demons, the world's best family card gameThe baby fish mouth scene from "When Harry Met Sally"Follow us on social media!Instagram @ishouldnthavehadkidsFacebook ishouldnthavehadkidsTwitter @SHHKidsOr, email us :)ishouldnthavehadkids@gmail.comFind all episodes of I Shouldn't Have Had Kids wherever you get your podcastsBuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotify

Brendon and Amanda promote their “I am Covid” initiative to benefit the #COVIDSTRONG campaign in support of promoting Covid and Covid-19 awareness. They call an ice cream shop to see if they will donate any ice cream dropped on the floor to our Zoom ice cream social. We talk about Polish people and the game Rummikub, then Brendon proposes to Amanda in front of all of their family and friends on Little Saint James Island.Join the WRP Patreon for $5/month and get 30+ more minutes of this episode! patreon.com/worldrecordpodcast

Rafe and Ari host. They talk about Zumba Bombing, pilfering signs from the local park, Ari cheating at Rummikub because she's a cheater, and skaters not social distancing. Rafe also introduces his homebrew conspiracy theory about alleged Covid heart symptoms.

Welcome to Dads on a Map, a board game podcast by two ordinary dads with an extraordinary love of family, gaming, and everything in between. On today's show we get downright mechanical, taking a look at our favorite and least favorite board game mechanics, we take a look back at what we've played lately, and have a little dad talk about the perils of Sanchez' upcoming move. (00:35) Intro 1830/DoaMChamp (13:20) Pulsar 2849 (15:22) Twilight Struggle (18:46) Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (20:17) Rummikub (22:39) An Infamous Traffic (28:53) Age of Steam (30:50) 1880: China (35:30) SpaceCorp 2025-3000AD (40:43) Pax Porfiriana (48:18) Topic: Best and Worst Game Mechanics (80:01) Dad Talk: Moving Your Games (87:55) Goodbyes Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap BGG Guild - http://tiny.cc/DoaMGuild Discord Join Link - http://tiny.cc/DiscordDoaM Contact us at dadsonamap@gmail.com

Have you got the game of life all figured out? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

El premi més important de la industria, i potser també el més criticat: l’Spiel des Jahres! Cada any un jurat escolleix quin és el millor joc publicat a Alemanya i a este episodi expliquem que hi ha darrere dels criteris de selecció i fem un xicotet repàs històric. Entre d’altres parlarem de grans jocs com l’Azul, el Rummikub o el Hanabi. Enllaços d’interés: Llistat de guanyadors d’Spiel des Jahres a Boardgame Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Spiel_des_Jahres Llistat de guanyadors del Kennerspiel des Jahres a Boardgame Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Kennerspiel_des_Jahres Llistat de guanyadors del Kennerspiel des Jahres a Boardgame Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Kinderspiel_des_Jahres

El premi més important de la industria, i potser també el més criticat: l’Spiel des Jahres! Cada any un jurat escolleix quin és el millor joc publicat a Alemanya i a este episodi expliquem que hi ha darrere dels criteris de selecció i fem un xicotet repàs històric. Entre d’altres parlarem de grans jocs com l’Azul, el Rummikub o el Hanabi. Enllaços d’interés: Llistat de guanyadors d’Spiel des Jahres a Boardgame Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Spiel_des_Jahres Llistat de guanyadors del Kennerspiel des Jahres a Boardgame Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Kennerspiel_des_Jahres Llistat de guanyadors del Kennerspiel des Jahres a Boardgame Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Kinderspiel_des_Jahres

In this episode, Shelby discusses how she utilizes song-writing, what music therapy looks like in a school system, her experience of burnout, and she shares a wonderful Halloween-themed intervention. Towards the end of the episode, she shares her experience with burnout as a young clinician and shares her passion for helping other young therapists know their worth as music therapists. Shelby Dahlson is a Board-Certified Music Therapist at Holy Childhood in Rochester, NY. She primarily works with children in the K-12 school setting, providing IEP-based services. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Shelby specializes in songwriting, and regularly uses original academic and social songs in her practice. When not rockin’ out with the cutest kiddos on the planet, she is taking an excessive amount of pictures of her perfect dog, playing Rummikub with her husband, and feeding her addiction to buying home decor. Betsy King's Songwriting Book, "Songwriting For Music Therapists". Email Shelby at sdahlson@holychildhood.org Follow us on Instagram! Looking for more creative content? Sign up for our newsletter and get a free creativity guide! Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

In this episode, Shelby discusses how she utilizes song-writing, what music therapy looks like in a school system, her experience of burnout, and she shares a wonderful Halloween-themed intervention. Towards the end of the episode, she shares her experience with burnout as a young clinician and shares her passion of helping other young therapists know their worth as music therapists. Shelby Dahlson is a Board-Certified Music Therapist at Holy Childhood in Rochester, NY. She primarily works with children in the K-12 school setting, providing IEP-based services. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Shelby specializes in songwriting, and regularly uses original academic and social songs in her practice. When not rockin’ out with the cutest kiddos on the planet, she is taking an excessive amount of pictures of her perfect dog, playing Rummikub with her husband, and feeding her addiction of buying home decor. Betsy King's Songwriting Book, "Songwriting For Music Therapists".Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Newsletter to get Shelby's Halloween Visuals!Email Shelby at sdahlson@holychildhood.org

Ambie and Crystal discuss Mr. Face and Nine Tiles Panic. We then list off our top 5 games we played before we discovered modern board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the company name 'Hasbro.' Recent Games: 0:47 Top 5 Pre-Hobby Games: 13:30 Board Game Etymology - 'Hasbro': 31:37 Outro: 32:49 Bloopers: 33:53 Mr. Face: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267945/mr-face Nine Tiles Panic: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279869/nine-tiles-panic

In this episode, Mike and Mindy discuss playing the Disney Edition of Rummikub!

Ambie and Crystal discuss Mahjong, Mountains, and Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale. We then talk about board games using nature as a theme. Recent Games: 0:42 Nature Games: 16:46 Outro: 29:45 Bloopers: 30:49 Mahjong: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2093/mahjong Mountains: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256233/mountains Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/263918/cartographers-roll-player-tale

We celebrate Christmas by unwrapping our favorite TV shows and music for 2018. Kendra leads with a list of her favorite television shows: American Vandal, On My Block, Sisters (from Australia), The 100, Sharp Objects, and End of the F—ing World. Ken puts Bojack Horseman, Big Mouth and The Good Place on his list with New Girl, Cheers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, as his 2018 comfort food. Sliding right into music, Ken takes the lead cause he listens to music. Mitski leads his list (she follows Ken on Twitter) with REM, Sidney Gish, Jeff Tweedy, Ted's Diner, Kurt vile. And for original scores he really loved Nicholas Britell for If Beale Street Could Talk and Jonny Greenwood for The Phantom Thread. Kendra adds that the Greatest Showman is kind of 2018 and that it was truly the greatest show. Now to the very competitive and organized miscellaneous category. Ken saw the musical The Band’s Visit before it won any Tony’s, so good for him. Kendra is just happy with Phoebe Waller Bridges and her 2018. Ken and Kendra both endorse Yoga with Adriene for a youtube channel that makes you feel better about yourself. Kendra loves the game Rummikub so much that she has the app now and is thoroughly happy. And final favorite of 2018 is the library because you can get comic books there and its just great. If you like reading more than listening we are now doing articles on Medium. Our upcoming article will feature what we talked about today in word form. Easier to search and find. If you’re in the mood you can also support us via Listener Support! The first 25 Listener Supporters will get a t-shirt. You can access that here: anchor.fm/kendraken/support. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendraken/support

Rummikub, Spiel des Jahres 1980. Rummikub es un juego abstracto diseñado por Ephraim Hertzano para 2 a 4 jugadores. David de Vis Ludica, Gonzalo de La Gaceta de los Tableros y Talha de Despertalia nos hemos propuesto jugar y reseñar cada uno de estos juegos premiados para conocer la evolución de los juegos a través de este prestigioso premio. Agradecimientos a Gen X Alcalá y en especial a "La Jefa" Laura, por la cesión de los espacios para grabar estos programas.

Jurriaan van Rijswijk is een succesvolle gaming-ondernemer. Hij ontwikkelde bijvoorbeeld de schermversie van Rummikub en begon het jaarlijkse wetenschappelijke congres Games for Health Europe. Van Rijswijk propageert al jaren het gebruik van games in de gezondheidszorg: als trainingsinstrument bijvoorbeeld, maar vooral als medicijn. Omdat het helpt bij een genezingsproces, bij wetenschappelijk onderzoek of bij het leren leven met een handicap.

Isak sits down with Kyle Ray (nationally touring comedian), Mitch Burrow (San Francisco & Seattle Comedy Compeition Finalist) and Jason Cheny (World Series of Comedy Winner), as they play Rummikub and discuss how agism affects music and comedy, how the movie "Tag" has shown how people take things too seriously in Hollywood, and Mitch explains what docking is. Subscribe/Rate/Follow Board With Comics on iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, Castbox, Overcast, Pocketcasts, & RadioPublic! Subscribe to Board With Comics on Patreon for only $5.00 a month to receive all exclusive footage, including an extended interview portion and video! Email/Social Media message us your requests for guests, games to play, or any questions you might have for our guests! Instagram: @theisakallen Twitter: @isakallen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boardwithcomics/support

Justen and Tom emerge from their weather bunkers and manage to talk about games, games, and more games.01:00 Eggerspiele reprints Camel (C)up and Justen embarrassingly gets nearly every detail wrong02:59 Rummikub05:20 Dragonmaster08:00 Battle Line13:15 Lifeboats22:35 Lowenherz32:00 Root40:00 Twilight Imperium 4th Edition49:49 Some brief non-spoilery Gloomhaven chat

Steve Simeone (Good Times podcast, Comedy Store paid regular) sits down with Isak as they play Rummikub in one of the closest games yet! They delve into whether people are generally good or bad, just how long it can take you to succeed in comedy, and how appreciating what you have right now will ultimately play a positive role in that eventual success.  Oddly deep for a BWC episode?  Don't worry, there's plenty of funny interspersed!   Who do you think won?  What kind of new bits is Steve working on?  Who do you want to see on our next episode?  Let us know on social media!   Instagram: @theisakallen @jesswellington2 Twitter: @isakallen @jesswellington2 Subscribe/Rate/Follow on iTunes, Podbean, and Stitcher!   Subsribe on Patreon for ONLY $5.00 a month for UNLIMITED FOOTAGE!  That's less than half a Netflix subscription for crying out loud! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boardwithcomics/support

Join Chris Wray and Brandon Kempf as they journey through the winners of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres Award. This week they tackle the beginnings, 1979 - 1989. 1979 - Hare & Tortoise 1980 - Rummikub 1981 - Focus 1982 - Enchanted Forest 1983 - Scotland Yard 1984 - Dampfross 1985 - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective 1986 - Heimlich & Co 1987 - Auf Achse 1988 - Barbarossa 1989 - Cafe International  

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Legends of Andor, Ascension, and Queendomino. We then talk about what we and our listeners are thankful for in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "benefit."

Be cautious beer audio traveler, there’s a dense fog advisory covering this episode as we blindly taste through six New England-style hoppy beers. We pit murky IPAs and DIPAs from Illinois against the opaque juice bombs from other states in a blind faceoff-matchup-tasting thing, because we’ve run out of original ideas. Despite our presumptuous hazy expertise, we are still shocked by a few of the results. Beyond that, we talk about around-the-house jeans, beard tips, prospective beer names, Rummikub, and papayneapples. Now I just kind of want some Jamba Juice.   Beers Tasted Blindly (in order tasted)  Old Nation Brewing - M-43 (IPA) Forbidden Root - Night Moth (IPA w/ oak spirals) Mikerphone Brewing - Super Special Sauce (DIPA) Weldwerks Brewing - Extra Extra Juicy Bits (DIPA) Tree House Brewing - Doppelgänger (DIPA) Corridor Brewery & Provisions - SqueezIt (DIPA)

President Evan McMullin, Obama Army, we’re too negative, first veto use, Diary of Anne Frank, dream journals, great grandparents, Rummikub, Santa secrets, POWs

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Dark Moon, Puerto Rico, and Quantum. We also discuss the Spiel winners as well as past Spiel winners we enjoy, and the origins of the word "win."

Welcome to Episode 14! We’re having so much nerdy fun with these and hope you are, too. This week we discussed one poem a piece by Hilary Jacqmin, Keith Woodruff, and Kierstin Bridger, each submitted for different issues. Another Slush Pile first!  Welcome to Episode 14 of our podcast! We’re having so much nerdy fun with these and hope you are, too. This week we discussed one poem a piece by Hilary Jacqmin, Keith Woodruff, and Kierstin Bridger, each submitted for different issues. Another Slush Pile first! First up was “Private Lives”  by Hilary Jacqmin. Hilary S. Jacqmin earned her MA from Johns Hopkins University and her MFA from the University of Florida. Inspired by Baltimore performance art group Fluid Movement's elaborate water ballets, Hilary aspires to learn synchronized swimming. This summer, Hilary has kept busy by going to entirely too many concerts (including Beyoncé, Weezer, and Jason Isbell), baking a sour cherry pie in honor of her Door County, Wisconsin family heritage, and seeing Hamilton on Broadway Her work has appeared in Best New Poets 2011, edited by D.A. Powell, The Awl, Pank, Subtropics, Passages North, AGNI, and elsewhere. You can also read her article on "killing your darlings" here! This poem struck a chord with everyone at the table. It’s hard to write a poem about boredom that isn’t, well, boring! We were right there with her in her grandparent’s house, trying to pass the time.   Next we discussed Keith Woodruff’s  “Bride of Frankenstein Blues,” submitted for our Monsters issue. Keith “from the Black Lagoon” Woodruff has a Masters in creative writing from Purdue University, and lives with his wife Michelle and son Whitman in Akron, Ohio. His work recently appeared in The Journal, Quarter After Eight, American Literary Review, and is forthcoming in Wigleaf. His haiku have appeared in Modern Haiku, Frogpond, Mayfly, Acorn, A Hundred Gourds, and in Big Sky: the Red Moon anthology. We all sympathized with poor Frankenstein trying to find love in the modern dating world, but this poem also sparked discussion of “pick-up” artists. We wondered what Frankenstein’s Bride would say about his pick-up methods? Regardless, the poem was accessible to all of us.   Last, we read “To the Girl From the Reformatory Town” by Kierstin Bridger, submitted for our Locals issue! Kierstin is a Colorado writer and winner of the Mark Fischer Prize, the ACC Studio award and was shortlisted for the 2015 Manchester Poetry Prize in the UK. Western Colorado is full of incredible writers, and for the past several years they’ve been performing Literary Burlesque! This year they pulled a switch-a-roo on Oh Brother Where Art Thou. They changed it to Oh Sister and combined themes with The Odyssey. Kirsten says, “It was a smash, and so very collaborative.” You can listen to Kierstin read from her book, Demimonde,  here. We were intrigued by the imagery in Kierstin’s poem. Although none of us grew up in a “reformatory town” the emotional language put us in the mindset of the “girl.” Over the years, PBQ often accepts work, contacts the authors, and then gets told there’s been a revision. Almost always, the original is better than the revision. We discussed why this might happen, and how difficult it is to know when your own work is “finished.” Let us know what you think—do you continue to work with your work once you’ve sent it out? You can find PBQ on Twitter @paintedbrideq or on our Facebook. Don’t forget to visit our Facebook event page to discuss this episode, and subscribe to our iTunes account! Read on!     Present at the Editorial Table: Kathleen Volk Miller Marion Wrenn Tim Fitts Jason Schneiderman Caitlin McLaughlin   Production Engineer: Joe Zang   PBQ Box Score: 3:0 -------------------------   Hilary Jacqmin Private Lives   They have retired to lost pines and BurgerTime. When our tan Malibu grinds up the switchback to their mock- Tahitian Village in the Texas hills, the grandparents can barely stand to touch us. But “Little David,” they cry out, until my father blushes. Kindness is cold champagne coupes at 5 and 6 o’clock, then Jeopardy. A walk through bull pine, clearing brush. Whatever can be done with us? My sister’s fist is purpling with cactus spines; my mother’s stomach bites; this week, I will not bathe. The grandparents shy from our commotion. Secretly, we flip through The Handmaid’s Tale. Our shared air mattress crackles like a seed. We’re trapped: now that we’ve come, they won’t let us go out past the dry creek bed. Next year, they’ll never even leave the house. Why is their clubhouse impermeable, a miniature Pentagon? And why can’t we order malteds at Lock Drug? Mother says “We can’t ask why.” Inside, we play endless Rummikub. Uno, uno. “There ought to be a religion for people who don’t know what to believe,” grandmother frets, her bad eye winking like a cut-up moon. Outside, a loop of fire ants works a burnt-out stump, persistent as pump jacks, and night’s an oil field. We are too young to know what granddad did with catalytic crackers at Shell, too dumb to talk duplicate bridge hands, Gravity’s Rainbow, or split stock, but we think hard about the hardwood in the Lockhart smokehouse and how granddad’s bread machine vibrates like a Gravitron. Sometimes, they notice me. They say, “What are you writing? Are you writing about us?” They say, “That makes me so nervous.” I want to tell them there is so little that I can write. Almost nothing. Perfume like propane. A tickless clock. How quickly they both turn away.   Keith Woodruff Bride of Frankenstein Blues   Consider the moon, my friend, how its absence conjures this unromantic air. Here in the bar, smoke unwinds  like bolts of slow lightning across the gauzy light; everywhere you look mouths, small dark graves, chew on drinks. Now the music gropes its way through the crowd looking for phone numbers, drags itself onto the wooden dance floor. This is no night for finding brides. Still, you try, touch her wrist during “talk” & spring the classic recoil. Her black eyes, twitch like nerves, the head cocks bird-like, spindly arms jerk back from your touch & clasp up her breast sacs as the goose hiss splits her blue lips. These damn castles are cold. Some nights, alone again, arms outstretched on the stairs, you think you might prefer the murderous torches. Anything to light you up.   Kierstin Bridger To the Girl From the Reformatory Town You wrestled against the clutches of brothers and cousins, etched lessons in your muscle, broke tendencies, rerouted synapse with unwritten chapters entitled, Risk, Pain, and Tolerance. Though pale and tender as your own, you clawed your way into their flesh; red scratches and waning moons of bruise. You carved a language of ferocious prey and warning but more startling than the DNA that curled from under your nails was the power which made you surge, the breathless current of survival that ran like a lightning rod through the center of your axis as you spun in and out of years knowing blood tracks would either catch up with you or become abandoned to faster byways and untranslatable modes. So you walk, never looking over your shoulder, one step in front of the other, past the fermenting bumper crop yard-fruit. Never mind the dirty shoelace untied, the frayed, grey string dangling over the trestle bridge track. You need this grip of heat, the hot rail under your feet. It's like the static warmth the addicts wear like skullcaps, the chokecherry buzz after needle pierce and plunge. Keep your hair blown back, baby, and charged with the horizon line. Ignore the periphery of prison men in orange. Their 40 ounce cans and spent shells are their business not yours.  Disregard the jackrabbit carcass and its fur which still clings but will sail away soon like dandelion seeds. Remember it's not a charm and their sentence is not your sentence; you can't do that kind of time. Keep going, never say, it'll all blow over someday because lies like that scatter, fade, sink back to soil. They'll transform into fragments so sparse, so swallow-drunk, the next generation will skip the deciphering stone, misspell the story of you, digitize and archive it on some pixelated and odorless, dot com.  

Hunkered behind their defenses, Rick and Ben are ready to take on another round of board games. With pegs, tiles and meeples in the mix, our hosts cover a handful of games ranging from well known classics to lesser known gems. Plus, Rick proves how bad his long term memory is, and Ben admits that he cannot read.   File Under: Board Games, Tabletop Games, www.boardgamegeek.com, Mastermind, Rummikub, Battle Line, Carcassonne, Spiel des Jahres, Stratego   Find us on the web: Rick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrathRainbows Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theragu40 ThePastCast website: http://www.thepastcast.com

PAAQTJ Version Courte - The Witcher 3 by Jean NOEL

Et voilà l’émission de juillet qui vient donner le top départ de l’été. Et pour l’occasion on vous donne de quoi occuper touuuuuut votre été, en particuliers si ce dernier s’avèrera orageux ou pluvieux. Sinon on vous donne des conseils pour se libérer du temps de jeu, suite à la demande formulée le mois dernier. Voilà le programme de l’émission : News : (00:11:55)This war of mine arrive sur Tablettes - date indéterminéeL’Art dans le jeu vidéo, l’inspiration française à au musée Art Ludique à Paris à la rentréeLa Gaïeté Lyrique expose le concours HitsPlaytimeAddiction aux jeux-vidéo : la mise en garde institutionnelle23% des enfant anglais pensent que jouer c’est de l’exercice physiqueLe mariage gay autorisé par Nintendo dans Fire Emblem FatesMa sélection E3 (00:23:43)The Last GuardianFFVII remakeHorizon Zero DawnUncharted 4 Le jeu du mois : Jean : The Witcher 3 de CD Project Mai 2015 (00:33:18) Arnaud : rummikub junior / rummikub (00:53:16) Et quoi d’autre ? Solange te parle - chaîne YouTube un peu particulière (01:10:49) Je serai à Japan Expo pour faire un Hors série spécial en vidéo comme l’an passé le mois de juillet risque d’être chargé et j’aurais de quoi faire. à bientôt !

Lifes Issues with Lloyd Rosen with his guest Lou Anne Smoot & Jacqui IWU Lou Anne Smoot, a then 60-year-old lesbian who, as a young woman, sacrificed her happiness to do what she had been taught was the "right thing."  She married and remained faithful to her husband for 37 years until she simply couldn't keep up the pretense any longer.  At that time she was teaching a ladies Sunday School class at the First Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas - an area of Texas affectionately referred to as being behind the "Pine Curtain."  This retired public school teacher, holder of two college degrees, mother of four, grandmother of six, and Baptist Sunday School teacher, courageously changed her life in the direction she felt God was "prodding" her to go. Despite the uncomfortableness of remaining a member of her Baptist church when she divorced and began "coming out," she remained faithful to God and to her church at a time when most homosexuals her age either remained "in the closet" or turned their backs on the churches that seemed to turn their backs on them. Lou Anne is now an activist for gay rights and serves on the boards of both East Texas PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Project TAG (Tyler Area Gays). She was awarded the 2010 Project TAG Advocate of the Year Award. She volunteers with Meals on Wheels and the Bethesda Health Clinic, and is active with The League of Women Voters. In her "spare time" she enjoys reading, traveling, working in the yard, playing Freecell on the computer and playing Rummikub. She leads an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup group, a monthly Ladies Dinner group, and a monthly Board Games group as well as spends at least one day a week babysitting grandchildren.

Durchgespielt - Spiel des Jahres 1980: Rummikub