Best Nerds Of The Round Table Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 524 - 25 Most Acquired Games of March 2025 1:03:28

5d ago1:03:28

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This week we're looking at the most purchased or otherwise acquired games from March 2025 according to @MaaloxVoltaren (Andrea Bertani)'s Geek List on Board Game Geek. Link below. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Battle of Hoth Roll…

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Episode 75: WrestleMania Preview, NHL Regular Season Round Up 1:24:19

12d ago1:24:19

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! AJ, Luke, and Tyler start with a fan email and the big Nico Iamaleava news in college football. Luke talks about the Becoming A Spectacle documentary on Peacock. Then the guys dive into the WrestleMania 41 card and vaguely discuss each match and do some Scott Steiner Math! Then they talk about the final…

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Episode 523 - Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG) 1:38:55

12d ago1:38:55

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On episode 523, we take a deep dive into the top 100 strategy games as listed on Board Game Geek, discussing which we've played, and whether we think they should be higher or lower. Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Dragons of Etchinston…

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Episode 522 - Top Ten Magic The Gathering: Universes Beyond 59:34

19d ago59:34

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This week, we take a deep dive into the ten set supplements and full sets that have been released or announced for Magic the Gathering, as the classic CCG digs into all the IPs. Nominate us for the Golden Geek! https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameac…

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Episode 74: MN Wild Playoff Push Update, Random TV, Ovi Chases The Gr8 One. 1:14:43

21d ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! AJ, Luke, and Tyler start with updates on the Wild, their playoff push, and various other NHL Topics. Then they go into TV and talk a little about Daredevil (Tyler didn’t want to spoil it for AJ), AJ tells us that Severance is interesting, and Luke talks about a Tornado documentary. Tyler then dives int…

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Episode 521 - BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft Update - April 1:13:52

27d ago1:13:52

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We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone’s picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: No After Hours episode this week due to technical issues, but stay tuned for next week! Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a …

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Episode 520 - March Gamer Madness: Civilization Games - Part 2 2:19:06

1M ago2:19:06

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This week, we're excited to welcome Geof Gambill to the show to help us wrap up the March Gamer Madness rundown of the best Civilization Games. Find out which game comes out on top as our pick for the all-time best Civ game. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app…

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Episode 519 - March Gamer Madness - Civilization Games - Round 1 1:22:06

1M ago1:22:06

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It's March, and you know what that means! We're back with another March Gamer Madness, running down the best of the best games in the Civilization genre. We start with 64 games this week and whittle the list down to 32. Be sure to join us next week when Geof Gambill, formerly of the Longview Podcast, joins us to narrow the list down to one and crow…

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Episode 73: MN Wild Trade Deadline, Vikings Free Agency, Invincible Season 3, and more! 1:24:44

1M ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! AJ, Luke, and Tyler start with updates on the wild post-trade deadline and the Viking's free agency. Then a thought-provoking email from Steven makes the guys give a rushed Top 5 Favorite Players in all 4 Major Sports. Luke gives a rundown of the March 3rd Raw and revisits WrestleMania 20. They then cov…

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BGA Episode 518 - New Theme, Same Great Game! 1:25:56

2M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

This week, we're looking at a bunch of games that didn't work for us on a thematic level, but that were updated in a way that resolved those issues and became much more interesting games. Plus a rundown of the recently announced Origins Awards nominations. Patreon this week: BGA After Hours digs into some of the recent best (and worst) viewing in o…

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Episode 72: NHL, AI Football, Invincible, Sonic 3, and WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 1:42:53

2M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! Tyler tests Luke and AJ’s Minnesota Wild knowledge with the all-time list of Playoff OT goal scorers for the Wild. They then discuss the Wild’s season and a roundup of the 4 Nations Faceoff. Luke gives us a best of 7 AI football between the All-Time Vikings and Bills. The guys then talk about Season 3 o…

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Episode 517 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 2 58:24

2M ago58:24

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We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone's picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we’ve been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to w…

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Episode 516 - Top Ten Game Companies 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

This week, we asked the listeners (yes you!) to tell us your favorite game companies. Here are the companies that got the most shoutouts, organized into a Top 10 list. Plus, more duel games! Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we've been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chan…

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Episode 71: A Jam Packed Episode 1:37:32

2M ago1:37:32

1:37:32

After their month-long hiatus, the guys are back to talk about everything you can ever imagine. They open with Tyler reading some fan emails! For nerdy stuff, AJ and Tyler talk about Marvel Rivals; Luke catches everyone up on season 3 of Invincible, AJ and Tyler talk about their time on the sleeper hit game Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand, and Luke and…

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Episode 515 - 10 Hottest Trends in Board Gaming 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

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What are the current trends driving the way games are being made and promoted? We take a look at 10 of the hottest and discuss why they're hot and whether we're ready to move on. What are your favorite (and least favorite) current game trends? ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades f…

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Episode 514 - BGG Hall of Fame: Hits and Misses 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

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We take a look at the Board Game Geek inaugural Hall of Fame class, discussing the 25 games that made it and asking you all what games they missed and which ones would need to be removed to make room for them. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://w…

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Episode 513 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 1 1:16:35

3M ago1:16:35

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This week, we're diving into the first month's results for the Fantasy Board Game Draft, with a rundown of everyone's teams, how the draft went down, and the next steps as we track the winners each month. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.ba…

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Episode 512 - Best or Worst Game Ever? 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

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This week we asked you all what games have an overabundance of 10 or 1 point ratings in Board Game Geek, and we explore why this happens, some of the funny things people have to say about these games, and how to navigate the crowdfundification of online board game ratings. Patreon this week: Backers check out Chris's top 20 TV shows of all time Joi…

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Episode 511 - Choose Your Table! 4-hour Epic or 4 Light Games? 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

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Join us as we explore answers from our community about whether it would be more fun to play a single epic, 4-hour game or four separate lighter games of an hour each. Patreon this week: Anthony's Top 10 Video Games of 2024 Roll for Preview: Master of Orion: Ad Astra Roll for Review: Black Forest Feature: Choose Your Table! If you haven’t yet, be su…

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Episode 510 - Gifts that Got Us Into Gaming 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

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To kick off 2025 proper, we're launching a new format, featuring the voices of our listeners and community members. This week, we discuss the gifts that got us into gaming and had a big impact on our lives. Plus a review of SETI and more. Special thanks to new Patreon backer Emily for joining us at the table, and to all of our contributors for thei…

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Episode 70: Old Royal Rumbles, NFL Playoffs, Marvel’s Midnight Sons, Robocop, Atlas Fallen, and MN Wild 44:05

4M ago44:05

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! In Episode 70 the fellas actually record on their planned Thursday. Luke Talks about the Noobs’ Spotify Wrapped(shout out to the 35 of you who got us as your top show!), old Royal Rumble bits, the guys preview round 1 of the NFL Playoffs, Luke Talks about Marvel’s Midnight Sons, Tyler talks about his ne…

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Episode 509 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025 1:18:29

4M ago1:18:29

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It's that time of year again - let's look at the most anticipated games of the year ahead, featuring more than 60 games, expansions, and rereleases that we're (mostly) excited to see and play in the coming year. Plus we announce the launch of the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft League. Learn more about the league and how to signup as a Patreon backer …

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Episode 69: A Jamble Of An Episode 53:18

4M ago53:18

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! The fellas still missed a Thursday record even though they promised to do it every other Thursday. But they did get together on Sunday, although they were distracted by the Vikings-Packers game (Big Vikes W). They Ramble through various sports topics, NFL, College Football, and the Minnesota Wild. They …

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Episode 508 - BGA Awards 2024 1:17:43

4M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

We take a look back at the best games of 2024, with rundowns of 10 categories, plus a first time inclusion of the Listeners' Choice picks for each category. Listen for our picks in: Best Digital Implementation Best Family Game Best Strategy Game Best Overlooked Gem Best Crowdfunding Campaign Best Cooperative Game Best 2.0 Release Best Solo Game Bes…

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Episode 507 - 2024 Year in Review 1:15:45

4M ago1:15:45

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We look back at all the many games we were most excited about at the start of the year to see if they were good, if we had a chance to play them, and overall what our impression of the year was in 2024. Question of the Week: If your local library could only shelve three board games, which three would you recommend they start with to reach as many p…

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Episode 506 - Game Design Quantity vs. Quality w/ Geof Gambill 1:51:37

4M ago1:51:37

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We're thrilled to have Geof Gambill back on the show, who previously hosted The Long View, to discuss game design quantity vs. quality. Join us for a lengthy discussion about how games have evolved, where they can sometimes go wrong, and what successful decision spaces look like for us in 2024. ===== Check out Victory Points: First Article is up fr…

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Episode 68: NFL and NHL Roundup, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Madden, Game of Thrones, and Transformers One 1:20:44

4M ago1:20:44

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! The fellas missed their initial record date of last Thursday but were able to record on Sunday. They still aim to record every other Thursday. AJ, Luke, and Tyler talk recent NFL and NHL news and updates on the Minnesota teams. AJ and Tyler talk about their COD grind, Luke talks about playing Madden wit…

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Episode 505 - The 12 Days of Games Challenge! 1:30:27

5M ago1:30:27

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This week, we're looking at 12 games that fit the theme of the season. That is, counting down from 12! Enjoy twelve games with numbers in their titles, plus a rundown of some of the games we've been playing lately, and our recap of PAX Unplugged 2024. Question of the Week: Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring: Two Decades Limited Edition, Board &…

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Pirates, Droids, and Adventure: A Review of Skeleton Crew Episodes 1 & 2 32:10

5M ago32:10

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In this podcast episode, hosts review the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew. We discuss the show's nostalgic adventure vibe, reminiscent of The Goonies, and its fresh take on the Star Wars universe. With adventure, friendship, and discovery themes, the series promises a captivating blend of youthful exploration and class…

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Episode 504 - PAX Unplugged Preview 1:21:27

5M ago1:21:27

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It's that time of year again - we're headed to PAX. Chris drives down and Anthony rolls out of bed to head to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for three big ol' days of gaming. Find out what games we're most looking forward to playing this year. Join us on our new Blue Sky accounts: @bganonymous and @bgacademics Acquisition Disorders: Urbion (Sec…

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From Keaton to Pattinson: Unveiling the Best Live-Action Batman 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

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We celebrate our podcast's milestone and dive into a lively debate about the best live-action Batman. We discuss various portrayals from Michael Keaton to Robert Pattinson, touching on key elements like bat suits, Batmobiles, and iconic scenes. The episode also pays tribute to Adam West's Batman and offers a top five ranking of Batman films.…

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Episode 503 - 2024 Holiday Gift Guide 1:31:18

5M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Tis the season! To buy a bunch of games, and we're here to help you find the right ones for the gamers in your life. 2-4 selections from each of 10 categories with ideas and suggestions for this year's holiday gift giving season. Plus acquisition disorder discussions of Hands in the Sea and Defenders of the Realm: Legendary Edition (before it was c…

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Episode 67: The Guys Forgot They Have A Podcast 53:09

5M ago53:09

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Welcome back to Old School Noobs! After the Great Audio Equipment Heist pulled off by Bum and Zilly, which took place after our last episode, the guys finally got it back and were able to record an episode! Aj, Luke, and Tyler discuss the NFL season to this point. They talk about the Minnesota Wild and their hot start and talk about Alexander Ovech…

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Episode 502 - Our Friends' Favorite Games w/ Adamantly Analog 1:36:45

5M ago1:36:45

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We're excited to welcome longtime friends and listeners Corey and Harrison from Adamantly Analog to the show this week to discuss their favorite games, and all the good stuff that's been coming out lately. Question of the Week: It's been a bit! What are some of your favorite games (new to you or new in general) from the last 3 months? Acquisition D…

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Celebrating The Legacy Of Akira Toriyama: Dragon Ball Z's Endless Impact! 54:14

5M ago54:14

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Join hosts Dimitri and Marcus in this nostalgic episode as we reminisce about our favorite Dragon Ball Z moments, characters, and arcs. We discuss the series' impact on modern anime, share personal stories of growing up with Dragon Ball Z, and pay a heartfelt tribute to the late Akira Toriyama. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the franchise…

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Episode 501 - Our Listeners' Top 100 Games of All Time 1:32:14

6M ago1:32:14

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We've shared our favorite games of all time. Now it's time to bring in the listeners' to tell us what they think. Drawn from over 250 submissions from listeners, we've collated more than 1,000 unique game entries and present the definitive top 100 list, courtesy of you! Congratulations to our contest winners as well. Each them will receive a game f…

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Webs Of Opinion: The Ultimate Live-Action Spiderman Debate! 1:17:28

6M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Welcome back, freaks and geeks! This week, Dmitri and Marcus delve into the ultimate debate: Who is the best live-action Spider-Man? Join the Square Round Table Podcast as they analyze Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland's portrayals. From discussing Spider-Man's villains to analyzing which actor captured Peter Parker and Spider-Man's e…

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Episode 500! Top 10 Games of All Time 1:51:27

6M ago1:51:27

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We made it! This is our 500th episode and we go big with a live stream and a rundown of our top 10 games of all time. Find out which games we picked, what our new #1s are (including only the second ever #1 from Anthony), and make sure to enter our contest to help determine the Top 100 listeners' games. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us…

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Episode 499 - Top 100 Part 9: 20-11 1:46:18

6M ago1:46:18

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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why. This week we’re looking at games from 20-11. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa…

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Go! Go! Loser Ranger! : Bridging power Rangers and Anime 41:46

6M ago41:46

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In this episode of the Square Round Table Podcast, hosts Demetrius and Marcus return after a brief hiatus to review the anime 'Ray Ranger Reject,' also known as 'Go! Go! Loser Ranger!' They discuss their impressions of this unique twist on the Power Rangers concept, delving into the plot, character dynamics, and the show's thematic elements. The du…

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Episode 498 – Top 100 Part 87: 30-21 1:25:30

6M ago1:25:30

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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why. This week we’re looking at games from 30-21. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa…

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Episode 66: Getting Silly With Bum N Zilly! 1:28:19

6M ago1:28:19

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Welcome back to Old School Noobs! On this episode AJ, Luke, and Tyler were joined by Bum & Zilly of The Bum and Zilly Show Fame. Since Bum N Zilly are Lions fans, they discuss the highly anticipated showdown for NFC North supremacy between the Vikings and Lions. The hosts also talk about the recent news in the NFL and Tyler gets everyone update wit…

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Episode 497 - Top 100 Part 7: 40-31 1:37:04

6M ago1:37:04

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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why. This week we’re looking at games from 40-31. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa…

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In Brightest Day : Aaron Pierre is John Stewart! 41:05

7M ago41:05

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In this exciting episode, we celebrate the casting of Aaron Pierre as Jon Stewart in the upcoming live-action Green Lantern series, 'Lanterns.' Dive into discussions of Pierre’s past roles, character dynamics alongside Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, and the show’s anticipated 'True Detective' meets 'Men in Black' vibe. Explore speculations on plot twi…

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Episode 496 - Top 100 Part 6: 50-41 1:42:40

7M ago1:42:40

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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why. This week we’re looking at games from 50-41. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa…

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Episode 65: MN Sports Rundown and Baldur's Gate 3 Finale 59:16

7M ago59:16

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Welcome back to Old School Noobs! In this episode hosts AJ, Tyler, and Luke give a run down of the Vikings' hot start, Tyler defends his Gophers' predictions, the guys preview the Wild Season, and briefly discuss the shortcomings of the Twins' and the KAT trade by the Timberwolves. AJ and Tyler give their final update on their long standing Baldur'…

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Episode 495 - Top 100 Part 5: 60-51 1:25:04

7M ago1:25:04

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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why. This week we’re looking at games from 60-51. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa…

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Episode 64: UpScale Games Interview! 1:16:34

7M ago1:16:34

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In this episode we were lucky enough to be joined by Kevin, Luke, and Theo from UpScale Games! They talk about their card game Scale: Rise of Dragons. From how it started, to going to conventions to promote it, to other random stories! Enjoy and be sure to check out UpScale everywhere! Their website: https://upscale.games Join their Discord Server:…

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It’s Morphin Time! The Impact of Power Rangers On Pop Culture 1:35:33

7M ago1:35:33

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This week, join us as we dive deep into the nostalgic world of Power Rangers to celebrate its 30th anniversary. We explore everything from the impact of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on our childhood to the intricacies of toys, lesser-known series, iconic Megazords, and memorable theme songs. We also discuss our favorite Ranger teams, evil Rangers, …

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Episode 494 – Top 100 Part 4: 70-61 1:38:00

7M ago1:38:00

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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why. This week we’re looking at games from 70-61. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa…

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