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Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences! Hosts Logan Jenkins and Greg Leatherman talk about everything tabletop; from board games, to roleplaying games, and even some video games that evoke the tabletop experience. Greg and Logan have been playing games for decades and have designed several games themselves.
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Ludology

Erica Hayes-Bouyouris, Sen-Foong Lim

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Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how's and why's of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players. Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
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Into the 99

Into the 99

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Welcome to Into the 99, where we have 99 Cards cause Commander is #1. This is a podcast where your hosts Daniel, Sherman and Slothy dive into all things Commander & EDH. Join us for talks on new sets, deck building and taking your game to the next level. We are proud to release new episodes every week. We hope you enjoy!! Podcast available on Itunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever else you listen to podcasts!
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"Twins Talk Tabletop" is a podcast hosted by twin brothers who share their passion for board games. The show covers a variety of board game-related topics, including game impressions, design pet peeves, expansions, and recommendations for players of all experience levels. Each episode features lively discussions, recent gameplay experiences, and listener-driven topics, making it a fun and informative listen for board game enthusiasts. The podcast started in 2024 and continues to grow with ea ...
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The Podcast where 3 guys sit in a dark room discussing what went wrong with Games, Consoles and the Corporations behind them! Yay. Email us: [email protected] Send us your opinions and suggestions for future episodes and respond to our questions - and you may just be featured in upcoming episodes! To have your voice featured in upcoming episodes, send us a sound clip of you asking your question, or giving your opinion and we'll be able to add you in another episode! Yay!
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"Casual discussions of casual Magic," says it all. We love playing Magic, and we love talking about it. Topics include draft, sealed, Commander, 100-card Singleton, flavour rulings, custom cards, and cracking open weird old booster packs.
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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Indie Game Movement

Andrew Pappas, Game Marketing Strategist and Consultant

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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!
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Digital learning games have shaped what happens inside and outside of classrooms. They've led to some of the game industry’s most fascinating successes and failures. And they have important lessons for us about teaching and learning. Join learning game maker Brian Alspach as he covers the history of this influential videogame genre and the classic titles we've played to learn.
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Cardboard Philosophy

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Welcome to Cardboard Philosophy! The board game podcast where we talk about nothing serious, seriously. Every episode we roll a die and are randomly assigned a discussion topic about niche, deep board game topics - and have at it! Like the show? Have a question you want to ask? Let us know at [email protected]!
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PolyKill: A Gaming Podcast

Polymedia Network

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Do you have more games than time to play them? So do Steve and Travis! Join them as they journey through their back catalog of current and classic games, consider upcoming releases, and discuss newsworthy trends in their favorite hobby.
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The Bards Tavern

Twisted Bard Gaming

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A fortnightly podcast brought to you by Twisted Bard Gaming, a free form and loose chat about whatever takes our fancy. So grab yourself some mead, gather round and listen to Bards over-scrutinize and procrastonate over everything games, movies & TV.
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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

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A deeper look into golf improvement. Adam Young and Jon Sherman provide real, actionable game-improvement advice for golfers of all levels. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.
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Not DnD

EN Publishing

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‘Not DnD’ is a weekly podcast discussing tabletop roleplaying games. Each week EN Publishing’s Jessica Hancock interviews the creators behind different tabletop roleplaying games that aren’t D&D!
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James D'Amato, the creator of One Shot and Author of The Ultimate RPG series for Adams Media invites you to join him in getting to know some of your favorite creative people by listening to them create. Every other week he invites a new guest to discuss their latest work and creative process before joining him in a character or worldbuilding exercise from the Ultimate RPG series. Gain insight and watch inspiration with The Ultimate RPG Podcast!
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Join our young Poets of Lacuna as they weather a royal clash between Hope and Fear--and fight to save a land born of both. A love letter to the brand new Daggerheart TTRPG system by Darrington Press. (By/for fans of Actual Play who love drama and gaming in equal measure.) STARRING Jay Ben Markson as Lemma Katie McLean Hainsworth as Evelyn David Skeist as OrLeon Carmela Smith as Ginny and Asteria the Hag as Game Master Produced by Asteria (aka Liz Thaler) and Carmela Smith Sound Editor Carmel ...
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Wait, Roll That Again!

Wait, Roll That Again!

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This is Wait, Roll That Again! A Tabletop RPG Design Podcast hosted by Alex, from Aotearoa New Zealand! Alex designed his first game, and chronicled that story in the show's first two seasons. Now, every episode covers the behind-the-scenes story of a different tabletop RPG. https://waitrollthatagain.carrd.co/
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Meeple Minded

Meeple Minded

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Welcome everyone to the Meeple minded podcast. This show is for all of you Tabletop hobby lovers out there. We will be talking about all things gaming from board, card, wargames and role play games. And may even just the odd episode of other nerdy topics that we love. Along with our man in the newsroom bringing you all the latest news, Crowdfunding campaigns & Events we think you need to know about. SOOOOO, if you like any type of table top game, Meeple Minded is the podcast for you.
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DelveCast » Delve

Alex DuFault and Nathan Ainsworth

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Welcome to DelveCast, the home of Delve the Podcast. Delve and DelveCast are dedicated to the sharing, discussion and creation of all tabletop gaming. We welcome developers, designers and all people who work on games to join and share with us what you do.
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Infinity Games Podcast

Infinity Games Podcast

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A weekly podcast focusing on a variety of video games with unique perspectives from long time collectors and gamers. Also discussion on anime, manga, and nerd culture. Listen in! Hosted by KelryxsKing and Jukeboxhero2323.
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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Javier Miller-Estrada

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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast is a podcast for coaches and practitioners who want to learn more about modern approached to sport movement and skill acquisition; and who ultimately, want to help to their athletes become more adaptable. Host, Javi Miller-Estrada engages in discussions with some of the absolute best sport coaches, trainers, and practitioners in the world. Coaches who are truly pushing the industry forward.
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40out

Joseph Bullard & Willie Garza

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Skee-Ball isn’t just a kid’s game. Enter the world of competitive Skee-Ball culture and explore why Skee-Ball is a huge draw for so many adults, what makes it technically challenging, and how this off-center sport is making waves in venues across the U.S. Yes, we take Skee-Ball seriously, but we also have fun. Enjoy interviews with competitors, technical chats, and more. Roll up a chair and tune in.
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Pixel Chicken Gaming

Pixel Chicken Gaming

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Hey everyone, Pixel Chicken Gaming is made up of 4 best friends that love games and love talking about them. Thanks for listening and check out our YouTube videos if you enjoy the podcast!
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IntelligentPod is the intelligent pod where curiosity meets clarity — exploring AI, ethics, innovation, psychology, and the future of humanity. From existential risks and algorithmic bias to behavioral economics, biohacking, and cultural philosophy, each episode dives deep into the ideas shaping our world. Tune in for insightful conversations that help you think critically, live intentionally, and stay ahead in a complex age.
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Hello and welcome to Flaghunters ! It is a privilege to bring to you this powerful insight into playing better Golf. In all my years of being in the game of Golf from competing at a high amateur level, to caddying, teaching, and being a overall Golf geek, I have an insatiable, curiosity driven desire to get down to the bottom of what it takes to truly get better playing the game of Golf that we all unconditionally love. This has been one of the greatest journeys of my life and I am deeply gr ...
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Hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford are joined by Simo Dragicevic, formerly of the Game Safety Institute and many other interesting projects… This episode we explore the complexities of the gambling industry, focusing on the evolution of regulations, the importance of data in identifying problem gambling, and the structural characteristics of gam…
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Turning a creative idea into a successful studio is an adventure full of insight, experimentation, and tough lessons. In this episode, we catch up with Mustapha Price—former Indie Game Movement producer turned studio founder—who shares what he's learned about balancing creativity with business operations and the realities of building a sustainable …
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Discover how gamification is transforming daily life, from fitness apps to education and beyond. Host Sophie Lane unpacks the science, psychology, and real-world impact of game elements like points, badges, and leaderboards. Explore the benefits, hidden risks, and practical tips to use gamification for motivation, learning, and self-improvement—wit…
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It's still spooky season, so the mechanics are focusing up for the parties ahead. We talk about the upcoming year's competing themes, along with criticism and its interaction with fandoms. We discuss the process of making boardgames through exploring the very good article we mention here. Then, we move on to party games to bring some tabletop fun t…
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EPISODE SUMMARY James is joined by Meghan Cross in a discussion about designing games with digital play in mind, the hook and loop mechanic in Meghan's game HUNT(er/ed) and how the game benefited from having two designers. They also talk about inspiration behind Meghan's new game, Homecoming. In the worldbuilding half of the episode, they create a …
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Enclave is a diceless narrative roleplaying game, but don’t mistake it for being rules light! Storytelling is everything in Enclave; the game is played purely verbally, with common sense and commitment determining success. The game has a range of mechanics that can be used for game masters, however the core mechanics are simple enough to use for a …
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Jason is joining his friends at the Board Game Rundown to discuss every single game in the top 100 on Boardgamegeek and sort them into tiers. Do these games belong there or do they not belong? Stay tuned and find out which tier your favorite game makes it into! This is episode 150 of Whiskey Wednesday and what better way to celebrate than bring on …
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Ever wonder why old songs or photos make you feel warm inside? Dive into the psychology of nostalgia with IntelligentPod as we explore why we yearn for the past, how nostalgia shapes memory and mood, and the science behind its emotional power. Learn how to harness nostalgia for gratitude, connection, and personal growth—plus actionable tips for emb…
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Send us a text We trace Georges’ path from France to China and unpack how a clear system—not a one-size method—helps juniors and adults build reliable contact, usable power, and predictable ball flight. We challenge common myths about Stack and Tilt and show how thinking golfers score lower. • defining turn, tilt, and extend before touching a club …
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Hosts: Kurt Jamie News: Halo: Campaign Evolved announced; coming in 2026 to PC, Xbox, and PS5 (!!!!) Microsoft reportedly pushing Xbox studios to deliver 30% profit margins — layoffs, cancelled projects, rising prices, end of exclusives Next Xbox rumored to be a Console/PC Hybrid supporting Steam and other launchers Todd Howard reassures Fallout fa…
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HOSTS: Kurt Taylor Steve —————————- Tremble is a unique horror movie podcast that explores the different sub-genres of horror to find the best that horror has to offer. On this episode, the Tremble crew takes a wild ride with Final Destination 3. When a high school senior’s premonition saves her friends from a deadly roller coaster accident, Death …
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Spooky season has concluded, but we still need to report back about our spooky game nights! We talk about the Planet Money board game podcast series and what their process says about marketing for tabletop stuff. We take a trip to Magic the Gaythering corner for a wider conversation on what the heck brackets are! We loop back around to Planet Money…
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Can your personality and memories live on forever online? Dive into the ethics of digital immortality as we explore AI avatars, mind uploading, and how technology is reshaping legacy, identity, and consent. Discover expert insights, real-world stories, and practical tips for managing your digital afterlife in an evolving, data-driven world. Perfect…
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Turning a creative idea into a successful studio is an adventure full of insight, experimentation, and tough lessons. In this episode, we catch up with Mustapha Price—former Indie Game Movement producer turned studio founder—who shares what he's learned about balancing creativity with business operations and the realities of building a sustainable …
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Ryan Overturf breaks down how to assemble a 180-card Cube using only cards from the Magic Foundations Starter Collection. A simple and budget-friendly introduction for anybody new to Cube and/or Magic! Magic Foundations Starter Collection Twobert Cube Cobra Page: https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/dab38b3f-b354-4cb7-9a4f-be06d3989f6f Tolarian Communit…
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Aaron Pollyea has a background in astronomy and physics, but currently has a day job dealing with climate change and its intersection with agriculture. He has been a life-long Star Trek fan, and has been working as a freelance writer for Star Trek Adventures since it began. In his free time, Aaron may be found gazing through his telescope, reading …
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Editor's note: This podcast was recorded before November 2024. Don't @ us about how weird some of it reads in hindsight. KNIVES OUT KNIVES OUT KNIVES OUT Alright, here we go, it's what the sickos have been waiting for, the second nastiest floor in the game. See how different ports make this a different challenge for everyone, and watch procrastinat…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Episode 47 of the twins talk tabletop podcast. The twins love to discuss the things they love about board games so this week they decided to have a draft of their favorite mechanisms. If you have been following along with the top 50 list Bracket you can find round 3 link below. Please fill it out and you will be enter…
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In Episode 273 we discuss competition and specifically what we think is healthy competition. We also discuss a poll about cheating in tabletop games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Poll Time: Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game? 5:59 Competition: General Thoughts 9:19 What creates healthy competition? 1…
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We're well into preview season for the last set of 2025 and Graham, Nelson, and Cameron and here to talk all things Avatar; The Last Airbender on this week's episode of TapTapConcede! This podcast is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://c…
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In this episode, Adam and I take a deep dive into when you actually shouldn’t hit driver—because despite what modern analytics say, there are times when it makes sense to leave it in the bag. We talk through how to evaluate risk vs. reward off the tee, why certain holes (like tight doglegs and pinched fairways) punish driver, and how to make smarte…
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Faced with a showdown between Glory and Fortune themselves, the Poets make some quick decisions--and try to put together the pieces of all that's befallen Lacuna in a few short days. STARRING Jay Ben Markson as Lemma Katie McLean Hainsworth as Evelyn David Skeist as OrLeon Carmela Smith as Ginny and Asteria the Hag as Game Master Produced by Asteri…
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HOSTS: Kurt Adam NEWS: BLACK PANTHER AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY REVIEWS: Bugonia (Kurt) Ballad of a Small Player (Adam) You can send emails to us at [email protected]. Do it, we love your emails. We’re on many different podcast services. If your favourite doesn’t have us, let us know! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KUmXQW Amazon Prime: https://amzn.t…
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Ok this week's episode Daniel is joined by special guest Mel, from realm box and salty deck gaming to brew Iroh, Grand Lotus. This deck was a blast to put together and to talk about. Iroh is an amazing spell slinger deck that gives you all flash back and giant reduction on lessons. Tell me what would you have put in this list ? Did we miss anything…
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This episode, Sen welcomes Pete, Felix, and Daniel from Zed9 Mystery Club (www.zed9jubensha.com) in Richmond, BC to talk all about Jubensha (a.k.a. Murder Script Games). Originally developed in Chinese-speaking countries, Jubensha have been making their way to wherever the Chinese diaspora has settled and now English speakers can partake in these i…
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This week we look at yet another Pandemic game. This one is the Lord of the Rings themed Fate of the Fellowship. This game does an excellent job of putting the characters into the story of the Lord of the Rings. The goal of this game is to take the ring to Mount Doom in Morder and destroy the ring by casting it into the flames. It's a highly themat…
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Episode 303: Great Games for Spooky Season Introduction: Games Played: Swat! Viking See Saw Best Spooky Season Games: Jason 5 - Kingsport Festival Katie 5 - Consulting Detective: Jack The Ripper and West End Adventurers Jason 4 - Witchstone Katie 4 - Don’t Go In there Jason 3 - Ghost Fightin Treasure Hunters Katie 3 - Septima Jason 2 - Whoowasit? K…
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In this episode, I delve into libraries and databases to explore the importance of the legwork phase. I need help sorting out my sorcerers, and I share my new credit system for M-Space. Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 episode 75 - Leg day, credits and sorting sorcery. SHOW Links: Podcast on YouTube RPG Shop - https://ko-fi.com/inwils/shop ☕ Bec…
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Pick up the Hello//Goodbye Charity Bundle for Legal Aid: https://itch.io/b/3276/hellogoodbye-charity-bundle-for-legal-aid Earlier this year, Fionnuala "Finn" Fisk organised an anthology zine project as a goodbye gift before she moved out of Vienna, Austria. But in the wake of the Trump Administration's renewed efforts to harm people in her home cou…
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Send us a text *Checkout the free practice guide at the end of the show notes! For decades, coaches and scientists have used the term skill acquisition — but what if that’s not what’s really happening? In this short episode, we dive into the idea that athletes don’t acquire skill — they adapt it. Inspired by our recent conversation with Duarte Araú…
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Send us a text Trav moves on from Steve and courts another podcast host, this one an exotic european. Top 5 games that haunt our backlogs! Congrats to our food-based Polykillers Burgerchamp and Huge Muffin! Find Vayar on Kindled Across the Sea! Games this episode Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (October 30 - PS5, Xbox X|S, Switch 1 & 2, PC) Mortal…
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HOSTS: Kurt Taylor Steve —————————- Tremble is a unique horror movie podcast that explores the different sub-genres of horror to find the best that horror has to offer. On this episode, the Tremble crew dives into Final Destination 2. Following the shocking events of the first film, a new group of survivors discovers that cheating death has consequ…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about when one messes up the rules in games. In the news, EA is being aquired by Trump-linked private equity, and VRChat has recaptured some of the magic of the Old Internet. Related Links Forum Thread Messing Up the Rules Discord Chat Messing Up the Rules Bluesky Post Messing Up the Rules Things of the Day Rym - Proj…
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Hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford explore the Labubu craze and the rise of blind box purchasing, essentially a gambling mechanism that is widely accepted in society. We talk to assistant professor Leon Xiao of City University Hong Kong about blind boxes, and the conversation evolves naturally to encompass loot boxes, one of the more controversi…
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Can you trust what you see and hear online? This episode explores the rise of synthetic media, deepfakes, and AI-generated content—revealing how they challenge our sense of truth. Discover real-world examples, psychological insights, and practical tools to detect fake media. Learn how digital skepticism, verification tools, and media literacy can h…
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In a time when resources are scarce and the industry feels uncertain, building a studio from the ground up can seem impossible. Yet, what if inclusive leadership and adaptive design could become your strongest assets? In this episode, we're going to discuss how leading with empathy and crafting meaningful experiences can make all the difference in …
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In a time when resources are scarce and the industry feels uncertain, building a studio from the ground up can seem impossible. Yet, what if inclusive leadership and adaptive design could become your strongest assets? In this episode, we're going to discuss how leading with empathy and crafting meaningful experiences can make all the difference in …
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Shiver is a setting neutral TTRPG that works as a framework to bring your favourite scary movies, spooky tv shows, and horror stories to life. Great for one shots, with quick to learn rules and fast character creation. The archetype game system has you matching symbols instead of adding up numbers, and the doom clock mechanic helps GMs build tensio…
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In Episode 272 we discuss the top 5 board game designers that are represented on our game shelves. 01:02 Corrections (Creature Comforts and Distilled: Cask Strength) 06:32 Poll: How does it make you feel when a reviewer messes up a rule? 12:25 Top 5 Board Game Designers on our Shelves 16:54 Cole Wehrle (Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Arcs, John Company 2nd…
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Join Graham, Wheeler, and Nelson as they embark on a grand journey across the world of Magic: The Gathering mechanics. It's part 1 of our 9 part series, Mechanics Ranked. This podcast is sponsored by Card Kingdom. Ordering from Card Kingdom? Tell them “LRR sent me, button please!” for a one inch button with a Magic goof on it. http://cardkingdom.co…
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