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Episode 242 - Newton In Caldera Park Oct 31, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Caldera Park, Newton, answer questions in the School of Gaming and recap our experience at Gamehole Con!

00:00 - Introduction to Game Schooler Podcast

01:58 - Caldera Park

14:17 - Accruals: The Budget Balancing Game

15:13 - Newton

29:51 - Deluxe Edition Stickers

30:52 - Enjoying Games You're Not Good At

38:46 - Confidence and Doubt in Gaming

45:48 - Shelf of Shame Storage Cloth

46:44 - Gamehole Con Experience Recap

Episode 241 - Potpourri Show Oct 24, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll feature an extended School of Gaming, and play Game Schooler Blind Rank, Troll Er No?, and the Great Game Guessing Game!

03:21 - School of Gaming

24:44 - Ad - People In A Room

25:37 - Game Schooler Blind Rank

34:43 - Ad - Portable Convention Shower

36:20 - Troll Er No - 7 Wonders

40:45 - Ad - Board Game Vacuum

41:37 - The Great Game Guessing Game

Episode 240 - Santorini Shuffle Oct 17, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Santorini: Second Edition, Forest Shuffle, discuss Unboxing Videos in the School of Gaming and play Troll er No?

00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast

03:07 - Santorini: Second Edition

14:22 - Marriage: The Game

15:20 - Forest Shuffle

30:54 - Immaculate Game Kit: Protecting Your Game Investment

31:58 - School of Gaming: Unboxing Videos

39:30 - Utility Gaming Pants

40:35 - Troll or No: The Game Review Challenge

Episode 239 - Crazy City Park In Europe Oct 10, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover MicroMacro: Kids - Crazy City Park, Ticket to Ride: Europe, discuss Solid Game Stores in the School of Gaming and play The Great Game Guessing Game!

00:00 - Introductions & Follow-up

03:25 - Micro Macro: Kids - Crazy City Park

12:47 - Super Deluxe Monopoly

14:01 - Ticket to Ride Europe

25:05 - The Automatic Rating Changer

26:45 - Solid Game Stores

33:21 - Game Schooling and Building Connections

38:28 - The Appeal of Spin-Off Games

42:36 - Nomad: Foldable Gaming Table

43:43 - The Great Game Guessing Game

Episode 238 - 10 Days Battling In A Glassworks Superstore Oct 03, 2025

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In this episode of the GameSchooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael discuss various tabletop games, including '10 Days in the National Parks', 'Toy Battle', 'SuperStore 3000', and 'River Valley Glassworks'. They share insights on gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the overall experience of each game, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the evolution of their podcast.

00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

04:19 - 10 Days in the National Parks

13:10 - Ad - Gotcha! The Game of Parental Dominance

14:09 - Toy Battle

25:05 - Ad - Advanced Gamer Stimulus Expansion

26:29 - Superstore 3000

36:55 - Ad - Meeple Musk - Convention Scents

38:07 - River Valley Glassworks

Episode 237 - Llamas Serving Fin Tea To Witches Throughout the Galaxy Sep 26, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll cover Don’t L.L.A.M.A. Dice, Point Galaxy, Finspan, and Teach Witches!

00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness

11:09 - Don't L.L.A.M.A. Dice

18:54 - Metal Coins Collection

20:32 - Point Galaxy

31:49 - The BacKallax

34:01 - Finspan

46:23 - Fantasy Orc Dungeon Tropes: The Miniatures Game

47:57 - Tea Witches

Episode 236 - Grafting the Tag Team of Parks and Fountains Sep 19, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Parks Second Edition, Graft, Tag Team, and Fountains!

00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast

03:55 - Parks Second Edition

15:15 - Graft

23:49 - Tag Team

34:48 - Fountains

50:12 - Carl's Crowdfundin' Countdown

Episode 235 - All My Books To Fight Five Flip Toons On The Railroad Sep 12, 2025

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In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Fight 5, Fliptoons, Railroad Tiles, and A Place For All My Books

00:00 - Podcast Evolution and Future Directions

11:48 - Fight 5

19:46 - Exploring Flip Tunes

29:00 - Railroad Tiles

41:07 - A Place for All My Books

52:03 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Episode 234 - Chris Yi of the Dice Tower Sep 05, 2025

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In this week’s episode we talk to Chris Yi of the Dice Tower about Gaming, Content Creation, and Designing Games!

00:00 - Introduction to Tabletop Gaming and Guest Introduction

01:35 - Chris Yi's Journey into Gaming

03:33 - Transitioning to Content Creation

08:25 - Managing Content Creation and Burnout

13:09 - Staying Positive in the Gaming Community

16:41 - Exciting Developments in the Gaming Industry

18:34 - The Joys of Working in Gaming

20:49 - Unexpected Aspects of the Job

23:13 - Family Gaming Experiences

26:02 - The Essence of Tabletop Gaming

27:07 - The Joy of Podcasting and Game Design

27:38 - Diving into Game Design: The Birth of Soda Jerk

30:49 - Understanding Soda Jerk: Gameplay Mechanics Explained

32:32 - Future Projects: What's Next for Chris?

33:45 - Teaching vs. Learning Games: A Personal Preference

34:29 - Conventions: Essen vs. Gen Con

40:01 - The Dice Tower Retreat vs. Convention: A Comparison

45:08 - Philosophy of Luck: A Positive Mindset

Episode 233 - Piper & Eliza Top Ten Games Aug 29, 2025

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In this week’s episode Piper Kotecki and Eliza McCabe share their Top 10 Board Games of All Time!

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