Getting into Games

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Episode 18 - TV Edition May 09, 2020

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This week we spend some time catching up and talking about what’s been getting us through self quarantine. Mark is suffering from the absence of sports and is creating his own season by rewatching old mma fights. David has been entering the world of Tales from the Loop.

Episode 17 - No Thank You, Evil Apr 24, 2020

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Mark is joined by a very special guest this weekend to talk about No Thank You, Evil. A game of make-believe for creative children and their families. We talk about how the game is played and share stories of our first adventure.

Episode 16 - Going Digital Apr 10, 2020

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Trapped in doors with no way to meet up to play games, Mark and Dave explore the digital realm. Listen as they discuss board games turned app and if it is a comparable way to play.

Episode 15 - Roll20.net Mar 27, 2020

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Mark and Dave are joined by party members Bradley and Abdalla, to discuss Roll20.net and how they are using this online platform to stay safe and stay connected while they continue their Dungeons and Dragons campaign. So grab a seat in your throne of toilet paper sit back and listen to gaming in the time of quarantine.

Episode 14 - Critical Mass Mar 13, 2020

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Mark and Dave step into the cockpit of their Mechs as they battle it out in Arcane Wonders’ Critical Mass. In this high powered episode you can almost smell the ozone of a laser blast and feel the rumble of a minigun as they discuss how to play this 2-4 player card game.

Episode 13 - Super Nova Smash (interview) Feb 28, 2020

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In the podcasts first ever interview Mark and Dave sit down with game designer, app developer, professor and all around renaissance man Thom Hines to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter for the game Super Nova Smash! Listen as they learn about what goes into the development of a game and the planning of a Kickstarter as well as Thom’s personal journey of Getting into Games!

Episode 12 - The Shame of Life Feb 14, 2020

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This week Mark and Dave talk about The Shame of Life: a party game of really really weird conversations. A unique game that definitely took them out of their comfort zone - to their benefit and the delight of their friends. Listen to find out some surprising things about your hosts. Play it and maybe find out something about yourself.

Episode 11 - Pax Unplugged 2019 Jan 31, 2020

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Dead Bird, you heard it here third! Mark and Dave discuss their trip to Pax Unplugged 2019. They talk about games they demoed (Kung Fu Zoo, Just One, Silver and Kapow!), things they saw (Return to the Dark Tower, Too Many Bones, Frosthaven) and items they can’t afford (gaming tables).

Episode 10 - Year in Review Jan 17, 2020

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In our first episode of 2020 we look back at 2019: the people we’ve met and the games we played. We talk about our favorite instagram accounts (@gazzthetricky, @thegolddragonsinn, @beingfriendsofficial) from the board game community and wrap up with our inaugural Game of the Year!

Episode 9 - Dungeons & Dragons Dec 06, 2019

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With great enthusiasm Mark and David are getting into Dungeons and Dragons. We talk about our FIRST ever session, how we picked characters, and how we prepared for our adventures. We loved it. Listen in, we hope you are excited “as too” (you’ll get the joke two minutes in).

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