Sporadically Board with Mike and Dan

Latest Episodes:

Episode 110: Quantity Over Quality Aug 11, 2024

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Can you believe it? We said we were going to do something, and we've actually stuck to it for a few episodes. You're going to need to rent a storage shed to contain all of the entertainment you're getting from us.

In this episode we discuss:

Gen Con
AireCon
Chaka Khan
The Wrath of Khan

There was a lot of other stuff too, but I don't want to spoil it for you. Also we recorded it yesterday, and I've forgotten most of it.

PANDERING PLAZA:

Please visit the Kickstarter preview page for Mike and Dan's upcoming board game, "I Made You a Mixtape" and click on the "Notify Me on Launch" button.

I Made You a Mixtape Kickstarter Preview Page

Visit our cool new website at: www.massiveasterisk.com

Episode 109: The One About The Kickstarter Jul 31, 2024

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Hold onto your hats as we're releasing podcasts thick and fast at the moment (well, this is the second this month anyway). And in this episode we finally able to announce the date of our Kickstarter for "I Made You a Mixtape" - the game that Mike and I have been working on for the past two years. Hurrah! If you would like to follow the project on Kickstater (and we would really really appreciate it if you did) then you can do so by following this link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape

You can also see some of the fantastic art that Gary has done by taking a look at our website here:

https://massiveasterisk.com/ And you can join the fun and keep up with all the updates on the game on our I Made You a Mixtape Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/imadeyouamixtape That's a lot of links - but everyone is a doozy.

Episode 108: Metropolitan Elites Jul 21, 2024

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NEW FORMAT ALERT: In an attempt to always be on the cutting edge of podcast technology, Dan and I are trying a new format for the podcast. Don't worry, the same rambling, nonsensical claptrap you know and loathe remains, but it's just more condensed!

NOW you can experience Mike and Dan in shorter bursts, more often. [pause for innuendo]

We begin this new adventure here, at episode 108. To be honest, there's so much entertainment packed into these 50 minutes that it would have been irresponsible for us to have gone on any longer.

We care about you, the listener, too much to give you more than these 50 minutes of jam packed, razor honed genius. And as a bonus, we'll be back with episode 109 sooner than you'd expect!

Episode 107: Getting Down to the Business End of Business Jun 22, 2024

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As you know, Dan and I like to keep things light and frothy in most circumstances (it's also the way Dan prefers his Venti, Quad, Half-Caff, Non-Fat, No Foam, Extra Hot, Peppermint, White Chocolate Mocha with Light Whip, 2 Pumps of Sugar-Free Vanilla, 1 Pump of Classic, a Dash of Cinnamon, a Splash of Soy Milk, Double Blended, with Chocolate Drizzle on Top and a Light Dusting of Matcha Powder order at Starbucks).

But on rare occasions, we need to get down to BUSINESS. You may not realize this, but Dan and I are very serious BUSINESS people. And in this topsy-turvy world, what can you depend on if not for BUSINESS?

In this episode we discuss:

BUSINESS

Episode 106: Fauxgels, Goulash and the (Taylor) Reinerssance May 26, 2024

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We used to have guests on this podcast quite regularly. Then we didn't. Such are the vagaries of life. But sometimes. Sometimes you run across someone who's artistic vision is so pure and unsullied that you simply must invite them onto your podcast so that you can shove them back towards the mainstream, and crush any artistic joy they once had.

Our guest this episode is the wonderful Taylor Reiner, who is the creator of the "Taylor's Trick Taking Table" You Tube channel that focuses on trick taking games from around the world. Taylor is also a rising star in game design and development, with two games currently published, Short Zoot Suit and Of What's Left. Also soon to release is Seer's Catalog from Bezier Games.

On this episode we discuss:

Social Security Numbers
Goulash
Fast talkers
Bagels
Ice cream
But mostly goulash

As a bonus, Taylor and I include a top 3 for Dan's benefit. It's called, "Top 3 Games for People who are Fightened and Confused by Trick Taking Games".

For more information about Taylor, check out his channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@ClaudeAndTaylor

Join Myself and Dan at AireCon NW! (also Zee and Camilla, I guess)

16-18th August 2024 - Manchester

Get tickets here!

https://acnw.airecon.co.uk/

Episode 105.5: Return of the Mailbag (Redux) Apr 27, 2024

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Sound the trumpets! Ring the bells! Trim the hedges! Yes, it's time for another incomparable, inconceivable, incompetent epidode of Sporadically Board.

LISTEN - as Dan quizzes Mike about hip new phrases buzzing around the zeitgeist.

YEARN - as Dan discusses the pleasures of cheese on Christmas Cake.

QUIVER - as Mike elucidates on why he wants to be a guava.

GENUFLECT - to the mailbag altar, spilling its contents all over the Internet.

WEEP - at the omission of A Few Acres of Rubbish.

Episode 104: The Mike Dilisio AireCon, also with The Dice Tower Mar 25, 2024

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Dan and I are known for our encyclopedic knowledge of most things in life. Board games? Sure. Puddings? Absolutely. Mechanical Engineering? Obviously.

What many people don't realize is that we are also experts in AI technology and the societal and moral implications therein. Well, after this episode, there will be no question. Honorary Doctorates will assuredly be forthcoming.

In addition to that, in this episode we also cover:

"Horse or Human": Dan's new game show, soon airing on Netflix, with host Carrot Top.
Minecraft: The new hotness.
Mr. Beast: King of Tik-Tok
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: A very real boxing match.
The Luddite Movement: Rage Against the Machine.
AireCon and Dice Tower West

Whew. That's most podcast's content for an entire year. Our generosity knows no limits.

Episode 103: Cross Coastal Con Chat: Including a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! Feb 04, 2024

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Can it be so soon? It seems like only 2 months ago that a Sporadically Board episode came crashing through the Internet to wash over your earholes in a soothing wave. Well, it's true. We're back, and we come to you with a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!

You, our beloved listeners, are being given a worldwide exclusive announcement before it gets revealed to the teeming masses of the ignorant. You, just by virtue of having impeccable taste in podcasts, will be able to tease, infuriate, and frustrate your friends and loved ones by withholding this major announcement and holding it over their heads like an informational Sword of Damocles.

If that wasn't enough, we also discuss such hot button topics as:

The Suffragette Movement
David Bowie
The flu and bronchitis
The Dice Tower Cruise
Rat infested cottage vacations
Sean, Ronan and Mike vs. Dan, Matthew and Richard in a steel cage death match

...and so much more!

All of this, plus A Few Acres of Rubbish.

Here is the incredibly long link to the Cora Quest: Keep on Questing! contest discussed in the episode:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3oepo754SX-k751DmlhuMMZGFQgUx7RMVPkTneupsVggCfQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1pSxDv5oIPpyp5EJpLLneqCe41oNhGXdQ32nEHH5LjRQPHJeNqprKIfA4

Episode 102: Kentucky Derby Special - with The Board Game Snobs Dec 06, 2023

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This episode was DEMANDED by the entire Board Game Snobs Community, and let me tell you, that guy was super annoying.

Gaby and Jerry join us to talk about...

...honestly I have no idea.

We played a couple of game shows, one by Dan and one by Jerry.

We talked about Jerry living in an area known primarily for death.

We proposed ridiculous insurance claim scenarios for Gaby.

Dan talked about windshield screens, whatever those are.

I'm sure I talked about stuff.

Also, Jerry got progressively more affected by all the Kentucky Derbys.

All this, plus we almost talked about board games.

Co-Starring: A Few Acres of Rubbish.

With Special Guest Star: Ricardo Montalban

Episode 101: Don't Worry, Kelp is on the Way - with Carl Robinson Oct 17, 2023

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After the multimedia extravaganza that was Episode 100, we keep the fireworks going by inviting first time guest and first time designer Carl Robinson. Carl has designed Kelp, a two-player asymmetrical game that offers players a unique opportunity to delve into the natural world of Pyjama Sharks and Common Octopuses, set in a South African kelp forest. Those were absolutely my words alone, and not a cut and paste from Board Game Geek.

In addition to discussing the story behind that game, Dan, Carl and Mike have a wide ranging conversation that includes, but isn't limited to:

Dan's impressions of this year's Essen Spiel which he absolutely did not attend.
Mike and Carl's impressions of this year's Essen Spiel which they absolutely did attend.
Kendal Mint Cake.
Urinal Cakes, plus bonus toilet discussion.
Extra bonus toilet serenades.
Teaching children how to play Poirot.
How people in the North of England count sheep.

All of this, plus Dan's Soundtrack game, A Few Acres of Rubbish, and a disgusting amount of board game discussion.

For more information about Kelp, check out https://kelpgame.com/

Kelp Preview Kickstarter Page:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wonderbowgames/kelp-shark-vs-octopus-2-player-asymmetrical-game

Launches November 7th