The Married with Board Games Podcast

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MWBG #21 - Top 5 Games Played with 2 Players Jul 05, 2017

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On episode 21 of The Married with Board Games Podcast, we review three games: Four, Concept, and Kanagawa.Lara brings us Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts from tastesbetterfromscratch.com in her latest Game Night Grub Segment.Then we list our top 5 favorite games to play 2 player.Time stamps:Announcements: 1:12Four Review: 5:15Concept Review: 10:30Kanagawa Review: 18:45Game Night Grub : 25:47Top 5 Games for 2 Players: 29:51Contact Information: 49:10 Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

MWBG #20 - Do you get Con Envy? Jun 21, 2017

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On episode 20, we introduce some new segments!
First, we announce the winner of a copy of Exit: The Game! Then we talk about Flatline from Renegade Games, Unlock: The Island of Dr. Goorse from Space Cowboys, and Near and Far from Red Raven Games.
We introduce the first entry in our Board Game Trailers segment, where we envision games that should not be movies, as movies. The first subject to get this treatment is Hungry Hungry Hippos.
We head into a brief Game Night Grub segment, and then introduce another new segment, Rule Book Mad Libs!
Finally, we end the show discussing Con Envy. DO you get envious of people who go to all those awesome conventions? How do you deal with it??
TIMESTAMPS
Welcome - 00:15
Contest Winner - 02:13
Flatline - 03:35
Unlock - 16:50
Near and Far - 27:03
Board Game Trailers - 37:14
Game Night Grub - 44:34
Rule Book Mad Libs - 47:48
Discussion: Con Envy 54:03
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MWBG #19 - Filler games with Green Couch Games Publisher Jason Kotarski Jun 07, 2017

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Episode 19 is a fantastic episode if we do say so ourselves! We begin with the announcement of a contest. Fill out a survey about our podcast and be entered to win a copy of Exit: The Game! Listen for all the details. Winner will be announced in episode 20 on June 21st. Link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSM68M6
Speaking of Exit: The Game, we also review a couple of entries in the series.
We also have a GREAT discussion with Jason Kotarski, publisher at Green Couch Games. We talk about the many hats he wears, where filler games fit into the board gaming hobby, and then we each give our top 5 filler games!
Jason also announces what is coming up next for Green Couch Games. Thanks so much to Jason for joining us on the show!
You can get more information about Green Couch Games here:
http://www.greencouchgames.com/
https://www.facebook.com/greencouchtabletop/
https://twitter.com/GreenCouchGames
TIMESTAMPS:
Contest Announcement: 2:23
Exit: The Game Review: 4:30
Discussion with Jason Kotarski: 15:38
Top 5 filler games with Jason Kotarski: 38:02
What’s next for Green Couch Games: 1:10:28
How to contact us and reviews: 1:19:52

MWBG #18 - Let's talk theme May 24, 2017

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On episode 18 of the Married with Board Games Podcast, we discuss some games that we've played recently, including Konja, Burgle Bros., and Pandemic Iberia.
Lara has ANOTHER s'mores recipe for Game Night Grub.
And we have a discussion on theme! What is theme? Is it important? Are there themes that are turn-offs to friends and partners? What are our favorite themes?

MWBG #17 - Top large-group games May 10, 2017

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On episode 17, we review Bulls & Bears, Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island, and Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective.
Lara has a healthy but tasty Game Night Grub Recipe, and then we share our top games for large groups.
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MWBG #16 - Anger in gaming Apr 26, 2017

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On this episode, we discuss games that have succeeded in making us angry and give some tips on how to deal with anger in gaming.
We also talk about Diceborn Heroes, Colony, and Plants Vs. Zombies Heroes.
Spencer takes over for a Lara-approved Game Night Grub segment and we have some pretty neat announcements to share.
Check out marriedwithbg.com for the Game Night Grub recipe.

MWBG #15 - Favorite Cooperative Games Apr 12, 2017

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On episode 15, we discuss Rock Paper Wizard, Mascarade, and Lords of Waterdeep. Lara has a Texan flavored Game Night Grub Recipe, and we list our favorite cooperative games of all time.
For the full recipe, visit marriedwithbg.com

MWBG #14 - Take it easy! Mar 29, 2017

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On this episode, we recount our experience from FallsCon and have some nice things to say about SpyGlass Games. We discuss Raptor from Matagot Games, Scythe from StoneMaier Games, Escape Room: The Game from Spin Master, and Fury of Dracula Third Edition from Fantasy Flight and Games Workshop.
Lara has a very refreshing Game Night Grub Recipe.
And our topic of the show is: In what situations is it okay to take it easy on someone when playing a game?
For the full Game Night Grub recipe, visit marriedwithboardgames.com.

MWBG #13 - Talkin family games with the Family Gamers Mar 15, 2017

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On our thirteenth episode, we are joined by special guests Andrew and Anitra Smith from The Family Gamers Podcast!
First we mention two Kickstarter games, Sigil: Powers of War and Cauldron Master. We also give our thoughts on a new cooperative deck building game called VENOM Assault!
Our Game Night Grub Recipe, Bacon Maple Crack, is courtesy of The Family Gamers this week.
Andrew recounts his trip to PAX East, and then we discuss some great games for families to play together as recommended by Andrew and Anitra. Visit marriedwithbg.com for the recipe and links to the games discussed.

MWBG #12 - Our top Lovecraftian games Feb 28, 2017

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In episode 12, we give our thoughts on T.I.M.E Stories: Prophecy of Dragons, Bavarian Holiday, London Dread, and Sheriff of Nottingham.
Lara's Game Night Grub recipe puts a new spin on the classic Smores.
And then we discuss our top games inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft.
Visit marriedwithbg.com for the Game Night Grub Recipe.

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