The Married with Board Games Podcast

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MWBG #11 - Humble Beginnings Feb 08, 2017

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In the first part of the episode 11, we review a game coming to Kickstarter, Sorcerer's Skirmish, along with Holmes: Sherlock and Mycroft, Clank!, and Five Tribes.
Lara's Game Night Grub recipe is Easy Asian Steak Bites.
We are also going back to our roots when we first started gaming as a couple. We'll talk about three games that are special to us, even if no one else thinks they are that great.
Find the full Game Night Grub recipe on our website, marriedwithbg.com.

MWBG # 10 - Tips and tricks for tiny gamers Jan 31, 2017

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In episode 10 of the Married with Board Games Podcast, we discuss our first Kickstarter preview of 2017, Rabbit Island: Explore, Build, Conquer. We also talk about Dastardly Dirigibles from Fireside Games, Celestia from Quick Simple Fun Games, and Above and Below from Red Raven Games.
There is no Game Night Grub segment this week, but next episode will more than make up for it.
And finally, for our topic of the week, we discuss how we game around the distraction of small children, as well a how we include our children in the hobby.

MWBG #9 - You do You Jan 11, 2017

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In our first episode of 2017, we share our thoughts on some great small box games, Wok on Fire from Green Couch Games and Martial Art from Spider Goat Games. Then we up the ante by talking about Starfall by Scott Almes and published by IDW and Pandasaurus Games and Adrenaline published by CGE.
Lara has a sweet game night grub recipe, and in our topic of the show, we discuss comparing yourself to other gamers - how it happens, why we think it's bad, and how to stop doing it!
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Recipe from: http://cookiesandcups.com/texas-sheet-cake-cookies/#_a5y_p=3030526
makes 24 cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
½ cup butter, room temperature
? cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1? cup flour
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Icing
½ cup butter
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
3 Tbsp milk
2½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat, set aside.
3. In bowl of stand mixer beat butter and sugar together until light, scraping sides frequently.
4. Add in egg and vanilla and continue mixing until incorporated. Mix in baking powder and salt.
5. Turn mixer to low and slowly add in flour. Dough will be thick.
6. In a microwave safe bowl heat chocolate chips on high in 30 second increments until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds.
7. Mix melted chocolate directly into cookie dough until evenly mixed.
8. Drop dough by a measured tablespoon sized mounds onto baking sheet. Ba

MWBG #8 - Spencer and Lara's top games of 2016 Dec 14, 2016

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In episode 8 of the Married with Board Games Podcast, we give our thoughts on Brass Empire, Temporum, and Escape: The Curse of the Temple.
A tasty Game Night Grub recipe offers a new way to enjoy pizza, and we end the episode talking about our top 5 games of 2016.

MWBG #7 - All we want for Christmas is... Dec 01, 2016

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In episode seven we talk about Chariot Race, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, and Colt Express!
Lara has a simple, but effective Game Night Grub recipe, and we end the episode discussing the top 5 games we hope Santa will bring us for Christmas.

MWBG #6 - Family gathering-approved games! Nov 14, 2016

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In episode six we have a few important announcements about some special projects.
We give our thoughts about Nosferatu, Bang! The Dice Game, and Islebound.
Lara has a delicious - and portable - game night grub recipe, and we end the episode with our recommendations of games you can take to family gatherings during the holidays.
Recipe from madewithhappy.com
Loaded Tater Tot Skewers
Ingredients: Bag of Tater Tots 8 slices of bacon, chopped 1 cup of cheese, grated 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning skewers
Instructions
1. Cook your tater tots according to directions until golden brown in color. Ours was in a 425 degree oven for 2030 minutes.
2. Once you pull them out of the oven, let cool for approximately 25 minutes until you can skewer them onto the skewers. I suggest 67 per skewer.
3. Once on the skewers and on the pan, sprinkle ranch dressing over each of tater tots.
4. Then sprinkle the bacon and then the cheese.
5. Into the oven for an additional 10 minutes unti

MWBG #5 - Interview with Designer Jason Allen Nov 02, 2016

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Episode five is a very special episode! First we talk about some games! Those include Ascended Kings, Freya's Folly, The Refuge and Police Precinct Second Edition.
There is no Game Night Grub segment because we had the pleasure of interviewing game designer Jason Allen!
Jason is the designer of Ascended Kings and he joins us to tell us all about it.

MWBG #4 - Money, money, money! Oct 22, 2016

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In our fourth episode, we have a tale of unfortunate events. We discuss Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle and Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk.
A new game night grub recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and we end the episode discussing how to live frugally as a gamer when you also have a family to take care of.
Home made brownie recipe from iambaker.net
Dry Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup butter melted, then cooled
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Sift together all dry ingredients. Place into a jar or airtight container.On a gift tag or label write the wet ingredients and quantities and then directions. \"Melt butter and set aside to cool slightly. In a medium bowl, beat two eggs with the vanilla. Add in and gently stir dry ingredients. Pour the melted butter into brownie mixture and mix until just incorporated. Spread batter in a prepared 8-inch square pan and bake for 20-22 minutes at 350 degrees.\"

MWBG #3 - A few of our favorite games Oct 05, 2016

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In episode three we talk about Tides of Madness, Beyond Baker Street, Mission: Red Planet Second Edition, and Potion Explosion.
A new game night grub segment puts a new spin on chicken and waffles, and we end the episode discussing our personal favorites to play as a married couple.
Chicken & Waffle Sliders
Author: A Food, Folks and Fun Original!
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients: frozen mini waffles, toasted chicken tenders, cooked {real} maple syrup toothpicks
Instructions
1. Slice your cooked chicken fingers into 34 pieces each. Break your toasted mini waffles apart.
2. Sandwich 1 piece of chicken between 2 mini waffles. Secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.
Notes
Cook up as many waffles and chicken fingers as needed. As a rule of thumb, 1 chicken finger will get you about 34 sliders.
Recipe by Food, Folks and Fun at http://foodfolksandfun.net/2014/01/gamedayeatschickenwafflesliders/

MWBG # 2 - Super Awesome Gaming Weekend! Sep 21, 2016

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In this episode, we're recording from a cabin in the East Texas woods! We talk about our Super Awesome Gaming Weekend in which we logged almost 30 plays!
Games we talk about include The Dragon & Flagon, Mansions of Madness: Second Edition, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, and A La Carte.
Plus, Lara's Game Night Grub segment provides an answer to baked potato lovers, and we end the episode with some advice on not forcing gaming on important people in your life.
LOADED BAKED POTATO DIP
(From http://www.browneyedbaker.com/loaded-baked-potato-dip/)
yield:8 to 10 servings
prep time:10 minutes
total time:10 minutes
This loaded baked potato dip combines all of the fantastic flavors of a classic loaded baked potato - sour cream, bacon, cheese and scallions. Scoop away with potato chips!
INGREDIENTS:
16 ounces sour cream
1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cooked and finely chopped
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together. Garnish with extra shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Serve with your favorite potato chips or pretzel crisps. Dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes be

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