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Episode 401: WnW Presents - Brain Waves - Episode 53 - Meddling Wizards Jul 27, 2020

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This is a special We're Not Wizards Presents Episode. Featuring BrainWaves from The Giant Brain. If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch. Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch __________________________________________________________________________________________________ The HQ is on red alert as the news tubes fill up with more information than they can handle. Setting the interns on the problem Iain M and Jamie set about getting the podcast done to reduce the strain on the system whilst Iain C is lost somewhere in the piles of news! This episode we report on the return of Golden Bell to crowdfunding, Wizards having more employee troubles, Twitter Bans, Scrabble bans, deaths, awards and loads more! Headlines Golden Bell Studios launches crowdfunding site https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/hkxaun/golden_bell_studios_is_starting_their_own/ https://www.thegrowingtreehouse.com/ Wizards Employee Troubles https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/dd-wotc-employee-quits-sparking-uproar.html https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/dd-wotc-issues-apology-community-demands-action.html https://twitter.com/DungeonCommandr/status/1279208531103629312 Wizards bans twitch streamer https://www.geeknative.com/74391/wizards-of-the-coast-bans-twitch-streamer-in-sexy-content-row/?utm_content=buffer60385&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Eric Lang twitter ban https://www.facebook.com/eric.lang.1217/posts/10158245957480856 https://www.facebook.com/eric.lang.1217/posts/10158247949970856 News Mythic Update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/time-of-legends-joan-of-arc/posts/2893949 Episode 42 https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/02/03/episode-42-parting-ways/ Jim Holloway has Died https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/the-bell-tolls-for-jim-holloway.html Dice Tower Awards https://www.dicetowernews.com/article/winners-13th-annual-dice-tower-awards-announced Scrabble bans offensive words https://kotaku.com/scrabble-bans-hundreds-of-offensive-words-from-competit-1844301407?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1594179486&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=twitter Edinburgh Games Lab https://historyandgames.shca.ed.ac.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1NppB8MBJuIPclig4kEf_Gcmcz-FHtaXT-5tz0rcvrJgDyKj_T4F61Ivc Asmodee buys Libellud https://www.geeknative.com/74652/growth-hungry-asmodee-buys-dixit-and-mysteriums-libellud/?fbclid=IwAR2bsVMDqq8JdvmrgJJDef_JXJIXwJ5ydDay2PWwBlSe8ZMs5Jq3OrgMJqk Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe https://luckysparrow.co.uk/ Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Use code ROLLWITHBRAINS for 10% off and support the show! Outro Gamemaster Documentary https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/news/board-game-documentary-gamemaster-released Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

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Episode 400: WnW PRESENTS - Tabletop Games Blog - ”Let me illustrate” - Andrew Bosley Jul 22, 2020

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We're Not Wizards Presents. Tabletop Games Blog - "Let Me Illustrate" - with Andrew Bosley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a podcast episode by Tabletop Games Blog. Find out more at tabletopgamesblog.com. Andrew Bosley has been a professional concept artist in the video game industry since 2006 and in 2013 became a freelance concept artist and illustrator. He has worked on games including Everdell, Tapestry, Mission: Red Planet, and Citadels. He is also a game designer and writer. Website: https://www.bosleyart.com/ Email: andrew@bosleyart.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Episode 399: Tim Eisner - Weird City Games - Canopy - The Grimm Forrest - Tidal Blades - Macrame and Improv Jun 14, 2020

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This episode was recorded before the protests. This is why we do not discuss the situation in our conversation. Delighted to be joined by Tim Eisner, designer of such table delights as The Grimm Forrest, The March of The Ants, Tidal Blades and shortly to come to Kickstarter, Canopy. We chat about Tim's creative life from macrame to theatre, getting into design, working with Skybound and going back to his own path with Canopy. Please check out the links to Tim's work and check out Canopy when it comes out very soon on Kickstarter. Links of Notes Board Game Geek Weird City Games Website Facebook Page OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Wesley Cone - HERO | The Card Game Training Together: Heal, Enhance, Recruit, Overcome Jun 07, 2020

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**This episode was recorded before the current protests in the US which is why we don't talk about the situation** Joined by Wesley Cone to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for HERO - The Card Game. We talk about his job as an English Teacher, the importance of his faith, and how he has dealt with the success of the kickstarter campaign. Which you can find out more on the links below. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gwesleycone/hero-the-card-game OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Marc Specter - The Grand Gamers Guild - Endangered - Gorinto Catch Up Jun 05, 2020

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Joined once again by Marc Specter to talk about the Lockdown, working from home and progress reports on both Endangered and Gorinto. LINKS OF NOTES https://grandgamersguild.com/ https://www.facebook.com/grandgamersguild/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/33845/grand-gamers-guild https://twitter.com/grndgmrsgld OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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EPISODE 400 (under duress) - Gaby and Jerry - Board Game Snobs - Upper Class Chat May 31, 2020

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Joined by The Board Game Snobs, Gaby and Jerry, to kind of have a conversation about Board Games, and end up talking about important Scottish people and maybe board games, actually probably not. If you haven't checked out their show, and want to listen to a show that actually talks about board games, then by all means give them a listen while you consider your search for something that talks about games. Links of Notes https://www.boardgamesnobs.com/ https://twitter.com/BoardGameSnobs https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/2970 https://boardgamesnobs.podbean.com/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Rita Orlov - Post Curious - The Emerald Flame - Puzzling.. Kind of? May 30, 2020

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Delighted to be joined by Rita Orlov from Post Curious, who joins us to talk about her Kickstarter 'The Emerald Flame' which was coming to Kickstarter at time of recording. We chat about her history with puzzle games, her process for development and why you should consider backing The Emerald Flame. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/postcurious/the-emerald-flame https://www.getpostcurious.com/ https://www.instagram.com/postcurious/ https://www.facebook.com/postcurious https://twitter.com/getpostcurious OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Jesse Camacho - Less Than Kind - Locke and Keye - An Actor’s Life For ME.... May 24, 2020

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Was lucky to be joined by Jesse Camacho, star of the TV Series 'Less than Kind', and now appearing in the Netflix Series 'Locke and Keye'. We chat about his career in acting, getting started in the profession, growing up with a family who are now all actors, his voice work, landing the roles in Less than Kind and Locke and Keye, and our controversial opinions on Star Wars. It was a fun chat, really interesting, and I hope you give it a listen. Links of Notes IMDB Page Instagram Twitter Link To Locke And Keye OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Monique - Game Freak Geek Girl - Girl’s Game Shelf - Delightful Rambling May 22, 2020

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I'm joined by one of the most positively energetic people in the tabletop media space, Monique, the Game Freak Geek Girl, who recently joined The Girl's Game Shelf as social media manager, and who's positive energy is as infectious as you'll ever meet. I had a total blast in this episode and it was a honour to record Monique. Links of Notes Twitter Instagram Girl's Game Shelf Girl's Game Shelf Youtube OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Jeffrey Kornberg - The Dragon’s Tomb - I lack imagination to make funny podcast titles.. May 17, 2020

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Joined by one of the most creative content creators who create stuff from a crate of ideas. Jeffrey Kornberg is known for running The Dragon's Tomb, a learn to play and genius YouTube Channel which is very clever indeed and I hope you check it out. Links Of Notes Twitter The Dragon's Tomb YouTube Offensive Adult Party Game Kickstarter OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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