Topic - GenCon 2021! In this episode, I finally get the chance to meet a long time friend to both the show and myself, Erik Carl. We spend some time catching up then discuss the convention.Hosts - Dan, Erik CarlMedia - Metagamers A

Interviews – EP 19 – John Scott Tynes – Puppetland

Aug 30th, 2021 1h 15m

Topic - In one of my favorite interviews ever, I had the pleasure of sitting down with someone who changed the way I looked at story structure, character developement, and gaming as a whole.John Scott Tynes wrote Puppetland more than 20 ye

Interviews – EP 19 – John Scott Tynes – Puppetland

Feb 3rd, 2017 1h 15m

Interviews -EP 18 – Escape Room – The Game

Sep 30th, 2016 6m 22s

Topic - Live from GenCon 2016! I was invited to a special, after-hours edition of the live action escape room the Spin Master Games had erected to support the release of their new game, "Escape Room - The Game". While I was there, I snagg

Interviews – EP 17 – Ice Cool

Sep 21st, 2016 8m 55s

Topic - Live from GenCon 2016! I was able to spend a few minutes talking with Egils Grasmanis From Brain Games about their new, super fun dexterity games "Ice Cool" We talk a little about the design process and how the idea for one of the

Interviews – EP 16- Frank DiCola

Sep 10th, 2016 1h

Topic - I was finally able to sit down with Frank DiCola, the creator of Mr. Game!, one of my favorite family games EVER! In this episode, we discuss Mr. Game!, the nature of its design, and some house rules. Frank also gives a little insight

Interviews – Ep 15 – Project Quintet

Nov 12th, 2014 32m 35s

Topic - In this interview from GenCon 2014, I was able to sit down with Joseph and Carmine of Project Quintet and talk a little about gaming and geekdom in general as well as their bridge simulation and galaxy conquest game, "Project Quintet."

Interviews – Ep 14 – Sean Fannon

Sep 18th, 2014 52m 44s

Hands down the BEST interview from GenCon!I had the pleasure of once again catching up with Sean Fannon of Evil Beagle games. We cover a lot of ground in this one, so hold on tight! Enjoy!Host - Dan WhorlSpecial Guest - Sean Fannon (Evil

Gamecast – Ep 45 – Happy Belated Birthday To Us!

Aug 22nd, 2014 1h 6m

Topic - In this episode, we talk about games that we hate and how to make them better. Also, we take a look at the last 2 years of podcasting and the misadventures that came with them. This is not a standard episode of the Gamecast, so if thi

Gamecast – Ep 44 – Is Another Man’s Treasure

Jul 31st, 2014 1h 9m

Topic - In this episode, we talk about reward mechanics, loot, and ways to make them interesting in game.Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, and LucasMedia - Be sure to check out and support the Tsunamicon Kickstarter, a National level

Interviews – Ep 13 – Erik Carl

Jul 29th, 2014 58m 42s

Special Guest - Erik CarlTopic: I had the great pleasure of sitting down with my good friend, host and Executive Producer of Metagamers Anonymous, and patriarch of the Prismatic Tsunami community, Erik Carl. We discussed gaming with kids and

Gamecast – Ep 43 – 5th Edition D&D – Our First Impressions

Jul 16th, 2014 1h 35m

Topic - In this episode, we make a few announcements, discuss what we've been doing lately, and have our first argument er....discussion about the 5th Editionof Dungeons and Dragons. Hold on tight, this one gets a little bumpy!Hosts - Dan, M

Tangents! – Incident 4

May 9th, 2014 35m

Topic - The debut of "Geek and Destroy"Special Guest(s) - Bryan King (CarpeGM Gamecast) and Joe Jakul (A guy we know)Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrigh

Gamecast – Ep 42 – The Dangers of Social Engineering

Apr 5th, 2014 1h 23m

Topic - In this episode, we discuss player agency, character sovereignty and control, and what happens when those concepts are compromised.Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, and LucasThe intro music is :Corner (Instrumental)Blue

Tangents! – Incident 3

Mar 28th, 2014 39m 53s

Topics Discussed: The Wisconsin Cheese Cartel / The Soundtrack to Our LivesSpecial Guest(s) - Bryan King (CarpeGM Gamecast) - Kyle Mccauley (The Backwards CompatiblePodcast)Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affilia

Gamecast – Ep 41- Godzilla and Mickey Mouse Walk Into a Bar….

Mar 21st, 2014 1h 13m

Topic - In this episode, Mack and Steve accidentally drop some content bombs on our horizon that include a Godzilla game that sounds fantastic and Alignment Discussion version 1.5 occurs. As a result, we didn't quite make it to the topic that

Tangents! – Incident 2

Mar 14th, 2014 23m 20s

Topics Discussed: Flava Whitman / Birthday DebacleSpecial Guest(s) - Kyle McCauley (The Backwards Compatible Podcast)Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the CarpeGM Gamecast. All copyrights,feed informa

Gamecast – Ep 40 – Johnny Applesode

Mar 7th, 2014 1h 20m

Topic - Joined by a new addition to the show, our good friend Garber, we discuss Twitch Plays Pokemon and a newly released game. Then I lead the guys down a rambling path of rapid fire topics suggested by YOU, the listeners....Enjoy!Hosts -

Gamecast – Ep 39 – Wolfisher and Hungrier

Feb 28th, 2014 1h 7m

Topic - In this episode, we're joined once again by Matt Parody of the Probably Questionable Podcast. We hit the ground running with "What's on Our Horizons" and play a "New" game. Hilarity ensues.....Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and s

Tangents! – Incident 1

Feb 21st, 2014 50m 16s

Topics Discussed:~The Dangers of Being Inspired~ Beanboozled!Special Guest(s) - Kyle McCauley, David Frazier (both of The Backwards Compatible Podcast)Tangents! is a supplementary podcast, produced in affiliation with the Carpe

Gamecast- Ep 38 – The Outsider

Feb 17th, 2014 1h 9m

Topic - In this episode, we're short a couple of hosts, so we make the best of the situation with Kyle from the Backwards Compatible Podcast sitting in. We have a lively discussion about the pros and cons of brick walls and scary carpets, als

Gamecast – Ep 37 – Hello Again

Feb 7th, 2014 1h 10m

Topic - In this episode, we discuss at length what has been on our horizons and later talk about some goals and resolutions for the new year. Enjoy!Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, SteveMedia - Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition (Kickstarter)Mous

Gamecast – Ep 36 – Traditions

Dec 30th, 2013 52m 14s

Topic - In this episode, we tackle yet another listener email and discuss the use of holidays and traditions as plot points in your RPGsHosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, and SteveMedia - Dan Supported - The SILVERSHIELDSThe interstitial

Gamecast – Episode 35 – Game Store Weirdos

Dec 24th, 2013 49m 58s

Topic - In this episode, we announce the winner of our Game Store Weirdos contest and share some of our own weirdo stories.Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, and TylerMedia - Online fundraising for Metagamers Anonymous 2013 Holiday Charit

Interviews – Ep 12 – Thieves Den Gaming

Dec 21st, 2013 7m 18s

Yet another interview from Archon 2013I stumbled upon Meric and Kayla and had no idea that I was about to step into a renaissance era game store,,,,complete with period games and accessories!You may also be able to find a few more contempor