In this episode, Brandon goes Source-hunting in Divinity, and Chris goes Nazi-hunting in Wolfenstein II. That’s it. That’s all we got. We play games and then talk about them. What do you want from us?

August 30, 2018

Aug 30th, 2018 35m 24s

In this episode, Brandon takes us back to the grand strategy of Through the Ages and the somewhat insufficient Thunderstone Advance. Chris gives us the scoop on the Trade and Intrigue expansion for Orléans and beats the wealthy at their own gam

August 16, 2018

Aug 16th, 2018 49m 29s

In this episode, Brandon demonstrates the power of the French in Empires, while Chris demonstrates the lack of theme of the French in Orléans. Farmers and luxuries and automation! Vive les boardgames!

July 26, 2018

Jul 27th, 2018 50m 36s

In this episode, Brandon let’s us know what it’s like to to play One Deck Dungeon on his black mirror, followed by a deep dive into Dice Forge, a game in which you... forge... dice... Chris reminds us that he thought the Spiel des Jahres winner

July 12, 2018

Jul 12th, 2018 36m 59s

In this episode, Brandon explores the ancient complexities of the game Julius Caesar called “Knights of the Old Republic,” and Chris accidentally blue himself. Turns out there is no Dana, only Azul.

June 29, 2018

Jun 30th, 2018 40m 43s

In this episode, Brandon reminds us that One Deck Dungeon is as good as Chris said, while Chris waggles his finger at house rules, then suggests a house rule for his favorite game...

June 14, 2018

Jun 15th, 2018 39m 32s

In this episode, Brandon tells us everything he thinks about the new expansion/update to Stellaris. Chris gets his brain invaded by the Antiquity worm, but more importantly, he’s played One Deck Dungeon a whole lot. Poop emojis comin’ atcha.

May 31, 2018

May 31st, 2018 44m 42s

In this episode, Brandon regales us with the complexities of Tournament at Camelot, including the difference between a poison apple and a sword. Chris takes two turns as he describes the other The King is Dead and the absolute plague of fun in

May 17, 2018

May 17th, 2018 39m 33s

In this episode, Brandon fills us in on Battletech and how very, very different it might be from Mechwarrior Online, and Chris can’t stop talking about how tight and restrictive The King Is Dead is. We keep it to a nice, listenable 40 minutes,

May 3, 2018

May 3rd, 2018 49m 27s

In this episode, Brandon updates us on MWO updates and “finds” a “path” to the “stars.” Chris plays through the latest game in the “Kratos angrily kills everything” series and lets us know what’s up. Mechwarrior Online updates - 01:26 Starfinde

April 12, 2018

Apr 12th, 2018 38m 22s

In this episode, we talk about games to play while bar-hopping, the Whitehack RPG, BattleCon, and the Ascension app. Boy, it’s a good thing we didn’t play more games over the past couple of weeks, or we would never have been able to keep this u

April 12, 2018

Apr 12th, 2018 38m 22s

March 22, 2018

Mar 23rd, 2018 39m 35s

In this episode, Chris revisits some games from a decade ago, Brandon gets sucked into the Stardew Valley void, and we talk about Fugitive (and whether or not catching a fugitive constitutes “taking a prisoner”). Brandon’s Mushroom Farm - 01:36

March 15, 2018

Mar 15th, 2018 20m 38s

In this episode, Chris talks about D&D, OSR, Whitehack, and how that last one does really cool stuff in its magic system.

March 8, 2018

Mar 8th, 2018 45m 51s

In this episode, Brandon finally gets to brag about his stock market gains... he also mentions an actual game (playing Sentinels of the Multiverse at that restaurant Farva likes with all the goofy sh*t on the walls). Chris regales us with his e

March 1st, 2018

Mar 1st, 2018 15m 6s

In this very, very short episode, Chris fills us in on what’s up with the Godbound game we’ve been playing, and how to have success with imposter syndrome in A Fake Artist Goes to New York.

February 10, 2018

Feb 10th, 2018 33m 4s

In this episode, we laugh about our Godbound game, play some old favorites (Mechwarrior Online and One Night Ultimate Werewolf), and some new games that may (or may not) be Chris’ jam. Godbound - 00:52 Mechwarrior Online - 06:00 One Lunch Ultim

January 25, 2018

Jan 25th, 2018 41m 19s

In this episode, we talk about the troubles of bards as they gain levels in D&D, the troubles of demigods as they try to fight mortal heroes in Godbound, and the troubles of fudging in games. D&Days go by... - 01:30 Godbound - 07:57 ...and fudg

January 11, 2018

Jan 11th, 2018 39m 11s

In this episode, Brandon talks about his experiences with Betrayal at House on the Hill, a game about exploring a haunted house, and Chris talks about his experiences with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a game about exploring Hyrule.

December 28, 2017

Dec 28th, 2017 55m 51s

In this episode, and we look back over the past year to review our favorite games we played, our least favorites, and then we throw out some expectations for 2018. Favorite games in 2017 - 02:12 Least Favorites - 25:22 Looking to 2018 - 39:47 C

December 14, 2017

Dec 14th, 2017 37m 4s

In this episode, we try out a new, shorter, more focused format, and discuss the madcap shenanigans of EA with the latest Star Wars video games, and the complexity that comes from the simple rules of Mini Rails. EA really messed up - 01:27 Mini

Episode 122a: Heroes Wanted and Just Cause 3

Nov 16th, 2017 1h 6m

In this episode, Brandon relates a tale of influence gone wrong and Chris sharks noobs in Power Grid. We also talk a bit about our Godbound game, what’s up with the Burning Wheel Codex, and of course, our games of the week. Star Wars Galaxy of

Episode 121b: I Must Have Powers!

Nov 2nd, 2017 59m 45s

In this episode, we discuss the ever-presence of magical powers in RPGs and why they are so significant. What makes them so important to so many games that listing off more than one or two is difficult? What purpose do they serve, in-character

Episode 120b: Never Again!... Probably

Oct 19th, 2017 54m 29s

In this episode, we discuss many of the games that we will most likely never play again, and most importantly, why! Is this always a bad thing? What makes you not want to play a game again? When will the madness end? Could this possibly be good

Episode 120a: BraveRats or R

Oct 12th, 2017 1h

In this episode, we discuss some video games and also some board games. We even have time for some RPGs! Through the Ages, Godbound, Valor RPG, BraveRats... if you want to learn more, dig in. Through the Ages Board Game App Port - 01:03 Godboun