Best Forth And Ten Podcasts (2025)

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Plugging In 1:04:18

2d ago1:04:18

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This time, Tom shares his adventures in Mexico, and Julie has tales to tell from Greece. Then, we kick of our discussion of video games that feel like board games with Eric's obsession with Blue Prince, before moving on to a bunch of other electronic games, including some that have made the leap to boardgames. We open up the mailbag for a question …

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Learning to Say No Effectively to Fascism – Episode 117

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To say NO to the forces and practices of fascism in the U.S., effectively enough to stop it, can be frightening. We will borrow from the DBT skills training model, explaining ways to acquire, strengthen, and generalize the skill of saying NO in hopes that each of us can find our voice and make a difference. View video version of this podcast…

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Where Do Boardgames Come From? 1:19:19

16d ago1:19:19

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Tom is busy moving the studio, so Julie and Eric invite Robert Geistlinger from Arcane Wonders (and also Julie's husband) to join in a discussion about boardgame production. Where do the materials that go into our games come from? What do you look for in a manufacturer? And why doesn't everybody print their games in Cleveland? And of course, we clo…

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When Hell is an Attack on Democracy – Episode 116 56:35

19d ago56:35

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In this podcast, Charlie draws from DBT in search of ways to understand the current assault on democracy in the United States, and to become more effective at taking care of oneself and acting more effectively. View video version of this podcastBy Charlie Swenson, MD

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Where Credit is Due 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

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Today, we focus on what designers should do when they've built a design on an existing game. How much borrowing is too much borrowing? We also look ahead to some upcoming events, share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and run through our latest batch of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:49 - Tom's Apology 01:25 - Dice Tower Cruise and Dice Tower E…

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Life, The Universe, and Everything in the Rulebook 1:11:33

1M ago1:11:33

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We kick off this episode with some chit-chat regarding the moving of Dice Tower HQ, some upcoming events, Tom's efforts to impress the chef at a Japanese restaurant, and the most played games at Dice Tower West. A listener question leads us to discuss the layout of rulebooks and how best to do so. We share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and clos…

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Western Expansion 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

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This time, we are recording in person at Dice Tower West (with some new mics!). We talk specifics about our new-ish venue for DTW, and then get more general with a chat about our convention strategies and planning. The Tale of Boardgaming Horror is one for the ages, and we close the show with some Roses, Thorns, Hula Hoops, and Crossovers. 00:47 - …

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - GOOOOOOAL! 55:12

2M ago55:12

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This time, we're talking sports, and how game designers can best emulate them. Plus, Horror, Hula Hoops, Roses, and Thorns. 00:59 - Announcements: Dice Tower West and East 02:04 - Sports Boardgames 20:10 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror 25:48 - Charcuterie 30:24 - 1 A.M. Jailbreak 33:07 - Helionox Chronicles 37:47 - Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Secon…

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Upping the Ante 58:33

3M ago58:33

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This time, Eric gives an update on his Middle School Game Night before the gang launches into a discussion of how playing games for tangible prizes changes the vibe at the table. Then, we move on to a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, check the mailbag, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:48 - Announcements: Gamefound, Dice Tower West 02:33 …

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Talk At The Table 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

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Tom complains about the cold before we all discuss forms of Table Talk. What just bends the rules, and what breaks the game? We share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, a couple of questions from the mailbag, and some new Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:40 - It's cold in Florida 01:41 - Gamefound - SupportDicetower.com 02:11 - Dice Tower East and …

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Buoyant Breakfast 2025 54:20

4M ago54:20

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On board the Dice Tower Cruise 2025, Tom, Julie, and Eric run through their holiday gaming opportunities. Julie asks how we prefer to to vacation, and we end the show with a bunch of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops that we encountered on the ship. 00:44 - We're on a Ship 01:32 - Holiday Happenings 02:18 - Star Realms Rise of Empire 07:59 - Ito, Jackb…

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM FORTH AND TEN 1:12:43

5M ago1:12:43

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Looking Back at 2024 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

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Julie and Eric spend some time recapping PAX Unplugged before all of us take a look at the year that was 2024. What was the easiest game to teach? The game that you'd best set aside a day to play? The Hoopiest Hula Hoop? All will be revealed, dear listener! 01:00 - PAX Unplugged Recap 14:03 - The Quiet House 16:49 - Star Trek TNG VCR Game 20:41 - 2…

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F&10 | CFB Playoffs, Chapel Bill, and Pretty Privlidge 57:26

5M ago57:26

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F&10 | Animal Slavery, College Football Playoffs, and Caitlin Clark's Home Run 1:12:50

5M ago1:12:50

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Mission: Middle School 56:39

5M ago56:39

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This time, Eric is looking for advice from Julie and Tom about running a game night at his son's Middle School. How deep a hole has he dug for himself? Plus, a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, a question from the Listener Mailbag, and a bouquet of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:47 - Dice Tower Winter Spectacular 02:24 - Tom's Anniversary Cruise, …

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F&10 | Broke Dads, Flag Planting, and QB Love Lives 57:21

5M ago57:21

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Delicious Cardboard 57:02

6M ago57:02

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Tom, Julie, and Eric share some Thanksgiving recipes before launching into a discussion of how designers tackle the theme of cooking in games. We have a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror that pushes our Angry Button, and we close the show with a Thorn-heavy set of games played. 00:57 - Announcements: Dice Tower East, West, and Cruise 2026 02:22 - Than…

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F&10 | Paul vs Tyson, Cowboys are Poverty, and did Obama fart too much? 1:01:45

6M ago1:01:45

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F&10 | Weird Dream Concerts, College Football Chaos, and Tigers Fight in the Sky 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Trendy 1:05:52

6M ago1:05:52

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Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss some Thanksgiving plans before reacting to some recent manufacturing trends in the boardgame industry, from environmentally friendly choices, to the insistance that every game have a custom insert. Our Tale of Boardgaming Horror is a case of mistaken identity, and we close the show with some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoop…

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F&10 | Laughing Through Election Results, College Football Playoffs & NFL Dumpster Fires! 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

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F&10 | Special Halloween Blackout Episode 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Future Proof 1:08:38

6M ago1:08:38

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This time, Tom looks forward to the CMON Expo, while Eric and Julie talk about their plans for PAX Unplugged. We discuss best practices for publishers when they know an expansion is coming. We share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and close the show with a Spooky set of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:58 - Announcements: Dice Tower West, PAX Un…

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F&10 | Bronny's Debut, Browns Boos, and Free Cookie Monster 1:17:50

7M ago1:17:50

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F&10 | New Lions, Old Embiid, and Good Morning Toledo 1:01:27

7M ago1:01:27

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Best and Wurst of Essen 2024 1:04:51

7M ago1:04:51

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Tom and Julie are back from Germany with stories to tell. We talk about the crowds, events, snacks, and games of Spiel before shuffling through a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror. And we close the show with some of our latest Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:02 - Back-to-Back WSBG and Spiel 06:10 - Crowds at Spiel 11:23 - Tom and Julie Together (Bri…

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F&10 | Rodgers is Washed, Bama is Booted, and is Hurricane Prep Dumb? 59:09

7M ago59:09

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