Best The Geek Allstars Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 286 Top 11 to Try and top 11 to Buy at Gen Con 2025 2:40:55

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Tonight Dan and BJ are back for the 4th year in a row to talk about a TON of games for this year's Gen Con. We will talk about the top 11 to Try which are Demo only games which cannot be purchased and the top 11 to Buy at the con. We will naturally give a bevvy of more games just b/c we can't stop talking about games. What are you looking forward t…

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Episode 285 SPOILER ALERT! Superman 2:08:01

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Tonight Dan, Brad, David, Ryan and Marty take on a super sized and SUPER movie in a very special SPOILER ALERT! Episode. Be warned we will SPOIL the movie but we will talk about what we thought of the movie the cast the characters the story and the director and direction of the DC movie universe going forward. Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 284- Interview with Burky from Game Toppers 1:00:09

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Greetings Programs! Tonight I am glad to be joined by long time friend Kevin Burkhardsmeier or "Burky" From Game Toppers LLC. He's been a good friend of mine for over 10 years and a longtime sponsor of the show. I wanted to talk about the history of Game Toppers and talk deep about what is in this Kickstarter currently going on and give everyone a …

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Episode 283--Justin Ryan Riddle and the Adventuring party drafts 2:30:44

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Greetings programs! That's right tonight we have not 1, but 2! drafts for your listening pleasure. We have two takes on the adventuring party draft, one being more of a traditional party the other being more of a normal take on the party (you will have to listen to find out what that means!). We also talk about some great crowdfunding, TV and games…

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Episode 282 MvM has GAS 2:48:10

3M ago2:48:10

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Tonight Dan and Riddle are joined by David and Ryan from Man Vs Meeple for a fun chat about a lot of things from a nice long conversation about the new Superman Trailer to Andor chat (no spoilers) and of course some games played as well! Feel Free to join our new Discord server as well! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 281 Dan Chris and Riddle forget names of everything 2:27:12

4M ago2:27:12

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Tonight Dan is joined by Chris and Riddle for a whole show of forgetting names of games, movies, actors and just about everything you can think of. We cover a bunch of crowdfunding, a bunch of what we have watched and of course a TON of great games! Thanks for listening

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Episode 280 ATOM Recap with Riddle Ryan and Adam and the Avengers draft! 3:01:28

5M ago3:01:28

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Tonight we are real excited to add two new Allstars to the stable in Ryan from MvM and Adam from Tabletop Vibes! They join Dan and Riddle as we talk about everything and nothing as always but also give an ATOM 25 recap and do the Avengers Draft! It's a great time with some Crowdfunding some TV and what we have been playing. A nice packed episode wi…

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Episode 279 Game of the year 2024! 2:30:21

5M ago2:30:21

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Tonight is our always fun Game of the year show for the games of 2024! Dan Riddle and Adam count down the top 11 games of 2024 and also cover the Schmoe's choice for Listener game of the year as well! Thanks for listening!

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Episode 278 MCGcon Recap With Riddle and Adam 2:42:06

6M ago2:42:06

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Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Adam Hill from Motorcity Gameworks to talk about the recent long weekend of amazing gaming MCGcon. There's a ton of games played we talk about and quite possibly one of the greatest gaming experiences we have had in years. You'll have to wait to see which game that revolved around. We cover a bunch of Crowdfundin…

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Episode 277-- Happy New Year with Dan Riddle and Marty 2:28:03

7M ago2:28:03

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Happy New Year! Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Marty to talk about how the holidays went, what we have been watching and what we have been playing. We also do a nice thorough dive into the Superman Trailer and some thoughts on the movies coming out this year. We cover games such as River of Gold, Lord of the Rings Duel and Formage! Thanks for …

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Episode 276 Christmas rank em and more with Riddle 2:46:04

8M ago2:46:04

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Tonight Dan and Riddle have a whole lot of Christmas and holiday fun talking about our wild Thanksgiving stories, about how we watch a lot of Holiday movies (Yes Dan LOVES Hallmark movies) and we do a cool Christmas Rank 'em and try to guess where we would rank random movies for the rankings. We squeeze in some gaming talk as well! Thanks for liste…

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Episode 275 Gamers for Cures 2024 recap, Revive and River Valley Glassworks 2:39:10

9M ago2:39:10

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Tonight Dan and Chris are Joined by first timer Jeremy Baker to recap the fun of Gamers for Cures 2024. We talk a little about what we have been watching and then give you a bunch of the games we got to play at the most recent Gamers for cures charity event to benefit Turner Syndrome Society of Carolinas and US. we also give a good rundown of a gre…

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Episode 274 The Arcade Game Draft 2:23:33

10M ago2:23:33

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Tonight Dan Riddle, Justin and Marty talk a bit about some Crowd funding some quick hits on what we have been watching and playing and then do one of the most asked for drafts ever. The ARCADE GAME draft. It's a blast and I think you will enjoy all the picks. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 273-- Frosthaven Designer diaries and Unmatched TMNT talk with Justin 2:23:56

11M ago2:23:56

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Tonight Dan and Justin sit down for another "fireside chat". We get to know more about Justin and Restoration games we hit some normal crowdfunding including some GREAT information about the new Unmatched Adventures--TMNT. We also both give our designer diaries about how we designed out guest scenarios for Frosthaven. And of course some what we hav…

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Episode 272 Gen Con Games TV and more With David and Riddle 2:54:32

12M ago2:54:32

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Tonight Dan is joined by Riddle and Waybright as we get into a whole lot of nothing as always. We touch on a nice Gen Con recap, some Crowdfunding, Some chat about the top 100 of BGG, why only Dan seems to like Big Bang, more streaming shows, and even work in a few more Games we have been playing. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!…

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Episode 271-- SPOILER ALERT - Deadpool and Wolverine 2:00:35

1y ago2:00:35

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Back by very popular demand is another SPOILER ALERT this time for Deadpool and Wolverine. As the title implies we do not hold back and we talk all about SPOILERS for the movie. A great cast of movie fans as always as Smoley, Chris, Marty and Dan are here to talk about the good bad and if there's any ugly to this hit about Marvel Jesus. Thanks for …

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Episode 270 Top 11 to Try and Buy at Gen Con 2024 2:12:15

1y ago2:12:15

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BJ from Board Game Gumbo is back with Dan as we give our top 11 lists of games to Try (only available to Demo) and To Buy at Gen Con 2024! Tons of great games you may or may not know will be at the con this year. Tell us what is on your list! Thanks for listening

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Episode 269 Pre 4th Fun, games and SDJ chat 2:53:24

1y ago2:53:24

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Chris is back and he joins Dan and Riddle to talk about a WHOLE lot of things in a very Allstar episode. We of course talk about the SDJ/KDJ announcements and then hit some of what we have been watching and playing and some Crowdfunding as always. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 268 3:04:15

1y ago3:04:15

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Tonight Dan, David and Riddle settle in for a nice healthy discussion of a ton of games we played some crowdfunding and petting dogs. As always a few great Dan-Gents are had for a nice complete show about nothing. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 267 Dabba Walla and the Perfect Album Draft 2:31:09

1y ago2:31:09

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Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Justin Jacobson and Marty Connell for a fun time of movies and TV chat some what we have been playing and an amazing time doing the Perfect Album draft. Let us know what albums you think have ZERO songs to skip on them and are otherwise perfect. Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 266 Slay the Spire the Board Game 2:23:32

1+ y ago2:23:32

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Tonight Riddle is back with Chris and Dan to talk about a bunch of Crowdfunding some movies and actors some of us have never heard of, and a bunch of oldies but goodies games we have played and also a couple of new ones. And Dan gives a nice overview of the new Slay the Spire Board game. Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 265 The Motor City Allstars! 2:02:08

1+ y ago2:02:08

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Tonight Dan gives, Chris Riddle and David the night off and let's Adam Hill and Ben Pinchback take over the show for some amazing Motor City Allstars hijinks! Some amazing KS/gamefound talk and tons of what we have been watching and playing, and maybe a game or two! Also back River Valley Glass Works! Thanks for listening.…

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Episode 264-- Game of the Year 2023 2:10:45

1+ y ago2:10:45

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Tonight Dan, Chris Riddle and Waybright are back as always to do our top 11 Board Games of 2023. We also have our Schmoe's choice (listeners choice) It's a fun time with a few Dang-ents as a group as always. Hope you enjoy and as always thanks for listening!

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Episode 263 Justin, Riddle and Federation 2:15:30

1+ y ago2:15:30

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Tonight Justin and Riddle Join Dan as we go into a bunch of Crowdfunding, what we have been playing what we have been watching some news from Restoration Games and A nice overview and thoughts on Federation, a solid medium euro from Eagle-Gryphon. Thanks for listening

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Episode 262 Post Motor City Con Marrakesh and Wonderlands War 2:38:11

1+ y ago2:38:11

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Tonight Dan Chris and Riddle talk about some new KS, a few things we watched, and then cover a bunch of games we played at Motor City Con in Detroit, including Marrakesh and Wonderlands War. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 261- Merry GAS-Mas with David and Riddle 2:44:17

1+ y ago2:44:17

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Happy Holidays and Merry Gas-Mas from all 4 of us this evening (Dan, Chris, Riddle and David) as we talk about some news, Hallmark movies, what else we have been watching and playing and some good recent titles to pick up for gaming over the holiday with the family! Thanks as always for listening!

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Episode 260-- Fireside chat with Riddle 2:22:27

1+ y ago2:22:27

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Tonight Dan and Riddle have a nice long chat about many random topics, including holiday gatherings, gaming with friends and a host of meandering topics, just like youwould expect from us. We also do a bit of a game of Designer Favorite and least favorite where we take a bunch of designers and talk about which of their games are our favorites and w…

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Episode 259 Marty Riddle and the Draft that goes to 11 2:49:45

2y ago2:49:45

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Tonight Dan, Chris and Riddle are joined by Marty from RDTN to talk about some great crowdfunding, some great things we have watched, some what we have been playing and of course the draft of all drafts Songs that go to 11! Thanks for listening

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Episode 258 The Return to Dark Game Toppers With Burky and Justin 1:58:13

2y ago1:58:13

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Tonight Dan and Chris are Joined by Kevin "Burky" Burkhardsmeier and Justin Jacobson, as we talk about The upcoming Game Toppers Kickstarter, Return to Dark Tower Covenant and much much more! We hit on some great Spooky season traditions, some shows and movies we have watched and some games we have played! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 257 AI Art in Games Riddle Is A Skrull and Fall Of Lumen Preview 2:42:22

2y ago2:42:22

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Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Matt Riddle and Brad Smoley as we give you plenty of great Crowdfunding project to check out, a Spirited Talk about AI Art In Games, Some things we have been watching, and some games we have been playing including and Upcoming Release from Twoid Games Fall of Lumen. Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 256 Post Gen Con Distilled and the Villain Draft! 2:50:46

2y ago2:50:46

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Tonight Dan David and BJ are joined by new allstar- Dave Beck from Paverson games to talk all things Distilled and Luthier, our thoughts about Gen Con, A ton of Kickstarters, some what we have been watching and we return to a great Draft where we draft Villains! Thanks for Listening

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Episode 255 Top 11 to Try and buy at Gen Con 23 3:06:48

2y ago3:06:48

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Tonight BJ is back again with Dan and Chris for our annual top 11 to Try and Buy at Gen Con 23. We will let you know about a TON of games you should be checking out that can only be demo'd (To try)( and the best ones we want to buy! We even give you a ton more games as bonus! Sorry about your wallet and thanks for listening!…

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Episode 254 Origins 2023 in Review 2:13:49

2y ago2:13:49

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Dan welcomes Chris Riddle and Hill back as they talk about their trip to Origins 2023 some games they got to play some great food they tried and the fun they had. We also dip into some Crowdfunding currently up. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 253-- Origins Preview Sorta 2:49:19

2y ago2:49:19

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Tonight David and Riddle fill in for Chris and join Dan for a nice long show about everything and everything TV/Movies/Kickstarter what we have been playing both tabletop and Video games AND we eventually get to the Origins Preview. It's a fun one so enjoy and thanks for listening!

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Episode 252-- Spoiler Alert Guardians of the Galaxy 3 1:49:29

2y ago1:49:29

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SPOILER ALERT We are going to talk about the movie and NOT HOLD BACK. We will spoil A LOT of plot details, so please do not listen if you have not seen the movie. Dan and Chris are joined by a great duo of Marty from RDTN, and Brad Smoley who are always amazing guests for these movie review shows. We talk about the Guardians Trilogy and a whole lot…

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Episode 251 David and Mills become Milkmen 2:16:55

2+ y ago2:16:55

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As always a great time is had by all when David Waybright and Josh Mills drop by! We talk about some news, a ton of Crowdfunding including Milkman by Dice Hate Me Games, and as always some things we have been watching and some great games we have been playing. Thanks for listening!

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Episode of 250 Quarter of the way there! 2:51:09

2+ y ago2:51:09

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Dan Chris and Riddle have a great conversation about pretty much everything as you might expect on this great episode 250! We hit on a bunch of Crowdfunding and talk about some things of note in the crowdfunding land, we hit on a bunch of great TV and upcoming Movies and we work in a review of Maximum Apocalypse Wasted Wilds! Thanks for listening…

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Episode 249 Snap! Again with Scott Justin and Riddle 2:31:01

2+ y ago2:31:01

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Tonight Dan is joined by a great cast of Justin Jacobson, Scott Morris and Matt Riddle as we talk a little bit about some Board Gaming news and a whole lot of Our thoughts on how Snap has been over the last few months for us, how it is now and where we would like to see it going, and some Questions from the listeners! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 248 15 min Power Hour and the SNL Character Draft! 3:03:30

2+ y ago3:03:30

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Tonight Dan and Chris are Joined by David Waybright and Brad Smoley to do one of our 15 min Power hours and a SNL Character Draft! The power hour has some movie topics, a sports topic and a painting topic. The Draft as always is a great time and I think everyone will love it and have things we have missed for sure! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 247 Game of the Year 2022 2:47:22

2+ y ago2:47:22

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Tonight Chris and Dan talk about the top 11 Games of the year from 2022! We might also dip into a few Dan-Gents including the big slate announcement from James Gunn and the DCU as well as a few other things we have been watching. BUT what will be the GAS Game of the year for 2022? You'll have to listen to find out! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 246 Painting in the New Year 2:45:33

2+ y ago2:45:33

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Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Breeze from Zephyr Workshop to talk about their upcoming kickstarter for AEGIS Season 2 (KS Jan 17th), and all sorts of other goodness. As usual we talk what we have been watching, what we have been playing and as a bonus we tackle a topic of Commissioning and Painting mini's, and a bit of what we are looking for…

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Episode 245-- Motor City Con Recap with Hill and Riddle 3:14:33

2+ y ago3:14:33

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Tonight Dan and Chris are joined by Adam Hill and Matt Riddle. We talk about a few crowdfunding projects, a bunch of things we have watched and then dive into a BUNCH of great games all of us have played over the last month since the Great gathering in Detroit for Motor City (mini) Con! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 244 So you wanna play Marvel Snap 2:08:04

2+ y ago2:08:04

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Tonight Dan is joined by Justin Jacobson Scott Morris and TC Petty III for a nice long talk about all things Marvel Snap. From Beta to now, what we like what we don't, some tips, some decks, some questions, what we want to see in the future and more! Thanks for listening and let us know if you want to hear more Snap Content!…

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Episode 243 David and Robb's annual Oct Visit and the Halloween Game Draft 3:34:09

3y ago3:34:09

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David and Robb drop by for their Annual Oct visit for some Snap, some KS some Snap talk , Some TV/Movie talk, some snap talk, some Games we've been playing And a great old Halloween Game Draft! Thanks for listening!

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Episode 242 Draft IT! With Scott Morris And Riddle 2:37:01

3y ago2:37:01

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Tonight we have a FUN night of visiting with Riddle and Scott Morris from Lucky Duck Games. We hit some industry talk, some Crowd funding and then we play a full game of DRAFT IT with 4 yes 4!! Drafts! Thanks for listening!

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Episode 241 Legends of Void Arcana Rising and much more 2:15:28

3y ago2:15:28

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Today Dan and Chris cover a good amount of Crowdfunding, News and a whole lot of what we been watching and finish up with some Impressions of Legends of Void Arcana Rising Red Rising Framework Storm Chasers and Marvel Dice throne. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 240- Post Gen Con News and Shows with Riddle 3:01:14

3y ago3:01:14

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Tonight Dan and Chris sit down with Riddle to catch up, talk about a ton of great news from recent weeks, some Crowdfunding, a bunch of great TV shows (She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Only Murders in the building, the new GoT and more!) and of course what we've been playing! A great time with great friends as always. Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 239 Top 11 to Try and Buy for Gen Con 2022 with BJ from Board Game Gumbo 2:08:36

3y ago2:08:36

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Tonight Dan and BJ go right into their Top 11 games to try and Top 11 Games to Buy for this upcoming Gen Con 2022. To try are games you cannot buy yet and to buy are new games available at this year's con. Tons and tons of honorable mentions so there should be a bunch of games for everyone on these lists! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 238 Danielle Standring, the Reverse Instagram, and the City Game Draft 2:58:52

3y ago2:58:52

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Tonight Chris and and Ben are joined by our newest AllStar Danielle Standring, for a ton of fun discussions and shenanigans! Some KS some News, What we have been watching, a nice overview and talk about Brian Boru, Scout, On tour and Gutenberg. And we finish up with an amazing draft the Games based on Cities draft! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 237 Cupcake Liners Origins Games and More! 2:10:42

3y ago2:10:42

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Tonight Dan Chris and David, cover a bunch of fun stuff, from KS to Some News, to origins games and a little what we have been playing. We also hit on Maverick, Dr. Strange 2 (Skip 1:06 to 1:20 to avoid few spoilers to DRS2) Stranger things and Ms Marvel. Fun time as always and thanks for listening!