The Little Metal Dog Show

After a brief period away from the wonderful world of the internet (thanks to moving house and waiting what felt like an age for the internet to be sorted in the new place)... we're back! There's the usual combination of interviews and information, beginning with a mini-round table (triangle, perhaps?) discussion about gaming in the UK with Mark from Boardgames in Blighty and Neil from the online magazine Thru The Portal. After we're done I move on to Mike and Brian from Game Night Guys; a new-ish podcast that sees the pair playing games, talking about the experience, and wandering off wherever their minds may take them...

The show finally hits double figures! For episode 10, I speak with Kevin Schlabach, whose Play In Public campaign is trying to convince gamers to step out into the big wide world and spread the love of games. There's also a good talk with Nick Medinger from funagain.com - he's been going to the Essen games convention for the past six years and tells us what it's like from a veteran's viewpoint! Chris joins me for the usual questions at the end. As always, you can email the show at littlemetaldog@gmail.com - cheers for listening!

A little bit different this time around - it's a Little Metal Dog Show Kids Games Special! We start with a chat with an actual listener - Daniel Ness (aka: Campfire Burning) talks about the games the loved and hated when he was young. Susan Morris then discusses the excellent Heroes of Hesiod module she recently created for Dungeons & Dragons. After that, designer Daniel Solis chats about the wide range of games he's created (including the lovely Happy Birthday Robot!) and what he likes to play when he's at work. As usual, Chris joins me to answer your questions at the show's end - remember, if you want to get in touch, email littlemetaldog@gmail.com or catch me on Twitter: we're @idlemichael and @RallyIV.

Another top pair of interviews on the latest episode of The Little Metal Dog Show. First up, host Michael Fox speaks with Tim Fowers from Gabob. Responsible for Wok Star - one of the most talked about games at this years Origins and GenCon events - Tim tells us all about what the game is about, what it's like having the Next Big Thing on your hands and Gabob's plans for the future. Then it's on to a chat with James Wallis, one of the guys behind the forthcoming BoardGameCamp event taking place in London this October for both designers and players alike. For more information, check out gamecamp.org.uk! Thanks as always for listening, and if you'd like to get in touch with the show just email littlemetaldog@gmail.com.

Another cracking episode this time round. Host Michael Fox first talks with Brent Evanger, the founder of a new independent games company called Interaction Point, discussing how the games came into being and how you take those first steps on the journey of starting your own line. There's also an exclusive interview with two of the gaming industry's most well-respected podcasters - Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer from The Dice Tower - where we talk about the history of the show, how it comes together and (of course) some of their favourite games. Things are wrapped up in the usual style with Michael and Chris attempting to answer your questions. Remember, if you want to get in touch, email the show at littlemetaldog@gmail.com - thanks for listening!

It's back again! Everyone's (well, some people's) favourite show about games. On this episode, Michael talks to Mathew Anderson from Petroglyph Games - made up of ex-members of Westwood Studios (the video games design team), they're now branching out into board games with their Panzer General and the upcoming Graxia line. This is followed by a chat with Dice Maestro's Antony Brown where we delve into the world of probability, and Antony reveals a new variant for an old classic... As always, if you want to get in touch with the show, email littlemetaldog@gmail.com or poke me on twitter: it's @idlemichael. Cheers for listening!

Back again! The latest episode of Michael Fox's Little Metal Dog Show has another pair of interviews from the world of board games. First up, if you've ever been on the wrong end of a rule book, your saviour is here. Peter Giffard - better known to the users of Board Game Geek as Universal Head - has put together nearly 150 crib sheets and rewrites of some of the best games out there. You can see his work at www.universalhead.com and www.headlesshollow.com (but be sure to listen to what he has to say first!). Accompanying Peter is a chat with Gary Dicken from the Ragnar Brothers (www.ragnarbrothers.co.uk) - winners of the UK Games Expo's Best Game award for their latest release Workshop Of The World, we talk about the history of the company and what they have planned for the future.

The latest episode from The Little Metal Dog Show is a cracker! Michael Fox speaks with one of the world's leading games designers - Bruno Faidutti - about his life in gaming, how he handles the design process, what his favourite games are and what he's currently working on. There's also a chat with Charles Ryan, the marketing manager at the UK's leading distributor - Esdevium Games - about the state of retail and where we'll be buying our games in the future. Don't forget to check out the blog: littlemetaldog.woprdpress.com!

Back again for a third episode! Michael Fox speaks with Spiel des Jahres Nominee and Pandemic designer Matt Leacock about his new game Forbidden Island, as well as catching up with documentary maker Lorien Green to talk about her forthcoming movie Going Cardboard. Don't forget, if you want to get in touch with the show, just email littlemetaldog@gmail.com!

Michael Fox is back again with another Little Metal Dog Show. Episode 2 has a talk with Tyma Hughes from www.zappedgiants.com - the UK's leading site for all things regarding the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. There's also a great interview with Colby Dauch, designer of Summoner Wars and founder of Plaid Hat Games. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to leave a review on iTunes! Also, remember to check out the blog: http://littlemetaldog.wordpress.com - regular reviews, news and features aplenty.

A brand new podcast all about games, but not necessarily the kind you need to plug in. In this first show, your host Michael Fox talks to Xibxang from GamerDork about how video games and board games cross over. There's also an interview with Mark Brendan, one of the developers behind the brand new tabletop wargame/RPG Warheads: Medieval Tales, and Michael takes on a few questions.