Ding & Dent

While Raf and Charlie enjoy the holiday break, Calvin steps up with an interview with Rob Daviau and Sara Erickson.

Raf and Charlie discuss a couple of big new games and then dive into a discussion of publisher gatekeeping, Kickstarter, and the evolution of the industry. Excited About - 1:50 3 Secrets - 7:25 OK Play - 14:25 Fallout - 19:20 Codenames: Disney - 31:00 Shadespire Contest - 39:45 Publisher Gatekeeping - 42:40

Raf and Charlie offer their annual holiday gift guide, with games for many situations and preferences. Playing Lately Werewords - 4:50 Flick 'Em Up: Dead of Winter - 12:15 Catacombs & Castles - 21:40 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle - 29:35 Holiday Gift Guide - 37:55

Charlie and Raf discuss playing games with strangers. Whether at a meetup, a con, or a local game shop, we often run into opportunities to game with people we don't know. This can be a tricky situation, and they talk about how they approach it. Before that it's Pandemic Legacy Season 2 (NO SPOILERS), Battlestations 2nd Edition, Vegas Wits & Wagers, and World Championship Russian Roulette. Excited About - 2:05 Pandemic Legacy S2 (NO SPOILERS) - 5:42 Battlestations - 13:00 Vegas Wits & Wagers - 21:15 World Championship Russian Roulette - 26:03 Playing With Strangers -36:43

Raf and Charlie are back with an episode full of big releases, hidden gems, and an in-depth review of Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire. This tactical combat game is in both of their Top 10s this year and is super approachable to people who don't want to spend too much time assembling minis. Excited About - 2:34 Dispatch - 6:38 Planet of the Apes - 14:30 Twilight Imperium 4th Ed - 27:29 Escape from 100 Million BC - 40:43 Inside Voices Giveaway Info - 50:41 Shadespire Review - 52:47

Celebrate (or mourn) the end of Essen with Calvin, Dee and a pile of special guests!

Day 3 of Calvin and Dee's Essen Coverage is here! More game and more special guests! Hear from Ted Alspach, Eric Martin, Stephen Buonocore, and Efka & Elain from No Pun Include! Also, bird thoughts.

Calvin, Dee, and Colin the Board Game Bear are back for Day 2 of Spiel! Stay tuned through the end to hear from more special guests!

Calvin, Dee, and Colin the Board Game Bear are in Essen letting us know what they're checking out! Stay tuned through the end to hear from special guests Rodney Smith and Tom Vasel!

Raf talks a couple of "A" titles, while Charlie gets into Rhinos and Sand-timers. Then, Evan Derrick of Van Ryder Games joins the fun with a feature interview. Excited About - 1:35 Wartime - 8:15 Approaching Dawn: The Witching Hour -18:30 Rhino Hero: Super Battle - 33:55 Azul - 41:40 Evan Derrick Interview - 49:10

Raf and Charlie fill this episode with new and upcoming games. They review Vengeance, a fast-paced new title that brings movies like Old Boy and Kil Bill to the table, putting you in the shoes of both Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino. Excited About -1:31 Scrappers - 13:07 Runebound Unbreakable Bonds - 19:42 Pit Crew - 27:25 Legend of the 5 Rings - 35:07 Red Scare - 49:50 Vengeance - 1:00:35

Raf talks about secret words and abstracts, Charlie talks about werewolves and packs of gum. Both talk about the emotional roller coaster of This War of Mine the board game. Excited About - 1:30 Boo/Spy - 8:40 Codenames Duet - 19:40 Folklore: The Affliction - 29:30 Seikatsu - 42:45 This War of Mine Review - 54:55

The best/worst of Gen Con to kick things off, then Raf and Charlie dive into listener questions to celebrate 50 episodes. Don't miss the new listener poll at the end! Gen Con Best/Worst - 2:40 Super Mario Level Up - 16:35 Tiefe Taschen - 23:50 Listener Questions - 39:45 Listener Poll - 1:34:12

Our last nightly episode! Captain Sonar Upgrade One, Richard the Lionheart, and Star Wars: Legion!

4 games in 10 minutes?! Sneak peek at some awesome games from the con floor. Shadespire, Massive Darkness, The Expanse, and Indulgence!