Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/23/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Josh is exhausted and has 1000 reasons why. Brandon uses some of the "show budget" to hire physicians and pyschiatric help for members of our guild. Josh and Brandon open their remaining Secret Santa gifts live on the air, and Meat Pile Silva gets some crusty goodies! Your earholes are graced by Brandons one of a kind "Doin' a thing" remix. The world wants to see Josh do the Truffle Shuffle, right? RIGHT? The 2017 convention schedule is unveiled and the future of Brawling Brothers is unveiled! Exciting plans for 2017! #BrawlingBreakout2017. Our Terraforming Mars review is out of this world! Our annual Christmas Song is a COMPLETE trainwreck and no more "Ameritrash" around here, as Cat coins the term "Ameritreasure"!
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:46 - Intro and Banter
00:28:13 - BoardgameTables.com - An EXCEPTIONAL holiday gift
00:29:25 - Then - Naval War
00:42:54 - Now
01:02:48 - Tomorrow - The future of Brawling Brothers #BrawlingBreakout2017
01:20:02 - Get the most out of Terraforming Mars with an AWESOME insert from Meeple Realty
01:21:21 - Terraforming Mars Review
02:09:10 - Tasty Minstrel Games has an incredible selection of titles for the entire family
02:10:40 - Feature Segment :: The Annual Brawling Brothers Christmas Song
02:14:44 - Questions from a hat with Cat (Part 2)
Codenames Pictures : 00:49:50
Druids : 00:46:13
Gloomhaven : 00:48:22
Isle of Sky : 00:56:22
Kingdom Death Monster : 01:02:48
Naval War: 00:30:05
River Dragons : 00:52:50
Santorini : 00:45:25
Terraforming Mars : 01:21:21
The Goonies : 00:44:42
Vinhos Deluxe : 00:43:22
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/13/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - After a quick look at what we've been playing since bggcon 2016, we dive into our 1st annual gift exchange and enjoy a live whiskey tasting courtesy of a loyal listener! We discuss the money that we raised for St. Judes Childrens Hospital thanks to the Annual Stonemaier Charity auction, and tell you how you can get your own Brawling Brothers lowball glass! Then, we dive into a GLORIOUS recap of BGGcon 2016! Follow along as we relive our shenanigans and tell tales of glory and intrigue! We wrap up the show with our top 5 outtakes from the last 5 episodes.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:42 - Intro and Banter
00:12:27 - BoardgameTables.com - An EXCEPTIONAL holiday gift
00:16:00 - Secret Santa Checkin
00:27:09 - Scythe Charity Auction
00:32:58 - Tasty Minstrel Games healing the world through games
00:34:27 - BGGcon 2016 Recap
01:04:24 - Meeple Realty, Building the finest inserts in the land!
01:54:56 - Feature Segement :: Top 5 Outtakes from Episodes 30-40
11 Nimmt: 01:07:45
Artemis: 01:06:01
Captain Sonar: 01:25:50
Cry Havoc: 01:37:00
Dwarf King: 01:09:50
Escape from Colditz: 01:45:15
Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne: 00:45:33
Go Cuckoo: 00:51:40
North American Railways: 01:21:09
Omen:
Oracle of Delphi: 01:19:33
Ponzi Scheme: 01:11:44
Port Royal: 01:36:00
Secret Hitler: 01:33:12
Spoils of War: 01:43:10
Stockpile: 00:49:44
Terraforming Mars: 01:03:15
Wurfel Bohnanza: 00:54:40
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/22/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - No episode is officially underway until food conversation has occurred, and Josh confesses that he can't eat just one (of anything!). We discover an AMAZING new service called Melodice - You've got to check this out! We have been selected to represent a copy of Scythe - Art Connoisseur Edition by Stonemaier Games that will be auctioned off for charity, and we need ALL BRAWLERS on deck for this one - #ClickTheSausageThumb! Josh suggests the book, Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War before he unveils his newest imaginary friend; Fleebo the MASTER diplomat. Make sure to check out Subterfuge if the Diplomacy conversation peaks your interest. Our Islebound review is unveiled, and we discuss the masterful production of this Ryan Laukat game, from Red Raven Games. Finally Senator Caitlyn P. Barkelsburg the V of Genovia joins us for Questions with a Cat and the Hat!
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00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:47 - Intro and Banter
00:15:48 - BoardgameTables.com - An EXCEPTIONAL holiday gift
00:16:45 - Scythe charity auction #ClickTheSausageThumb
00:23:23 - TNT - Then :: Diplomacy
00:38:15 - TNT - Now :: Port Royal, Escape from Colditz, Feast for Odin, 11 Nimmt!
01:01:59 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Slide Trombone
01:02:14 - Meeple Realty, Building the finest inserts in the land!
01:03:58 - Islebound Review from Red Raven Games
01:38:00 - Tasty Minstrel Games healing the world through games
01:40:20 - Feature Segment :: Questions with Cat and the Hat
11 Nimmt! - 00:57:20
A Feast for Odin - 00:52:32
Diplomacy - 00:23:23
Escape from Colditz - 00:43:02
Islebound - 01:03:58
Port Royal - 00:38:51
Scythe - 00:16:45
The Sinking of the Titanic - 01:50:35
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/08/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Fall is in the air and we discuss Joshs' charm! We thank everyone who participated in our Halloween Story competition and lament the affects that the time change has on our bodies. Josh reveals that he loves vegetarian calzones, but only if they'll add bacon and other meat to them. We have a LONG overdue visit from (potential) Intern Mobley, and discuss our excitement in regards to the upcoming BGGcon! The Brawling Brothers Lowball Glasses are here and we are taking orders for BGGcon delivery (orders for shipment will start shortly after BGGcon). We announce the first annual Brawling Brothers Gift Exchange and encourage you to participate. Josh introduces his new "War Room Redeaux" intro and we reflect on games we played last year at this time (Mysterium, The Grizzled and Catacombs) and Josh reveals he is FLICK challenged. He needs your help - can anyone recommend a video to him on how to flick more effectively?! We cover a SLEW of games in our NOW segment, including Knock Down Barns, Mechs vs Minions and Saloon Tycoon. We dig in with our Haspelknecht review, and then wrap things up with an Academy Games Interview. Uwe and Guter Eikert explain to us their philosophy for development, discuss how great Putin looks and answer the very LARGE question about the Mare Nostrum map design.
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00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:43 - Intro and Banter
00:18:25 - A visit from Intern Mobley
00:21:00 - BGG.con 2016
00:30:18 - Brawling Brothers Gift Exchange
00:34:22 - Get your christmas orders in with BoardgameTables.com
00:35:40 - TNT - Then :: War Room Redeaux - Mysterium, Catacombs & The Grizzled
00:47:47 - TNT - Now :: Knock Down Barns, Mechs Vs. Minions, Strike, Go Cuckoo
01:20:35 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Universal Rule, ExSpelled, Mythic Battles: Pantheon
01:36:00 - Meeple Realty aids in the Terraforming of Mars
01:32:22 - Haspelknecht Review (Reprint by Capstone Games)
02:07:12 - Tasty Minstrel Games cooks the books with Ponzi Scheme
02:08:58 - Feature Segment :: Interview with Academy Games (Uwe and Gunter Eickert)
1775: Rebellion - 02:28:00
Catacombs - 00:43:04
ExSpelled - 01:27:30
Fief: France 1429 - 02:58:20
Go Cuckoo! - 01:15:20
Conflict of Heroes: Guadalcanal - 02:41:45
Haspelknecht Review - 01:39:00
Knock Down Barns - 00:48:00
Mare Nostrum: Empires - 02:36:40
Mechs vs. Minions - 00:54:49
Mysterium - 00:40:45
Mythic Battles: Pantheon - 01:30:35
Saloon Tycoon - 01:12:05
Scotland Yard - 01:01:25
Strike - 01:06:50
The Grizzled - 00:36:45
Universal Rule - 01:20:50
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/25/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Drakool and Eyegore stop by War Room Studio B and pay our listeners a spooky visit! Brandon works on his Millennial Hiphop Dance. Josh and Brandon discuss their goto Halloween costumes and reveal some of their scariest moments from their childhood. We unveil our sparkly new Brawling Brothers lowball glasses thanks to Bernard at Adco Marketing (for more information mail : bernard (at) adcomarketing.com). BGG Secret Santa is upon us, and we highly recommend you sign up! Do you know the Muffin Man? Us either - but we do know what our favorite horror themed games are! We share our Mythos Tales Review and tell you if we think this one is worthy of a spot in your collection. We finish up, setting the tone perfectly for a spooky Halloween evening with our yearly visit to The Churro Zone - This years story was created by listener Nick McClure, and its sure to get your heart racing.
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00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:22 - Drakool and Eyegore visit War Room Studio B
00:09:44 - Intro and Banter
00:34:09 - Get your christmas orders in with BoardgameTables.com
00:36:00 - TNT - Then :: Battle Masters
00:46:23 - TNT - Now :: Favorite Horror Themed Games
01:20:55 - TNT - Tomorrow :: Robit Riddle & Presidential Knife Fight
01:31:06 - Meeple Realty aids in the Terraforming of Mars
01:32:22 - Mythos Tales Flavor
01:34:11 - Mythos Tales (8th Summit Games) Review
02:09:58 - Tasty Minstrel Games cooks the books with Ponzi Scheme
A Touch of Evil - 00:59:09
Arkham Horror - 00:47:L45
Battle Masters - 00:36:18
Eldritch Horror - 00:55:09
Fury of Dracula - 01:10:44
Last Friday - 01:06:55
Mythos Tales - 01:34:11
Presidential Knife Fight - 01:20:55
Robit Riddle - 01:27:07
The Others - 01:04:09
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/11/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Our guess was our fans could introduce our episodes better than we could, and we were right! Our first ever fan introduction contest went out without a hitch and we're certain you all will enjoy it! Robert Baratheon warns that Winter is coming and we verify that neither of the guys can spell hiatus. We had a record month in September and its all because of YOU (yes... you). Josh does what Josh does best and talks about food. We discover that Brandon has a special place in his heart for the puNkin spice. Man Bear Pig TShirts are available for order, and we want you to wear our colors! ORDER NOW or Man Bear Pig will haunt your dreams. Our Essen 2016 preview is always a favorite segment and we take time to cover many of our most anticipated titles, including a handful of expansions that will make some of our favorite games even better! We close up with episode with an outstanding interview with Ms. Stephanie Straw. Stephanie provides an interesting prospective of the Boardgaming world from the eyes of a female, drinks REALLY expensive wine, and insists she should have done better during the Rapid Fire round.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:40 - Intro + Banter
00:15:47 - Order your awesome new Man Bear Pig Shirts!
00:24:00 - Josh spends Brandon's money at BoardGameTables.com
00:22:10 - Essen 2016 Preview
00:52:35 - Top 5 Most Anticipated games from Essen 2016
01:30:20 - Board Game Theater and Arcane Wonders Contest
01:32:14 - Check out the Meeple Realty Scythe Insert
01:34:10 - Feature Segment: Stephanie Straw Interview
02:21:50 - The list of upcoming games from TMG is incredible!
02:24:20 - Rapid Fire with Stephanie Straw
7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon - 01:13:00
A Feast for Odin - 01:19:30
Adrenaline - 00:58:25
Cottage Garden - 00:39:45
Escape from Coldwitz - 00:55:29
Fog of War - 00:42:35
Great Western Trail - 01:10:10
Hannibal: Rome vs Carthage - 00:35:44
Haspelknecht - 00:47:00
Icecool - 00:25:40
Inis - 01:03:44
Junk Art - 00:30:26
Martians: A story of Civilization - 00:32:30
Master of Orion - 01:16:20
Of Dreams & Shadows - 01:00:35
Oracle of Delphi - 00:52:42
Spyfall 2 - 00:41:00
The Great Chariot Race - 01:07:32
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/27/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Mesmerized by the wonders of Forever Spin, Josh and Brandon set off on a journey that ends discuss movie remakes. The Gloomhaven box is HUGE. Brandon spreads the love as the Love Spreader of the Week. Josh grills Brandon on why his boardgame liquidation but is happy to spend all of the funds raised building a new table at BoardgameTables.com! We reveal an empty voicemail box and Josh brainstorms a voicemail contest on the fly (WIN FREE GAMES!). Josh flashes back and we get in a live play (1 round) of BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game. We weigh in with our The Others Boardgame Review, and then settle into the couch for a revealing look at how and why the Brawling Brothers podcast is produced.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:40 - Intro + Banter
00:24:00 - Josh spends Brandon's money at BoardGameTables.com
00:31:35 - Voicemail Contest Revealed
00:35:55 - TNT - Then: Battletech Scient Fiction Combat Book Game
00:35:55 - TNT - Now: Mysterium, Happy Salmon, Dead Last, Forbidden Stars, Karuba
01:06:17 - TNT - Tomorrow: Mars 4:45, Mystic ScROLLS
01:17:04 - Meeple Realty presents the Scythe Factory
01:19:06 - The Others Boardgame Review - Cool Mini or Not Games
01:51:35 - Chimera Station from Tasty Minstrel Games is fresh and new!
01:53:35 - Feature Segment: On The Couch with Josh & Brandon
BattleTech Science Fiction Combat Book Game - 00:36:00
Dead Last - 00:52:43
Forbidden Stars - 00:57:10
Happy Salmon - 00:50:15
Karuba - 01:01:44
Mars 4:45 - 01:06:25
Mysterium - 00:46:45
Mystic ScROLLS - 01:12:24
The Others - 01:19:06
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/13/16
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Brandon Robot Boy, the ultimate in board game ideas?! We have some of the sexiest Tail Feather minis in ALL THE LAND thanks to listener Brian Fay. Josh suggests we give a yearly Golden Churro to our most dedicated, helpful and overall awesome listener. One of our listeners has issues with Josh's definition of Cheesesteak (again). It turns out that Green Chile is NOT the same as Red Pepper. Man Bear Pig - A celebration of Brawling Brother idiocy. Blue Peg Pink Peg has a footrace against TJ "Firebeard" Terry. Brandons Uber Driver is EVILLL. And bear attacks are nothing to mess around with! We present our Scythe review in EPIC fashion, Announce an exciting partnership with TMG and wrap up with a hilarious interview with Lance "Undead Viking" of Tasty Minstrel Games.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:40 - Intro + Banter
00:03:00 - Tail Feathers Minis
00:15:57 - Man Bear Pig Shirt Announcement
00:24:01 - BoardGameTables.com - The Premiere Boardgame Accessory
00:25:01 - Then: Gencon Wrap-up (Part 2)
00:44:11 - Now
01:11:54 - Tomorrow - Featuring Tiny Epic Galaxies: Beyond the Black
01:10:50 - An engineering masterpiece by Meeple Realty - Trickerion Theater
01:13:36 - Feature: Gencon 2016 Recap
01:23:32 - Flavor: Scythe
01:27:52 - Scythe Review
02:10:52 - Our partnership with Tasty Minstrel Games
02:16:09 - Lance "Undead Viking" Myxter Interview
03:05:50 - RAPID FIRE with Undead Viking
Chimera Station - 02:51:00
Dominant Species - 03:04:00
Eldritch Horror - 03:04:30
Game of Thrones - 03:02:15
Happy Salmon - 00:59:59
IceCool - 00:52:05
Scythe - 01:27:52
Summit - 00:31:43
The Others - 01:04:10
Through The Ages - 00:45:20
Tiny Epic Galaxies: Beyond the Black - 01:11:54
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8/23/16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - An action packed episode begins with Brandon and a knife fight (no, really!). Josh continues his (never-ending) Quest for the Beef Sandwich and recounts how awesome really bad service can be. Brandon gives Josh a few valuable lessons in the way kickstarter works, and Josh discovers people can see what hes been backing (see what I did there??! - you will after you listen to this segment!). Ryan Bruns, Tupperware Champion and president of Mayday Games joins us for a little chat. Ryan comes up with a Mayday Games sponsored giveaway on the fly that will certainly interest many of you! Josh proclaims that all of our listeners are on treadmills hydrating with whiskey and Brandon dives deep into his GenCon 2016 recap. Oh yeah, and games - We talk about games too.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:44 - Intro + Banter
00:20:32 - BoardGameTables.com - The Premiere Boardgame Accessory
00:21:35 - Interview: Ryan Bruns of Mayday Games
00:58:40 - Dracool and Eyegor visit Warroom Studio B
01:00:48 - Dark Dealings Giveaway (courtesy of Nevermore Games)
01:10:50 - An absolute bargain from our friends at Meeple Realty
01:13:36 - Feature: Gencon 2016 Recap
Dead Mans Draw - 00:51:45
Dungeon Busters - 00:46:50
Eldritch Horror - 00:53:45
Garbage Day - 00:43:05
Get Bit - 00:30:08
Gloomhaven - 01:22:35
The Others - 00:15:40
Viceroy - 00:22:50
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8-9-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Josh clearly doesn't know how to speak... Is it "ATAT Walker" or "A T A T Walker" - He thinks he knows the answer to all things Star Wars... Thinks! We discuss the War Room Studio Rebuild and query the audience for suggestions - Help make War Room Studio A GREAT! It's time for a checkin on the Brawling Brothers Guild! Topics include: Regalos del Verano wrapup, Most disappointing game of 2016, Castles of Ron Burgundy & a mention by our friends at Polyhedron Collider. We fire up our REVAMPED "Then" segment with a look at Killer from Steve Jackson Games and then jump into our first ever War Room Studio Redeaux with a glance back at Specter Ops. Crokinole dominates our "Now" discussion (and our play time). Our Spartacus Board Game Review is one that we've wanted to do for a long time - it isn't Cult of the New, but we've decided to do a few older games that we want to review! We wrap up with discussion about the mysterious and delicious Black Maple Hill Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:44 - Intro + Banter
00:18:03 - BoardGameTables.com - Not just a gaming table
00:20:10 - Then - Featuring "Killer"
00:40:10 - WarRoom Redeaux - Featuring "Specter Ops"
00:50:16 - Now
01:08:42 - Tomorrow - Featuring "Isle of Monsters"
01:12:25 - No more Grandmas Glue Stick thanks to Meeple Realty
01:14:16 - Giveaway Announcement - Dark Dealings
01:15:30 - Virtual Paper Rock Scissors - Salvation Road
01:18:50 - Spartacus Board Game Review
01:54:15 - How did Julia Child slip in here?!
01:54:33 - Feature: The Mystery of Black Maple Hill
Colt Express - 01:03:28
Crokinole - 00:51:20
Evolution: The Beginning - 01:07:20
Isle of Monsters - 01:08:58
Killer - 00:24:18
Shogun - 00:54:20
Spartacus - 01:18:50
Specter Ops - 00:40:10
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7-12-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - We have absolutely no clue what Pokemon Go is and our conversation proves that - We do, however know exactly what Overwatch is (and B LOVES it). We get back to giving away games thanks to MVP Games. Josh confesses that part 1 of his Supremacy discussion didn't go as planned & we propose a format revision to rectify this going forward. Josh has to be taught what a McMansion is and refuses to discuss his Star Wars: Edge of the Empire campaign. We both do our best impression of a Network Executive as talk through our The Networks Board Game Review and then we preview all the biggest and baddest titles upcoming at Gencon 2016.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:44 - Intro + Banter
00:07:10 - Overwatch invades B's Livingroom
00:11:52 - Salvation Road Giveaway
00:16:15 - BoardGameTables.com - Multiple Paths to Victory!
00:17:14 - Then
00:25:45 - Commodities Count
00:35:02 - Now
00:35:02 - Full Blown McMansion
00:53:14 - Tomorrow
01:08:08 - The Networks Board Game Review
01:19:10 - An exciting new insert from Meeple Realty
01:39:03 - Feature Segment: Gencon 2016 Preview
02:22:18 - Top 5 Most Anticipated for Gencon 2016
Bloodborne: The Card Game – 01:48:28
Brass Empires – 01:47:10
Captain Sonar – 02:11:15
Codenames: Pictures – 01:46:15
Council of Blackthorne – 01:56:24
Covert – 02:04:43
Cry Havoc- 00:02:15
Fuse – 00:49:06
Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne – 01:53:30
Junta: Las Cartas – 00:58:41
Legendary Dice Throwers – 01:02:57
Let Them Eat Cake – 01:51:12
Martians: A Story of Civilization – 00:53:54
Merchants & Marauders: Broadsides – 01:43:00
Mysterium: Hidden Signs – 02:03:44
Nations – 00:36:25
Orleans Invasion – 01:44:55
Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu – 01:58:48
Potion Explosion – 02:09:14
Scythe – 00:37:10
Seafall – 02:12:06
Star Trek Ascendancy – 02:17:11
Star Wars: Edge of the Empire – 00:45:43
Supremacy – 00:17:40
The Gallerist – 00:39:51
The Networks – 01:08:08
Ticket to Ride: Rails & Sails – 02:01:55
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7-12-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - A fun filled episode, RIDDLED with mistakes (Gotta catch em all!) - Our summer travels are quickly winding down and we attempt to shake the rust off. As a welcome back gift, Josh plays a joke on Brandon and he needs new ear drums! Josh makes sure to check in on all embarrassing iTunes reviews, including one from j5ldh. Can anyone tell us what a Luscious Delectable Helicopter is?! Our 4th of July celebrations are proceeded by Brandon's 95th birthday! We check in on our BGG Guild and - What's this?!? - the heathens (brawlers?) are calling for a Solo Josh episode??? Then is crusty and musty in a SUPREME way, and begins with a supreme theft! We delicately explore the phallic tendencies of Mare Nostrum & consider writing a jingle for our friends at Asmodee. In questions from a hat we discuss our favorite gaming accessories, compare video games to board games, name our favorite 6 player games and proudly proclaim our favorite podcasts (board gaming and otherwise). As with every 10th episode, we wrap up with a bleep filled outtake roll from the previous 10 shows - If you don't laugh, we owe you a churro!
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:44 - Intro + Banter
00:12:23 - BoardGameTables.com - The perfect addition to every game room!
00:13:17 - BGG Guild Checkin
00:18:50 - Mars Boredom
00:19:57 - THEN - Supremacy
00:44:19 - NOW
01:09:44 - TOMORROW
01:19:10 - The blindfold game with Meeple Realty
01:22:10 - Imhotep Review
01:40:45 - Digital Voice Line Checkin
01:51:27 - Feature Segment: Questions from a Hat
02:26:25 - Top 5 Outtakes from episodes 20-29
Supremacy - 00:19:57
Kahuna - 00:46:18
Quadropolis - 00:49:30
Star Wars: Edge of the Empire - 00:55:48
Mare Nostrum - 01:00:55
Crisis - 01:10:00
Captain Sonar - 01:11:38
Imhotep - 01:22:10
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 6-28-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty – Another episode and another convention to Recap. Our annual Origins Recap show continues to be a favorite and this year is no different – What a great convention! Brandon manages to forget his recording equipment and has to set his mic on a cardboard box while reading Diana Gabaldon. Josh is a jetsetter and describes his adventures to St. Martin – Including duty and ma doudou. Our episode naming secrets are revealed as we stumble through our attempts to name Episode 29. We check in on the Duchess Kickstarter from BoardgameTables.com and then jump head first into our Origins Recap! Brandon had quite the adventure including some special time with Tantrum House, Blue Peg Pink Peg, The Secret Cabal, Watch It Played, Board Game Replay and Cloak and Meeple. Listen in and relive the excitement that was Origins Game Fair 2016!
00:00:00 – This episode sponsored byBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:50 – Intro + Banter
00:19:49 – Duchess Gaming Table – Now on Kickstarter from BoardGameTables.com
00:21:48 – Origins Recap – 2016
01:36:09 – Meeple Realty builds the finest inserts in the land!
01:24:10 – The Secret Cabal Meetup
01:48:25 – Origins Recap Wrap-up Questions
01:53:38 – Individual Shoutouts
Beyond Baker Street - 01:07:49
Codenames - 00:34:30
Codenames: Pictures - 01:22:40
Dead Last - 01:16:00
Deep Sea Adventures - 00:57:45
Escape from Aliens in Outer Space - 00:31:16
Five Tribes - 00:47:29
Fuse - 01:21:20
Ginkgopolis - 00:37:20
Glass Road - 00:45:05
Gloomhaven - 00:37:52
Happy Salmon - 01:30:26
Immotep - 01:40:20
Joraku - 01:00:00
Mage Knight - 01:01:00
Mama Mia (Sole Mio!) - 01:44:45
Mombasa - 00:37:35
Pi Mal Flaumen (Plums) - 00:36:27
Potion Explosion - 01:05:58
Tau Ceti - 01:32:20
The Climbers - 00:30:00
The Game - 00:46:42
The Networks - 01:15:00
Trickerion - 01:38:25
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 6-13-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Josh unveils his revolutionary idea for "3d ENRICHING EXPERIENCES" followed by his confessions about having no clue how to use modern technology. We bust into some excellent discussion involving karaoke, followed closely by a great cheap champagne story (what a pairing!). Brandon falls victim to his love for Churros and falls off the diet bandwagon for a day. HeavyCon, a small convention experience by Heavy Cardboard, dominates majority of our discussion. Brandon talks about his experience with heavy games at the convention, including Arkwright by Capstone Games, Kanban from Stronghold Games and Trickerion (published by APE Games). The show wraps up with a lengthy Jon Gilmour interview. Listen in and hear about the Dead of Winter development process, get an inside scoop on the upcoming expansion; Dead of Winter: Long Night and hear about his newest project Heroes and Tricks (currently on Kickstarter)
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:08 - Intro + Banter
00:15:00 - BoardGameTables.com unveils there exciting Duchess Gaming Table
00:16:14 - HeavyCon 2016 Recap
01:07:23 - Meeple Realty will be at Origins 2016
01:16:55 - The best burger in NM or Colorado? Skirted Heifer in Colorado Springs
01:28:05 - Join OUR GUILD on BGG - All the cool kids are doing it!
01:29:25 - Digital Voice Line checkin
01:32:30- Feature Segment - Jon Gilmour Interview - Infectious Play Publishing
01:57:10 - Dead of Winter: The Long Night discussion
02:17:58 - Rapid Fire with Jon Gilmour
00:25:00 - The Climbers
00:27:50 - Oh My Goods!
00:32:00 - Arkwright
00:44:08 - Kanban
00:47:58 - RiffRaff
00:49:05 - Paris Connection
00:52:00 - Joraku
00:55:40 - Guns & Steel
00:57:28 - Trickerion
01:05:18 - Cockroach Poker
01:06:41 - Glory To Rome (Black Box)
01:08:43 - 1714: Case of the Catalans
01:16:08 - Hamsterrolle
01:36:53 - Pocket Dungeon
01:38:05- Dead of Winter
01:57:10 - Dead of Winter: The Long Night
02:02:35 - Heroes & Tricks
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5-24-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty – Another leather couch session begins in War Room Studio B as the guys fill everyone in on their International Tabletop Day experience (better late than never!) and congratulate the party hosts on welcoming a new gamer into the world! Brandon and Josh meet a (nother) local podcaster and decide that Albuqueque has become a hotbed for podcast creation. Josh covers the old (but not so crusty) Warrior Knights during his “THEN” segment, both guys get a chance to play a grail game and talk about it during “NOW” and discuss some smoking hot Kickstarter projects in “TOMORROW”. The investigation continues into the strange transmission recieved during Episode 26 from “Mister M” – A few new details have been discovered and are shared with the listeners, though it’s clear that help will be needed to figure out what is going on. Broom Service has monopolized the gaming nights of the Brawling Brothers for the last few weeks and they tell you what they think in their Broom Service review. The guys finish up the episode by taking Questions from a Hat – Intern Lexi makes a special extended appearance and the Brawling Brothers officially envision the unofficial BrawlCon.
00:00:03 – This episode sponsored byBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:45 – Intro + Banter
00:15:50 – TNT – Then: Warrior Knights
00:38:25 – TNT – Now: Including Acquisitions!
01:02:50 – TNT – Tomorrow: This War of Mine & Anachrony
01:12:16 – The ultimate accessory for your games, Meeple Realty inserts!
01:13:04 – More investigation into the mysterious transmission from Episode 26
01:19:15 – Review: Broom Service
01:44:54 – Feature Segment – Questions from a Hat
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5-10-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Its been awhile since we've checked in on The Quest For the Beef Sandwich (TM) and we feel like its time to remedy that! Josh lets us in on what he describes as "The best beef sandwich in Albuquerque!". Listen in as Brandon ignores the store while he watches the NFL Draft! We discuss how the hit TV Show Blindspot has snuck boardgames into this season and mention the highlight of the show - Ms. Ashley Johnson. We receive a VERY creepy transmission, straight to the digital voice line and we need your help trying to discover who the mysterious "Mr. M" is and what the heck he is talking about. Vader lands planetside and helps us introduce our Star Wars Rebellion Review. Find out what we both think about this exciting new Star Wars title. We close up the show with our first annual (and according to Brandon, probably our last) Brawlers Maul. What are you waiting for?! LET'S DO IT!
00:00:03 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:45 - Intro + Banter
00:10:58 - Want a new Board Game Table?! Visit BoardGameTables.com
00:12:08 - A mysterious voicemail from "Mr. M"
00:18:57 - Then: Twilight Struggle
00:33:48 - Now: Knit Wit
00:43:00 - Tomorrow: Bad Medicine 2nd Opinion & Seafall
00:50:24 - A perfect solution for organizing Rebellion from Meeple Realty
00:52:13 - Star Wars Rebellion - Flavor
00:54:48 - Star Wars Rebellion Review
01:28:42 - Join the discussion in our guild on BoardGameGeek
01:29:02 - Feature Segment - The Brawlers Maul
-------------- Crude: The Oil Game or Tesla vs Edison VS Stockpile or Kanban
-------------- Euphoria or Lords of Waterdeep VS Power Struggle or Empires: Age of Discovery
-------------- Warrior Knights or Wallenstein VS Chaos in the Old World or Lords of Vegas
-------------- Two Rooms and a Boom or Cosmic Encounter VS Camel Up or Mascarade
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4-26-16
This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - We begin this episode by paying thanks to the huge cast of contributors that submitted content for our 1 year anniversary episode. The episode was a huge hit and we want to thank each of you for taking the time to contribute. A collective #DING for everyone who was involved! One of our listeners has started a chair fund to buy Brandon a new chair, since he continues to whine about his current accommodations! Josh reflects on HeroQuest in THEN, and Brandon brings HeroQuest Classic to his attention. In NOW we confess that there is a shiny copy of Star Wars Rebellion sitting on the game table, touch base on Josh D&D campaign, and discuss how Takenoko is a great game to introduce children to. Our TOMORROW segment features two great new kickstarters that are worth your attention; Cavern Tavern and Expedition: The Roleplaying Cardgame. We review Clash of Cultures, and civilization building game by Christian Marcussen. We close out the episode talking our Top 10 Games of ALL TIME with Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal - and put him through the ringer in our Rapid Fire Round!
00:00:03 - This episode sponsored by BoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty
00:00:14 - Intro + Banter
00:11:27 - The finest tables in the land! BoardGameTables.com
00:12:18 - Then - HeroQuest
00:31:05 - Now - Star Wars Rebellion, D&D, Takenoko
00:43:04 - Tomorrow - Cavern Tavern & Expedition: The Roleplaying Card Game
01:01:05 - Protect your minis with an insert from Meeple Realty
01:02:20 - Clash of Cultures Review
01:44:19 - Combat boredom! Find us on Facebook
01:45:10 - Feature Segment - Top 10s with Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal
02:47:46 - Rapid Fire with Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4-12-16
Somehow, some way we have survived a FULL YEAR together. This episode is filled with warm wishes from our listeners, and other folks in boardgame media such as: Rodney Smith of Watch it Played, Heavy Cardboard, Blue Peg Pink Peg, Tantrum House, Gaming Rules!, Boards Alive, Low Player Count and more! Listen in as Brandon gives Josh nothing but disappointment as a 1 year anniversary gift. The guys discuss their health woes and saving nuns from burning buses. Man bear pig just won't go away, but the show is now complete with awesome TNT bumper music! Its a presidential cage match in our THEN segment and Brandon insists that Josh needs training wheels during NOW. Our tomorrow segment is short and sweet, highlighting some of our favorite projects currently on Kickstarter. We spend an entire segment reflecting on some of our favorite moments from the past year, before we sit down for a preposterous conversation with Mr. Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal.
00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Meeple Realty
00:00:07 - Well wishes from Rodney Smith - Watch It Played
00:00:43 - Intro 00:03:57 - Well wishes from Heavy Cardboard
00:09:23 - Well wishes from Docking Bay 94
00:16:08 - Meeple Realty announces Carson City Big Box Insert
00:18:22 - Random Acts of Kindness Chains on BGG
00:21:30 - Well wishes from Blue Peg Pink Peg
00:25:18 - TNT Discussion
00:26:04 - THEN - Featuring 1960: Making of a President
00:46:52 - NOW - Featuring Trickerion
01:00:55 - Well wishes from Tantrum House
01:09:18 - Well wishes from Gaming Rules!
01:16:23 - TOMORROW - Featuring Santorini
01:23:42 - Well wishes from Boards Alive
01:28:28 - Well wishes from Cloak & Meeple
01:29:15 - A warm and fuzzy reflection into the last 12 months
02:01:56 - Well wishes from Low Player Count
02:03:50 - Feature Segment - Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3-22-16
This episode is brought to you by BoardgameTables.com - Josh and Brandon reveal some serious electrical problems in the Cold War Bunker that is War Room Studio B. Not to worry though, this doesn't affect our "High Qualtiy of Standards"! There is an ongoing discussion about Poutine - Puteen - Putin and we agree to disagree. In this episode of changes Josh loses 20 pounds (OF BEARD WEIGHT) and changes his drink of choice (gasp!). By popular demand, intern Lexi gives a few words of wisdom. We reveal our new segment name - only to reveal there is more than meets the eye! Axis and Allies dominates Josh's segment, and Brandon is excited to report in on Carson City and Bloody Inn. Our review this week is a tad out of the ordinary for us - a tactical miniatures game from our buddies over at Plaid Hat Games - Tail Feathers! We wrap up the show with special guest Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games. Jamey discusses Viticulture, Euphoria, Scythe, Kickstarter and even teases us with the promise of an upcoming legacy game! Man Bear Pig? Chess Boxing? WE HAVE IT ALL!
00:00:37 - Intro
00:08:55 - Deep thoughts with (potential) Intern Mobley
00:14:37 - We finally reveal our segment name
00:21:30 - Yesterday (with crusty ole Josh)
00:36:55 - Today (with both the guys)
00:55:10 - This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com
00:56:12 - Future (with young, intelligent Brandon)
01:06:58 - Anniversary Episode Announcement - CONTRIBUTE!
01:10:15 - Tail Feathers Intro
01:14:20 - Tail Feathers Review
01:54:42 - Giveaway Resolution - Pack o Game Set 2
01:58:35 - Special Guest: Jamey Stegmaier
02:35:18 - Jamey hints at Tuscany: Essential Edition
03:01:00 - Jamey hints at a Legacy Game that he is working on
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3-8-16
This episode is brought to you by BoardgameTables.com - Does anyone outside of New Mexico know what tapas are??! We discover the wonders of poutine, including the proper pronunciation. Somehow a shirtless Putin comes into the conversation - our apologies. Brandon's epic journey of miniature painting has begun and it seems to be one train wreck after another. We are recognized by YouTube reviewer Cloak and Meeple with a prestigious (and tangible!) seal of approval. We announce a poll to (finally) name our Then, Now, Tomorrow - Past, Present, Future - Man, Bear, Pig - WHATEVER - segment. Josh covers Axis & Allies: and Brandon chimes in on Merchants and Marauders. We cover some exciting new Kickstarters and a Pirate threatens you. No, really. Our Kemet + Ta-Seti is enthusiastic and long winded - both sides of this conversation are passionate! We close the show up with a segment where we draw listener questions from the hat. Its amazing some of the stuff thats in that hat!
00:00:38 - Intro
00:07:50 - Brandon's Adventure Into Mini-Painting
00:13:39 - We receive the Cloak and Meeple Seal of Excellence
00:16:20 - This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com
00:21:07 - Past - Axis & Allies - Global Edition (1940 Pacific + Europe)
00:37:06 - Present - Ginkgopolis, Merchants & Marauders + Seas of Glory
00:47:30 - Future - Pack O game Set #2, Steam Court & Darklight: Memento Mori
01:07:00 - Kemet Review + Kemet Ta-Seti Review
01:57:13 - Feature Segment: Questions from a hat
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2-23-16
We all know that Josh uses this show as a bit of a therapy session.... In Episode 21 he sits down on the couch and explains how he learned that car > Josh! Once again we are proud to be sponsored by the fine folks over at BoardgameTables.com and encourage all of our listeners to check out their amazing tables! Our Then-Now-Tomorrow segment starts off with Josh talking about Civilization building games (and not all of them are from the 1970's!) and we have a short and sweet NOW segment filled with Brandon whining about Pathfinder: Adventure Card Game. A special guest, Jeff Siadek - designer of Battlestations 2nd Edition, drops by and helps us through our Tomorrow segment. We gush about the talent of Ryan Laukat (Red Raven Games) and review his latest offering, Above and Below. Our feature segment is one giant surprise and Josh weeps happily as we chat with Kevin Wilson - designer of games like Sid Meier's Civilization, Descent: Journeys in the Dark, Arkham Horror and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Therapy on the Couch - People Don't Kill People, Cars Do - Metal on Metal - BoardgameTables.com Sponsorship - Civilization Building Games - The Spanish are OP! - Paper and Cardboard Chits and Things - BATTLESTATIONS 2nd Edition w/Jeff Saidek - Above and Below Review - The Stairway of Games - Brandon takes a 2 - 1 lead in Virtual Paper / Rock / Scissor - An exciting conversation with Kevin Wilson, Designer of: Sid Meier's Civilization - Descent - Arkham Horror - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more!
EPISODE TIMELINE
00:00:32 - Intro
00:15:31 - This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com
00:16:25 - Then - Featuring Civilization Building Games
00:34:15 - Now - Featuring Pathfinder ACG and Loopin' Chewie
00:45:10 - Tomorrow - Featuring Battlestations 2nd Edition with Jeff Siadek
01:07:00 - Above and Below Review
01:42:00 - Virtual Paper, Rock, Scissor for a copy of Parenthood by Past Go Games
01:47:00 - Feature Segment: Interview with Kevin Wilson
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2-9-16
In our 20th episode we celebrate LIFE! Somehow we've managed not to kill each other. Yet. Josh and his group takes a trip to Santa Fe, only to get cut off at the bar. Their evening is capped off with Carne Adovada and a few more drinks - this time they are on fire! Brandon is much less exciting, thanks to a recent diet. He does have Skinny Pop popcorn though! One of our listeners gets a ding, and Mobley calls back to show off his review skills. We are sick of our format and make some much needed changes to ensure the show has our free-flowing feel! We unveil a new segment called Past - Present - Future (Working Title), and desperately need you to help us name it! Our feature game of the episode is Blood Rage from Cool Mini or Not, and we both have STRONG opinions on it. We finish up with a fun section where we take 20 questions in 20 minutes - question #20 is a special treat, so stay tuned til the very end!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Santa Fe - Cut off - Gut Bomb - Flaming Drinks - Diets - Skinny Pop Popcorn - Docking Bay Appearance - Listener Ding - Mobleys Review - Format Change - Past - Present - Future - Kickstarter - BoardgameTables.com Sponsorship - Blood Rage Review - Meeple Realty Inserts - Kissinger - Giveaways - 20 Q's including OUTTAKES!
EPISODE TIMELINE
00:00:36 - Intro
00:09:25 - Docking Bay 94 Podcast
00:13:04 - Mobley's Corner
00:18:08 - Format Change
00:28:35 - Past, Present, Future (Working Title)
00:39:45 - This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com
00:44:18 - Present
00:59:39 - Future
01:15:19 - Featured Game: Blood Rage by Cool Mini or Not
01:35:35 - Viking Heim Insert for Blood Rage by Meeple Realty
01:45:01 - Guest Call: Henry Kissinger
01:46:10 - Giveaway Announcement: Parenthood
01:51:53 - Feature Segment: 20 Questions with Josh & Brandon
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1-26-15
Brandon ordered a big box of goodies from our buddies at Time Well Spent Games and Josh can't wait to find out whats inside. We discuss games we've been playing, games we've acquired, and a special dinner with Edward from Heavy Cardboard. We take a walkthrough medieval France with our buddy, Jacques - and then get into our review of Orleans from Tasty Minstrel Games. We host another virtual paper-rock-scissor cage-match to determine the winner of Vault Wars from Floodgate games, and announce our newest giveaway from our friends at Czech Games Edition. Finally we sit down for a late night chat with our buddies from Boards Alive Podcast.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
Big Box of Goodies - Time Well Spent Games - Heavy Cardboard - BoardgameLinks.com - Orleans Review - Cagematch Paper-Rock-Scissors - Free Game Announcement - Boards Alive
EPISODE TIMELINE:
00:00:36 – Intro
00:08:43 – What Did We Play / Acquire
00:32:54 – Dinner with Heavy Cardboard
00:43:00 – Introduction: Orleans
00:44:30 – Review: Orleans
01:27:42 – Paper, Rock, Scissor - Vault Wars from Floodgate Games
01:32:46 – Giveaway Announcement - Codenames from Czech Games Edition
01:34:55 – Feature Segment: The Boys from Boards Alive
02:04:39 – Get to Know Boards Alive - Rapid Fire Round
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1-12-15
Brandon is sick, hardware is on the fritz and we are rust as hell - but the show MUST GO ON! We highlight our Christmas break plays and acquisitions. We get another call from our aspiring Scottish intern - Mobley. We have concerns about Mobley, primarily his power hungry nature... We have to figure out a way to knock him down a notch or 3! Our new years resolution is to do more giveaways on the show, and we've partnered with our buddies at Floodgate Games to bring an awesome giveaway to our listeners - that starts now! We visit with Paul Grogan from Gaming-Rules.com to learn more about teaching games and we pick his brain on Codenames, Vlaada Chvatil. We follow this discussion up with our Codenames review and wrap up the show handing out our awards for "Game of the Year".
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
Brandon is Sick (Sorry!) - Hardware Meltdown - Christmas Plays and Acquisitions - The logistics around a Scottish Intern are daunting - Mobley has no love for our rating system - Giveaways galore! - Interview with Paul Grogan - Rapid Fire Round - Codenames Review - Our Games of the year!
00:00:36 – Intro
00:03:33 – What Did We Play / Acquire
00:29:57 – Our Aspiring Scottish Intern Checks In
00:38:25 – Giveaways - courtesy of Floodgate Games
00:43:21 – Interview with Paul Grogan - Gaming-Rules.com
01:12:58 – Get to Know Paul - Rapid Fire Round
01:21:05 – Codenames Review
01:51:00 - Feature Segment : Games of the Year