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Brawling Brothers Boardgaming Podcast

The Brawling Brothers Boardgaming Podcast is a biweekly podcast that focuses on board games, card games and RPGs. The original Brawlers (Josh and Brandon) are 2 friends who like very different types of games. The show focuses on these differing preferences and (hopeless) attempts to sway each other's opinion. Each show includes light, friendly banter, a game review (in print), a combative segment called "Brawling and Boardgaming", a check in on BGG's "Hotness" and a brief discussion of a topic that has importance to us... Well, one of us, at least. While the "Brawling and Boardgaming" can get a bit heated at times, Josh and Brandon play games for the same reason: SOCIAL INTERACTION. The Brawlers love of meeting new people, playing games with old friends and interact with gamers all around the world is the simple reason that Brawling Brothers was founded. Join us as we attempt to spread our influence throughout the gaming community, encouraging people to form gaming groups, organize events, and evaluate just how great (OR NOT) those old games that Josh loves really are. Let's hope we can agree to disagree before a major fight breaks out!
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Dec 30, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/30/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane WondersMeeple Realty.  In our 3rd annual holiday episode we bring you a comprehensive (SPOILER FREE) review and comparison of all three major Escape Room Board Game lines (Exit, Unlock & Deckscape).  We reflect on the games we were playing last year - both turned out to be COMPLETE monsters in our hobby, and then talk about our current plays including: Civilization New Dawn and Nusfjord.  Per Christmas tradition we pen a Brawling Brothers Christmas song that is worthy of a Grammy, and then wrap up the holiday festivities with a jovial bout of Questions from the hat with Cat (and Noel).  Tune in as we discuss Star Wars, Game Weight, RPG Classes, Treats for Santa and a few other embarrassing topics.  Laughs guaranteed!

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane WondersMeeple Realty. 

00:12:57 - Listener Voicemail

00:22:40 - TNT: Then (Featuring Terraforming Mars & Gloomhaven)

00:38:15 - TNT: Now

00:57:15 - TNT: Tomorrow

01:00:15 - Escape Room Game Reviews (Unlock, Exit & Deckscape)

01:40:40 - The 3rd Annual Brawling Brothers Christmas Song - Let It Roll

01:42:45 - Feature Segment : Questions from a hat with Cat (and Noel)

 

Game Timestamps:

Civilization: New Dawn - 00:43:40
Deckscape - 01:00:15
Exit Games - 01:00:15
Gloomhaven - 00:31:00
Kingdom Death Monster - 00:15:30
Nusfjord - 00:49:45
Sagrada - 00:38:20
Santorini - 00:34:30
Star Wars Imperial Assault - 00:18:20
Terraforming Mars - 00:24:00
Unlock Games - 01:00:15

 

Dec 14, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/14/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty.  We are delighted to unveil all the exciting  details of BGGcon 2017, including a recap of our first ever Brawling Brothers Meetup! Huge thanks to Tasty Minstrel Games, Game Surplus, Capstone Games, Meeple Realty, Artana, Arcane Wonders, & Tim Heerema for donating enough goodies that EVERYONE at the party walked away with a prize!  We discuss our current podcast playlists, including: Heavy CardboardBlue Peg Pink PegAcross the BoardRolling Dice and Taking NamesPunching Cardboard and the EXCELLENT Hello from the Magic Tavern. If you're looking for gifts for the family, friends or an upcoming gift exchange, we churn through our Board Game Gift Guide!  Tune in to discover our favorite games to give in the following categories:   Party Games, Family Games, Thematic Games, Stocking Stuffers, Cooperative Games, Mid to heavy weight games and the ULTIMATE Christmas Board Game.

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty

00:00:45 - Intro and Banter

00:19:30 - TNT: Then

00:57:08 - TNT: Now (Featuring Santa Maria, Majesty & When I Dream)

01:41:05 - TNT: Tomorrow

01:49:50 - Feature Segment : Brawling Brothers Board Game Gift Guide

 

Game Timestamps:

Altiplano - 01:23:05
Camel Up - 02:09:30
Chimera Station - 01:08:30
Deer Lord - 02:06:55
Fields of Arle - 02:15:00
Flip Ships - 01:40:00
Gloomhaven - 02:24:45
Hanabi - 02:20:00
Ikuza - 01:02:24
Macao - 01:05:14
Majesty: For the Realm - 01:32:08
Mansions of Madness v2 - 02:17:15
Pandemic Legacy Season 2 - 02:29:00
Pioneers - 00:57:33
Rajas of the Ganges - 01:1102
Rhino Hero Super Battle - 00:59:50
Santa Maria - 01:28:14
The Grizzled - 02:20:00
Time Stories - 02:21:50
Twilight Imperium - 02:12:50
Viticulture - 01:55:30
When I Dream - 01:15:30

Nov 14, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/14/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders & Meeple Realty.  Josh quizzes Brandon on his recent trip to Essen, Germany to attend Internationale Spieltage  2017 (Essen 2017).  Listen in to discover an embarrassing moment at the airbnb, Brandon's fight for his life during a (near) riot at Dusseldorf Main Station, tales of gluttony and delicious food, shenanigans with 1/2 of Blue Peg Pink Peg, and GAMES.  Lots and lots of games!  This episode is all about experiences and Brandon does his best to walk you through a unplanned and not so well thought out trip to Essen 2017!

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty

00:00:48 - Intro and Banter

00:17:15 - Officially Unofficial BGGcon Meetup

00:21:20 - Brawling Brothers Christmas Gift Exchange

00:25:30 - TNT: Then :: Featuring Manifest Destiny

00:35:57 - TNT: Now :: The games we are currently playing

00:57:00 - TNT: Tomorrow :: Featuring Speakeasy Blues & Kids on Bikes

01:15:22 - Feature Segment :: Essen 2017 Recap

Game Timestamps:

Bonk - 02:11:45
Clank in Space - 00:42:00
Clans of Caledonia - 00:48:00
Deer Lord - 02:13:30
Diamant - 02:05:45
Indian Summer - 02:11:10
Kids on Bikes - 01:07:08
Lords of Hellas - 02:04:40
Manifest Destiny - 00:26:26
Merchants of Muziris - 00:54:30
Merlin - 02:02:30
Nusjford - 00:37:50
Pandemic Legacy Season 2 - 02:08:50
Songbirds - 02:06:20
Speakeasy Blues - 00:57:28
Time Stories - 00:40:00
War Room - 01:03:15

 

Oct 20, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/20/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty.  Year after year "The Horror of the War Room" is one of our very favorite episodes to plan and produce, and this year is no different!  Tune in as we talk about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, flash back on Mythos Tales from 8th Summit Games, unveil #Uwetober and unveil our unconventional plans for the first ever Brawling Brothers Meetup (at BGGcon 2017). We confess a huge mistake from Episode 60 and beg for forgiveness and then fade into our Fury of Dracula Review.  We produce 2 different user submitted stories, and offer a money back guarantee on your enjoyment of these outstanding pieces of voice acting!  ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty

00:00:58 - Intro and Banter

00:09:35 - War Room Takeover

00:15:35 - Guild Check-In

00:24:15 - Board Game Tables . com - The ULTIMATE Christmas Present

00:25:15 - TNT: Then - War Room Redux :: Mythos Tales

00:35:04 - TNT: Now

00:58:30 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Near & Far: Amber Mines + Patriots & Redcoats

01:16:15 - Check out the Tasty Minstrel Games Podcast

01:18:37 - Listener submitted Fury of Dracula Story

01:34:00 - Fury of Dracula Review

01:42:52 - Fury of Dracula Review : Theme

02:03:55 - Fury of Dracula Review : Strategy

02:08:15 - Fury of Dracula Review : Final Thoughts

02:19:13 - Meeple Realty keeps all your games in order

02:22:03 - Feature Segment: >The Churro Zone, 3rd Edition

 

Game Timestamps:

At the Gates of Loyang - 00:35:20
Detective: City of Angels - 00:49:00
Fury of Dracula Review - 01:34:00
Mysterium - 02:22:03
Mythos Tales - 00:26:00
Near & Far: Amber Mines - 01:14:15
Paramedics: Clear! - 00:42:36
Patriots & Redcoats - 00:58:30
Scythe - 00:15:45
SnapDice - 01:09:12

Oct 10, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/10/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders & Meeple Realty.  Brandon has a little issue with a round vegetable, and Josh takes great joy in his misery.  Josh pays the piper by canceling "THEN" (bets are bad, kids.). Interviews with Lance "Undead Viking" Myxter from Tasty Minstrel Games and Evan Derrick of Van Ryder Games are the highlight of this episode.  We talk about our "advance screening" and present our Detective City of Angels review.  Did you know that Wrigley Field was originally in Los Angeles??!  We wrap up the show by listing our #31-40 favorite games... These are clearly the BEST board games (at least according to the Brawling Brothers).

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders & Meeple Realty

00:00:44 - Intro and Banter

00:09:54 - Board Game Tables . com - Building the Premiere Board Game Table

00:11:24 - TNT: Then - A SHORT one!

00:13:47 - TNT: Now

00:34:53 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Guardian's Call

00:49:20 - TNT: Tomorrow - Interview with Lance "Undead Viking" Myxter of Tasty Minstrel Games

01:17:17 - Meeple Realty crafts long ships for A Feast For Odin

01:19:05 - Detective City of Angels Review + Designer Interview

01:57:06 - Arcane Wonders expands the world of Sheriff of Nottingham

01:57:55 - Feature Segment: Best Board Games according to the Brawling Brothers #31-40

Game Timestamps:

Arkham Horror - 02:11:00
Blood Bowl - 02:05:23
Blood Rage - 02:23:30
Cacao - 00:20:44
Camel Up - 02:07:12
Castle Panic - 02:21:20
Detective City of Angels Review - 01:19:05
Downfall - 00:51:50
Dune - 01:08:30
Eldritch Horror - 02:32:10
Euphoria - 01:59:10
Five Tribes - 02:41:05
Ginkgopolis - 02:30:30
Guardian's Call - 00:40:45
Imperial - 00:27:15
Imperial 2030 - 00:27:15
Lorenzo di Magnifico - 00:14:30
Mare Nostrum - 02:16:20
Memoir 44 - 02:43:30
Mice & Mystics - 02:18:20
Pillars of the Earth - 02:38:40
Puerto Rico - 02:08:10
RWBY - 00:34:53
Rex: Final Days of an Empire - 01:12:35
Secret Hitler - 02:27:40
Star Wars: Edge of the Empire - 02:33:40
Stuffed Fables - 02:20:10
The Grizzled - 02:25:25
Thunderstone - 02:37:10
Transatlantic - 00:32:55
Trickerion - 02:13:55
Twilight Imperium - 02:01:58

Sep 26, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/26/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty. Josh begins the episode out like some NPR production and Brandon puts a quick stop to that!  The stakes are high in this months giveaway, a DELUXE copy of Lisboa from Game Surplus - Can Brandon finally win a game of Rock, Paper, Scissor?  As requested by the masses, Cat joins us for a good majority of this episode. Dracul makes a surprise appearance to remind you that Halloween Stories for our annual Halloween Contest are due by October 1st, 2017! We present our Century Spice Road Review and talk about the controversy that Century Golem Edition stirred up.  Cat joins us for our feature segment as we take Questions from the Hat with Cat, including doozies like: If your house was on fire and you could only rescue 2 games, which would they be?  Does gaming have a place in education? What is a game you hated the first time you played it but now you love it?  And some in depth discussion on if some people are better at rolling dice than others.  

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty

00:00:43 - Intro and Banter

00:09:54 - Board Game Tables . com - Building the Premiere Board Game Table

00:11:25 - Lisboa (Deluxe Edition) Giveaway playoff courtesy of Game Surplus

00:16:03 - Dracul reminds you about our Halloween Contest

00:07:05 - Brandon is going to Spiel 2017 in Essen!

00:20:00 - TNT: Then - War Room Redux, featuring Scythe

00:30:02 - TNT: Now with Cat

00:54:05 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Dice of Pirates & Spy Club

01:04:30 - Have you checked out the Tasty Minstrel Games Podcast?

01:06:18 - Century Spice Road Review

01:41:40 - Meeple Realty inserts cut down on the setup time of your games!

01:44:00 - Feature Segment: Questions from the Hat with Cat

 

Game Timestamps:

Agricola - 02:11:08
Caverna - 02:10:08
Century Spice Road Review - 01:07:18
Dice of Pirates - 00:54:08
Dungeons & Dragons 5e - 00:47:30
Eldritch Horror - 02:09:10
Import / Export - 00:32:15
Masterpiece - 00:37:43
Scythe - 00:20:00
Shogun - 00:42:00
Space Alert - 02:00:00
Spy Club - 00:59:20
Star Wars : Edge of the Empire - 00:50:17

Sep 12, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/12/17

From Essen to the NFL, multiple reviews and an EPIC discussion about Twilight Struggle - this episode is absolutely packed with GREATNESS!  Listen in as Josh and Brandon review 2 of the hottest "family friendly games of the year" and being our first ever Top 50 games list!  We announce an incredibly generous giveaway from GameSurplus.com - Lisboa DELUXE!!!  Our kickstarter previews focus on Drakkar and Evolution the Video Game.  Stick us in your earholes and let us get you through your work week.  

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders, & Meeple Realty

00:00:44 - Intro and Banter

00:07:05 - Brandon is going to Spiel 2017 in Essen!

00:13:54 - Meeple Realty inserts cut down on the setup time of your games!

00:15:41 - NFL Predictions

01:09:52 - Lisboa (Deluxe Edition) Giveaway courtesy of Game Surplus

00:28:15 - Board Game Tables . com - Building the Premiere Board Game Table

00:29:40 - TNT: Then - Twilight Struggle with Travis B.

01:02:00 - TNT: Now

01:26:52 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Drakkar & Evolution The Video Game

01:34:40 - Codenames Duet Review

01:36:03 - Have you checked out the Tasty Minstrel Games Podcast?

01:56:14 - Kingdomino Review

02:16:26 - Check out the Sherriff of Nottingham Expansion from Arcane Wonders

02:18:30 - Feature Segment: Brawling Brothers Favorite Board Games - 41 to 50

 

Game Timestamps:

13 Days - 01:18:21
7 Wonders Duel - 01:03:45
7 Wonders Duel Pantheon - 01:07:07
7th Continent - 01:11:18
Archipelago - 02:44:30
Battletech - 02:49:55
Bohnanza - 02:52:40
Camel Up - 02:48:30
Carcassonne - 02:43:08
Codenames Duet - 01:37:00
Dominion - 02:27:05
Drakkar - 01:27:05
Evolution - 01:30:15
Firefly - 03:01:10
Hanabi - 02:42:00
Jamaica - 02:43:00
Karuba - 02:54:46
Kingdomino - 01:56:47
Nations Dice Game - 02:32:00
Pandemic - 02:46:20
Quadropolis - 01:24:00
Stockpile - 02:25:10
Targi - 02:37:05
The Resistance - 02:35:05
Ticket to Ride - 02:39:00
Tobago - 02:27:35
Twilight Struggle - 00:31:53
War of the Ring - 02:41:10
Xwing - 02:47:00

Aug 29, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8/29/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty.  Brandon is back from Gen Con and his voice is a little on the raspy side... Meanwhile Josh is drinking high quality whiskey from a plastic bottle.  Josh makes a call to #TeamJosh to purposefully stress Brandon out. #NoBrotherLeftBehind.  Don't forget to email Dracul at bloodteeth19@gmail.com. Do you even board game, bro???  Make sure you check out our feature segment in Across the Board Episode 14 - hilarity! We conclude our Tikal Giveaway, courtesy of Games Surplus .  Brandon recaps Gen Con 50 in epic fashion, while being constantly badgered by Josh. He even manages to create one of the coolest words ever - INSCAPED.

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Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders, & Meeple Realty

00:00:45 - Intro and Banter

00:16:50 - Board Game Tables . com - Building the Premiere Board Game Table

00:18:15 - TNT: Then - War Room Redeaux

00:38:38 - TNT: Now

00:58:30 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Now Boarding and Vegas Wits & Wagers

01:08:05 - Have you checked out the Tasty Minstrel Games Podcast?

01:09:52 - Tikal (Super Meeple Ed) Giveaway courtesy of Game Surplus

01:15:26 - Feature Segment : Gen Con 50 Recap

01:20:27 - Meeple Realty inserts cut down on the setup time of your games!

02:06:15 - Summit Charity Event results

 

Game Timestamps:

878 Vikings - 02:15:00
Barenpark - 00:52:40
Big Trouble in Little China - 01:46:50
Blurble - 01:51:55
Cerebria - 01:55:40
Champions of Hara - 01:54:34
Clank in Space - 01:41:05
Codenames Duet - 01:51:05
Covert - 00:45:00
Ex Libris - 01:41:05
Fallout - 01:38:30
Garbage Day : 00:24:00
Kill the Unicorns - 01:55:00
Lorenzo il Magnifico : 00:39:10
Now Boarding - 00:59:15
Pandemic Legacy : 00:32:00
Pandemic Legacy Season 2 - 01:43:40
Scythe : 00:26:25
Stockpile - 02:03:15
Summit - 02:06:15
Super Wits & Wagers : Superheroes vs Supervillians - 02:05:00
Too Many Bones - 01:40:45
Unearth - 01:57:03
Vegas Wits & Wagers - 01:02:50
Viceroy : 00:23:00

Aug 22, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8/22/17

 

This BONUS EPISODE brought to you by War Room Studios.  Brandon was away for Gen Con 50 for the last 7 days, so we decided to release some bonus content instead of not having an episode come out.  In this bonus episode we announce a new BIG contest, feature a fan favorite character and replay the winning story from our Halloween Episode (2016).  If emailing Dracul seems like an interesting proposition, you can reach him at bloodtheeth19@gmail.com

 

Story Submission Requirements

  • Deadline: Sunday October 1st, 2017
  • 25 Minutes Spoken Word
  • Script Style submission (including audio clues if desired)
  • Story line tied to a board game
  • Halloween / Horror Related
  • Must include a part for a 10-13 year old girl
  • All submissions sent to: brandon@brawlingbrothers.com

BoardgameGeek Guild Discussion Thread

Aug 8, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8/817

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty.  Brandon is convinced that no one reads the episode description and has decided to greatly shorten them.  Blah blah blah Josh takes whiskey instead of pain meds, Blah blah We aren't geologists. Blah blah Boardgame Symposium with The Board Game Group, blah blah Bison Jerky, Blah Blah Josh breaks a spring in the leather couch. Blah Blah Hot Games Blah Blah Kickstarter Blah Before the Earth Explodes and Blah Blah The Art of Nolan Nasser. Plus Blah blah blah blahity blah The Climbers from Simply Complex launches at Gen Con blah blah 2017 Gen Con 50 Preview with Across the Board.

Coupon Code:  Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR

Gen Con Charity Events Tickets - CLICK HERE!

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders, & Meeple Realty

00:00:50 - Intro and Banter

00:16:00 - Phone Call of the Episode (Call us NOW - 575.616.BROS)

00:17:18 - Meeple Realty tackles the One Ring

00:19:45 - Guild Check In

00:26:45 - Tikal (Super Meeple Ed) Giveaway courtesy of Game Surplus

00:29:27 - Episode 57 Delayed (slightly)!

00:31:30 - Board Game Tables . com - Building the Premiere Board Game Table

00:33:19 - TNT: Then - Featuring History of the World (Avalon Hill)

00:51:20 - TNT: Now

01:14:48 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Before the Earth Explodes & The Art of Nolan Nasser

01:30:24 - Presenting the Tasty Minstrel Games Gen Con 50 Lineup

01:41:15 - The Climbers Review

01:50:45 - The Climbers Review - Theme Discussion

 

Game Timestamps:

13 Minutes - 02:48:30
A Brief History of the World - 00:49:30
Affliction: Salem 1692 - 02:36:30
Before the Earth Explodes - 1:15:40
Codenames Duet - 02:43:00
Container - 1:06:30
Detective: City of Angels - 02:25:00
El Dorado - 02:51:40
Fugitive - 00:58:00
History of the World - 00:35:30
Mint Delivery - 03:01:00
Photosynthesis - 02:39:30
Red Scare - 02:50:30
Sheriff of Nottingham Expansion - 03:05:00
Star Fleet Captains - 00:24:30
Star Trek Ascendancy - 00:20:00
Summit: The Board Game - 00:51:30
Terraforming Mars - Hellas & Elysium - 02:56:00
Tesla Vs Edison : Duel - 03:04:00
The Art of Nolan Nasser - 1:23:30
The Climbers - 01:41:15
The Ruhr - 03:06:30
This War of Mine - 03:02:30
Thunderstone Quest - 02:31:30
Unearth - 02:27:30
Wasteland Express Delivery Service - 03:04:00

Jul 25, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7/25/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com,  and Meeple Realty - Brandon starts the show in a sticky situation before describing the golden gilded canopy bed that Heavy Cardboard allowed him to sleep in during his stay at Heavy Cardboard Headquarters.  Brandon's trip to Denver involved many exciting moments including a stop at Hyperspace Arcade. Josh gives Brandon a Whisky & Scotch DATE NIGHT! We are excited to have Scott Sexton contributing written reviews to our website. "Transcend Time and Transform Your Hairline" is a great slogan that has to be used.... somewhere!  Sunwarrior Protein sponsors ALL guest appearances that Isaac Childres of Cephalofair Games makes.  Isaac answers some uncomfortable questions about Founders of Gloomhaven and agrees (at gunpoint, basically) to allow the Brawling Brothers to leave their mark on his newest game!  We wrap up Episode 55 with a hilarious discussion about "No-No's" around the board game table.

Coupon Code:  Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR

Gen Con Charity Events Tickets - CLICK HERE!

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty

00:00:43 - Intro and Banter

00:21:25 - Summit Charity Event at Gen Con

00:25:52 - Meeple Realty tackles the One Ring

00:28:05 - TNT: Then - War Room Redeux, Featuring The Networks

00:42:30 - TNT: Now

01:14:55 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Founders of Gloomhaven

01:33:47 - Spoils of War Giveaway Resolution (Thank you Arcane Wonders)

01:37:50 - Between Two Cities Review + Capitals (Expansion) Review

02:07:00 - Tasty Minstrel Games is kickstarting Crusaders: They Will Be Done

02:09:30 - Feature Segment: No-No's around your BoardGameTable.com Table

 

Game Timestamps:

Between Two Cities Review - 01:37:50
Between Two Cities : Capitals - 01:37:50
Chameleon - 00:49:00
Clank - 00:54:25
Cry Havoc - 00:33:27
Ethnos - 00:20:35
Flatline - 00:40:15
Founders of Gloomhaven - 01:01:38
Fuse - 00:39:08
Merchants & Marauders - 00:35:57
Merchants & Marauders: Broadsides - 00:37:40
Spoils of War - 01:33:47
Star Trek: 5 Year Mission - 00:40:59
Summit - 00:21:25
The Networks - 00:29:40
The Networks Executives - 00:31:30
Yokohama - 00:42:50

Jul 11, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7/11/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com,  Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Brandon starts the show without Josh, which leads to an all new installment of Quest for the Beef Sandwich.  It turns out that Beef Sandwiches have been on the mind of Josh and he wrote a jingle for "The Quest".  Dracool makes an uninvited visit to War Room Studio prior to our Yokohama Review.  We talk about some amazing resource and token upgrades from Top Shelf Gamer and explain how they made our Yokohama Review plays even more enjoyable! You can save 15% on your resource upgrades by using our Top Shelf Gamer coupon code "bros" at checkout. We wrap up the episode with a listener favorite - Questions from the hat with Cat.  We dive in to all sorts of interesting questions include what modern day boardgame would you make into a movie.

Coupon Codes:

Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR

Save 15% on ALL token upgrade purchases with Top Shelf Gamer by using coupon code: bros

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comArcane Wonders & Meeple Realty

00:00:44 - Intro and Banter

00:14:22 - Customize your very own table at BoardGameTables.com

00:16:08 - Guild Checkin

00:20:35 - TNT: Then - Railways of the World

00:39:20 - TNT: Now

01:14:55 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Archmage

01:25:358 - Meeple Realty creates innovative board game inserts

01:27:35 - Yokohama Review

01:32:15 - Top Shelf Gamer provides token upgrades for Yokohama

02:02:13 - Arcane Wonders splits the Spoils of War

02:03:46 - Spoils of War Giveaway

02:04:08 - Feature Segment :: Questions from the hat with Cat

 

Game Timestamps:

Archmage - 01:15:10
Big Trouble in Little China - 01:22:10
Candyland - 02:16:10
Cash & Guns - 02:11:05
Cities of Splendor - 01:21:40
Dead of Winter : Warring Colonies - 01:24:40
Dominion - 02:22:50
Firefly - 02:18:05
First Martian - 01:20:40
Founding Fathers - 00:40:00
Fury of Dracula - 00:52:15
Pandemic Legacy : Season 2 - 01:23:10
Railways of the World - 00:20:35
Star Wars: Queens Gambit - 02:20:50
Survive - 02:12:30
TechNo! Bowl - 00:45:30
War of the Ring - 01:03:56
Yokohama - 01:27:45

Jun 27, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/27/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com,  and Meeple Realty - Josh confesses to choosing a video game over board gaming, and Brandon lets the world know about the unacceptable toilet situation in War Room Studio A #tidalwavetoilet.  The guys behind Across the Board Podcast grace our guild with a hallowed picture of Saint Brandonia and his loyal Sausage Fingered Jester Josh.  Speaking of the guild - we have surpassed 500 members! We talk up one of the most exciting escape experiences we've ever enjoyed - Nefertari's Tomb at the NM Escape Room is an INCREDIBLE experience that MUST NOT BE MISSED! We unveil the demonic sounds of the War Room Redeux - BACKWARDS. We forgot to do our Arcane Wonders sponsored Spoils of War Giveaway last episode, so we are making up for it this episode! And alll of this is before we even get to the Origins 2017 recap, where we talk about food, new games, old games, the Cabalist House, True Dungeon, Pride in CBus and Brandon's groin being flagged as suspicious by TSA. Do not miss this Origins 2017 recap show - We guarantee you'll love it, or you get your money back.

Save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty

00:00:43 - Intro and Banter

00:12:40 - Guild Checkin

00:24:40 - NM Escape Room presents Nefertari's Tomb

00:34:20 - Customize your very own table at BoardGameTables.com

00:36:03 - TNT: Then - War Room Redeux, Featuring Imhotep

00:45:12 - TNT: Now

00:59:35 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Click Click Boom

01:03:25 - Tasty Minstrel Games is turning heads with Yokohama

01:06:33 - An emotional moment with the Brawling Brothers

01:11:22 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 Recap

01:21:07 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Cabalist House

01:27:52 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Columbus Food

01:37:20 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Old(er) Games

01:46:30 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - True Dungeon

01:56:45  - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 -New Games

02:07:20 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - People and Meetups

02:22:06 - Meeple Realty creates innovative and beautiful inserts

02:16:00 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - Pride Fest in CBus

02:20:25 - Feature Segment: Origins 2017 - A few shoutouts

 

Game Timestamps:

878 Vikings - 02:01:04
Agents of Mayhem - 02:05:18
Anachrony - 01:39:40
Barenpark - 00:43:49
Century: Spice Road - 01:58:30
Click Click Boom - 01:00:45
Cottage Garden - 00:52:10
Ethnos - 01:56:45
Great Western Trail - 01:37:40
Imhotep - 00:41:13
Insider - 02:00:04
Kingdomino - 01:38:18
Leaders of Euphoria - 01:45:03
Mare Nostrum - 00:39:10
Raiders of the North Sea - 02:05:18
Railways of the World - 01:39:58
Secret Hitler - 01:43:35
Spoils of War - 00:59:45
Twilight Squabble - 01:19:03
Vegas Wits & Wagers - 02:14:00
Yokohama - 01:03:25

Jun 12, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com,  and Meeple Realty - With Brandon and Josh leaving for Origins tomorrow (6/13), we decided to give you a tasty treat and drop this baby a day early.  Hopefully lots of you stick us in your earholes as you travel to Columbus, Ohio to play games, hang out and drink some whiskey!  If you see us, please come up to us and introduce yourself! And remember; Josh has BIG BEAUTIFUL PIPES and Brandon is now a Saint. Special thanks to new brawler Jared Z for helping us with our ding counter update!  Also, save 10% on your purchases with Meeple Realty by using the coupon code: bb17 or BrawlingBrothersMR

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty

00:00:43 - Intro and Banter

00:09:15 - Guild Checkin

00:20:15 - Meeple Realty will be at Origins 2017

00:27:25 - TNT: Then - Featuring Tribune

00:40:15 - TNT: Now - Featuring Magic Maze, Viticulture & Time Stories

01:14:37 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Click Click Boom & Dome Crushers

01:24:10 - Customize your very own table at BoardGameTables.com

01:25:05 - Spoils of War Giveaway

01:26:25 - Spoils of War Review - Intro

01:27:18 - Spoils of War Review - Overview

01:41:15 - Spoils of War Review - Theme

01:45:01 - Spoils of War Review - Art

01:50:35 - Spoils of War Review - Strategy

01:55:40 - Spoils of War Review - Final Thoughts

02:01:15 - Tasty Minstrel Games will be at Origins 2017

02:02:55 - Feature Segment - HeavyCon 2017 Recap

 

Game Timestamps:

Anachrony - 02:26:10
Captains of the Gulf - 02:27:40
Click Click Boom - 01:14:51
Climbers - 02:06:20
Concordia - 02:29:45
Dome Crushers - 01:21:25
Exit: Cabin - 02:09:40
Magic Maze - 01:02:00
Papa Paulo - 02:23:10
Spoils of War - 01:27:18
Terraforming Mars - 02:14:35
Time Stories - 00:40:20
Tribune - 00:27:25
Viticulture - 00:50:20
Yokohama - 02:39:30

May 23, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Josh and Brandon face off in a Hey Off™ after showing concern for Josh's wet, sweaty head. We announce that we have to do REALLY stupid things on cameras to pay off a bet that we made with our listeners (tutu's, whipped cream pies, and DOIN' A THING).  Brandon continues his epic efforts to wax poetic during discussion about current kickstarters Flow of History, Tradewars: Homeworld and Path of Light & Shadow.  The long awaited Mansions of Madness review is lengthy and covers every aspect of this HUGE title - check out what we think. We give away TONS of stuff in the conclusion of our Big Bad Celebration Giveaway from Episode 50 - Tune in to hear who wins STACKS of #boardgames. Then the show is wrapped up with a revealing interview with Tony Gullotti, Director of Sales for Arcane Wonders.

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane WondersMeeple Realty

00:00:43 - Intro and Banter

00:12:32 - Meeple Realty will be at Origins with EXCITING new wares!

00:14:04 - Dead of Winter Promo Giveaway

00:17:15 - TNT - Then : War Room Redeaux - Star Wars Rebellion

00:30:00 - TNT - Now

00:49:37 - TNT - Tomorrow : Flow of History, Tradewars: Homeworld, Path of Light & Shadow

00:59:47 - BoardgameTables.com builds incredible gaming tables!

01:00:42 - Mansions of Madness Review : Flavor and Overview

01:18:05 - Mansions of Madness Review : Theme

01:25:40 - Mansions of Madness Review : Presentation

01:29:20 - Mansions of Madness Review : Game Play & Strategy

01:40:54 - Mansions of Madness Review : Final Thoughts

01:51:28 - Yokohama by Tasty Minstrel Games

01:54:35 - Big Bad Celebration Giveaway Drawing

02:08:16 - Feature Segment - Interview with Tony Gullotti of Arcane Wonders

 

Game Timestamps:

Bohnanza - 00:48:30
Collectors & Capers - 00:40:20
Concordia - 00:31:20
Flow of History - 00:49:55
Mansions of Madness Review - 01:00:42
Path of Light & Shadow - 00:55:22
Secret Hitler - 00:42:40
Star Wars: Rebellion - 00:19:00
Survive: Space Attack! - 00:35:35
Tradewars : Homeworld - 00:53:00
Tumblin Dice - 00:48:40
Yashima - 02:13:30
Yokohama - 01:51:28

May 9, 2017

Enter the BIG BAD CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY HERE!

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/9/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - The HEY STACK becomes a thing. Josh takes a trip Guadalajara, Mexican culture and TEQUILLA! Brandon acquires a copy of Twilight Struggle Collectors Edition from GMT Games and has issues with tanks, specifically the blue ones.   We unveil our challenge coins thanks to Bernard the Evil Wizard.  We get an awesome call from a tiny listener and promise MUCH MORE #GloriousIdiocy. We unveil our yearly Top 20 Games list, and explore some of our favorite outtakes from the last 10 episodes.

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane WondersMeeple Realty

00:00:44 - Intro and Banter

00:31:45 - Big Bad Celebration Giveaway Announcement

00:37:14 - BoardgameTables.com builds BEAUTIFUL custom board game tables

00:38:14 - The future is BRIGHT for the Brawling Brothers

00:49:15 - Check out the NEW Meeple Realty Website

00:51:15 - Feature Segment: Top 20 Board Games

01:20:35 - An enthusiastic first look at Yokohama from Tasty Minstrel Games

01:50:39 - The Brawling Brothers Top 3 Board Games

02:18:30 - BONUS MATERIAL - Outtakes from EP 41-50

02:24:05 - BONUS MATERIAL - The Brawling Brothers LoveBoat

 

Game Timestamps:

1960: The Making of the President - 01:40:40
7 Wonders Duel - 02:15:40
A Feast for Odin - 01:15:20
Age of Discovery - 01:00:20
Arkham Horror: The Card Game - 01:12:30
Axis & Allies - 01:36:15
Camel Up - 01:08:55
Captain Sonar - 02:03:45
Castles of Burgundy - 02:00:05
Codenames - 01:08:55
Concordia - 01:30:30
Crokinole - 01:42:00
Dead of Winter - 01:05:25
Descent - 01:32:10
Fief - 01:16:15
Ginkgopolis - 01:02:00
Gloomhaven - 01:55:00
Glory to Rome - 01:26:00
Ikusa - 00:57:15
Imhotep - 00:55:00
Junta - 01:27:30
Kemet - 02:07:15
Mansions of Madness - 01:39:00
Mysterium - 01:58:10
Orleans - 01:10:55
Pandemic Legacy - 01:35:00
Ponzi Scheme - 01:14:10
Railways of the World - 01:52:00
Shogun - 01:39:30
Sid Meier's Civilization - 01:03:25
Star Wars: Rebellion - 02:12:10
Supremacy - 02:14:40
Terra Mystica - 01:08:20
Terraforming Mars - 01:47:45
The Grizzled - 00:53:40
Through the Ages - 01:45:07
Time Stories - 01:23:55
Twilight Struggle - 00:12:00
Viticulture - 01:19:20
Zombicide: Black Plague - 00:58:35

Apr 11, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4/11/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - We have no clue how we've survived this long, but this episode is our TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!  Join us and listen to our friends from all over boardgame media wishing us well, including: Board Game Theater, Boardgamergirl, Lance the Undead Viking, Rolling Dice and Taking Names, Across the Board, Gaming Rules!, Dirtbags of Holding, Docking Bay 94, Low Player Count and Heavy Cardboard!  Brandon highlights his Carribean Cruise and is ridiculed about Botox, massages and buffet lines.  We reminisce on the last 12 months and point out a few of our favorite moments from the last 24 episodes.  We finish the episode up with an outstanding conversation with The Secret Cabal Jamie and Rodney of Watch it Played.  Listen in as Secret Cabal Jamie tells us all about their current kickstarter, and Rodney explains the origins of his blockbuster youtube channel, Watch it Played.

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty

00:02:46 - Intro and Banter

00:09:04 -Brandon talks about his Caribbean Cruise

00:22:40 - BoardgameTables.com - Building the finest boardgame tables!

00:25:29 - TNT - Then

00:31:15 - How do we name our episodes? Our secret, revealed!

00:40:05 - TNT - Now featuring Terraforming Mars

01:01:10 -  Tasty Minstrel Games has an impressive slate of upcoming games

01:05:18 - Reflection on the last 48 Episodes, including favorite moments

01:06:40 - Favorite Moment - BackBlade

01:12:00 - Favorite Moment - Magma Hot Red Pepper

02:12:25 - Meeple Realty has some awesome upcoming inserts

02:15:15 - Feature Segment, Featuring: Watch it Played and The Secret Cabal

 

Game Timestamps:

Historia - 00:52:40
Sushi Go : 00:47:40
Terraforming Mars : 00:40:05
Voodoo - 00:58:25

Mar 28, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3/28/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Josh has serious issues with the lack of 7up at restaurants and feels it worthy of discussion on the show, Brandon drowns out his idiocy with a giant bottle full of vodka. Our 2 year Anniversary Celebration is coming, and WE WANT YOU TO CONTRIBUTE - call (575)616-BROS and leave us a message.  We want to try to put as many as possible on the air... Here is your chance at fame!  We check in on our iTunes competition (65 reviews by May 1st... Can it happen??) and read our iTunes review of the episode.   Mr. Travis B gets introduced in a extra special (additional) review, as Josh and Travis break down 1754 Conquest : The French and Indian War by Academy Games.  We discuss the amazing production that is War of the Ring : Anniversary Edition and discuss our most recent plays, including Potion Explosion, Dice of Crowns and The Royals. Check out our Colosseum review (Tasty Minstrel Games version) and then join us for an intimate discussion about how our tastes have changed as we have progressed in this amazing hobby.

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty

00:00:42 - Intro and Banter

00:10:25 - iTunes review of the week

00:12:59 - We discuss our experience with Brandons' BoardgameTables.com Table

00:16:00 - TNT - Then with Travis B

00:31:40 - 1754 Conquest - The French and Indian War Review

01:17:00 - Meeple Realty built an incredible insert for Gloomhaven!

01:20:11 - TNT - Now featuring War of the Ring Anniversary Edition

01:59:02 - Is the King pleased? Find out in Royals from Arcane Wonders

02:00:10 - TNT - Tomorrow featuring City of Kings

02:06:07 - A Grail Game Reprint? Colosseum by Tasty Minstrel Games - Available Now!

02:08:34 - Colosseum Review (Tasty Minstrel Games version)

02:22:35 - Colosseum Review - Artwork and Production

02:29:55 - Colosseum Review - Theme

02:34:00 - Colosseum Review - Strategy

02:45:48 - Colosseum Review - Final Thoughts

02:54:53 - Feature Segment : Taste Change Discussion

 

Game Timestamps:

1754 Conquest - 00:31:40
Arkham Horror - The Card Game - 01:46:27
Axis and Allies : World War I 1914 - 01:31:50
Blood Bowl (v4) - 01:34:47
City of Kings - 02:08:34
Codenames - 00:19:29
Colosseum Review - 02:08:34
Dice of Crowns - 01:50:50
Potion Explosion - 01:42:10
The Royals - 01:54:25
Through the Ages - 00:17:00
War of the Ring - 01:20:28

 

Mar 14, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3/14/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - We asked and our you listened - we got PLENTY of recreations of the Love Boat theme and we share the best one with you.  We make our itunes review bet EVEN juicer... Help us embarrass ourselves!  We discuss our run through the latest New Mexico Escape Room scenario, Family Jewel. Brandon recaps his recent trip to Utah for Saltcon - including a burger topped with pastrami, a trip to Mayday Games Headquarters and proof that Toyota Prius can reach speeds in excess of 95mph. James Hudson of Druid City Games joins us to talk about his exciting new kickstarter, Grimm Forest and tells you how to win a $500 shopping spree from Funagain Games.  Cat joins us to take Questions from the Hat, and reveals her poetic side.

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, & Meeple Realty

00:00:46 - Intro and Banter

00:07:00 - Love Boat Theme Song

00:10:42 - iTunes Review Bet Modification (Addition!)

00:17:30 - The Family Jewel at NM Escape Room

00:24:55 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming

00:26:11 - 2016 Golden Geek Followup

00:32:15 - BGG Guild Checkin

00:40:30 - A very special MAIL CALL

00:44:44 - A Grail Game Reprint? Colosseum by Tasty Minstrel Games - Available Now!

00:47:07 - SaltCon Recap with special thanks to Mayday Games

01:42:00 - Druid City Games talks Grimm Forest

02:07:44 - Meeple Realty built a MUCH NEEDED insert for Gloomhaven and we love it!

02:11:05 - Feature Segment : Questions from the Hat with Cat

 

Game Timestamps:

Anachrony - 01:15:35
Arkham Horror LCG - 01:04:30
Clank - 01:35:40
Control - 01:24:10
Dead Mans Draw - 01:20:00
Empires of the Void II - 01:31:40
Energy Empire - 01:01:04
Great Western Trail - 01:33:40
Grimm Forest - 01:44:10
Mythos Tales - 00:51:44
New Angeles - 01:09:20
Terraforming Mars - 01:20:20
Yggdrasil - 01:22:18

Feb 28, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2/28/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Brandon takes his new chair back thanks to the damn thing shocking him! We discuss our VERY EXCITED nomination for a 2017 Golden Geek Award for Best Boardgame Podcast - PLEASE take a moment and VOTE FOR US!  Josh explains why Brandon is BFF's with Isaac Childres and follows up with a story about a self driving mail truck. Cat joins us for TNT: Now and tells us what shes been playing, including a very exciting D&D 5e campaign that she is DMing.  Our review of A Feast for Odin is as big as the game itself - Polarizing opinions mean this review should NOT be missed.  We finish up with an interview of the awesome men (and women) of Tantrum House. Make sure to check out their Boardgame Parody News Site, Wutanfallhaus - for a few good laughs!

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty

00:00:51 - Intro and Banter

00:11:24 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming

00:14:10 - 2017 Golden Geek Nomination?!? VOTE NOW!

00:21:45 - Giveaway (Sponsored by Across the Board Podcast)

00:28:00 - Royals from Arcane Wonders - Available Now

00:29:00 - TNT: Then - Featuring Hotel Tycoon

00:37:10 - TNT: Now - Featuring Cat!

01:12:45 - TNT: Tomorrow - Featuring Dinosaur Island and Food Truck Champion

01:24:08 - A Grail Game Reprint? Colosseum by Tasty Minstrel Games - Available Now!

01:26:38 - A Feast for Odin : Flavor and Description

01:44:20 - A Feast for Odin : Presentation

01:45:21 - Meeple Realty presents an officially licensed insert for A Feast for Odin!

01:50:48 - A Feast for Odin : Strategy

01:58:30 - A Feast for Odin : Theme

02:01:30 - A Feast for Odin : Final Thoughts

02:10:02 - Feature Segment : Tantrum House Kickstarter

 

Game Timestamps:

1745 - 00:44:15
A Feast for Odin - 01:26:38
Black Orchestra - 01:18:00
Capital Lux - 00:55:25
Codenames - 00:47:05
Colonists - 01:11:08
D&D 5e - 01:05:05
Dinosaur Island - 01:30:30
Drawlab Coins - 00:40:40
Fabled Fruit - 01:05:05
Food Truck Champion - 01:20:00
Hotel Tycoon - 00:29:00
Munchkin - 01:11:08
Ponzi Scheme - 01:00:00
Tak - 00:20:00
Tokaido - 00:58:40

Feb 7, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2/7/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - Brandon's new chair shocks the hell out of him - OVER AND OVER!  We want you to tell us about the best pizza ever! We need your love on BoardgameLinks.com - Come on... You can spare a single heart! Do you love FREE STUFF?!? Better check out this awesome giveaway from the guys at Across the Board.  We make a bet in regards to itunes reviews - 40 by May 1st means Brandon takes a whiskey drenched whipped cream pie to the grill - 60 by June 1st means Josh dresses up in a tutu and sings the Lollipop Guild song.  Help us embarrass ourselves! We are proud to unleash the first podcast review of Gloomhaven - We hope that our 45+ hours of gaming makes this a comprehensive look that will help you form a solid opinion on this massive thematic experience.  Finally we sit down with Kimberly from Granite Game Summit and discuss the upcoming convention.

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com & Meeple Realty

00:00:41 - Intro and Banter

00:13:05 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming

00:25:55 - TNT: Then - A year in review

00:35:55 - TNT: Now

00:42:03 - Meeple Realty presents an officially licensed insert for A Feast for Odin!

00:43:47 - TNT: Now - Acquisitions

00:44:44 - All the hotness from Tasty Minstrel Games

00:48:00 - TNT: Now - What we are playing

00:56:44 - TNT: Tomorrow - Kickstarter Windowshopping

01:06:58 - Gloomhaven Review - Flavor and Overview

01:38:50 - Gloomhaven Review - Strategy Discussion

01:51:32 - Gloomhaven Review - Theme Discussion

01:55:35 - Gloomhaven Review - Presentation Discussion

01:59:30 - Gloomhaven Review - Final Thoughts

02:15:23 - Review us on iTunes - PLEASEEEE!

02:20:30 - Feature Segment - Review with Kimberly from Granite Game Summit

 

Game Timestamps:

Above & Below - 00:40:00
Artifacts Inc - 00:54:11
Blood Rage - 00:35:55
Camel Up - 00:48:35
Carcassone - 00:51:00
Colonists - 00:44:19
Dust City Outlaws (RPG) - 01:01:15
Gloomhaven - 01:06:58
Import / Export - 01:05:50
Medioevo Universalis - 00:56:44
Ponzi Scheme - 00:44:44
Railways of Nippon - 00:59:12
Rising Sun - 00:35:55
Tide of Iron - 00:52:00

Jan 24, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1/24/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - We explore the possibilities of purchasing and monetizing LiveJosh.com (HAH!). Out of all of our hours of talking, not one makes us feel more warm and fuzzy than the story of Josh running himself over with his car... It seemed long overdue to revisit this idiocy!  We are super excited to FINALLY recieve War of the Ring Anniversary Edition - and it looks like it is finally about to happen!  Listeners pitch the combo demon that would be the "CABRAWLIST" - a ferocious combination of Brawlers and Cabalists. Then flashes back to a grandfather of modern day games - Stratego!  We discuss how Heavy Cardboard has introduced Brandon to the wonderful world of heavy gaming - if you haven't found love for heavy gaming yet, its time to check out this wonderful podcast!  Dracool makes a surprise visit in War Room Studio B - What is this?? Halloween in January?!?  The brilliant Bruno Faidutti has finally flipped his lid and has announced Kamasutra.  We review the SMASH HIT from 2016 - Captain Sonar!  If you've ever wondered how stressful it is to navigate frigid waters while being hunted by a nuclear power submarine who's only mission is to sink your sub, check out our Captain Sonar review! Finally we wrap up the show with a wish filled discussion about our Grail Games - Chime in on the guild and let us know what your grail games are!

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.com, Arcane WondersMeeple Realty

00:00:45 - Intro and Banter

00:09:11 - Flash Back - Josh runs over himself with his car!

00:21:52 - BoardgameTables.com - The premiere accessory in boardgaming

00:27:00 - Brandon is the BGG Geek of the Week

00:30:42 - Check out The Dice Tower Essentials line from Arcane Wonders

00:33:10 - A check in with the Brawling Brothers Guild on BGG

00:43:00 - Brandon is "Doin' a thing!"

00:43:40 - THEN - Stratego

00:53:47 - Meeple Realty presents an officially licensed insert for A Feast for Odin!

00:55:33 - NOW

01:20:08 - TOMORROW featuring Delve

01:30:11 - Captain Sonar Review

02:09:53 - Check out Oracle of Delphi from Tasty Minstrel Games

02:11:45 - Feature Segment :: Grail Games

 

Game Timestamps:

7 Wonders Duel - 01:05:40
Antiquity - 02:30:55
Arkham Horror: The Card Game - 01:06:50
Captain Sonar - 01:30:11
Caylus - 02:15:25
Dark Tower - 02:24: 20
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong - 01:11:20
Delve - 01:21:40
Dwarf King - 01:09:10
Fireball Island - 02:21:00
Here I Stand - 02:18:40
Heroquest - 02:28:45
House of Borgia - 01:14:58
Kamasutra - 01:25:05
Massmora - 01:07:25
Memoir '44 - 01:00:00
Pillars of the Earth - 02:27:10
Star Trek: Five Year Mission - 01:17:33
Star Wars: Queens Gambit - 02:33:40
Stratego - 00:43:40
The World of SMOG: Rise of Moloch - 01:20:25
War of the Ring - 00:23:38

Jan 10, 2017

Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1/10/17

This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Happy New Year from the Brawling Brothers!  We are excited to break out this LAPISODE and fill you in on all the happenings around.  We check in with BGG and take a peak at the top 10 games at the end of 2016 and give our comments on each, discuss our favorite podcast of the month: Low Player Count Podcast.  The War Room Redeaux flashes back to Codenames, and then in GRAND FASHION we present our board game of the year 2016 awards - Brawling Brothers Style!

 

Episode Timeline:

00:00:00 - This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel GamesBoardGameTables.comMeeple Realty

00:00:46 - Intro and Banter

00:13:45 - BGG Top 10

00:30:55 - Brandons Table from BoardgameTables.com is on the way!

00:34:30 - Brawling Brothers GEAR!

00:37:00 - Our Podcast of the Month - Low Player Count

00:40:12 - New Years Resolutions with Meeple Realty

00:42:00 - THEN - War Room Redeaux - Codenames

00:46:48 - NOW

01:04:45 - TOMORROW featuring Turbo Drift

01:08:48 - Oracle of Delphi from Tasty Minstrel Games

01:10:30 - Feature Segment :: Best of the Year - 2016 Brawling Brother Awards

 

Game Timestamps:

7 Wonders Duel - 00:16:27
Captain Sonar - 01:16:00
Castles of Burgundy - 00:14:40
Caverna - 00:17:40
Codenames - 00:42:32
Escape from Colditz - 01:41:20
Gloomhaven - 02:05:30
Happy Salmon - 01:16:50
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle - 00:53:50
Healthy Heart Hospital - 01:43:07
Ice Cool - 01:55:05
Imhotep - 01:50:07
Karuba - 01:48:20
Kemet: Ta-Seti - 01:38:00
Mansions of Madness - 01:42:20
Mare Nostrum - 01:53:20
Mechs Vs Minions - 01:27:25
Mr. President - 01:55:05
Mythos Tales - 01:30:45
Pandemic - Reign of Cthulhu - 01:03:00
Pandemic Legacy - 00:25:00
Puerto Rico - 00:15:24
Scythe - 00:19:04
Scythe - 01:27:18
Star Wars Rebellion - 00:20:15
Star Wars Rebellion - 01:18:10
Terra Mystica - 00:20:58
Terraforming Mars - 01:26:37
The Networks - 01:47:00
The Others - 01:28:35
Through the Ages - 00:23:50
Trickerion - 01:24:00
Turbo Drift - 01:05:00
Twilight Squabble - 01:21:44
Twilight Struggle - 00:22:39
Vinhos Deluxe - 01:40:30
Zombicide Black Plague - 01:35:25

 

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