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We’ve spent over a decade in the tabletop gaming space, as content creators, local store owners, and online retailers. Now it’s time to answer your questions, dive into complex topics, and have an incredible amount of fun along the way -- featuring exclusive updates, candid dialogue, and fascinating interviews with designers, publishers, and visionaries.

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    • 4.8 • 178 Ratings

We’ve spent over a decade in the tabletop gaming space, as content creators, local store owners, and online retailers. Now it’s time to answer your questions, dive into complex topics, and have an incredible amount of fun along the way -- featuring exclusive updates, candid dialogue, and fascinating interviews with designers, publishers, and visionaries.

    Andrew Navaro - The Reality of Independent Publishing

    Andrew Navaro - The Reality of Independent Publishing

    We're back after seven months with one of our favorite creators in the tabletop gaming industry, Andrew Navaro (former Fantasy Flight Games Head of Studio, founder of Earthborne Games), for a deeper look at independent publishing through the lens of someone who has been on both sides of the equation. Recorded in the midst of the second highly successful Earthborne Rangers crowdfunding campaign, Andrew expounds upon the challenges faced since the launch of the game, the influence of distribution on production, and the importance of holding to your vision.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    221: Introducing the Alpha Clash TCG ft. Ridge (Founder)

    221: Introducing the Alpha Clash TCG ft. Ridge (Founder)

    We've been following Alpha Clash since 2022, and have consistently been impressed with the drive and output of the people behind it. Join us for a conversation with Ridge Kiley, founder of Rising Empire Studios and creator of the Alpha Clash TCG, as we learn more about the game, Cirque de Soleil, collegiate wrestling, and the ambitious plans ahead.

    • 53 min
    220: Andrew Parks - Stories from The Nightmare Before Christmas TCG

    220: Andrew Parks - Stories from The Nightmare Before Christmas TCG

    A remarkable moment - a random comment on our Nighmare Before Christmas TCG stream turns into a conversation and relationship with its designer, Andrew Parks, who then blows us away with fascinating stories from the early days of tabletop (Z-Man, Ed Beard Jr., Iron Crown Enterprises, NECA, Wizkids, and more). Every conversation brings more context to this industry, how we got here, and where we're going - we hope you'll join us for a listen.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    219: Getting Into Magic: The Gathering

    219: Getting Into Magic: The Gathering

    Zach has been taken in by the upcoming Lord of the Rings "Universes Beyond" set of Magic: The Gathering. So much so that he's now learning everything about what to buy, where to buy it, and where to play it.

    Join us for a conversation about how it has been going, and what things are like for a brand new player - even one quite experienced with TCGs.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    218: The Retail Incentive

    218: The Retail Incentive

    Conversations around expandable games and the LGS continue to swirl online, especially amid things like Magic's continued embrace of direct sales, Flesh and Blood's presence (or non-presence) at retail, and Sorcery's "one set a year, play how you want" approach. Join us as we attempt to cut through it all and get down to the basics of how incentives for publishers, distributors, and retailers continue to alter the simple act of getting products to players.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    217: Event Theory Into Practice - FuseFest 2023

    217: Event Theory Into Practice - FuseFest 2023

    We recently hosted our first big event since COVID shut everything down (technically our biggest to date!). As those of you following for the past few years are certainly aware, we've been fascinated by the competitive v casual paradigm, especially as it relates to local events and our plan for Covenant Tulsa 3.0.

    We finally got a chance to test a lot of those theories during FuseFest, and in this episode we let you know exactly what we found!

    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
178 Ratings

178 Ratings

draight1337 ,

They get it

It’s great listening to a podcast created by folks who get it and obviously have a great ability to chat with each other. Truly a gem

crusificton ,

Best Experience

Not every movie is a masterpiece, but the team is great.

Kiefchief ,

On point business gaming discussion!

Seriously though... where can you get thought-provoking, smart, and a phone or gaming discussions that bring in philosophical theories. Yeah this is definitely the podcast for you if you’d like to watch their life streams and want to hear more about their life experiences, or just general table top thoughts. It’s like peeking back behind the curtain of a board game store.

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