Playin' & Slayin'

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the milestone 100th episode, Ty and Troy kick off "Season 2" of Playin' & Slayin' with a discussion about new editions in tabletop gaming. They share recent gaming adventures, hobby projects, crowdfunding finds, books, podcasts, and video games before diving into when a new edition improves a game—and when it misses the mark. From Warhammer 40K an...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy celebrate 100 episodes of Playin’ and Slayin’ with a laid-back but heartfelt look back at nearly a decade of gaming, hobbying, and podcasting. After kicking things off with classic drinks, they dive into what they’ve been playing, building, and backing before heading into a full AdeptiCon 2026 recap, covering events, games, friends, and standout moments from the conven...

Send us Fan Mail Troy and Ty are back with Weekender game highlights, hobby updates, and Space Marine skirmishes; it’s the usual Playin’ and Slayin’ chaos. Ty then steps into full sales mode with his review of Relic Blade, aiming to convince Troy to play. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/3W_LlGDpz0g Our theme music is by *FADEBACK* 🎲 Games Art Society (BGG): https://...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! As we look back at our favorite games, books, minis, shows, and moments of 2025—plus what we’re playing, painting, backing, and watching as we kick off 2026. Also: MMOs, Kill Team, Zombicide, LitRPGs, and an Adepticon giveaway. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/jq9fAtmp3iA Our theme music is by *FADEBACK* 🎮 Things We Talked About Board...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 97 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty and Troy settle in for a cozy, late-year catch-up: games played, hobby progress, Kickstarters backed, and a little Adepticon/DepthCon narrative plotting. They also expand the library segment into a mini year-end reading chat, talking Malazan, Primal Hunter, Critical Role’s Mighty Nein animated series, and more of their favorite books and me...

Send us Fan Mail Brice returns to the show, joining Ty and Troy as they recap a busy stretch of events  — GameholeCon, Dragon Fall, and Dragon Days. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/6XzKdmqrb1w Our theme music is by *FADEBACK* Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://table...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 95 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty, Troy are again joined by Raf and dive into what they’ve been playing—Frosthaven, Zombicide Invader, Blood Bowl, and more—plus hobby wins, Kickstarter finds, and recent reads and watches. The main topic tackles how to play more games as busy adults, with tips and stories on carving out time, digital tools, and making game nights stick.  The...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy return from Gen Con 2025, and special guest host Raf Cordero takes the interviewer’s chair! From first impressions and surprise discoveries to gaming highlights, hidden gems, and funny convention moments, Raf guides Ty and Troy through their Gen Con 2025 recap. Plus, the crew shares what they’ve been playing, hobbying, and reading. Whether you were in Indy or following...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy are joined by Raf Cordero as they crack some drinks, talk hobby progress, and revisit Gen Cons past in “The Gen Con Time Machine.” From their first unforgettable trips to Parkside and Milwaukee to late-night gaming in Indy, it’s a nostalgic dive through decades of dice, drinks, and dungeons. Plus: Relic Blade, Zombicide White Death, Outbreak Undead, Nightreign, and mor...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy share what they’ve been playing, building, and backing—from Zombicide: White Death and Frosthaven to Pendragon 6E and Legions Imperialis. They also talk hobby progress, new Kickstarters, and Ty and Raf’s new Goonhammer podcast The Campaign Trail. The main topic dives into adapting favorite books and movies into RPG encounters and miniature wargame scenarios, bringing e...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy discuss their summer gaming goals, including Trench Crusade table planning, terrain accumulation, and a RelicBlade game. They also share updates on games they are playing, such as Dorf Romantik and Drakkenheim, and their hobby progress. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/FdpR1K6hiR8 Our theme music is by FADEBACK Playin' and Slayin&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Adepticon Milwaukee has drawn to a close and the guys have made the much shorter trip home.  Ty, Troy, and Josh recap the games played, friends new and old seen, and some of the highlights of their time at the Baird Center in Milwaukee for Adepticon.  Thank you to everyone for playing games and stopping by during the convention. There is also a video version of the podcast: https:...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy sit down pre-Adepticon to share what they have been playing, hobbying, and reading. Then, they preview some of the many cool things to do and see at Adepticon. Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan Mail Ty, Josh, and Troy sit down for a lively banter-full episode. They are deep into planning for Adepticon and share their experiences from playtesting the Imperium Maledictum RPG. The guys discuss their hobby progress in preparation for the BoD events at Adepticon. They also provide insights into their recent crowdfunding spending and share what they’ve been reading and watching lat...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Troy sit down to review their experiences at the Midwinter Gaming Convention held at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. They then provide a brief update on the status of Basement of Death events at Adepticon and share the first of their mini-advice sessions for navigating the new downtown Milwaukee location for Adepticon. This includes recommendations for dining, drinking...

Send us Fan Mail The Weekender that Was - Ty, Josh, and Troy are back from a solid weekend of storytime gaming with Ty.  Listen as they talk about the games that were played; including Oathsworn and Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin.  As well as recapping some of what they have been reading and watching recently.  They rave about Secret Level's D&D/WH40K episodes.  Then they wrap up with a dis...

Send us Fan Mail Troy and Ty gather in advance of the Thanksgiving Holiday to discuss not only their favorite dishes, but a few of their other gaming/hobby related favorites.  The episode brings a few updates on the hobby plans for winter, a brief review of reading progress, and some discussion around the games that have been played. Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tab...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off of their GameholeCon Experience, the guys gather to talk about the sights, sounds, and coffee of GameholeCon.  They also check in on the Unknown Worlds Backerkit (Hint: It's fantastic), and Troy provides his account of two recent events in D&D's hometown of Lake Geneva, Dragon Days and Dragon Fall.  Come along for the ride and enjoy their GameholeCon story....

Send us Fan Mail Ty, Josh, and Troy gather to discuss what they've been playing while trying to reset hobby energy for the Long Winter ahead.  They are joined by friends of the show, Paul and Jen DK from Anvil 8 Games to share a preview of their brand new TTRP Unknown Worlds.  Unknown Worlds is a narrative-focused game coming to BackerKit in October. There is also a video version of the podca...

Send us Fan Mail Between Troy's Gen Con updates, the riveting discussion on the fate of the Detolf display cabinet from Ikea, and the hype around Amazon projects and other adaptations you would think there is no way the guys have time for more.  Somehow, Ty, Troy, and Josh find time to hold a good ol' fashioned Coffee Klatch (sans Coffee) about Conventions and what makes them so great. ...

Send us Fan Mail Once(maybe) in a Lifetime Experience : BoD Con Gaming Convention at The Gamers Ranch.  Ty, Troy, and Josh return from their excursion to the woods and hills of Missouri to review their experience at Gamers Ranch.  In addition they recount the hobby, gaming, and usual banter that led up to the event and what they’ve done since getting home. There is also a video version of the podc...

Send us Fan Mail For Episode 80 Ty and Troy reflect on the BoD as a community, the importance of having that space to play games, and where they see it going from here.  Along with a lot of playing, a little bit of reading, and a small amount of hobby. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/_HQ7wgxTYhM Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Ba...

Send us Fan Mail Playin' and Slayin' is back with their first episode of the summer, and it is a scorcher!  Josh, Troy, and Ty gather to talk about what they have been playing, some Adepticon Milwaukee news, and then they discuss a few questions that have been bouncing around Ty's head for a while.   During this episode, they also learn how different some of their opinions on books...

Send us Fan Mail The Thunderhawk has landed, and the guys have returned home from Adepticon, the world's largest miniature-gaming convention. Troy, Ty, and Josh are sharing their experiences and highlights from the event. Troy provides a detailed recap of the Space Hulk events that he ran over the weekend, and they all reminisce about the fun memories from Adepticon 2024. There's also th...

Send us Fan Mail Ty and Josh find Troy between Space Hulk prep hobby sessions to discuss Adepticon 2024 and a brief preview of their schedules, events, and hobby plans. During games played, there is a brief review of the cozy tile placement game Dorfromantik, adapted from the PC game of the same title. While discussing what’s been read, Troy announces his completion of the Horus Heresy. (Does this...