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RA is back from vacation with all new games and the same old rambling! The team discusses Groundhog's Day and the history behind it as well as what they've been up to over vacation. But once it's time to review a new game, can the team Escape: The Curse of the Temple? Did our team escape or were they trapped forever? (You can probably guess how the game went). D brings up the recent buyouts of var...

Season 4 has officially started with this Bonus Level! Lord Reverend D (he does legitimately hold those titles) is here to talk some pop culture with Chris from Miyagi-Do Karate about Karate Kid and Cobra Kai! If you are a fan, or even just curious about the series, listen in! Keep in mind, there are spoilers ahead for Cobra Kai. You have been warned. Want to follow Miyagi-Do Karate? Check out the...

This is it, the season finale and the team has brought out the big one: Hero Quest! Adventure into changing dungeons with hidden doors and treasure as you defeat monsters to save the world. The best part about Hero Quest? It's going to be covered again in future episodes! Amanda lays the smackdown on another game as she declares Hero Quest to be the better of the two. The team also goes over futur...

It's a short, rambling episode as Reverend D covers the mobile version of Wingspan. Are you a fan of Kickstarter? D has a new show segment highlighting upcoming projects, starting with one based on the beloved Borderlands series!

In this...interesting episode, Reverend D is joined by his kiddos to review Gargoyles Awakening. Join them as they cover the basics of the game, as well as a dive into the show that spawned the game. And to top it all off, a pack opening and brief overview of Magic the Gathering's new set: Crimson Vow!

In the first of two episodes going back to the 80's, the team tackles The Goonies: Never Say Die. As Goonmaster, Reverend D guided the team through the first scenario of the game, giving Couch James a much needed break from running a game. Did our team win? And were they successful in finding One Eyed Willy's treasure? D also gives a brief update on his adventures at SNAFU con and an intriguing ga...

You heard our review of Roll Camera, now meet the creator himself; Malachi Rempen! Couch James and Reverend D sit down with Mal to discuss his background in game design, future projects, and Mal even has a few great questions for our hosts!

With only two survivors remaining, and time running out, will our team be able to escape the horrific monsters on the space hulk? Did Doctor Chad James somehow survive his encounter with the symbiote? And what of the zero gravity roller disco? All those answers and more in the finale of Dread!

It's another playthrough for the team as they play the horror rpg Dread. Join the crew of the ISS James Brown as they arrive at a damaged space hulk for zero gravity roller disco. What happened to the ship? Where is the crew? And do our hosts make it out alive?

On this Bonus Level we've got Dragon from SNAFU to tell us all about the upcoming SNAFU convention, a safe and fun environment for fans of types. Hear all about the cosplay contests, various vendors, and the massive table top gaming area. Dragon shares with Reverend D his favorite games and even a cool convention story! This year’s theme is time travel, so be prepared! (Note: the ticket prices dis...

Billy the Gray takes point this episode and shares his love of craft with the H.P. Lovecraft inspired game, Arkham Horror 2nd Edition. Who was the first to succumb to madness? Who saved the world from cosmic horrors beyond our understanding? Who knows! Reverend D has new Magic the Gathering cards for everyone from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. There's a ton of info from Nintendo and the team has some...

In this very adult episode, it's the triumphant return of Uncle Billy who is now Billy the Grey! The team is Horrified, and played Horrified so you can hear more about the game. There talk about out of print games. Chatting about Dune. James and Bill geeking it up about Startrek. And even a discussion about how physics work in the cartoon, Up.

Have you ever wanted to star in a film? How about directing or producing? Roll Camera lets you do just that and the team is here to tell you all about it. While playing, James and Dennis felt nostalgic for a similar computer game by the name of The Movies. Magic the Gathering released a set based on Dungeons and Dragons and a taste of future sets to come. And of course, another Jack Black Fact.

It's a solo venture for the Reverend D but that doesn't mean he showed up empty handed. He's got a review for you on local Escape Rooms! A review of the one shot comic for Gloomhaven. Two card games; Chocobo's Crystal Hunt and Ghostbusters! Want some Pokemon? There's Pokemon Unite to scratch that itch! The cherry on top of this episode is yet another...Jack Black Fact!

It’s time for another heist as the team plays Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers! Is it easier to pull off a job on a casino, or did the bouncers catch our team? In the second half, you get a stream of consciousness conversation ranging from an in depth discussion on comics, to the Olympics, to Amanda wanting to resurrect pogs. Why pogs Amanda? Why? And they’ve got talk about Broken Lizard. (Spoiler...

On this Bonus Level, Reverend D chats with a fellow gamer, Himanish. Enjoy a pleasant chat about sports games, the Wii, and even the Kinect. Note: there were a couple slight issues with sound at the end where you’ll only hear in one side

The team threatened it for a while and now they have made good on that threat: this is a musical episode! Not entirely, but they got inspired by the Ravensburger game, Villainous. How do villains win when they compete against each other? Did anyone truly win? The team also dives into the creativity of table top RPGs and plans for the future as they fan girl out over James Woods.

In this episode, the team covers several kid friendly games perfect for getting your kids into boardgaming. After promising it for months now, it's the official premiere of Smart Shark Bites with Smart Shark Nathan. What does SS Nathan have for everyone? It's Monster of the Week!

Are you ready for a Kaiju rumble in Godzilla: Tokyo Clash?! How about an unusual segue into discussing Love Actually? Maybe some E3 highlights are your jam this week? Curious about the Mario Kart Home Circuit? We've got all of that in this episode plus the return of Jack Black Facts!

We've got a special guest on this Bonus Level as Reverend D interviews Brett of the upcoming Bar N Games bar in Reno Nevada. Learn about what's in store when the bar opens. From theme nights, to a massive gaming floor, to even cosplay, this bar will be a fun place to hang out and enjoy gaming culture. Want to learn more? Check out these links: Gofundme https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-bar-n-gam...

Reverend D is joined by Rian, host of the Bosscast Podcast to chat retro games. Got a favorite PS1 RPG? Odds are good these guys have heard of or played it. Rian and D also get into a deeper discussion on content creation and some of the rules set out by YouTube. Be sure to check out and support The Bosscast Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0xV6Xjo2?si=zlKi9tUSTS6xX65QhXaLfA&dl...

A new James has arrived in town to talk with the team about game design, James Nigbur! Listen in on his design process. Hear the story straight from James and his wife Lizy about creating a multitude of games. And learn about some of their favorite games that brought them into the boardgaming world. Want to get updates and see the other projects? Check out jpngames.com for more info

It's time for another heist as the gang plays Burgle Bros! Did they succeed or were they caught? How are flamethrowers involved? What's the significance of James's elephant? Did these senior pranks really occur? And why is W back? These questions are answered in this episode. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6i7wPulAbnI5g8BNp73jY1?si=m-h6A8HgSheD1zuNmRu4lQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A6ujPsKKOIi2oEk0x...

The team has once again tried to over work Intern Xteve with their shenanigans in this review of Last Bastion. A BIG thank you to listener Michael for sending this one, the team does FINALLY get around to giving a review on how the game plays. Oh, look at this, Reverend D is doing another voice and derailing the show. At least it's somewhat entertaining. We get a lesson on animals that Xteve had t...

We finally did it folks! It’s time to take a dive and sink some ships in U-Boot! Did our hosts succeed and sink many ships or did the sub break down right after launch (it did). We get an unofficial education in naval vessels from Bill and James, as well as a peak into their history in the navy. We’ve got an update on the Sony Playstore. And we have a SECOND review for your pleasure, a game sent t...