Tuesday Knight Podcast | All About Board Games

Scary true stories meant to celebrate Halloween. Join Chestbeard, Phoebe Wild, Ted Alspach, Razlo, and Alan Gerding as they share tales of terror. Music Attribution: All Hallows by Sam Haynes Carnival Lament by Robert Austin The Dusty Attic by EricMMusic

Is it ethical to publish a game similar to another one? @TedAlspach defends his choice to release Werewords, and game similar to @oinkgms release of Insider. Ted also gives advice on exhibiting at Essen, gives details on Ultimate Werewolf Legacy, describes his personal history making @beziergames, and also talks about how the gaming world is similar to the world of illegal drugs. Music Attribution...

What is a "Social Media Manager" and what do they do for the gaming industry? Phoebe Wild (@CardboardVault) joins the podcast from @BezierGames, Australia, @BoardGameGeek, CardboardVault.com, and other stuff. She teaches Alan all about the in's and out's of managing a game publisher's social media, how to start a youtube channel, and the VEGEMITE CHALLENGE!!! Music Attribution: Australia's Nationa...

The Shut up and Sit Down Expo (#SHUX2017) live episode! So many guests join Alan Gerding, including: Pip Warr @philippawarr Kwanchai Moriya @kwanchaimoriya Mike Selinker @mikeselinker Jonathan Ying @fancymancer Isaac Vega @isaacashes and Fred Wan

New listeners start here! This is the 100 minute gala episode celebrating 100 episodes of the Tuesday Knight Podcast. Alan, Sean, Chestbeard, Lindsey Rode, and even Quintin Smith contribute their voices to this party of an episode. Elevator Pitches, games, Dr. Gerding, insults, designer Ben Kanelos, SHUX talk, and even a pirate wedding. This episode has too much to list. Music attribution: Scarlet...

Designer Gil Hova joins Captain Chestbeard for this special Talk Like a Pirate Day episode. Gil tells his personal story of struggles, triumphs, and a whole lot of the process of bringing a game from concept to self-publishing. This episode is a must listen to aspiring game designers. Music Attribution: Stellar Legacy by Nosens Tuesday Knight Jig by Andrew Manson Scheming Weasel by Kevin MacLeod

HELP! How should we celebrate our upcoming 100th episode? Sean and Alan discuss 2 players games suited for bicycle travel, prom pictures, and the "busy season" for the company. In this episode, we ask you to write in with any of the following: -What should we do for the 100th episode that is coming up? -Why do they call it "corn hole?" -Where is your Knave to Knight submission? -Why not send in a...

A live play session of Tales of the Arabian Nights. Does this story based game still hold up after all this time? Or does Z-man games still have a must own hit? Crystol Gerding joins her husband and reader host, Alan Gerding in this Tuesday Knight Plays episode. Music Attribution: Arabian Nights by Epic Middle Eastern Music, licensed by Epidemic Sound Holy War by Epic Middle Eastern Music

What is the oldest unopened game you own? How do you get rid of games you no longer want? Lindsey Rode joins Alan in this Golden Girls themed episode. Music Attribution: Ninja Kick Skilz by Son of a Robot

Gen Con 50 Recap episode. This was recorded LIVE in front of an audience at Gen Con 50! We ran out of time at the end, so it's a bit rushed, but for them most part, this is the full audio from the show! SBJ, Alan, and Sean compare Splendor and Century: Spice Road. We talk about tree games, insider, and games to play while waiting in lines.

What is the hardest part of preparing for Gen Con as a small publisher? Sean and Alan discuss what they are doing to get ready for their long drive from Cleveland to Indianapolis. They discuss volunteers, and even talk about one of the next games they are publishing soon! Music Attribution: Tuesday Knight Jig by Andrew Manson

Why is the anonymous message app Sarahah trending? Also, is Werewords a simple clone of Insider? How about that last Game of Thrones episode? Sean and Alan tackle these questions and more! Music Attribution: Ghost Dance by Kevin MacLeod

Is the board game industry insensitive to various cultures? Nicole Hoye joins Alan to discuss sexism, racism, cultural appropriation, and other social issues in the tabletop industry. Also, we "knight" Becky Rolfe, but what moniker do we provide a female knight? Music Attribution: Kalinka Masinka by Vladimir Volchenko Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #4 by Kevin MacLeod Royal Entrance by Visager

What games are best played during drug rehab? Should you peel the price stickers off of games? Should we reward bad behavior in gaming? Sean and Alan answer listeners requests for advice on these hard-hitting issues. We also knight the knave, Will Bowler! Music: Levantaran el Veulo (Orchestral Version) by Circus Marcus Slenderman Song by Espanto Music

Where did SBJ go? On this "Zero" Episode, we knight Delton Brack, Sean tries to become a judge, we ask listeners (knaves) to ask us for advice, and we discuss what the hell happened to SBJ. Music attribution: Royal Entrance by Visager Divider by Chris Zabriskie Happy Song (instrumental) by Pachyderm F-Zero SNEW Tribute by Snaz

What games would you save first in a house fire? Jeremiah Isley from Theology of Games shares the recent loss of his extensive board game collection due to a house fire. Sean and Alan discuss what games of theirs for which they would risk life and skin. Music Attribution: "Rise" by Kyle Preston "Hall of the Mountain King" performed by Kevin MacLeodln

How does a board game company fail? Making a great game is not enough to stay afloat. Grant Rodiek from Hyperbole games intimately and humbly describes his own failures so that all can learn from them. If you are a publisher in the industry, or are even thinking of publishing, this is a MUST listen. Music Attribution: "Prince Igor" performed by MIT Symphony Orchestra "Before I Sleep" by Muciojad

Are card sleeves great or great for losers? Sean and Alan tackle these hard hitting topics, knight a knave, and listen to feedback provided by the Knaves that attended Origins Game Fair. The TKG crew also admit their biggest mark of shame...the documentary Boom or Doom. Music Attribution: Picnic by Tobokegao (Tired Face (The Game Never Ends)) by Tobokegao Royal Entrance by Visager

What is it like to go to Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio? Join Alan as he interviews several interesting people, including: Isaac Childres (designer of Gloomhaven) Scott Alden (creator of BGG.com) Brian Lewis (designer of Dinosaur Island) Emerson Masuuchi (designer of Century: Spice Road) Hunter Shelbourne (Steve Jackson Games rep) Mike Konas (owner of Dog Might Games) Forrest Bower (game revi...

What is the best game to play with your father? Alan is joined by a special guest...his father for the FATHER'S DAY EPISODE! Dr. Gerding shares his graphic experiences being a trauma surgeon while describing his personal history of games. Dr. Gerding also describes playing the game Exit: The Game with his son. Music Attribution: Ancient Egyptian Pyramids by Free Music Source Jump Theme by Jay Thol...

What's your favorite house rule? What are your best variants? Is there a "spirit" to a game? What is it like to have schizophrenia? Sean and Alan tackle these questions, read a bunch of listener emails, and knight a knave! Music Attribution: Holy Konni by Kate Moss Magic Montotecarrrggggx3tempo2 by Jellica Patrice's Klezmer by The Underscore Orkestra Royal Entrance by Visager Special Thanks to Che...

Want to go to KublaCon in San Francisco?!? Alan interviews some great peeps. Greg Spence of The Broken Token, Aldo Ghiozzi of Impressions, Ed Baraf of Pencil First Games, and Rick Loomis (Creator of Grimtooth's Traps collection). Sean also talks some biz. Music attribution: "Before I Sleep" by Muciojad

What's your worst customer service experience? Sean and Alan discuss shipping #NecroBOOMicon, pitch Mythos Tales and Mothership, and knight their first knave! Byron Morgan, an avid listener, becomes SIR Byron Morgan. Listen to the first ever Knave-to-Knight Story! Music attribution: Prince Igor by MIT Symphony Powerhouse by Raymond Scott Slenderman is Watching by Espanto Music Royal Entrance by Vi...

Accessible RPG? A "gateway" into roleplaying? Michael Fox joins the show again to talk about Untold: Adventure Awaits, a new RPG that uses Rory Story Cubes as its driving mechanic. Mr. Fox also describes his Irish adventure across the world. Music contributions by: Mild Tape's "Dub Pirate Boat" The Rosen Sisters' "Gravel Walk" Circus Marcus' "James Bond"

It's a special Zero Episode because Mother's Day is coming soon! Alan plays a trivia game with his mother. She discusses Scrabble, Sudoku, Crosswords, Backgammon, and her hate for board games. Can Alan change her mind?