Gaming In Real Life

Episodes

1. 8

   Episode 8- Board Gaming Biases

   In their eighth episode, John and Gina explore their board game biases, discuss the role of box art, and try to figure out how boats work.

   Aug 16, 2017

   51m
2. 7

   Episode 7- Unpacking Geekway to the West

   In their seventh episode, John and Gina chat with other attendees at Geekway to the West, get the inside scoop from a Geekway board member, and discuss bad sport squirrels.

   Jun 12, 2017

   55m
3. 10

   Minisode 4: Geekway to the West, Day 4

   In their fourth and last minisode from Geekway to the West, John and Gina reflect on this year's convention experience, what they'll do differently next year, and ,frankly, gush a lot about how perfect everything was.

   May 22, 2017

   12m
4. 9

   Minisode 3: Geekway to the West, Day 3

   In their third minisode, John and Gina talk about day three of Geekway to the West, plans for the final day, and how to roleplay as a cave.

   May 21, 2017

   20m
5. 8

   Minisode 2: Geekway to the West, Day 2

   In their second minisode, John and Gina talk about their second day at Geekway to the West, what's left on their gaming lists, and how to be good sport squirrels.

   May 20, 2017

   17m
6. 7

   Minisode 1: Geekway to the West, Day 1

   In their first minisode, John and Gina report on their first impressions of Geekway to the West and what they're looking forward to playing this weekend.

   May 19, 2017

   18m
7. 6

   Episode 6 - How to Play Games in a Hotel: Geekway to the West and Other Conventions

   In their sixth episode, John and Gina look forward to Geekway to the West, give their convention tips, and discuss the pickle situation.

   Apr 29, 2017

   40m
8. 5

   Episode 5 - Love Games

   In their fifth episode, John and Gina talk about date-appropriate games, the parallels between consent and playing with reluctant gamers, and why it sucks to be related to a Scrabble champion. Music: “Nothin’ Doin’ 1.3” by Ari de Niro From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC “Arcade Paradise” by…

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   Mar 31, 2017

   1h 05m
9. 4

   Episode 4 - Death and RPGs

   In their fourth episode, John and Gina discuss the design of death, fond memories from role-playing games, and the lack of opportunities for recreational pole vaulting. Music: "Time Travel (Feat. Blanchard De Wave)" by Jasmine Jordan From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC ND "Celestial Navigation"…

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   Jan 15, 2017

   39m
10. 3

    Episode 3- Drunk Gaming: Games for Tipplers and Lushes

    In their third episode, John and Gina discuss tipsy gaming, why you're too good for Cards Against Humanity, and the importance of fish-shaped pouches.

    Dec 1, 2016

    53m
11. 2

    Episode 2- Halloween: Fear and Running

    In their second episode, John and Gina talk about the physiology of fear, surprising game mechanics, and meeple panic.

    Oct 31, 2016

    50m
12. 1

    Episode 1- What the Hell Are We Doing?

    In their first episode, John and Gina try to figure out this podcast thing and what the hell they're doing. They discuss why the started this crazy project, topics for future episodes, and how they're saving their marriages.

    Oct 30, 2016

    32m