Getting into Games

Episodes

1. 18

   Episode 18 - TV Edition

   This week we spend some time catching up and talking about what’s been getting us through self quarantine. Mark is suffering from the absence of sports and is creating his own season by rewatching old mma fights. David has been entering the world of Tales from the Loop.

   May 9, 2020

   36m
2. 17

   Episode 17 - No Thank You, Evil

   Mark is joined by a very special guest this weekend to talk about No Thank You, Evil. A game of make-believe for creative children and their families. We talk about how the game is played and share stories of our first adventure.

   Apr 24, 2020

   21m
3. 16

   Episode 16 - Going Digital

   Trapped in doors with no way to meet up to play games, Mark and Dave explore the digital realm. Listen as they discuss board games turned app and if it is a comparable way to play.

   Apr 10, 2020

   50m
4. 15

   Episode 15 - Roll20.net

   Mark and Dave are joined by party members Bradley and Abdalla, to discuss Roll20.net and how they are using this online platform to stay safe and stay connected while they continue their Dungeons and Dragons campaign. So grab a seat in your throne of toilet paper sit back and listen to gaming in...

   Mar 27, 2020

   40m
5. 14

   Episode 14 - Critical Mass

   Mark and Dave step into the cockpit of their Mechs as they battle it out in Arcane Wonders’ Critical Mass. In this high powered episode you can almost smell the ozone of a laser blast and feel the rumble of a minigun as they discuss how to play this 2-4 player card game.

   Mar 13, 2020

   45m
6. 13

   Episode 13 - Super Nova Smash (interview)

   In the podcasts first ever interview Mark and Dave sit down with game designer, app developer, professor and all around renaissance man Thom Hines to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter for the game Super Nova Smash! Listen as they learn about what goes into the development of a game and the...

   Feb 28, 2020

   1h 11m
7. 12

   Episode 12 - The Shame of Life

   This week Mark and Dave talk about The Shame of Life: a party game of really really weird conversations. A unique game that definitely took them out of their comfort zone - to their benefit and the delight of their friends. Listen to find out some surprising things about your hosts. Play it and...

   Feb 14, 2020

   39m
8. 11

   Episode 11 - Pax Unplugged 2019

   Dead Bird, you heard it here third! Mark and Dave discuss their trip to Pax Unplugged 2019. They talk about games they demoed (Kung Fu Zoo, Just One, Silver and Kapow!), things they saw (Return to the Dark Tower, Too Many Bones, Frosthaven) and items they can’t afford (gaming tables).

   Jan 31, 2020

   58m
9. 10

   Episode 10 - Year in Review

   In our first episode of 2020 we look back at 2019: the people we’ve met and the games we played. We talk about our favorite instagram accounts (@gazzthetricky, @thegolddragonsinn, @beingfriendsofficial) from the board game community and wrap up with our inaugural Game of the Year!

   Jan 17, 2020

   40m
10. 9

    Episode 9 - Dungeons & Dragons

    With great enthusiasm Mark and David are getting into Dungeons and Dragons. We talk about our FIRST ever session, how we picked characters, and how we prepared for our adventures. We loved it. Listen in, we hope you are excited “as too” (you’ll get the joke two minutes in).

    Dec 6, 2019

    47m
11. 12

    Getting into Games Episode 8 Classics- Carcassonne

    Our first foray into Getting into Games: Classics where we talk about Carcassonne, its history and what we thought of actually playing the game. We also have strong feelings about meeples.

    Nov 23, 2019

    37m
12. 7

    Episode 7 - Air, Land & Sea

    Mark and Dave try to contain their excitement as they discuss Air, Land & Sea. Dave explains how to repeatedly lose and still have fun (This is a theme emerging when playing strategic games with Mark)

    Nov 8, 2019

    57m
13. 6

    Episode 6 - Dragonwood

    It’s (pretty much) Friday and that means it’s time for another episode of Getting into Games. This week we look at Dragonwood, a game of dice and daring, and talk about our own personal histories with fantasy stories. We also have a special guest at the beginning you won’t want to miss.

    Aug 17, 2019
14. 5

    Episode 5 - Bottom of the 9th

    Mark and Dave are here to talk all things baseball. And by “all things” we clearly mean this board game about the last half inning of a major league baseball game and the best baseball movies we can recall.

    Aug 3, 2019
15. 8

    Bonus Episode - Vacation!

    Dave is back from vacation and we are ready to get back into our Project About Board Games. We talk about vacation, beach trips, hardcore shows, expensive theme parks, and end up ranking some movie trilogies.

    Jul 19, 2019
16. 4

    Episode 4 - Keyforge

    Mark and Dave play the unique deck game of Keyforge and the struggle to contain Zyzzix the Many. This was our first recorded episode from several months ago. Thanks for taking the time to listen! email us at: [email protected].

    Jul 12, 2019
17. 6

    Bonus Episode - Gameplay! Haunt the House

    Dave and Mark sat down to play Haunt the House for the first time ever in their lives and recorded it for posterity. This is a bonus gameplay episode of which we may do more if you like! Let us know what you think of the episode and which of us makes the spookier ghost sounds. [email protected].

    Jul 5, 2019
18. 3

    Episode 3 - Haunt the House

    Mark and Dave check out Haunt the House by Kids Table Board Gaming. Listen as they discuss Mark’s aversion to scary movies and what his tolerance level is for scary stuff.

    Jun 28, 2019
19. 2

    Episode 2 - A Game of Thrones: The Board Game

    We figured that while everyone was sick to death of Game of Thrones now would be a great time to release our episode about A Game of Thrones: The Board Game! We also tackle the big issues like when to stop eating tacos. Recorded while the final season was airing, you will hear some outdated...

    Jun 14, 2019
20. 3

    Bonus Episode

    Mark and Dave give a quick update, realize they love the same Tom Hanks movie and discuss the finer points of french fry etiquette.

    Jun 7, 2019
21. 1

    Episode 1 - Star Wars Destiny

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Getting Into Games. In this one Mark and Dave talk about learning Star Wars Destiny. Come for the live discovery of the differences between CCG’s and TCG’s, stay for the objectively correct viewing order for the Star Wars films.

    May 31, 2019
22. 1

    Episode 0

    Mark and Dave figure out how to podcast

    May 17, 2019