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Making the Dough Show

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Board game industry podcast hosted by Bread and Circuses publisher Nate Murray and designer Jon Cohn. We talk about game design and publishing tips, and share information about our upcoming projects.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 29-- PAX your bags

    This time around its Nate's turn to talk about his trip to PAX South. We also talk extensively about You. Thats right, were talking about YOU!

  2. Episode 28-- The Star War

    This week Nate and Jon announce an exciting new partnership with Deep Water Games for MonsDRAWsity and review PAX Unplugged. Then, they have a discussion on their top 5 games of 2019. Finally, we round the episode out by having a lengthy argument over which is better: Star Wars Episode IX or...

  3. Episode 27-- Season 3 Premiere

    Welcome to season 3 of Making the Dough Show! After a pre-winter break we are back with lots of news regarding Verona, MonsDRAWsity, and the exciting new future for Bread and Circuses. Plus, Ghostbusters is in Portuguese, Jon's getting hitched, and everyone loves Knives Out.

  4. Episode 26-- It's the Least Wonderful Time of the Year

    SDCC is over, Gen Con is around the corner, two grumpy guys talk about how much they LOVE con season.

  5. Episode 25-- We Are Not Dead!

    This week Nate and Jon assure you they are definitely totally alive after both have been super sick. They also give some great updates on Pun Pongs fulfillment, Council of Verona, and share a new exciting partner with Bread and Circuses, Gamerati!

  6. Episode 24-- The Good, the Bat, and the Ugly (featuring Spencer Reeve)

    This week we bring on special guest Spencer Reeve from IDW games to talk about our adventures in Gotham City with Batman: Gotham City Chronicles. Spoiler alert, we effing loved it.

  7. Episode 23-- A Game of Groans

    This week Nate and Jon give updates on production and development of Bread and Circuses games after a long absence that was totally Jon's fault. They discuss current events in the game industry, and a few scandals (gasp!) Then for once they both agree that they like the same tv show (double gasp!)

  8. BONUS: Draft Something Episode 1-- You Know Nothing Nate C Murray

    Welcome to the first episode of Draft Something! This is a new podcast featuring Nate and Jon along with other fancy guests to draft our favorite pop culture or historical characters into ridiculous scenarios. For our first episode we have decided to play the Game of Thrones. This will be an...

  9. Episode 22-- It's a Wondercon Life

    This week Nate and Jon discuss Wondercon and tease some new projects coming down the line. They also give updates on Pun Pong, Council of Verona, and the long-term goals for the Creepies Brand.

  10. Episode 22-- The Great GAMAbino

    Jon shares his experiences from his recent trip to GAMA, while Nate pines for his future Reno adventures. They discuss the upcoming board game Towers of Arkhanos, then tease some new upcoming content in the world of Drafting. Finally, Nate shares some literary recommendations, which you can find...

  11. Episode 21-- Resident People

    Nate and Jon share some exciting updates on Pun Pong and Council of Verona, then discuss their recent play session of the new Resident Evil 2 board game.

  12. Episode 20-- This is My Design, featuring Delaney Mamer

    Nate and Jon welcome special guest Delaney Mamer to the podcast as they talk about graphic design in boardgames. Nate gives a post mortem on his recent Mega Kickstarter for TMNT City Fall, and Jon laments coming home from Hawaii. Finally, everyone gushed ad nauseam about their love of Hannibal.

  13. Episode 19-- Back on Track

    Jon and Nate celebrate the new year by getting straight to business. They outline all the work that lies ahead in order to fulfill Pun Pong and get Verona Kickstarter up and running. They talk a bit about their continuing adventures in DND, then Nate gets happy and Jon gets dark.

  14. Episode 18-- We Made A List, and Didn't Even Check it Once

    In this episode Nate and Jon take on the groundbreaking task of listing their favorite stuff of 2018, and get you jazzed for some projects coming in 2019.

  15. Episode 17-- An EPIC conversation with Chris Batarlis

    This week Nate and Jon are joined by Everything Epic founder Chris Batarlis. He's the publisher behind games like Secrets of the Lost Tomb, Big Trouble in Little China, and the upcoming Rambo game. You can find Chris on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Everythingepic, or go to his site at...

  16. Episode 16-- America's Kidz Got Teaching

    After a bit of a holiday break, Nate and Jon are back to give updates on Pun Pong and Council of Verona. They also give a breakdown of their big teaching debut. Of course there is a new entry into the Breaking Bad vs Better Call Saul debate, and finally Nate talks about the future of Rap Battles...

  17. Episode 15-- It's Aliiiiive

    Grind House is live! In this episode we talk about the launch of Jon’s latest game which is live on Kickstarter now. We then go in depth to talk about the evaluation process of games, and the different styles of marketing. Finally Nate revisits an old musical love, and Jon is obsessed with Red…

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  18. BONUS Episode 14-- Murder Under the Big Top

    This is a Bonus episode where we talk about Jon's traditional Halloween Murder Mystery party, and how it is one of the best group gaming experiences out there. SPOILER ALERT, if you are going to do the Night of Mystery "Murder Under the Big Top" party, we totally spoil who is the killer. You can...

  19. Episode 13-- Welcome to the Grind House

    This week Nate and Jon are excited to finally announce Jon's new game hitting Kickstarter this Halloween called Grind House. They also discuss game theory of balancing a co-op game vs semi co-op and competitive. Finally Nate shares some secrets of negotiation while Jon gets Spooked.

  20. Episode 12-- It Feels Like Friday

    Nate and Jon continue to play Council of Verona, and give their reports from playtesting Picture It and Creature Feature. They also discuss the finale of Better Call Saul, and share thoughts on Netflix's Big Mouth, and their appreciation of Tom Hanks. Finally, Nate shares a very personal story...

  21. Episode 11-- Better Call Council of Verona

    This week we give updates on Pun Pong, Verona, and discuss playtesting of our future lineup. Nate shares an incredibly artistic drawing of Verona's box art which you can find here: https://imgur.com/a/x07ZAHe Then Nate and Jon argue for a very long time about Better Call Saul and why it's...

  22. Episode 10-- Keeping it Classy

    Nate shares a written statment, then we talk about new marketing opportunities, and discuss American Vandal and Satanic Panic.

  23. Episode 9-- We Bought A Podcast

    This week we give updates on Pun Pong, Creature Feature, and talk about marketing. We also argue about Get Out, and gush over Sorry to Bother you, Terrifier, and of course, Spider-man.

  24. Episode 8-- An Historic Occasion.

    This episode celebrates three milestones for Bread and Circuses. First, we talk about finishing our first Kickstarter Campaign. Then, we bring on our first ever special guest designer Eric Slauson to the show. The third milestone is a surprise! Finally, we talk about our new favorite shows, and...

  25. Episode 7-- Con season is over!

    This week we discuss this year's Gen Con, how to assemble a pitch document, plus Nate digs in to his new surprising business plan.

  26. Episode 6-- Between two Cons

    In this episode we have a breakdown of our Comic-con experiences while getting ready for Gen Con. We also talk about the game Masque of the Red Death, and have a discussion on "games" vs "activities." Finally we touch on how poorly the movie BIG has aged (you heard me).

  27. Episode 5-- Con Crud

    It's Con season! Jon and Nate discuss San Diego Comic-Con and Gen Con, and argue about Buffy vs. Angel. Then Nate plays some iOS games on air (he loses), and Jon tries to get everyone to play Hollow Knight. Follow us on twitter and instagram @Natecmurray and @jonnocohn

  28. Episode 4-- Record Breakers

    In this episode Nate and Jon discuss the launch of Pun Pong on Kickstarter, and talk about world building. Then Nate talks about his favorite podcast (not this one), and Jon tries to convince Nate that Hereditary wasnt THAT scary.

  29. Episode 3-- How to be A Total Downer

    This episode starts on a serious note regarding Anthony Bourdain, Suicide prevention, and how Board Games can help save a life. I told you it was gonna be heavy. After that we quickly pick it back up to discuss Kickstarter strategies and how to be a good host for boardgame night. We close out by...

  30. Episode 2-- We are Professionals

    In this episode we recap our recent trip to Beachie Con, then go over world building for an upcoming game series. We discuss the topic of Spoilers in Campaign-style games like Gloomhaven, Kingdom Death, and Charterstone, and close out by arguing a bunch about Lost, Infinity War, and Cobra Kai.

  31. Episode 1-- Welcome to Season 2

    In this first episode we introduce ourselves, and discuss our upcoming lineup. We talk about Kingdom-con with a run through of The Thing and Mysterium, then argue about Infinity war. WARNING: Full spoilers for infinity war.

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Board game industry podcast hosted by Bread and Circuses publisher Nate Murray and designer Jon Cohn. We talk about game design and publishing tips, and share information about our upcoming projects.

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