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MFGCast
by The MFGcast
We don't just talk about the games you know, we talk about the games you *should* know! We also do other fun things like interviews, hard hitting convos, improvs, and more. The MFGCast: Breaking the board since 2012!
Episodes
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Masks Session 0
Welcome to the "first" session of our Masks campaign. We are playing a playtest of John Haremza's COREthulhu, available on DriveThruRPG! This Session 0 is going to get you acclimated with COREthulhu, the players and the story that's going to unfold! Players: John Haremza - Maxwell Banks Jesse…
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Akropolis
Check out our look at Akropolis by Gigamic; a tile laying, city building game that's fun for all ages. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Episode_567_Final.mp3
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Time After Time Episode Six: Another One Bites the Dust
After getting bit by a little vampire boy, what will become of Totta? Tune in to find out! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode_566_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father Finale Part Two
Will Jane finally be reunited with her long lost father? Will trouble follow them? Find out in Part Two of our Series Finale! I want to send a big, heart felt THANK YOU to John Haremza for his amazing performance as George Armstrong! I also want to thank YOU for listening to our Core Noir…
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Time After Time Episode Five: Quests and Centaurs
The Crew looks to help a descendant of Totta's, and Centaur fun! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode_564_Final.mp3
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Effervescence and Flockton of Flamingos
Check out our preview of Weird Giraffe Games' Effervescence and Flockton of Flamingos, currently funded and still looking for backers on Kickstarter! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Episode_563_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father: Finale Part One
George and Jane are getting followed while trying to find Jane's dad. Nothing bad could happen, right? https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode_562_Final.mp3
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Emberheart
Join Kurt and Traci as they talk about the great dragon saving, worker placement, bidding board game Emberheart! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode_561_Final.mp3
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Time After Time Episode Four: Crestfallen
The gang has a tussle with the Royal Vizier and his compatriots in the Crestium Mines. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode_560_Final.mp3
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Lords of Waterdeep, The Classic
Join us as we talk about the classic, Lords of Waterdeep! We talk about why it's such a great game, how we've upgraded the game, and how the expansion is icing on the proverbial cake! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Episode_559_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father Episode Five: Father May I
George and Jane are hot on the trial of Jane's father, but what will they find? https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Episode_558_Final.mp3
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Fine Art!
Join Kurt and Traci as they talk about two great art themed games: Starving Artists and Sand Art! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode_557_Final.mp3
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Gameday with Friends
Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about a recent 6 player gameday they had and how it went. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode_556_Final.mp3
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Time After Time Episode 3: Don’t “Mine” Me None
The Crew heads to the Crestium Mines. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode_555_Final.mp3
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That’s Pretty Clever
Join Traci and Kurt as they talk about a roll and write where you roll dice, score points in different colored areas while getting combos and actions along the way. This game is.........pretty clever. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Episode_554_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father Episode Four: Hide and Seek
Jane and George make it to Portland, Maine to find Jane's father. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode_553_Final.mp3
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Champions of Midgard
Check out this classic, Champions of Midgard! Traci, Kurt, and Jason talk about how they "attacked" this game and why even though it's a dice game, this game is far from luck based. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Episode_552_Final.mp3
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Finspan
Join Jason, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about Finspan, the fish themed predecessor to Wingspan. Laying eggs, hatching young, gathering schools, and diving to see the amazing fish is the name of the game. Enjoy our look into this great game....
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Time After Time Episode Two: Who Are You?
Join our heroes as they not only try to find out who killed the king, but also who they are and what bodies have they leapt into. No problem, right?! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode_550_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father Episode Three: Boston
George and Jane check out the scenes in Boston on the way to find Jane's father. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode_549_Final.mp3
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What Board Gaming Means to Us
Join Traci, Kurt, and Jason as they talk about what board gaming means to them. With year of experience, each host has a different outlook on board gaming. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Episode_548_Final.mp3
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Time After Time Episode One: Long Die the King
Join the first episode of our brave adventurers as they try to figure out why the King is dead, meanwhile trying to remember who they are. Totta - Jesse Belzarin - John H Kam - John N Tamarin - Leslie Intro Song - Rise of the King by 1-Minute-Music...
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Trinket Trove
Join Jason, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about Trinket Trove, the set collection/auction card game by GameHead. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode_546_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father Episode Two: Father Time
George heads off with Jane to find Jane's father. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode_545_Final.mp3
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Logic & Lore with the Variance Expansion
Traci and Kurt talk about the latest hit from Weird Giraffe Games, Logic and Lore! They also talk about the Variance expansion for it as well. A very fun 2 player game, make sure to preorder a copy for yourself or someone you love! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode_544_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 34: Finale
Black Claws and Soot try to avoid the ending of the world, along with trying not to be the cause of it. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Episode_543_Final-1.mp3
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Flip 7
Join Jason and Kurt as they talk about Flip 7, a push your luck card game by Eric Olson published by The OP. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Episode_542_Final.mp3
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Karuba
Join Kurt and Jason as they talk about Karuba by Haba, a programming, tile laying game where adventurers are trying to find great treasures. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Episode_541_Final.mp3
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Sins of the Father Episode One: Needle in a Haystack
In our sixth and final season of our Core Noir campaign, Jane and George start their search for Jane's long lost father. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Episode_540_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 33: The Thing About A Library
Remember when Soot, Black Claws, and friends went to the library about a book and a ritual? https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Episode_539_Final.mp3
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Coir Noir Season 5.5: Through a Father’s Lenses
In this episode we wrap up Season 5 of our Core Noir campaign and lead into Season 6: Sins of the Father. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Episode_538_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 32: Ripped Apart
Soot deals with the stars on his chest ripping him to shreds. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Episode_537_Final.mp3
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Wicked & Wise
Check out our review of Wicked & Wise, a unique trick taking game from the people at Weird Giraffe Games! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode_536_Final.mp3
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To Catch A Thief Episode Five: Back to One
George finds out more about how the stolen baseball had been taken and he gets closer to Jane. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode_535_Final.mp3
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Critter Kitchen
Join us as we talk about the great game Critter Kitchen, where you are animal chefs trying to make some wonderful meals! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode_534_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 31: Travelers
Our heroes travel afar and run into a lands of plenty, a little old lady, and MORE! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Episode_533_Final.mp3
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Harmonies
Join us as we talk about Harmonies, a great game of laying landscapes and building habitats for animals to thrive in. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Episode_532_Final.mp3
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To Catch A Thief Episode Four: The Boom Boom Room
George goes to the Boom Boom Room and gets more than he bargained for. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Episode_531_Final.mp3
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
Join Jason and Kurt as we talk about the great Star Wars drafting game where you are collecting bounties by any means necessary. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode_530_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 30: All Hail
Black Claws and Soot are confronted by King Shallot. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode_529_Final.mp3
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Corvids
Join Kurt and the Bird Nerd as they talk about the aviary classic game Corvids. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode_528_Final.mp3
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To Catch A Thief Episode Three: Here and There
George checks in to his hotel, meets Boom Boom Calhoun, and tries to figure out who stole the missing baseball. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode_527_Final.mp3
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Fresco
Join Kurt and Jason as they talk about the classic Fresco by Queen Games. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Episode_526_Final.mp3
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Rock Hard 1977
Join Jason and Kurt as they talk about the great game where you are going through the ins and outs of being in a band and trying to gain fame. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Episode_525_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 29: Mighty Jorphon Power Rangers
Black Claws and Soot find Jorphon and Black Claws' other old school friends to recruit them to help fight Eric the Beguiler. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Episode_524_Final.mp3
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To Catch A Thief Episode 2: Play Ball
George gets introduced to Ebbets Field and tries to find a missing home run ball. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Episode_523_Final.mp3
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Middle Ages
Check out as we talk about the great tile laying game Middle Ages, designed by Marc André and published by Studio H. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Episode_522_Final.mp3
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Thief Like Me Episode 28: aMAZEing
Black Claws and Soot get caught in the Flitebay School of Wizardry's maze. https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Episode_521_Final.mp3
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River Valley Glassworks
Ever wanted to know what its like to be a river animal that pans for beautiful glass? Well do we have the game for you! Join Jason, Traci, and Kurt as they talk about River Valley Glassworks! https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Episode_520_Final.mp3
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To Catch A Thief Episode One: Mayoral Duties
George tries mending fences and then has a new case to solve. Intro and Outro Music: Cool Vibes by Kevin Macleod https://mfgcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Episode_519_Final.mp3
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How many episodes does MFGCast have?
MFGCast currently has 300 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is MFGCast about?
We don't just talk about the games you know, we talk about the games you *should* know! We also do other fun things like interviews, hard hitting convos, improvs, and more. The MFGCast: Breaking the board since 2012!
How often does MFGCast release new episodes?
MFGCast publishes regularly with 300 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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MFGCast is created and hosted by The MFGcast.
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