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The Daughter and Dad Discuss... Podcast
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A Daughter and her Dad discuss tabletop games and the books, movies, stories and history that inspire them. Thoughtful, cozy, a little chaotic and a lot nerdy – just like a good family discussion (if you have a family of nerds). Over a lifetime Daughter (a millennial) and Dad (a boomer) have shared a love of travel, history, fantastic worlds and board games. In laid back discussions centering around a specific game, they talk about the world that game is based on and how the game reflects that world as they see it. The discussions range from books and movies to life experiences and family dynamics. Thoughtful discussion alternates with geeky digressions ranging from profound to silly. Come and explore fabulous games with us and the worlds they inhabit!
Episodes
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17. Ancient Trades & Family Tactics: Inside Avalon Hill’s Civilization (Part 1)
They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. On this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a daughter and her Dad dive into Avalon Hill's 1981 Civilization and its 1991 Advanced Civilization expansion, sharing why this classic strategy game remains a family favorite. They explain core...
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16. Cackles, Covens & Dice: The Witches of Discworld
Dad and daughter review The Witches, a 2013 Martin Wallace game set in Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Players take on trainee witches traveling the map of Lanker to solve easy and hard problems using dice, cards, and thematic actions. Dad starting reading Discworld books during breaks in rehearsals...
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15. Gen Con Part 2: Dice, Dragons, and Dad’s Tournament Triumph
Dad and daughter recap a packed Gen Con weekend: learn-to-play struggles with Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict, sketching a fantasy map, trying Pin Dragon and Rivers of London RPGs, a triumphant Kingmaker session, quirky Axis & Allies under the sea, and an unexpected tornado warning that...
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14. Gen Con Deep Dive (Part 1): Star Wars, Discworld, and Ticket Tricks
Dad and daughter unpack their Gen Con weekend: correcting a Conan mix-up, debating the John Carter movie, and sharing highlights from panels and games. They cover the Gen Con ticketing system (electronic vs. paper), a thrilling Star Wars RPG one-shot, the narrative-focused Discworld RPG best…
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13. Mr. Potato Ship and Cosmic Trade: A Catan Starfarers Family Session
In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, the hosts play and unpack Catan: Starfarers — covering the intricate setup, mothership customization (aka the “Mr. Potato Ship”), resource production, encounters with aliens and pirates, and the trade-focused strategies that shape the game. They…
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12. Rolling Dice & Tanning Lines: Family Games at the Beach
On this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a multi-generational family returns from their annual beach vacation and talks about how they fit games into big-group downtime. They share stories from rainy-day marathons and sun-drained evenings, and why games are a favorite way to connect. They…
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6. Discworld Ankh-Morpork (Part 2): Gameplay and Actions
In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, we dive into Martin Wallace’s 2011 board game Ankh-Morpork and how it captures Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. We talk characters, guilds, and how the action cards reflect the books — from Death and the Librarian to Cut-Me-Own-Throat Dibbler and the…
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11. Rolling for Middle‑earth: Our First Game of War of the Ring
In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a father-daughter duo dive into their first playthrough of the War of the Ring board game—setting up the sprawling map, sorting detailed miniatures, and learning the rules through a few turns. They share first impressions: a beautiful but…
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10. War of the Ring: Lord of the Rings Trilogy as a Strategy Game (Pre-play)
In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, the hosts unpack War of the Ring — a strategic Lord of the Rings board game (originally created by Ares Games and distributed in the U.S. by Fantasy Flight). They talk components and artwork by John Howe, 2–4 player setups, ring-based and military...
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9. Prepping for Gen Con 2026: Dad's Gameplan & Survival Guide
Daughter and Dad Discuss explores Gen Con — the world’s largest tabletop gaming convention. daughter interviews dad about what Gen Con is, the massive scale and venues, the wide range of events (board games, RPGs, LARPs, miniatures, writers’ sessions, and more), and why it’s such a unique…
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8. Into the Mists: Quests in Arthurian Legends
In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, a father and daughter explore the world of King Arthur, examining how history and myth shape the legends and their presence in modern media. They investigate the basis of the Arthurian legends and how were were shaped and changed by successive periods…
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7. Dad vs. Magic: First Magic the Gathering Lessons
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree — in this episode a daughter introduces her Dad to Magic: The Gathering. They play pre-made decks, try different formats, and explore colors, mana, and mechanics while sharing tips for beginners, the usefulness of the MTG app, and why casual play...
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5. Discworld and a Discworld Game: Ankh-Morpork (Part 1)
Daughter and Dad chat about Terry Pratchett's Discworld—from the Hogfather adaptation and favorite novels to the city of Ankh-Morpork. They focus on the Martin Wallace board game Discworld: Ankh-Morpork, explaining personalities, victory conditions, minions, buildings, and how the cards drive...
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4. Agricola Unplowed: Worker Placement on a Medieval Farm
Join Daughter and Dad Discuss as we dive into Agricola (Z-Man 2007) including the critical debate over how you pronounce Agricola. The focus is on the core mechanics of this worker-placement medieval-farming game, and how to balance plowing, pastures, family growth, and feeding your household. We...
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3. Rolling with the Force: How a Star Wars RPG Hooked Our Family
Daughter and Dad explore Fantasy Flight Games' Star Wars tabletop RPGs—Edge of the Empire, Force and Destiny, and Age of Rebellion—sharing personal stories of how their family got into role‑playing games during and after COVID. Dad saw the first Star Wars movie (not yet called A New Hope) in 1977...
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2. Journeys in Middle Earth (Part 2): Building Maps and Gameplay
In this episode of Daughter and Dad Discuss, we explore Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle‑earth (Fantasy Flight Games)—walking through gameplay, campaigns, and how adventure and battle maps shape each session. We cover the app-driven mechanics, character roles, fear and damage systems,...
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1. Our First Podcast: Journeys in Middle Earth (Part 1)
In their debut episode, the Daughter and Dad introduce themselves and discuss their common passion for the life of the mind including books, movies and TV, historic places and, especially, tabletop board games. The focus is on how the games play and how they reflect the worlds on which the games...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Daughter and her Dad discuss tabletop games and the books, movies, stories and history that inspire them. Thoughtful, cozy, a little chaotic and a lot nerdy – just like a good family discussion (if you have a family of nerds).
Over a lifetime Daughter (a millennial) and Dad (a boomer) have shared a love of travel, history, fantastic worlds and board games. In laid back discussions centering around a specific game, they talk about the world that game is based on and how the game reflects that world as they see it. The discussions range from books and movies to life experiences and family dynamics. Thoughtful discussion alternates with geeky digressions ranging from profound to silly.
Come and explore fabulous games with us and the worlds they inhabit!
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daughteranddaddiscuss
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A Daughter and her Dad discuss tabletop games and the books, movies, stories and history that inspire them. Thoughtful, cozy, a little chaotic and a lot nerdy – just like a good family discussion (if you have a family of nerds). Over a lifetime Daughter (a millennial) and Dad (a boomer) have shared...
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