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Friendly Local Game Pod

Board game and role playing game reviews, news and banter. From games we are playing, to games we are excited about, and just about everything in between, join us as we talk about the things we love! 

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    Episode 73: Ancient games to Apps: Senet to Slay the Spire (the board game)

    Thanks for tuning in! Rachel and Jenna are back with another episode. We talk about tabletop games news, reviews, and other nerdy topics. Welcome!Game RadarSlay the Spire, the board gameAncient Game of SenetGame ForecastHoneybuzz Fall Flavors expansionApothebakeryOther Nerdy NewsLibrofmIrelandPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 72: Post Apocalypse, Potions, and Ungentlemanly People

    Games Radar:RevivePotion ExplosionGames Forecast:Legacy of YuRailroad TileIn Other Nerdy News:Fallout TV SeriesThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly WarfarePlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 71: Robots, Cats, Ships and Rats

    Welcome! Jenna and Rachel discuss tabletop games we have been playing, games we are excited to play, and other nerdy news!Games RadarRaising RobotsCalicoGames ForecastShipwreck ArcanaRats of WistarOther Nerdy NewsLorcanaPaliaPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 70: Dragons are Always Cooler

    Jenna and Rachel discuss tabletop games we have been playing, games we are excited about, and other nerdy news!Games Radar:Epic Monster Tea PartyWyrmspanGames Forecast:Calico ReviveIn other Nerdy News:Visible MendingMoriarty the Patriot MangaPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 69: Oragami Sharks and Totally Not Star Trek

    Welcome to the Friendly Local Game Pod! We discuss games we have been playing, games we are excited about, and other nerdy news!Games Radar:Sea Salt and PaperStarship CaptainsGames Forecast:Paperback adventuresMCDM RPGIn Other Nerdy News:Social Media and Fantasy NovelsThe Mossheart's PromisePlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 68: Cute games with Buying and Selling

    On Our Radar:Bargain QuestJokkMokk: The Winter MarketGames Forecast:Spirit Fire Unmatched AdventuresOther Nerdy News:Guinness and Steak PieDead Cells on SwitchPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 67: Adventures, Maps and Minis

    On Our Radar:Adventure Tactics: Domianne's TowerCartographersGames Forecast:Wondrous CreaturesIn other Nerdy News:Painting Marvel/X-men United MinisRogan JoshPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 66: Expeditions, Movie Production, Impressive Women, and Miss America goes Nuclear

    Jenna and Rachel talk games we have been playing, games we want to play, and other nerdy news!On Our Radar:ExpeditionsRoll CameraGames Forecast:KartiniRoll Player Adventures, new campaign expansionOther Nerdy News:Miss AmericaLokiPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 65: Trapper Keepers, Cheese, and a needed Expansion

    Welcome to the Friendly Local Game Pod, where Rachel and Jenna discuss board games they have been playing, games they are excited about, and other nerdy news!On our Radar:Books of TimeStar RealmsGames Forecast:Ark Nova Expansion FromageIn other Nerdy News:Reading GlassesGoodbye to the Gathering GamesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 64: Harvesting Spooky Candy and a not-so-spooky Book

    On the Friendly Local Game Pod, we discus boardgames we are playing, games we are excited about and other nerdy pursuits!On Our Radar:A Feast For OdinDreadful MeadowsGames Forecast:Tales of the ShireObsession ExpansionIn Other Nerdy News:3D PrintingThe Twisted OnesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 63: Skyscrapers and More Faeries with an E

    Jenna and Rachel talk about games we are playing, games we are excited about, and other nerdy things. On our RadarRolling HeightsFaeries & Magical CreaturesGames ForecastTrailblazer: John Muir TrailExpeditions In other Nerdy NewsSpielbound Game CafeEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 62: Cowboys, Druids, Vikings and Fae

    Thanks for listening! This episode we spoke about:On Our RadarWild Tiled WestOakForecastNew Games in the World of MidgardFaeries & Magical CreaturesIn Other Nerdy NewsSlay the SpireLegends and LattesNettle & BonePlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 61: Deckbuilding in an Alternate Italy, and Beige Maps

    On our Radar:AusoniaGuild of Merchant ExplorersForecast:Wonderland's War Shards of MadnessFinal GirlIn other Nerdy News:Little EmbersDM Resources Site Rachel UsesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 60: Cute Woodland Animals and Nerdy Stinks

    Games Radar:EverdellGames Forecast:Unconscious MindStarship CaptainsIn Other News:SucreabeilleItascaPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 59: Some Towns Have Helpful Dragons, Some Have Plague

    On Our Radar:FlamecraftBristol 1350Games Forecast:Dreadful MeadowsWoodcraftIn Other Nerdy News:Klostersom - klokkestrengIngebretson'sPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 58: Do you Want to Run a Zoo Now or Never?

    Rachel and Jenna talk about games we are playing, games we want to play, and other nerdy news!On our RadarNow or NeverArk NovaGame ForecastBroken Cask SocietyGolem In other Nerdy NewsAutumn CookingSwitch Board GamesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 57: Kings, Thrones, Oaks and Clover!

    Rachel and Jenna discuss tabletop games!Games Forecast:So Clover!Space Kings RPGOn our Radar:Marvel Dice ThroneOakIn other Nerdy News:A Tour of Moonshot, Thanks Jason!Switch GamesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 56: We talk Mysteries, Magic, Circus Talent, and Wonderland!

    Rachel and Jenna give you board game reviews, news, and other nerdy nonsense!On the Radar:Emerald FlameScoutGames Forecast:Runika and the 6-sided SpellbookWonderland's WarOther Nerdy News:New Job; Who dis?MBMBM and the Adventure Zone livePlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 55: Habitats and Shinies!

    Rachel and Jenna give you their board game reviews, news, and other nerdy business!Game Radar:CascadiaEila and Something ShinyGame Forecast:IshtarMeeples and MonstersIn other Nerdy News:Game StateSpace KingsPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 54: Not a Wargame and Not Tetris

    Rachel and Jenna talk about games we've been playing, games we are excited about and other nerdy things we've been up to!Games Radar:ScytheProject LGames Forecast:Legends of Sleepy HollowRescuing Robin HoodIn other Nerdy News:Root the Role Playing GameBreathe of the Wild - Pokemon ArceusPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 53: Gobbos and Lazers

    Jenna and Rachel talk Board Games we've been playing, games we are excited about and other nerdy news!On our Radar:Ugly Gryphon InnFood Chain IslandRoll PlayerGames Forecast:Living ForestGoblin ErrandsOther Nerdy News:LazersColor schemesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 52: Adventure!

    Be patient, we have a new mic boom and are struggling a bit. We'll work on the sound! Rachel and Jenna discuss games we have been playing, games we are excited about and other nerdy stuff!Games Radar:Roll Player Adventures!Games Forecast:Merchants of the Dark RoadFamiliar TalesOther Nerdy News:The EternalsTed LassoPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 51: Frozen Potatoes, Bidding Dwarves, and Reptilian Wizards

    Rachel and Jenna talk Board Games and other nerdy stuff!Games Radar:NidavellirLizard WizardGame Forecast:Clank Pulse ArcadeMythwindIn other Nerdy News:Pride and Prejudice MangaCreating a D&D CharacterPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 50!: Tranquility, What-nots, Lizards that are Wizards and Memories that are Vivid

    Apologies for the tinny sound on this one guys, at 50 episodes you would think that we would remember which way to position the microphone. Don't worry, we figured out how microphones work again before recording the next one!Also, thank you all for 1,500 downloads! We appreciate everyone who tunes in to hear us babble about games!Games RadarWhat-not CabinetTranquilityGames ForecastLizard WizardVivid MemoriesOther Nerdy NewsAnimated Vox MachinaGoodwill HaulPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 49: New Year's Board Game Bash, Dwellings, In Too Deep, Roll in One, Skyrim

    Jenna and Rachel are back in 2022!Games Radar:Dwellings of EldervaleIn Too DeepGames Forecast:Roll in OneSkyrim Board GameOther Nerdy News:New YearsPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 48: Better Late than Never - Autumn, My City, Too Many Bones and Royal Visit.

    Games Radar:My City LegacyGame Forecast:Too Many BonesRoyal VisitIn Other Nerdy News:Fancy Schmancy Game TablesThe Wild Beyond the WitchlightPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 47: Deck Building, Tavern Running and Pizza

    Jenna and Rachel talk about Tabletop GamingOn the Game Radar:Sanctuary, the Keeper's EraThe Broken CaskGame Forecast:UnsurmountableVerdantIn Other Nerdy News:Teachers eating PizzaOnly Murders in the BuildingPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 46: Lighting a Pandemic on Fire

    Games we are playing, games we are excited about and other nerd stuff!Games RadarRise of the Necromancers, Dawn of Demons expansion5-minute GamesGaming ForecastGolden MartMy CityOther Nerdy NewsThe WitcherOri and the Blind ForestPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 45: You had me at Dragon Mini's

    Jenna and Rachel discuss games they have been playing, game news they are excited about, and other nerdy pursuits!On our Radar:Jaws of the LionBibliosGames Forecast:FlamecraftMicroMacro Crime CityIn Other Nerdy News:Cells at WorkMore MinecraftContact us at [email protected] reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 44: Captains, Heroes, Hockey and Garbage Castles

    On our Game Radar:Nemo's WarA Companion's TaleOur Games Forecast:Trick Shot and El Dorado ExpansionMaeshow an Orkney SagaIn Other Nerdy News:Colorado TripStudson Studio's Howl's Moving CastlePlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 43: Summer Camp, History, Human Towers and Pirates!

    On our radar:Summer CampFreedom The Underground RailroadGames forecast:CastellTiny Epic PiratesIn other nerdy news:Game StateMinecraftContact us at [email protected] reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 42: Runaway trains to Moral Ambiguity

    On our Radar:Trial by TrolleyUnmatched Cobble and FogGames Forecast:Freedom the Underground RailroadMy Father's WorkIn other Nerdy News:WardlingsLokiDaevabad TrilogyPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 41: From the Rajas of the Ganges to Sweaty Small Town Fairs

    On our Radar:Rajas of the GangesFiascoForecast:I C EFall of the Mountain KingIn other Nerdy News:Dungeons and DaddiesDiefall Alderheart campaignThank you for listening! If you have a moment, please like, subscribe and rate, we would appreciate it!Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 40: Spelunking, Solving Crimes, Sciencing, Exploring, and Dagrons.

    This week on our Radar:SubterraUnsolved Case Files - I think I may have mistakenly referred to this as Hunt a Killer, a similar series. I apologize for the error.Upcoming Forecasts:CelluloseCoyote and CrowIn other Nerdy News:The MiddleBurnt EmbersPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 39: Thieves, Necromancers,Monsters and Bee Kabobs?

    What's on our Radar:Stop, Thief!Rise of the NecromancersGaming Forecast:My Father's WorkThe Broken CaskIn other nerdy news:Bee KabobsThe Way of the House HusbandHe-ManPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 38:Tiles and dice, Mysteries and Rivers, and Comics!

    Apologies! This episode abruptly cuts off in the middle of a sentence. :(. We accidentally cut the last piece of audio. You won't miss much though, we were wrapping up, but we apologize for the "dead end". In this episode, Jenna and Rachel are playing:PatchworkSagradaOur forecast includes:Rajas of the GangesCandlekeep MysteriesOther nerdy things:Saga ComicGrishaverseLore OlympusPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 37: Foxes, Pandemics, Thieves and Servants

    This week on our Radar:Fox in the Forest DuetPandemic Hot ZoneOur Forecast:Stop Thief!Obsession MeeplesOther Nerdy stuff:PsychBreath of the WildD&D MLPPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 36: Bee Economists and Panda Accountants

    Hey everybody! This week Rachel and Jenna are playing:HoneybuzzRaiders of the North SeaWe are excited about:An Aquatica ExpansionUgly Gryphon InnOther nerdy banter includes:Retail therapy, miniature painting, northern gardening, Aggretsuko and that New Job Smell.Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 35: Murder dollhouses and Koosh balls

    Jenna and Rachel talk board games and all things nerdyOn our Radar:Lords of WaterdeepAbove and BelowWe are Forecasting:Project LSleeping GodsIn other news:Frances Glessner LeeAffirmative MurderAlso, Koosh Balls for those that don't know. . . Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 34: Where we Eat the Rich and Master Science

    Jenna and Rachel talk about more games!We have been playing:Eat the RichBack to the FutureWe are excited about:Honey BuzzMint Solo GameOther nerdiness:MBMBM BookJenna's Master DegreePlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 33: Darwin, Gods, Escape and Afropunk

    This week Jenna and Rachel are playing:Origin of SpeciesDeusWe are excited about:SubterraSwordsfallIn other nerdy news:Games for forensics studentsYear end tabletop gaming videosPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 32: 2 player game suggestions for Valentine's Day

    Love is in the air, or, er. . . on the board, I guess!Despite their lack of enthusiasm for Valentine's Day, Rachel and Jenna offer suggestions on their favorite games for 2 players whether that other player is your partner, friend, kiddo, or other worthy opponent.Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 31: Cats, Space and #$@!*

    Jenna and Rachel talk board games and other nerdy business.What we have been playing:Isle of CatsStar Wars Outer RimGames we are excited to play:The InitiativeFortOther nerdiness:All creatures Great and SmallHistory of Swear WordsPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 30: Meeple shootouts, Mancala mechanisms, Spilling tea and beer, and game goals

    Happy New Year!This week Rachel and Jenna are playing:A Fistful of MeeplesElevensesWe are excited about:The Ruins of ArnakExpansion for Taverns of TiefenthalOther nerdy stuff we are doing:10 by 10 gaming goalsKnitting tiny bunniesPlease reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 29: Holiday gifts for gamers!

    What to get all those gamers in your life!Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 28: Tidal Blades in the Dark

    This week Jenna and Rachel talk about Tidal Blades and the Blades in the Dark RPG. We are excited for board games Tidal Blades II and Coffee Traders, and share some news about those upcoming games. We hope everyone is having a safe holidays!Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 27: Clouds, Cows, Quilts and Cubes

    Hello! We are back! Between technical difficulties, travel, work, master's thesis and house selling we have been a little busy lately! This week we discuss Ex Novo and Stygian society. For our games forecast, we are excited about Petrichor and Patchwork, Christmas edition. Nerdy stuff this week includes game shopping with family, and Rob Paulsen's excellent voice acting.We also talk travel and go off on a quilting tangent.Missed everyone! We are doing our best to continue recording and releasing regularly! Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 26: Superheroes, evil wizards, mercenaries for hire, and pandering nobles.

    Hello! This week Jenna and Wizard review Marvel United, and the Adventure of D.We are excited to play Set a Watch's new expansion Swords of the Coin and Viscounts of the West Kingdom and Tomesaga. Jenna is reading Stiletto and doing some serious adulting, and Rachel is getting ready to run an RPG one-shot for some new players!Please contact us if there are any gaming topics you would like us to cover, or if there are any gaming questions you have!Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 25: Filler Pod, Golems and Lanterns

    This is a shorter pod this week! Jenna and Rachel discuss 2 games that we love but that we haven't gotten to the table in a while.Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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    Episode 24: Scooby Snacks and German Beans

    Hello friends!We are back with some more game reviews, news and other nerdy things! We talk about Scooby Doo games and the Bohnanza card game. Jenna lets you in on some 4x goodness, and Rachel . . . well as per the usual, Rachel talks about muuurrrrdddeerrrr.Please reach out to us at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Board game and role playing game reviews, news and banter. From games we are playing, to games we are excited about, and just about everything in between, join us as we talk about the things we love!

HOSTED BY

Rachel LeClair and Jenna Willi

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