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Episode 79: Joel and Jason talk Gencon, or Jason Waits is a PR Managers Worst Nightmare.

Episode 79 - GenCon Preview
Introduction:   
Zany Banter!!
News:
Smartphone Inc. on Kickstarter by the time the episode drops. Since the page isn’t up not a ton of information. 
Just One wins the Spiele and Wingspan wins the Kenner 
Games played:
Jason - Rare Roses
Joel - Villainous
Jason - Vinyl
Joel -  Boss Monster- Rise of the Minibosses
GenCon Preview: 
Joel - Artemis Project
Jason - Driving
Joel -  Sierra West
Jason - Parking
Joel -  Silver
Jason - Not Wanting Press/Crowds
Closing: 
City of the Big Shoulders, Parks, Barrage-- not mentioned on show, but if you read this, check those out too. 
Abomination -- this is a game, but also a good description of this episode. 

Episode 78: Interview with Mr. Werewolf, Ted Alspach or Jason and Joel Grovel at the Feet of Keymaster Games to Forgive Them for Breaking the Rules

Episode 78 - Mr. Werewolf Himself, Ted Alspach
Introduction:  
Stump Jason Game
Jason’s Frugal Corner:
Jason - Vinhos First Edition $30 on BGG compared to $89 for the EGG version. 
Joel - Caylus for $15
News:
Copenhagen Roll and Write is now on Kickstarter. This is a roll and Write version of the recent release Copenhagen. This has 8 days left and is $20
DinoGenics 2nd Printing. $68 19 days to go. There is an expansion available as well and upgrades of you already own the first edition. 
Robinson Crusoe:  Escape from Despair Island
Games played: 
Jason - PARKS
Joel -  Palace of Mad King
Jason - Draftosaurus
Joel - Silver
Ted Alspach Interview:
Closing: 

Episode 77: BGMCon Express Recap, or Jason Reignites the Protective Order Against The Boys

Episode 77 - BGM Con Recap
Introduction:   
Zany Banter!!
STUMP JASON
News:
Pret-A-Porter 3rd Edition KS. This is selling for $60 and has 10 days left. I am so pumped for this. 
18 Holes by SeaBrook Studios. $41 15 days left. This is a game where players work together to build an 18 hole golf course. Then play cards to try to be the first player to get the ball in each hold to score points but watch out for hazards. 
Games played not at BGM Con: 
Jason - Crusaders
Joel - Airline Europe
Jason - Lost Cities 
Joel - Boss Monster
BGMCon Recap: 
Attendees: Joel, Jason, Katie, Lauren, Brandon and Josie (Joel’s parents there but didn’t play games, boo)
First game - Museum (J,J,K). One that Joel said he wants to buy. 
Second game - Merlin (J,J,B).  Castles of Mad King Ludwig was at another table. Joel loves Merlin. 
Third game - Scoville (J,J,B,J). Very fun game that Jason really enjoyed. Joel thinks it is fine. 
Last game - Railroad Revolution (J,J,B). One of Jason’s favorite games of the Con. 
Closing: 
We're sorry Mr. Feld. Jason will keep his distance. 

Episode 76: Games We Endorse for Outside Play or Everyone has a Podcast but Ours is the Most Mediocre.

Episode 76 - Favorite Games to Play Outside
Introduction:   
Zany Banter!!
News:
On The Underground London Berlin. This is a reprint of the game that initially came out in 2006. Players build routes to transport a passenger for points. $39 8 days. 
Die Macher 6 days and $69. Stronghold reprint. Old version of the game and a shorter game with less elections to shave some time off the game. 
Empty Space-- Cool little game by a family in the UK  -$22
Games played: 
Jason - Freshwater Fly
Joel -  CO2
Jason - Gem Hens
Joel - Railroad Rivals
Favorite games to play outside: 
Jason - Carcassone
Joel -Hive
Jason - Azul
Joel -Roll For the Galaxy
Jason - Order of the Guilded Compass
Joel -  Rhino Hero, but really….
Closing: 
Skull, Survive Escape From Atlantis

Episode 75: An Interview with Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games or Joel Mistakes the Interview for a Job Interview and Accepts a Job as Coffee Boy at Stronghold Headquarters

Episode 75 - Stephen Buonocore Interview
Introduction:   
Zany Banter!!
News:
Catan: Starfarers Reprint.  Couldn’t done a ton of details but gamenerdz.com has it on preorder for around $70. 
Millennial Manatees. Worker placement game that fits in a fanny pack where players are trying to pay back $20 in student loans. $27 17 days to go. 
Legends of Novus from FunDaMental Games hitting Kickstarter on Wednesday 06/26/19.  Interview with Wes Woodbury dropped earlier this week.
Games played: 
Jason - Campy Creatures
Joel -  Flamme Rouge
Jason - Museum
Joel -  Good news, boardgame season is starting. 
Stephen Buonocore Interview: 
Closing: 

BGM Interview with Wesley Woodbury (Legends of Novus)

This is a mini episode where Joel interviews Wesley Woodbury about Legends of Novus.  Check out our YouTube channel for a full review being posted soon.

Episode 74: #Origins2019 Recap or Katie Killed Joel and Takes Over Co-Hosting Duty and Becomes the Nastiest Boy of All of Us

Episode 74 - Origins Recap
Introduction:   
Zany Banter!!
News:
Monikers Serious Nonsense with Shut Up and Sit Down 330 Cards $20 21 days to go
Dig Your Way Out by Borderline. $37 and 13 days left. Rolling dice and values correspond to rooms you can move to. Playing cards to join cards and get weapons to help you dig your way out.
Thoughts on Origins:
Katie - Pokorny meetup dinner Council of Four and Ancient Terrible Things
Jason - Parking and Attendance was crazy
Katie - Demoed and purchased Fire in the Library
Jason - Demoed and purchased Imaginarium
Katie - Debut of more games and not just demos that you can get at GenCon
Jason - Demo of Naga Raja but unable to purchase
Katie - Demoed Century: The New World and Jason won.
Jason - Demoed Abomination:  The Heir of Frankenstein. The first plaid hat game I have been interested in.
Closing:
Escape Plan by Vital and The Scarlet Pimpernel
Snail Sprint and Unicorn Glitterluck Cloud Stacking
Jo Koy before bed on Wednesday night
Hanging out with some other members of the riveted and our game group.
Eating Thai at the North Market on Friday (Sushi and Donuts)
Gaming with Brandon and Josie after Origins on Friday

Episode 73: Obligatory #Origins2019 Preview or Joel Reminisces About the Time That He Posed to Become the First Meeple

Episode 73 - Origins Preview
Introduction:   
Zany Banter!!
News:
Dragons Interest from TMG. $50 2 days to go. Bidding and trading game to collect resources and build buildings to earn the most points. Borrowing money from the dragon is the key in this one.
Venture Capital $15 with 7 days to go. This is like the first part of For Sale. Played over 15 rounds.
Brook City -- 70 minis, GTA art. $109 bucks.  
After School Dice Club (Houkago Saikoro)
Games played:
Jason - Res Arcana
Joel -  Photosynthesis
Jason - Dungeon Draft
Joel -  Valeria-- Shadowvale
Top Three things to see or that we are excited about at this year’s Origins:
Joel - The Artemis Project
Jason - Lorenzo Il Magnifico card game
Joel -   Irish Gauge
Jason - Abomination the heir of Frankenstein from Plaid Hat
Joel -  Museum
Jason - Imaginarium Bombyx
Closing: