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Geeks of Cascadia is your nerdy little table-top games podcast about the table-top games industry and our nerdy geeky community. We interview game developers, publishers, artists, convention organizers and more!
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#74 We check out a new game Biome Borneo

In this episode we interview up and coming game designer Justin Hylarides and his new game Biome: Borneo! Plus we give you some of the latest game news. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 15:43 We interview game designer Justin Hylarides 46:30 Final thoughts and goodbye About Biome Borneo: Discover the Bornean rainforest. Form micro-habitats using plant tiles, and attract animals to build food-chains, as you compete for resources and space. Take advantage of opportunities b...

Feb 17, 2022•49 min

2022 OrcaCon Car Wars Tournament – Death by death commentary!

So what causes a bunch of strangers who willingly come together to kill each other in vehicular homicidal mania? it’s Car Wars sixth edition by Steve Jackson Games! Listen to the podcast to follow this year’s 2022 OrcaCon Car Wars Tournament. Will someone block rockets with their face? Will spilling tons of oil to make your opponents spin out result in a hazmat fine? Only one way to find out and that’s to listen to the podcast.

Jan 21, 2022•41 min

We Preview Day Three of OrcaCon

The GoC gang is going to fill you in on the latest happenings on the last day of OrcaCon 2022. Listen to our podcast to get the latest for the Sunday con before you arrive. Listen to this episode as your driving to the con, brushing your teeth, doing your morning jog, or listen as you fall asleep the night before the big con. Go to http://www.orcacon.org/ for more info. Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geekso...

Jan 09, 2022•10 min

We Preview Day Two of OrcaCon

The GoC gang is going to fill you in on the latest on day two of OrcaCon 2022. Listen to our podcast to get the latest for the Saturday con before you arrive. Listen to this episode as your driving to the con, brushing your teeth, doing your morning jog, or listen as you fall asleep the night before the big con. Go to http://www.orcacon.org/ for more info. Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

Jan 08, 2022•30 min

OrcaCon 2022 Day 1 –Day One of OrcaCon and Playtest Northwest!

The GoC gang is going to fill you in on the latest on Day one of OrcaCon 2022. Plus, we interview Nicole with Playtest Northwest who will be here at the Con! Listen to our podcast to get the latest for the Friday con before you arrive. Listen to this episode as your driving to the con, brushing your teeth, doing your morning jog, or listen as you fall asleep the night before the big con. Go to http://www.orcacon.org/ for more info. 00:00 Intro and what are the highlights to OrcaCon 05:12 Intervi...

Jan 06, 2022•47 min

Dragonflight 21 Sunday Preview

Your Geeks of Cascadia team gives you the Sunday preview of the convention. Listen to what's happening at the con to plan your day!

Oct 30, 2021•18 min

Dragonflight 2021

In this episode we talk to our good friend Amy Gembala the director of Dragonflight Game Convention plus games and con news.

Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min

#73 Storm Lord's Wrath campaign review

In this episode we review Storm Lord's Wrath. A 5th edition D&D Campaign that is part of the Essential’s Kit from Wizards of the Coast. Be warned there are a few spoilers. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 14:03 D&D Campaign review of Storm Lords Wrath 01:17:24 Final thoughts and goodbye Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekso...

Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 23 min

OrcaCon 2021 Special Update

As OrcaCon is just around the corner Donna Prior, Executive Director of OrcaCon, came by our studios (really it was a zoom call) and talked to Still Paul and Rebeculus about the big changes with OrcaCon coming up because of COVID. OrcaCon is going virtual and Donna is here to explain it all. For more info about OrcaCon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon/ Twitter: OrcaCon (@OrcaCon) / Twitter Email: info@orcacon.org Other links to OrcaCon 21 Virtual convention. https://tabletop.events/con...

Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min

#72 Game to Grow gives us an update

In this episode we talk to Adam Davis with Game to Grow who are using games of all kinds for therapeutic, education, and community development improvement. We find out what Game to Grow has been doing during this pandemic and what the future holds. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 22:27 Adam Davis with Game to Grow 54:53 Final thoughts and goodbye If you want to follow Game to Grow Twitter: @gametogrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Gametogrow/ Or check out Critica...

Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min

#71 Playing D&D online and a peek into the past with Twilight 2000

Like you we have been playing games online, but do you know which is the best way to do it or what’s available or even how much it’s going to cost? We give you a few ways to do it and some tips to bring down the cost. We have been playing D&D on different platforms and virtual table tops so we’ll tell you what we think of the different ones out there. We look into Roll20, The Foundry, and playing with PowerPoint. Also we talk about our hits and misses with Google Meets, Zoom, and Discord. Al...

Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 20 min

#70 David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games and Castles & Cats

So it was a longer run time than we wanted but what can we say, we love talking to David Gerrard and we really wanted to get our interview with Christine Pruett out. Our first interview is with David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games and later we listen to our interview with Christine Pruett back we did back during OrcaCon where she talked about her successful kickstarter Castles and Cats. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 25:54 David Gerrard with Junk Spirit Games 01:19:17 Wow...

Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 41 min

#69 We talk to Tanya DePass with I Need Diverse Games

Tanya Depass comes by our “studio” to talk diversity and inclusion in tabletop and video games. Also tabletop and con news. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 15:02 Tanya Depass interview 32:50 Final thoughts What to follow Tanya? Of course you do: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEa-boVKzPeZ6g8L9SkQRw Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cypheroftyr/ Twitter @cypheroftyr Website: https://cypheroftyr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cypheroftyr/ Twitch:...

Aug 21, 2020•38 min

#68 Unboxing and a game review of D&D vs Rick and Morty

In this episode we do an unboxing of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty plus we do a full blown review of the campaign we actually played! 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 13:17 Unboxing of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty 24:41 More witty banter 30:01 Game review of Dungeon & Dragons vs Rick and Morty 56:48 Final thoughts Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadi...

Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min

#67 Mike Selinker with Lone Shark Games returns to our show

In this episode Mike Selinker, the President of Lone Shark Games, returns to our show to talk about game design and social justice. He even gives us a peek into what is going on with Lone Shark Games and discusses his latest project to help bring positive change to politics and promote social awareness. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News along with witty banter 17:18 Mike Selinker 45:05 More witty banter 01:47:36 Final thoughts To find out how Mike Selinker got into game design and creating Lone S...

Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 53 min

#66 – Latest Dragonflight news and what’s up with Alexandria RPG

In this episode we finally return from COVID darkness and get the latest news from Dragonflight when we sit down with Amy Gembala. Later we meet with Master Librarian, David Carnahan with Alexandria RPG. David is back from his deployment from Iraq and is ready to talk old RPGs and about what’s new with his library. 00:00 Con and Tabletop Game News 15:33 Dragonflight News!! 45:05 More witty banter 47:37 Alexandria RPG 11:13:16 Final thoughts and wittiness as Rebecculus can no longer hold her pee....

Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min
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