Eric is now in New York and Jon STILL is in Singapore! This is their first episode where they are SO FARRRRR Apart. Eric and Jon do apologise for the long delay in releasing this episode because Eric had to get settled down and start school. Hopefully the schedules will become regular again. In this episode, Eric and Jon talk about 3 games each that they had played recently. Eric talks about Subdivision, Quantum and Nika while Jon talks about Imperial Settlers, Run Fight or Die and Too Many Cind...
Sep 06, 2014•54 min
Jonathan and Eric what they are looking forward to from GENCON 2014 and why you should also look out for these games! This could possibly be the last podcast before Eric leaves for New York so regular scheduling maybe paused for a while. Eric and Jon will resume recording as soon as possible! Provided Jonathan still wants to dotdotdot Push Your Luck Podcast is an GRANDE member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other similar sized podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hob...
Aug 02, 2014•46 min
Jonathan and Eric discuss some games they have played recently. They also talk about the Spiel Des Jahres and Kennerspiel Des Jahres winners as well as Dicetower 2013 award winners and what they think of them. Games we talk about are Packet Row, Agora and Citrus. The auction for boardgames has closed and Eric is in the process of contacting everyone about deliveries. Eric would like to thank EVERYONE for their support and well wishes! Push Your Luck Podcast is an EXTRA SPECIAL member of The Dice...
Jul 19, 2014•1 hr 3 min
Jonathan and Eric discuss the various games that have been nominated and are in the recommended list for the SdJ and KdJ and what they think will ultimately clinch the prize. Only ONE more day to go before the close of Eric auction of his boardgames. For list of items he is auctioning off and details about his studies, check twitter @duckizz for more info! Push Your Luck Podcast is a ELECTRIFYING member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also pro...
Jul 05, 2014•52 min
As the announcement of the winner for the 2014 Spiel Des Jahres awards is coming soon, Jonathan and Eric discuss and list their Top 7 previous Spiel Des Jahres winners over the years. Eric is also currently liquidating his board game collection to fund his graduate studies in Game Design at NYU! If you can, please bid generously and help him out. For list of items he is auctioning off and details about his studies, check twitter @duckizz for more info! Push Your Luck Podcast is a STUPENDOUS memb...
Jun 21, 2014•52 min
OMG where has the time flown! Its June and half a year has gone. Eric and Jon talk about a few games they have played. In other exciting news, Eric will be starting school at NYU in Fall this year. As part of his fund raising efforts, Eric will be selling most of his board game collection on boardgamegeek. More information will be available in the next episode! Games we talk about - Tortuga, Port Royal, Traders of Carthage, Sanssouci, That’s Life and Dungeon Dice Push Your Luck Podcast is a PROU...
Jun 07, 2014•57 min
Eric and his special guest talk about some games they have played recently. Guess who the special guest is ? Games we talk about - Eldritch Horror, Battle for Souls and Le Fantome de l’Opera Push Your Luck Podcast is a PROUD member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us comments and questions at our guild ...
May 13, 2014•39 min
Eric and Jonathan talk about some games they have played recently and talk about another hidden gem in their collections which people should try if they had not. Games we talk about - Um Reifenbreite, Mad City, Card City, Legendary Paint the Town Red, Heroscape, Milestones and Ristorante Italia Push Your Luck Podcast is a PROUD member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your bo...
May 10, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Eric and Jonathan discuss their Top 7 game components of the games played where the components are not only functional but are also awesome to hold and play with. Push Your Luck Podcast is a BRAIN BOGGLING member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek an...
Apr 26, 2014•58 min
Grace joins Eric and Jon as we talk about our gaming habits and how they have changed and evolved from when we first started playing. Push Your Luck Podcast is a MIND BLOWING member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and review and rate us on iTunes....
Apr 12, 2014•44 min
Eric interviews MissMerc007, reviewer all the way from Japan. They discuss how the local gaming scene is like, the tokyo game convention as well as her upcoming game that she will be self publishing! Push Your Luck Podcast is a ICHIBAN member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us comments and questions at...
Mar 29, 2014•45 min
Eric and Jon interview Rob Daviau, designer of Risk Legacy and the upcoming Sea Fall. Find out his inspirations and the ideas he has instilled into Sea fall. Push Your Luck Podcast is a MIND BLOWING member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and revie...
Mar 15, 2014•50 min
Eric interviews some guests who organised and attended a recent event held during Valentines day, aimed at introducing boardgaming to women. Helene is an organiser and Felix helped by playing the role of a butler! Push Your Luck Podcast is now an SPECTACULAR member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave u...
Mar 01, 2014•32 min
Eric and Jonathan talk about how the Lunar New Year has changed for them as well as some of the exciting games they have played. 12:10 - Speculation 16:05 - Shadows over Camelot 19:32 - Avalon 24:18 - Dungeon of Mandom 26:00 - Donburiko 28:10 - Struggle of Empires 34:31 - Robinson Crusoe Push Your Luck Podcast is now an SPECTACULAR member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all...
Feb 16, 2014•51 min
Eric and Jonathan talk about the games they are expecting for 2014 as well as make some bold predictions! Are you looking at some of the same games too? Tell us about it in our guild forums. Push Your Luck Podcast is now an SPECTACULAR member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us comments and question...
Feb 01, 2014•47 min
Eric conducted a recent online interview session with 3 ladies from his gaming group. They chat about what games they like, what types of games they prefer and some suggestions as to how to get others into gaming. Push Your Luck Podcast is now an AWESOME member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website for all your board gaming needs and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Leave us co...
Jan 18, 2014•54 min
Jonathan and Eric shares their Top 5 best games of 2013, Top 3 disappointments and Top 3 surprises. The winner of the anniversary contest is also announced! 4:27 - Top 3 Surprises for 2013 18:46 - Top 3 Disappointments for 2013 37:49 - Top 5 games of 2013 1:15:15 - Our anniversary contest winner! Push Your Luck Podcast is now an AWESOME member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. We are also proudly sponsored by Hobbygamesmart. Do visit the website fo...
Jan 04, 2014•1 hr 21 min
Jonathan and Eric talks about their first year in podcasting, the lessons learnt, friends they have met and what they are looking forward to 2014! We are also having our last contest for 2013 so listen closely for the details and check out our guild to enter for a chance to win! Push Your Luck Podcast is very proud to welcome their first sponsor, Hobbygamesmart.com. For a wide variety of games and at affordable prices, do check out their site and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Push Your ...
Dec 21, 2013•42 min
Jonathan and Eric talks about their Top 7 Game Mechanisms. Push Your Luck Podcast is very proud to welcome their first sponsor, Hobbygamesmart.com. For a wide variety of games and at affordable prices, do check out their site and let them know Push Your Luck sent you! Push Your Luck Podcast is now a proud member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and leave us a review on iTunes. Do visit ...
Dec 07, 2013•54 min
Joel Eddy joins Eric and Jonathan as they talk about Stefan Feld and his 4 releases for 2013. They chat about each of them and how they are ranked against each other. 3:34 - Bora Bora 21:43 - Rialto 34:34 - Bruges 47:18 - Amerigo Push Your Luck Podcast is now a proud member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. Also check out the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction on Boardgamegeek! Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and leave u...
Nov 23, 2013•1 hr 8 min
Eric and Jonathan are joined with Michael Fox from Little Metal Dog show and talk about Essen 2013. Jonathan and Michael share what they have seen and share tips and what they felt was Game of the Con. Remember to check out KEEP RUNNING, Michael’s latest game now on Kickstarter Push Your Luck Podcast is now a proud member of The DiceTower Network. Do check out the other amazing podcasts in the network. Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and leave us a review on iTunes....
Nov 09, 2013•1 hr 3 min
Eric with special guests his wife, Serene, and Scott Nicholson talks about how games can change the world. Scott elaborates more about the courses that he is teaching and everyone discusses how gaming has changed their lives. On a personal note, I have been enlightened by my discussion with Scott on the various activities that he has done. It is very inspiring when I get to talk to people so passionate about changing the world for the better! Some interesting links for you: Ted Talk - http://www...
Oct 27, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Jonathan and Eric talks about what they are looking forward to at Essen 2013 where Jonathan will be heading off to soon! Lets see what excites the boys... 0:00 - Start 03:36 - Rokoko 08:33 - Keyflower: The Farmers 11:43 - Francis Drake 18:02 - Glass Road 23:30 - Lewis and Clark 26:00 - Legacy: The Testament of Duke De Crecy 31:02 - S-Evolution 35:32 - Bruxelles 1893 41:11 - Coconuts 44:50 - Caverna: The Cave Farmers 49:10 - CV 52:23 - Bremerhaven 55:20 - Yunnan 58:32 - Dungeon Petz: Dark Alleys ...
Oct 13, 2013•1 hr 16 min
Description - Eric and Jon are joined by a special guest, Eric's Wife and we talk about the games they have played since Eric returned back from GENCON with his luggages of goodies! 0:00 - Start 02:02 - Brugge 06:00 - Lords of Waterdeep and Scoundrels of Skullport 13:28 - The Duke 20:37 - Little Prince Make me a planet 24:32 - Dread Curse 33:23 - Mascarade 39:55 - Nothing Personal 44:53 - Spyrium 55:24 - Fish Cook 01:02:10 - Via Appia Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek...
Sep 29, 2013•1 hr 11 min
Eric talks about his last day at GENCON and releases the final set of interviews. 0:00 - Start! 02:36 - The Spoils 09:29 - Baksha Games 14:34 - Cryptozoic 22:23 - Wyrd Miniatures 27:22 - Blank Wall Games 36:58 - Golden Egg 44:41 - Iello 01:01:17 - Tasty Minstrel Games 01:12:00 - Wizkids 01:18:47 - Eric Lang 01:39:12 - Stronghold Games 01:49:25 - Final Thoughts about GENCON 2013 Leave us comments and questions at our guild on boardgamegeek and rate us on iTunes Do visit our website www.pushurluck...
Aug 18, 2013•1 hr 54 min
Eric talks about his Day 3 meeting various publishers and playing games. Highlights include interviews with Catalyst Game Labs, Smirk and Dagger, Bezier Games, Greater than Games and Minion Games. Eric also reviews Francis Drake and The Duke. 0:00 - Start 12:02 - Interview with Bezier Games 20:15 - Interview with Smirk and Dagger Games 29:22 - Interview with Cataylst Game Labs 37:26 - Interview with Greater than Games 41:00 - Interview with Minion Games Follow Eric on twitter 'duckizz' so that y...
Aug 17, 2013•48 min
Eric talks about his Day 2 meeting various publishers and attending panels. Highlights include interviews with Geoff Engelstein from Ludology, Fantasy Flight Games In-flight Report, Game Salute and Alderac Entertainment Group. Eric also reviews Freedom Underground Railroad, Three Little Pigs, Kanzume Goddess and Ninja Dice. 0:00 - Start 14:59 - Interview with Geoff Engelstein 19:46 - Rules explanation for Freedom the Underground Railroad 29:32 - Fantasy Flight Games In-flight Report 1:53:48 - Ga...
Aug 16, 2013•3 hr 9 min
Eric talks about his Day 1 meeting various publishers and attending panels. Highlights include interviews with Zee Garcia from Dicetower, Queen games, Privateer Press, Wizkids and Playdek. Eric also reviews Mascarade and Spyrium. Follow Eric on twitter 'duckizz' so that you can enjoy the videos and pictures of GENCON 2013 Leave us comments and questions at our guild on BGG and rate us on iTunes. Do visit our website www.pushurluckpodcast.com where we will have reviews, session reports and other ...
Aug 15, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Eric talks about his Day 0 and hanging out with Joel and Lance and playing games with them and also what he is looking forward to tomorrow. Games covered are Circus Train, Maximum Throwdown, Kobayakawa, Penguin Party and Hegemonic. Follow Eric on twitter 'duckizz' so that you can enjoy the videos and pictures of GENCON 2013 Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and rate us on iTunes. Do visit our website www.pushurluckpodcast.com where we will have reviews, session report...
Aug 14, 2013•15 min
We are very honoured to have Joel Eddy of DriveThruReview joining us for a discussion on what are our Top 7 overrated games. 3:44 - Our Top 7 overrated games And… we do not have any other items in the summary LOL. Eric will be at GENCON 2013 and will attempt to release an episode every evening as well as tweet pictures and videos whenever he can so do follow him. his nick in Twitter is duckizz. Leave us comments and questions at our guild on Boardgamegeek and rate us on iTunes. Do visit our bran...
Aug 04, 2013•1 hr 24 min
