Are you a fan of The Bachelor television shows AND a fan of roleplaying games? Is their a venn diagram overlap? The Stagliano Brothers talk with Alan about "Tavern of Heroes," their role-playing game they hope gets many more people into tabletop gaming. Music Attribution: The Dirty by Podington Bear Electric Car by Podington Bear Dub Pirate Boat by Mildtape Stranger Things Cover by Theel Deep Space Dreaming by Auxcide Special Thanks: Sir Delton Brack for editing
Aug 15, 2018•46 min
What does a live show sound like when it's recording using 3 iPhones? Did Lindsey finally assassinate Alan? What is the worsts part of Gen Con? Are there more women in attendance? These questions, a train wreck of an episode, and more!
Aug 09, 2018•54 min
Want to hear an entire RPG session of Sean McCoy's Mothership? Well, here it is. A soldier, scientist, android, and teamster are sent to a planet to re-establish contact with a military outpost and to secure all weapon research. Will the team make it out alive? Will they encounter aliens? Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Swallowed by Shame by Daniel Birch Broken Photosynthesis by Kyle Preston
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Are cooperative games best for players new to tabletop games? Join the revolution with the B-Team as the comrades discuss the games they've been playing. Dungeon Master Greg joins the discussion/revolt to offer his expertise. Music Attribution: Dub Pirate Boat by Mildtape
Jul 25, 2018•33 min
What are your memories of Toys R' Us? Are you a collector? In this zero episode, Sean and Alan educate the listeners (knaves) about the podcast while telling stories about childhood visits to Toys R' Us. A knave submits to be a knight. There is even an elevator pitch for a game that may no longer be in print. This is a great place to start listening if you're new to the podcast. Music Attribution: A List of Ways to Die by Lee Rosevere Bach's Toccat and Fugue in D minor by Kevin MacLeod Epic Midd...
Jul 18, 2018•36 min
What is a popular game that you, unlike others, do NOT like? Also, when have you thrown a hissy-fit during a board game? Sean and Alan discuss these topics while answering your emails. Also, Alan chooses some whack music for a knave to knight submission from Gabe the Australian. Music Attribution: Love Planet by Komiku Neptune Minotaur by The Fucked Up Beat
Jul 11, 2018•31 min
What games would your recommend for someone with schizophrenia? Sean and Alan discuss mental health, alcohol use, and other fun topics. They also knight Sir Drankalot. Tune in for this very special episode. Music Attribution: Erik Satie Gymnopedie No 1 by Kevin MacLeod Flawless by Ryan Anderson Royal Entrance by Visager Divertissement by Kevin MacLeod
Jul 04, 2018•28 min
Would you play games with someone with different values? Alan and Sean respond to emails, address the Larry Correia controversy, and Sean shares inside secrets about being an Ennie judge (the awards for best role-playing games). Music Attribution: All Hallows by Sam Haynes Cracked Nut Suite by Podington Bear Royal Entrance by Visager Skeptic by Podington Bear
Jun 27, 2018•31 min
What is the best part of Origins 2018? Sean, Alan, and a whole lot of knaves and knights join the crew at the Tuesday Knight Games booth at the convention. Also, an important Lindsey Rode Assassin update. Music Attribution: The Dirty by Podington Bear Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Ninja Kick Skilz LvL01 by Son of a Robot
Jun 20, 2018•26 min
What is the controversy behind Anita Sarkeesian coming to GenCon? That's Not Lemonade is currently on Kickstarter! Sean and Alan discuss this and their plans for Origins, happening this week! Will Lindsey Rode be able to assassinate Alan this time? There is too much going on! Music Attribution: Ninja Kick Skilz Lvl01 by Son of a Robot Workaday World by Earpjohn performed by Jack Beaver Set Adrift by Daniel Birch
Jun 12, 2018•22 min
What is your all-time favorite RPG? Donn Stroud, lead booth volunteer for Tuesday Knight Games, shares his expertise. Donn also previews a bit of what we can expect from our upcoming session of Sean McCoy's "Mothership." Also, Flint Michigan still has bad water. Music Attribution: Conveyor Belt by Podington Bear Adrift by Daniel Birch
Jun 05, 2018•37 min
How do you pack your bags for a gaming convention? What is the best gateway game to recruit new gamers? Alan goes to San Francisco to attend KublaCon and returns with answers, an interview, and some knights (Dame Yennifer and Sir Nicholas). Music Attribution: The Dirty by Podington Bear Deviate by Podington Bear Scarlet Fire by Otis McDonald Royal Entrance by Visager
May 31, 2018•24 min
How to you prevent people from sandbagging your game experience? Want to become a playtester for TKG? Sean and Alan answer these questions and other emails, Alan debates his mother, and Sean reveals a whole lot about his upcoming RPG. Music Attribution: Epic Trailer Music by Ross Bugden Bach Brandenburg Concerto Number 4 by Kevin Macleod
May 22, 2018•25 min
Are you a mother that plays board games? Do you know one? Join mother Niki Shults (actor, writer, and player from Board with Life and BwL Adventures). She discusses motherhood and games with Alan. Questions tackled this episode: Is your child a dinosaur? Would you go into space? Would you invest in MoviePass? Music Contribution: The Dirty by Podington Bear Conveyor Belt by Podington Bear Creepy Piano Music by Free Background Music
May 15, 2018•25 min
Have you ever met someone you thought you were supposed to know? It's a Zero Episode with best Frienemies, Lindsey Rode and Alan Gerding! Pretty Pauly passed the Pied Piper's pickles to Pretty Patrice's Puppy! Also, we knight David. Listen for eargasms. Special Thanks: Sir Delton Brack for editing Music Attribution: Ninja Kick Skilz (lvl01) by Son of a Robot Tuesday Knight Jig by Andrew Manson Carnival Lament by Robert Austin
May 09, 2018•51 min
What are your favorite "rebooted" games? Games that once were, but then come back? Join Logan and Will as they discuss Will's Revolution, Logan's emotionally manipulative friend, and the oppression of "The Man" (or Woman). Music Attribution: Spacewolf by Matt Oakley Scheming Weasel by Kevin MacLeod
May 01, 2018•32 min
How do you promote women in the gaming industry? A couple of dudes [Alan Gerding and Sean McCoy] answer this and other hard questions as they respond to listener emails. Also, we knight Gamer Leaf. Music Attribution: Workaday World by EarpJohn Hoba by Jayus Jazz Electric Car by Podington Bear Royal entrance by Visager
Apr 25, 2018•49 min
Do you admit and even embrace your mistakes? Dan Yarrington, Tabletop Tycoon, visits the show and discusses his mistakes and the will to embrace them. It's an intense "Deadwood-esque" episode. Music Attribution: L'avventura Ha Inizio by Jay Tholen Saria's Song by Jay Tholen Fine Del Sogno by Jay Tholen
Apr 18, 2018•38 min
What is better, a board game convention or an entire cabin weekend of nothing but gaming? Consulting Detective or Mythos Tales? Mysterium or Deception: Murder in Hong Kong? In this episode, Alan Gerding shares his annual journey to the BOGA (Board Gamers of Greater Akron) Gaming Retreat as he interviews other cabin attendees, discovers the location of the secret library, and playtests Two Rooms and a Groom. Music Attribution: Tuesday Knight Jig by Andrew Manson Sexy by Bensound Scarlet Fire (Sti...
Apr 11, 2018•40 min
How did Efka and Elaine from No Pun Included fall in love? What is the difference between No Pun Included and Shut Up and Sit Down? What is the worst part of being a board game reviewer? Elaine and Efka join Alan to discuss these dangerous questions as they talk about their current Kickstarter, Rising Sun, and Mirror Face. Contributing Editor: Sir Delton Brack Music Attribution: Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod Telephone Line by ELO Love Planet by Komiku High Octane by Bensound Instinct by Ben...
Apr 04, 2018•46 min
It's a rare Tuesday Knight PLAYcast. Listen to Crystol and Sister Elizabeth attempt to Escape the Dark Castle. After years of wrongful incarceration, Crystol the Smith and Elizabeth the Taylor break free from their cells. Now they face danger at every turn on a desperate quest to escape... THE DARK CASTLE! Music Attributions: Carnival Lament by Robert Austin Kevin MacLeod's: Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Future Gladiator Impact Prelude Ghost Dance Daniel Birch's: Set Adrift Swallowed by Sham...
Mar 28, 2018•39 min
Would you attend a TED conference all about board game design? Tim Fowers discusses Tabletop Network, an attempt at just that. Tim Fowers also discusses stories of urine, ice cream, branding horses asses, and even how Amazon's failed attempt at video games led to a thriving board game company. They also knight Dame Haley Brack! Lead editor: Sir Delton Brack Music Attribution: Love Planet by Komiku Stranger Things Theme (Cover) by TEEEL Heise Zibn by the Underscore Orkestra
Mar 21, 2018•39 min
What is your most terrible gaming experience? Ben Kanelos (AKA Sir Weenie) talks with Alan in the parking lot of Protospiel. What is Protospiel? What is a megagame? What is a game designer's worst nightmare? These questions and more on this episode! Music Attribution: Dub Pirate Boat by Mildtape 9 to 5 Barbarian by WeyrdMusicMan Kevin MacLeod's renditions of: Camille Saint-sans Danse Macabe Scheming Weasel Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 1 Verdi Requiem by Dies Irae
Mar 13, 2018•42 min
Is it possible to have a late night show about board games? Guest Chris Whitpan attempts to do just that. In this episode, Chris discusses his method, inspiration, the emotional journey of culling games, and even his desire to get murdered in the dumpster of PetSmart. Music Attribution: Kate Moss by Holy Konni
Mar 07, 2018•34 min
How well would do you know this podcast? Sir Byron Morgan (the First Knight) steps up and takes the challenge in this Zero Episode!!! This episode is a great starting point for new listeners. We also knight a clever knave for sending in a promo for his own podcast (Dustin Staats). Music Attribution: Royal Entrance by Visager
Feb 28, 2018•39 min
Is there a place for games with guns in lieu of all the recent acts of violence in America? Can a designer modify a game they sold to sell it to another publisher? The affable and hilarious Steve Avery joins Alan to discuss these important topics within our gaming industry. Music Attribution: Sexy by Bensound Alternative Facts (Sty's Urban Hermit Instrumental) by Headsnack Primary Editor: Delton Brack
Feb 21, 2018•35 min
It's the Valentine's episode!!! Stephanie Straw joins Alan for the annual episode dedicated to love, dating, and (of course)games. Three knaves send in their Valentine stories in hopes to be knighted. Asmodee acquires Mayfair Games. Expect love, drama, and lot's of inappropriate references. Music Attribution: Synthwave by Ryan Anderson Sexy by Bensound Electric Car by Podington Bear In Celebration of Man by USGA Royal Entrance by Visager
Feb 14, 2018•46 min
What are some secrets to getting your game into big name stores? Randall Thompson of Caper Games, designer of "Get Adler" reveals his secrets, how he got his game into Barnes and Noble, his struggles with disability, his worldly travels, a mysterious accent, and even a love affair. Stories and drama await! Music Attribution: Dub Pirate Boat by Mildtape Camille Saint-Saense: Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod
Feb 07, 2018•40 min
Should we offer bonus merch and content to subscribers? Sean and Alan discuss whether or not to offer Patreon subscriptions. T-shirts? Custom characters? What else? Also, Captain Chestbeard takes a knave captive, so we knight him. Music Attribution: Chip Step by Shane Ivers Royal Entrance by Visager
Jan 31, 2018•33 min
What is it like having your first game hit Kickstarter? Lindsey Rode talks to Alan about her first baby, a game called Countdown: Action Edition. They also discuss Lindsey's lies, poor dental hygiene, and the originality of the name of her new game. Insults are thrown, friendships are strengthened. Music Attribution: Toby or Not Toby by Matt Oakley Ninja Kick Skilz Lvl01 by Son of Robot Laser Ninja (Underscore Version) by Felipe Adorno Vassao
Jan 24, 2018•39 min
