board games

Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast #054: Gen Con 2018 Board Game Review Special

In a special solo episode, Cody discusses his favorite games from Gen Con 2018 and offers some buying recommendations if you’re looking for the latest and greatest in strategy board games. Plus, learn a little about…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast #053: Board Game Review Special, Martin Con 2018

Cody and Jon recap their favorite board games of “Martin Con” 2018, the annual Memorial Day Weekend board game gathering hosted at Jon’s house in Minnesota. This year’s games include but are not limited to: Avalon,…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 28: Cody and Jon Improvise Comedy For an Hour

Look, let’s just call this episode like it is: Cody and Jon don’t really have anything significant to talk about, so they just improvise comedy for a while. Listen to this episode, but expect hilarity in lieu of actual content! Show Notes: Learn how to connect with us on the GonnaGeek Network, syndication on WGN Plus, our…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 25: Fantasy writing and board games of Gen Con 2016

Cody and Jon discuss the fantasy writing workshops, board games, and other geek culture they experienced at the world’s largest gaming convention: Gen Con 2016! Show Notes: Learn how to connect with us on the GonnaGeek Network, syndication on WGN Plus, our YouTube channel, and more! Podcast theme song intro/outro credit: ‘Subterranean Kamikaze‘ by Sixto Sounds,zircon, via OverClocked…

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 21: Martin-Con 2016 board game reviews

Cody and Jon played a ton of board games at “Martin-Con” 2016 in Minneapolis, and they have a lot to say about them! Hear them delve into several board game reviews, then review X-Men: Apocalypse and talk a little Jessica Jones on Netflix. Show Notes: Learn how to connect with us on the GonnaGeek Network, syndication…

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Tabletop Tuesday: It’s good to be the King

Another day, another game.  This week, I’ve put together a review of one of my favorite push-your-luck dice games.  Before I get into the thick of it though, I wanted to mention to you guys that I’ve been working on the monthly format for Tabletop Tuesday moving forward.  Every month you can expect a TT…

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Tabletop Tuesday: Comrades in Arms

Good day, fellow Board Barons! This week I intend to expand your horizons exponentially with a few of my favorite tabletop gaming podcasts & webseries.  Even when it is delivered in a timely fashion, Tabletop Tuesday can only deliver a certain amount of information at a time. It is my hope that these recommendation will…

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Tabletop Tuesday: Holiday Mega-Guide, part IV

Well folks, Christmas is a week away so this will be the final installment of the Holiday Mega-Guide.  I hope you all have enjoyed the recommendations so far.  I’m wrapping things up this week with miniatures games, which hold a special place in my heart.  I’ve been collecting, assembling and painting miniatures for far longer…

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