conventions

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 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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GonnaGeek.com Podcast #148 – What To Do If A Comic Book Convention Disappoints You

Hot off the heels of Space City Comic Con, GonnaGeek Network’s Lauren joins the crew to discuss some of the troubles which allegedly occurred during the convention. This leads into some great discussion about what to do if a comic book convention disappoints. How do you make the best of it? Lauren has some advice….

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Game/Life Balance U.S. Podcast Episode 17: Meet The GonnaGeek Network

In this very special episode, members of the GonnaGeek Network from across the U.S. join Cody at WGN Radio in Chicago to discuss their podcasting panel at C2E2, nerd convention highlights, what they’ve been watching on Netflix lately, and more. Show Notes: Jon takes a birthday week off, so Cody welcomes several members of the GonnaGeek Network…

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The After-Con Report: Anime Milwaukee

Anime Milwaukee celebrated it’s 4th year recently and I was lucky enough to be in attendance.  For such a young convention, I was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of the staff and how smooth the whole thing operated.  The Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee was a fantastic venue with helpful, friendly staff  and the Delta Center…

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