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June 15, 2026 • 50 mins
We're back! and in this special episode, Lilyshark joins to review Ransom Notes, Mine Turtle, and a super quick review of Poetry for Neanderthals. It's time to enter The Amazing Digital Circus as we discuss the show leading up to it's finale. Spoilers ahead for those who haven't watched.
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April 30, 2026 • 57 mins
We're getting political in this episode! Yes, we are finally play Die Macher, the board game that simulates German politics. D managed to win so that brings his number of wins to like, 5? We also finished our most recent playthrough of Kids on Bikes, and you won't believe how we managed to win!
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April 15, 2026 • 31 mins
It's a solo outing with D but it's also the premiere of our new,long teased feature: EXPANDED UNIVERSES! In this first ever EU, we've got Clank Adventuring Party, which adds new characters and features to the base game. Next up is a new mobile game in the Dissidia series called Dissidia Duellum. And the cap off the episode is a quick review of the DLC for Borderlands 4, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.
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February 28, 2026 • 62 mins
It's Unfathomable! That's our game for today and it is a tough one! Can our players make it to port safely, or will they be dragged into the depths by Lovcraftian monsters? And who amongst them is the traitor? Plus, we talk cartoons and Muppets.
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February 15, 2026 • 61 mins
In time for Valentine's Day, we've got Deep Regrets! The game people, the game. We cover this Lovecraft inspired boardgame along with a similar video game; Dredge! And since it's our season premeire, we are torturing James with firey hot jelly beans.
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December 24, 2025 • 36 mins
It's the finale of our Christmas trilogy! Things have gotten dire as an Ultra Violet and Ultra Violent renegade Santa has appeared to punish our heroes. It's an epic battle of sacrifice, violence, and nasal laser. It's about to get James Hard: with a Vengeance!
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December 21, 2025 • 68 mins
Our heroes have procured transport (sort of) to their destination but all is not well! What was once a simple task has become more difficult as backstabbing continues and a new foe appears. It looks like things just got...James Harder.
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December 15, 2025 • 70 mins
James is FINALLY getting his revenge on us for all our shenanigans as we begin our 3 part Christmas playthrough of Paranoia. As our elfish clones set out to light a new sector in our happy little distopia, betreyals are common, and paperwork is plentiful. Friend Computer is always watching.
Side Note: We had intended for these to be uncensored but made an executive decision in the second part to add in Hans Gruber bleeping o...
Side Note: We had intended for these to be uncensored but made an executive decision in the second part to add in Hans Gruber bleeping o...
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November 27, 2025 • 47 mins
Dungeons! Dice! Danger! James plays the roll n write by Richard Garfield and man is it fantastic! And after a long pause, we've finally gotten back to our monthly TTRPGs. This time, it's a new Kids on Bikes campaign featuring animals. How did we get to that point? D and James have the answers.
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October 30, 2025 • 50 mins
It's James and D here for an episode about dinosaurs! James has Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write to share with everyone, including how awesome his dinosaur park came out. Sadly, no stegosaurus. We then pivot to AI and it's use in writing a ttrpg campaign and where are the ethical lines for using it.
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October 4, 2025 • 39 mins
It's been a long time coming but we finally got around to another Bonus Level! Rian is back, and we're talking about the PS1 classic; Legend of Legaia. If you're curious about this amazing game, listen in as we talk story, music, and gameplay.
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September 25, 2025 • 60 mins
The whole team is back and it's time for Box 1 and Box 2! Just what are these boxes? And how does Neil Patrick Harris factor into them? Plus, James and Amanda share their anniversary adventures with an escape room!
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August 20, 2025 • 30 mins
Back from our underwater adventure last episode talking about censorship in games, we've got more censorship in games! A group is pressuring payment processors to stop payments for games they deem to be problematic, and many games have suffered as a result. We go into depth on what's going on, and even share advice on credit.
UPDATE: After this episode was recorded, an Executive Order was signed blocking payment processors f...
UPDATE: After this episode was recorded, an Executive Order was signed blocking payment processors f...
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July 23, 2025 • 32 mins
Coming to you from the depths of the ocean (equipment went wonky on us), we are talking about the Stop Killing Games movement taking place in the EU. Special guest, Captain Dave from Sparks of Interest!
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June 18, 2025 • 55 mins
We are back to recast Star Trek with Muppets, and it is perfection! Startrek Away Missions, you're curious and we have all the details with updates on upcoming expansions. James has an update on AV Ghost, and many complaints about this and that.
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May 17, 2025 • 28 mins
It's a solo outing, but D has you covered with a quick review of Lunar Lux on the Switch. What is this intriguing sci fi rpg? For the second half of the episode, we decided to rerecord it due to new information on tarrifs and what the status of the boardgame community is currently in. It's not all doom and gloom, D has a potential solution.
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April 6, 2025 • 70 mins
Hop on your broom and grab your bat, it's Quidditch time as we play Harry Potter: Catch the Snitch! Was Ravenclaw victorious, or did Slytherin dominate? We have a brief review of The Day the Earth Blew Up. And an in depth discussion on passing the torch from generation to generation.
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March 16, 2025 • 63 mins
We are building up rodent society in Rats of Wistar, and boy did we create a real Ratopia. How does one build up rat society? What cool adventures do rats go on? How do they manage to make super computers and jetpacks?
Ever wonder about "dead game mechanics"? We discuss several from an article on BGG which you can check out below.
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Ever wonder about "dead game mechanics"? We discuss several from an article on BGG which you can check out below.
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February 22, 2025 • 44 mins
It's our long awaited return as we conclude our Magical Kittie trilogy. Our adventurous felines have been given the hair raising task of delivering the final present of Christmas for Santa. Will the delivery go off without and complications? Or are there unseen dangers at the bottom of the chimney?
Note: This episode is intended for a mature or at least adult adience due to crass language and commentary. Listener discretion ...
Note: This episode is intended for a mature or at least adult adience due to crass language and commentary. Listener discretion ...
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December 31, 2024 • 58 mins
Part 2 of our Catsmas game of Magical Kitties is here as our fierce felines do battle with the terrifying Krampus! Will they defeat this monster or is Christmas doomed?!
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