On this episode of Playin’ and Slayin’ the guys welcome their friends from Cubic Shenanigans, Dan and Brendan on to the show. They are two other local Milwaukee area podcasters that continue to churn out great content focused on all things Games Workshop. The group discusses a number of topics from gaming origin stories to […]

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#52 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Cubic Shenanigans

We go old school with the Josh, Ty, Troy trio since the intern had the night off.  Troy gets interrogated about his trip to Indianapolis and return to Gen Con.  Then its the return of  Play it or Slay it to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of Warhammer+ There is also a video version of the […]

#55 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Gen Con / Warhammer+

It’s the Weekender!  There was a dearth of conventions this year so we decided to hold our own!  In this episode, we share the awesomeness of that weekend of gaming and some tips for creating your own event.  As well as what we are playing, building, reading and drinking. There is also a video version […]

#54 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – The Weekender

The gang is back in the studio! Well almost all of us.  In the main topic we do our version of Around the Horn and tackle a variety subjects including; a check-in on diversity in gaming a year later, gaming with strangers, player agency in RPGs, and “There is no they”.   Before that we start […]

#53 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Around the Horn

Everyone has one.  A shelf, closet or whole basement of unassembled, unpainted miniatures just waiting for their opportunity to join the hobby.  In this episode Josh, Brice, Ty and Troy discuss the good, and the bad of the piles of hobby we’ve all collected.   Prior to that we review all that we have been been […]

#51 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – An Opportunity?

It’s finally here! Ty, Josh, Brice and Troy take a look back at 50 episodes and four years of Playin’ and Slayin’.  But first a heavy dose of what we’ve been playing, building, buying, reading and watching.  Enjoy and thank you to all our listeners! Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or […]

#50 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – A Quick Look Back

In this episode the guys sift through the wreckage of 2020 and share their top things that put a smile on their face last year. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify! Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow and Facebook @PlayinAndSlayin Our theme music is by FADEBACK Things […]

#49.75 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – The Not So Bad of 2020

It was the night before Thanksgiving and the guys get together to discuss the multitude of things they have been playing, building and reading.  They then put a different spin on the usual “What are you thankful for?” query by looking at their 2020 gaming through four different questions we are calling the “Attitudes of […]

#49.5 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Attitudes of Gratitude

The guys sit down and get comfortable for an in-depth discussion with hobby hero, NEO, and all around legend Steve Herner (@holyhammerhern). Topics range from origin of Holy Wars and Holy Havoc to incredible #HobbyStreaks. Settle in for “Storytime” with HolyHammerHern. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now […]

#49 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Storytime with Steve Herner

After a little delay the guys are back and they have a lot to talk about.  Lumineth “dice tubes” and objective marker templates are some of the hot topics along with the very full playing, hobby, and library segments. Enjoy! Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify! […]

#48 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Tempest in a Template

On this episode of Playin and Slayin the crew sits down with a very special guest and BoD doctor to the stars, Dr. Gabe (@drgabe). They talk through the smashing success that was Mr. Mephisto’s (@Mr_Meph) Rantathon for Mental Health America, discuss a renewed hobby accountability challenge effort, and then ask a series of hard-hitting […]

#47 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Dr Gabe

Raf Cordero from the Ding and Dent podcast and writer for Goonhammer and Geek & Sundry joins the crew to cover a wide range of topics; how he got into gaming, podcasting and freelance writing, and how can we promote diversity in this hobby we all love. Download here or find us on Itunes or […]

#46 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Raf Cordero

The guys give their thoughts on the new RPG Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound from Cubicle Seven, and the announcement of a new edition of Warhammer 40,000. They also share what they’ve been playing, buying, building and how they’ve been succeeding or failing at the hobby challenge. (Be sure to listen all the way to […]

#45 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Shockingly AoS Soulbound RPG and New40K

Brice, Ty, Josh and Troy gather (remotely) to talk about how they’ve been spending their time in the great quarantine. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify! Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow and Facebook @PlayinAndSlayin Our theme music is by FADEBACK Things we’ve been playin’ and slayin’ […]

#44 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Four Men and a Basement

We are honored to have Brian Niro as our guest to talk all things Anvil 8 Games.  Brian shares his experiences from GAMA, what new things they’re working on and what “Kameradenschweine” means. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify! Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow and Facebook […]

#43 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Kameradenschweine!

A podcast from the Basement of Death featuring news, anecdotal experiences, and raucous reviews of life in the adventurous wilderness of Hobby gaming!