Lewis Shaw from Braincrack Games joins me to chat about his change in life circumstances, including his ADHD diagnosis and the birth of his son. We also talk about the online con scene, the effect of reviews can have on your game and chat a bit about Zombie Kidz Evolution.  Braincrack have made Farsight, Dead & Breakfast and the Trilogy of Games Ragusa, Venice and the soon to be released Florence. Information you can find out about below.  Links of Notes  Website   Twitter  Facebook   Instagram  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

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Lewis Shaw - Braincrack Games - ADHD - Online Cons - Being Organised - Reviews

WNW Presents - The Incorrigible Party Podcast - Session 48 - Weathering the StormThe Incorrigible Party is about demystifying Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. We want to show how accessible and fun it is. The IP is made up of 2 people who have never played before, 2 people that have been playing for a few years, and 1 person that started playing with the original set, but took about a 20 year hiatus before jumping in again at the release of 5th edition. We are 5 friends trying to have a good time and spread the love of role playing.---------------------------------------------------Heading out to sea, the party locates Erica's lairLike our Stuff? Let us know on social media!Connect with us:Twitter: @IncorrigibleParInstagram: instagram.com/incorrigiblepartyFacebook: facebook.com/groups/theincorrigiblepartypodcast/Website: http://incorrigibleparty.com/Youtube: The Incorrigible Party YTIntro Music provided by: Josh JarvisContact Josh for your music needs!All other music courtesy of Tabletopaudio.comThe Incorrigible Party podcast is sponsored by the amazing and very generous Critical Hit Design!If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube ChannelOur BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | InstagramBuy Some Merch

WNW Presents - The Incorrigible Party Podcast - Session 48 - Weathering the Storm

WNW Presents - Finding Games Podcast -  Episode 13 - Mike Belsole and Grace Kendall, the Tabletop Mentorship Program   Finding Games is run by Sophie Williams from Needy Cat Games.   It's Episode 13 of the Finding Games podcast, where we talk to people who work in and around the tabletop games industry and find out how they got there. Mike Belsole (he/him) and Grace Kendall (they/them) are the organizers of the Tabletop Mentorship Program. Both are avid game designers and have worked at many conventions, and now can be spotted working at a board game cafe in Ohio. Grace's game Celestial Stories came out from Inkwell Games this summer, and they have a co-designed riddle-filled party game in the publishing pipeline. You can find out more about the Tabletop Mentorship Program at www.tabletopmentorship.org/, or follow on Twitter @tabletopmentor. If you'd like to see what Sophie's been up to, check out www.needycatgames.com or follow us on Twitter @needycatgames. If you'd like early access to future episodes of the podcast, head to www.patreon.com/needycatgames and pledge your support - we couldn't make this podcast without it! Music from filmmusic.io (incompetech.com): "The Show Must Be Go" by Kevin MacLeod “Happy Boy End Theme” by Kevin MacLeod Licence: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   -------------------------------------   If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

WNW Presents - Finding Games Podcast - Episode 13 - Mike Belsole and Grace Kendall, the Tabletop Mentorship Program

WNW PRESENTS - Friendly Local Game Pod - Bonus Portapod Episode   Link to episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/929995/3749399-bonus-episode-portapod-madison.mp3?blob_id=14008316&download=true   Show notes: Rachel and Jenna chat in their latest Portapod Episode Before the stay at home orders, FLGP traveled to Madison, Wisconsin. This is the story of our trip, which seems so long ago now! Bonus episodes that feature travel have been given the super mature title of "Portapod", we hope to bring you more of these in the not-too-distant future!We visited two very different but equally great stores; I'm Board and Noble Knight Games. In this bonus podcast, we describe the atmosphere, product and draw of these establishments. Let us help you plan your next Madison trip, looking forward to a time when we can all game in person again! Additionally, both stores have a great online presence if you are local to Madison and looking to support your community at this time.This is your friendly local reminder to wash your hands and stay healthy, we want to see you at the game table again soon!   Our website: https://friendlylgp.com/   ===========================   If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch 

WNW PRESENTS - Friendly Local Game Pod - Bonus Portapod Episode

WNW Presents - Board Game Hot Takes Podcast - Episode 6 – Top 5 Incoming Board Game Kickstarters   In Episode 6 we go off format and Tim, Chris, and Adam discuss their top 5 board game Kickstarters that they’ve backed and are awaiting delivery.  We discuss what drove us to back them and if we’re still excited to receive them. https://boardgamehottakes.com/podcast/ https://twitter.com/bg_hottakes  If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

WNW Presents - Board Game Hot Takes Podcast - Episode 6 – Top 5 Incoming Board Game Kickstarters

WNW Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 5 - Naomi Robinson - Tabletop Games Blog Naomi Robinson is a freelance artist and illustrator based in the North-West of the UK. She has worked on a variety of different board games and RPG books, with a wide range of styles and themes. You can find her artwork in a number of board games, including Fantasy Flight and Kanban, from publishers, including Kolossal Games, Gamelyn Games, Stronghold Games and Artipia Games. Website: http://naomirobinsonart.com/ Email: naomi.artingstall@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

WNW Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 5 - Naomi Robinson - Tabletop Games Blog

  WNW Presents - A Titan's Rise - Episode 2 (Sample Version) - Shades of Vengeance     A Titan's Rise - Episode 2 (Sample Version) Ed from Shades of Vengeance may not have the time to hop on with us this time, but our repeat offender is back with something new! This time, he's got a full cast audio drama that follows the growth of a character from boyhood into manhood. In the dystopian Sci-Fi universe of Era: The Consortium, becoming who you need to be is harder than it sounds - the corporations always want to manipulate you... Credits: Writer/Director: Ed Jowett Cast: Ed Jowett, Leo Cosh, Hulda Elira, Kerry Hutchinson, Zulian Joubert, Heike Priwitzer Audio Editing & Composition: Zulian Joubert   Links of Vengeance https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erascapes/a-titans-rise-a-cyberpunk-full-cast-audio-drama?ref=7l7r4y  https://www.shadesofvengeance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shadesofvengeance/ https://twitter.com/shades_of_venge https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/29488/shades-vengeance https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/8156/Shades-of-Vengeance

WNW Presents - A Titan's Rise - Episode 2 (Sample Version) - Shades of Vengeance Audio Play.

WNW Presents - The Weekly Quack - Quackalope Episode 3 ----------------------------------------- What’s that pleasant smell in the air? Well, whatever it is I’m sure Alex is responsible. On Shelf or Sell Jan contemplates the question “does it feel good to be bad?”, Jesse has a revelation and Sender decides if Robinson Crusoe is worth the effort. In the Medley Minute the spice calls, Twilight Imperium adds 4 more hours to its playtime and Alex talks about something truly refreshing. Then, as always, Jan breaks all the rules in On The Radar and Jesse just can’t stop talking about tables. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack! We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Have a question you'd like featured next week? Leave it here! We'll pick our favorites and talk about them on the show! Did you know we have t-shirts? Well, you do now! Get yours here: (Mens) (Womens). Time Stamps- Shelf or Sell- 03:03 -  Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power ft. Jan13:45 - Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island ft. Alex21:55 - Gùgōng ft. Jesse Medley Minute- 35:14 - Dune Imperium ft. Jan37:51 - Twilight Imperium: Prophecy of Kings ft. Jesse41:43 - Flourish ft. Alex On the Radar- 44:47 -  Cóatl ft. Alex51:20 - Primal: The Awakening ft. Jan 1:00:21 - Wyrmwood Modular Gaming Tables ft. Jesse    1:09:55 - Audience Feedback and Closing Notes   ----------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

WNW Presents - The Weekly Quack - Quackalope - Episode 3

WNW Presents - Pointless Parrot Podcast - Episode 16 - Magical Ranting with Richard Simpson ----------------------------------------- This is a podcast from EmmZaja, who runs various social media channels, and is highly entertaining. So it made sense for them to completely wreck their perfect run and invite me on for an old man's rant.  Please check out all of the content across their channels.  https://m.twitch.tv/emmzaja https://pointlessparrotpodcast.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/emmzaja https://www.instagram.com/emmzaja ----------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

WNW Presents - Pointless Parrot Podcast - Episode 16 - Magical Ranting with Richard Simpson

We're Not Wizards Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 3 - Tabletop Games Blog -------------------------------------------------------------------- Tumo Mere is a concept artist and illustrator specializing in video games and comics. He is also the lead artist for the Swordsfall RPG. Hailing from Botswana, Tumo incorporates a modern African style through their intricate art and cultural knowledge. ArtStation: https://itstumo.artstation.com/ Email: tumodm@gmail.com The original article can be found on Tabletop Games Blog here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/08/19/tumo-mere-let-me-illustrate/   -------------------------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

WNW Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 3 - Tumo Mere - Tabletop Games Blog

This is a special We're Not Wizards Presents Episode.  Featuring Bez from Stuff by Bez, and Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules. If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In this episode, Bez is joined by Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules to chat about various things including running your own convention. You can check out all of Bez's stuff by going to  https://stuffbybez.bigcartel.com/ https://twitter.com/stuffbybez https://www.facebook.com/thingsbybez https://www.instagram.com/stuffbybez/   And check out the work Paul does by going to  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIWBOfYGXYQQQORhjAJKCQ https://gaming-rules.com/ https://twitter.com/GamingRulesVids   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

WNW Presents - Bez (Stuff By Bez) & Paul Grogan (Gaming Rules) - Why Start A Board Game Convention

This is a special We're Not Wizards Presents Episode.  Featuring BrainWaves from The Giant Brain.  If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch     __________________________________________________________________________________________________ The HQ is on red alert as the news tubes fill up with more information than they can handle. Setting the interns on the problem Iain M and Jamie set about getting the podcast done to reduce the strain on the system whilst Iain C is lost somewhere in the piles of news! This episode we report on the return of Golden Bell to crowdfunding, Wizards having more employee troubles, Twitter Bans, Scrabble bans, deaths, awards and loads more!    Headlines   Golden Bell Studios launches crowdfunding site https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/hkxaun/golden_bell_studios_is_starting_their_own/ https://www.thegrowingtreehouse.com/   Wizards Employee Troubles https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/dd-wotc-employee-quits-sparking-uproar.html https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/dd-wotc-issues-apology-community-demands-action.html https://twitter.com/DungeonCommandr/status/1279208531103629312   Wizards bans twitch streamer https://www.geeknative.com/74391/wizards-of-the-coast-bans-twitch-streamer-in-sexy-content-row/?utm_content=buffer60385&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer   Eric Lang twitter ban https://www.facebook.com/eric.lang.1217/posts/10158245957480856 https://www.facebook.com/eric.lang.1217/posts/10158247949970856 News   Mythic Update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/time-of-legends-joan-of-arc/posts/2893949 Episode 42 https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/02/03/episode-42-parting-ways/   Jim Holloway has Died https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/07/the-bell-tolls-for-jim-holloway.html   Dice Tower Awards https://www.dicetowernews.com/article/winners-13th-annual-dice-tower-awards-announced Scrabble bans offensive words https://kotaku.com/scrabble-bans-hundreds-of-offensive-words-from-competit-1844301407?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1594179486&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=twitter   Edinburgh Games Lab https://historyandgames.shca.ed.ac.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1NppB8MBJuIPclig4kEf_Gcmcz-FHtaXT-5tz0rcvrJgDyKj_T4F61Ivc   Asmodee buys Libellud https://www.geeknative.com/74652/growth-hungry-asmodee-buys-dixit-and-mysteriums-libellud/?fbclid=IwAR2bsVMDqq8JdvmrgJJDef_JXJIXwJ5ydDay2PWwBlSe8ZMs5Jq3OrgMJqk   Patreon Shoutouts   Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe https://luckysparrow.co.uk/   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/   Use code ROLLWITHBRAINS for 10% off and support the show!   Outro   Gamemaster Documentary https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/news/board-game-documentary-gamemaster-released   Our Links   Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain  Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

WnW Presents - Brain Waves - Episode 53 - Meddling Wizards

 We're Not Wizards Presents.  Tabletop Games Blog - "Let Me Illustrate" - with Andrew Bosley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a podcast episode by Tabletop Games Blog. Find out more at tabletopgamesblog.com. Andrew Bosley has been a professional concept artist in the video game industry since 2006 and in 2013 became a freelance concept artist and illustrator. He has worked on games including Everdell, Tapestry, Mission: Red Planet, and Citadels. He is also a game designer and writer. Website: https://www.bosleyart.com/ Email: andrew@bosleyart.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch.  OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch   

WnW PRESENTS - Tabletop Games Blog - "Let me illustrate" - Andrew Bosley

This episode was recorded before the protests. This is why we do not discuss the situation in our conversation.  Delighted to be joined by Tim Eisner, designer of such table delights as The Grimm Forrest, The March of The Ants, Tidal Blades and shortly to come to Kickstarter, Canopy. We chat about Tim's creative life from macrame to theatre, getting into design, working with Skybound and going back to his own path with Canopy.  Please check out the links to Tim's work and check out Canopy when it comes out very soon on Kickstarter.  Links of Notes  Board Game Geek Weird City Games Website Facebook Page OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch    

Tim Eisner - Weird City Games - Canopy - The Grimm Forrest - Tidal Blades - Macrame and Improv

**This episode was recorded before the current protests in the US which is why we don't talk about the situation**   Joined by Wesley Cone to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for HERO - The Card Game.  We talk about his job as an English Teacher, the importance of his faith, and how he has dealt with the success of the kickstarter campaign.  Which you can find out more on the links below.  Links of Notes  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gwesleycone/hero-the-card-game OUR LINKS OF NOTES  Apple Podcasts   |  Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website  | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch

Wesley Cone - HERO | The Card Game Training Together: Heal, Enhance, Recruit, Overcome

We discuss board games, card games all things Tabletop.We have guest Game Designers and Kickstarter creators. We are many things. But We're Not Wizards