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Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementNavigating Public Sector Challenges: Leadership in Coastal School DistrictsIn this episode, Glenn Robbins and Brian Gregory explore the intersection of facilities management and education leadership. Glenn shares his journey from a blue-collar background to becoming the superintendent of the Brigantine Board of Education. The discussion focuses on the importance of facilities in creating a conducive learning environment, especially for special needs students, and highlights strategies for long-term planning and collaboration.00:00 Introduction and Glenn Robbins' background.05:00 Justifying headcount and resources for facilities teams.10:00 Challenges of managing a coastal school district.15:00 The role of networking and mentorship in career development.20:00 The significance of...2024-08-2630 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementLeading with Purpose: Insights on Hiring, Mentorship, and Facilities ExcellenceFMX CEO and Host Brian Gregory sat down with Jeff Lettau, Director of Facilities Operations at Richland School District. In this episode, their conversation uncovers the significance of training and mentoring replacements, taking time off, and measuring success by the strength of the team you leave behind. The two delve into Jeff's unique leadership style, which he describes as a "benevolent dictatorship," and explore how he empowers his team by admitting when he doesn’t have all the answers.00:00 Introduction and background: redefining success in facilities management.05:16 Legacy through mentorship: a testament to effective leadership.10:46 Em...2024-07-0146 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementEnhancing the Savannah Banana Fan Experience through Facility OperationsBeyond Buildings host Brian Gregory sits down with Ret Weeks, the dynamic leader of stadium operations and capital projects for the Savannah Bananas. Tune in to discover how Ret and his team prioritize fan experiences, manage the challenges of a historic stadium, and continuously innovate to make baseball fun and engaging. This episode is packed with insights on servant leadership, operational excellence, and team culture.00:00 Introduction to stadium operations leader Ret Weeks.03:43 Brian and Ret talk financial management, analyzing data, tracking expenses, budgeting.07:59 How stadium operations enhance fan experience with quality service.2024-06-1726 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementSaving Green by Going Green in Education FacilitiesIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Lee Raspberry, Director of Construction and Planning for Bastrop Independent School District. Together, they discuss utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize building automation systems. They cover:[00:00:54] Lee's background and what drives him to wake up and do the best job he possibly can every single day[00:02:46] The importance of sustainability and how energy management impacts the buildings we work, learn and live in[00:06:52] Lee's experience moving from the private sector to the public sector (and why he caught so many colds!)[00:09:51] Lee's...2024-05-0637 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementEmbracing Technology and Resilience in Facilities ManagementIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with John Carrillo, Chairman of the Global FM organization. Together, they discuss the impact and importance of digitization and technology in the FM industry. They cover:[00:01:03] John's background and how he transitioned from architecture to facilities management[00:03:56] The impact joining an organization like IFMA had on John and why this is so important[00:05:48] Impactful moments in facilities management history and John’s predictions for what may be coming down the road[00:09:06] How to increase your team’s resilience [00...2024-04-2231 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementLeadership and Legacy in School Facilities ManagementIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Paul Schuler, Manager of Maintenance at St. Vrain Valley Schools. Together, they discuss the significance of resilience and the impact of community engagement. They cover:[00:01:01] Paul's background and how he ultimately ended up managing maintenance at a K-12 district[00:07:46] What drew Paul back to work for a K-12 district after leaving to pursue another opportunity[00:12:35] The challenges and opportunities Paul experiences working for a wealthy and growing school district[00:19:33] The role Paul and his team play in new building construction[00:22:55] How Paul maintains...2024-03-0436 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementCultivating Hope in Education Amidst CrisisIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Dr. CJ Huff, former Superintendent of Joplin Schools. Together, they discuss the significance of resilience and the impact of community engagement. They cover:[00:01:00] Dr. Huff's background in education and some of the challenges he's experienced over the years[00:07:31] Dr. Huff's experience entering the role of Superintendent [00:09:43] The Joplin, Missouri tornado and how Dr. Huff kept the schools in operation during this disaster[00:13:08] Dr. Huff's philosophy on facilities management and its impact on the students[00:15:52] Dr. Huff's work with the US Department of Health a...2024-02-1328 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementStrategies for Team Building and MentorshipIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Brandon Chabola, Director of Plant Services at Penn Hills School District. Together, they discuss the importance of building trust in your team and overall strategies for team building and mentorship. They cover:[00:00:49] Brandon's background and his transition from lawnmowing to facilities management[00:04:04] How to transition effectively into a new facilities management role [00:05:31] Brandon's approach to building, growing, and promoting his team[00:08:19] The nuances of an individual contributor role vs. a management role[00:14:40] Brandon's involvement with PASBO[00:15:56] Combatting the current labor shortages[00:24:22] A...2024-01-2925 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementThe Power of Harnessing Data and AI in Facilities ManagementIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Julius Carter, Director of Facilities at Issaquah School District. Together, they discuss the power of data and preventive maintenance in a school district and how AI can help make a facility leader's job easier. They cover:[00:00:42] Julius's background in maintenance and operations[00:02:48] The importance that structurally sound buildings play in a student's success[00:04:31] The power of data and the role it plays in Julius's day-to-day[00:12:20] The murder and ice cream paradox: Correlation vs. causation [00:16:38] Julius's thoughts on AI and how it can be l...2024-01-0824 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementBuilding Trust and Team Support in Public School Facility ManagementIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Burke Jones, Director of Operations at Derby Public Schools. Together, they discuss the importance of building trust and support in public school facility management. They cover: [00:01:46] Burke's background and transition from architecture to public schools[00:02:09] Projects Burke worked on as an architect[00:04:00] Burke's experience moving from the private to public sector[00:07:36] How Burke makes the public sector a fun and interesting working environment[00:09:40] Challenges Burke and his team have faced[00:11:36] Burke's experience managing his district's transportation efforts[00:14:27] Projects Burke and his t...2023-12-1819 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementAhead of the Curve: Strategic Capital Planning in SchoolsIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Tim Ivey, Chief Technology and Facilities Officer at Iredell Statesville Schools. Together, they discuss how to stay ahead of the curve by strategically planning your capital projects. They cover: [00:00:47] Tim's background and how he came to be in his current positon at Iredell Statesville Schools[00:04:22] Why Tim spearheaded a capital improvement project for his district[00:06:00] How Tim leverages the data from the district's Facility Condition Assessment to make decisions[00:09:13] How capital planning affects Tim's day-to-day[00:13:28] Exciting technology Tim sees on the horizon[00:17:13] T...2023-12-0429 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementBreaking Barriers and Advocating for Women in LeadershipIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Dr. Gabriella Blakey, Chief Operations Officer at Albuquerque Public Schools. Together, they discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and others. They cover: [00:00:42] Gabriella's background and why she chose education as her career path[00:04:45] Gabriella's transition from teacher to principal to COO[00:09:00] The pressures and dynamics of being a female COO[00:13:00] The largest problems Albuquerque Public Schools is facing post-pandemic [00:16:48] Balancing compensation at Albuquerque Public Schools to attract and retain talent[00:22:27] How Gabriella became a Bengals fan [00:25:45] Advice from Gabriella for the...2023-11-1327 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementDiversity in Facilities ManagementIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with La Shawn Harrison, Space Planning Program Manager at Tesla. Together, they discuss the importance of diversity in facilities management and the value of gaining certifications in facilities management. They cover: [00:00:35] La Shawn's background and her journey from interior design and property management to facilities management[00:02:40] La Shawn's experience working as a female in a predominantly male industry[00:03:33] How unique backgrounds can be applied to a facilities management role[00:06:21] Common challenges La Shawn faces in her day-to-day[00:09:00] Diversity and inclusivity in facilities management[00:11:11] L...2023-10-3018 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementImplementing New TechnologiesIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Matthew D'Oyly, Director of Events and Conferences at Otterbein University. Together, they discuss what it looks like to effectively implement new software and processes to an established organization. They cover: [00:00:35] Matthew's background and how he came to work at Otterbein as Director of Events and Conferences[00:01:28] What it's like to adopt a new system or software at Otterbein[00:03:24] Overcoming "resistance to change"[00:05:16] Choosing the appropriate software for your needs and culture[00:06:55] How post-implementation is going for Matthew and his team[00:8:50] How to effectively train your team [00:10:10] The KPIs Ma...2023-10-1625 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementMastering Effective Communication as a Facilities LeaderIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Darin Porter, former Director of Facilities at Wheelersburg School District. Together, they discuss the power of clear, effective communication in facilities and maintenance management. They cover: [00:00:42] Darin's background and transition from construction to facilities and maintenance management in public education[00:02:30] The experience moving from the Iron Worker's Union to public education[00:03:55] How Darin and Brian met and formed an incredible relationship (after some bumps in the road)[00:07:00] How Darin defines effective communication and why it's so important to any industry[00:09:40] Example of how poor communication can negatively effect a...2023-10-0225 min
Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities ManagementUsing Data to Improve Team Culture and PerformanceIn this episode, our host, Brian Gregory, sits down with Matthew Pace, former Director of Maintenance and Operations at Queen Creek Unified School District. Together, they discuss the power of data-driven decision-making and its impact on team culture and performance. They cover: [00:00:47] Matthew's background and transition from his own private business as a landscaper to public education[00:03:47] Challenges faced in implementing data-driven approaches[00:05:18] "Grandma's Potroast" and how it relates to the importance of change[00:06:25] An example of a change Matthew implemented in his district based on the data he gathered[00:08:32] L...2023-09-1821 min
Software Defined InterviewsGSD'ing your way to cloud-native, with Brian GregoryJust under a year later, Brian Gregory is back to tell us how changing over Express Script's approach to software is doing. As ever, it's mostly about meat-ware and Brian gives good, casual overview of management tactics to get everyone to the seemingly simple state of doing the right thing.
Last episode Brian was on, #12.
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Special Guest: Brian Gregory.2017-05-2459 minSoftware Defined InterviewsGSD'ing your way to cloud-native, with Brian GregoryJust under a year later, Brian Gregory is back to tell us how changing over Express Script's approach to software is doing. As ever, it's mostly about meat-ware and Brian gives good, casual overview of management tactics to get everyone to the seemingly simple state of doing the right thing.
Last episode Brian was on, #12.
In Twitter: @mrbriangregory
Special Guest: Brian Gregory.2017-05-2459 min
Game Night GuysHotflash! The Menopause GameIs it getting hot in here? That’s what we want to know when we play the problematic board game called Hotflash! The Menopause Game! Curtis tries to be the Dice Whisperer and Brian has a new use for a pillow.2016-10-2431 minGame Night GuysTV Guide The GameThis week, we play a television themed trivia game that comes with its own remote! Curtis gets a passport and Brian learns about the Hemsworth brothers.2016-10-1252 minGame Night GuysMovies Trivia GameWe test our knowledge of the cinema this week and Brian talks about driving for Lyft during his #funemployment. Also, Clint Eastwood is an asshole.2016-08-0831 min
Software Defined InterviewsIntroducing cloud at Express Scripts, with Brian GregoryIntroducing cloud in a large enterprise can be challenging, and the technology is usually the least of your worries. Matt and I talk with Brian Gregory of Express Scripts who's been working on transforming Express Scripts to a more cloud native approach to IT and tell us some the history and some of the tactics that he and team have been working through.
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Matt's CF Summit talk, "Building a Brand Around a Technology and Cultural Transformation". If you want to go, use the code CF16COTE...2016-04-2647 minSoftware Defined InterviewsIntroducing cloud at Express Scripts, with Brian GregoryIntroducing cloud in a large enterprise can be challenging, and the technology is usually the least of your worries. Matt and I talk with Brian Gregory of Express Scripts who's been working on transforming Express Scripts to a more cloud native approach to IT and tell us some the history and some of the tactics that he and team have been working through.
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Matt's CF Summit talk, "Building a Brand Around a Technology and Cultural Transformation". If you want to go, use the code CF16COTE...2016-04-2647 minGame Night GuysYahtzee Free For AllWe play a version of Yahtzee this week that uses cards called Yahtzee Free for All. We also talk about Kristin and Kandi’s Wedding 2.0, Brian’s trip to Virginia and Washington D.C. including meeting Secretly Timid alumni Paul and Faggles to Faggles creator Bryan.2015-04-0639 minGame Night GuysSkoshThis week we play Skosh, a trivia game where you don’t have to know the exact answer. You just need to be close enough. Other things we discuss: Curtis has been working a lot (surprise!) and Brian went to a concert on a school night, played lazy bingo and met listeners Amy & Greg from … Continue reading "Skosh"2015-02-2338 minGame Night GuysSimonSimon, the classic electronic memory game from the 80s, is a game neither Curtis or Brian had as a child. So this week we are making up for lost time. Until we try to play Game Mode 2. We talk about our current soft pants television viewings and of course, pie. (Seriously, when DON’T we … Continue reading "Simon"2015-01-1922 minGame Night GuysBogusTrue or False: Playing a game without the instructions is a good idea. You decide! This week we play Bogus, a game where we bet on what we know. Things we talk about this week include Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Pie Party and the RedditGifts Secret Santa Gift Exchange. If you want to receive Brian’s annual … Continue reading "Bogus"2014-12-0132 minGame Night GuysSaturday Night Live The GameWe both grew up watching Saturday Night Live and this week we play a trivia game based on it. Also, Curtis talks about Call of Duty and Brian tells you what white people are into.2014-11-1732 minGame Night GuysThe Bionic WomanFlip from Flip the Table sent us this week’s game — The Bionic Woman — to thank us for sending them The Six Million Dollar Man Game for their Bionic Special. Curtis gives a final update on Extra Life and Brian talks about what he did for Halloween. Thanks to Flip for sending us this game!2014-11-1025 minGame Night GuysWit’s EndWit’s End is a different kind of trivia game that uses brain teasers and riddles. Things we talk about this week include Curtis bowling for Mulligan’s Manor, Brian seeing Sondre Lerche & TEEN in concert. Then Brian tells Curtis about his many personal trainers.2014-10-1334 minGame Night GuysWit’s EndWit’s End is a different kind of trivia game that uses brain teasers and riddles. Things we talk about this week include Curtis bowling for Mulligan’s Manor, Brian seeing Sondre Lerche & TEEN in concert. Then Brian tells Curtis about his many personal trainers.2014-10-1334 minGame Night GuysWit’s EndWit’s End is a different kind of trivia game that uses brain teasers and riddles. Things we talk about this week include Curtis bowling for Mulligan’s Manor, Brian seeing Sondre Lerche & TEEN in concert. Then Brian tells Curtis about his many personal trainers.2014-10-1334 minGame Night GuysBattle of the BandsChristina from Greetings from Nowhere and her husband, Bob visit us this week and teach us how to play the card game, Battle of the Bands. We find out just HOW competitive the Hills are. Spoiler alert… A LOT! Be sure to listen to Curtis on Pod Is My CoPilot and Brian on the Pink Wheelnuts … Continue reading "Battle of the Bands"2014-08-1241 minGame Night GuysDuck Dynasty Redneck Wisdom Family Party GameMarq & Ed gave us this week’s game based on the A&E reality show, Duck Dynasty. We also talk about Curtis’s vacation, Brian’s new car and Pride48 Vegas.2014-07-2835 minGame Night Guys24 Countdown GameBrian is super excited about the new season of 24 coming out so Curtis finds a game based on the action series. Can Jack Bauer save us from horrible licensed board games? Can Brian stop making the 24 countdown clock sound? Will Curtis throttle Brian if he can’t? Find out in this episode!2014-05-0542 minGame Night Guys24 Countdown GameBrian is super excited about the new season of 24 coming out so Curtis finds a game based on the action series. Can Jack Bauer save us from horrible licensed board games? Can Brian stop making the 24 countdown clock sound? Will Curtis throttle Brian if he can’t? Find out in this episode!2014-05-0542 minGame Night Guys24 Countdown GameBrian is super excited about the new season of 24 coming out so Curtis finds a game based on the action series. Can Jack Bauer save us from horrible licensed board games? Can Brian stop making the 24 countdown clock sound? Will Curtis throttle Brian if he can’t? Find out in this episode!2014-05-0542 minGame Night GuysSeinfeld Trivia GameCan you spare a square? This week we play a trivia game based on the television show, Seinfeld. Funny how a show about nothing can produce a game about nothing. No podcast for you. Thanks to Brian aka BDiddy440 for the recent iTunes review. Thanks Brian!2014-03-1031 minGame Night GuysSeinfeld Trivia GameCan you spare a square? This week we play a trivia game based on the television show, Seinfeld. Funny how a show about nothing can produce a game about nothing. No podcast for you. Thanks to Brian aka BDiddy440 for the recent iTunes review. Thanks Brian!2014-03-1031 minGame Night GuysSeinfeld Trivia GameCan you spare a square? This week we play a trivia game based on the television show, Seinfeld. Funny how a show about nothing can produce a game about nothing. No podcast for you. Thanks to Brian aka BDiddy440 for the recent iTunes review. Thanks Brian!2014-03-1031 minGame Night GuysJudge For YourselfThis week we see how “judgmental” we are when we play Judge For Yourself, a guessing game about real court cases. Thanks to Prof. Scammington for the recent iTunes review. Hear Brian on Greetings From Nowhere #197!2014-02-1748 minGame Night GuysXboxmas 2013Once again we gather together to celebrate the holidays by playing various video games. This year’s Xboxmas includes Saints Row IV, where Brian and Curtis give the Super Hero-in-Chief a makeover. Then we switch over to the Wii U and play Wii Bowling. Then Curtis shows Brian the new game Super Mario 3D World. Then … Continue reading "Xboxmas 2013"2013-12-1649 minGame Night GuysXboxmas 2013Once again we gather together to celebrate the holidays by playing various video games. This year’s Xboxmas includes Saints Row IV, where Brian and Curtis give the Super Hero-in-Chief a makeover. Then we switch over to the Wii U and play Wii Bowling. Then Curtis shows Brian the new game Super Mario 3D World. Then … Continue reading "Xboxmas 2013"2013-12-1649 minGame Night GuysXboxmas 2013Once again we gather together to celebrate the holidays by playing various video games. This year’s Xboxmas includes Saints Row IV, where Brian and Curtis give the Super Hero-in-Chief a makeover. Then we switch over to the Wii U and play Wii Bowling. Then Curtis shows Brian the new game Super Mario 3D World. Then … Continue reading "Xboxmas 2013"2013-12-1649 minGame Night GuysLaverne & ShirleyOne of our awesome listeners sent us this week’s game based on the classic sitcom Laverne & Shirley. Thank you Robert L. for finding this game and sending it to us! Things we discuss this week include: Facebook, Snapchat, Catching Up with Catching Up, Curtis moving, Brian’s weekend in Chicago including seeing John & Rob from … Continue reading "Laverne & Shirley"2013-11-0439 minGame Night GuysHappy Days Fonzie’s Real Cool GameTonight we find out who’s the coolest when we play Happy Days Fonzie’s Real Cool Game. Brian talks about his birthday, otherwise known as #BriDay, and Curtis audibly rolls his eyes. We listen to several voicemails and put one caller on blast. Thanks to Christopher, Marq & Ed from It’s All About M.E. Podcast, Carrie, … Continue reading "Happy Days Fonzie’s Real Cool Game"2013-08-1234 minGame Night GuysBoozleWe try out a new party game called Boozle this week. It’s a fast-paced drinking game you play with cards. And drinks. And we have some! Brian teaches Curtis how to make a beer cocktail called Booty Sweat, but Curtis prefers to call it Hummingbird. Either way, it’s delicious. Thanks to game designer Andy Niggles … Continue reading "Boozle"2013-06-0616 minGame Night GuysTrivial Pursuit Digital ChoiceTrivia games are fun, right? We give Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice a try this week and it goes about as well as can be expected. Especially when Brian fears he’s turning into his grandmother. Things we talk about this week include Pinterest, Kitchen Nightmares in Scottsdale, AAA and summer movies: Iron Man 3, The Great Gatsby … Continue reading "Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice"2013-05-2041 minGame Night GuysWhat’s The Phrase, Hackycat, Mini Golf Matchup and The Simpsons: Tapped OutCurtis got a new iPad Mini so we are playing a few iOS games this week. We start with What’s The Phrase, which is a lot like Wheel Of Fortune. During gameplay, Curtis relays some special messages to Taylor The Latteboy. Next we talk about a cute single player game that is stressing Brian out … Continue reading "What’s The Phrase, Hackycat, Mini Golf Matchup and The Simpsons: Tapped Out"2013-04-2841 minGame Night GuysTrivia Country StyleTrivia Country Style is just what you think it’s about: a trivia game all about country music. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! Turns out neither one of us know anything about country music. Yee haw! Curtis has been playing BioShock Infinite, and Brian was in Chicago visiting with Rob from How Much Do We Love…? and hanging … Continue reading "Trivia Country Style"2013-04-0137 minGame Night GuysGloomListener Graeme sent us this week’s game. It’s a darkly comic card game called Gloom and the object of the game is to be miserable. Since it’s allergy season, Brian already has a leg up on Curtis. Things we talk about this week include: Timehop, Helena Bonham Carter, our fear of clowns (excluding Flip from … Continue reading "Gloom"2013-03-0431 minGame Night GuysThe Dr. Laura GameThey’ll make a board game out of anything it seems. This week we channel our inner morality police and play a board game based on the socially conservative radio talk show host, The Dr. Laura Game. Mike calls in with a problem that’s been troubling him, Curtis has been working a lot and Brian made … Continue reading "The Dr. Laura Game"2013-02-1147 minGame Night GuysBattle of the SexesWe test our knowledge of the opposite sex in a Battle of the Sexes versus the ladies of Secretly Timid. We had a lot of fun playing this slightly sexist trivia game with Nan & Danielle. Also, Curtis outs Brian’s recent beverage obsession. And we talk about mondo poops. Feel free to tweet about that … Continue reading "Battle of the Sexes"2013-02-0442 minGame Night GuysOutburstThis week we try to guess as many of 10 listed items as we can in 30 seconds when we play Outburst. Curtis has been sick and working a lot, Brian attended the Blended Conference for Arizona food bloggers with his friend Mary, and we both talk about snacks and recipes that are great for … Continue reading "Outburst"2013-01-2736 minGame Night GuysXboxmas 2012It’s our third annual holiday special episode, Xboxmas! Curtis gives us a tour of some video games while Brian sits back and cracks wise. It wouldn’t be Xboxmas without the latest game in the Call of Duty series. Find out what happens when you combine a luxury yacht with well-armed soldiers in Call of Duty: … Continue reading "Xboxmas 2012"2012-12-1738 minGame Night GuysCampaign Manager 2008We’re going rogue as we take on the presidential political race from the Obama/McCain election when we play Campaign Manager 2008. Thing we discuss include why voting is dangerous, Christmas, disgusting Pringles and other holiday related junk food. To listen to Brian guesting on Life on the Shit List, go to lifeontheshitlist.com.2012-11-0528 minGame Night GuysHooyah: Navy Seals Card GameSomehow we find a way to make a card game about the military gayer than Christmas. A filthy, dirty Christmas. (You’re welcome.) This week we play a new cooperative card game called Hooyah: Navy Seals Card Game. Things we talk about include Halloween, costumes of yore, Letterpress, Brian’s iPhone game app sabbatical, Ignite Phoenix, and our … Continue reading "Hooyah: Navy Seals Card Game"2012-10-2934 minGame Night GuysChronologyThis week we find out how truly awful we are at history when we play Chronology. Things we chit-chat about include: Lance Armstrong, the new documentary The Imposter, the internet meme ERMAHGERD and School House Rock. Brian also possibly insults Flip from the podcast, Flip the Table. Sorry Flip! Big thanks to Maura at Buffalo … Continue reading "Chronology"2012-08-2733 minGame Night GuysFriends Trivia GameA few weeks ago, Curtis mentioned he had just finished watching all ten season of Friends, so this week we play a a trivia game based on Friends. This means, naturally, that we talk a lot about our favorite moments from the television show. Other things we discuss include Brian’s hashtagged birthday known as #BriDay and who … Continue reading "Friends Trivia Game"2012-08-1333 minGame Night GuysTruth Be ToldMike from What Some Would Call Lies joins us this week to play Truth Be Told, the laugh-out-loud, pretend to know your friends game. We talk about Mike’s Star Wars nerdery, Brian’s Pinterest potluck and Curtis’s Friends marathon.2012-07-2328 minGame Night GuysPenteFor some reason this week, we have trouble saying ALL WORDS when we play the classic game of skill Pente. Stones, scones, website, rebsite. Apparently our mouths are broken. Curtis talks about new iPhone games he’s playing lately (shocking) and Brian explains why he thinks Pente is a snobby game while channeling his inner Jackée. Wait… Pente … Continue reading "Pente"2012-07-1619 minGame Night GuysNab-It!Nab-It! is a quick crossword style game that uses special tiles that lock and stack. Things we discuss in the episode include Curtis’s encounter with a teenage Starbucks employee and how Brian is spending his time during the record-breaking summer heat. Big ups to Patrick and Josh for the recent iTunes reviews. We really appreciate … Continue reading "Nab-It!"2012-07-0923 minGame Night GuysGrave Robbers from Outer SpaceThis week’s game pays homage to those B-movies you love to hate, or hate to love. It’s called Grave Robbers From Outer Space and was sent to us by Jason aka Fozziebare. This, of course, leads to a discussion about bad movies and horror movies. Also, find out why Curtis’s mom hates Brian. Thanks to … Continue reading "Grave Robbers from Outer Space"2012-06-2529 minGame Night GuysHero Academy, Zombie Carnaval, Cubis Creatures & CarcassonneCurtis got an iPad for his birthday so we play some iOS games this week. First up is the strategic turn-based game Hero Academy. Next up, we get to be a zombie and eat people while playing Zombie Carnaval. Then we play a recent obsession of Brian’s, Cubis Creatures. We round things out with the … Continue reading "Hero Academy, Zombie Carnaval, Cubis Creatures & Carcassonne"2012-06-1844 minGame Night GuysAdverteasingWarning: we recorded this after eating several sugary donuts so buckle up while we take a tour of old advertising slogans, headlines and jingles playing Adverteasing. Table talk includes: Dish Network’s ad-skipping DVR, The Colbys, the new UK and US versions of Sherlock Holmes, the death of Brian’s Fitbit, smoking, hair care, Kudos and Chewels.2012-06-1132 minGame Night GuysPop Music TriviaFor some reason, playing a pop music trivia game about songs from the 50s to the 80s inspires us to talk a lot about movies. Go figure. Other stuff includes: concerts we’ve seen, Curtis gives an answer that will no doubt alienate all of our gay listeners, but no worries… Brian wins them right back. … Continue reading "Pop Music Trivia"2012-05-2829 minGame Night GuysClassic Battleship Movie EditionAfter seeing the movie based on the board game, we sit down to play Battleship. Fair warning: we spoil the heck out of this movie. Other things we discuss include: Curtis’s BFF Peter Berg, Law & Order: SVU, Ice T, Friday Night Lights, Dairy Queen’s new Confetti Cake Blizzard, and Brian’s inability to say the name … Continue reading "Classic Battleship Movie Edition"2012-05-2128 minGame Night GuysWould You Rather…?The gang from Secretly Timid joins us this week for a rousing round of mind-boggling, thought-provoking dilemmas: Would You Rather…? Things we discuss include: Stephenie Meyer, who on Captain Planet had the lamest power, the fear of cement trucks, adult diapers filled with cake and what would you do with six inches? And Brian opens an … Continue reading "Would You Rather…?"2012-05-0744 minGame Night GuysTrivial Pursuit TV EditionThis week’s thrift store game tests our television knowledge from over 20 years ago. Tonight, we play Trivial Pursuit TV Edition and reminisce of television shows of yore. Find out why Brian keeps talking about flavors of pie and what Curtis’s family thought he was doing in the bathroom when he was in high school.2012-04-2325 minGame Night GuysZip-ItAfter hearing our show on Bananagrams, the good folks at Bananagrams sent us a fun new game to play. Zip-It is a quick crossword game. Each round can be played in as few as 20 seconds. Other stuff we talk about include: Brian’s back from Denver, Curtis has a bad back, Facebook gout studies, @wetfurpigs and … Continue reading "Zip-It"2012-04-1722 minGame Night GuysZombie FluxxTonight we play a listener favorite, Zombie Fluxx, and we find out who has more braaaaaaiiiiinnnssss. Aside from the obvious Walking Dead jokes we make, we also talk about Brian’s recent appearance on the Pod Cubs podcast and a recent interview on GMS Magazine podcast about gay gamers.2012-02-2025 minGame Night GuysMalarkyBrian’s sick, Curtis is overworked and Meredith is our new Alec Baldwin. Throw all this in a blender then stick microphones in front of it and you get a whole bunch of Malarky. Things we talk about include Timehop, people who mess up our names and Meredith’s quest to find what song sounds like our … Continue reading "Malarky"2012-01-3137 minGame Night GuysA Christmas Story The Board GameIt’s the holiday season, so what better time to play the game based on the popular Christmas comedy: A Christmas Story The Board Game. And who better to play it with than movie critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White of the Linoleum Knife podcast. We of course talk a lot about movies, but also Brian’s mysterious … Continue reading "A Christmas Story The Board Game"2011-12-0531 minGame Night GuysDoodlebops Get On The Bus Board GameThis week’s game is based on a Canadian children’s television show and cost a whopping penny. It’s called Doodlebops Get on the Bus Board Game. Things we talk about this episode include: Brian’s special Amazon wish list just for Curtis, the new Kindle Fire, Rerun Reintroductions and the Foul Monkeys upcoming 400th episode.2011-11-2333 minGame Night GuysDominoesKandi, who was on the show when we played Left Center Right, returns to school us in the ancient tile game, Dominoes, otherwise known as Bones. Also, we get a recap of her recent nuptials to Kristin, Curtis tells us about his brief stint as a movie extra and Brian shares what’s not so great … Continue reading "Dominoes"2011-10-3137 minGame Night GuysCarcassonneListeners Amy & Greg from New Zealand sent us one of their favorite games to play. Carcassonne is a clever tile-laying game that builds cities, roads and monasteries in the South of France. Things we discuss include Mike’s recent adventures in manscaping, Brian seeing The Weepies in concert and we coin a new term that … Continue reading "Carcassonne"2011-09-2735 minGame Night GuysSaved By The Bell GameIt’s all right, ‘cos we are playing the Saved By The Bell Game. This week we play a dating game based on the Saturday morning sitcom. Brian talks about his recent trip to Portland, including a visit to a pizza speakeasy, while keeping his middle name to himself. Mike’s planning a trip to Vancouver while … Continue reading "Saved By The Bell Game"2011-08-3132 minGame Night GuysWhite Elephant Card GameWe are celebrating Christmas in August. This week, we play a prototype of a game called White Elephant Card Game. It simulates that classic holiday game of being a cheapskate. Big thanks to Brian Kelley for sending us this game. To learn more about it, visit whiteelephantcardgame.com. Also thanks to Curtis for joining us this … Continue reading "White Elephant Card Game"2011-08-2434 minGame Night GuysBrian’s Birthday ExtravaganzaThis week is Brian’s birthday and Mike has created a special game just for him. Join us as we find out which of Brian’s friends — Meredith or Thomas — knows Brian better as they play Brian’s Birthday Extravaganza!2011-08-0853 minGame Night GuysBrian’s Birthday ExtravaganzaThis week is Brian’s birthday and Mike has created a special game just for him. Join us as we find out which of Brian’s friends — Meredith or Thomas — knows Brian better as they play Brian’s Birthday Extravaganza!2011-08-0853 minGame Night GuysBrian’s Birthday ExtravaganzaThis week is Brian’s birthday and Mike has created a special game just for him. Join us as we find out which of Brian’s friends — Meredith or Thomas — knows Brian better as they play Brian’s Birthday Extravaganza!2011-08-0853 minGame Night GuysCrazy EightsIt’s a cray cray round of Crazy Eights this week as Mike teaches Brian the card game that Uno is based on. We also give some shout-outs to a few podcasts: Secretly Timid The Satyrsphere Foul Monkeys Pop Culture Happy Hour See the Yelping video at FunnyOrDie.com.2011-08-0230 minGame Night GuysPay DayWhat happens when two frugal guys play the classic game of making and spending money, Pay Day? We talk about old jobs including Brian’s old crazy boss and Mike’s short term career stint as Disney characters. We also discuss about seeing the documentary Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story.2011-06-0741 minGame Night GuysRory’s Story CubesThis week, we are tapping into our imaginations and telling stories using Rory’s Story Cubes. Along the way we learn that Mike’s mom has been listening to a few back episodes. We also compare Brian’s old neighborhood with his new one. All this, lawyer boxes, Native American Aunt Silverfish and much more. There is still … Continue reading "Rory’s Story Cubes"2011-05-3124 minGame Night GuysEncoreHow much do Mike & Brian love How Much Do We Love…? We love it a lot. We also love Sara Davis & Rob Lindley? So much! Tonight, they join us for a rousing game of Encore, the board game that tests your memory and knowledge of music lyrics. We also do a quick round … Continue reading "Encore"2011-05-1559 minGame Night GuysKittenwarDue to technical difficulties, we had to do a last minute switcheroo with this week’s game and play the ridiculous and ridiculously cute War-like card game, Kittenwar. Aside from all the feline chatter, we also talk about Brian’s recent trip to Oklahoma and Mike’s Pride weekend.2011-04-2621 minGame Night GuysCuarentaBefore we play this week’s game, we address a listener’s voicemail who takes umbrage with Brian’s public disdain of Glee and wonders if he doth protest too much. Then we learn the popular Ecuadorian fast-paced, think-on-your-feet game, Cuarenta.2011-03-2924 minGame Night GuysGlee CD Board GameIt’s Mike’s birthday and Brian surprises him with a game based on his favorite TV show, Glee CD Board Game. You can see photos from this episode on facebook.com/gamenightguys. Thanks to Amy, Meredith & Scott for leaving Mike birthday messages.2011-03-2132 minGame Night GuysCootieBrian is super sick this week so what better to play than Cootie, the classic “bug” building game. Topics we discuss include: Ke$ha, Brian’s trip to Chicago to see How Much Do We Love… LIVE!, The Facts of Life, our recent win of an Unloadie on Unload with Madge & Dave, and of course, our … Continue reading "Cootie"2011-03-0116 minGame Night GuysCootieBrian is super sick this week so what better to play than Cootie, the classic “bug” building game. Topics we discuss include: Ke$ha, Brian’s trip to Chicago to see How Much Do We Love… LIVE!, The Facts of Life, our recent win of an Unloadie on Unload with Madge & Dave, and of course, our … Continue reading "Cootie"2011-03-0116 minGame Night GuysCootieBrian is super sick this week so what better to play than Cootie, the classic “bug” building game. Topics we discuss include: Ke$ha, Brian’s trip to Chicago to see How Much Do We Love… LIVE!, The Facts of Life, our recent win of an Unloadie on Unload with Madge & Dave, and of course, our … Continue reading "Cootie"2011-03-0116 minGame Night GuysCookie FuGame designer Brian Kowalski gives us a rundown of his dice throwing game Cookie Fu. This, of course, leads Mike and Brian into a discussion about cookies. C is for cookie and that’s good enough for the Game Night Guys. Photos of Brian’s Mr. Bento are on Flickr as are a ton of other people’s. … Continue reading "Cookie Fu"2011-02-1637 minGame Night GuysCookie FuGame designer Brian Kowalski gives us a rundown of his dice throwing game Cookie Fu. This, of course, leads Mike and Brian into a discussion about cookies. C is for cookie and that’s good enough for the Game Night Guys. Photos of Brian’s Mr. Bento are on Flickr as are a ton of other people’s. … Continue reading "Cookie Fu"2011-02-1637 minGame Night GuysCookie FuGame designer Brian Kowalski gives us a rundown of his dice throwing game Cookie Fu. This, of course, leads Mike and Brian into a discussion about cookies. C is for cookie and that’s good enough for the Game Night Guys. Photos of Brian’s Mr. Bento are on Flickr as are a ton of other people’s. … Continue reading "Cookie Fu"2011-02-1637 minGame Night GuysYahtzeeThis week we play one our of favorite games, Yahtzee. We also gab a lot. Topics discussed include: the trouble with over-the-counter medication, 80s sitcoms, Mike’s book obsession, How Much Do We Love… LIVE!, drinking games, Brian’s workplace fun days, listener game nights on our Facebook page, and reality television including RuPaul’s Drag Race and The … Continue reading "Yahtzee"2011-02-0235 minGame Night GuysJustin Bieber Backstage PassNow that the holidays are over, Mike & Brian discuss the problems with workplace holiday gift exchanges as we play a game Mike received this year. Brace yourselves. Tonight we are playing Justin Bieber Backstage Pass. Oh Em Gee! Links Lesbians Who Look Like Justin Bieber A photo of Curtis with Bieber hair The Aristocrats … Continue reading "Justin Bieber Backstage Pass"2010-12-2924 minGame Night GuysMancalaThis week, Mike teaches Brian how to play a favorite game from his childhood, Mancala. After we drew numbers to see who would go first, Mike explains what drew him to choose this game. We also discuss some recent drama and of course, kids and their inefficient tiny hands. Links Mike on Pod is My … Continue reading "Mancala"2010-12-0721 minGame Night GuysCheckersThis week Mike & Brian play Checkers, one of the oldest games around. Things we discuss in this episode include Woolly Mammoth Antiques, Oddities & Resale located in Andersonville, the terrific podcast How Much Do We Love… and Brian’s childhood crush on Shaun Cassidy.2010-11-0116 minGame Night GuysCheckersThis week Mike & Brian play Checkers, one of the oldest games around. Things we discuss in this episode include Woolly Mammoth Antiques, Oddities & Resale located in Andersonville, the terrific podcast How Much Do We Love… and Brian’s childhood crush on Shaun Cassidy.2010-11-0116 minGame Night GuysCheckersThis week Mike & Brian play Checkers, one of the oldest games around. Things we discuss in this episode include Woolly Mammoth Antiques, Oddities & Resale located in Andersonville, the terrific podcast How Much Do We Love… and Brian’s childhood crush on Shaun Cassidy.2010-11-0116 min