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2024-03-2200 min
Paydays & LattesWelcome to Paydays & Lattes!Welcome to Paydays & Lattes!
We (Chelsea & Nicole) are excited to announce the beginning of the "Paydays & Lattes" Podcast!
Join us every other Friday!
Keep sippin' those lattes!
2021-03-0200 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonAdrien AbsoluAdrien Absolu nous emmène dans les fonderies de bronze au Burkina Faso, pour décrire un geste de patience, qui s'apparente à celui de l'écrivain..."Les disparus du Joola" est paru en septembre chez JC Lattès.Par Sarah Masson ("Le Silence après nous", JC Lattès) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-11-0205 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonEric LibiotEntre journalisme et fiction, Eric Libiot a trouvé sa ligne claire. Son récit, « Clint et moi », est paru en septembre chez JC Lattès.Par Sarah Masson ("Le Silence après nous", JC Lattès) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-10-1805 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonAdrien Borne Aujourd'hui, on entre dans l'enfance d'Adrien Borne, dans l'enfance de l'écriture... Adrien Borne est l'auteur de Mémoire de Soie chez JC Lattès.Par Sarah Masson ("Le Silence après nous", JC Lattès) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-09-2104 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonDiane MazloumDiane Mazloum nous emmène sur les traces de ses ancêtres... et de ses premiers écrits.Par Sarah Masson ("Le Silence après nous", JC Lattès) Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-09-0704 min
Lattes and LegendsThe Hope Diamond and Other Cursed JewelsHeard the tales of the Hope Diamond? Did you know that there are other jewels that are supposedly cursed? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0603 minLattes and LegendsA Mystery Village and A Murderous Red RoomMore Japanese urban legends that will scare your pants off!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-3018 minLattes and LegendsThe Slit-Mouthed WomanThe Japanese legend of the Slit-Mouthed Woman haunts men, women, and children. She looks beautiful underneath her mask, but when she asks, "Am I pretty?" you better run! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1615 minLattes and LegendsUrban Legends in SongsThese songs are rumored to have specific urban legends behind them. Are they real? Did the Ohio Players murder a model during the recording of Love Rollercoaster? Is Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds about LSD?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2627 min
Leadership & LattesGetting Real About BurnoutBurnout is impacting our health, organizational performance
and our families at an alarming rate. Through reviewing a recent study by
Gallup, “Gallup’s Perspective on Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures,” and
drawing on our own experience working with leaders, Leadership & Lattes
explores what employee burnout is and is not and how you, as a leader, can make
a difference. Plus, learn why co-host, Kristal Roberts, chose leadership
development for her career, when she first knew she was a leader and what she
hopes to accomplish with this podcast.
2020-07-1300 minLattes and LegendsKeith Moon and Mama Cass: Death in Harry Nillson's BedDid Keith Moon, of Who fame, and Mama Cass, from the Mama's and the Papa's, die on Harry Nillson's bed? We think yes! Or it is an urban legend?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0524 minLattes and LegendsUrban Legends in Music: Was The Plane Named Miss American Pie?The Day the Music Died is a day that many Americans will remember forever, but was the plane named Miss American Pie or is that just an urban legend? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2840 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonSandrine Collette Sandrine Collette, autrice de Et toujours les Forêts, chez JC Lattès. Avec Sandrine Collette, autrice de Et toujours les Forêts, chez JC Lattès, nous replongeons dans l'enfance...Par Sarah Masson (Le Silence après nous)Merci à Grande pour le générique Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-06-2205 minLattes and LegendsUrban Legends in Music: Debbie Harry and Ted BundyPart one of a new series in this season. Debbie Harry claims that she escaped Ted Bundy's grasp, did she make this all up or did it really happen?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1432 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonAntoine AlbertiniDans cet épisode, on parle Corse, Légion Etrangère et Emile Zola. A priori, aucun lien... Et pourtant. Antoine Albertini, auteur de "Banditi", chez JC Lattès. Par Sarah Masson ("Le Silence après nous")Merci à Grande pour le génériqueMusique : A Filetta, "Sumiglia" Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-06-0906 minLattes and LegendsNautical Myths and SuperstitionsSailors have many traditions and superstitions. This is a quick run down of what they think is good luck and what is bad luck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0322 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonNina BouraouiNous avons rendez-vous avec Nina Bouraoui, qui a publié dernièrement " Otages" chez JC Lattès.Par Sarah Masson. Bonne écoute !Merci au groupe GRANDE pour l'ambiance musicale. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-05-2204 minLattes and LegendsAll About PoltergeistsWhat causes them? Where do they come from? Do you have one? Learn more about poltergeists.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2032 min
Parole d’écrivain – un podcast de Sarah MassonIsabelle SorenteOn parle écriture, lecture et monde invisible avec Isabelle Sorente, auteure notamment de 180 jours, La Faille et dernièrement Le Complexe de la sorcière, chez JC Lattès.Bonne écoute.Merci au groupe @grannnde pour l'ambiance musicale. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2020-05-0804 minLattes and LegendsThe Legend of the JinnJinn and Genies have always been interesting and now you can learn more about them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0724 minLattes and LegendsMermaids and Why TF We Want to Be OneMermaids are beautiful and mysterious, so why do we want to be one? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2420 minLattes and LegendsThe Mysteries of Zombies and Why Are We FascinatedZombies have stemmed from Greek and Haitian myth. Why do we love them so much and where can you find them in pop culture?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1619 minLattes and LegendsThe Bermuda Triangle and the Mystery of Flight 19The mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle baffle many and when Flight 19 disappeared, many blamed it on the Triangle's supernatural powers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0417 minLattes and LegendsThe Creepy Count and the Sixth SenseOccultist counts used to be a dime a dozen and this one helped to find the Egyptian Freemasonry. Also, learn more about the sixth sense, not the movie, and premonitions of the famous. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2726 minLattes and LegendsCursed Films: Part FourThe Superman Curse is one that history says is real. There are many actors that suffered from the curse, including Christopher Reeve and Marlon Brando. Have a listen and tell us what you really think. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2321 minLattes and LegendsCursed Films:Part ThreeApocalypse Now and Twilight Zone the Movie--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1928 minLattes and LegendsCursed Films Part Two: The OmenThe Omen has a devilish curse attached to it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1524 minLattes and LegendsCursed Films Part OneRosemary’s Baby has some bad juju attached to it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-0932 minLattes and LegendsNew Mexico UFO LegendsWere they all a hoax or did UFOs really land in these small New Mexico towns?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-0228 minLattes and LegendsCassadaga Spiritualist CampA dive into a creepy Florida town. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2417 minLattes and LegendsMysterious Disappearances Part TwoNational parks are beautiful but what happens when you disappear in them?!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0328 minLattes and LegendsMysterious DisappearancesThe Alaska Triangle has some strange energy attached to it and so do the Smoky Mountains. Don’t let these feral humans scare you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1320 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Dolls: The FinaleCarolina, Bebe, Pupa, and a Haunted Elmo? This is the final episode about haunted dolls. Check out these haunted dolls to see if they really are filled with devilish spirits. And Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2915 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Dolls: Part 4Island of the Dolls?! Yikes! Sounds creepy right? We think so too! Check out the story of the Island of the Dolls and Joliet and Amelia. We will also chat about Ebay! Get ready to be scared! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2426 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Dolls: Part 3: Peggy the Doll & OkikuThere are creepy dolls everywhere and Ebay is one of the main places that you can get them! You can learn more about that, as well as Peggy the Doll and Okiku the Doll. What paranormal powers will they have on you? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2229 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Dolls Part 2Annabelle and Harold are creepy!! Find out what craziness they have caused people! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-2134 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Dolls: Robert the Doll and Mandy the Haunted DollWhy are dolls so creepy? Do we want them to act as humans do? Is everyone creeped out by them? These two dolls have quite the haunted history and you can fin out even more about them today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-0833 minLattes and LegendsHaunted HighwaysInterstate 4 in Florida is known as the Dead Zone. This highway has a huge history of paranormal activity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-0132 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Alaska HotelsDiscover more about these hotels in Alaska. What spirits are haunting them? Why are they so haunted?!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2927 minLattes and LegendsLouisiana Legends: Wild Mouse Rollercoaster and Alice’s GraveDo you love roller coasters? How about ones that could kill you?! This episode explores one legendary coaster in Louisiana. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-2429 minLattes and LegendsTommyknockersDo tommyknockers exist in the old mining towns? Do they bring warnings or trouble? Find out what miners have talked about when it comes to these sneaky little creatures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1620 minLattes and LegendsGhost Mines of Colorado and TommyknockersThe Mamie R mine is said to be haunted and many accidents happened here. Is this what began the legend of the Tommyknockers? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1123 minLattes and LegendsHaunted Saloons and Ghost SheriffsIn the city of Key West, famous poets and writers, even singers, came to Captain Tony's Saloon to drink their troubles away. Captain Tony's used to be a morgue and bodies were found buried underneath the floor boards in this popular watering hole. What happened to the bodies? Are they the ghosts that haunt the saloon? In Durango, Colorado, a popular tavern has some ghosts of its own. El Moro used to serve some of the locals and sheriffs. What happened that tragic day when the sheriff of Durango was shot?--- Support this podcast: https://a...
2019-11-0325 minLattes and LegendsColorado Ghost StoriesHappy Pre-Halloween! This ghost story will freak you out!!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-2823 minLattes and LegendsThe Lore of Pumpkin SpiceEveryone’s favorite Spice Girl: Pumpkin Spice--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-2620 minLattes and LegendsUrban legends from listenersOur listeners give us their spookiest urban legends! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1421 minLattes and LegendsThe Screaming Bridge and River Legacy ParkA couple of Arlington, TX urban legends that will make your hairs stand on end. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0617 minLattes and LegendsMartha's Chapel Cemetery and Demon's RoadIn Huntsville, Texas, many have seen strange things on the road leading to Martha's Chapel Cemetery. These spirits include a small child, a copy of your "Dead" friend, and red lights. Wanna take a spirit home with you? Visit Demon's Road!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2923 minLattes and LegendsMarfa Lights and Spooky NurseAre the Marfa lights aliens or just optical illusions? We think they could be more than you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2322 minLattes and LegendsBlack Eyed KidsHoax? The Black Eyed Kids will haunt your dreams and if you see one, be careful! They may be there to take your soul! Hear first hand accounts of people claiming to have seen Black Eyed Kids. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1520 minLattes and LegendsAlcatraz Island and Hotel CecilGhosts are said to haunt Alcatraz Island and some may have even killed prisoners! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0729 minLattes and LegendsCharlie No Face and Old Green EyesCreepy urban legends that are real and Civil War legends! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0119 minLattes and LegendsHatchet Lady of Red Rocks and Denver HospitalRed Rocks is an amazing place to see a show, but could you run into the Hatchet Lady there?!?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2521 minLattes and LegendsUrban Legends They Told Us As KidsImagine thinking you’re a glass of orange juice or the call is coming from inside the house. There are many urban legends that all of us know and love! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2129 minLattes and LegendsAdolf Coors Ghost & Vampire GraveThe ghost of Coors heir is said to haunt a bridge in Colorado. There is a gravesite in Colorado that is supposedly the grave of a vampire! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1821 minLattes and LegendsCoffin Races and Ghost BridgesEmma Crawford came to Colorado to cure her tuberculosis and ended up mountain climbing to her spirit guide. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1728 minLattes and LegendsCropsey and Knock Knock RoadIf you’ve ever sat next to a campfire, you probably know an urban legend similar to Cropsey. His hook hand and his maniac personality will scare anyone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-1412 minLattes and LegendsVideo Game Urban LegendsVideo games were the talk of the 80's and we all know how arcades expanded and the skating rink really was a hit when they got Galaga! But what about when they got Polybius: the Killer Video Game. Do you remember floppy discs? Did you play Killswitch? Or did it wipe your mind completely clean?These video games have some strange urban legends associated with them and you will be shocked at what you hear! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2019-08-0920 minLattes and LegendsAsylums Part 2: Pennhurst and DanversWe have jumped down the rabbit hole of asylums and we have two more that will make you think. These asylums are the top ten creepiest in the country and we can see why!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0724 minLattes and LegendsAsylums: Ridge Home and Trans-AlleghenyAsylums have a checkered history in our world. They were used to house those who had mental illnesses, but they were used for many other reasons. The tales of asylum turned dreadful. These two asylums have horrible histories. There are even urban legends that say they are still experiencing ghosts and paranormal activity today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0426 minLattes and LegendsThe Gates of Hell in Colorado and the Green Lady of Berry CollegeRiverdale Road is known as one of the most haunted roads in the state of Colorado. The gates here are called the gates of hell and many people have reported seeing ghosts and skin walkers on this road. Berry College is located in Rome, Georgia. It sits on 27,000 acres of beautiful land that has some scary urban legends of its own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2829 minLattes and LegendsHoodoo, Voodoo, and Robert JohnsonRobert Johnson was a blues guitarist who had dreams and aspirations of being rich and famous. When he first started, his musical skills were downright dreadful, according to some. After a little traveling and some lessons, he became one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. Many think that there is no way that in such a short period of time he could accomplish this and that is why many think he sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads in the deep south. Was it hoodoo or voodoo? Did the hell hounds come to claim h...
2019-07-2722 minLattes and LegendsThe Legend of Sadie Baker and the White ScreamerSadie Baker waltzed into small town Ten Mile, Tennessee. She was beautiful, but broke. She begged for a place to sleep and food. She had one thing though, she enchanted all of the men in the town. The women of the town grew jealous and well, you all know what happens.... The White Screamer is a creature said to live in White Bluff, Tennessee. It is said to terrorize the town and has been known to tear people apart limb by limb. Find out what happened to a young farming family when the White Screamer struck! ...
2019-07-2423 minLattes and LegendsThe Babushka Lady and Conspiracy TheoriesThe JFK assassination rocked America. Now more and more theorists have new ideas on what really happened. In many videos and pictures, a woman is seen at the site of the gun shots. She is the Babushka Lady! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2316 minLattes and LegendsHollywood Cemetery and the Black DogHollywood Cemetery is one of the most popular attractions in Richmond, Virginia. There are many urban legends that come from this beautiful cemetery. One of those is of Dimmock's Pyramid and the Confederate soldiers that are buried there. The Iron Dog of Hollywood also is an urban legend of the cemetery. This dog is said to protect a child's grave there and many people say that it even moves as passers by move. Give us a like and a great review anywhere you listen to podcasts. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and st...
2019-07-2326 minLattes and LegendsRVA 2.0Richmond’s famous, Monumental Church, was built on what is basically a burial ground. It was destroyed in a fire, more than once. Many famous Americans came to see shows here and worship here. Now it is home to a church.... and a crypt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2217 minLattes and LegendsThe Richmond Vampire and The Church Hill TunnelWhen I was in Richmond, Virginia, I fell in love with the history and legends of the city. Rooted in history, the city is known for the train that used to deliver goods through town and the James River. One of the first urban legends that I fell in love with is the story of the Richmond Vampire. In 1925, the 231 locomotive was caught in the Church Hill tunnel when it collapsed. A few people made it out, but when Benjamin F. Mosby got out, the site was one that was horrific! On lookers said his flesh was burning and...
2019-07-2115 minLattes and LegendsLattes and Legends IntroductionJoin me every week as I have my favorite coffee beverage and tell you all about my favorite urban legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2100 min
Sex and Lattes#1 - First TimeLet me take you on a ride of my new podcast, Sex and Lattes, as I discuss losing my virginity. Then try to remember the first time I had a latte.
2017-11-0112 min
The SnakesCastFundraising with games, Part 1 - Introducing the Catan-a-thon Against CancerThis week, the SnakesCast turns its attention to fundraising with board games, and some of the cool things that arise from that. Today, Monday September 11th 2017, we begin by looking ahead to the Snakes & Lattes Catan-a-thon Against Cancer, which will be taking place on Friday September 22nd from 7pm for as long as donations come in!
2017-09-1100 min
The SnakesCastMeet the CuratorKeeping a large publicly accessible game collection in shape for play is no small task, and no-one knows it better than the curator at Snakes&Lattes: Steve Tassie. This week, Steve tells us all about his role in building and maintaining that collection, offering a look inside one of the most important aspects of the board game café business.
2016-11-2800 minThe SnakesCastGenCon 2016!Another year, another GenCon, and with it another bumper crop of massively hyped new tabletop games. In that deluge of new releases, how can one game stand out among all the rest? This week we're talking about the biggest games from GenCon 2016, and which ones we're most looking forward to having on the tables at Snakes & Lattes.
2016-08-2300 minThe SnakesCastGame Spotlight: 7 Wonders DuelCatan. Ticket To Ride. 7 Wonders. These are classics among modern games, and often requested by customers at Snakes & Lattes. But when a group of two people requests to play 7 Wonders, we always have to disappoint them by revealing that it's not a great game for 2 players. Or rather, it wasn't... until the arrival of a new game called 7 Wonders: Duel. Which we're putting under the game spotlight in this week's SnakesCast.
2016-06-2100 minThe SnakesCastGames That Aren't FunThe most common request from customers at Snakes & Lattes is for a "fun game". And although that means different things to different people, there are certain kinds of games that are popular among game players, despite not being what most people would think of as "fun". This might seem weird at first, until you remember that sad songs and stories have always been popular. So this week we're talking about games that definitely aren't fun, but are absolutely worth playing.
2016-05-3100 minThe SnakesCastDrinking GamesThe most popular beverages in human history have always been alcoholic beverages, so it should come as no surprise that drinking games are among the most popular games. We don't have any at Snakes and Lattes of course, for perfectly logical reasons. But this week on the SnakesCast, we're going to talk about drinking games, and (beyond the obvious) the reasons they're appealing.
2015-12-2200 minThe SnakesCastGame Spotlight: Good Cop Bad CopSocial deduction games like Mafia, Werewolf, and The Resistance have been popular at Snakes & Lattes for years. They're short and simple when it comes to rules, but they're stressful and memorable just the same, because you can never be sure who's on your side. This week the Game Spotlight shines on Good Cop Bad Cop, the latest specimen of this genre to hit our tables. And it may just be the genre's biggest hit so far.
2015-09-0100 minThe SnakesCastGenCon 2015Just a scant two weeks ago, the Snakes & Lattes Away Team road tripped down to North America's largest celebration of everything awesome on the tabletop. Along with sixty one thousand other people who love games, we played, we feasted, we socialized, and got very, very tired. This week on the SnakesCast you'll hear from us on the road before day one, at the start of day three, and on our long road trip back home. Apologies for the ambient road noise and exhaustion.
2015-08-1100 minThe SnakesCastInteractive, Strategic, FunIf you're a game expert and you want to recommend something good for a new game player to try, you'll need to ask them what they like. But when you ask them, the words they use won't always mean what you think they mean. Three of the most commonly heard words that crop up in those answers at Snakes and Lattes are "interactive," "strategy," and "fun." This week we'll talk about the different meanings those words have for different people when it comes to board games.
2015-05-1900 minThe SnakesCastGame Spotlight: Dead of WinterThere's no question about it: zombies are an overplayed genre in the world of board games. More and more games about zombies keep shambling out of development houses and publishers around the world, and it gets harder and harder to get excited about new ones. But last year, Dead of Winter accomplished the seemingly impossible task of getting the game gurus at Snakes and Lattes to love zombies again.
2015-05-0500 minThe SnakesCastGuru Voodoo: Office EventsPutting on a board game event for the people at your workplace carries demands and challenges quite different from the ones you'll face when you're playing with your friends and family. And who better to fill you in on the Guru Voodoo you'll need to make that event a success than Steve Tassie, the founder of Snakes On the Go? This week he'll tell you all about the tips and tricks he uses when Snakes and Lattes runs an event.
2015-02-2400 minThe SnakesCastGame Spotlight: King of Tokyo vs. King of New YorkRichard Garfield's "King of Tokyo" has been one of the most popular games for our guests at Snakes and Lattes ever since it was released in 2011. Its combination of dice, cards, and colourful cartoon giant monsters made it a huge hit. Three years later, it was followed up by "King of New York", a slightly more complex and demanding (and destructive) sequel. If these two games had a fight, which one would win?
2015-02-0300 minThe SnakesCastMystery GamesThere are all kinds of stories. Adventure, suspense, science-fiction, historical... and of course, mystery. All of these genres have lots of games based on them, but only one ever gets requested at Snakes and Lattes. Why do people seek out mystery games, and which ones do the gurus recommend?
2015-01-1300 minThe SnakesCastLattes vs. LagersSnakes and Lattes is the board game café. Snakes and Lagers is the board game bar. Two different atmospheres, two different approaches, which have developed two different libraries of board games. Of course, those libraries share a common purpose: to entertain our patrons. How are the differences between these kinds of venues reflected in the games you'll find on their shelves?
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Dog factsLattes vs. LagersSnakes and Lattes is the board game café. Snakes and Lagers is the board game bar. Two different atmospheres, two different approaches, which have developed two different libraries of board games. Of course, those libraries share a common purpose: to entertain our patrons. How are the differences between these kinds of venues reflected in the games you'll find on their shelves?
2014-12-0815 minThe SnakesCastGuru Voodoo: First DateWe get a lot of people on first dates, both at Snake & Lattes, and at our sister bar, Snakes & Lagers. This presents our game gurus with a special challenge. On the one hand, people on a first date want to talk to each other, so it's no good bringing out a game that will hog all the attention to itself. But on the other hand, a game that recedes into the background is probably kind of boring. What's a guru to do?
2014-10-2800 minThe SnakesCastPressure in Party GamesA lot of customers at Snakes and Lattes head straight over to the Party Games section because they expect those games will be easier to play. Here's the thing though. They may be easy to learn, but the pressure to perform in party games can make them far more difficult and stressful than even the most complex and demanding strategy games. This week we look at the reasons why party games can be the toughest of them all.
2014-10-1400 minThe SnakesCastGuru Voodoo: Stabby, Yet Not StabbyOne of the best things about working at Snakes and Lattes is the huge variety of guests you get to meet, and all their wildly varying tastes in games. It can be a challenge though, especially when part of the group wants something intense and stabby, while some of them are clearly uncomfortable with that idea. What's a game guru to do? The secret is that not all stabbing is created equal. Listen and find out all about it.
2014-09-3000 minThe SnakesCast20th Century Classics: BattleshipMost of the games in our 20th Century Classics series are for at least four players, but one in particular is for two players only: Battleship. Few games are requested so often at Snakes and Lattes by couples, because few other two-player games are so well-known and so well-loved. What's the appeal of Battleship, and how well does it stand the test of time?
2014-08-1900 minThe SnakesCastServer and Barista Voodoo!The game gurus at Snakes and Lattes do their best to entertain everyone, but sometimes there are just too many guests to handle. In times like that, our servers, baristas and other staff step in to keep people entertained, and because they have other duties to take care of, they don't have the same luxury of time that the gurus have. So their recommendations have to be fast, simple, accessible, and appealing to a wide range of players.
2014-07-2900 minThe SnakesCastDrawing GamesPictionary is one of the most frequently requested games at Snakes and Lattes. It's been a nostalgic favourite for decades, but it's also a game with a serious problem: most people just aren't comfortable with their level of skill at drawing. But the idea of a game where you draw pictures is still good, so how can you overcome it with clever game design? This week we talk about several ways to do this, along with sculpting and other ways to make pictures for your friends to guess at.
2014-04-1500 minThe SnakesCastGame Spotlight: The DukeIn this month's Game Spotlight, we take a look at The Duke, by Jeremy Holcomb and Stephen McLaughlin. The staff at Snakes and Lattes were so impressed by this game, they started a league. That's never happened before. What makes this unassuming little tactical abstract strategy game so appealing?
2014-04-0100 minThe SnakesCastGuru Voodoo: Two Versus TwoIn our new Guru Voodoo segment, the gurus of Snakes and Lattes are put to the test. We describe a table full of customers and they work their voodoo, picking and presenting the games they'll bring to show the folks a good time. In this episode, we get a table of four who want to play in teams of two, but aren't sure what else they're looking for. What games will the gurus bring out?
2014-01-2800 minThe SnakesCastGame Spotlight: CoupThere's been a fashion lately for so-called "microgames". These are games that have very few components. A small box, a few cards (less than 20), maybe some tokens, and that's it. The latest to earn the affections of the gurus at Snakes and Lattes is Coup, by Rikki Tahta. It's a bluffing game with very sharp teeth. Have a listen, and find out if it's something you'd like to try on your next visit.
2014-01-0700 minThe SnakesCastWomen and Boardgames Part 1: Start 'Em YoungCome in to Snakes and Lattes any evening of any week, and you'll find about half the people playing games are female. But read the names of the designers of those games, and you'll find almost all of them are male. In the first episode of our four-part series about women and board games, we'll meet our co-hosts (four of them! And they're all women!) and spend some time talking about what it was like for them playing games when they were young, from early childhood through their teenage years.
2013-12-0300 minThe SnakesCastOMG ZOMBIESThe leaves are falling, Hallowe'en is approaching, and the customers at Snakes and Lattes are looking for horror-themed games to play. Zombies have been the most popular creatures in horror fiction for quite a few years now. Long enough for a lot of games about zombies to be designed and published. What makes for a good zombie game, and what are the games that deliver the goods?
2013-10-2200 minThe SnakesCastYou're Fired!The ethos of Snakes and Lattes has a few clear rules. One of them is this: every game is loved by some players and hated by others, so there's no point in saying one game is better than another. But here's the thing: sometimes a game comes along that sets out to do the exact same thing as another game, targeted to the same audience, appealing to the same tastes, but somehow does it better. The old game is fired!
2013-09-1700 minThe SnakesCastConventions and Fan ExpoGenCon, North America's largest boardgame convention, was (a) last week, and (b) in Indianapolis. Two compelling reasons why it would be difficult for most of our regular customers to get there. But here in Toronto, we have a huge convention coming up this weekend. It's not dedicated exclusively to games, but the Snakes and Lattes crew will be there, and the guy in charge of boardgaming at Fan Expo is here to tell us all about it. Find out more at http://www.fanexpocanada.com/
2013-08-2000 minThe SnakesCastSomething Against HumanityLISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED
"Cards Against Humanity" might just be a random collection of cards with weird and offensive things printed on them, but it's also the most popular game at Snakes & Lattes. Longevity isn't exactly its strong suit, though. So how can you keep it interesting after you've played a few times?
2013-04-2200 minThe SnakesCastKid StuffCome in to Snakes & Lattes any day of the week, and you'll see grown men and women having a great time playing games that were designed for small children. What is it about kids' games that makes them so appealing to adults?
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