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The Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 28 - The Steel Kings: Insider's Guide to Shed Expo 2025Insider's guide to Shed Expo 2025Shed Week 2025 is almost here, and we're bringing you the ultimate guide to making the most of this industry-defining event in Knoxville. From the Shed Sales Summit to the exhibition floor, we're breaking down everything you need to know to navigate this jam-packed week like a pro.The excitement kicks off Monday with the Shed Sales Summit featuring industry leaders including Andrew Boyle, Jim Kuhlmann, Gary Boyle, Richard Mashburn, Shannon from Shed Geek, and our very own Eric Olson on the Q&A panel. This powerhouse event runs from 1:00-7:30 PM.
2025-09-2235 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 27 - The Steel Kings: Metal and MomentumMetal and MomentumWondering if your shed business needs a physical lot to succeed? The Steel Kings have eye-opening news: We've sold just as many sheds online as we have on physical lots this year. This revelation sets the tone for a candid conversation about the digital transformation sweeping through the shed and metal building industry.Jared and Eric take listeners behind the scenes of a difficult business decision—shuttering a shed lot due to unfavorable arrangements. The hosts unpack the challenges dealers face when they don't own the property, don't own the product, highlighting how th...
2025-09-1539 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 26 - The Steel Kings: Steel vs AI - The Future of Building SalesSteel vs. AI: The Future of Building SalesThe steel building industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, and nobody captures this reality quite like Jared and Eric—The Steel Kings—in their 25th podcast episode. Drawing from their frontline experience, they deliver a candid assessment of where we are and where we're headed.Steel tariffs continue creating market uncertainty, yet paradoxically, standard building prices remain relatively stable. A 30x50x12 with three 10x10s and a walk-in door is not that expensive. It's the same as it was four years ago, notes Eric. However, this stab...
2025-09-0848 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 25 - Expanding Your Building Business Beyond Wood ShedsExpanding Your Building Business Beyond Wood ShedsThe building industry is transforming rapidly, and standing still means getting left behind. In this energetic episode, Jared and Eric break down their journey from wood shed dealers to metal building experts and now pole barn providers, revealing how strategic diversification has been their secret to sustained growth.Do not only sell wood sheds, Eric emphasizes, challenging shed lot owners nationwide to expand their horizons. The duo candidly discusses how their business evolved when they recognized the limitations of the wood shed market and seized opportunities in metal buildings...
2025-09-0146 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 24 - The Steel Kings: Navigating the Construction Industry with Shield Wall MediaNavigating the Construction Industry with Shield Wall MediaGary Reichert, owner of Shield Wall Media, joins Jared Ledford on the Steel Kings podcast to reveal the powerful strategies behind his company's success in construction industry publishing and trade show management. What began as a job selling advertising has transformed into ownership of a media conglomerate that's reshaping how construction professionals connect and do business.Shield Wall Media has found remarkable success by focusing on underserved market niches within construction. Their flagship publications - including Rural Builder (celebrating nearly 60 years), Frame Building News, Metal Roofing Magazine, and...
2025-08-2541 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 23 - The Steel Kings: Building Community Through Steel w/Shannon Latham The Shed GeekEver wondered why some building dealers thrive while others struggle to stay afloat? The answer might be simpler than you think.When Jared sits down with Shannon The Shed Geek for this captivating conversation, they cut through industry noise to reveal what's really happening in steel structure and shed sales. Shannon brings his years of experience building the Shed Geek brand and community to share wisdom that applies across the construction space.Their honest discussion tackles the dangerous race to the bottom mentality plaguing dealers and manufacturers alike. You want to know why you don't...
2025-08-1155 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 22 - The Steel Kings: Beyond the Fear -The Real Impact of Steel Tariffs w/Rodney CreechBeyond the Fear: The Real Impact of Steel TariffsThe headlines warned of economic disaster when steel tariffs were announced, but what's actually happening on the ground? The Steel Kings dig deep with Ohio State Representative Rodney Creech to separate market reality from media hype.Representative Creech brings a unique perspective as both a fourth-generation farmer and state legislator, offering candid insights about American manufacturing's future. Although there was some short-term pain, possibly some mid-term pain for long-term gain, I think we're there, Creech explains, highlighting companies that have already begun returning to the United States...
2025-08-0538 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 21 - The Steel Kings: Reflections on Independence, Discipline, and SuccessUntitled EpisodeReflections on Independence, Discipline, and SuccessFreedom, discipline, and intentional growth—these seemingly contradictory concepts form the powerful foundation of sustainable success in business and life, as explored by Jared Ledford and Eric Olson in this reflective Steel Kings episode.Drawing inspiration from Independence Day, the hosts peel back the surface of entrepreneurship to examine what truly drives fulfilling work. If you get to the point in your life where you do what you love every day, you'll never work a day in your life, Jared reflects, connecting the passionate joy of kids playing baseball in...
2025-07-2138 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 20 - The Steel Kings: Concrete Partnerships Building Success Beyond Steel w/Caleb GrimesConcrete Partnerships: Building Success Beyond SteelForging powerful business partnerships might be the key to unlocking growth you never imagined possible. When metal building dealers Jared Ledford and Eric Olson (the Steel Kings) faced customers walking away because they couldn't provide concrete services or pole barn options, they didn't just accept these limitations—they transformed them into opportunities through strategic collaboration.Meet Caleb Grimes, owner of GCM Construction and the missing piece in their business puzzle. What started as a simple contractor referral relationship evolved into something far more valuable. Caleb shares how his concrete expertise co...
2025-07-1440 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 19 - The Steel Kings: Faith, Recovery, and Metal Buildings - Eric Olson's JourneyFaith, Recovery, and Metal Buildings: Eric Olson's JourneyEver wonder what drives someone to build not just structures, but a life of purpose? This episode pulls back the curtain on Eric Olson's remarkable journey from tornado cleanup to founding Dayton Barns, now a thriving multi-location metal building business.Eric takes us through the pivotal moment when devastation in his backyard sparked an unexpected business opportunity. What began with fallen trees and woodworking evolved into a shed business, then expanded to metal buildings and pole barns shipped nationwide. With disarming honesty, he reveals how learning happened through...
2025-07-0733 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 18 - The Steel Kings: Monday Motivations - Finding Purpose Beyond Metal BuildingsMonday Motivations: Finding Purpose Beyond Metal BuildingsWhat happens when two metal building dealers pull back the curtain on their real lives? This episode takes a refreshingly candid approach as Jared and Eric share what actually drives them beyond business.The conversation kicks off with Jared explaining how he found unexpected motivation from Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal on Netflix. Watching Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson rebuild the Reebok brand sparked a reflection on his own entrepreneurial journey from shed lot newbie to industry voice. Rather than keeping business and personal separate, the hosts weave...
2025-06-3052 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 17 - The Steel Kings: Steel Tarriffs and Industry IntegritySteel Tariffs and Industry IntegritySteel tariffs have officially arrived, and their impact is already reverberating throughout the metal building industry. In this candid conversation, Jared and Eric dive deep into how these economic changes are reshaping business practices, pricing structures, and customer relationships.The duo shares real-world examples of how some dealers are responding to economic pressure with questionable tactics – from hidden contract clauses that allow price changes after deposit to refusing to disclose manufacturer information until after payment. One particularly alarming story involves a customer who nearly fell victim to a bait-and-switch scheme until di...
2025-06-2347 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 15 - The Steel Kings: Site Visits That Close DealsBehind the Scenes: Site Visits that Close DealsBoots on the ground make all the difference when closing major metal building deals. This episode brings you straight to Mount Ida, Arkansas, where Eric broadcasts live from an active construction site of a commercial boat storage facility—one of the largest projects the Steel Kings have taken on.We pull back the curtain on a critical but often overlooked aspect of metal building sales: knowing when and why to conduct site visits. While not every 30x50 building quote merits the travel investment, we share our framework for id...
2025-06-0935 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 14 - The Steel Kings: Metal to Marketing w/Shannon Latham The Shed Geek (Part 2)Metal Meets Marketing Part 2The building industry's best-kept secret isn't about materials or designs—it's about the relationship between manufacturers and dealers. In this revealing conversation, Jared Ledford welcomes Shannon The Shed Geek to dive deep into what truly makes a successful dealer network tick.What happens when 10% of dealers sell 90% of the product while the other 90% struggle to make an impact? This fascinating imbalance creates ripple effects throughout the industry, affecting everything from customer service to pricing strategy. Shannon and Jared don't just identify the problem—they explore how professionals can elevate standards across the boar...
2025-06-0231 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 13 - The Steel Kings: Metal to Marketing w/Shannon Latham The Shed Geek (Part 1)Metal Meets Marketing Part 1What happens when the podfather of the Shed Geek Podcast Network meets the Steel Kings? Pure industry gold. Shannon The Shed Geek joins Jared to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing today's shed and steel building professionals.The conversation kicks off with Shannon's remarkable journey building the Shed Geek brand and podcast network—a testament to what happens when you pour yourself completely into something you're passionate about. If you give a hundred percent of yourself to something, Shannon explains, it returns. This philosophy has guided him from procurement to sa...
2025-05-2640 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 12 - The Steel Kings: Value in the Post Pandemic Shed Industry w/Sheds Direct (Part 1)Beyond the Boom: Redefining Value in the Post-Pandemic Shed Industry - Part 2What separates truly successful shed dealers from those who merely survive? The Steel Kings podcast answers this question as host Jared Ledford welcomes Sheds Direct's JW Rucker and Marc Church for a motivational deep dive into winning strategies for 2025 in the portable building industry.The conversation kicks off with a powerful framework for success that goes beyond wishful thinking. Marc emphasizes that winning in today's market requires three essential elements: defining what success means specifically for you, creating detailed action steps to reach those...
2025-05-191h 00The Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 11 - The Steel Kings: Value in the Post Pandemic Shed Industry w/Sheds Direct (Part 1)Beyond the Boom: Redefining Value in the Post-Pandemic Shed Industry - Part 1Navigating the shed industry in a post-pandemic world requires wisdom, strategy, and strong partnerships. In this revealing conversation, Jared Ledford welcomes Sheds Direct's dynamic duo – JW Rucker (District Sales Manager) and Mark Church (Business Development Director) – who bring decades of industry expertise and infectious enthusiasm to the discussion.The conversation dives deep into how COVID fundamentally transformed the shed business, creating what Mark describes as a shift from being shed sellers to mere order takers during the pandemic boom. As JW explains, You could be b...
2025-05-1245 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 10 - The Steel Kings: The Art of Closing Metal Building Sales Secrets from Industry VeteransThe Art of Closing Metal Building Sales: Secrets from Industry VeteransWhat separates exceptional salespeople from average ones in the metal building industry? In this raw and candid conversation, Jared and Eric pull back the curtain on the strategies that have helped them sell hundreds of buildings across the country.The conversation kicks off with a crucial update on the 25% steel tariffs and how they're actually impacting the industry—contrary to what many dealers might assume. But the real gold begins when the Steel Kings dive into their proven sales methodology. You'll discover why response time is...
2025-05-0546 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 9 - The Steel Kings: AmarilloAmarilloMarket turbulence has the metal building industry on edge, but is the panic justified? In this revealing episode, Steel Kings Jared Ledford and Eric Olson cut through the noise surrounding steel tariffs and economic uncertainty to deliver practical insights that matter to dealers and manufacturers.From his hotel room in snowy Amarillo (yes, snowy Texas in April!), Eric shares how he's turning an unexpected challenge – a customer's too-visible display building attracting constant visitors – into a strategic opportunity by establishing a satellite office. Meanwhile, Jared reflects on their surprisingly strong March sales despite economic headwinds, drawing para...
2025-04-2840 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 8 - The Steel Kings: Generate More Leads Without Breaking the Bank w/Jeff Huxmann (PART 2)How Dealers and Manufacturers Can Generate More Leads Without Breaking the Bank - Part 2Jeff Huxmann from ShedHub rejoins The Steel Kings for a deep dive into the revolutionary approach transforming the shed and metal building sales landscape. At the heart of this transformation? The power of responding to customer inquiries within five critical minutes.When someone is looking at your building online, it's fresh in their head, Jeff explains. Wait thirty minutes, an hour, or until tomorrow, and there's a good chance they've completely forgotten your brand. This insight forms the foundation of ShedHub's powerful...
2025-04-2141 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 7 - The Steel Kings: Generate More Leads Without Breaking the Bank w/Jeff Huxmann (PART 1)How Dealers and Manufacturers Can Generate More Leads Without Breaking the Bank (Part 1)Struggling with lead generation for your shed or metal building business? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, The Steel Kings welcome ShedHub founder Jeff Huxmann to reveal how this groundbreaking marketplace is transforming the portable building industry.Jeff shares the origin story behind creating the first dedicated Auto Trader for sheds and explains how ShedHub has grown to generate a staggering 1.8 million impressions monthly. Every 90 seconds, a new visitor arrives looking specifically for sheds – these aren't casual browsers but motivated buyers actively se...
2025-04-1440 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 5 - The Steel Kings: Unlocking Metal Building Sales Through Smart Financing (PART 2)Unlocking Metal Building Sales Through Smart Financing (Part 2)Ever wonder why customers who promise to check with their bank rarely return? The truth is startling: traditional banks simply can not compete with specialized financing solutions for metal buildings and sheds. In this revealing conversation, Joel Oney and Katie Spears from J Money join the Steel Kings to pull back the curtain on how modern financing is revolutionizing the industry.The J Money team explains how their paperless, instant-approval platform processes applications in seconds rather than days, allowing dealers to close deals on the spot. With funding...
2025-03-3138 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 4 - The Steel Kings: Unlocking Metal Building Sales Through Smart Financing (PART 1)Unlocking Metal Building Sales Through Smart Financing (Part 1)What happens when a banker makes a U-turn on the interstate after a failed business meeting? For Joel Oney of J Money and the team at Dayton Barns, it sparked a partnership that generated nearly $5 million in additional sales over just three years.The latest Steel Kings podcast brings listeners inside this remarkable business relationship as hosts Jared Ledford and Eric Olson welcome Joel and Katie from J Money—the official studio sponsors making the podcast possible. Their story demonstrates how financing solutions specifically tailored for metal buildings ha...
2025-03-2441 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 3 - The Steel Kings: Crafting Your Building LegacyCrafting Your Building LegacyThe February lead rush is here - and Steel Kings Jared and Eric are sharing their excitement about the flood of building inquiries that arrives like clockwork each tax season. This surge of potential customers with fresh refunds and springtime dreams creates the perfect opportunity for dealers to convert leads into sales.But are you leaving money on the table by limiting your product offerings? The hosts make a compelling case for wood shed dealers to expand into steel buildings, revealing how these complementary product lines can dramatically increase your customer base...
2025-03-1742 minThe Steel Kings PodcastEpisode 1 - The Steel Kings: The Future of Metal Buildings - Navigating Change and OpportunityThe Future of Metal Buildings: Navigating Change and OpportunityWelcome to the Steel Kings Podcast, where we dive deep into the evolving world of metal buildings with industry experts Jared Ledford and Eric Olson. The inaugural episode sets the stage for what listeners can expect: candid discussions about friendships forged in business, the significance of customer service, and the strategies behind successful partnerships.As seasoned professionals, Jared and Eric share their evolution from providing wooden sheds to becoming advocates for metal structures, revealing the unique challenges and opportunities in the industry. With a focus on...
2025-03-0340 min
The Real Estate MindsetEpisode 108: How to Use Visualization Techniques to Reach Your Goals with Justin LedfordDo you know what it takes to win everything you’ve ever wanted?In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, I chat with Justin Ledford about what it takes to accomplish big goals such as winning hefty government contracts. While actually taking action is a big part of the equation, the mindset, routines, and visualizations you do every day is the equally important as it primes your mind to take the necessary physical steps.Justin also shares his favorite reads, what his morning routine is like, and wh...
2023-04-1730 min
Real Construction Owners PodcastExploring Real Estate world as a Contractor ft. Eric Rice | RCO PodcastEric is a Real Estate expert who specializes in multi-family and commercial projects. Eric has been involved in the real estate industry for more than 13 years, initially cutting his teeth in the DC metro area and Pittsburgh residential markets before breaking into the world of commercial real estate investing in 2017. This podcast explores ways to invest money in real estate as a contractor.
Topics Discussed
The journey of Eric in the real estate world
How to start as a real estate investor?
His first-ever deal
His current project
What are syndications?
Always check your referrals
How...
2022-11-0636 min
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 116 - Gencon rescheduled, Moonrakers, The Snallygaster Situation, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: A Feast for Odin (published by Z-Man Games) The Snallygaster Situation (published by Renegade Games Studios) Moonrakers (published by IV Games) They discuss Gencon's new dates for 2021, talk about the Everdell Kickstarter controversy... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Ghost Writer, Marble Knights, Mario 3D World
2021-03-241h 50
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 115 - Top 10 board games that need an expansionHost Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their Top 10 board games that need an expansion! MeepleCore is a weekly gaming podcast about board games and videos games, please follow us on social media, rate our show on your favorite podcast platform, and reach out to us via email and let us know what you think!
2021-03-161h 17
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 114 - Outriders PC demo review, Dragonscales, Scape GoatHost Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Scape Goat (published by Indie Boards & Cards) Dragonscales (published by Arcane Wonders) They played the demo to the highly anticipated game Outriders on PC and share their thoughts... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games (Root Marauder, Everdell Newleaf and Mistwood, So You've Been Eaten, Eternal Palace, Beast of Balance: Rebirth), and also Malibu Jacks, Pokemon Go collab with Pokemon TCG
2021-03-101h 37
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 113 - Dune Imperium, Merchants Cove, Ponzi Scheme, Detective Club and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Detective Club (published by Blue Orange Games) Ponzi Scheme (published by Tasty Minstrel Games Dune Imperium (published by Dire Wolf) Merchants Cove (published by Final Frontier Games) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games: Random Notes, Robinson Crusoe collectors editions, Root Marauders expansion, Vault Wars Relic Roadshow expansion, Everdell collectors edition and Newleaf expansion. Other things: Pokemon Go, Icaion, Outriders Demo
2021-03-021h 32
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 112 - Special Guest: Stephen Gibson, Art Director of Arcane Wonders!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden are joined by special guest Stephen Gibson, art director of Arcane Wonders! They talk about Stephen's work in the board game industry, as well as tons of board and video games: Grimslingers, Mage Wars, Phasmaphobia, Pacify, Destiny 2, Guild Wars 2, Outriders... ...and much more!
2021-02-231h 38
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 111 - Dune, Calico, Sanctum, Dice Miner, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Dice Miner (published by Atlas Games) Sanctum (published by Czech Games Edition) Calico (published by Flatout Games) Dune (published by Gale Force 9) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Apple Arcade, Oceanhorn 2, Asmodee Acquires board game arena, Radlands kickstarter, Human Punishment the beginning, The Forest of Radgost kickstarter, Rabbit Rabbit kickstarter
2021-02-171h 39
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 110 - Top 10 most anticipated board game for 2021Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their Top 10 most anticipated board games being released in 2021 As a bonus, they also go through a Top 5 list of board games being released in 2021 that they didn't hear about until now! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Golf Blitz, McDonalds board game toys
2021-02-091h 40
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 109 - Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade, Parley, Good Cop Bad Cop Promoted, Lost Ruins of ArnakHost Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade - published by Wizkids Parley - published by Lunatic Board Games Good Cop Bad Cop: Promoted expansion - published by Pull The Pin Games Lost Ruins of Arnak - published by Czech Games Edition Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Pull The Pin app, Monster Hunter Stories, Magicka
2021-02-011h 34
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 108 - Top 10 board games of 2020Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about their Top 10 board games of 2020 and also discuss a few 2020 releases that they wished they could have played.
2021-01-201h 59
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 107 - Castles of Tuscany, Four Humours, Dinosaur Island, Dokmus, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Dokmus - published by Renegade Games Studios Dinosaur Island - published by Pandasaurus Games Four Humours - published by Adam's Apple Games, LLC The Castles of Tuscany - published by Alea Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Bob Ross Magic The Gathering Cards, Pokemon Go, Mario Kart Live Circuit
2021-01-131h 40
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 106 - Court of Miracles, Cursed Court, GoodCritters, Llama, Top 5 board games with food, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Court of Miracles (Lucky Duck Games), Cursed Court (Atlas Games), GoodCritters (Arcane Wonders), Llama (Amigo) Then they go over their top 5 board games that have food... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Malibu Jacks, MagiQuest
2021-01-052h 21
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 105 - Ulm, Tapestry, Veiled Fate, over 30 games we are excited that are releasing soon, and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Ulm (R&R Games), Tapestry (Stonemaier Games), and Veiled Fate (IV Games) The crew curated a list of over 30 board games being released around this time and talk about them... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Genshin Impact
2020-12-153h 00
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 104 - Folklore, Terror Below, Three Top 5 lists, We interpret rap lyrics, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Terror Below (Renegade Game Studios), Saint Petersburg 2nd Edition (Z-Man Games), and Folklore: The Affliction (Greenbrier Games) Better late than never they discuss their favorite Halloween movies, go through three Top 5 themed board game lists, see who can interpret rap lyrics the best... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Genshin Impact, Understanding Rap Lyrics book, The Babysitter movie, Borderlands 3
2020-11-253h 10
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 103 - Masters of Renaissance, Pan Am, Crypt, Ragusa, Colt Super Express, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Masters of Renaissance (Cranio Creations), Pan Am (Funko Games), Crypt (Road To Infamy Games), Ragusa (Capstone Games), and Colt Super Express (Ludonaute) Then, each host present their own unique Top 5 list that the others wouldn't have made... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Remnant: From the Ashes, No Man's Sky, Microsoft buys Bethesda
2020-11-142h 38
Beyond the BusinessBTB- Tom Ledford- Zaxby's- Part IIAiring on Halloween 2020, this episode of Beyond the Business rejoins Tom Ledford, Zaxby's licensee. This episode follows the chronology of Tom's relationship and experience with the Zaxby's franchise. Tom's journey shows persistence and he incorporates that attribute in his personal philosophy. People, presence, and persistence encompass Tom's leadership style.
2020-11-0226 minBeyond the BusinessBTB Tom Ledford- Zaxby'sEric and Leslie welcome this week's guest Tom Ledford on Beyond the Business. Tom is a licensee of Zaxby's restaurants here in Charleston, SC. In this episode he shares stories from his upbringing and formative years. We discuss the constant questioning and deliberation of youth, the strength of negative motivators, and the audibles we are often forced to call when uncertainty arises. In college Tom developed a vision of a future where he loves his work and applied himself to reach his goals. Dedication and a hard work ethic, if developed and committed to, will result in good things.
2020-10-2723 min
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 102 - Architects of the West Kingdom, Ecos, Top 5 Metal Games, Game show time, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Architects of the West Kingdom (Garphill Games), Ecos: First Continent (Alderac Entertainment Group), and Tash-Kalar (Czech Games Editions / Z-Man Games) Since they have went through their Top 5 games with plastic and wood components, its time for their Top 5 metal board games (but this can be interpreted many ways), they do a fun game show using Gamewright's Over/Under board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode:
2020-10-212h 58
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 101 - A War of Whispers, Back to the Future: BiT, Online Conventions, Top 5 Abstract Games and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: A War of Whispers (Starling Games), Kingswood (25th Century Games), Honga (HABA), and Back to the Future: Back In Time (Funko Games) There are tons of online conventions this year, the guys discuss the pros and cons, and what they have liked so far about them, They go over their top 5 favorite abstract board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Among Us, Kentucky D...
2020-10-063h 09
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 100 - Top 20 Board Games of all time!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford and George Breden go through their Top 20 Board Games of all time! We want to thank everyone of our listeners for motivating us to keep going and sticking with us these 4+ years! Being a bi-weekly podcast, reaching 100 episodes is a tremendous feat and we are grateful to have ears that enjoy tuning in. Please help support the show by giving us a rating on Apple Podcasts, our Facebook page, and anywhere you see our show listed! Thanks again, and please let us know what...
2020-09-103h 06
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 99 - The Night Cage, The Deadlies, Carnival of Monsters, summer board game release previews, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Carnival of Monsters (AMIGO), The Deadlies (Smirk & Dagger), The Night Cage (Smirk & Dagger) Boardgamegeek has a summer release preview list - the gang goes through that list and highlights over 30 games that they are excited about... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Monster Hunter Worlds with Emerson Matsuuchi, Ascension Tactics kickstarter, Tabletop Tycoon
2020-08-182h 36
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 98 - Bullet, Bristol 1350, Guest Tony Gulotti from CGE, Top 5 interesting subject matter games, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Bullet Heart (Level 99 games), Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery (Gale Force 9), and Bristol 1350 (Facade Games) They interview and have some fun chatter with special guest Tony Gulotti (Czech Games Edition, also co-designer of Yashima), the crew and Tony run through their Top 5 board games that made them interested in its subject matter... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Brawl Stars, Cat...
2020-08-013h 18
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 97 - Viral, Fuji Flush, Just One, Flotilla, Top 5 lengthy board games, and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Viral (Arcane Wonders), Fuji Flush (Stronghold Games), Just One (Repos Production), Jamaica (Game Works / Asmodee), Flotilla(Wizkids) They run through their Top 5 favorite lengthy board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Imperial Assault, Civilization board game, bill and Ted: face the music, Terraforming Mars Big Box, Playstation 5, Freedom 5, Tales of Barbaria
2020-07-102h 34
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 96 - Planet Unknown, Smartphone Inc, Bargain Quest, Top 5 innovative board games, and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Smartphone Inc (Arcane Wonders), Planet Unknown (Adam's Apple Games), and Bargain Quest (Renegade Games) They discuss the Spiel Des Jahres nominees and vote on which they think will win each award, go through their Top 5 favorite innovative board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy War of the Visions, Destiny 2, Monster Hunter Worlds, Brawl Stars
2020-06-252h 53
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 95 - Nova Luna, Trial by Trolley, ShipShape, Trails of Tucana, Belratti, Top 5 real time games...and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Nova Luna (Stronghold Games), Trial by Trolley (Skybound Games), ShipShape (Calliope Games), Trails of Tucana (Aporta Game), Belratti (Mogel-Verlag) They run through their Top 5 Favorite Real-Time games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Dragon Raja, Guards of Atlantis II, Steampunk Rally Fusion, Boardgamegeek Golden Geek Winners
2020-06-082h 51
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 94 - Icaion, The Crew, 14th Golden Geek Awards, Top 5 Favorite Publishers...and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Icaion (Tabula Games), Smith's of Winterforge (Rule & Make), and The Crew (KOSMOS) Then, even though the winners have since be released (was a week late at posting this episode) the guys give their thoughts about the 14th Annual Golden Geek Award Nominees, they run through their Top 5 favorite board game publishers... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, War of the Visions Final Fantasy Brave...
2020-05-122h 30
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 93 - Asmodee changes controversy, Top 5 favorite "go-to" games, Richard the Lionheart, and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Ya Blew It! (Wonder Forge), Richard the Lionheart (CMON), and Hunting Party (Seaborn Games) They discuss the Asmodee controversy concerning price increases and parts replacement policy changes and whether any company should replace your game parts, then they go through their Top 5 favorite "go-to" board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: BarBEARian Battlegrounds expansion, Steampunk Rally Fusion expansion, Final Fantasy 7 remake demo, EPIC card...
2020-04-212h 31
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 92 - Surviving the Coronavirus, The American Tabletop Awards 2020 winners, games we have been playing, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts, Eric Ledford, and George Breden talk about games and things they have been up to during the Coronavirus quarantine, discuss The American Tabletop 2020 award winners, and more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Crown of Emara, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Destiny 2
2020-04-0344 min
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Presents: Tim Talks EP1 - A Crash Course In PodcastingHost Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), talks about podcasting from the technical side in episode 1 of MeepleCore Presents: Tim Talks. Learn what gear and processes MeepleCore use to record, produce and post process their podcast. Get tips and tricks, and some basic understanding of podcasting in general.
2020-03-0330 min
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 91 - Too Many Bones, How gaming has changed for us, Riddle me this Batman, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts, Eric Ledford, George Breden, and local guest Kat Bell begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Clans of Caledonia (Karma Games), Tribes: Dawn of Humanity (KOSMOS), and Too Many Bones (Chip Theory Games) Then the group talks about how board gaming has changed for them over the years, they run through a list of riddles and try to solve as many as possible... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Battle of Polytopia, Ascension, Mario Kart iOS, Board Game...
2020-02-133h 02
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 90 - Detective City of Angels, Game Reviewer expectations, Top 5 kids games adults will enjoy, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) and co-hosts Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford, and George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Detective: City of Angels (Van Ryder Games), Medium (Greater Than Games), and We're Doomed! (Breaking Games) They discuss board game reviewer expectations: from how many times a game should be played before reviewing to opinions on free copies of games, etc. They go through their Top 5 kids games that adults will enjoy... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Ascension, Letter Jam app...
2020-01-292h 44
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 89 - Sorcerer, Top 5 board games you haven't heard of, we interview our guest, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts, Eric Ledford, George Breden, and local guest Kat Bell begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Sorcerer (White Wizard Games), Cyclades (Matagot), and One Deck Dungeon (Asmadi Games) We get to know Kat through some light interview questions about her board gaming interests, go through our Top 5 board games you haven't heard of... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Rise of Skywalker, Borderlands 3, The Witcher, Roomba, Dice Tower 2020 Kickstarter, Treasure Island Captain Silver exp, Final Fantasy 7 remake, Roll...
2020-01-153h 28
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 88 - Wavelength, 2019 year in review, Top 10 games played in 2019, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts, Eric Ledford, and George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Great Western Trail (eggertspiele), Cutthroat Caverns: Anniversary Edition (Smirk & Dagger), and Wavelength (Palm Court) 2020 is only a few weeks away so the crew reminisce in their 2019 year in review. They go through their Top 10 games played in 2019...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Last Cloudia, Ghostbusters Afterlife, Amazon Alexa Ticket to Ride Skill, Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion
2019-12-202h 48
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 87 - Everdell Pearlbrook, Hey Robot Podcast Play through, Top 5 Water Themed Board Games, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford, and George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Everdell Pearlbrook expansion (Starling Games), Wreck Raiders (Kids Table BG), Freshwater Fly (Bellwether Games) Since these games all have something in common, they go through their Top 5 favorite water themed board games! Then they play through Hey Robot, a recently successful Kickstarter game where you must get Amazon's Alexa to say specific words... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Last Cloudia, Zelda Breath...
2019-11-262h 31
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 86 - Warehouse 13, Board Gaming Etiquette, Top 5 Guilty Pleasure board games, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford, and George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Trade on the Tigris (Tasty Minstrel Games), Awkward Guests (Megacorpin Games), and Warehouse 13: The Board Game (Infinite Dreams Gaming) Then the crew talks about Board Gaming Etiquette - allowing take backs, cocked dice, assisting opponents with strategies, etc, Go through their Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Riot Games, Detective: Season 1, Cards Against Humanity opens board game cafe...
2019-11-123h 11
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 85 - The AlphaBEST top list of board games! Our pick for each letter... and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford, and George Breden go through the alphabet, letter by letter, and give you their board game picks for each in this special episode of the MeepleCore Podcast. The AlphaBEST list of board games!
2019-10-232h 59
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 84 - Rise of Tribes, Jetpack Joyride, Essen 2019 games preview, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Rise of Tribes (Breaking Games), Jetpack Joyride (Lucky Duck Games), and the Chicago Express expansion and queenie (Queen Games) They go through over 30+ games that they are excited to see that will make their debut at Essen 2019... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Wingspan expansion, Carla Cat cafe TV show starring Mayim Bailik from Big Bang Theory, Mansions of Madness escape room
2019-10-132h 13
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 83 - Cartographers, Managing a game collection, Top 5 games with gimmicks, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale (Thunderworks Games), Horrified (Ravensburger), and Drop it! (KOSMOS) Managing a board game collection is a big deal. The gang talks tips and tricks, discuss culling games, how to store them, buying and selling, etc. Then, they go over their Top 5 board games that have gimmicks... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Everdell expansions, Terra Mystica Expansion...
2019-09-242h 51
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 82 - Lockup, Tapestry controversy, Top 5 games for 3 players, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Lockup: A Roll Player Tale (Thunderworks Games), Shifty Eyed Spies (Big G Creative), and Fire In The Library (Weird Giraffe Games) Tapestry by Stonemaier Games has caused a lot of controversy and uproar with boardgamegeek users in a battle to rate the game 1's vs 10's, we go through our Top 5 favorite games to play with three players... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed...
2019-09-092h 22
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 81 - Market Saturation, Superfight 90's play through, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Welkin (Ankama), The Menace Among Us (Smirk & Dagger), and Letter Jam (Czech Games Edition) Is the board game market too saturated, and will the bubble burst? The team gives their thoughts on this hotly debated topic, then they play Superfight 90's deck live on the podcast... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Blacklist Games Contra board game, IDW Bomberman board game...
2019-08-262h 50
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 80 - Gencon 2019 recap, Metal Gear Solid board game, God of War card game, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden recap all their experiences at Gencon 2019 and talk about all the games they played, which is a huge list! Dragonscales, God of War Card Game, District 9, Aliens, Last bastion, Tiny Towns, Rune Stones, Dilluvia Project, Dragon Dice, Dungeon Academy, Time Chase, Metal Gear Solid board game, TEAM3, Klask and 4 player Klask, Misty, Kawaii, Patchwork Doodle, Zombicide Invader, A Song of Ice & Fire, Drop it!, Cobra Paw, Dragon Gyas, Cthulhu Death May Die, Meeple Party, Horrified Other games and topics...
2019-08-123h 10
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 79 - Gencon 2019 preview, CMON Teburu, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: The big Score (Van Ryder Games), Inoka (XYZ Game labs), and Wooly Whammoth (Smirk & Dagger Games) The team talks about the recent announcement of CMON's Teburu game system and share their initial thoughts, they go through their list of over 40+ games that will be shown off at Gencon 2019... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Dragonquest Builders 2, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius...
2019-07-243h 01
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 78 - Arraial, Game components top 5s, Podcast Playthrough of We Need To talk, and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Arraial (MEBO + Pandasaurus Games), One Key (Libellud), and Heaven & Ale (Eggertspiele) Next, the team goes through multiple Top 5 gaming components lists for Wood, plastic and custom dice, run through a Podcast Playthrough of the Intervention party game "We Need To Talk" (Smirk & Laughter Games)... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Dwellings of Eldervale Kickstarter, Dice Tower awards, Walking Dead Comic...
2019-07-163h 01
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 77 - Origins 2019 recap, Top 5 board game components, Brass Birmingham, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host Eric Ledford, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Noctiluca (Z-Man Games), Brass: Birmingham (Roxley), and Shobu (Smirk & Laughter Games) Next, they recap their trip to Origins 2019 game fair and talk about their experiences attending the con and being members of the press, run through their Top 5 favorite board game components... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: War of the Visions, Middara kickstarter, Monster Hunter movie, Indianapolis Childrens Museum, Tzaar, Punct, We’re...
2019-06-301h 58
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 76 - Wildlands, Steampunk Rally, Luck in board games, game show time!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Steampunk Rally (Roxley Games), Alhambra (Queen Games), and Wildlands (Osprey Games) Next, they discuss luck in board games, from dice to cards, mitigation to perfect knowledge; how much luck is too much luck? Play a TV game show style game testing their knowledge of board game rankings... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward, Gamegenic Ingenious...
2019-06-102h 48
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 75 - Origins 2019 games preview, boardgamegeek Origins pre-orders, The Faceless, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: The Thing (USAopoly), The Faceless (Alter Ego Games), and Lifeboat (Gorilla Games) The group talks about the boardgamegeek pre-order system that's starting with conventions, Origins 2019 is just around the corner, so the group goes through tons of games that they are excited to check out at the con... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Tetris 99, Skyrim Miniatures game, Spiel D...
2019-05-292h 39
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 74 - Wingspan, Can a game be too balanced, Top 5 youtube binges, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and returning guest George Breden begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Council of Blackthorn (Great Northern Games), Ticket to Ride: New York (Days of Wonder), and Wingspan (Stonemaier Games) Then the group discuss if a board game can be too balanced, give you their top 5 youtube channels / topics that they binge watch... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Diablo 3, Solo a Star Wars Story, Origins game fair, Sonic the...
2019-05-152h 51
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 73 - Roll Player VS Sagrada, Dreamscape, Top 5 youtube rabbit holes, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Not Alone (Geek Attitude Games), Sagrada (Floodgate Games), and Dreamscape (Slyex) Two games go INTO THE PIT but only one comes out alive! In this episode we have Roll Player VS Sagrada, the crew go through their Top 5 Youtube rabbit holes... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Star Wars IX, Origins game fair math trade, God of War card game, Mario Odyssey, D...
2019-04-303h 11
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 72 - Crusaders, LexiCon 2019, Top 5 coop video games, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), Co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and special local guest George Breden begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Room 25 (Matagot), Lift it! (USAopoly), and Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done (Tasty Minstrel Games) Then they recap their visit to the LexiCon 2019 gaming convention, run through their Top 5 coop video games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kingdom Death Monster, Mario Odyssey, Borderlands 3, Unearth expansion, Game of Thrones, March of the Ants kickstarter
2019-04-153h 20
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 71 - Board game house rules discussion, Top 5 board games you would live in, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), Co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford, and special local guest George Breden begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Papua (Devir Games), In the Name of Odin (NSKN Games), and Shadows over Camelot with the Merlin's Company expansion (Days of Wonder) Then they discuss house rules in board games, which ones are good, which ones are too much, do they generally like or dislike them, etc, run through their Top 5 board games that they would live in (and why)... ...and much more! Other...
2019-03-252h 52
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 70 - Champions of Hara, Top 5 Video game pet peeves, Podcast Playthrough of Crack the CaseHost Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: The Mind (Pandasaurus Games), Nut So Fast (Smirk & Laughter Games), and Champions of Hara (Greenbrier Games) Then they go through their Top 5 Video Game Pet Peeves, play through the classic game Crack The Case in this rendition of Podcast Playthrough... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Mario Odyssey, Dead Last, Tumblin' Dice, Halo, Volition card game, Funko pop board games, black...
2019-03-112h 41
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 69 - Nemesis, New segment Into The Pit, Top 5 board game pet peeves, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: When I Dream (Asmodee Editions), Modern Art (CMON), and Nemesis (Awaken Realms) After that they introduce a new segment called "Into The Pit!" where they pit two similar games against each other and see which comes out on top. This episode pits Rock Paper Wizard vs Cash N Guns 2nd edition. Then they talk about their Top 5 board game pet peeves... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed...
2019-02-222h 45
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 68 - Board gaming on a budget, Top 5 expansions, Treasure Island, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Barenpark (Mayfair Games, Lookout Games), Dale of Merchants (Fullcap Games), and Treasure Island (Matagot) After that they gang gives tips and tricks on how to board game on a budget, they run through their Top 5 favorite board game expansions... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Nintendo Switch, Round1, Main Event, Dice Tower Kickstarter 2019, Castles of Burgundy reprint, Yokahama Duel, Food Chain Magnate...
2019-02-052h 28
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 67 - Eric plays Warmachine, 2018 year in review, Top 5 2018 game releases, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Concordia (Rio Grande Games), Inis (Asmodee), and Warmachine (Privateer Press) After that they give their year in review of 2018 for board games - surprises, disappointments, favorites, etc, go through their top five 2018 board game releases, experience the Jelly Belly jellybean challenge... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Destiny 2, Nintendo Switch, Thrown Kickstarter, Christian T. Petersen leaves Fantasy Flight Games
2019-01-142h 28
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 66 - Everdell, board and video game collectors editions, Unpub playthrough, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Everdell (Starling Games), Fist of Dragonstones: Tavern Edition (Stronghold Games), and Trapwords (Czech Games Edition) Then they discuss board game and video game collectors editions: what they like, don't like, and if they are worth it...they run through a play-through of the game Unpub: The unpublished/published card game... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Guild Wars 2, Destiny 2, Katy Perry in Final...
2018-12-262h 24
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 65 - Playmats discussion, Top 5 Holiday Gifts double feature, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Wasteland Express Delivery Service (Pandasaurus Games), Jorvik (Stronghold Games) and Luna (Tasty Minstrel Games) Then they discuss all things playmats for CCGs and Board games; what are their favorites, are they necessary, what should you look for in a playmat, run through two Top 5 lists for Holiday Gifts, one for board games and one for everything else... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode:...
2018-12-042h 45
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 64 - Escape Rooms, Top 5 board game designers, Diablo Immortal controversy, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Merlin (Queen Games), Dice Forge (Libellud), and Domaine (Mayfair Games) Then they discuss the controversy that occured during the announcement of Diablo Immortal at BlizzCon 2018, talk about their Top 5 favorite board game designers and what games put them on the list, discuss all things about Escape Rooms from how board game versions compare to what they would like to see in the future... ...and much more! Other games and topics bri...
2018-11-163h 08
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 63 - Horror movies that need a board game, Michael Strogoff, Stroop, Swordcrafters, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Michael Strogoff (Devir Games), Stroop (Grand Gamer's Guild), and Swordcrafters (Adam's Apple Games) After the crew discusses their Halloween inspired topic: Horror Movies that need a board game (that don't already have one), they play a fun game show style game live... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Star Ocean Anamnesis, Stardew Valley, Legendary: Venom, Mice and Mystics, Tidal Blades, Titanic
2018-11-012h 33
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 62 - Endeavor Age of Sail, CinCity Con 2018, Essen 2018 games preview, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Unusual Suspects (CMON), Vegas Dice Game (Ravensburger), Endeavor: Age of Sail (Grand Gamers Guild) After that Tim and Eric recap their experience at CinCity Con 2018 and then the crew go through the Essen 2018 games and talk about the ones they are excited about... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Ice Nine Kills, Venom, Bad Times at El Royale, Overwatch, Star Ocean, Mr Rhee K...
2018-10-232h 20
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 61 - Gaia, Tower of Madness, TIME Stories, live playthrough of Before there were Stars, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Gaia (TIKI Editions Inc.), Tower of Madness (Smirk and Dagger), T.I.M.E Stories (Space Cowboys / Asmodee) After that its a live playthrough of Before There Were Stars... by Smirk and Laughter games! Prepare for some crazy stories from the MeepleCore podcast as they play their way through this story telling game for the first time... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode:...
2018-10-092h 38
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 60 - Dragoncon 2018, Coop board game difficulty, Top 5 things we want to learn, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Lotus (Renegade Games, Yokohama (Tasty Minstrel Games), and Remnants (Fireside Games) Matt talks about his trip to Dragoncon 2018, the gang discusses co-op board game difficulty and if a game can be too hard or too easy, then they give some crazy answers to this episodes Top 5 "Things we want to learn"... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Cardistry, Queen Essen Games Kickstarter, Dark...
2018-09-072h 41
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 59 - Carthage, Dropmix, Saloon Tycoon, GenCon 2018 recap, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Carthage (SAS Creative), Dropmix (Hasbro), Saloon Tycoon and its Ranch Expansion (Van Ryder Games) They then recap their experiences and games they played at Gencon 2018... ...and much more!!! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Heroes Arena, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Pen and Teller, Shazam, Machi Koro Legacy, Catan, Dark Souls 3 beaten with dance pad, Potion Explosion expansion, Skylands Kickstarter
2018-08-222h 42
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Gencon 2018 Bonus EpisodeTim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and Matt RoBear are joined by special guests: designer Emerson Matsuuchi (Century, Reef, Volt, Specter Ops), Ann Pohl (Boardgame Corner), and Roy Cannaday (Epic Gaming Night podcast), to talk about Gencon 2018 and other very cool things! This episode was recorded on Sunday August 5th at 11 am Est at Gencon 2018
2018-08-0655 min
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 58 - Gencon preview, Overturn kickstarter controversy, Top 5, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Bottom of the 9th (Greater Than Games), Mord im Arosa (Zoch Verlag), and King of the Hill: The Dwarf Throne (Orca Jocs) They talk about the controversy surrounding the Overturn Kickstarter, give you their picks on the games releasing at GenCon 2018, run through their Top 5 things you should do at GenCon... ...and much more!!! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Planetside 2, Ice Nine Kills, Fallout board g...
2018-07-242h 41
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 57 - Pioneer Days, Publisher Praise IELLO, Dark Mages live playthrough and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Overseers (Greenbrier Games), Barbearian Battlegrounds (Greenbrier Games, and Pioneer Days (Tasty Minstrel Games). Then they share their feelings on games with fold out instructions booklets, give KUDOS to IELLO in his episodes Publisher Praise segment, run through a live play of a game that they have never played before: Dark Mages... ...and much more!!! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Planetside 2, Dragon's Crown, Dice Tower 2017...
2018-07-102h 44
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 56 - Origins 2018 recap, Gizmos by CMON, Top 5 Family TripsHost Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Star Wars: Empire vs Rebellion (Fantasy Flight Games), Blue Moon City (Fantasy Flight Games), and Gizmos (CMON) Then, Matt talks about the cruise he went on and Tim and Eric recap Origins 2018. After that the crew run down their Top 5 family trips... ....and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Planetside 2, Netrunner ending, Elder Scrolls 6, E3, Anthem, Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 2 re...
2018-06-282h 46
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 55 - Publisher Praise: Fantasy Flight Games, Origins 2018 Math Trade, Top 5 magazines!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Millennium Blades (Level 99 Games), Roll Player Monsters & Minions Exp (Thunderworks Games), and Sunrise City (Clever Mojo Games) Then Eric and Tim go over their Origins 2018 Math Trade results, the crew gives kudos to Fantasy Flight Games in the newest Publisher Praise segment, and they finish the show by talking about their Top 5 favorite magazines... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Childish Gambino, O'Shea's...
2018-06-122h 29
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 54 - Origins 2018 preview, Superfight round 2, Star Wars Han Solo Card Game, and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: In The Year of the Dragon (Ravensburger), Senshi (Arcane Wonders), Star Wars Han Solo Card Game (Hasbro), and Cacao (Z-man Games) Then they voice their annoyances with games that copy their card effects into the rulebook with no FAQs or clarifications, talk about the games they are excited to make a debut at Origins 2018, and have ROUND 2 of their Super Fight battle! ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly d...
2018-05-292h 43
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 53 - Do new Editions of games ruin your investment, Dice Tower 2017 awards, TOP SECRET TOPIC!!!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Vikings: Raid & Conquer (High Roller Games), Spirit of the Rice Paddy (APE Games), Luxor (Queen Games) Then they give their predictions for the Dice Tower 2017 awards, discuss if new editions of games ruin your investments and if its resonable to require upgrades to still use your old product for new editions, and whats this....a TOP SECRET TOPIC!?!!?!!?! ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode:
2018-05-162h 29
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 52 - Fireball Island, LexiCon 2018, Top 5 Fantasy Pets, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Garden Dice (Meridae Games), Santiago (AMIGO), and the Fireball Island Prototype (Restoration Games) Next they go over the winners of the Golden Geek 2018 awards and give their opinions, recap their experiences at the LexiCon 2018 Gaming Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, talk about their Top 5 Fantasy Pets (that they would like to have)... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: WizKids Fury of Dracula 4th Edition, N...
2018-05-022h 27
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast LexiCon 2018 Bonus Episode Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host Eric Ledford are at the LexiCon 2018 Gaming Convention in Lexington, KY and are joined by Travis Reynolds from Queen games, Sean Killeen from Boards and Bourbon, and their friend Gary Mayes. They talk upcoming Queen games, Fireball Island, RPGs, board games and more!
2018-04-221h 06
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 51 - Star Wars The Last Jedi, Publisher Praise for Arcane Wonders, Top 5 Star Wars Characters, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Dream Home (Rebel/Asmodee), Word Slam (KOSMOS), and Kingsburg (Stratelibri) Next, they give their publisher praise to Arcane Wonders and discuss all their wonderful games and products, Eric finally got a chance to see Star Wars The Last Jedi so the crew gives their review of the movie, and finally they go over their Top 5 favorite characters from the Star Wars universe... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly d...
2018-04-183h 03
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 50 - 2nd year anniversary, Publisher Praise: GF9, What makes a game a classic, and more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Dungeon Lords (Czech Games Edition), a Game of Thrones 2nd edition board game (Fantasy Flight Games), and La Granja (Stronghold) Next they pay their respects in a new topic called Publisher Praise, where they single out a company and talk about the games they love from them - this episode its Gale Force 9! After that they revisit a topic from the first episode of MeepleCore and discuss what makes a game a classic...
2018-04-062h 02
MeepleCore podcastMeepleCore Podcast Episode 49 - Violence in Video Games, iOS app changes, Battle for Sularia Reign of Terror Kickstarter Preview and much more!Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts Matt RoBear and Eric Ledford begin the show with a few first impressions for the board games: Pictomania, New Salem, and the now classic - Citadels Next they give you their Kickstarter preview of Battle for Sularia: Reign of Terror. Talk about Apple's changes to loot boxes in apps and what that could mean for your favorite mobile games, tackle the controversial subject of violence in video games, give you their Top 5 Violence video games, ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode:
2018-03-192h 25