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Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 11 Tangential ThoughtsSupport the show2025-06-251h 18Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 10 Life With Kids and Star WarsSupport the show2025-06-111h 52Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 9 All Your BasesSupport the show2025-05-281h 09Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 8 Spirit IslandFunkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 8: Spirit IslandThis week, Paul and Chris take a deep dive into Spirit Island, the critically acclaimed cooperative board game where you play as powerful spirits defending your island from colonizing invaders. We’re talking favorite spirits, combos, expansions, and what makes this game such a standout in the co-op genre. If you love strategy, synergy, and flipping the script on typical board game tropes, this one’s for you. Time to push back the blight and reclaim the land!Support the show2025-05-141h 50Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 7 Marvel ChampionsFunkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7: Marvel ChampionsSuit up! This week, Paul and Chris dive into Marvel Champions: The Card Game, one of the hottest cooperative games around. We’re talking favorite heroes, toughest villains, best expansions, and why this game keeps hitting our table again and again. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned SHIELD agent, there’s plenty of deck-slinging fun in this episode. Avengers, assemble... at the game table!Support the show2025-04-291h 26Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 6 HobbyingFunkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: HobbyingThis week, Paul and Chris get hands-on with the creative side of tabletop gaming—painting minis, building terrain, organizing card collections, and all the other oddly satisfying rituals we call hobbying. Whether it’s a meditative brush session or a late-night kitbash gone wrong, we’re celebrating the ways players bring their personal touch to the games they love. Glue your fingers together and join us!Support the show2025-04-151h 42
Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastOf The Forgotten Realms: The Forgotten Junior Adventurer's Log 6: Ortok's "Secret" Quest! (Part 2)The Forgotten Junior Adventurers head out on a "secret" quest to retrieve a crystal capable of deactivating the mythals of Candlekeep.This session's natural 20 shoutout is the Funkatronic Rex Podcast! After a holiday hiatus, the Funkatronic Rex podcast returns for season 2 wtih new hosts, Paul and Chris -- good friends of the shop since the beginning. https://funkatronicrex.comTheme music by The Little Room BandAmbient Music by Alexander Nakarada2025-04-031h 45Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 5 Role-Playing GamesFunkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5: Roll for Initiative – Let’s Talk RPGsIn this episode, Paul and Chris venture into the wild world of Role-Playing Games! From classic campaigns to offbeat one-shots, we’re talking about what makes RPGs magical—storytelling, character creation, total chaos, and that one friend who always plays a chaotic neutral bard. Whether you’re deep in a decades-long campaign or just curious about how to get started, this episode’s for you. Grab your dice, your character sheet, and let’s get nerdy!Support the show2025-04-011h 34
Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastOf The Forgotten Realms: The Forgotten Junior Adventurer's Log 6: Ortok's "Secret" Quest! (Part1)Ortok rallies the interns for an adventure to find a crystal that will deactivate the mythals of Candelkeep. But first they need to put their heads together to figure out where they can find one. If only they had access to a grand library with the greatest collection of the knowledge of the realms...This session's natural 20 shoutout is the Funkatronic Rex Podcast! After a holiday hiatus, the Funkatronic Rex podcast returns for season 2 wtih new hosts, Paul and Chris -- good friends of the shop since the beginning. https://funkatronicrex.comTheme music by The Little R...2025-03-201h 36Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 3 Board Games pt1Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3: Board Games Bonanza (Part 1)It’s time to talk board games! In the first half of this two-part deep dive, Paul and Chris break down what makes board gaming such a powerhouse in the tabletop world. From quick party games to deep strategy epics, we’re covering what we love, what’s trending, and why board games continue to bring people together. Stay tuned for part two—there’s way too much to cover in just one episode!Support the show2025-03-181h 13Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 4 Board Games pt2Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 4: Board Games Bonanza (Part 2)We’re back for Part 2 of our board game deep dive! Paul and Chris continue the discussion, diving into favorite mechanics, underrated gems, and the ever-growing world of modern board gaming. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore strategist, there’s something here for you. Grab a seat at the table and let’s keep the game night rolling!Support the show2025-03-181h 40Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 1 Card GamesFunkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1: A New Season, New Hosts, Same ChaosWe’re back! After a holiday hiatus, the Funkatronic Rex Podcast returns for Season 2 with new hosts, Paul and Chris—good friends of the shop since the beginning. Join us as we kick off the new season, talk about what’s ahead for the podcast, and, of course, dive into all things tabletop. In this episode, we’re focusing on card games—what’s hot, what we’re playing, and why they keep us coming back for more. It’s a fre...2025-03-051h 28Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreFunkatronic Rex Podcast: Season 2 Episode 2 Tabletop War GamesFunkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 2: Rolling Dice & Pushing MinisThis week, we’re diving into the world of tabletop war games! From massive armies clashing on the battlefield to small skirmish games packed with strategy, Paul and Chris break down what makes war gaming such a unique and addictive part of the hobby. Whether you're a seasoned general or just war-curious, we’ve got plenty to talk about. Grab your tape measure, roll some dice, and let’s get tactical!Support the show2025-03-051h 41Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 16: MODERN CLASSICS IN BOARD GAMINGTHANK YOU, EVERYONE!With Lord Vader (Mike) unfortunately out sick, We are blessed by the presence of our good friend, acclaimed board game aficionado, and full time chef, SAUL! Micheal and Court get some Disney Lorcana lore, the upcoming MARVEL release for Magic the Gathering, dish about the CATAN National Qualifier hosted at Funk, as well as the fun world record attempt of LARGEST TTRPG EVER PLAYED! MAIN TOPIC:Games like CATAN, Pandemic, DIXIT, Arkham Horror, and Ticket To Ride, so frequently appear on the shelves of board gamers, along with box art that s...2024-11-052h 13Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 15: THE HAUNTED WELL - OUR CUSTOM D&D ADVENTURE!Haunted wells, death, snake blood, and a giant pickle! What?! The Funk crew plays a custom Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure and it goes...well? Join in the fun as Hiroko hosts a custom, self-designed adventure The Haunted Well with the rest of the Funkatronic crew! It gets deadly!If you want to run this adventure with your friends, then you need to jump on and join our Patreon! Each and every week, Hiroko is designing a new one-shot adventure as part of our ongoing Weekly One-Shot exclusives! LINKS:Funkatronicrex.com2024-10-221h 24Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 14: GAMING ON A BUDGETEpisode 14! Getting creative on a budget. This episode is graced with the presence of our good friend, Garrett! He is a well versed tabletop player and knowledgeable man in the ways of Funkatronic. He joins the crew to discuss ways to play your desired games no matter what your financial situation may be. - News & Upcoming - Join the crew while we prep for the National Qualifier of CATAN!- Ho...2024-10-082h 16
Forgotten Tales: Rime of the Frostmaiden - A D&D PodcastBK3CH14: Lightning The MoodThe Unbroken continue to explore the Caves of Hunger, the come upon a city called the Necropolis. What strange mysteries does this city hold? Also, did somebody say dodgeball?
This session's natural 20 shout-out goes to The Funkatronic Rex Podcast. Funkatronic Rex is our go-to game store located here in Phoenix and they started a podcast! The Funkatronix Rex Podcast is where a few self-proclaimed piratical nerds running a friendly local game store discuss the board, card and tabletop gaming community they love and serve. They tend to be the goofy, gregarrious and non-grindy gaming...2024-09-261h 51Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 13: THE STORY OF LOREHAMMEREpisode 13! Lucky 13 brings a special guest! It is with great pleasure and gratitude that we present this special episode to y’all. Joining the Funk crew is our good buddy Chris, amazing painter, gaming aficionado, fellow audio man, and also we have Mark from the highly rated podcast, Lorehammer!Mark and his friends began the Lorehammer podcast in 2017 and produced 100 episodes initially. The podcast hit #1 in the hobby podcast category on Apple Podcasts and they were offered an exclusive deal with Spotify. After a couple year break, the boys are bac...2024-09-232h 05Forgotten Tales: Rime of the Frostmaiden - A D&D PodcastBK3CH13: Cave ConundrumThe Unbroken continue making their trek through the Caves of Hunger on their search for the weather changing device. But what dark, large and menacing creatures will they awaken in this deadly dark?
This session's natural 20 shout-out goes to The Funkatronic Rex Podcast. Funkatronic Rex is our go-to game store located here in Phoenix and they started a podcast! The Funkatronix Rex Podcast is where a few self-proclaimed piratical nerds running a friendly local game store discuss the board, card and tabletop gaming community they love and serve. They tend to be the goofy...2024-09-101h 34Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 12 Part 2: BATTLETECH, BATTLETECH, BATTLETECH!Episode 12 Part 2! The Battletech journey continues! The most heavy metal episode yet. It’s mech time, baby! Mike and Court are joined by two fantastic friends, Casner and Myles, and they chat about all things Battletech. The lore, the accessibility, Clan vs. Inner Sphere, and what makes Battletech such a beloved game system after 40 years. - MAIN TOPIC CONTINUED: BATTLETECH, BATTLETECH, BATTLETECH! - With Catalyst Game Labs now delivering on their amazingly successful Kickstarter campaign, it’s time for dudes...2024-09-091h 06
Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastOf The Forgotten Realms: BK3, App. D: I Dream of Eirik! (Part 2)The Forgotten must get to the bottom of what is happening to Eirik's mother.This session's natural 20 shout-out goes to The Funkatronic Rex Podcast. Funkatronic Rex is our go-to game store located here in Phoenix and they started a podcast! The Funkatronix Rex Podcast is where a few self-proclaimed piratical nerds running a friendly local game store discuss the board, card and tabletop gaming community they love and serve. They tend to be the goofy, gregarrious and non-grindy gaming geeks of the community. Go join the humble staff - Court, Mike, and Mike for...2024-09-052h 10Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 12 Part 1: BATTLETECH, BATTLETECH, BATTLETECH!Episode 12 Part 1! Big stompy robots and we LOVE IT! The most heavy metal episode yet. It’s mech time, baby! Mike and Court are joined by two fantastic friends, Casner and Myles, and they chat about all things Battletech. The lore, the accessibility, Clan vs. Inner Sphere, and what makes Battletech such a beloved game system after 40 years. - News & Upcoming - New RPGs, Warhammer 40K Double Trouble, and Court reveals his most exciting news yet…a special guest incomi...2024-08-271h 37
Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastOf The Forgotten Realms: BK3, App. D: I Dream of Eirik! (Part 1)Before The Forgotten set out to find the last piece to the Rod of Radiance, Eirik receives a letter stating that his mother is in danger. Eirik must face his family for the first time since transforming into a minotaur. This session's natural 20 shout-out goes to The Funkatronic Rex Podcast. Funkatronic Rex is our go-to game store located here in Phoenix and they started a podcast! The Funkatronix Rex Podcast is where a few self-proclaimed piratical nerds running a friendly local game store discuss the board, card and tabletop gaming community they love and...2024-08-221h 35Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 11: THE ONE ABOUT PAINTINGEpisode 11! Painting, baby! Hopping on the show is our friend and amazing painter, Christian Greco! Formerly of Monument Hobbies, Christian now takes commissions and streams as a PRO-PAINTER!- Hobby Highlights - Micheal gets excited about new Seraphon stuff for Age of Sigmar 4th edition. Lord Vader (Mike) is giddy on his hot streak of Nat 20s which brings us right into the segment…- On A Nat 20… - So many rolls and Lord Vader has hit most of them, except for one mega botched roll...2024-08-121h 31Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 10: GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOUEpisode 10! Let’s talk benefits…of gaming!(IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANDREW KYLE PERKINS) Joining the Funk crew in this special episode is our dear friend and amazing artist, Kelsey. - Hobby Highlights - Michael time travels and is loving the new Star Wars Unlimited set. Court enjoys Battletech even more now. Kelsey shares her talents of artist renditions of Pokemon, Lorcana, and Magic cards. Mike time travels and chats about the (now happened) Frogtown Getdow...2024-07-301h 41Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 10 AnnouncementThis week's episode will be delayed due to the tragic loss of one of our dearest friends. We promise we will be back soon with Episode 10.Thank you for your support and understanding.Support the show2024-07-2200 minFunkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 9: THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE USEpisode 9! TIME TRAVEL?All 4 Funk employees are back at it again! This is the last episode before Alex leaves us for Europe for a few weeks. Lucky punk!- Hobby Highlights - Mike’s hobby struggle continues at the table as he tackles the construction of a robotic dinosaur. Micheal gets excited about drafting Star Wars Unlimited and hanging with a great community! Casner provides Court with some more commission work and it’s UNDEAD!2024-07-091h 14Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 9: THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE USEpisode 9! TIME TRAVEL?All 4 Funk employees are back at it again! This is the last episode before Alex leaves us for Europe for a few weeks. Lucky punk!- Hobby Highlights - Mike’s hobby struggle continues at the table as he tackles the construction of a robotic dinosaur. Micheal gets excited about drafting Star Wars Unlimited and hanging with a great community! Casner provides Court with some more commission work and it’s UNDEAD!2024-07-081h 20Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 8: MAGIC MINI GAMESEpisode 8! The boyz are back!All 4 Funkatronic Rex employees convene before Alex leaves for Europe. Games are played, questions are asked, debates are had.- Hobby Highlights: As employees of a game store, the irony is you don’t actually get to play many of the games you love. However this week seemed different! Micheal gets excited about the teaser of his Seraphon army for Age of Sigmar 4th edition. Court gets psyched about finally being able to play some 40K...2024-06-241h 05Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 7: YOU, ME, & D&D!Episode 7! Getting to know the Dungeon Master, Hiroko!We are joined by our wonderful and hard working store DM, Hiroko. She leads our Dungeons & Dragons Adventurer’s League group on Tuesday nights and has set a great example for those new and experienced to the hobby. We get schooled on D&D vampiric lore, chat about Mike’s baseball player character, and the importance of a good Dungeon Master.- News: Lord of the Rings the Living Card Game! Once agai...2024-06-101h 35Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 6 Part 2: FATHER OF THE SALT FATHERWe continue with part 2 of our episode featuring, Jaime, Mike's Dad!Jaime bravely answers some curious questions about a variety of games and faces our ridiculous questions about Magic, Lorcana, and Warhammer 40K!Support the show2024-06-0333 minFunkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 6 Part 1: FATHER OF THE SALT FATHERNO! I am your father!In this special 2 part episode, we have the pleasure of hanging out with Mike’s rad Dad, Jaime! Jaime is a wealth of wisdom, humor, care, and rizz. Because of the natural flow and fun we had chatting with him, we decided to separate this into 2 different episodes. FEAR NOT! We will release Part 2 next week and stay on schedule to release episode 7 on 5/10. - Hobby Highlights: Jaime and Mike crack some packs of the new Lorcana set, Ursula’s Return while we chat about painting models, the importance of co...2024-05-271h 03Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 5: OUTSIDE THE BOX - BETTER GAMING EXPERIENCES!Episode 5! Dinosaurs, Boy Bands, & Power Tools!We are honored to be joined by the always amazing, Brett Harrison of Brexwerx Games! Known for co-designing the popular paleontology based board game, Holotype, Brett brings his expertise and helps us level up our knowledge of Dinosaurs and board games. - Anniversary Party with Funkatronic Family: We asked our friends at the shop one simple question; “What is Funkatronic Rex to you?” - Hobby Highlights: Brett teases a new game from Brexwerx, Court...2024-05-131h 19Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 4: MOVIE QUOTES + WARHAMMER = GUESS WHO!Episode 4! All 4 One, One 4 All!All 4 Funkatronic Rex employees gather for this special episode! A rare occasion indeed. It's the whole Funkatronic Crew including ALEX! - Hobby Highlights: With Age of Sigmar 4th edition Michael abstains from games while Court does the opposite and enjoys the final days of AoS 3rd edition, Mike “cheats the hobby” to get great looking mechs.- What's in the Case?: Kodama & Tevesh make a great couple and double your value! - On a Nat 20...2024-04-291h 02Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 3: CARD GAMES, ALL THE SAME?Episode 3! Now we are a trilogy!In our third episode we are taking on card games specifically. Us Funky Folks are joined by the one and only, main dragon dude, Ryan! - Hobby Highlights - Mike struggles with building spears on some Ossiarch Bonereapers. Court and Michael jam on some Star Wars Unlimited. Ryan brings home the golden king.- What's in the Case? - ...Jodah! The OP commander from Dominaria United. Michael chats up his build for this Magic the Gathering deck.- Store Lore...2024-04-151h 19Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 2: GOOD GAME, BAD RULEBOOKEpisode 2! We're baaaaaack!In our second episode we dive into more board, card, and table top game fun at Funkatronic Rex with our special guest, Paul!- Hobby Highlights - Paul educates the group on pacifist vegan monks. Court chats Mordheim. Michael discusses his love for lizard people. Mike "ork-a-nizes" a mini.- What's in the Case? - Michael chats about his latest brain eating Dimir commander deck for the shop. ZOMBIES! Wilhelt, The Rotcleaver and The Scarab God.- Hot Pulls - Our friend, Martin...2024-04-011h 06Funkatronic Rex - Games & MoreEpisode 1: NERD ORIGINSEpisode 1, baby! Let's gooooo!In our debut episode we go for a full on long episode covering the following:- Who we are- What Funkatronic Rex is- Hobby Highlights - Each of the guys goes over what's happening in their world of hobbying.- What's in the Case? - Michael discusses the fun of gnomes with Anim Pakal in his custom Magic the Gathering deck. - Hot Pulls - Mike summons his saltiness and pulls a Lorcana card he loves to hate. - 2024-03-191h 38
Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastOf The Forgotten Realms: BK3CH3: Tournament of the New Gods! (Part 2)The Forgotten continue their search for pieces of the Rod of Radiance which leads them to a strange tournament. DM'd by our very own Tony! Characters: Steven Teen Wizard (High-elf wizard) as played by Kyle, Fest Festerson (Human ranger/rogue) as played by Ryan, Lars Hunnytost (High-elf wizard), as played by Jonny Natural 20 shoutouts go to Funkatronic Rex! Located off the I-17 and northern, Funkatronic Rex is a fun and friendly game store that has all you need for tcg’s, role playing games, board games, warhammer, miniature painting an...2023-10-061h 46
Forgotten Tales of the Forgotten Realms - A Dungeons & Dragons PodcastOf The Forgotten Realms: BK3CH3: Tournament of the New Gods! (Part 1)The Forgotten continue their search for pieces of the Rod of Radiance which leads them to a strange tournament. DM'd by our very own Tony!Characters: Steven Teen Wizard (High-elf wizard) as played by Kyle, Fest Festerson (Human ranger/rogue) as played by Ryan, Lars Hunnytost (High-elf wizard), as played by JonnyNatural 20 shoutouts go to Funkatronic Rex! Located off the I-17 and northern, Funkatronic Rex is a fun and friendly game store that has all you need for tcg’s, role playing games, board games, warhammer, miniature painting an...2023-09-221h 54