Shows
BC Food and Wine RadioB.C. Food And Wine Radio: June 4, 2025This week on the show, we delve into the South Okanagan with a visit to District Wine Village in Oliver. Matt Kenyon, the founder, and Mike Daley, the Director of Operations, extend an invitation to experience their collection of wineries, a restaurant, and artisan shops, all conveniently located at the northern tip of Oliver. Josie Tyabji, proprietor of Gneiss Wines, welcomes guests to sample their offerings and announces the release of their first estate vineyard, Tempranillo. Michal Mosny, owner of Winemaker’s Cut, provides tastings of elegantly crafted sparkling BC wines and introduces The Opera Room, which features non-alcoholic and lo...2025-06-051h 00
BC Food and Wine RadioB.C. Food And Wine Radio: June 12, 2024This week, we're broadcasting from just north of the town of Oliver at District Wine Village, which appears to be flourishing since opening during the pandemic. Matt Kenyon, the developer behind the village, and Mike Daley, its Director of Operations, join us with updates, including a new store and their summer concert schedule; then we speak with people behind some of the micro-wineries on-site, Josie Tyabji, Co-Owner and new winemaker, Scott Robinson for Gneiss Wines; Brett Thiessen, Manager of Foolish Wine, a new venture for those familiar with Yellow Dog and Neighbourhood Brewing, and Sarah Isaksen, Sales & Hospitality Manager and Ma...2024-06-1358 min
Matt on the MicAll-Star Weekend Wrap, Wemby & ROY, Embiid's Next Move, & Tatum v. Brunson with IaNBAMatt is joined by the Tyson to his Hinrich, the Kenyon to his Kidd, the Peja to his Bibby--Ian Goldsmith to debrief the NBA's All-Star Weekend (3:57), propose a change to All-Star Saturday Night's 3-Point Competition (15:41) and Slam Dunk Contest (20:11). They provide praise for Wemby (30:29) and Ian offers a fun hypothetical ROY race (35:27). They discuss the potentialities for Joel Embiid (42:27), weigh a Tatum v. Brunson conversation (56:27), and cap the pod by making conference championship projections (61:38).
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Affiliate BI - the Advanced Affiliate Marketing Podcast by StatsDroneThe Best Affiliate Marketing Guide & Podcast Compilation 2024Special shoutout to the following guests for appearing on the podcast and giving their answers on what the future of affiliate marketing brings especially as it intersects with Business Intelligence.Kevin Hartman (dataviz)Allan Stone (affiliate program software & tracking)Sam McKay (data courses)Julian Juenemann (data courses)Kyle Roof (SEO)David Harris & Vlad Bondarenko (affiliate program tracking)Ian Sims (compliance)Joran Hofman (B2B affiliation)Victor Karpenko (SEO)Matt Diggity (SEO)Chris Walker (B2B marketing)Michał Suski (SEO & AI content)Jean-Michel Azzopardi (blockchain & web3)Oliver Kenyon (conversion rate optimization)Lashay Lewis (B2B content)Peter Loving (product d...2024-01-0253 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 231 - Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent)Fallen Leaves. Upwards fringe royalty, rage riff icon and owner of the best Alice Cooper story, Ian D'Sa, is our guest on Episode 231 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Billy Talent guitarist stops by to reminisce some secrets surrounding the bands 30th anniversary, mega-hit back catalogue and their Slam Dunk Festival debut. In this conversation, Ian opens up on inspiring a generation of riffs, never accepting sub-genre scenes, getting high with Cyprus Hill, his famous Crispy Chicken guitar, tour etiquette, head-banging with THAT hair, the Pezz days, concerning European and Canadian rock radio, obsessing over guitar magazines, unexpected praise from his...2023-04-2858 min
The Dice PiratesEp: 47 - Isle of Cats Review!Grab your fish and baskets and join the Dice Pirates crew as we embark on a review of Isle of Cats! Join the gang as they break down this surprisingly complex cat game, rave about tiny metal suitcases, and raise a glass in the memory of Klaus Teuber and the legacy of Catan.
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2023-04-1739 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 46 - Racing Games!This week it’s all about FAMILY as the crew get together to discuss some of our favorite racing games! Tune in to hear our thoughts on a coup d'etat in board games, the poetry of angry reviews, and the virtues of simulation vs arcade racing games. Also a surprising lack of Fast & Furious references.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:14] Aaron brings news of a HUGE upset on BGG
[00:07:42] Ian stumps the boys with this weeks Bitter Board Gamers
[00:14:16] Ian starts of the reviews with a discussion of Bristol 1350
[00:24:02] Aaron brings the best Mario Kart ever, Dodos Ri...2023-03-0949 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 45 - A Short History of TarotEditor’s note: Our audio got eaten by our recording software. Apologies for any choppiness.
This week, are joined by actual smart person Tori and take a deep dive into the history of the Tarot! We also ponder over shows and movies based on games, designers flying a bit too close to the sun, and and the storied history of Tarot cards.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:29] Ian gives his hyped review of the first few episodes of The Last of Us TV show
[00:08:19] Matt gives a brief review of Tiny Epic Dungeons
[00:14:27] Ian dig...2023-02-061h 04The Dice PiratesEp: 44 - Holiday RecapThis week, the crew returns from a brief holiday hiatus and catches up from the holidays! We go over our resolutions from last year, talk about some new and favorite games we played over the break, and celebrate a momentous anniversary.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:16] Aaron kicks off with a recap of last year’s recap
[00:08:20] Ian climbs on the soap box to throw some shade on BGA
[00:13:49] Matt gives his thoughts about the weird choices for board game movies
[00:19:23] Ian tries to stump Matt & Aaron with some Ruined Recaps
[00:23:05] The gang chats abo...2023-01-2352 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 43 - Slay The Spire: The Board Game w/ designer Gary DworetskyIt’s almost Christmas, and boy do we have a treat for you! This week the crew sits down with Gary Dworetsky, designer of the upcoming Slay The Spire The Board Game! Listen in as we rant about ridiculous overproduction in games, get completely stumped by Grumpy Gamers, and of course our interview with Gary!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:30] Aaron talks about the amazing value presented in the Fantasy Realms: Deluxe Edition
[00:06:05] Ian really puts the screws to us with this weeks Bitter Board Gamers
[00:16:36] Interview with Gary from Contention Games
[00:59:44] The crew finish out with ou...2022-12-121h 06The Dice PiratesEp: 42 - Star Wars: Pandemic & HiveThis week, the crew discuss a few recent favorites! Tune in to hear Matt and Aaron’s latest obsession, an absolutely nauseating game, and how well a classic game system holds up today!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:16] Matt talks about a hot new mobile card game, Marvel SNAP!
[00:12:08] Ian tries to trip up the boys with this week’s Bitter Board Gamers
[00:19:12] For our first review, Ian gives his thoughts on a true modern classic, Hive
[00:30:26] Matt tells us about the latest Pandemic-system game: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
[00:42:23] Outro
Othe...2022-11-2843 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 41 - Telestrations, Just One, Wits & WagersThis week,the boys get a little “sketchy” with a conversation about white-board games! We discuss weird board game plots, a new video game obsession, and whether we could all use a nap. Climb aboard!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:53] Matt introduces a new game: Skip Intro
[00:07:18] Aaron talks about a potential usurper to the Slay the Spire throne
[00:14:52] Ian starts off our review section with a family classic, Telestrations
[00:21:10] Aaron writes a brief review of one his favorite word games: Just One!
[00:27:47] Ian sends us home with (probably) best trivia game: Wits & Wagers
...2022-11-0738 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 40 - Horrified, Oregon Trail, & CindrThis week, the crew get slightly spooky with another triple header! Tune in to hear us talk about classic Southern restaurants, Matt’s obsession with old stuff, and more!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:56] Ian mounts the soapbox to talk about some truly strange “dice”
[00:09:10] Matt climbs in to the time machine to talk about Nine Men’s Morris
[00:17:24] Ian hosts another round of everyone’s favorite game Bitter Board Gamers!
[00:24:24] Aaron starts off the reviews with Cindr
[00:33:23} Ian reviews the terrifyingly terrible Oregon Trail: The Card Game
[00:46:24] Matt finishes us off with an ACTUAL scary game...2022-10-2459 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 39 - Stardew Valley: The Board GameThis week, the boys decide to try out a simpler life with their review of Stardew Valley! Listen in to hear our thoughts on online board games, the sheer pleasure of a game teaching you slowly, and a fear of pie charts.
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[00:01:20] Aaron waxes poetic about his unabashed love for Board Game Arena
[00:13:44] Matt talks about his experience with Jaws of the Lion and it’s wonderful on-boarding experience
[00:22:05] Aaron brings some Rule Book Randomness, courtesy of Obsession
[00:25:33] The crew dive in to their main discussion of Stardew Va...2022-10-1049 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 202 - Life and Death in Music with Ian WinwoodBodies. Best selling author, respected music journalist and ruthless critic, Ian Winwood, is our guest on Episode 202 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kerrang, Alternative Press and NME writer shares secrets on his new book, 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music', that has the whole industry talking, exposing the dark sides of ignoring addiction, mental health and exploitation. In this conversation, Winwood opens up on his three decades covering the scenes biggest artists, discovering bands unorthodox cries for help, success vs failure, drug abuse, backstage culture, being addicted to the live crowd, spirals of a bands demise, how we as listeners...2022-10-071h 24The Dice PiratesEp 38: - Massive Darkness 2, Living Planet, Cities of SplendorThe Dice Pirates return! After an extended hiatus the crew sets sail once again to discuss some of their favorite game. Join us for another session of Bitter Board Gamers, a classic Matt rant about Sagrada: Artisans, and Aaron breaks down Living Planet and his disdain for social interactions.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:20] The crew all get on the soapbox to try and puzzle out who asked for Sagrada: Artisans
[00:10:41] Ian hits us with a classic: Bitter Board Gamers
[00:17:30] Aaron starts off the reviews with Living Planet, with bonus mini rants!
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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: 2000 Trees Festival 2022 (Thrice, Delaire The Liar, RXPTRS, Marisa And The Moths, James Scarlett)Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees, returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to a collection of artists who made their mark on the festival. Listen to exclusive conversations with Thrice (Eddie + Riley), Delaire The Liar (Finn + Em), RXPTRS (Simon + Ian), Marisa And The Moths (Marisa + Liam) and a extended clip from our stage show with...2022-07-121h 58BC Food and Wine RadioB.C. Food And Wine Radio: June 22, 2022We're on location at the District Wine Village outside Oliver. Off the top of the show, Kelsey Archibald from Destination Osoyoos and Ian Lobb from Visit Oliver tell us about the many in which to enjoy the South Okanagan between wine tasting sessions; Matt Kenyon and Mike Daley update us on the latest developments at District Wine Village and their events for the summer; rounding out the show are Steven French, owner and Scott Robinson, winemaker for the Naramata-based Little Engine Wines; Paul Sawler VP Sales and Mason Spink, winemaker from the Summerland winery Dirty Laundry Winery; and Josie Tyabji, ow...2022-06-2956 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 37 - Azul, Calico, and SagradaThe Dice Pirates return to cover some of their favorite pattern making games! It’s a throwback to the old days as Matt and Ian set sail without Aaron, and debut a new game, Ruined Recaps!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:00] Matt responds to a rant about too many solo games!
[00:08:20] Ian breaks down the newly available Castles of Burgundy Special Edition
[00:17:00] Ruined Recaps makes its debut!
[00:22:18] The crew jumps into three of their favorite pattern building games
[00:25:40] Ian leads off with Azul, the classic of the genre
...2022-05-3054 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log May 23rd: Twilight Imperium’s 25th Anniversary!The news is back! After our hiatus there is a lot to cover, so Aaron and Ian break down the new Gen Con safety requirements, yet another Azul variant, and FFG hitting a big milestone!
RELEASES
Portal Games newest title Batman: Everybody Lies sees players taking on the roles of iconic characters with unique hidden agendas and ways of gathering information
https://shopportalgames.com/products/batman-everybody-lies
WizKids rereleasing 2021 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee Fantasy Realms with new Deluxe edition
https://wizkids.com/fantasy-realms-deluxe-edition/
...2022-05-2315 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 36 - Big Games In Small BoxesAfter an impromptu hiatus, the crew are back to discuss some small box games with big box fun! Tune in this week to hear about one publisher getting into some hot water for severely underestimating shipping costs, the surprising popularity of a particular fiddly game, and Matt finally plays a modern “classic”.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:14] Aaron brings up the Marvel Zombies shipping crisis
[00:07:15] Ian goes off script on the soapbox, wondering why so many people like Villanous
[00:12:06] Matt adds to the chaos with a tale of his first time ever playing Cards...2022-05-1654 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log April 25th: Roll and Write Twilight Imperium!?Jump into the longest news episode yet, as Ian and Aaron break down all the new Wizards of the Coast news, Stonemaier's new Viticulture expansion, and Fantasy Flight Games surprising new announcement!
RELEASES
Wizards of the Coast announce two highly anticipated returning settings for 5E, Dragonlance and Spelljammer
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50988/wizards-coast-teases-d-d-dragonlances-return
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50989/wizards-coast-announces-d-d-spelljammer-adventures-space
Love Letter getting new Second Edition, 10th Anniversary release, and story based content
https://www.dicebreaker.com/game...2022-04-2521 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 35 - How to Teach Board Games!This week, the crew go deep in a discussion of the art of the teach. We talk about some admittedly weird anniversary game releases, how stars are really just like us, and the essential do’s and dont’s of sharing your favorite hobby with the people you love.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:55] Ian climbs on the soapbox to try and figure out just who Agricola 15 is actually for
[00:10:35] Matt shares how he was able to manifest Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition into existence
[00:18:41] The crew shares some silly rules from their own co...2022-04-1853 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log April 11th: A Good-looking Castles of Burgundy?The news is here again, and Ian and Aaron break down the new FFG expansions, Reiner Knizia turtle games, and the new Castles of Burgundy kickstarter!
RELEASES
Luma Imports releasing Garden Nation, an area control game from publisher Bombyx
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50872/luma-imports-will-release-garden-nation
Asmodee will handle retail release for Kickstarter hit Canvas
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50859/canvas-comes-u-s-retail
New Reiner Knizia title “Turtle Mania” to be released by Pegasus Spiele
https://icv2.com/articles...2022-04-1108 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 34 - 2 Player Games w/ Dani Standring!This week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are joined by special guest Dani Standring to talk about some of our favorite 2 player games! We get into some industry talk, whether two player modes should even be included in some titles, and tease a future episode.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:54] Dani tells us about her journey into board games
[00:02:06] Dani gives us a little peek behind the curtains of GAMA
[00:06:56] Matt tells an absolutely toe-curling story (content warning: bad board game storage)
[00:11:00] Ian tries to stump us with this week’s Bitter Boa...2022-04-051h 04The Dice PiratesCaptains Log March 28th: 3 Million Villainous Copies!It's time for the news once again, as Aaron and Ian dive into new Marvel themed games, Knizia losing his spots on the top 100 of BGG, and Villainous selling like hotcakes!
Releases
New Marvel themed edition of Fantasy Realms, called Marvel Remix, published by WizKids
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-remix-wizkids-card-game/
Anthology of 13 stand-alone adventures titled Journeys through the Radiant Citadel from Wizards of the Coast. Written by a team of PoC, a first for DnD
https://dnd.wizards.com/products/journeys-through-radiant-citadel
h...2022-03-2816 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 33 - Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest Review!This week, the crew are joined by Dice Pirate Tori to discuss Stonemaier Games’ latest release, Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest! Tune in to hear some grumpy game reviews, a brief history lesson on Ancient Egypt, and whether all player counts are valid for every game.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:42] Matt gives his impressions on Ankh
[00:08:55] Tori drops some actual knowledge about Ankh
[00:12:34] Ian brings the heat in this week’s installation of Bitter Board Gamers
[00:19:26] Tori, Ian, and Aaron give their reviews of Libertalia
[00:16:36] Outro
Other...2022-03-2147 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log March 14th: New Stonemaier Game!The news keeps coming and this week Aaron and Ian discuss the new Stonemaier game, even more Villainous expansions, and Renegade Games re-releasing Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done.
Releases
Funko to release Rear Window, base on Hitchcock film
https://funkogames.com/games/rear-window-game/
Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest pre-orders available
https://stonemaiergames.com/games/libertalia/
Sleeping Gods Sequel, Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies announced
https://gamefound.com/projects/draft/k5jf8ffw634mqqq9d0dxa445814
Expan...2022-03-1407 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 32 - Deck-Building GamesThis week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron take a deep dive into the card slinging world of deck builders! Tune in to hear us take on silky smooth segues, silly board game rules, and a deliciously spicy take about digital versus physical board games
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:21] Matt gives us his thoughts on a recent first time play of Robinson Crusoe
[00:07:39] Ian gives us a big run down on some tiny games
[00:10:03] The crew discuss the joys of silly first player rules
[00:16:09] Matt starts off our main topic and the u...2022-03-081h 00The Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log February 28th: Co-op Catan!It's a bite-sized news episode this week! Aaron and Ian break down the new Dying Light board game announcement, the As d'Or game awards winners, and a new cooperative Catan expansion!
Releases
Avalon Hill teases 3rd edition of Betrayal at House on the Hill
https://mobile.twitter.com/avalonhill/status/1496203722350903302?s=21
Glass Cannon Unplugged to release Dying Light: The Game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuR44zkkYLQ
Azul designer Michael Kiesling to release “The Border”
https://boardgame...2022-02-2809 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 31- Tiny Epic Dungeons, Tiny Towns & Night CageWe’re back baby! After a short bout with scurvy, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are gathered around to once again talk about our recent board game obsessions. We talk about the joys of the oft-maligned “multiplayer solitaire” games, art reflecting life, the problems with too many symbols, and more!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:02] Ian brings us more hot takes in this week’s Bitter Board Gamers
[00:07:26] The crew ponders how much player interaction effects the fun of a game
[00:13:19] Matt discusses his first time playing the Late War variant for Twilight Struggle
[00...2022-02-211h 01The Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log February 7th: 85 Hours of Dune?!It's another week of news! Ian and Aaron return to discuss the recent Everdell for Everyone, Gale Force 9's partnership with Pathfinder, and the insane 85 hour play session to break the Guinness World Record!
Releases
Gale Force 9 partners with Paizo Publishing in a multi-year deal to publish multiple card and board games set in the Pathfinder and Starfinder universes
https://www.gf9games.com/pathfinder/pathfinder-level-20/
Stonemaier to announce new “revised” edition of 2012 classic, Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest
https://stonemaiergames.com/games/libertalia/
2022-02-0711 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 30 - Red Rising ReviewThis week Ian, Matt, and Aaron are joined by special guest TJ to discuss some satanic panic, how to successfully throw a game night, and our main topic Red Rising, from publisher Stonemaier Games!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:24] Aaron rants about bad choices in game upgrades
[00:08:55] TJ rants about the difficulties of having too many friends over for games
[00:21:23] Time again for some poorly reviewed games in Bitter Boardgamers, this week hosted by Aaron!
[00:32:54] The crew discuss our main game this week, Red Rising
[00:41:51] TJ tells us about ho...2022-01-311h 01The Dice PiratesCaptain’s Log November 22nd: 1 Million Copies of Wingspan!!!It is the new year and Aaron and Ian return to bring you more news! There's a lot happening lately, and the crew break down a slew of digital releases, even more minis, and the incredible success of Wingspan!
Releases
Direwolf has announced a digital version of Everdell
https://www.direwolfdigital.com/news/everdell/
Oink Games Deep Sea Adventure and A Fake Artist Goes to New York available on Switch
https://oinkgames.com/en/games/digital/lets-play-oink-games
Carcassonne designer anno...2022-01-2414 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 29 - The Triumphant Return!It’s the new year and we are back! This week Ian, Matt, and Aaron gather around the table to discuss some holiday highlights, figure out some terrible reviews for fantastic games, and a World Premier Exclusive: Matt Was Wrong!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:28] Matt takes to the soap box to discuss the problems of living in the golden age of boardgames
[00:09:57] Ian brings out the worst of the best in Bitter Board Gamers
[00:20:43] Matt and Ian chat about a rare in person Dice Pirates game day
[00:36:42] Matt cu...2022-01-1755 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 28 - Legacy Games!This week, Matt and Ian are joined by long-time Dice Pirate Dennis for a discussion of one of the newest and hottest trends in board games, Legacy games!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:28] Ian kicks off the soapbox talking about some recent board game finds while thrifting
[00:03:14] Matt gives his thoughts on CMON’s newest title, Marvel Zombies and the almost human scale size Galactus
[00:07:02] The crew gambles on what games they could win at the World Series Board Gaming Championship
[00:15:00] We start our main topic with a history lesson on Lega...2021-12-0657 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain‘s Log November 22nd: Even More Catan!?It's time for the news once again, as Aaron and Ian break down the new Catan console releases, Wingspan coming to mobile devices, and Trivial Pursuit becoming a TV show yet again!
Releases
A new version of Catan launching soon for Xbox and Playstation consoles
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/catan-1/news/catan-digital-xbox-playstation-announced
Next Unlock Escape Room games to be based on Pandemic, Ticket to Ride and Mysterium
https://www.boardgameatlas.com/forum/hRL7s9bgG3/next-unlock-escape-room-game-will-be-about-different-board-games
Big Potato Game...2021-11-2211 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 27 - App-Driven Board GamesThis week, the crew tackle one of the most divisive topics in the hobby: apps in board games! Listen in to hear our thoughts on one of the greatest adventure games ever, some spicy takes, and the surprisingly long and deep history of technology in our board games.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:08] Matt talks about his decade long love of Skyrim, and our thoughts on the Skyrim board game
[00:05:04] Ian stumps us with this week’s game, Bitter Boardgamers
[00:11:06] Aaron gives us a history of apps in board games
[00:24:36] Ian mov...2021-11-1543 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain‘s Log November 8th: The Bizarre Vegas Board GamesThe news returns as Aaron and Ian bring you several new game announcements, including a follow up to the legendary Risk Legacy, a follow up to Paizo employees unionizing, and the baffling list of qualifier games for the Vegas World Board Game Championships
Releases
Fullmetal Alchemist board game coming Q1 2022, released for the 20th anniversary of Brotherhood anime
https://www.dicebreaker.com/amp/games/fullmetal-alchemist-the-promised-day/news/fullmetal-alchemist-board-game-japan
Risk Legacy Sequel will be coming out 2022
https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/22740263/risk-legacy-sequel-shadow-forces-announcement-release-date-price
Next tit...2021-11-0808 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 26 - Halloween Games!Editor’s Note: Y’all, the wheels come off in this one. Prepare yourselves.
This week, Captain Ian is joined by Matt and Aaron, as they gather around the cauldron to discuss some of our favorite dark and dreary board games, just in time for Hallowe’en! Listen in to hear some hot takes about a very popular game mechanic, some terrible user reviews, and Halloween movie favorites!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:43] Aaron jumps on the soapbox to talk some trash about Sidereal Confluence
[00:09:34] Matt wonders if he was wrong about ho...2021-11-011h 01The Dice PiratesCaptain‘s Log October 18th: Cheating in Competitive Bridge?The news returns with a look at the new Warhammer 40k game, Paizo employees unionizing, and the recent scandal taking over competitive Bridge tournaments!
Releases
Warhammer releases Aeronautica Imperialis: Wrath of Angels https://www.polygon.com/reviews/22723334/warhammer-40k-aeronautica-imperialis-wrath-of-angels-review-x-wing
Deep Rock Galactic the board game
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/548430/view/2872724629103521451
Expansions
Plaid Hat Games announces next two factions for Summer Wars 2E, Skyspear Avians and Cloaks
https://www.plaidhatgames.com/news/2021/10/04/announcing-skyspear-avians-and-cloaks/
2021-10-1815 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 25 - Above and Below/Near and Far (A Ryan Laukat episode)On this week’s episode, Matt and Ian are joined by Tori for a discussion of some of Ryan Laukat’s best designs: Above and Below, Near and Far, and the upcoming Now or Never! Plus some first impressions of recent plays, and the Dice Pirates finally agree with some terrible reviews!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:15] Matt gives his impressions of The King is Dead 2E from Osprey Games
[00:09:15] Tori takes her inaugural stand on the soapbox to talk about the woes of trying to play games online
[00:13:26] Ian brings us the best...2021-10-111h 05The Dice PiratesCaptain‘s Log October 4th: Asmodee For sale?The new is back and this week we cover the recent Far Cry board game announcement, even more Dominion expansions, and the leaks that Asmodee may be up for purchase at a whopping 2 billion Euros!
Releases
Funforge and Ubisoft to release a board game set in the Far Cry universe, called Far Cry Beyond. No additional details at current.
https://mobile.twitter.com/Funforge/status/1440250619701313539?s=20
GMT announces their latest title, Cross Bronx Expressway
https://www.gmtgames.com/p-953-cross-bronx-expressway.aspx
2021-10-0411 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 24 - One Year Anniversary!It’s our one year anniversary! Join us as we discuss some favorite moments from the podcast, games that surprised us this year, and then speculate on what trends will emerge in the coming year.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:13] The crew discuss our favorite episodes and moments from past shows
[00:07:49] Ian resurrects an old segment, “Whatcha been playin’?”
[00:16:32] Ian leads the crew through a tough round of Dice Pirates Trivia
[00:23:12] The crew discusses their favorite games from the past year
[00:27:08] Matt kicks off a discussion about this past year in b...2021-09-2754 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain‘s Log September 20th: Ravensburger‘s Shipping WoesThe news keeps coming! This week Aaron and Ian cover a lot of ground, including the recent break-in at Pandasauras Games, Ravensburger cancelling new orders, and mourn the passing of the legendary Reuben Klamer
Games
Funko Games and Prospero Hall announce Jurassic Park Legacy (working title), a legacy game taking place from the creation of the park through it's entire storied history. No further details available
https://funkogames.com/games/jurassic-legacy/
Asmodee and Repos Productions announce 7 Wonder Architects, a standalone game focused on being a bit...2021-09-2013 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 23 - Bloodrage, Rising Sun, & Ankh: Gods of EgyptThis week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron take a deep dive into Eric Lang’s Mythology Trilogy! We talk about whether technology belongs in board games, if Loki is really a good guy, and how Ankh’s God merge mechanic is actually good!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:13] Matt gives his opinions on the newest release from Fantasy Flight Games, Descent: Legends of the Dark
[00:08:54] Ian challenges Matt and Aaron to take some bold stances in “The Good, The Bad, and The Neutral”
[00:17:46] The crew starts off with a general talk about their feelings on the My...2021-09-1310h 00The Dice PiratesCaptain‘s Log September 6th: Record Breaking RPGsAaron and Ian return for another update on Board Gaming. This week get ready for maze racing Dungeon Scrawlers, CMON announcing NFTs, and CATAN themed beers!
Releases
WizKids announces D&D Dungeon Scrawlers
https://wizkids.com/2021/08/19/race-your-friends-through-the-dungeon-mazes-of-undermountain-in-dungeons-dragons-dungeon-scrawlers-heroes-of-undermountain-coming-soon/
Pegasus Spiele releasing a sequel to last year’s smash hit, MicroMacro Crime City - Full House
https://pegasus-web.com/products/family-games/12542/micromacro-crime-city-2-full-house
Fantasy Flight announces A Game of Thrones: B'Twixt (plays like Between two cities, players with most power in weakes...2021-09-0614 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 22 - Space Games: The Final FrontierWe're blasting off into the great beyond! Joined by Aaron the Dice Pirates discuss the trials of trying to play board games online, the sheer audacity of Wizards of the Coast, as well as some of our favorite space games.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:48] Matt briefly talks about Board Game Arena, and how much better it is than Tabletop Simulator
[00:07:50] Aaron rants about some upcoming releases for Magic: The Gathering
[00:13:54] Ian brings us some more chaos in Rule Book Randomness
[00:19:18] Matt sends us in to the ‘verse with Firefly: The Game...2021-08-301h 01The Dice PiratesCaptain's Log August 23rd: Big Troubles in Board GamingIt's time for another news roundup, and this time Aaron and Ian cover the Perfectly Wretched Villainous expansion, Magic the Gathering decks getting copyrighted, and the ongoing battle between Reiner Knizia and Grail Games
New Releases
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
https://www.kosmos.de/spielware/spiele/familienspiele/11756/die-crew-mission-tiefsee
Expansions
Villainous: Perfectly Wretched Expand-alone
Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, Mother Gothel from Tangled, and Pete from Steamboat Willie.
https://www.ravensburger.us/products/games/family-games/disney-villainous-perfectly-wretched-60001897/index.html...2021-08-2311 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 21 - Video Games for Board GamersThis week, the crew is once again joined by fan-favorite Aaron to discuss something a little off topic - video games! We talk about a slept-on Eric Lang hit, everyone’s favorite kitchen backsplash simulator, and our current roguelike deck building obsession.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:36] Matt ponders why The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire was sent to sleep with the fishes
[00:07:09] Ian announces that he has finally joined the cult of Kickstarter with Avatar Legends
[00:08:46] Aaron sings a funeral dirge for CMON Expo and The Legion
[00:11:34] Ian shares some truly awful...2021-08-1648 minThe Dice PiratesCaptain's Log August 9th: A News ShowAaron and Ian return for another news roundup, including the wild success of the Avatar: The Legends Kickstarter, Tasty Minstrel Games going bankrupt, and the recent controversy surrounding Games Workshop
New Releases
-Horrified: American Monsters
https://www.gamesradar.com/au/amp/horrified-american-monsters-board-game-sequel-brings-bigfoot-and-the-mothman-to-town/
-G I Joe Deck Building game
https://renegadegamestudios.com/g-i-joe-deck-building-game/
-Dune: Betrayal (by the designer of The Resistance)
https://dunenewsnet.com/2021/07/first-look-dune-betrayal-game-coming-october/
-Wotc and WizKids releasing a line of modular, sprue based...2021-08-0913 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 20 - How to be a Dungeon Master w/@EpicJimOn today’s episode, Matt & Ian are joined by EpicJim in a spirited discussion about role-playing games, running your very first session as a Dungeon master, the importance of not over prepping for sessions, and whether or not Batman truly is Lawful Good!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:07] Jim introduces himself and talks about his experience points with D&D and his truly GLORIOUS gaming dungeon!
{00:04:00] Ian opens the soap box with a discussion of international logistics and how that is effecting board games and specifically Kickstarter games
[00:06:26] Matt talks about MÖRK BORG...2021-08-021h 00The Dice PiratesCaptain's Log 7/26: A News ShowAaron and Ian debut a new show to bring you the latest in board gaming releases, expansions, and news! Check out the show notes for links to the games and news mentioned.
Upcoming releases
Z-Man Games and Blizzard announce World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, a Pandemic-style game set in the world of Azeroth. Now available to preorder on Blizzard’s website
https://gizmodo.com/a-new-world-of-warcraft-board-game-sees-pandemic-spread-1847243316
Horrible Guild announced a follow-up to King’s Dilemma, the appropriately titled Queen’s Dilemma, featuring a new world map and...2021-07-2609 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 19 - Co-op games w/@GnarlyCarleyGamingThe crew are joined this week by the one and only GnarlyCarley! They break down some great cooperative games from across the genre, and chat about the challenges of playing board games online, the benefits of dice vs cards, and avoiding quarterbacking “board game bullies”.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:06] Carley talks about how she got started gaming and her journey through Instagram
[00:05:40] Matt brings some *spicy* takes about Sushi Roll and almost gets mutinied by Carley
[00:13:05] Carley talks about her recent experience playing Blood on the Clocktower
[00:19:33] Ian trie...2021-07-191h 20The Dice PiratesEp: 18 - The Board Game RenaissanceThe Dice Pirates are back from hiatus (joined by special guest Aaron) and Ian walks us through the history and meteoric rise in popularity of modern board gaming! We talk about some terrible games from when you were a kid, Germany’s role in both creating some of what are still the most popular games, how they almost stopped Risk from releasing, and the shifting styles of popular games over the years.
[00:00:00] Intros
[00:01:36] Matt talks Tsuro, and the joy of “simple” games
[00:08:03] Ian discusses some recent controversy with Prison Archite...2021-07-051h 08The Dice PiratesEp: 17 - Is Kickstarter Good for Board Games? w/ Jamey StegmaierThis week, Ian & Matt are joined once again by regular guest Aaron to discuss the importance of cultural consultants, some truly eye-watering Kickstarter numbers, and the effects Kickstarter has had on the board game industry. Also featuring an exclusive interview with Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:23] Soap Box - Issac Childres hires a Cultural Consultant for Frosthaven
[00:12:17] Soap Box - Ian talks about an upcoming Sign Language inspired TTRPG, Inspirisles
[00:15:27] Kickin’ It with Aaron! - The Crew talks some hard numbers about Kickstarter
[00:25:11] Kickstarter: Are We Goo...2021-05-301h 12The Dice PiratesEp: 16 - Epic Fantasy Games w/ @WhenHarryMetBoardGamesIan & Matt are joined by special guest Harry from When Harry Met Board Games to discuss their feelings on board game awards, how much math is *too* much math, as well as some of their favorite fantasy adventure games!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:34] 2020 BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Awards
[00:13:36] Bitter Boardgamers
[00:22:21] When Harry Met Board Games Introduction
[00:26:32] Early Fantasy Adventure Games (Magic Realm, Talisman, Hero Realms)
[00:33:26] Harry deals out Thunderstone Quest
[00:40:19] The Crew punches through Gloomhaven
[00:52:00] Harry unpacks One Deck Dungeon
[01:00:22] Matt FINALLY gets t...2021-05-171h 20The Dice PiratesEp: 15 - The Great Mars EpisodeThis week, our fearless captains Matt & Ian are joined by return guest Max and long time listener, first time caller Dr. Dennis to discuss the terrible effects of scurvy & the endless attempts in boardgaming to explore, terraform, and colonize Mars! Featuring two seminal titles in this space, Terraforming Mars & On Mars.
[00:00:00] Introductions
[00:01:33] Soapbox - Eric Lang’s challenge against the current idea of a “gateway game”
[00:15:14] Soapbox - Terraforming Mars Big Box 3D Tiles Review Bombing
The wooden tiles for Terraforming Mars mentioned by Matt: Strata Strike / www.stratastrike.com
...2021-05-031h 10The Dice PiratesEp: 14 - Solo Games part 2 w/ @Play_It_SoloThere can only be one, player that is! This episode the Dice Pirates return to talk about even more solo games! Joined by guest star Lily from @Play_It_Solo they cover a wide variety of games from the epic Mage Knight, to the quick and simple games from Button Shy publishers. Also featuring discussions on why many games require the purchase of an expansion to play solo, the latest incredibly successful kickstarter from CMON, and a return of Bitter Board Gamers!
00:00:00 Intro & Lily from @Play_It_Solo Joins us
00:01:50 Soap Box
0...2021-04-191h 14The Dice PiratesEp: 13 - Castles of Burgundy vs. Castles of TuscanyGrab a seat for the longest episode yet, as the Dice Pirates break down designer Stefan Feld's venerable classic, Castles of Burgundy, and it's spiritual sequel, Castles of Tuscany. Does the new game live up to Burgundy's reputation? Did Stefan succeed in reimagining his masterpiece? Joined by OG pirate Max, Ian and Matt break it down, and also quickly review Twilight Struggle, briefly discuss John Company 2nd Edition, and play another round of Bitter Board Gamers!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2021-04-051h 05The Dice PiratesEp: 12 - What Happened to Fantasy Flight Games?Joined once again by Aaron, the Dice Pirates take a trip down the history of one of the most storied publishing houses in board gaming, Fantasy Flight Games. What is behind the recent changes at FFG? And how did they get there? We cover that and more, as well as the recent Stellaris kickstarter, thoughts on Vital Lacerda's new game 'On mars', and discuss the debate over Paleo's representation.
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2021-03-2256 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 11 - 7 Wonders Duel, Nations: The Dice Game, & GlasgowGrab a friend and join the Dice Pirates as they delve into three of their favorite 2-player games! Featuring Glasgow (2020), Nations: The Dice Game (2014) and 7 Wonders Duel (2015), and Sushi Go! (2013). We also break down the recent controversy on the BGG forums surrounding Tiny Epic Dungeon's kickstarter cover art, and announce the details of our new giveaway!!!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2021-03-0859 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 10 - Getting into Dungeons and DragonsBreak out the D20s and join Matt and Ian as they talk about getting into D&D, and discuss the best way to get into the fantastic hobby. Also featuring a review of the new game Bluffaneer by Big G Creative!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2021-02-2245 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 9 - Pendulum ReviewThe clock is ticking as Matt and Ian review Stonemaier Games 2020 release Pendulum. This real time worker placement game has been a divisive entry from Stonemaier. How will the Dice Pirates feel about this bold new game? Did it live up to the hype? Will Matt continue to be demoted? Find out this episode!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2021-02-0853 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 8 - Call to Adventure, Parks, and It’s a Wonderful WorldThe Dice Pirates return in 2021! In their first foray of the new year, Matt and Ian cover three of their favorite games from the Holiday season, and discuss the upcoming Slay the Spire board game and RPG system Mörk Borg
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2021-01-2553 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 7 - Board Gaming with KidsThis episode the Dice Pirates include the whole family! Joined again by Aaron they discuss how to choose games to play with kids, keeping everyone engaged, and provide some suggestions for last minute Christmas shopping!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2020-12-211h 00The Dice PiratesEp: 6 - Themes in Board GamesThis episode hosts Ian and Matt dive into themes in board games! What makes a game "thematic"? How does theme affect gameplay? And what are some of their favorite thematic games?
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2020-12-0758 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 5 - Solo Board GamesMatt and Ian return with guest star Aaron Wolfe to cover Single-player board games! They discuss this corner of the tabletop community, and cover the benefits of solo games, and suggest some great starters for new players!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2020-11-2358 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 4 - DuneThis episode the Dice Pirates look way back to a hidden treasure of tabletop gaming, Dune from Avalon Hill (1979). They take a deep dive into the history of this classic, and why it has stood the test of time.
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
2020-11-0949 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 3 - Dungeon Crawler Tabletop GamesThe Dice Pirates delve into the dark and dangerous depths of the Dungeon Crawler Tabletop genre! This episode they cover the history of Dungeon Crawlers, and discuss the finer points of what makes these games so memorable.
- Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis
2020-10-2659 minThe Dice PiratesEp: 2 - Gateway Board GamesThe Dice Pirates return in their second episode to discuss gateway games! Tabletop gaming can be an intimidating hobby, but Matt and Ian are here to break down the best ways to introduce people to the wonderful world of board gaming!
- Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis
2020-10-121h 01The Dice PiratesEp: 1 - Top 5 Board GamesIn the Dice Pirates' maiden voyage, Matt and Ian discuss their plans for the podcast, and their top 5 tabletop games.
- Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis
2020-09-2856 minThe Dice PiratesDice Pirates TrailerIan and Matt are scouring the high seas for the best tabletop games, join them for a quick taste of what's to come!
- Intro and Outro music "A Robust Crew" - Darren Curtis
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