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John Kovalic
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The Dork Forest
Taekwondo w John Kovalic – EP 759
John Kovalic (@muskratjohn www.dorktower.com) is a Taekwondo doer!! I’ve never even met her. HI. I love John Kovalic and you will too. TAEKWON-TOO. Andy bonus insisted on these puns. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.comTHERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I’m Made of BEES. Are you? www.JackieKashianStore.com is the direct. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com have so many...
2024-02-06
1h 14
The Dork Forest
Taekwondo w John Kovalic – EP 759
John Kovalic (@muskratjohn www.dorktower.com) is a Taekwondo doer!! I’ve never even met her. HI. I love John Kovalic and you will too. TAEKWON-TOO. Andy bonus insisted on these puns. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I’m Made of BEES. Are you? www.JackieKashianStore.com is the direct. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com have so many...
2024-02-06
1h 14
We Got This with Mark and Hal
#449 - Best British Chocolate Candy with John Kovalic
What is the best British Chocolate Candy? WE (along with guest John Kovalic) GOT THIS!
2023-11-01
1h 17
Star Wars Minute
Rise of Skywalker Minute 29: 4-F w/ John Kovalic
All-Star guest commentator John Kovalic flies now! He flies now? He flies now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-05-25
34 min
We Got This with Mark and Hal
#417 - Best British Crisps Flavor with John Kovalic
Which British Crisp flavor reigns supreme? John Kovalic joins us to get down to the answer.
2023-03-15
1h 05
Dice Tower Now
Dice Tower Now 825: February 21, 2023
This is Dice Tower Now for the week of February 21, 2023. This week, gaming loses its holy grail, Birmingham is finally number one, the gods of cyclades are legendary, and John Clair invades the Last Kingdom. TOP STORIES (2:20) Holy Grail Games closes it's doors Brass: Birmingham reaches #1 on BGG board game rankings Cyclades: Legendary Edition announced from Open Sesame Games Restoration Games puts two Unmatched sets in the vault Munchkin South Park announced from TheOP and Steve Jackson Games Licensed title The Last Kingdom coming from John D Clair and Gamelyn Games Potions of Azerland t...
2023-02-21
27 min
Star Wars Minute
Solo Minute 111: Hidden Valley (with John Kovalic)
Guest commentator John Kovalic kicks off another All-Star week with Dryden’s goons getting the upper hand…or will they??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-07-25
40 min
Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast
Captain Sternn
Captain Sternn goes under the microscope this week, as does the Tao of Igor, Do A Powerbomb #2, and Bloodborne: Lady of Lanterns #1. We talk Fire and Ice, Unbreakable Red Sonja, and more, on this week's Major Spoilers Podcast! (From Galoob) Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://majorspoilers.com/2022/07/19...
2022-07-20
1h 08
MajorSpoilers+
Captain Sternn
Captain Sternn goes under the microscope this week, as does the Tao of Igor, Do A Powerbomb #2, and Bloodborne: Lady of Lanterns #1. We talk Fire and Ice, Unbreakable Red Sonja, and more, on this week's Major Spoilers Podcast! (From Galoob) Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://majorspoilers.com/2022/07/19...
2022-07-20
1h 08
Raised on DnD
S6E2: Dork Tower - John Kovalic
This episode I'm joined by cartoonist legend, John Kovalic, the creator of Dork Tower. John takes us through his life as a gamer, introducing his family to ttrpgs, and the return of Dork Tower in book form with the Tao of Igor coming this May!
2022-03-04
48 min
The Who, What, Why? Game Design Podcast
The Artist of Doom
John Kovalic, cartoonist and game designer, joined the show to talk about his journey into the industry and more. John is most notable for his work on Munchkin and Apples to Apples, but he has worked on 100s of games in his career. He also draws the comic The Dork Tower. Credit: artist by Stephen Borengasser from the Noun Project
2021-04-10
54 min
Papskubbers Papstinenser
Munchkin!!!
Nogen elsker det, andre elsker at hade det, men der er ingen tvivl om, at kortspillet Munchkin henover de sidste 20 år (plus-minus) er blevet et enormt, og enormt nørdet, fænomen. Papstinenser kigger på, hvordan et fjollet meta-spil om power-gamende rollespillere er blevet så enormt og hvorfor geeky genstande som Duck of Doom, Mourning Star og Net Trolls er blev hvermandseje. Er det godt? Hvordan rækker Munchkin over i andre nørd- og subkulturer og transcenderer IPer og firmaer? Bliver det langtrukkent og hvad er det der sker, med alle de regler og dimser der f*cker med reglern...
2020-08-21
56 min
Spezialgelagerter Sonderpodcast
SSP #42: Die drei ??? - Botschaft von Geisterhand (95)
Wir begrüßen Franzi Nox recht herzlich bei der Folgenbesprechung zu „Die drei Fragezeichen – Botschaft von Geisterhand“ (95). Jedoch müsst Ihr, so wie wir auch, bei dieser Folge auf Sebbo verzichten, der sich leider nicht zu uns gesellen konnte. Steigt also mit uns gemeinsam in die geheimnisvolle Welt des Popol Vuh ein. Ist hier die ominöse Botschaft von Geisterhand zu finden? Ist der Botschafter des Staates Geisterhand ein anerkannter Diplomat? Haben wir noch andere Geheimnisse beim Fall der Jungs aus Rocky Beach entdeckt? Hört rein in unserer 42. Folgenbesprechung mit Abschweifungen, Pop-Kultur und Dr. Knobel. Links zur Folge:
2019-06-27
1h 43
Gamer's Tavern Podcast
Gamer's Tavern Ep 47: Gaming Humor with Scott Kurtz and John Kovalic
What role does humor play in gaming? How much is too much? How do you add humor to your games? We have some legends in gaming comedy, Scott Kurtz and John Kovalic, here to tell you all you need to know about humor and gaming. (Originally released on April 20, 2015) Full show notes and current content available on http://gamerstavernshow.com
2019-05-28
1h 41
Comics Coast To Coast
CCC 337 – The John Kovalic Interview Part 4
John Kovalic returns for a record tying appearance on CC2C to sit down with Brian Dunaway, Joel Duggan and Matthew Ducharme to talk his new Kickstarter Project The Tao of Igor: A new Dork Tower Collection CC2C Guest History: John has never been on the show 3 times before! https://comicscoasttocoast.com/podcast/ccc-294-john-kovalic-interview-part-3/ […]
2018-10-16
58 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #288: Super Munchkin
If you have seen Luke Cage Season 2, you may have noticed a certain game appear, and this week on Munchkin Land we sit down, dust off the box, and play Super Munchkin from Steve Jackson Games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com SUPER MUNCHKIN Fly through the city. Smash the villains. Backstab your teammates and grab their gadgets. Munchkin has parodied...
2018-08-21
1h 31
FC3 Monkey Business
Talk with John Kovalic and More!
This week on FC3 Monkey Business, C. and the gang talk to John Kovalic, cartoonist, illustrator and writer, best known for his work on the webcomic, Dork Tower, and his work on games such as Munchkin, Chez Geek and Apples to Apples. After that, stick around for our Everyday Heroes Shout Outs and what is making our geeky hearts happy this week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
2018-02-28
1h 11
Two Angels and a Prophet
Two Angels and a Prophet - Episode 36 "Firewood in a box"
We Are: twitter.com/Gabsrants @Gabsrants : Gabriel twitter.com/Poetjoel @Poetjoel : Joel twitter.com/PictureBandit @PictureBandit : Michael Podcast email: 2angels1prophet@gmail.com Michaels Patreon: www.patreon.com/PictureBandit Unorganized Shownotes voluntary evacuation https://www.google.ch/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/29/voluntary-evacuation-planned-for-migrants-in-libya-detention-camps narcos games of thrones actor https://www.google.ch/search?q=narcos+game+of+thrones+actor&oq=narcos+game+of+thrones&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.14238j0j7&client=ms-android-sonymobile&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 How Popular is Donald Trump https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-approval-ratings/ Crime to be broke in America https://g.co/kgs/4brL56 ...
2017-12-03
1h 17
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #220: Munchkin Grimm Tidings
It's been forever since we've played Munchkin! Let's fix that by playing the Walgreen's Exclusive Munchkin Grimm Tidings. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Munchkin Grimm Tidings The fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm are full of magic, deception, and violence. Sounds perfect for Munchkin! Iconic baddies and boons, like evil stepmothers and Rapunzel's golden locks, are captured in 114 cards...
2017-04-17
1h 02
The Dork Forest
The Dork Forest 391 - John Kovalic
More boardgames you guys. It’s John Kovalic (@muskrat_john and www.dorktower.com), artist to the stars of game design (Apples to Apples and Muchkin) … has a love of Warhammer, DnD, boardgames and all nerdy dorky things. He’s a local Wisconsin dork luminary and he is great. Read his comic, Dork Tower. WELCOME to year ELEVEN of TDF. Premium eps are taped live and available here: https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com/ I have an hour comedy special out called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because my soul is in it. You can download it here: bit.ly/horcruxdown...
2017-01-17
1h 03
The Dork Forest
The Dork Forest 391 - John Kovalic
More boardgames you guys. It’s John Kovalic (@muskrat_john and ), artist to the stars of game design (Apples to Apples and Muchkin) … has a love of Warhammer, DnD, boardgames and all nerdy dorky things. He’s a local Wisconsin dork luminary and he is great. Read his comic, Dork Tower. WELCOME to year ELEVEN of TDF. Premium eps are taped live and available here: I have an hour comedy special out called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because my soul is in it. You can download it here: or get the DVD on my site. You can also get a dork f...
2017-01-17
1h 04
The GeekDads
The GeekDads Episode #148: John Kovalic at SFGE 2016
GeekDad Will James did a one-on-one panel interview with John Kovalic at the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo this past weekend.
2016-06-16
1h 04
Geek Apocalypse
John Kovalic (munchkin. Dork Tower)
yay!! been wanting to interview John for a While! Steven talks to John Kovalic about drawing for Steve Jacksons munchkin Series, his online Comic book series Dork Tower, going to conventions, how he got started in the business, his love of games and his experience being on tabletop! Super fun!!! you can find john on twitter @muskrat_john and at www.dorktower.com to see his comic book series!!! follow us on twitter @Geek_apocalypse for all things GA!
2015-11-24
00 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #138: Super Munchkin
Podcast Posting Page - http://wp.me/p8YAd-1pZN Major Spoilers Hotline - 785-727-1939 Four heroes enter the arena, but only one will be crowned the winner! It is an all out super battle, as we play Super Munchkin from Steve Jackson Games. SUPER MUNCHKING Fly through the city. Smash the villains. Backstab your teammates and grab their gadgets. Munchkin has parodied the classic dungeon, the kung-fu warrior, the space epic, and the creatures of the night. Now, it's the superheroes' turn! Be a Mutant, an Exotic, a Mystic, or...
2015-07-21
1h 04
Roundabout: Creative Chaos
Episode 30 - John Kovalic
On this episode we talk with John Kovalic. John is the illustrator behind games like Apples to Apples and Munchkin. He’s also the creator of the award-winning comic strip Dork Tower.
2015-05-26
1h 13
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #125: Munchkin Loot Letter
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week it's Munchkin Loot Letter! MUNCHKIN LOOT LETTER Get a ton of treasure! You NEED it! Steal the treasure and backstab your friends - without all of the silly card-playing stuff. Well, without some of it. OK, without all but 16 cards of it, at least. Munchkin Loot Letter is a game of risk, deduction and luck, for 2-4 players. It comes in a...
2015-04-21
51 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #123: Kobolds Ate My Baby!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. It's time for another edition of Munchkin Land! What happens when King Torg is hungry? It's up to a bunch of munchkins to save the day! Munchkin Kobolds Ate My Baby Card Game All Hail King Torg! A kobold has a harsh life. But at least there are babies to eat. until King Torg (All Hail King Torg!) swipes the plumpest and juiciest for...
2015-04-07
1h 35
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #119: Love Shark Baby!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. It's time for another edition of Munchkin Land! This time, the post-Valentine's Day excitement has us all looking at Love Shark Baby! LOVE SHARK BABY Here's a little something for that special munchkin in your life! More monsters to slay, more treasures to steal, more curses to dodge. all in the name of True Love. (Love of loot and levels, that is!). ...
2015-03-10
1h 30
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #117: Regular Show Fluxx
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Regular Show Fluxx! If you enjoy the Cartoon Network show, Regular Show, and enjoy the game Fluxx, you'll love the two together! REGULAR SHOW FLUXX Looney Labs teams up with Cartoon Network to create the most irregular version of Fluxx yet. Join Mordecai, Rigby and the whole gang. Do your friends a solid and distract the Destroyer of Worlds to save...
2015-02-24
25 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #116: Star Munchkin 3 is coming!
When is Star Munchkin 3 arriving!? We want to play it, and you do, too, and now we have a better idea of when the expansion set is scheduled to arrive. STAR MUNCHKING (REVISED) The Munchkins are back – and they're in space! Now they're Mutants, Cyborgs, and Cat People . . . grabbing Lasers, Vibroswords, and Nova Grenades . . . fighting Fanged Fuzzballs, Bionic Bimbos, and the Brain In A Jar. This is a complete game using the best-selling Munchkin rules (with a few twists like Sidekicks). Yes, it CAN be combined with Munchkin and all the sequels! And, of co...
2015-02-17
04 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #115: Munchkin Legends 3: Myth Prints
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, we return to the game that started it all - Munchkin! And because no one demanded it - Munchkin Legends 3: Myth Prints MUNCHKIN LEGENDS 3: MYTH PRINTS See Ya Later, Gladiator For the third time, Munchkin ruins explores your favorite myths and legends!Munchkin Legends 3 - Myth Prints introduces the Gladiator... they get tougher when their lives are at stake!This 56-card set...
2015-02-10
1h 18
Blue Peg, Pink Peg
The Seventh Peg Episode 16- John Kovalic
BPPP 7th Peg John Kovalic (click on the text to the left to listen) During this episode of Blue Peg, Pink Peg’s 7th Peg, we speak […] The post The Seventh Peg Episode 16- John Kovalic appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.
2015-01-21
28 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #112: Two Player House Rules Redux
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Stephen is excited about hitting 112 episodes! He also shares a new set of two player house rules for playing Munchkin. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com JEFF'S 2 PLAYER HOUSE RULES After shuffling the...
2015-01-20
07 min
The Wordslinger Podcast
WPC-019 - Kobolds Ate My Interview with John Kovalic
|| Support this show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/kevintumlinson || John Kovalic is a cartoonist and the the creative mind behind the Dork Tower comic strip, as well as games you probably know and love. Apples to Apples, Kobolds Ate My Baby, and Munchkins—just to name a few. John’s career stretches back to his teens, and includes a lot of amazing leaps that have led him straight to doing the work he loves, every single day. In this episode, we talk to John about his work and his workflow, about game design, and about turning off the Internet for the...
2015-01-16
1h 06
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #110 - Back to the Future? More like SLACK TO THE FUTURE!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, some very cool things are available from Steve Jackson Games in the coming weeks and months, and Stephen gives you an update that includes Chez Geek: Slack to the Future. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future!
2015-01-06
07 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #107 - We are back
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, some very cool things are available from Steve Jackson Games in the coming weeks and months, and Stephen gives you an update on what has been happening with the site, and how you can help. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us...
2014-12-16
11 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #106 - Critical Hit
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, we take a look at the cards you created, and play Munchkin Critical Hit! You can get your hands on the Critical Hit expansion set by visiting the Major Spoilers VIP site. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at...
2014-11-18
1h 35
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #105: Munchkin Princesses
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, we put on our tiaras dust off our glass slippers and make nice with the wicked step sister as we play Munchkin Princesses.
2014-11-04
1h 43
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #104: Kobolds Ate My Baby Pre-order (Munchkin Minute)
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Snot Shots, Kobolds Ate My Baby, and A Wal-mart bonus. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking...
2014-10-28
05 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #103: It's Adventure Time!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's the much anticipated and long awaited Adventure Time! Join Jake, Finn, and the rest of the Adventure Time gang in Munchkin Adventure Time! Battle to ward off foes, avoid magical curses, and fight monsters in an attempt to reach level 10 and win the game! Plus, now in a Munchkin FIRST, play as one of your 8 favorite characters with new custom character cards, each...
2014-10-21
1h 54
Geek A Week
Geek A Week: Year Five Two: John Kovalic
The Official Geek A Week Interview with comic artist John Kovalic. Pre-Order this new Season of Geek A Week and the reprint of Geek A Week Season 1. It will be a playable CCG (colllectible card game)!Also, limited quantities of previous Geek A Week cards at my online store.RSS FeedDownload Now!VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE for GEEK A WEEK: http://geekaweek.net
2014-10-20
54 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #102: Snot Shots and Alien Invasions (A Munchkin Minute)
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Garbage Pail Kids, Mars Attacks!, and Munchkin Treasure Hunt. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the...
2014-10-14
04 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #101: Faun and Games!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, we play Munchkin Legends 2: Faun and Games! Did You Myth Us? Faun and Games adds 56 more cards to the Munchkin mythology. You can use the Spear of Density to fight J.R.R. Trollkin, or fend off the Wendigo with your Hell Toupee. Play a new Race, the Faun, and caper out of danger... or into it!. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers...
2014-09-30
1h 31
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #100 - Cheater!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's a Munchkin Minute: Cheaters, Lovers, and Slackers! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen t...
2014-09-23
04 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #99 - Warehouse 23
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, we play with the exculsive Warehouse 23 booster packs! For the fifth year in a row, we've produced some extra, never-before-seen cards* you can add to your Munchkin games. This year, we have a staggering 22 cards -- that's two goblin dozens! (Goblins aren't so good at math.) From our secret storage facility to your game, we present: * Truth in advertising compels us to mention that...
2014-09-16
2h 03
Obsessed with Joseph Scrimshaw
SUPERHEROES: Obsessed Ep 60
BAM! BIFF! CHAT! Special guests comic book artist Christopher Jones (Young Justice, Parallel Man) and cartoonist/game designer/human Kickstarter stretch goal John Kovalic (Dork Tower, Apples to Apples) join Joseph for a thrilling discussion of all things superheroes and a surprising … Continue reading →
2014-09-09
48 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #98 - Cracking open the box on Munchkin Adventure Time
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's a Munchkin Minute: Steve Jackson Games releases its 2013 report, the top 10 Steve Jackson Games products from 2013, and Stephen cracks open the box of Munchkin Adventure Time. Munchkin Adventure Time features full color art of all your favorite characters, events and items from the show. Play as your favorite characters or gender-blend into their fan fiction counterparts! Finn or Fiona, Jake or Cake, it's u...
2014-09-09
09 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #96 - New Munchkin on the Way!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's a Munchkin Minute: Steve Jackson Games had several announcements at GenCon 2014, and Stephen just received Munchkin Legends 2: Faun and Games. Faun and Games adds 56 more cards to the Munchkin mythology. You can use the Spear of Density to fight J.R.R. Trollkin, or fend off the Wendigo with your Hell Toupee. Play a new Race, the Faun, and caper out of danger . . . or i...
2014-08-19
08 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #95 - Sheep Impact!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's a Munchkin Minute: We finally get to play Sheep Impact! Have even more fun bringing about the End Times with 106 new cards for Munchkin Apocalypse! Arm your hardened survivor with the Patriot Axe and Ketchup Gas to take on the Thawed Reich! Protect yourself with the Bomb Suit and Survival Manual, or the Antisocial Media will end you prematurely! Watch out for Disaster! Velocirapture...
2014-08-12
1h 36
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #94 - I'm so sorry (A Munchkin Minute)
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's a Munchkin Minute: A quick update on why there was as gap in programming, updates on upcoming releases, why you should go to GenCon, and an update on the Critical Hit Munchkin expansion! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Contact us at...
2014-08-05
11 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #92 - Sheep Impact is here! (Munchkin Minute)
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, it's a Munchkin Minute: Stephen is excited to see Sheep Impact arrive on the doorstep, a Munchkin Messenger Bag is available for purchase, and The Great Nate O sends us baseball cards. Have even more fun bringing about the End Times with 106 new cards for Munchkin Apocalypse! Arm your hardened survivor with the Patriot Axe and Ketchup Gas to take on the Thawed Reich! Protect...
2014-07-15
09 min
Podcast | Big Planet Comics
Podcast #115
This week we add two new segments! Time to Play the Game and Careless Whispers! Also, we review all these books and games: The Amazing World of Gumball #1 – Frank Gibson, Tyson Hesse Cartoon Network Super Secret Crisis War # 1 – Louise Simonson, Derek Charm Escapo – Paul Pope Munchkin (card game) – Steve Jackson, John Kovalic Noirness – Boulet Outcast #1 – Robert Kirkman, Paul Azaceta Savage Hulk #1 – Alan Davis Superman #32 – Geoff Johns , John Romita JR Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time #1 – Paul Allor, Ross Campbell Thunderbolts #27: The Punisher vs. Thunderbolts part...
2014-06-26
00 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #88: A gift from Eric
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. Stephen shares a gift from Eric and runs down some of the cards from Warehouse 23's Munchkin 2013 Booster Pack. This episode of Munchkin Land is sponsored by HelloFresh.com. Use the checkout code Major50 to save 50% off your first week's order. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into...
2014-06-24
06 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #87 - Steve Jackson Games announcements at Origins
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. Steve Jackson Games was at Origins this past week and made a number of announcements that have us really excited! This episode of Munchkin Land is sponsored by HelloFresh.com. Use the checkout code Major50 to save 50% off your first week's order. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far...
2014-06-17
17 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #86 - Buy, Sell, Trade?
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Stephen and Rob discuss a listener question regarding when you can sell items. This episode of Critical Hit is sponsored by HelloFresh.com. Use the checkout code Major50 to save 50% off your first week's order. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! ...
2014-06-09
07 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkinl Land #85: Munchkin Legends
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. Dr. Brad Will joins the group this week to play a game that is right up his alley - Munchkin Legends! This episode of Critical Hit is sponsored by HelloFresh.com. Use the checkout code Major50 to save 50% off your first week's order. Munchkin Legends is the new Munchkin card game about legendary adventure. You'll defeat mythic monsters and grab fabled magic items! Don...
2014-06-03
1h 18
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #84 - Further Out...
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Stephen takes a look at some of the upcoming products from Steve Jackson Games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is not...
2014-05-27
04 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkinland #83 - Star Munchkin 2: The Clown Wars
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. DnDBrian joins the group this week to play the first expansion set for Star Munchkin! The Munchkins take to the stars – again! Star Munchkin 2 brings the epic saga of The Clown Wars to life, except with better acting . . . Star Munchkin took the rules-bending, power-gaming, dungeon-crawling insanity of the original Munchkin and put the whole thing in space, where the monsters are more alien, the weapons more za...
2014-05-20
1h 18
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #82 - What happens when you delete a show?
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Stephen and Zach explain why the most awesome show in the world is not available to you. Also, singing, and sad Hulk music. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin...
2014-05-06
07 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #81 - Upcoming releases
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Stephen runs through some upcoming releases. Thanks to Spoilerite Ed for keeping track of cool Munchkin releases. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This...
2014-04-29
06 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #80 - Munchkin Bites 2 - Pants Macabre!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week, Rob has mummy issues as the gang plays Munchkin Bites 2 - Pants Macabre! Munchkin is about beating up monsters, taking their stuff, and sequels. Munchkin Bites! is no different. Thus were born . . . the Pants Macabre. The World of Dorkness has been busy. Can you face the sonic stylings of Ten Inch Tacks, the annoyance of the Gnat Bats, and the chilling waddle...
2014-04-22
1h 54
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #79 - Munchkin Minute - Munchkin Extras
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, the group talks expansion sets and plans their next big game! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is not...
2014-04-15
06 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #78 - Mars Attacks! Munchkin Apocalypse
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, the Martians are here, and the end of the world isn't far behind, as Mars Attacks! Munchkin Apocalypse! Thanks to Shades of Vengeance for sponsoring this episode, check out their Era: The Consortium Kickstarter Tabletop RPG campaign. Mars Attacks! Munchkin Apocalypse Mars Attacks!, the hit trading card series from Topps, is invading the world of Munchkin Apocalypse...
2014-04-08
1h 26
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #77 - Faun and Games and Munchkin Panic!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, three upcoming Munchkin related projects including an expansion set for Munchkin Legends! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is...
2014-04-01
07 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #76 - Cthulhu Dice Returns!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, Cthulhu rules our dice and our minds…again! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by making a $5.00 per month recurring donation. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is not of...
2014-03-18
06 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #74: Are you still having fun?
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, a listener writes in and wonders if we are still having fun playing the game. Thanks to Shades of Vengeance for sponsoring this episode, check out their Era: The Consortium Kickstarter Tabletop RPG campaign. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future!
2014-03-04
09 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #73 - Munchkin Pathfinder Bites Fairydust
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, Rodrigo mixes it up with two decks and an expansion set that creates a horde of horde monsters. Who will win? Who will die!? Thanks to Shades of Vengeance for sponsoring this episode, check out their Era: The Consortium Kickstarter Tabletop RPG campaign. Munchkin Pathfinder The award-winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets...
2014-02-25
1h 33
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #72 - Critical Hit Expansion Pack Update
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, Stephen gives you an update on the Critical Hit 15-card expansion set to be used with Munchkin. Thanks to Shades of Vengeance for sponsoring this episode, check out their Era: The Consortium Kickstarter Tabletop RPG campaign. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into...
2014-02-18
09 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #71 - The Good, The Bad, and The Apocalypse
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land - Zach sends everyone to the apocalypse... in the Ol' West! Warning: Some explicit language in this episode (Thanks Rob). The Good, the Bad, and the Munchkin opens a whole new frontier - the Wild West! Forget dragons and goblins - Jackalopes and Davy Croc have just as much treasure. Those plains may seem wide open, but there's lots...
2014-02-11
1h 46
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #70: Critical Hit Expansion Deck
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, we are building a Critical Hit 15-card expansion set to be used with Munchkin. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Use the comment section below, and let's make this happen. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my...
2014-02-04
02 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #69: Zombie vs. Superheroes
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land - It's zombies vs. superheroes! Who will win? Who will die? Who will get their brains sucked out!? Warning: Some explicit language in this episode. Fly through the city. Smash the villains. Backstab your teammates and grab their gadgets. Munchkin has parodied the classic dungeon, the kung-fu warrior, the space epic, and the creatures of the night...
2014-01-28
53 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #68 - A Show That Celebrates the Games from Steve Jackson Games
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, does the game dynamic change when you have more or less than the standard four players? And what about other games from Steve Jackson Games? All this and more in this Munchkin Minute. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The...
2014-01-21
06 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #67 - Space Booty
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land - WE'RE BACK! After the holiday hiatus most of the regular players are back for some high seas adventures... in spaaaaaaace! Sail the Seven Seas. Plunder the treasure. Make your crew walk the plank. Munchkin Booty brings the greatest gold-grabbers in history – pirates! – to the world of Munchkin. Use your Silver Long Johns to beat the Lobster Mobster, drink your Demon Rum...
2014-01-14
35 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkinland #66 - Pathfinder in SPAAAACE!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, your hosts continue their exploration of Munchkin Pathfinder by combining it with Star Munchkin. The award-winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets the award-winning universe of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in Munchkin Pathfinder!Try out the new classes like Alchemist and Witch. Join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Read Mantis Assassin. Arm yourself...
2013-12-24
1h 41
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #65: Chez Cthulhu
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, it's time to check out the last of the Chez games - Chez Cthulhu! Chez Cthulhu brings the horror of Lovecraft's Mythos right into your apartment . . . as if the leftovers from the Pizza with Absolutely Everything weren't bad enough. Work your job -- will you be a Morgue Janitor, a Sanitarium Attendant, or a Gravedigger? Buy things to give you Slack...
2013-12-09
44 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #64 - Zombie Dice - A Munchkin Minute
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, what else does Steve Jackson Games have for you? How about Zombie Dice! Eat brains. Don't get shotgunned. You are a zombie. You want brains. More brains than any of your zombie buddies. Zombie Dice is a quick and easy game for gamers and non-gamers alike. The 13 custom dice represent victims. Push your luck to eat their brains, but stop rolling...
2013-12-03
05 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #63: Ack-Ack (sad face)
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, sad news for those waiting for the martians to attack... ack... ack... Mars Attacks!, the hit trading card series from Topps, is invading the world of Munchkin Apocalypse! In this 15-card booster, you'll battle Monster Bugs and the Heat Ray Saucer on your way to Level 10, with the help of new goodies like the Martian Zap Rifle and Giant Spiky Feet. But...
2013-11-26
05 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #62: Munchkin Pathfinder Redux
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, they liked it so nice, they're playing it twice - Munchkin Pathfinder! The award-winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets the award-winning universe of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in Munchkin Pathfinder!Try out the new classes like Alchemist and Witch. Join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Read Mantis Assassin. Arm yourself with the T-Bone...
2013-11-19
2h 06
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #61: Munchkin with the Munchkin - Munchkin Minute
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, it's the Munchkin Minute, and Stephen's family talks about the game they just played together. The award-winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets the award-winning universe of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in Munchkin Pathfinder!Try out the new classes like Alchemist and Witch. Join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Read Mantis Assassin. Arm yourself...
2013-11-12
03 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #60: Munchkin Pathfinder
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, it's the edition we've been waiting for - Munchkin Pathfinder! The award-winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets the award-winning universe of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in Munchkin Pathfinder!Try out the new classes like Alchemist and Witch. Join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Read Mantis Assassin. Arm yourself with the T-Bone Stake and...
2013-11-05
1h 28
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #59: A Level Playing Field
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, we take a look at Munchkin Level Playing Field - an item you may find necessary in your next game. Ever since the release of Munchkin Deluxe, many players have been asking for a version of the gameboard that fits into the regular Munchkin box. Here it is! This tri-fold board has a dungeon room for every level, plus spaces for the...
2013-10-29
03 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #58: Game Changers
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, booster packs and game changers! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is not official and is not endorsed by...
2013-10-22
1h 04
Caustic Soda
Followups 13 Live at VCON 38
Mur Lafferty and John Kovalic join us to discuss electrocution, toys that kill, funerals, burns, motor vehicle accidents, sleep disorders, and sports injuries. Plus - which is the lesser of two evils: being electrocuted in a pool or killed trying to park your Lexus? Music: "The Penguin" by Raymond Scott Charity: Healapalooza - our t-shirt maker got hit by a car! Images Links Murverse John Kovalic's Dork Tower
2013-10-21
1h 17
Caustic Soda
Followups 13 Live at VCON 38
Mur Lafferty and John Kovalic join us to discuss electrocution, toys that kill, funerals, burns, motor vehicle accidents, sleep disorders, and sports injuries. Plus - which is the lesser of two evils: being electrocuted in a pool or killed trying to park your Lexus?Music: "The Penguin" by Raymond ScottCharity: Healapalooza - our t-shirt maker got hit by a car!Images Links Murverse John Kovalic's Dork Tower
2013-10-21
1h 17
Caustic Soda
Followups 13 Live at VCON 38
Mur Lafferty and John Kovalic join us to discuss electrocution, toys that kill, funerals, burns, motor vehicle accidents, sleep disorders, and sports injuries. Plus - which is the lesser of two evils: being electrocuted in a pool or killed trying to park your Lexus? Music: "The Penguin" by Raymond Scott Charity: Healapalooza - our t-shirt maker got hit by a car! Images Links Murverse John Kovalic's Dork Tower
2013-10-21
00 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #57: Your Sets
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, you write in with a rundown of the Munchkin sets you own. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system from Steve Jackson Games. This material is...
2013-10-15
12 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #56: The Whole Fu
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. Munchkin Fu and Munchkin Fu 2 are combined for this installment of Munchkin Land. But wait! We use a fast rule play in this installment. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the Munchkin system...
2013-10-08
54 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #55: Munchkin Quest Question - A Munchkin Minute
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Minute, we answer the question, "How come you guys haven't played Munchkin Quest?" and how you can help us make it happen. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! The material presented here is my original creation, intended for use with the...
2013-10-01
03 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #52: Cthulhu's Booty!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. This week on Munchkin Land, we ask the question, "Who has a big ol' booty?" Cthulhu, that's who. Now available . . . another stand-alone Munchkin game! Munchkins have hacked their way through dungeons, kung fu temples, starships, haunted houses, and super-foes. Now they face their greatest challenge – Cthulhu! Will they survive? Will they retain their sanity? Will they . . . level up? Munchkin Cthuhlu is a stand-alone game in the Mu...
2013-09-10
46 min
Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff
Episode 37: Ghost-Kissed Pilsner
The undertones of jet lag in Robin’s voice indicate the issuance of another Travel Advisory, in this case concerning his lovely trip to Germany’s Hannover Spielt. Beers mentioned include: Herrenhäuser Pilsener, Astra Arschkalt, Schneider Aventinus, and Robin and John’s fave, Höss Doppel-Hirsch (the name of which Robin completely mangles during the podcast.) The trip also provides another opportunity for Ken and/or Robin To Talk To Someone Else—in this case, show sponsor John Kovalic, who discusses the design of his addictively fun party new party game, ROFL. Ripped From the Headli...
2013-05-03
00 min
Podcast – Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff
Episode 37: Ghost-Kissed Pilsner
The undertones of jet lag in Robin’s voice indicate the issuance of another Travel Advisory, in this case concerning his lovely trip to Germany’s Hannover Spielt. Beers mentioned include: Herrenhäuser Pilsener, Astra Arschkalt, Schneider Aventinus, and Robin and John’s fave, Höss Doppel-Hirsch (the name of which Robin completely mangles during the podcast.) The trip also provides another opportunity for Ken and/or Robin To Talk To Someone Else—in this case, show sponsor John Kovalic, who discusses the design of his addictively fun party new party game, ROFL. Ripped From the Headli...
2013-05-03
00 min
Jules Sherred's Geeky Pleasures
John Kovalic Interview
On Friday, April 12, 2013, GeekDad/ Dork Tower cartoonist/ Munchkin illustrator, John Kovalic (@muskrat_john) joined me live on the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show at The Look 24/7 (@TheLook247). If you missed the interview, don’t worry. The interview is available below for your downloading and listening pleasure. But first, the show notes. There is some mic crackling about 1 hr and 6 minutes in. It got sorted fairly quickly. Things we discussed during the interview include: What John does and his upcoming game; Sport, Canadian stereotypes, and prostitutes; A brief history of Apples to Apples — expanded on later — and Kob...
2013-04-15
2h 29
Jules Sherred's Geeky Pleasures
John Kovalic Interview
On Friday, April 12, 2013, GeekDad/ Dork Tower cartoonist/ Munchkin illustrator, John Kovalic joined me live on the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show at The Look 24/7.
2013-04-15
00 min
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #022: Super Munchkin!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. In this installment: Fly through the city. Smash the villains. Backstab your teammates and grab their gadgets. Munchkin has parodied the classic dungeon, the kung-fu warrior, the space epic, and the creatures of the night. Now, it's the superheroes' turn. Be a Mutant, an Exotic, a Mystic, or a Techno. The higher your level, the more powers you can have. Battle dastardly masterminds, devastating monsters, and invading...
2013-01-08
1h 37
Munchkin Land
Munchkin Land #016: Munchkin Bites!
Munchkin is a dedicated deck card game by Steve Jackson Games, written by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, that has a humorous take on role-playing games. In this installment: It's the World of Dorkness! The Munchkins are now vampires . . . and werewolves . . . and changelings. Bash through the haunted house and slay the monsters. The OTHER monsters. You can't slay your fellow munchkins, but you can curse them, send foes at them, and take their stuff. Of course . . . This is a stand-alone game, which (of course) can be combined with other Munchkin games. And...
2012-11-26
2h 23
A Bit Of A Chat With Ken Plume - FRED Entertainment
John Kovalic
Ken Plume has a chat with artist John Kovalic about cologne, blocking, planets, dorks, apples, ramen signals, muskrats, sharpies, and Munchkin.
2012-09-21
2h 55
Jules Sherred's Geeky Pleasures
Guy McLimore Interview
On Friday, June 22, 2012, I saw down to have a conversation with one of the designers of Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, published by FASA, and my pal Guy McLimore (@couchguy) on the Geeky Pleasures Radio Show at The Look 24/7 (@TheLook247) to discuss many things Star Trek, media and technology. If you missed the interview, don’t worry. The interview is available below for your downloading and listening pleasure. But first, the show notes. Things we discussed during the interview include: Guy’s background; How he got into designing tabletop RPGs, Working with Paramount and F...
2012-06-25
2h 43
FourCast (Video)
Putting the "I" In IPO - Beatniks, home power and board games will make our future complete.
Beatniks, home power and board games will make our future complete. Hosts: Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson Guests: John Kovalic and Ken Denmead Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/fourcast. Got a prediction of your own? Guest you'd like to see? Question for the show? Email us at fourcastpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix
2011-09-12
51 min
FourCast (Audio)
Putting the "I" In IPO - Beatniks, home power and board games will make our future complete.
Beatniks, home power and board games will make our future complete. Hosts: Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson Guests: John Kovalic and Ken Denmead Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/fourcast. Got a prediction of your own? Guest you'd like to see? Question for the show? Email us at fourcastpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: Netflix
2011-09-12
51 min
Fanboy Radio
Fanboy Radio #298 - Self-Publishing Audio Expo
If you are interested in self-publishing comics or just want to know about the process, this is the show for you! Fanboy Radio's Scott Hinze speaks with Phillip Ginn of LegendHouse.com, Derrick Fish & Marc Hammond of Tails to Amaze, Melissa Kaercher, Christopher Jones, John Kovalic of Dork Storm Press, John Taddeo of ZoomSuit, Christian Barenek of Silent Devil Productions and Tim Leong of ComicFoundry.com while trying to find out the do's and don'ts of self-publishing.
2006-04-19
59 min