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Episode 56: Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers
We review the cooperative casino heist-themed board game Burgle Bros 2 from Fowers Games and give our verdict as to why it's a Pass, Play or Purchase. It's good to be back!
2025-06-17
17 min
All of the Above
Ep 343 - Special Guest Singer Raquel Liane
Angel Marie and Kevin cover the Rundown followed by an in-depth interview with Singer/Songwriter Raquel Liane.
2025-04-16
1h 08
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 55: Just One
We're finally back! Join us as we take a look at Just One, a popular party game that exudes simplicity. Will that simplicity make it a pass, play or purchase though?
2025-01-20
12 min
SAGES Stories
SAGES Stories Ep. 27 – Past Presidents
Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! This. Is. Huge. The biggest episode we’ve tried to do. The biggest episode we’ve ever done! Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR, FOUR PAST PRESIDENTS on one podcast. (ah ah ah) In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and new co-host Dr. Jenny Shao talk to Past SAGES Presidents Drs. Hoarcio Asbun, Liane Feldman, John Mellinger, and Pat Sylla all about SAGES, their respective paths to the presidency and the impact of the Society on surgery. Links from the pod: Episode 1 – Horacio Asbun, MD Epi...
2024-11-05
1h 08
You're Booked
Liane Moriarty - You're Booked
This week we welcome another publishing legend onto the podcast. It's the amazing Liane Moriarty! Liane has sold over 20 million books worldwide and her novels have been translated into forty languages. Her blockbusters Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall and Nine Perfect Strangers have been adapted into hugely successful TV shows. Her latest novel is the gripping, mysterious Here One Moment. We talked to her about her fellow novelist sisters, extended literary universes, the first book to make her cry and a particularly disturbing sex scene from Jaws. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our...
2024-10-28
54 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 54: What Makes a Game a Purchase?
For the first time, we are excited to welcome guests to our podcast! Our friends Bori and Brandon joined us for a conversation about differences in board game tastes and preferences, and what criteria they consider when deciding whether to purchase a board game.
2024-09-09
38 min
Kevin & Jenna
Kevin and Jenna: CT Pizza and Brew Fest Chat with Big Green Truck Pizza!
Kevin and Jenna welcome Liane from Big Green Truck Pizza to the studio to discuss the upcoming CT Pizza and Brew Fest, presented by Brown Roofing! Big Green Truck Pizza, Connecticut's first antique wood-fired pizza truck, is a beloved local business that brings wood-fired pizza right to your event, made fresh on-site with top-quality ingredients. Liane shares how Big Green Truck Pizza creates a fun and delicious experience for any occasion and even tells us about a fan-favorite pizza that blows Jenna's mind. Plus, we get a sneak peek at what Big Green Truck Pizza will be bringing to the...
2024-08-09
10 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 53: Oath: Chronicles of Empire & Exile
Might is right in this unconventional board game by the designer who created Root. Whether you choose to be the Chancellor ruling with an iron fist or an Exile striving toward your own Vision, Oath challenges players with its variable goals and ever-shifting map, creating an unusual and fantastical area-control epic. If you like this board game review, give us a rating. We appreciate the support!
2024-04-09
29 min
Naissance positive et éclairée
111. Abbey-Gaëlle - Enfanter dans la douceur de son foyer
Épisode récit d'accouchement positif: Dans cet épisode, Abbey-Gaelle nous parle de ses deux enfantements bien différents. On peut voir par son récit comment ça peut affecter l’après et comment un enfantement bien vécu peut vraiment changer nos perception de nous même! Un premier accouchement en structure qui se voulait physiologique mais qui ne s’est pas passé comme prévu, puis un deuxième dans la douceur de son foyer, accroché à une liane immergée dans l’eau. Un accouchement à domicile, dans l'eau, intense mais incroyable. ✨ Découvrez...
2024-03-18
1h 08
Morbidology
242: Liane, Karla & Maya Dickason
In a quiet suburb of Timaru on New Zealand’s South Island, a woman and her husband were watching television on the night of 16 September, 2021. As they were unwinding, a strange sound emanated from the garden next door. The woman went outside and peered through the fence, and could see somebody pacing up and down and sobbing.SPONSORS - ZocDoc: Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance & are available when you need them. To find a & book a top ra...
2024-02-05
54 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 52: Trick-taking with Schrödinger's cats may be the ideal gateway game
Learn to play quantum trick-taking in Cat in the Box and hear our summary of how this board game packs a punch in a small box.
2023-12-05
14 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 51: The Séance Game That's Perfect For Group Winning
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to receive visions from the other side? The board game Mysterium offers 1-6 psychics the opportunity to cooperate with another player in the role of a ghost to solve a murder mystery. While you're working to identify the culprit, location and weapon, that's where the similarities to Clue end. See photos on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and X (formerly known as Twitter) @passplayorpurch.
2023-11-07
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 50: Tales of the Arabian Nights
We made it to Episode 50! Join us as we tell a tale about Tales of the Arabian Nights. Like with any adventure we have some goofs along the way, but ultimately come to a conclusion as to whether or not this "legendary" story game lives up to the promise. As always, join us on X (here), or our Instagram for more of our boardgaming adventures!
2023-10-10
29 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 49: Fort + Cats & Dogs Expansion
We're finally back! We go back to being kids and seeing who can build the best Fort (Leder Games style)! Join us as Kevin struggles with how much is ok to spend on a game and expansion and Liane makes a case for animals. And as always, join us on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and Threads!
2023-09-05
19 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 48: Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum
This 2023 Kickstarter board game sets up 2-5 players for a lively 40-60 minutes of competitive dumpling set collection as Chinese zodiac animals. Hungry yet?! Kevin and Liane give a quick synposis and deliver their rating as to whether this game is a Pass, a Play, or a Purchase.
2023-07-04
22 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 47: Tetris
We couldn't resist the tactile satisfaction of dropping tetriminoes into a Connect 4-esque tower! In this episode, Kevin and Liane review the 2021 "Tetris" tabletop game and summarize the similarities and differences with the classic video game. See photos on Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2023-06-27
13 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 46: Master Dater
Take turns being the Sexy Single in search of the perfect mate in "Master Dater," a hilarious and definitely NSFW party game from the creators of "Joking Hazard." With thousands of combinations of Heads and Bodies, your ideal match is sure to be out there and may be a shockingly good time. Kevin and Liane give a quick summary and evaluate whether they would rate this game a Pass, a Play, or a Purchase. Check out (PG-rated) photos on Instagram at @passplaypurchase and Twitter at @passplayorpurch.
2023-05-30
12 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 45: Sonora
Flick and write your way to victory in this compact game for 1-4 players that combines dexterity and strategy against the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. Will Liane's general lack of coordination and Kevin's hesitation about games with consumables lower our rating of Sonora, or will the game's unique mechanics push it over the top in a good way? Listen to our quick rundown and review to find out whether we rated this game a Pass, a Play or a Purchase. See photos on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2023-05-02
22 min
LIVRA-TE
#72 - Livros de que nunca tínhamos falado
Como sentimos que estamos sempre a falar dos mesmos livros, esta semana fizemos o esforço de vos falar de alguns que nunca tínhamos trazido para o podcast. Se isto não é amor, não sabemos o que é. 💖 Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Geekarella, Ashley Poston (3:03) - Enigma Variations, André Aciman (4:34) - Three Wishes, Liane Moriarty (6:57) - Night Boat to Tangier, Kevin Barry (8:49) - A Short Story of Tractors in Ukranian, Marina Lewycka (10:50) - Weather, Jenny Offill (13:00) - Scrappy Little Nobody, Anna Kendrick (15:57) - The Friend, Sigrid Nunez (17:20) - Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Jonathan Safran Foer (19:50) - Tudo é Rio, Carla M...
2023-04-12
52 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 44: No Thanks!
If you like bidding games that entice you to push your luck, the simple but competitive small box game "No Thanks!" might be worth checking out. Listen for a quick run down of how to play, plus Kevin and Liane's individual reviews of the pros and words of caution. See photos on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2023-03-21
15 min
LIVRA-TE
#68 - Livra-te TV (livros inspirados em séries)
Comando na mão e carrega no botão! Estamos tão loucas com a adaptação para série de Daisy Jones & The Six, que não podíamos deixar que vos recomendar livros inspirados nas vossas séries favoritas. Digam-nos se querem mais destes, que nós gostámos muito. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Almond, Won-Pyung Sohn (1:23) - The Wolf Den, Elodie Harper (3:46) - Songs in Ursa Major, Emma Brodie (9:33) - Book Lovers, Emily Henry (10:39) - The Dinner List, Rebecca Serle (10:48) - One Italian Summer, Rebecca Serle (11:11) - Were’d You Go, Bernardette?, Maria Semple (11:36) - As Coisas Que...
2023-03-15
43 min
The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner
BEST OF 2022: The Greatest Piece of Advice
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2023-02-24
25 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 43: Alien: Fate of the Nostromo
We review the 2021 board game from Ravensburger that pits the infamous Alien against 1-5 players cooperating as crew members to complete objectives before they lose all hope. How long can they evade their fate aboard the Nostromo? Listen to our take and see whether we rated this game a Pass, a Play or a Purchase.
2023-02-21
14 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 42: Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
Compete to develop the Red Planet in this engine-building mashup of OG Terraforming Mars and Race for the Galaxy. Bring on all the maths. Do you rate this game a Pass, Play or Purchase? Let us know in the comments and leave us a review if you like what we do. Happy 2023!
2023-01-17
21 min
Ideas at the House
BUILD: Life on Land
The BUILD conversation series is a new series of talks that explore new perspectives from design, architecture, engineering, science and The Arts, to reflect on how these disciplines can address the urgent issues of our times. Each of the talks in this series respond to one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.In the first episode of the series, Build program curator, Joni Taylor, chairs a conversation with two visionary thought leaders, Jefa Greenaway and Liane Rossler, using their exploration of design practices to reflect on our relationship to Life on Land. - Global Goal number 15.
2023-01-10
1h 10
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 41: Taverns of Tiefenthal
Make beer, serve nobles and turn your humble tavern into a victory point engine in this modular board game by Wolfgang Warsch, who also designed The Quacks of Quedlinburg. Get a glimpse into all five modules of the base version and hear why we gave this Euro one of our most glowing reviews yet. For photos, check out our Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2022-11-08
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 40: Long Shot the Dice Game
Today we take a look at a recently released game - Long Shot the Dice Game! We see how much horsepower this horse racing game has in it's compact box and decide if it's a pass, play, or purchase. Definitely check out our Instagram for some pictures, and of course feel free to join us on Twitter.
2022-10-11
15 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 39: Klask
In this episode, we look at the 2019 edition of Klask! Join us as we start figuring out if it's a board game, how much athleticism is involved, and if the onomatopoeia is accurate... This is definitely one that you should check out for visuals coming soon to our Instagram, and we encourage you to join us on Twitter to see what we're up to.
2022-09-27
14 min
Pages n' Pages
Chapter 62: Books We Will Never Read...Ever
In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into our TBRs and figure out what books we will never actually read. There are so many books on our "to be read" lists that we'll never pick up, so we're ditching them to make room for ones we actually want to read! We're sorry if your favorite book is on this list, but these are just our opinions. What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James and narrated by Brittany Pressley, Kirsten Potter and Rob...
2022-09-06
1h 53
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 38: Dominion + Allies
We look at a combo in today's episode, the classic game of Dominion and it's most recent expansion Allies! Sorry in advance, we know Duchys cost 5 and are worth 3, and Kevin gets to overuse phrases "if you will" as he shakes off the rust from the podcasting break... At the end of the day though, join us in finding out if this expansion is a pass, play, or purchase! Also join us on our Instagram and Twitter for more. Thanks!
2022-09-06
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 37: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Join us as we take a look at this co-op pirate-themed game, discuss the nuances of looting vs. rescuing, and decide if the treasure is a pass, play, or purchase!
2022-08-09
15 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 36: One Night Ultimate Werewolf
We look at One Night Ultimate Werewolf to see if this is an ultimate party game! Join us as we have another set of differing opinions here, maybe another set of playthroughs are warranted... As always, we hope you also join us on our Instagram and Twitter to see what we're up to!
2022-07-25
14 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 35: T.I.ME. Stories
What if you could travel backwards or forwards in time and change the course of history? The board game T.I.M.E. Stories puts you and three friends in the hot seat as agents on a mission and challenges you to use your powers of observation and deduction to solve scenarios. Sounds like a cool premise, but what did we think of the actual gameplay and mechanics? Hear our quick rundown of the rules and find out whether we rated this cooperative adventure game a Pass, Play or Purchase. See photos on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and message us...
2022-07-12
18 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 34: It's A Wonderful World (& Corruption & Ascension Expansion)
We're back kicking off our 2nd year with a look at It's A Wonderful World and one of its expansions, Corruption & Ascension! Join us as we break down this engine (building game) to see if it's a pass, play, or purchase! Have a game you want us to review? DM us on Instagram @passplaypurchase or on Twitter @passplayorpurch!
2022-06-21
19 min
Don't Shoot The Messenger
Ep 222 - Well There Goes Swan Lake
Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 222.This podcast is proudly presented by Red Energy - most satisfied customers 12 years in a row.This week on the show Caro and Corrie discuss men behaving badly – especially AFL players including the fallout from the Melbourne FC player punch on and Bailey Smith’s drug admissions. Does the AFL need to reassess its policies and is Jeff Kennett wrong to suggest Smith should be banned for 2 years?With eye watering prize money being awarded – we discus...
2022-06-15
59 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 33: Android: Infiltration
It's been one year of podcasting for us! On that note, we do our best to take a look at this competitive push your luck game as we stumble over some words but ultimately decide as always if this Android Netrunner themed game is a pass, play, or purchase!
2022-05-24
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 32: The Emerald Flame (No Spoilers)
Join us as we talk about The Emerald Flame while trying our hardest not to talk tooooo much about it! This was one of our more adventurous reviews as we review this puzzling adventure, but at the end is it a pass, play or purchase? In the interest of keeping things spoiler free, we won't have too much on our Instagram (here), or our Twitter (here).
2022-05-10
18 min
Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery Podcast
SAGES Stories Episode 2
Welcome to all our Cold Steel listeners! We are excited to be collaborating with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons or SAGES. SAGES produces an excellent podcast called the SAGES stories podcast, where they highlight some of the amazing work SAGES members have been doing. In this episode, SAGES stories hosts Shirin Towfigh and Kevin El Hayek interview one of our favourite former guests Dr. Liane Feldman, the outgoing presidents of SAGES.Links:1. SAGES Stories: https://www.sages.org/category/sages-stories/2. Cold Steel interview https://soundcloud.com/cjs-podcast/e89-l...
2022-05-06
47 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 31: Vault Wars
Join us as we look back at Vault Wars, a bidding game where you acquire loot, junk, money, and victory points! Of course, we also decide whether this auction is game is a pass, play, or purchase!
2022-05-03
18 min
Quick Picks
Episode 29: Books Turned Into Movies or TV Shows
Most of us have strong feelings about movies and TV shows made from books we've read, and opinions are as wide-ranging as ever. Today we're sharing our choices of the bad, the meh, the good, and the even better adaptations than books. Streaming info will need verification because it changes so often. We recommend the website JustWatch to see where you can find a movie to stream; check with your local library. Bad: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty -- Big Little Lies All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Ha...
2022-04-29
29 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 30: Arkham Horror - The Card Game
We're back after a break (and shaking off the rust)! Join us as we take a look at Fantasy Flight's Arkham Horror - The Card Game which focuses on deckbuilding to tackle the mysteries of Cthulu. Will this game horrify us in a way that makes us pass, play, or purchase? As always, join us on our Twitter or Instagram to see what we're up to and for more information.
2022-04-26
19 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 29: Flash Point
We review "Flash Point," a cooperative game for 2-6 players who act as firefighters trying to rescue Persons of Interest before the building collapses. Find and save the people and pets of the household, remove hazardous materials, drive the fire truck around to aim the fire hose at the flames, and work together to save the day! We talk about our play experiences and whether we rate this game a Pass, Play or Purchase. Look for photos on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2022-03-29
15 min
Media Path Podcast
Mood Based Viewing & Four Hollywood Husbands featuring Joyce Bulifant & Liane Bonin Starr
Joyce Bulifant’s path has led her from orphanages to Broadway stages. From dyslexia to alcoholic husbands, from co-dependency to The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and from travels with her mother-in-law Helen Hays to ultimately marrying the love of her life! It’s all revealed in her wonderful book, My Four Hollywood Husbands, and she’s here to talk about it. Plus, journalist Liane Bonin Starr joins us to discuss her beefy, new reference bible called Stream This Next: 1,000 TV Shows to Suit Your Mood. Fritz, Weezy and your coffee table are recommending it!Path Points of Intere...
2022-03-24
1h 17
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 28: Wavelength
Join Kevin and Liane as they figure out if they're on the same wavelength about the popular board game Wavelength! Check out photos on our Instagram and Twitter. If you like what you hear, please give us an honest review and share our podcast with your friends.
2022-03-01
14 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep. 27: Takenoko
Join us as we review Takenoko, an older game featuring 2 beloved miniatures - the Gardener and the Giant Panda. In reviewing their epic struggle between growing bamboo and eating bamboo, we struggle with whether this one is a pass, play or purchase for us. As always, check us out on our Instagram or Twitter for more!
2022-02-15
13 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 26: Spirit Island
Join us as we take a look at Spirit Island, a critically acclaimed co-op "settler destruction" game from R. Eric Reuss and Greater Than Games. At least for one of our friends it's a 10/10, but does that mean it's a purchase? We do our best to take a quick rundown on this strategic boardgame, and always welcome you to check out more on our Instagram & Twitter
2022-01-18
24 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 25: Unstable Unicorns
Happy new year! Join us as we build a stable of Unstable Unicorns in this lighthearted "take that" card game. The narwhals can come too! Check out the colorful artwork on our Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2022-01-11
15 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 24: 2021 Top Picks
We pick our favorites out of all the games we played in 2021, and give mini reviews of each. And...that's a wrap for 2021! Thank you to all of our listeners for the support. We're looking forward to more gaming next year! Have a game that you'd like us to review in 2022? DM us on Instagram @passplaypurchase or Twitter @passplayorpurch.
2021-12-28
14 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 23: Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power
Join us as we review Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power, a new twist on the popular Disney game from Ravensburger where you can play as Hela, Taskmaster, Ultron, Killmonger or Thanos, and strive to rule the universe! Find out how this asymmetrical hand management game stacks up against the Disney original and whether we rate it a pass, play, or purchase. As always, check out our Instagram or Twitter for more of the latest from us!
2021-12-21
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 22: The Crew (Space + Deep Sea)
We're back after a break! Also, sorry for the background noise, this was a tough one to record... Join us though as we check out both versions of The Crew - The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea. We figure out if this card-based co-op is a pass, play, or purchase! As always, check out our Instagram or Twitter for more of the latest from us!
2021-12-07
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 21: The Game
In this episode we look at The Game by Steffen Benndorf and published by Pandasaurus Games. It came out a while back, but we want to see how it has withstood the test of time as a quick-to-play co-op card-based game! As always, we encourage you to check out our Instagram here or to follow us on Twitter here for more of what we're up to.
2021-11-16
13 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 20: Res Arcana
We take a look at Res Arcana by Tom Lehmann! This is a relatively quick engine builder, card management game where you play as a mage trying to rule the lands with victory points. Join us as we take a quick look and as always, decide if it's a pass, play, or purchase! We also welcome you to check out our Instagram & Twitter!
2021-11-02
18 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 19: Shadow Hunters
We're back and sort of hopping in on the spooky Halloween theme, we take a look at Shadow Hunters, an out-of-print game by Yasutaka Ikeda and published by Z-Man Games. Because of its rarity, we set aside our traditional pass/play/purchase (don't worry we still come to terms with a decision at the end) and just dive into what makes this game of potential interest. As always, check us out on our Instagram or our Twitter for more on us and the games we play!
2021-10-26
18 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 18: C.V.
In this episode we take a look at C.V., a game by Filip Milunski where you and your friends compete to live your best life (determined by victory points of course) and build a story of your journey from a young adult to old age.
2021-10-12
15 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 17: Bandido
We attempt to stop Bandido from escaping! (And also briefly cover the COVID-19 edition here as well.) Join us as we take a look at this quick card (or tile...) laying cooperative game and see if it's a pass, play, or purchase!
2021-09-28
09 min
Currently Reading
Season 4, Episode 9: Books from Authors We've Loved Before + Constructive Spicy Opinions
On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: emotional reading and books about anxiety for kids Current Reads: quite a few new and backlist releases from authors we love Deep Dive: strong opinions and constructive criticism - how to review a book that didn’t land for you. Book Presses: books that might not be for everyone, but were absolutely for us. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If y...
2021-09-27
59 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 16: L.L.A.M.A.
We take a look at "Llama" by Reiner Knizia, published by Amigo! This is a fairly simple card-based game where you want to avoid taking points and especially avoid those Llamas! Join us as we dig into it and try to figure out where it lands on our pass, play, or purchase spectrum.
2021-09-21
10 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 15: Age of War
We're back with another dice game: Age of War! This game by Reiner Knizia is a quick to play dice game where you battle fellow players to be the Daimyo with the most victory points. Let's find out if this simple game is a pass, play, or purchase for Kevin and Liane. As always, we welcome you to join and interact with us on Instagram or Twitter!
2021-09-14
08 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 14: Roll for the Galaxy
We take a look at Roll for the Galaxy, a dice-based variant from the Race for the Galaxy collection from Rio Grande Games. Roll your dice, assign your workers, and develop, settle and ship your way to the most victory points as you build your space empire tableau! Take a listen as Kevin explains his 180-degree change-of-heart for this game and we discuss the surprising depth of strategy in this minimalistic game. Follow us on Instagram @passplaypurchase and Twitter @passplayorpurch for more gaming enthusiasm!
2021-09-07
18 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 13: Menara
We take a look at the dexterity based game Menara! This neat construction-style cooperative game has you reaching new heights, which has Liane reaching deep down to try and complete her words of caution regarding this. We hope you check out our Instagram for pictures here and as always feel free to join us on Twitter @passplayorpurch!
2021-08-24
15 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Catching Mr. Jack - Pocket
We take a look at Mr. Jack Pocket by Hurrican Games and stack up the physical copy vs. the app. This is a surprisingly tight game for 2 players (or 1 vs. AI for the app), but is it enough to win us over? Join us as we have some discussion on it and get into our feelings about 2 player games, especially where apparently couples don't have to game together to stay together...
2021-08-17
17 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Villainous & Expansions
We take a look at a great collaboration between Disney and Ravensburger - Villainous. Join us as we take a look at the base game while putting it in context with some of the expansions. Also, Liane shows a little Disney pride while Kevin totally forgets the word "nostalgia" for a bit. In the end though, will it end up being a pass, play, or purchase?
2021-08-10
22 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Revisiting Ghost Stories
We look at an oldie but goodie - Ghost Stories! This co-op combat game has a lot to offer for players with so much design flexibility. Join us as we take a look at it and see how it has aged. Also feel free to check out pictures on our Instagram or give us some feedback on our Twitter @passplayorpurch. As always thank you for listening, can't believe we're already 10 episodes in!
2021-08-03
15 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 9: Bohnanza-Ladies & Gangsters
We take a look at a variation on the original Bohnanza by Uwe Rosenberg - Ladies & Gangsters. It's actually 2 separate games in 1 box, so we have double the things to decide on in this review! Also, we try to expand our vocabulary a little bit since we have to say the word "beans" so many times... See photos of Ladies & Gangsters and follow us for even more board game enthusiasm on Instagram @passplaypurchase and now on Twitter @passplayorpurch!
2021-07-27
17 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 8: Obsession
We adventure through the hard to find board game Obsession and attempt to rebuild our family's reputation and greatness. In this review, Liane finds herself unable to continue describing how she feels about the game - join us to find out if this is a pass, play, or purchase!
2021-07-20
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Trailer: Pass, Play, or Purchase
Get a quick feel of our journey to help fellow board gamers find that next game so they can decide if it's a Pass, Play, or Purchase!
2021-07-19
00 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 7: The Chameleon
We look at a board game where blending in is a good thing! Join us as we take a look at The Chameleon, a social deduction game where all but one player knows what the secret word is and try to corner the Chameleon as the Chameleon tries to escape detection...or at least figure out what the secret word is. As always we encourage you to check out some pictures on our Instagram @passplaypurchase.
2021-07-13
08 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Ep 6: Dead of Winter: Warring Colonies
In this episode we look at an expansion to the popular board game Dead of Winter. Unlike many expansions, this one turns a cooperative game into a team vs. team setup and turns the player count up to 11! Join us to find out if this addition is a pass, play, or purchase! As always, feel free to check out our Instagram as well for pictures @passplaypurchase!
2021-07-05
20 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 5: Letter Jam
Is it a board game? Is it an activity? Is the theme really there in Letter Jam? This review wasn't as straightforward as we initially thought, but join us to find out if it's a Pass, Play, or Purchase! For accompanying pictures to help you visualize, we encourage you to check out our Instagram @PassPlayPurchase.
2021-06-23
24 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 4: Magic Maze
We take a look at a popular cooperative, silent, tile-laying game called Magic Maze published by Sit Down!. Especially coming off the recent review of Tranquility, how will we feel about this game? Join us to find out more about Magic Maze, and whether it's a pass, play, or purchase!
2021-06-15
16 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 3: New York Zoo
Join us as we look at a solid board game from Uwe Rosenberg involving various animals as players compete to fill their zoo. Also to find out if it's a pass, play, or purchase! For pictures of the colorful creatures, zoo enclosures and attraction tiles, please check out our Instagram: @passplaypurchase
2021-06-07
09 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 2: Tranquility
Join us as we take a look at Tranquility, a cooperative board game/tile-laying game using asymmetric information, obstacles, and perhaps most importantly, silence to navigate your way to a new home.
2021-05-24
13 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 1: 7 Wonders
Our first review! We look at a refreshed classic board game: 7 Wonders to see who it's a good fit for and if it's a Pass, Play, or Purchase!
2021-05-24
17 min
Pass, Play, or Purchase
Episode 0: The Introduction
Join us for a quick introduction as we embark on a journey of exploring various tabletop games to see what type of gamer they may be a fit for, and if we would PASS, PLAY, or PURCHASE it!
2021-05-24
05 min
Currently Reading
Season 2, Episode 45: Honest Book Reviews + Our Favorite Beach Reads
Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: white allyship minisode and stepping into hard places with reading Current Reads: Some strong opinions, some dissapointments, some heavy-handedness, and some glowing reviews Deep Dive: our favorite “beach reads” Book Presses: a book that should be read slow but steady, and an old favorite by a beloved author As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll...
2020-06-15
48 min
Educatio Perpetua!
#przerwa z Martą Iwanowską-Polkowską
Educatio Perpetua! tonie tylko długie wywiady, ale również krótkie sesje pytań i odpowiedzi. Dzisiaj 4 minuty z Martą Iwanowską-Polkowską. Zobaczcie co poleciła! Książki: „Self-reg” Stuart Shanker, Teresa Barker Wyd. Mamania https://www.empik.com/self-reg-stuart-shanker-barker-teresa,p1128690113,ksiazka-p Nie jestem kosmitą. Mam zespół Aspergera – Joanna Ławicka Wyd. Fundacja Prodeste https://afiti.pl/produkt/nie-jestem-kosmita-mam-zespol-aspergera/ Lian Moriarty https://www.empik.com/szukaj/produkt?author=moriarty+liane Narzędzia pracy: Metafora Zdjęcia, obrazy, fotografia, rysunek Karty „Drzwi do ja” Marta Iwanowska-Polkowska https...
2020-04-27
04 min
Terror On The Tube
RMG Presents: TERROR ON THE TUBE Ep. 009 – The Demon Murder Case (1983)
In Terror On The Tube, Joel, Peter, and Allyson pick, at random, a made-for-TV horror/suspense movie that aired sometime during the decades of the 1970s, 80s, or 90s. In this episode, we're covering The Demon Murder Case from 1983. Originally released on NBC on Sunday, March 6, 1983, The Demon Murder Case stars Kevin Bacon, Liane Langland, Cloris Leachman, Eddie Albert, and Joyce Van Patten. ................................................................................................................................................ Synopsis: A young boy is taken over by demons who force him to commit murder. ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ Special thanks to Ross Bugden for the use of his music for the theme of this podcast under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Int...
2020-04-08
1h 01
Currently Reading
Season 2, Episode 21: All the Hosts Together + TV/Book Pairings
Meredith and Kaytee are joined by Mindy today in a three-host show full of bookish delights. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host. A book club win for kids, a book train with friends, and strong opinions about a bookish movie. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. There’s some serious gushing over books in this week’s titles, plus a couple “I didn’t like this” strong opinions. Hold onto your earbuds. We are doing a brief Slow But Steady check-in this week to let you know wha...
2019-12-23
1h 00
Literary Anything
Episode 13 - 2019 End Of Year Wrap Up
Welcome to the end of year wrap up show! Jayne and Paula talk about their favourite books of the year, which was their favourite Literary Anything book and what they are excited to read over the holidays. They also countdown the most borrowed books of 2019. Books they discuss: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Fake by Stephanie Wood We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn Becoming by Michelle Obama Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria...
2019-12-20
31 min
Pop Psych 101
#44 - Lifestyles of the Rich and Mentally Ill in Big Little Lies
Based on the same-titled bestseller by Liane Moriarty, "Big Little Lies" weaves a darkly comedic tale of murder and mischief in the tranquil beachfront town of Monterey, Calif. Amidst doting moms, successful husbands, beautiful children, and stunning homes exists a community fueled by rumors and divided into haves and have-nots, exposing fractured relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors. Told through the eyes of three mothers -- Madeline, Celeste and Jane -- the series' narrative explores society's myths regarding perfection and its romanticization of marriage, sex, parenting and friendship. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and...
2019-08-19
1h 02
The LEADx Leadership Show with Kevin Kruse
How To Use Productive Conflict | Liane Davey
Liane Davey is a New York Times Bestselling author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. She is also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and has been sought by several media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, The Globe & Mail and Forbes, for her expertise on increasing productivity, enhancing engagement, developing leaders, and as one client put it, “dealing with the damn drama!” She is the author of The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track.
2019-08-05
24 min
Jazz Matters
Georgia Mancio
In Episode 10, we're hear all about award winning vocalist and lyricist Georgia Mancio and her forthcoming album with Kate Williams, 'Finding Home'. As well as her life in Jazz, including collaborations with Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw and the legendary Alan Broadbent, Georgia discusses her current project with Kate and her Four Plus Three project. The album, 'Finding Home', explores some of the different themes that "home" may mean and the varying journeys people may take to find it. Catch the "Finding Home" Tour; 31st May '19 - Isle of Wight...
2019-05-20
00 min
Timo from Kyiv
Stellar Dreams
01. Dave Owen, Kevin King - The Last Time 02. Tokyo Prose - Impressions 03. DRS, GLXY - Rain Dance 04. Redeyes, DRS - The Hurt 05. Drs, Riya, Villem, Mcleod - Ships 06. AudioSketch - Illusions (Original Mix) 07. Poschek - Stellar Dreams (Original Mix) 08. Collette Warren feat. DJ Marky & Tyler Daley - One Exception (Original Mix) 09. Anile, Blu Mar Ten - Lyssakses 10. Seba, Manos - Evergreen 11. Tokyo Prose - Lift You Up 12. Dave Owen - Still Waters 13. London Elektricity, Liane Carroll, Anthony Colman - This Dark Matter (2018 Director's Cut) 14. Break feat. Kyo - The Edge of Time 15. LSB - Catching Lightening (feat. DRS) Подробнее «Весна на календаре, весна на градуснике, весна в сердце… а главное теперь и в ушах!» Подобрал для вас отличный соул драм, надеюсь вам понравится)
2019-03-04
1h 09
No Matter What Podcast w/ Kevin Knox
18 - Just Keep Moving
“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet, and be steadfast in all your ways.” Proverbs 4:26“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.” - Liane Cardes
2018-09-09
02 min
Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown
049: Do You Want or Need a Fresh Start?
With the start of a new school year, there has been a lot of talk about clean slates and fresh starts. Today, we talk about that concept and take two different angles: 1. On one hand, we should look at everyday as a fresh start, a new chance to make choices that lead us closer to the person that we want to become, the goal we want to achieve or the milestone that we want to hit. Why wait until some random day on the calendar when you can just start today? 2. On the other hand, do...
2018-08-16
37 min
brennan book blog
B3 Ep 14: 12 Days of Book-mas - Adult Edition
12 Days of Book-mas with 12 compulsively readable titles in adult fiction. Featuring: A CRIMINAL MAGIC by Lee Kelly, WHAT ALICE FORGOT by Liane Moriarty, THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern, THE EYRE AFFAIR by Jasper Fforde, THE GIRL WHO CHASED THE MOON by Sarah Addison Allen, THE FALL GUY by James Lasdun, DARK MATTER by Blake Crouch, RECONSTRUCTING AMELIA by Kimberly McCreight, THE FAMILY FANG by Kevin Wilson, THE GIRLS GUIDE TO HUNTING AND FISHING by Melissa Bank, THE CLOCKWORK DYNASTY by Daniel H. Wilson, & MY SUNSHINE AWAY by MO Walsh.
2017-12-30
00 min
Book Riot - The Podcast
#237: 2017 Holiday Recommendation Show, Part 1
Jeff and Rebecca kick off this year's holiday recommendation extravaganza... This episode is sponsored by: Men & Dogs Penguin Random House Audio Books recommended in this episode: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown What If by Randall Munroe Schott's Original Miscellany by Ben Schott Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat and Wendy McNaughton The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern History of the World in Six Cups by Tom Standige Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books The Fate of the West by Bill Emmott, N...
2017-11-27
1h 12
Rollspelsklubben
Äventyr 8 - Gittes Gripar del4
Det tredje äventyret av Rollspelsklubben Höstsäsong 2017 heter Gojans Gladiatorgrop. Karaktärer: Thomas Eriksson - Tola Sparv (människa/riddare) Emma Knyckare - Bacon (dvärg/gladiator) Johan Hurtig - Kevin (anka/lönnmördare) Kodjo Akolor - Trollereleolas (alv/trollkarl) Äventyret i korthet: De fyra "hjältarna" får i uppdrag av adelskvinnan Gitte att fånga ett grip-ägg i landet Liane. I podcasten Rollspelsklubben får 3-4 komiker spela det klassiska rollspelet Drakar och Demoner. Äventyret klipps till fyra avsnitt som rullar från torsdag till söndag. Andra...
2017-10-08
1h 04
Rollspelsklubben
Äventyr 8 - Gittes Gripar del3
Det tredje äventyret av Rollspelsklubben Höstsäsong 2017 heter Gojans Gladiatorgrop. Karaktärer: Thomas Eriksson - Tola Sparv (människa/riddare) Emma Knyckare - Bacon (dvärg/gladiator) Johan Hurtig - Kevin (anka/lönnmördare) Kodjo Akolor - Trollereleolas (alv/trollkarl) Äventyret i korthet: De fyra "hjältarna" får i uppdrag av adelskvinnan Gitte att fånga ett grip-ägg i landet Liane. I podcasten Rollspelsklubben får 3-4 komiker spela det klassiska rollspelet Drakar och Demoner. Äventyret klipps till fyra avsnitt som rullar från torsdag till söndag. Andra...
2017-10-07
48 min
Rollspelsklubben
Äventyr 8 - Gittes Gripar del2
Det tredje äventyret av Rollspelsklubben Höstsäsong 2017 heter Gojans Gladiatorgrop. Karaktärer: Thomas Eriksson - Tola Sparv (människa/riddare) Emma Knyckare - Bacon (dvärg/gladiator) Johan Hurtig - Kevin (anka/lönnmördare) Kodjo Akolor - Trollereleolas (alv/trollkarl) Äventyret i korthet: De fyra "hjältarna" får i uppdrag av adelskvinnan Gitte att fånga ett grip-ägg i landet Liane. I podcasten Rollspelsklubben får 3-4 komiker spela det klassiska rollspelet Drakar och Demoner. Äventyret klipps till fyra avsnitt som rullar från torsdag till söndag. Andra...
2017-10-06
47 min
Pop This!
Episode 94: Big Little Lies
Show notes: Under the Tuscan Sun plot summary: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328589/plotsummary Big Little Lies, a novel by Liane Moriarty: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19486412-big-little-lies Big Little Lies - official trailer - HBO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpMa8YFcjtE '90s It Girls/Lisa Bonet: https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/42202120/image/42203617/Lisa-Bonet Big LIttle Lies Houses: How Much Do They Cost? http://www.vulture.com/2017/03/big-little-lies-houses-cost-location.html The Surprising Generosity of "Big Little Lies" by Emily Nussbaum: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/06/the-surprising-generosity-of-big-little-lies Recommendations: Lisa: The Witch https://www.youtube.com/wat...
2017-08-23
59 min
Tech WebCast
Techwebcast Episode 439
Hosts: Aldwyn, Brad, Daryl & Jacob Guest Grandma's Handbag Guest Liane Fletcher Co-Founder Property Whispers" ShowNotes "Thanks to Furious Marketing for supporting the podcast, check out furiouswebdesign.com.au if you need a new website, or follow them on Facebook if you have an interest in Marketing" "StillSpinning Kevin Carpenter
2017-08-12
1h 13
Get Booked
All Audiobooks, All the Time
Amanda and special guest Rachel Smalter Hall recommend audiobooks for every occasion in this week’s episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Once We Were Sisters by Sheila Kohler and Penguin Random House Audio.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Books DiscussedThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, translated by Ken Liu
2017-01-19
1h 02
Dennis Blaze
FFS Week 48 w Jonn Hart + Dennis Blaze + Beto Perez of Jam'n 95.7 San Diego w DJ Fishfonics (December 2016 Hip-Hop, R&B, New Music & Throwbacks)
BRUNO MARS - CHUNKY RUSS COSON - WHERE IM FROM D-NERO FT KEVIN DARBO - THIS IS IT JANET JACKSON - DAMN BABY LIANE V - DONT BE THAT GUY NETTA BRIELLE FT IAMSU X TRAXAMILLION - 3XKRAZY REMIX TINASHE - WATCH ME WORK JAZMIN SISTERS - HEARTBREAKER LISSETTE MELENDEZ X GREG NICE - GOODY GOODY MARIO - MY NAME IS MARIO TREVIS ROMMELL - TILL THE MORNING LOVE JONES GIRLZ - NUMBER CHRIS BROWN FT AKON - CAME TO DO JUSTIN VEE FT KRITIKAL - COMBO LEA LOVE - GOOD FOR U - DENNIS BLAZE REMIX JONN HART FT...
2016-12-02
00 min
Gilmore Guys
722 Part II - Bon Voyage (with Aisha Muharrar)
Aisha Muharrar (@eeshmu) joins the Gilmore Guys to gab all about Episode 722 - Bon Voyage! - Pop Culture Plugs - AISHA: Liane Moriarty novels DEMI: Fleabag & My Heart is an Idiot KEVIN: Astral Weeks by Van Morrison See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2016-11-14
2h 51
Short Story Long
#23 - Liane V: Entertainer/Influencer
This week I sit down with Liane V. Liane grew up in Modesto, California and moved to Los Angeles immediately after graduating high school. Working odd jobs Liane always had a vision of being a singer and entertainer. With rapid success Liane became one of the biggest names on Vine and Musical.ly which opened up opportunities to work with celebrities like Kevin Hart and Justin Bieber as well as major companies like Starbucks and McDonald's.
2016-10-12
1h 12
Chat 10 Looks 3
Ep 12: The Ascendancy Of The Nice People
It's budget week and everyone is under (and broadcasting in) the weather. But federal politics is quickly pushed aside once Sales announces that this week: nice guys do NOT finish last. Plus, who would you rather fly with: Tom Cruise or Val Kilmer? • Carrie Bickmore's Gold Logie Speech dedicated to her late husband Greg • Hilary Clinton interview with Hamish and Andy • Buzz Aldrin interview on 7.30 • The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe • Top Gun starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer • Spandau Ballet, but you might not like the origin of the name • The Husband's Secr...
2015-05-16
34 min
Chat 10 Looks 3
Ep 12: The Ascendancy Of The Nice People
It's budget week and everyone is under (and broadcasting in) the weather. But federal politics is quickly pushed aside once Sales announces that this week: nice guys do NOT finish last. Plus, who would you rather fly with: Tom Cruise or Val Kilmer? • Carrie Bickmore's Gold Logie Speech dedicated to her late husband Greg • Hilary Clinton interview with Hamish and Andy • Buzz Aldrin interview on 7.30 • The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe • Top Gun starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer • Spandau Ballet, but you might not like the origin of the name • The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty • Big Little Lies by Liane Moriart...
2015-05-16
34 min
Episode – Angel Between the Lines
ABtLS1XMAS – The Christmas that Wasn’t
by Jimmy Davis Cast Angel – Clay Robeson Tiamat – Jachelle Cordelia – Lisa T. Wesley – Ryan E Stevenson Gunn – Elijah Fred – Liane U. Lorne – Glen Bartram Connor – Claus H Lilah – P Bing Holtz – Kevin Bachelder Editors: Faith (the Vampire Slayer), Robyn Laider, Scott Williamson, Liane U., Mandy […]
2009-12-08
00 min
Episode – Angel Between the Lines
ABtLS1XMAS – The Christmas that Wasn’t
by Jimmy Davis Cast Angel – Clay Robeson Tiamat – Jachelle Cordelia – Lisa T. Wesley – Ryan E Stevenson Gunn – Elijah Fred – Liane U. Lorne – Glen Bartram Connor – Claus H Lilah – P Bing Holtz – Kevin Bachelder Editors: Faith (the Vampire Slayer), Robyn Laider, Scott Williamson, Liane U., Mandy […]
2009-12-08
00 min