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Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays Fallout 2d20 "Uranium Moonpie" Campaign Ep01: Roll TideHuzzah, we're back! It's been a while ("It's been a whiiiile...") since we put something out on this podcast feed, but after dusting off the gaming table and kicking back some spirits, we are back with the first episode of a new extended Actual Play RPG campaign, using the Fallout 2d20 tabletop RPG. This campaign is entitled "Uranium Moonpie" and takes place along the Gulf Coast of the USA, 200-and-then-some years after the bombs fell. Long-term plans are to take the story to our own creative version of the Southeast, and specifically NPC's ol' stompin' grounds of Mobile, AL.2025-03-242h 08
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBike Battery MaintenanceAfter NPC's recent experience with replacing his moto's dead battery, we decided to do a talk on the importance of battery maintenance. Just Jacob takes the lead here, educating us on the different battery types, and the cautions you must take when dealing with them.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your thoughts...2022-10-2830 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastTwenty-FirstsOh god, dear gods no. In this episode we regale one another with tales from our twenty-first birthday celebrations, that rite of passage into adulthood that we drinking Americans treasure so dearly. Be afraid.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For even more info and...2021-11-0833 min
The GlitterboisRe-imagining Rifts EarthWe spend this episode in a free-form idea-jamming discussion on ways to re-imagine certain "logistically problematic" elements of the default Rifts Earth setting. Most if these ideas are rooted in NPC's struggles with presenting the story of the world in his games in a way that fits his mind's eye view of the world. Give us a listen for some of our ideas on ways to unleash your imaginations, then drop in to our Discord and talk about your own ideas.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to...2021-11-0336 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBikers Dice and Bars Character Jam #19: Blackout in Crater ValleyWe're back with another Character Jam! This time we're doing another DCC spin-off, and it's a glorious one: Blackout in Crater Valley! It's a game about feeding a bunch of 1980s teenagers to a Halloween Nightmare, and it's a perfect new addition to what might hopefully become a long tradition of running DCC games on the spookiest night of the year. Give us a listen and laugh along at all of the awesome new character options in this Stranger Things-esque adventure module!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or...2021-10-2949 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastOld Town Portland Private Security?Xander recounts his recent experiences encountering a whole new trend of armed private security guards working the Old Town Portland nightlife.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For even more info and options, check out our main website or our new low-bandwidth alternative feed site.2021-10-2223 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastPizza in PortlandIn this episode we talk (and argue) about pizza. Apparently some guys from some place or something wrote some ridiculously expensive snobbish books about the best pizza in the country, and apparently they say Portland wins. As if! Anyway, if you want to listen to us argue about pizza and lament the loss of one of the best places in town, this one's for you.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel...2021-10-0236 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBack to the Bars (post-COVID)Now that vaccinations are plentiful and a lot of the mask and closure mandates are lifting, folks are heading out in droves to go back to their favorite bars - should they still exist, of course. Many of our favorite watering holes unfortunately did not survive the lockdown months, and we deeply lament their passing. Fortunately, our resident "best-dressed man you'll ever hear" bartender Dr. Xander Gerrymander is back behind the taps and slinging drinks for all of us drunken plebes. In this episode, we talk with Xander about what the bar life is like now that everyone is...2021-08-0233 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastA Look at McMenaminsAfter a short break for some summer travels, we're back at the mics with a new batch of fun! This time We're drinking a mix of McMenamins whiskeys and ales while Xander gives us an informative dive into the history of Portland's own famous chain of McMenamins resorts and brewpubs.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And...2021-07-2636 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastVaccinated 2021All of us here at the Breakfast Puppies studio are finally fully vaccinated! In this episode, we talk about our experiences getting the various COVID-19 vaccines that are currently out there, and why you should get one if you haven't already. Do your part to help save lives!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us...2021-06-2125 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastSangriaHappy Otter Day! On this best of all days, we celebrate with a variety of sangrias that you can purchase at your local supermarket, while Poppy educates us on what makes a good sangria. Hint: it ain't a jug, that's for certain.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a...2021-06-0727 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastPreppin' to PrepWe've talked about this subject a few times in passing, but now we're going to get into the meat of it as Just Jacob educates us on the basics of "prepping" in the current day and age. Learn about the differences in prepper types, and how you don't actually have to go full-on Bunker Man if you want to be prepared for disaster.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a...2021-05-3123 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastPSA on Oregon Senate Bill 574Well Kate Brown went and vetoed the lane sharing bill! What the hell?!? We're releasing this quick PSA on short notice as a call to all of our Oregon listeners to please contact their local senators and urge them to over-turn this unexpected veto to a bill that would improve the safety of all motorcyclists and scootists statewide.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now...2021-05-2906 min
The GlitterboisOCC Spotlight on the Dog BoyIn this issue of the OCC Spotlight series, we're looking at another core (and iconic) Rifts character class, the Psi-Hound - better known as the "Dog Boy." This is NPC's favorite class, hands down, across the entire Rifts catalog. We talked about Dog Boys a bit in our character creation series, but now we're here to give it a deeper dive!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For...2021-05-2818 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastFunky DiceThis time we're turning back towards the Geek Side with a discussion about the various types of "funky" and weird dice out there, and why you would use them. This includes things like the weird-sided DCC dice, the plus-and-minus "fudge" dice, the proprietary Star Wars dice, and more!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us...2021-05-1026 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastLane SplittingWelcome back friends and listeners! This time we're talking about the hot topic of "lane splitting" on motorcycles. There is currently a new bill in the Oregon Senate pushing to make it legal here, so it's a good idea to take some time and define what exactly it means, should it pass.
With this episode we're kicking off an experiment in format adjustment, with the hope of getting our feed stocked with a lot more content and quicker releases by focusing on shorter single-topic episodes. If you have any thoughts or feedback on the new format, please...2021-05-0424 min
The GlitterboisIntro to NightbaneHey, we're back with another "Intro to" episode! This time around we're getting into one of Palladium's most unique games, the modern body horror RPG known as Nightbane (or if you're a hipster like NPC, it's Nightspawn). If you have ever wanted to get a taste of what this fantastically monstrous game is all about, give us a listen. Then give it a play, and write us to share your own Nightbane stories!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And...2021-04-1625 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastDrinking SongsSing along with us, our fine friends, as we belt our a few of our favorite drinking ditties, and talk about the history of drinking songs - and their differences. Also stick around at the end for our brand new Bikers Dice and Bars sea shanty reveal!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know...2021-04-1258 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastMadeira, 1981, and Poppy's BDayIn this very special episode of BDaB, we get roaring drunk and celebrate Poppy's upcoming 40th birthday with a deep look into all of the games, bikes, and drinks that were popular back in 1981. This includes opening a bottle of a 1981 D’Oliveira Madeira, purchased special for this occasion!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us...2021-03-221h 17
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastDrinking GamesWe're here to talk about our favorite Drinking games! You know the kind, those games primarily designed to get you drunk as a result of silly failures in play or events. Join us to listen to ours, and then write us to tell us YOUR favorites!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your...2021-03-021h 07
The GlitterboisThe Enchanted F'ing CauldronGather 'round, young'uns, and listen to an old-timer proclaim his deep and undying love for one of the most "metal" forms of magical power that Palladium Fantasy has to offer: the Enchanted F'ing Cauldron. NPC educates Matthew on the way we wizards had to get new spells back in the day, and how knowledge of that method changes one's perception of the fundamentals of magic in Palladium's various RPGs.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your...2021-02-0200 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastCuts and Battle JacketsIn our first newly-recorded episode of 2021, we're having a deep educational discussion about the uses and origins of both "Battle Jackets" and "Cuts" in Punk, Metal, Geek and Biker cultures. Join us to learn about the differences in styles and patch formats, and how not to get your ass kicked by a MC when wearing yours.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live...2021-01-301h 20
The GlitterboisOCC Spotlight on the VagabondWe continue our new OCC Spotlight series by dropping to the opposite extreme of the power spectrum, taking a look at one of NPC's favorite classes, the Vagabond. We discuss how "less can be a whole lot more" when Role-Playing is the name of the game, and dive into our thoughts on the subject of many a great nerd-fight: class balance in Palladium games.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review...2021-01-2816 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays: Mothership 03 - The Idiot CervantesThis is the third and final session of our original Mothership RPG actual play series, which was unfortunately cut short by the COVID-19 quarantine. I'm happy to say that this one really brings the awesome (and the comedy!), and I'd very much like to return to this campaign in the near future.
As an additional note, I had a lot of fun editing this session. I fiddled a bit with adding more sound effects to some of the scenes, and I hope they aren't too distracting. If you like them or also if you don't, please send...2021-01-0100 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays: Mothership 02 - Produce the JuiceWe're back for the second session of our extended Mothership RPG actual play campaign, recorded here in the studio in the Pre-COVID days of early 2020. We continue where we left off in the last session, getting into deadly shenanigans on the doomed Serendipity Station.
Each of these sessions is also accompanied by some exclusive extra bonus content, released on Patreon and also to our tipping listeners on Pinecast. If you like what you hear in this session and want more, please consider checking those out and kicking us a bit of beer money. And thanks!
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Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays: Mothership 01 - Nightmare EulogyWelcome back, dear listeners! This episode kicks off a new series of actual play featuring the excellent indie sci-fi horror RPG, Mothership. These sessions were initially recorded at the very beginning of 2020, but due to the chaos from the onset of the COVID-19 quarantine in the US, NPC was unable to get around to editing them until the end of the year. I don't want to spoil the surprises of the session, so go on and give it a listen!
As a tech note, an unfortunate recording goof resulted in a loss of a small amount of...2020-12-291h 45
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastAll Geared Up with Nowhere to RideThis is another part of the big "2020 Close-out!" backlog rush, and as such the notes here are at a minimum.
In this episode, we discuss the new issue that some of us are facing, which is: getting all geared up for a winter ride, but everywhere now is closed thanks to the plague. Where do we go now? Listen, and find out.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and...2020-12-2754 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastGin Tasting SpecialThis is another part of the big "2020 Close-out!" backlog rush, and as such the notes here are at a minimum. Also, woo hoo for making it to Episode 50! Hooray!
In this episode, Xander leads us through an educational session on Gin.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your thoughts by leaving...2020-12-271h 06
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 17: Ray Winninger's UndergroundThis is another part of the big "2020 Close-out!" backlog rush, and as such the notes here are at a minimum.
In this character jam, we attempt to make characters for Ray Winninger's Underground. " It's like Platoon meets Dead Presidents meets Article 99 meets Captain America Civil War meets Jacob's Ladder." This is a long one, and there's lots of math, but it's a really good episode, and we hope you like it!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at...2020-12-272h 27
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 16: Firefly Part 1: The CharactersNOTE: This episode kicks off a major effort to clear out the editing backlog in the final weeks of 2020. The show notes on these are kept at a minimum until we clear out the log, which ends with the last of our new Mothership RPG Actual Play sessions.
In this new Character Jam, we make an awesome set of new heroes for the excellent Firefly RPG. Please give it a listen, and then check out the special bonus Part 2 episode on Patreon, where we later meet back up and create our ship!
Drop us a...2020-12-271h 46
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastHorrible Life Choices with MD 2020Listen closely, dear Listener, to this deep cautionary tale of poor decisions and destroyed souls. The BDaB crew finally (!) delivers on its long-mentioned promise of guiding you through a taste sampler review of all the flavors of MD "Mad Dog" 2020 wine that we could acquire. Why would we inflict this torture upon ourselves? For comedy and science, of course. We drink the Mad Dog, so you don't have to. Don't know what Mad Dog is? Give us a listen and you will very quickly find out!
ALSO! With the return of everyone back to the studio once...2020-11-0200 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastGetting the Band Back Together / Xander for Mayor!We're getting the Band back together! And by that I mean that the Bikers Dice and Bars crew is finally starting the long-needed process of reassembling our podcast crew to record in-person again. After months of remote recording woes, we now have added safety measures to our studio to enable us to once again meet face to face, and joyfully record like we used to in The Before Times. Hooray!
As such, this episode is all about the idea of "getting the band back together," be it an old drinking circle, an old gaming group, and even...2020-10-171h 16
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastSummer 2020 RetrospectiveIn this episode we return to our "classic" three-part format, taking a look back at the better times of this otherwise awful Summer in the otherwise terrible year that has been 2020. In our first segment we talk about our favorite rides (or lack thereof) taken during this past Summer. In our second segment, we discuss the gaming and general nerdery we've accomplished while on COVID lockdown the past few months. And in our third segment, we look at how our drinking has changed, and the ways we have adapted to keep ourselves sane. Sanity is apparently a running theme...2020-10-121h 11
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastVirtual Tabletops w/ Alex HakobianWith Poppy and Xander absent, this time around JJ and NPC take a break from the normal format to record a fun bonus discussion with our good friend Alex Hakobian, developer of the Broadsword RPG. Our focus tonight is on the appeal and availability of "virtual tabletops" (VTTs) for playing RPGs online. We talk about the big fish in the VTT pond, as well as a number of additional offline and alternate options.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at...2020-09-151h 13
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 15: Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1st Edition)FINALLY! We've had a lot of tech difficulties in the last month, resulting in two "lost" episodes and a whole new approach to the entire way we record. Hopefully things are worked out, so for now, here's our latest new character jam! This time we try our hand at drunkenly making characters for Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition. And spoilers: it does not go well, but it's still hilarious through to the end.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander...2020-09-101h 45
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastA Spontaneous Hour of WineXander couldn't join us at the last minute, so Jacob, poppy, and NPC decide to do a spontaneous recording about their appreciation of good wines. We share out various wine stories, tangents about our 21st birthdays, origins of our wine appreciation, what we've learned, and what we love the most.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And...2020-07-261h 16
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastAdapting Our Hobbies to this Brave New WorldIn this episode, we talk about the many ways in which the quarantine has impacted our hobbies, forcing us to adapt to the new world of uncertainty.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too. And now we're live streaming our recordings on Twitch! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For even more info and options, check out our main website or...2020-07-201h 21
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastSo You Want to Own a Firearm... (w/ PB of the LRA)We're super excited to welcome special guest PB, founder of the Latino Rifle Association. PB joins us to talk about a subject that many folks have had on their mind in these conflicted times: firearms and the acquisition thereof. We look at good and bad reasons for wanting to own a gun, then talk about what you need to know in order to begin the process of legal acquisition. Along the way we share our own stories of past and present firearm acquisitions, and reinforce crucial safety rules and requirements that all firearms users should follow.
Drop...2020-06-291h 33
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastStaying Sane During QuarantineAfter an unexpected quarantine-required break from our regular recording sessions, we are finally back with a new episode. Like many other creative ventures around the world, we had to take additional time out to adapt our recording setup to work via an online format. I'm happy to finally have (most of) the issues all sorted out, so we can bring you more content! This issue is a bit more free-form than most, as we take some time to dive into the various things we've been doing to keep ourselves sane during this contagion crisis. The audio is not as...2020-04-3033 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBartending 101Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to get into a new career as a bartender? Just Jacob and Dr. Xander lead us on an informative look into the basics of what it takes to learn the business, including their own behind-the-bar origin stories. All the while, we drink a variety of Irish Whiskeys that we've not had on the show before, starting with the "worst" of the bunch and working our way deeper into the delicious vaults of aged quality.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy"...2020-03-231h 16
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Bonus: COVID-19 Special DiscussionWe're bringing you a special bonus message from the Breakfast Puppies crew: Stay the Fuck Home! This mini-episode details how the four of us are dealing with the current COVID-19 aka Coronavirus outbreak and subsequent quarantine. If you're looking for tips on how to stay sane, listen along. And if you are losing your shit, please join us online, reach out to us however you can. We're here for you.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com...2020-03-2119 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays: Tales From the Loop 05 – “Rat vs Robot”Listen now to our fifth and final session in the first story arc of the "Out of Time" campaign for the Tales from the Loop RPG. This is a long one, and took a bit longer than usual to assemble. I don't want to spoil a single moment, so please, pour yourself some libations, prepare a snack or five, and enjoy the adventure!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a...2020-03-093h 30
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastLiving on a Bike, Sobriety and Recovery (w/ Ramblin' Leathers)Welcome back, friends! This time we are joined by Joe of Ramblin' Leather Goods. Joe has lots of stories to share about his time living on his bike, traveling the west coast selling his hand-made leather goods. He also has some candid tales about recovering from alcoholism and adopting a sober lifestyle. To support this conversation, Just Jacob has mixed for us a trio of absolutely fantastic and flavorful non-alcoholic cocktails.
Topics of this episode include:
living off a bike for extended time
running a leather business from a bike
stories from hopping trains
bike touring...2020-02-181h 16
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastMalort, Hashing, and Scooters in CambodiaOur good friend and supporting patron Jeremy joins us for episode 37! Jeremy has brought with him a beverage that we've mentioned a few times in the past, and now challenges us to take The Malort Challenge. Listen in to see how we all join and bond over the drunken chains of bitter-foul adversity. Then stick around and listen to Jeremy educate us about the great "sport" of Hashing, aka "A drinking club with a running problem." After that we hear stories of riding scooters in the streets of Cambodia. Thanks for joining us, Jeremy!
Drop us a...2020-02-061h 12
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays: Tales From the Loop 04 – “Maritime Law”Our very special "Tales from the Loop" actual play campaign continues in its fourth session! Our kid heroes are getting closer to solving the mystery of the time bubble in this fantastic RPG about a weird retro-tech 1980s that never was. Some crazy shit happens this time around!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes...2020-01-262h 19
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWinter Riding and Storage TipsThis episode is all about winter riding! Just Jacob takes lead this week, starting with educational lessons about the best practices for storing your various bikes during the winter months. Then for those of you who want to ride all year, he talks about tips and warnings for those cold-season adventures.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a...2020-01-061h 12
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays Tales From the Loop 03 – “What's a Wood Elf?”Our Tales from the Loop actual play campaign continues with part 3 of the "Out of Time" adventure. Journey with us to a special 1986 version of Klamath Falls, OR that never was, with Bon Jovi, the Goonies, particle accelerators, and a Volkswagen-sized robot.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For even more info and options...2019-12-163h 03
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 14: Mothership (with Single-Serving Wines)Finally, another character jam! Listen along as we drink "Single-Serving" Wines (mostly from cans - wine from cans, can you believe that?) and work our way through the delightfully simple character creation process for the Mothership RPG.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes! For even more info and options, check out our main website...2019-12-0959 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastThe BestsFor episode 35, we wanted to provide an emotional counterpoint to the topics in our 33rd episode, and bring you our take on THE BESTS! This time around we're talking about what rides, bikes, games, bars, and drinks we consider to be The Best Around (nothing gonna ever bring them down). What are your Bests? Write us and let us know!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page, too...2019-12-031h 28
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBottles, Can, Growlers and More!Continuing the new format update for Season 3, in this episode we're talking about the many various drinking receptacles that have kept us inebriated throughout the centuries. Join us for a look into why different drinks are served in so many differently-shaped containers, with some history lessons for some of the more esoteric ones.
What's your favorite drinking mug? Do you, like Jacob, have a drink horn for every occasion? Are you no longer allowed to hold champagne flutes after the incident? Write us and let us know!
Drop us a line! You can follow us...2019-11-181h 07
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastThe WorstsHappy Fall, and welcome to another episode of Bikers, Dice, and Bars! This episode kicks off what I'm calling "Season 3" with a new, more open approach to our format. Many times before, when recording prior episodes, we kept getting hit with the feeling that we didn't have enough time to go over each topic in the allotted time slots of our base format. In this new season, we're aiming to try and fix that by taking a slightly more free-form approach to picking our topics, giving us more room to really get into them and enjoy some conversational momentum.2019-11-1357 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays Tales from the Loop 02 “Something Strange Going On Tonight”Hello and well met, neighbor! The BDaB crew returns with the second episode of the new and ongoing Tales from the Loop RPG actual play campaign. In this story, a group of best friends middle schoolers investigate some oddities in their home town of Klamath Falls, OR, in a techno-nostalgic 1986 that never was. We're using the adventures from the new Out of Time adventure sourcebook, and we welcome listeners to follow along with us while we play. And if you're feeling really adventurous, go out and get a bottle of our drink of the evening, and sip along in...2019-10-291h 11
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBiking/Gaming/Drinking as TherapyIn our 32nd episode, the Bikers Dice and bars crew splits a six-pack of Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest beer while talkin' real about topics that weigh heavily on our hearts. This episode is all about turning our favorite hobbies into therapeutic relief, be it biking, gaming, or even drinking.
Do you find long bike rides good for the soul? Do you sometimes use video and/or tabletop gaming as therapeutic release? Have you ever gone on a deep bender to "get it out of your system" after a bad day? Write us and let us know!
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Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Plays Tales from the Loop 01 "Speaky Squeaky"We're finally proud to present to you the first extended play session of our brand new Tales from the Loop campaign! In this ongoing adventure, we will be playing through the brand spanking new Out of Time adventure series, which was released as an early bonus to the backers of Free League's recent Kickstarter for the game's follow-up campaign, Things from the Flood. Inspired by the artwork of Simon Stålenhag, the works of Steven King, and more than a little Stranger Things throw into the mix, Tales from the Loop takes us to a 1980s that never was, f...2019-09-232h 45
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 13: Forbidden LandsWe're back with another Character Jam, this time bringing out the recently-released Forbidden Lands RPG, from Free League! Listen as we drink George Dickel Rye, and attempt to make characters for a new game. The Mad Marquis returns as well!
We've already jammed one of Free League's games back in our third CJ episode (#3: Tales From the Loop), and we have more news on that front coming very soon, so stick around in the coming weeks for some awesome new developments. Forbidden Lands takes their same "success through risk" gaming engine and jams it full of old...2019-08-261h 32
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastThe Black Dahlia, Toys for Tots, Eulogy for BottlesWelcome back for episode 30 of Bikers, Dice, and Bars! This time we brought on our good friend Larry Reading, former proprietor of our favorite now-departed neighborhood local. In our Bike Talk, Xander updates us on his progress beautifying his brand new scooter, which he has christened "the Black Dahlia." In our nerd talk, Larry teaches us about the history of the charitable Toys for Tots organization, and how to get involved. In our Bar talk, Larry joins us to give a proper eulogy to the recently-departed local, Bottles on Fremont (RIP, Bottles). All the while, we drink delicious and...2019-08-1251 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastGetting into Bikes, Getting into Character, Finding a New LocalFor this session we welcome Zach Barcus from Slap Dash Studios as our guest. Zach joins us to drink a decent sub-$20 bourbon and follow it with a round of "cheap beer taste-off" contest. In our Bike Talk segment, Just Jacob educates us on the basics of getting into cycling and motorbiking as a total noob to the hobby. In our Game Talk segment, Zach details his personal methods for getting into character for a role-playing session. And in our Bar Talk segment, Dr. Gerrymander leads a conversation on the various pitfalls of finding a new Local bar after...2019-07-291h 21
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastSummer Camp SpecialHop in the saddle and ride on down to Camp BDaB, and join us for our Summer Camp special! No, we're not actually at a summer camp, but instead we're here to talk about all things Camp-related. Our good friend Alex sits with us this evening, helping us down a mix of white russians and black russians, poured by Just Jacob. In our Bike Talk segment, we discuss tips and methods for safe and effective bike-camping, both motorized and non. In our Game Talk segment, we talk about various camp-friendly games, both those to play while out in the...2019-07-151h 15
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 12: HAMMERCRAWL! RPGIt's time for another Character Jam, woooo! In preparation for a new batch of upcoming recordings for our sister podcast, this time we're going through the newly-completed HAMMERCRAWL! RPG character creation system. This one's an entirely home-brewed game system, cobbled together from what were once just house rules merging a dozen other old school gaming systems. Our HAMMERCRAWL! games have consistently been the most awesome tabletop experiences for us, and this session is no exception. And check out the links further below in the notes for our other show, as well as the free online rules for HAMMERCRAWL!
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Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastD-Day Anniversary, Bikes in Warfare, WWII Gaming, Drinks of WWIIWe recorded this special WWII-themed episode on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, aka Operation Overlord. In the spirit of that anniversary, we decided to focus our episode's topics around themes relating to WWII. In our Bike Talk segment, DXG and JJ take a stab at educating us on some of the historical highlights of the usage of bicycles and motorbikes in warfare. In our Game Talk segment, we discuss some WWII-related gaming options, and talk about plans for an awesome potential new house campaign. Finally, in our Bar Talk segment, we review the drinks of the evening...2019-06-171h 10
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 11: Beyond the WallFor this special new Character Jam, the BDaB crew tackles another of NPC's favorite games, Beyond the Wall (and other adventures). This is a classic-inspired "retroclone" style adventure game, rooted in small-village tales such as Lloyd Alexander's great Chronicles of Prydain. We have a blast making characters for this one, but beware! Many puns await within! Listen at your own peril!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com. We have a Discord Channel and a Facebook Page...2019-06-031h 33
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastPedalpalooza, Wagoncon 2019, Drinking in The DallesWelcome to Season 2 of the Bikers, Dice, and Bars Podcast, recorded in the drunken city of Portland, OR! The Breakfast Puppies crew is back from vacation, recording our first episode in the new studio. Did you miss us? With both Linsel and Poppy out on prior engagements, this time we're back to just the original three, doing things OG style once more.
Our drink of the evening is a small assortment of straight rye whiskeys, left over from our recent adventure to The Dalles, Oregon. In our Bike Talk segment, Xander tells us about the awesomeness of...2019-05-131h 25
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Bonus: Gamestorm 2019 InterviewsWe've got another special bonus episode of Bikers Dice and Bars in the feed! JJ and NPC hit up the recent Gamestorm convention here in Portland, OR, and managed to grab some great interviews with a few of the passers-by, including the director of the convention itself. Tune in for some great gaming stories, and a taste of both the Gamestorm and the upcoming Wagoncon events. And don't forget to catch us at Wagoncon next week, either!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC...2019-05-0157 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 10: NightbaneComing at you with another awesome drunken Character Jam, the Bikers Dice and Bars crew is back with our longest episode yet. This one was just too good to split into two, so sit back and enjoy an extended romp through the random hilarity of Palladium's Nightbane Role-Playing Game!
We're currently halfway through a month-long content break as we move to a brand new recording studio. This episode was recorded the night before Gamestorm 2019, and due to scheduling conflicts with his duties as convention staff, Jacob couldn't make it to the session. So we made sure to...2019-04-261h 53
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastYear One Anniversary SpecialWe made it through our first year! We recorded this episode as a first anniversary special. Breaking out the Red Breast 15-Year and the ever-popular Yellow Spot, we break from the usual Biking-Gaming-Drinking segment flow, and go a little free-form on this one. Highlights include:
We take a look back at our favorite moments from the show in the first year.
We again clink to the much-lamented passing of Tugboat Brewing.
We look forward to what we're planning for Wagoncon 2019.
Poppy talks a bit about the Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry.
We discuss taking a break from...2019-03-181h 18
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastRides of March, Gamestorm 2019, PDX Brewery ClosuresHo-lee Heck-balls, folks, we unexpectedly got a wee bit tanked on this episode, thanks first to over-strong pours of a mixed drink we'd never had before, and then doubly again due to DXG's surprise addition of some soon-to-be-gone-forever Bridgeport beers. It's a bit of a wild ride! We had a lot of fun with this one, and despite some meandering along tangents at times, it was a joyous occasion, and we hope you enjoy listening.
In our Bike Talk segment, we talk about a number of big rides coming up this month and the following, as the...2019-03-041h 18
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastTwo-Up Riding, Gaming for Two, Romantic BarsIt's time for a very special Valentine's Day episode of Bikers, Dice, and Bars! Linsel and Doctor Xander Gerrymander couldn't join us for this one due to prior romantic commitments, and it's a damn shame too, as Poppy surprised the rest of us with a bottle of Yellow Spot Irish Whiskey!
In our Bike Talk segment, we go over the reasons, methods, and precautions for/when riding "two-up" on your two-wheeled vehicle of choice. In our Game Talk segment, we discuss various tabletop and video games that can be excellent for a night of intimate two-player gaming...2019-02-191h 14
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 09: The Umerican Survival GuideTime for another Character Jam! We haven't done one of these in a while, so we're excited to be back on the jam. This time around, following up on our previous Fallout-themed episode, we're taking a drunken crack at making characters for the new-ish "Umerican Survival Guide" RPG, from Shield of Faith Studios. It's pure gonzo post-apocalyptic mayhem in the style of Thundarr and Korgoth, with some awesomely gruesome references to modern tropes. Enjoy!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander...2019-02-031h 00
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWasteland Riding, Fallout Fandom, Prost Bar ReviewWelcome back to the show, good friends! For our 22nd episode, we're taking you on a trip through the WASTELAND! All the while, we're drinking what we felt like were "last minute appropriate" wasteland drinks, the kind of which you might find in your journeys out there in the Boston Commonwealth...
In our Bike Talk segment, we discuss, compare, and contrast the pros and cons of Motorcycles vs Bicycles as transportation options in a post-apocalyptic world. In our Game Talk segment, we all wax memorial on our own history with the popular Fallout franchise of post-apocalyptic video...2019-01-221h 28
Bikers, Dice, and Bars Podcast2019 Plans, and the Portland Burlesque SceneKicking off the new year right, we're back for episode 21 of the podcast! We invited our good friend The Mad Marquis to join us as a special guest as we look ahead to all the biker-y, gamer-y, and drink-y plans we have for the coming year. Afterword, the Marquis gives us insight into the Portland Oregon Burlesque performance scene, and his history of involvement with it. All the while, (some of) our hosts enjoy Jacob's overly-strong take on a classic Spanish Coffee.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or...2019-01-071h 20
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastGhost Bikes, Keeping the Game Alive, Bar FightsHot damn, we made it twenty episodes! This time we're celebrating with what is probably the beer most commonly brought to every house party in Portland, Full Sail Brewing Company's "Session" lager! In our Bike Talk segment, we talk about the "ghost bike" phenomenon, and go over some unexpectedly interesting stats on cyclist deaths over the recent years. In our Game Talk segment, we talk about how to keep your game going and your group together through the schedule-destroying times of the late holiday season. In our Bar Talk segment, we talk about bar fights - how to avoid...2018-12-251h 07
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastChervona! (and also Cats)This time we have two special guests in the studio, Andre and Alma of the local klesmer-gypsy-punk band Chervona! Our drink of the evening is Bak’s Bison Grass Vodka (aka Żubrówka), a new experience that I (NPC) quite enjoyed - this may even become my new go-to for vodka drinking! In our Bike Talk segment we check in on Xander's daily frosty commute, and then tell stories of Chervona's bike-religious drummer. In our Game Talk segment, we kinda forget about games and just tell cat stories. In our Bar Talk segment, we talk about how to survive thos...2018-12-101h 06
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Bonus: Irish Whiskey Special (w/ Matt Buckley)It’s the long awaited “Whiskey with Matt Buckley” bonus episode! Back in September, NPC, Poppy, Dr. Gerrymander, and Just Jacob sat down at 4K Ranch for a special curated tour of Matt’s stunning Irish Whiskey collection (after a fun day of eating, exploring, and shooting). Matt is one of the co-founders of the amazing Wagoncon gaming convention here in the Columbia Gorge, and as part of this episode we dig a bit deeper into the roots of the con, and what lies in its future. Matt then educates the crew about the wonders and history of The Water of...2018-11-191h 40
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastAll About AccessibilityWelcome back to the show, folks. This episode is all about promoting Accessibility in our favorite hobbies! Poppy (your favorite local Wannabe Wine Snob) brings our drinks of the evening, which are both the White and Red Winemaker's Cut wines from Copa di Vino, a winemaker we've mentioned before in previous episodes. In our Bike segment, we talk about a variety of options available to make motorbiking and bicycling more accessible to those with physical discomfort, limitations, and disabilities. We carry that subject forward into our Gaming segment, discussing a variety of approaches that modern game-makers have taken to...2018-11-121h 20
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastHalloweeen Biking Tips, Scary Video Games, Halloween DrinkingIt's spoooOOOoOoOoOOOooky time on Bikers, Dice, and Bars! We decided to be cliche and do our first ever Halloween-themed episode, accompanying our talk with a variety of pumpkin beers from the great Pacific Northwest. In our Bike Talk segment, we talk about how to effectively ride on Halloween, including costume ideas, costume no-nos, and other tips. In our game talk, we talk about techniques for effectively instilling true fear in horror-based video games. In our Bar Talk segment, we share stories of working the industry on Halloween, among other bits of drunken tangential ramblings. Finally, we close out with...2018-10-281h 19
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastRain Riding, VTTs, OktoberfestFor our sixteenth main-program episode, we're jamming on a fairly massive variety of Oktoberfest-styled beers, about half of which are from the Oregon area and the other half from Germany. In our first segment, Just Jacob guides us through a discussion about safety tips for riding in the coming rain season here in the Pacific Northwest. In our Game Talk segment, NPC tells us about Virtual Tabletops (VTTs), including how they work, what you need, and some of the major options. Finally, in our Bar Talk segment, Poppy educates us on what Oktoberfest is and we all comment on...2018-10-031h 16
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 08: The Nightmares UnderneathWe're back with another Character Jam episode! In each of these episodes, we record ourselves drunkenly attempting to make characters for a new role-playing game. This time we're tackling one of my all-time favorite games, "The Nightmares Underneath" by Johnstone Metzger. It's yet another "retro" style of game - we apparently do a lot of these because they're pretty simple to go through as a bunch of drunks. Enjoy!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com! We...2018-09-241h 02
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastLast Mile, Last Turn, Last CallYes, in this episode, we finally complain about E-Scooters, hooray! Once again we've brought Linsel along, more or less upgrading his prestige class to "Regular Host" on our show. Our drinks of the evening are a couple of delicious varieties of Linsel's own "Switchel" recipe, brought to us in mason jars and mixed at the table with Louisiana's own Bayou Rum. In our first segment, we talk about the concept of "the last mile" in traveling, and then relentlessly bitch about e-scooters. In our second segment, we discuss the "Last Turn" of board and video games, debating which games...2018-09-171h 16
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastDon't be "That Guy"This episode is all about "That Guy" we all know and hate (and have likely been at one point ourselves), and how not to be That Guy. Be it riding like an asshole, being a crappy sport at the gaming table, or failing to compose yourself properly at a bar, we talk about many of the variants of That Guy in our mutual hobbies, and how to step back from the precipice when you find yourself about to become him.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us...2018-09-021h 03
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 07: PugmireWe're once again joined by both Linsel and Poppy, this time to take a delightful romp through the character creation process of a charming new RPG called Pugmire. We drink a continuing variety of dog-themed beers and such, as we make a new pack of Good Dogs to go adventuring in this adorable anthropomorphic role-playing game. This is our longest episode yet, I do believe, but we had so much fun from beginning to end that it was difficult to cut anything at all!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "...2018-08-271h 22
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastDogs!We're back from a schedule break with a new episode, and this time we're talking about nothing but Dogs! Returning guest Linsel Greene is back with us again, and we expect to see more of him in the coming weeks, too! This time around, we also have an EXTRA special guest: Oliver Cromwell the Welsh Corgi, once voted best bar dog in Portland! In our Bike Talk, we discuss cycling and motorbiking (and others) with your favorite canine companions. In our Game Talk, we talk about video and tabletop games which let you play as dogs, or use them...2018-08-201h 09
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBike Music, Retro Gaming, The Sandy HutWelcome back fellow geeky road ramblers! This time around we are joined by Skip vonKuske, creator of many wonderful tunes and projects - one of which is our own theme song. In our first segment, we talk about our favorite bike-themed songs over the years, and also briefly catch up with Xander on his daily grueling bicycle commute. After that we reminisce about our experiences growing up with gaming consoles that are today considered of the "retro" variety. In our final segment we talk lovingly about one of Portland's most well-known still-running dive bars, the Sandy Hut.
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Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastSummer Riding, NINJA TURTLES, Eulogy for the Boiler RoomHello again, fellow biker nerds! We're releasing a few days late this time around, thanks to a half-dozen-plus conflicts of scheduling and other life events. This episode was recorded right after the 4th of July celebrations here in the Pacific Northwest USA, and we had a vast quantity of leftover booze on-hand. With Xander being unexpectedly absent due to a new job, we managed to get our good friend Basem from the hilarious Turtle Power Pod to join us in his place, along with our favorite Wannabe Wine Snob, Poppy Beaujolais. Due to the last-minute change-up, this episode is...2018-07-131h 14
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 06: HoL PART 2! - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastListen to us break Xander's will to live with the second part (and conclusion!) to our Human Occupied Landfill (HoL) RPG Character jam!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com! We have a Discord Channel, Facebook Page, and Google Plus Community, too! And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes!
As always: Rubber Side Down, May your Dice ever roll Crits, Always Drink Responsibly, and Remember to Tip your Bartender!
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Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastRide Report 1, Point-Buy vs Random Chargen, Smoking in BarsFor our tenth episode, our drinks of the evening are a pairing of George Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey and the "Local Logger" Lager from Everybody's Brewing. In our bike segment, Just Jacob gives a post-ride report on a recent trip he took through eastern Washington, following it up with a talk about emergency bike maintenance and safety tips. The Game Talk topic is the divisive subject of tabletop RPG character creation methods, specifically the conflict between Point-Buy and Random Roll systems. Finally, during our Bar Talk we share our feelings on Smoking in bars, including discussion of the...2018-06-231h 10
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastRecumbents and Electrics, Co-Op Board Games, and Eulogy for the TugboatWe're thrilled to have a very special guest with us this week: Linsel Greene, the former bartender of the legendary Tugboat Brewery, Portland's oldest independent nano-brewery, which unfortunately closed down for good last year. We start off with a talk about recumbent and electrics bikes, which a lot of local bicycle mavens love to hate for some reason. In our nerd chat segment, we discuss various types of co-op board games, and our experiences playing them. Finally, we close our episode with a deeply heartfelt eulogy for the Tugboat Brewery, which we all miss dearly. It was a beloved...2018-06-111h 19
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 05: Adventure Maximus! - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWe're back with another Character Jam! This time we pulled NPC's copy of Adventure Maximus off the shelf for a run through its initial character creation process. It's a super-cute visually-driven RPG designed for kids, with some really cool ideas equally hilarious and clever. This might be our shortest one yet, but that's just because Adventure Maximus focuses on such a quick set up to play. Enjoy!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com! We have a...2018-06-0425 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Bonus: Wagoncon 2018 Post-Con Report - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWith Xander out due to illness, NPC, Just Jacob, and Poppy spend an evening drinking Kalimotxo and talking about their experiences at the recent Wagoncon event in The Dalles, OR. This episode goes pretty off the reails so we decided to keep it shorter and make it a bonus release. Thanks again for listening, and we hope to see you all at Wagconcon in 2019!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com! We have a Discord Channel, Facebook...2018-05-2846 min
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastTouring, Gaming as Social Therapy, and Karaoke BarsXander's back, hooray! Our drink of the evening is one of NPC's old time favorites, the Royal Crown Royal, which is nothing more than Crown Royal whiskey mixed with Royal Crown Cola, over ice. We kick off our topics with a discussion about the joys of Touring on motorcycles and bicycles, including tips for the road and how to pack the necessities. In our second segment, we talk about the concept of the Gaming Group as a major social hub, and then unexpectedly drift into a conversation about using role-playing as a form of self-therapy. We wrap up with...2018-05-271h 13
Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 04: Dungeons and Dragons Rules Cyclopedia - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWith Xander absent due to illness, the rest of us post-Wagoncon-exhausted folks decided to get drunk on Kalimotxo and break out the ol' D&D Rules Cyclopedia for another Character Jam! We're using my old original print copy for this session, from which I've birthed many awesome gaming memories over the last three decades.
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com! We have a Discord Channel, Facebook Page, and Google Plus Community, too! And let us know...2018-05-1935 minBikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWagoncon 2018 Live Crossover Special! - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastIt's our first ever "show on the road" - live from Wagoncon 2018 in The Dalles, we've brought the crew from all of our shows (Have Movies, Will Game and the brand new HAMMERCRAWL! podcast) together for a multi-show celebration!
This time around we are drinking quite a variety of things, but our specific showcase is the 2015 Oregon Mountain Pinot Noir, showcased by our special guest Spencer from the Sunshine Mill winery. For our bike talk segment, we start with a ride report following the devastation of last year's big Eagle Creek Fire, before talking with our guests...2018-05-131h 18Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBike Lanes, Loot Crates, and Dead Dive Bars - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastHello everyone and welcome back. Just a heads up that there's a super wee slight bit of voice crackle in the middle segment of this episode, due to a dying cable on the back end that we didn't catch until we took a break. We were able to salvage the recording well enough, and hopefully it isn't too awful! The naughty cable was quickly punished, and has since been replaced.
We open with our drink of the evening: Xander's personal recipe for "The Desert Storm" cocktail, featuring Arak, orange juice, and grenadine. We then fire off our...2018-04-301h 18Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 03: Tales from the Loop - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastFor our third bonus Character Jam episode, Poppy joins us again as we make characters for the recently-kickstarted "Tales from the Loop" RPG. Listen along as we make a new group of kids to play through a fantastical 1980s America that never was. And be sure to check out all the inspirational artwork from Simon Stålenhag!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at Breakfastpuppies dot com! We have a Discord Channel, Facebook Page, and Google Plus Community, too! And l...2018-04-231h 00Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBike Clubs, MMOs, and Back of the House (w/ Guests) - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWelcome back! This week Dr. Xander Gerrymander was unable to join us, but we're also joined by two guests from our Monday night gaming group, Christina and Mike. They brought delicious whiskey sours with them, made with Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
In our first segment we talk with our guests about their involvement in and with the Dropout Bike Club, giving insights into Bike Club culture in the Pacific Northwest. We also speak at length about Portland's legendary event Zoo Bomb (which you can see more about in the Veer Documentary). In the gaming segment we...2018-04-161h 20Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 02: Human Occupied Landfill (HoL) RPG - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWe're back with another awesome Character Jam bonus episode! This time we attempt to make characters for the complete exercise in hilarious frustration that is everyone's favorite hand-written RPG, Human Occupied Landfill (HoL). Join us on a hilarious ride through our misery as we jam out a pair of "heroes" for the late 90s post-Vampire middle finger of a game that is HoL. We are now forever scarred, and you can be too!
Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram as "Breakfastpuppy" or email us as either NPC, Justjacob, or DrXanderGerrymander at...2018-04-0951 minBikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastHelmets, Gamer Noobs, and the Wannabe Wine Snob (w/ Poppy Beaujolais) - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastToday we are again joined by Poppy as we talk about some rather passionate subjects! We open by uncorking a fine bottle of Tears of Vulcan wine, and discussing our experiences with wine in general. For our Talk of the Road, we get pretty heavy on the subject of Helmet laws and responsibilities, before diving into the experiences of being a Total Noob at the role-playing game table. the final portion of the show is devoted to our thoughts on the Tears of Vulcan after an evening of drinking it, and even more discussion on our various loves (or...2018-04-021h 12Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBDaB Character Jam 01: Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastWelcome to our first episode of BDaB Character Jam! This is the first of a planned series of bonus content for the Bikers, Dice, and Bars podcast! In these episodes we break out various tabletop role-playing game and get hands-on with their character creation processes. We record these after our main show sessions, so we're all usually pretty sauced by the time the game hits the table, which means that our filters are almost nonexistent. For this first episode, we are making characters for the popular "new old school" role-playing game, Dungeon Crawl Classics! And joining us this time...2018-03-2641 minBikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastThe Wave, the Funnel, and the Frugal Drinker - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastOur third episode of our brand new show is live! In this episode we start with a pretty passionate discussion about the "Motorcycle Wave" and what it means to us. Following that we discuss our experiences with the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, and Xander tells us about an awesome video game called Life is Strange. We close out the show with an in depth guide on how to get the most bang for your buck when drinking at a dive bar. This episode rounds out our three-episode launch day bracket, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as...2018-03-1954 minBikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastCyclists, Conventions, and Classified Dives - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastHello friends, we're back for an exciting second episode, hooray! This time around our new drink of the evening is the "uncertain enjoyment" of the Crownberry. After managing to somehow stomach this bizarre concoction, we talk about perceptions of cyclists in our town pf PDX and beyond. In the nerd section we discuss two upcoming conventions here in the Pacific Northwest that we are all pretty excited about. We close out with discussions of our favorite local dive bars, and the different features that we each feel are required for a bar to be rightfully bestowed that label. Oh...2018-03-191h 19Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastBikes & Beginnings - Bikers, Dice, and Bars PodcastIt's our first episode and we're thrilled to be here! We open with our first drink of the series, the solid dive bar classic of a Jack and Beer Back. After that we move to talking about the bikes we ride and the bikes we've lost, how we met, and the games that started our nerdly hobbies. Wrapping up the episode is a conversation of our first drinks, and notes on our continued excitement for the sessions to follow.
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