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Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXVIII: The Bend in the RoadAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0913 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXVII: The Reaper Whose Name Is DeathAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0810 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXVI: The Glory and the DreamsAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0709 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXV: The Winter at Queen'sAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0607 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXIV: A Queen's GirlAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0511 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXIII: The Hotel ConcertAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0416 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXII: The Pass List Is OutAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0311 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXXI: Where the Brook and River MeetAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0210 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXX: The Queen's Class Is OrganizedAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-12-0119 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXIX: An Epoch in Anne's LifeAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-3014 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXVIII: An Unfortunate Lily MaidAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2913 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXVII: Vanity and Vexation of SpiritAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2811 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXVI: The Story Club Is FormedAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2712 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXV: Matthew Insists on Puffed SleevesAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2616 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXIV: Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a ConcertAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2507 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXIII: Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of HonorAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2411 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXII: Anne Is Invited Out to TeaAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2307 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XXI: A New Departure in FlavoringsAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2217 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XX: A Good Imagination Gone WrongAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2111 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XIX: A Concert a Catastrophe and a ConfessionAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2020 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XVIII: Anne to the RescueAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-2016 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XVII: A New Interest in LifeAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1810 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XVI: Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic ResultsAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1719 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XV: A Tempest in the School TeapotAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1625 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XIV: Anne's ConfessionAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1515 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XIII: The Delights of AnticipationAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1408 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XII: A Solemn Vow and PromiseAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1309 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter XI: Anne’s Impressions of Sunday-SchoolAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1209 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter X: Anne's ApologyAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1112 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter IX: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly HorrifiedAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-1012 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter VIII: Anne's Bringing-up is BegunAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-0914 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter VII: Anne Says Her PrayersAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-0806 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter VI: Marilla Makes Up Her MindAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-11-0709 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter V: Anne's HistoryAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-10-2810 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter IV: Morning at Green GablesAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-10-2711 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter III: Marilla Cuthbert Is SurprisedAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-10-2611 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter II: Matthew Cuthbert Is SurprisedAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-10-2525 min
Learn English with StoriesAnne of Green Gables, Chapter I: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is SurprisedAnne of Green Gables is a classic novel for readers of all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1908.
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2021-10-2515 min
Chill out Offering of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessSkull Throne [Dramatized Adaptation]: Demon Cycle 4 - Peter V. BrettListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Skull Throne [Dramatized Adaptation]: Demon Cycle 4Author: Peter V. BrettNarrator: Alyssa Wilmoth, Andy Brownstein, Bradley Smith, Chris Davenport, Christopher Graybill, Christopher Scheeren, Colleen Delany, Deidra Starnes, Dylan Lynch, Eric Messner, Eva Wilhelm, Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey, James Lewis, Joe Brack, Johann Dettweiler, Julie-Ann Elliott, Katy Carkuff, Ken Jackson, Kimberly Gilbert, Laura Harris, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Nick Depinto, Nora Achrati, Ren Kasey, Richard Rohan, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Terence Aselford, Thomas Anthony Penny, Thomas Keegan, Tim Getman, Yasmin Tuazon
2021-08-286h 40
Learn English with StoriesThe Adventures of Pinocchio (Part 2) - Carlo CollodiPinocchio is a classic story known and loved around the world! It originated as a novella, by Italian writer Carlo Calodi. I hope you enjoy my full audiobook recording of this touching (and often hilarious) tale.
You can find the full text here: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/500
This is part 2 of 2 of the book.
2021-05-201h 42
Learn English with StoriesThe Adventures of Pinocchio (Part 1) - Carlo CollodiPinocchio is a classic story known and loved around the world! It originated as a novella, by Italian writer Carlo Calodi. I hope you enjoy my full audiobook recording of this touching (and often hilarious) tale.
You can find the full text here: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/500
This is part 1 of 2 of the book.
2021-05-191h 48
Board Game EntrepreneurOmari Akil of Board Game BrothasIn this interview I talk to Omari Akil, co-founder of Board Game Brothas, Twitch streamer, and co-designer of Rap Godz and the upcoming Hoop Godz!
Follow Omari on Twitter, Instagram and Twitch @Akilaverse
Also check out Jay Bell @thejaybell
2021-02-0832 min
Learn English with StoriesThe Frog Prince - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, The Frog Prince, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version of the story.
For a full text transcription, translations and a downloadable audio version of this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2021-01-1707 min
Learn English with StoriesTom Thumb - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, Tom Thumb, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version of the story.
For a full text transcription, translations and a downloadable audio version of this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2021-01-1611 min
Learn English with StoriesRumpelstiltskin - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, Rumpelstiltskin, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version of the story.
For a full text transcription, translations and a downloadable audio version of this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2021-01-1306 min
Learn English with StoriesSnow White - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, Snow White, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version of the story.
For a full text transcription, translations and a downloadable audio version of this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2021-01-0915 min
Learn English with StoriesPuss in Boots - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, Puss in Boots, by the Brothers Grimm!
This is the original version of the story. For a full text transcription, translations and a video version of this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2021-01-0510 min
Learn English with StoriesLittle Red Riding Hood - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version of the story.
For a full text transcription, along with translations, for this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2021-01-0106 minBoard Game Entrepreneur023 Prof. Scott Rogers, Game Designer, Educator, Author and PodcasterIn this episode I chat with Scott Rogers, Professor of Interactive Media at University of Southern California, designer of Rayguns & Rocketships and Pantone: The Game, author of Level Up!, "co-cohost" of the Ludology podcast and host of the Biography of a Board Game segment, video game designer, former Disney Imagineer, and all-round cool guy!
I gained a lot of insight from this conversation, as we delve into Scott's day-to-day work, entrepreneurship vs. working for a big company, and balancing various "jobbies"!
2020-12-3146 min
Learn English with StoriesCinderella - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version.
For a full text transcription, translations and a video version of this and many other stories, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/stories
2020-12-3010 min
Learn English with StoriesHansel and Gretel - The Brothers GrimmEnjoy this classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, by the Brothers Grimm! This is the original version of the story.
For a full text transcription, along with translations and a video version, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/hansel
2020-12-2315 minBoard Game Entrepreneur021 Jeremy Rozenhart, Designer of Wizard ThievesIn this episode I chat with local Vancouver designer Jeremy Rozenhart, who last year designed and published his first game Wizard Thieves. He shares some of his experiences and advice, as well as some news on his next game!
2020-12-2114 min
Learn English with StoriesRapunzel - The Brothers GrimmI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm!
For a full text transcription and a video version, go to focuslanguagecoaching.com/rapunzel
I've currently also included translations in:
Chinese
Japanese
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2020-12-1607 minBoard Game Entrepreneur021 Chris Cormier of Geeky GoodiesIn this interview with Chris Cormier, founder and designer at Geeky Goodies, an online platform where you can buy board game and "geeky" themed t-shirts, mugs, coasters, face masks and anything else you can think of, we take a deep dive into how and why he started the company, and what has attributed to its steady growth over the past six years.
2020-12-1414 min
Learn English with StoriesThe Ugly Duckling - Hans Christian AndersenI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale!
For video versions of the stories, along with full text transcriptions and translations, visit focuslanguagecoaching.com
2020-12-0918 minBoard Game Entrepreneur020 The Board Game Travel BlogThis episode is all about my brand new blog, which I'm very excited about! I talk to people who have travelled and played games around the world, and it's been super interesting to hear there stories! Of course the long-term plan is to write about my own gaming experiences while travelling, once it becomes safe to do so again.
2020-12-0708 minBoard Game Entrepreneur019 Meeple Leaf Con 20 - Board Game Entrepreneur PodcastIntroducing Meeple Leaf Con 20! This a fully online event I've decided to launch, to give people more chances to interact and get some gaming in. It's 20 days of gaming madness, including Christmas Codenames, Board Game Jeopardy, Drawful 2020, a Board Game Arena marathon, Creator Spotlights, and much more!
You can check out the event details at facebook.com/meepleleaf
2020-12-0713 minLearn English with StoriesThe Emperor's New Clothes - Hans Christian AndersenI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen!
For a full transcription of the story, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/resources
I've currently also included translations in:
Vietnamese
2020-12-0709 minLearn English with StoriesThe Little Mermaid - Hans Christian AndersenI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen!
For a full transcription of the story, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/resources
I've currently also included translations in:
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2020-12-0343 minLearn English with StoriesThumbelina - Hans Christian AndersenI hope you enjoy this classic fairy tale!
For a full transcription of the story, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/resources
I have currently also included translations in:
Vietnamese
2020-12-0320 minBoard Game Entrepreneur018 How much does it cost to start a podcast?If you love board games and want to do something to increase your activity in the community, a podcast is a great place to start. As you'll hear in this episode, it's very inexpensive to start up, and quite easy.
2020-11-2400 minBoard Game EntrepreneurTwo weeks of TikTokTikTok is the new social media craze, and with a 41% of their demographic aged 16-24 it's definitely a platform with a younger audience. How can businesses use TikTok to grow, and how does it differ from the other platforms?
2020-11-1600 min
Learn English with StoriesThe Princess on the Pea - Hans Christian AndersenThis is a classic fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, about a girl whose claim to be a real princess is put to a simple yet effective test!
For a full transcription of the story, please visit focuslanguagecoaching.com/resources
I currently have also included translations in:
Vietnamese
2020-11-1102 minBoard Game Entrepreneur016 I ran a Halloween-themed Codenames eventHere's a bit of background and detail on a fun event that I did for Halloween! I'm planning on doing more.
2020-11-0900 min
Test Coast GamesPanel - How To Build A CrowdRepresentatives from Meeple Leaf, Rain City Games, Test Coast Games, and Vancouver Playtest Group discuss the topic of How To Build A Crowd.Twitch Panel Featuring: Andrea Robertson, Glen Dresser, Mark Ellis, Mark Yuasa, Nick Angiers, and Noe Escobar.TestCoastGames-029-Panel-How-To-Build-A-Crowd.mp3
2020-10-2700 minBoard Game Entrepreneur014 How to get free demo copies of gamesMany of us start a board game-ancillary business out of our passion for the hobby. But getting free games is also a big perk. Here are some of my tips on how to convince publishers to give you games.
2020-10-2600 minBoard Game Entrepreneur015 How to get people to come to eventsIn this day and age, getting anyone's attention, even for a few seconds, is not always an easy task. If we're going to convince people to buy our product somewhere down the line, it takes a lot of work up front. Here are some of the ways I've sought to foster my community.
2020-10-2600 minBoard Game Entrepreneur013 How to get a government grant to buy gamesTalk about tax dollars well spent! Last year I received a $500 grant from the local government to host a series of game events--and they were glad to give it to me. Here's how I did it.
2020-10-1900 minBoard Game Entrepreneur012 The digitization of board gamesDigital versions of board games have been gain a lot of traction in the past few years, on various platforms. With all the changes 2020 has brought to the world, the board game industry has had to react very quickly, but what does this hold for the future?
2020-10-1200 minBoard Game Entrepreneur011 The Meeple Leaf NewsletterMost entrepreneurs will tell you that you have to have a newsletter. Everyone else will tell you they hate newsletters. I've tried doing one for a while, and here are my thoughts.
2020-10-0500 minBoard Game Entrepreneur010 Two months of live streamingA global pandemic is not a great time to be a board game event organizer. With all my events cancelled, like many other organizers I've turned to virtual events. They can't compare to real-life ones, but they're helping me (and hopefully others) get through this tough time. Plus I've learned a lot about live streaming videos.
2020-09-2811 minBoard Game Entrepreneur009 Giant game rentalsEver played Giant Jenga? Well, I made an Epic Jenga, which is so big and heavy it needs a height restriction to play. In this episode I tell you all about my plan to make giant versions of games and rent them out for events like weddings.
2020-09-2108 minBoard Game Entrepreneur008 Six weeks of live game showsThe pandemic has been a drag when it comes to gaming with friends. So I've been hosting a different game each week for people to play through a live feed. Some of them have worked really well, some have been a monumental headache. But the overall process has been quite a fun experience.
2020-09-1413 minBoard Game Entrepreneur007 Board game designBoard games are awesome, and designing them is a lot of fun! But in an industry that is currently so full of awesomeness, is game design the right path for you? I chose to focus on game events, and here's how I came to that decision.
2020-09-0710 minBoard Game Entrepreneur006 Working for Asmodee at SHUX’19Last year at SHUX (Shut Up & Sit Down Expo) here in Vancouver, I worked for Asmodee on the KeyForge Demo Team, and as a judge for the Pandemic Survival World Championship. What a cool experience that was! Hear all about it in this episode.
2020-08-3110 minBoard Game Entrepreneur005 One year of designing t-shirtsIn this episode I share my experiences designing and printing board game t-shirts! This is an area that I see a lot of potential for growth in.
2020-08-2411 minBoard Game Entrepreneur004 One year of corporate eventsIn this episode I tell you a bit about my experience hosting company team-building events, as well as the game show I'm developing, called Challenging AI: the Artificial Intelligence Game Show.
2020-08-1714 minBoard Game Entrepreneur003 One year of special local eventsIn this episode I tell you about some of the events I've experimented with, like minicons, game design jams, and a board game getaway.
2020-08-1013 minBoard Game Entrepreneur002 One year of regular local eventsThis week I give you a rundown of the local events I've been running in Vancouver, including some challenges and successes I've experienced.
2020-07-3112 minBoard Game Entrepreneur001 Two Weeks of YouTubingIn the inaugural episode of the Meeple Leaf podcast, I talk a bit about starting a YouTube channel, and my future plans for it.
You can find my channel here.
2020-07-2711 minTest Coast GamesSpecial: How to Stay Connected During a PandemicA panel of friends comes together to discuss how best to stay connected during this global pandemic. Featuring Nick Angiers, Mark Ellis, Marcel Perro and Mark Yuasa.TestCoastGames-panel-001-stay-connected.mp3We discuss a number of tools and topics including:BoardGameArena Tabletop Simulator Tabletopia Tilt 5 Vorpal Board Teburu Twitch.tv TCTC Virtual Convention Discord GenCon / GenCan’t Origins / NoriginsVancouver Playtest Group GAC virtual meetup groups Nerdlab / Mastermind Groups Tokaido DigitalBooks by Geoff EngelsteinGametek Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design
2020-03-2500 min