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Tome Talk Reading RecommendationsMistborn The Final Empire by Brandon SandersonMatt and Richard discuss Mistborn: The Final Empire, the first book of the Mistborn series by award winning fantasy author Brandon Sanderson.
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The Quest Report Board Gaming PodcastFirefly Adventures Brigands and Browncoats by Gale Force NineMatt and Richard look at Firefly Adventures Brigands and Browncoats, a skirmish style game in the Firefly verse from Gale Force Nine. You can also watch both the 5 Minute Final Verdict and the full review on our YouTube channel, links below.
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The Bards Corner Music NewsJune 18 – News inc Stryper, plus Issa and James Christian reviewsParadise Rock UK: https://goo.gl/uXCnaS
Matt and Heather present music news including Stryper and more, along with reviews of the latest albums by Issa and James Christian.
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, and featured narration by Greyskarn The Black. It featured the following songs:
Pipe Choir – “Ignite To Light”
Eidetic Seeing – “It’s Brick Out”
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SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:2018-06-2808 minThe Quest Report Board Gaming PodcastThe Thing Infection at Outpost 31Matt, Richard and guest presenter Carolyn discuss their thoughts on The Thing Infection at Outpost 31, a game based on the film The Thing by John Carpenter which in turn is based on the John W. Campbell novella Who Goes There? This review is also available to watch on our channel, and you can watch the 5 minute version on our YouTube channel as well, links further down.
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The Meddlesome MeeplesS02E02 – Carolyn joins us for The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 and Hanamikoji, Firefly Adventures, Mistborn, Issa and James ChristianWe’re joined by Carolyn as we discuss topics including Hanamikoji, The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 and Designated Survivor, as well as Firefly Adventures Brigands and Browncoats, Mistborn the Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, music news and reviews including review on the latest albums by Issa and James Christian.
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Thanks for joining u...2018-06-0926 minThe Quest Report Board Gaming PodcastTwilight Imperium 4th editionIn this episode, Matt and Richard look at the fourth edition of renowned strategy game Twilight Imperium, from Fantasy Flight Games. There is also a 5 minute Final Verdict video of this episode available from our YouTube channel, along with the full review, links below.
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This...2018-05-2823 minThe Quest Report Board Gaming PodcastRising Sun by Eric Lang and CMONIn this 5 minute review Matt and Richard look at Rising Sun, the oriental themed area control game from designer Eric Lang and Cool Mini or Not. You can also watch our review, including the 5 minute version, on our YouTube channel, links further down.
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Thanks for joining us, and stay meddlesome! This episode was hosted by Matt and Richard, and featured narration by Greyskarn The Black. It f...2018-05-2219 minThe Bards Corner Music News2017 Paradise Rock Music AwardsMatt and Heather present the 2017 Paradise Rock Music Awards, with awards including Best Rock album, Best Metal album, Best Newcomer, Award for Excellence and many more.
0:49 – Best Rock Album
1:51 – Best Metal Album
3:29 – Best Female Fronted Album
5:40 – Best Female Vocalist
6:39 – Best Male Vocalist
8:01 – Best Melodic Rock Album
8:28 – Best Folk Metal Album
9:26 – Best Newcomer
10:12 – Legend of the Year
11:00 – Notable Mention of 2017
12:12 – Award for Excellence
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, a...2018-05-2214 minThe Meddlesome MeeplesS02E01: Twilight Imperium, Rising Sun, Iain M Banks, Music Awards, and moreIn the first episode of season 2 of The Meddlesome Meeples Show we discuss Metal Gear Solid, Camden Town and hats, Twilight Imperium 4th edition, Rising Sun from Eric Lang and Cool Mini Or Not, Iain M Banks’ Culture novels Use Of Weapons and Consider Phlebas, and the 2017 Paradise Rock Music Awards.
0:17 – Intro
1:51 – Catchup: Metal Gear Solid, Camden Town and hats
7:11 – Twilight Imperium 4th edition
30:20 – Rising Sun
49:13 – 2017 Paradise Rock Awards
1:03:45 – Iain M Banks – Use Of Weapons and Consider Phlebas
1:21:53 – A final word to the audience
1:23:15 – Credits
This episode is also available as an...2018-05-1100 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsDecember 2017 #1 Music News: inc Fabio Lione, Beat In Black, AmmouriShow Notes:
0:13 News: Blood Red Saints
0:43 News: Lione Conti
1:23 News: Rick Wakeman
2:00 Review: Ammouri – “Dare To Be Happy”
3:10 Review: Beast In Black – “Berserker”
Matt and Heather present rock music news and album reviews, featuring Fabio Lione (Rhapsody) and Alessandro Conti (Trick or Treat), Rick Wakeman, Blood Red Saints, Ammouri, and ex-Battle Beast’s Anton Kabanen’s new band Beast In Black. This is also available to watch on YouTube.
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, and featured narration by Greyskarn The Black. It fea...2017-12-1307 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsNov-2017 #2: Inc reviews of Pretty Boy Floyd and Barbara BlackIn this episode Matt and Heather present album news regarding Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime, Reuben Archer’s Personal Sin, Dave Kerzner, reviews of new releases by Pretty Boy Floyd and Barbara Black, as well as quickly round up some of the notable releases for the month of November.
Timestamps:
0:19 – November’s Notable Releases
1:05 – Geoff Tate’s Operation Mindcrime
1:28 – Reuben Archer’s Personal Sin
1:50 – Dave Kerzner
2:25 – Review: Barbara Black http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/album-reviews/barbara-black-ad-libitum-album-out-now/
4:45 – Review: Pretty Boy Floyd
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This episode was hosted...2017-11-2306 minThe Meddlesome Meeples#19: Roll Player, Ascendancy, Guards! Guards!, Magneto VS Palpatine, Fighting Fantasy, special guest Kee MarcelloGuitarist Kee Marcello (Europe, Kee Of Hearts, Easy Action) joins us for a chat. We discuss the games Star Trek Ascendancy and Roll Player, the fantasy crime comedy “Guards! Guards!” by Terry Pratchett, discuss a conflict between Marvel’s Master Of Magnetism, Magneto, versus Darth Sidious, better know as Emperor Palpatine of the Galactic Empire (Star Wars). We also take a look at the music news, including album reviews by Pretty Boy Floyd, chat about the Fighting Fantasy digital storybooks, and get an unexpected visit. The show is also available as a YouTube show, links below.
Showtimes and Tim...2017-11-2300 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsKee Marcello interview (Europe, Kee Of Hearts, Easy Action)Ex-Europe, Easy Action and Kee Of Hearts guitarist Kee Marcello joins us for a chat about his new band Kee Of Hearts, his Europe days, being a member of the first Swedish band to sign a worldwide deal with a major US label, having a role as himself in Rock Of Ages, his autobiography The Rock Star That God Forgot, and experience of chariot racing, plus much more.
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Pipe Choir – “Ignite...2017-11-2031 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsNov-17 #1: News, plus album reviews for Jeff Scott Soto and The Dark ElementIn this episode Matt and Heather present album news regarding Houston, Panorama and Squealer, tour information for Bad Touch, and album reviews for upcoming releases by Jeff Scott Soto and The Dark Element, the new project fronted by former Nightwish and Alyson Avenue singer Anette Olzon.
Show Notes, Time Stamps & written articles:
0:33 – Houston – https://goo.gl/4TL2J5
1:10 – Bad Touch – https://goo.gl/AHV8jn
1:55 – Panorama – https://goo.gl/ibAj25
3:08 – Squealer – https://goo.gl/aj3Goi
3:46 – Jeff Scott Soto – https://goo.gl/KtZqJ5
8:02 – The Dark Element – https://goo.gl/wR8j2d
Thanks for join...2017-11-0912 minThe Meddlesome Meeples#18: Dreamwars, Drawing Dead, Discovery, Leviathan Wakes, Star Trek Continues, Music News and an interview with Kelly KeagyIn episode 18 we discuss 2 recent Kickstarter games, the steampunk inspired Dreamwars by Royal Art Games and Drawing Dead by John Fiorillo, as well as present our thoughts on Star Trek Discovery (based on the first 6 episodes) and Star Trek Continues. We also discuss the novel Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey (basis for the TV show The Expanse), present the music news, and interview Night Ranger’s Kelly Keagy.
Show Notes & Time Stamps:
0:17 – We’re Back!
5:02 – Star Trek: Continues
8:36 – The Quest Report: Dreamwars
24:30 – The Quest Report: Drawing Dead
36:30 – Tiny Meeples, Big Talk: Star Tre...2017-11-0900 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsINTERVIEW: Night Ranger’s Kelly KeagyKelly Keagy of Night Ranger joins Matt on the phone for a chat about Night Ranger’s 12th studio album “Don’t Let Up”, songwriting, having 2 lead vocalists in a band, his solo material, and some excellent questions submitted by fans, including topics such as Brad Gillis and Ozzy Osbourne, Sister Christian, and Boogie Nights.
Main Topics:
1:03 – Don’t Let Up
6:17 – Two lead vocalists in a band
10:27 – (You Can Still) Rock In the UK
11:45 – Solo albums
15:12 – Proudest Moments & Biggest Challenges
19:37 – Fan submitted questions
32:14 – Outro & Credits
If you enjoyed this episode, please subs...2017-10-2432 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsOct-17 Music News #1 inc L A Guns & Dante FoxIn the news: Tom Petty, Emerson, Focus, One-Eyed Doll, Beth Hart, Jessica Wolff, Serenade, and reviews for upcoming releases by L.A. Guns and Dante Fox. You can also watch this on YouTube (links below)
0:15 – Tom Petty
1:49 – Emerson
2:24 – Focus
3:12 – One-Eyed Doll
3:43 – Beth Hart
4:07 – Jessica Wolff
5:03 – Serenade
5:23 – L.A. Guns “The Missing Peace”
6:24 – Dante Fox “Six String Revolver”
9:28 – Credits
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Emerson: http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/news/the-keith-emerson-estate-announces-the-re-release-of-emerson-plays-emerson-on-cd-download/
Focus: http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/news/dutch-rock-legends-focus-announce-new-double-album-collection/
Beth Hart: http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/tour/beth-hart-announces-april...2017-10-0609 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsSept 17 #2 Music News: UK Tour info, Robin Beck & Phantom 5 album reviewsIn the news: Heather and Matt present UK tour info and review upcoming album releases for Robin Beck (“Love Is Coming”) and Phantom 5 (“Play To Win”), a German melodic hard rock act featuring Bonfire singer Claus Lessmann on vocals. You can also watch this on YouTube or read a written review, links below.
3:48 Robin Beck “Love Is Coming” review
7:05 Phantom 5 “Play To Win” review
Written Reviews:
Phantom 5 “Play To Win”: http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/album-reviews/phantom-5-play-to-win-out-13th-october/
Robin Beck “Love Is Coming”: http://www.paradiserock.co.uk/album-reviews/robin-beck-love-is-coming-review-out-13th-october/
If you enjoyed thi...2017-09-2811 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsSept 2017 #1: Epica, Yes, Madam X, Martina Edoff, Not Over Yet, MavaraHeather and Matt discuss new tour info for Yes and Martina Edoff, album news from Madam X, Mavara and Not Over Yet, and the new 6 track EP from Epica, “The Solace System”. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! Links available further down. We’ve also started a new series on YouTube, “The Quest Report Final Verdict”, a heavily edited version of The Quest Report in which we give our views on a game in 5 minutes or less! Check out the full description for links.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or give us a like ...2017-09-0809 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsInterview with Martina Edoff, the Nordic Queen of RockFrequently hailed as the Nordic Queen Of Rock and with her 3rd album “We Will Align” set for release on September 22nd via AOR Heaven, Matt sat down and had a talk with Swedish singer Martina Edoff about her new album, the meaning behind the songs on We Will Align, touring, writing with Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big), and much more!
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...2017-08-2709 minTome Talk Reading Recommendations#13: Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, the classic book that inspired John Carpenter’s The ThingIn this episode of Tome Talk Reading Recommendations, Matt talks about the classic sci-fi horror novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, the award winning novel that inspired John Carpenter’s The Thing, the classic The Thing From Another World, and 2011’s The Thing (a prequel to John Carpenter’s Film).
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Thanks for joining us, and stay meddles...2017-08-1613 minThe Quest Report Board Gaming Podcast#25: Kanzume Goddess by Japanime GamesWe look at the competitive deckbuilding game Kanzume Goddess from Japanime Games, in which the Norse Gods and the Greek Gods go to war. This episode is also available on YouTube (links below).
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Richard, and featured narration by Greyskarn The...2017-08-1412 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsMusic News August 2017 #2 – Aug/Oct releases, Steelheart, Martina Edoff, Kee Of HeartsWe present a reminder of the notable releases for August, as well as announce some for October, and present reviews of Martina Edoff’s 4th album “We Will Align”, Kee Of Hearts self titled debut album, and Steelheart’s Through Worlds Of Stardust. You can also find this episode on YouTube (links below).
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2017-07-2606 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsJuly 17 #2 Music News – Edguy, Blind Guardian, Quiet Riot, Empire, Kryptonite, Night Ranger, TykettoHeather and Matt discuss new albums coming out from Blind Guardian, Edguy, Quiet Riot, Kryptonite and Empire, with tour news from Night Ranger, Tyketto, and more!
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, and featured narration by...2017-07-1209 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsJuly 2017 #1 Mr. Big, Saxon, DaVinci, Lionheart, Soul Enema, Warner DriveHeather and Matt discuss new releases coming out from Mr. Big, Saxon, Warner Drive, Soul Enema, and the long awaited return of DaVinci and Lionheart.
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Thanks for j...2017-06-3011 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsJune 2017 # 2 – TEN “Gothica”, Mr. Big “Defying Gravity”, All 41 “World’s Best Hope”Heather and Matt discuss the music news, including UK concert dates for FM, Vega, Graham Bonnet Band and Dirty Thrills, and talk about Gothica the 13th studio album from TEN, as well as new albums from Mr. Big and All 41.
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T...2017-06-1815 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsAlbum news and a review of Angelwings debut The Edge Of InnocenceMatt and Heather report on upcoming albums and discuss the debut album “The Edge Of Innocence” from Angelwings, out June 23rd through Pride And Joy Music.
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, and featured narration by Greyskarn The Black...2017-05-3109 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsMay 2017 #2 – Jorn, TEN, Mr. Big, Blind GuardianMatt reviews the new Jorn album “Life On Death Road”, as well as presenting news about TEN, Mr. Big, Blind Guardian, former Angra frontman Edu Falaschi, and more.
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This episode was hosted by Matt, and featured narration by Gr...2017-05-1905 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsMusic News May 2017 #1 – Warrant, Harem Scarem, FM, SnakecharmerParadise Rock UK and The Meddlesome Meeples present music news and reviews. In this episode, new albums from Warrant and Harem Scarem, and UK tour information for FM and Snakecharmer.
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This episode was hosted by Matt, and featured narration by...2017-05-0305 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsApril #2 2017 – End Of April NewsHeather and Matt look at the music news from the world of rock. Including updates on new albums from Rhapsody Of Fire, Accept, Axel Rudi Pell, plus many other album announcements, and a review of new albums from Jessie Galante and Six Impossible Things.
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Thanks for joining us...2017-04-2509 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsMusic News – April #1Heather and Matt look at the music news. Topics include: Kenwyn House and Goldray, Crazy Lixx new album “Ruff Justice” and “Soul Survivor” by Adrenaline Rush.
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This episode was hosted by Matt and Heather, and featured...2017-04-0906 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsMarch 2017 #2 – March releases and a look ahead to AprilIn this episode of The Bards Corner, the second from the month of March 2017, Heather and Matt present a roundup of the album releases from the world of melodic rock, and take a sneak peak ahead at April’s releases, discuss new albums from One Desire and Kings Of Broadway, and there’s an update on tour information.
Intro: The Great Cold “Asteriai” – Credits: Eidetic Seeing “It’s Brick Out”… Read More2017-03-2106 minThe Bards Corner Music NewsMarch 2017 #1 Music NewsHeather and Matt discuss the new albums from Night Ranger, House Of Lords, Eclipse, Tokyo Motor Fist, the return of the original Unruly Child line up and Lionville. Also information on upcoming UK tour dates. For more info please visit Paradise Rock UK
Intro: The Great Cold “Asteriai” – Credits: Eidetic Seeing “It’s Brick Out”… Read More2017-03-1610 minThe Bards Corner Music News#1 The Bards Corner – February 2017 Music NewsMatt and Heather present the music news, including new albums by Kansas, Sammy Berell, and TEN.… Read More2017-03-1305 min