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Episode 217 BA Holiday Special – Marvel: Damage Control, Herd Mentality, A Highland Song, and Crash Royale

Episode 217 BA Holiday Special – Marvel: Damage Control, Herd Mentality, A Highland Song, and Crash Royale

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In our two hundred and seventeenth episode, it’s our 9th annual BA Holiday Special. Benji joins me as we talk about Marvel: Damage Control and Herd Mentality in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about A Highland Song and Crash Royale. We reflect on our review of Treasure Island. Then we talk about teaching games to students and classmates and discuss Benji’s favourite party game.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

It’s the 9th annual BA Holiday Special – 1:45

Marvel: Damage Control – 3:40

Herd Mentality – 16:00

A Highland Song – 21:57

Crash Royale – 29:25

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 39:40

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Treasure Island – 41:55

Ask Aaron Anything – 44:42

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December 10, 2023

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Episode 216 w/ Matt and Scott – Great Western Trail New Zealand, Crash Octopus, Scout, Tinderblox, and Blank Me

Episode 216 w/ Matt and Scott – Great Western Trail New Zealand, Crash Octopus, Scout, Tinderblox, and Blank Me

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In our two hundred and sixteenth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt and Scott as we talk about our Extra Life experience. We talk about Great Western Trail New Zealand, Inside Job, Earth, Crash Octopus, Scout, Tinderblox and Blank Me in the BA Banter. It’s all about Extra Life and the fun we had there.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Great Western Trail New Zealand – 11:20

Inside Job – 35:10

Earth – 42:20

Crash Octopus – 49:20

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 56:25

Scout – 1:00:15

Tinderblox – 1:10:00

Blank Me – 1:17:15

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December 5, 2023

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Cult Classic Callback – Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace with Chris Michaud

Episode 54 – Chris Michaud

Chris Michaud can be found on Twitter @tableflipsyou, on Mall Night Long, and on Flip the Table.

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Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

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November 26, 2023

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Episode 215 w/ Brendo – Darwin’s Journey, Inside Job, Cocoon, and Connections

Episode 215 w/ Brendo – Darwin’s Journey, Inside Job, Cocoon, and Connections

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In our two hundred and fifteenth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Darwin’s Journey and Inside Job in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Cocoon and Connections. Then we discuss Brendo’s experience with his upcoming move, downsizing, and culling his collection in our segment Aaron Asks Anything.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Darwin’s Journey – 3:00

Inside Job – 20:00

Cocoon – 28:40

Connections, Quordle, and Octordle – 39:25

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 49:45

Aaron Asks Anything – 53:00

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November 12, 2023

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Episode 214 w/ Matt – Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, Earth, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, and Slay the Spire

Episode 214 w/ Matt – Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, Earth, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, and Slay the Spire

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In our two hundred and fourteenth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Ark Nova & the Marine Worlds expansion and Earth in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Slay the Spire. Then we discuss Matt’s experience with Crowdfunding in our segment Aaron Asks Anything.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Ark Nova and the Marine Worlds expansion – 3:15

Earth – 27:15

Chicory: A Colorful Tale – 42:35

Slay the Spire – 46:45

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 59:18

Aaron Asks Anything – 1:01:14

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October 29, 2023

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Episode 213 w/ Scott – The Fox Experiment, Spellbook, Land Above Sea Below, and Pixelborn

Episode 213 w/ Scott – The Fox Experiment, Spellbook, Land Above Sea Below, and Pixelborn

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In our two hundred and thirteenth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about The Fox Experiment and Spellbook in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Land Above Sea Below and Pixelborn. Then we discuss a few would you rather questions in our segment Aaron Asks Anything.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

The Fox Experiment – 2:40

Spellbook – 16:32

Land Above Sea Below – 32:10

Pixelborn – 39:30

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 47:36

Aaron Asks Anything – 50:14

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October 8, 2023

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Episode 212 w/ Scott – Age of Innovation, Disney Lorcana, Everspace 2, and It Takes Two

Episode 212 w/ Scott – Age of Innovation, Disney Lorcana, Everspace 2, and It Takes Two

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In our two hundred and twelfth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about Age of Innovation and Disney Lorcana in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Everspace 2 and It Takes Two. Then we discuss the use of AI in the board gaming hobby in our segment Aaron Asks Anything.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Age of Innovation – 2:30

Disney Lorcana – 16:19

Everspace 2 – 43:20

It Takes Two – 48:23

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 55:40

Aaron Asks Anything – 57:27

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October 3, 2023

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Cult Classic Callback – The Blues Brothers with Bruce Voge

Episode 52 – Bruce Voge

Bruce Voge can be found on Twitter @brucecothinks or on his shows The Just Barely Sports Podcast, The Party Game Cast, Board Game the Game Show, On Board Games, and The Spiel.

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Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

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Episode 211 w/ Linsae – Wild Tiled West, Artisans of Splendent Vale, TOEM, and Baldur’s Gate 3

Episode 211 w/ Linsae – Wild Tiled West, Artisans of Splendent Vale, TOEM, and Baldur’s Gate 3

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In our two hundred and eleventh episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Wild Tiled West and Artisans of Splendent Vale in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about TOEM and Baldur’s Gate 3. We reflect on our review of Arkham Horror 3rd Edition. Then we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of board game RPGs, video game RPGs, and tabletop RPGs in our segment Aaron Asks Anything.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Wild Tiled West – 2:30

Artisans of Splendent Vale – 18:29

TOEM – 37:35

Baldur’s Gate 3 – 41:40

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:01:12

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Arkham Horror 3rd Edition – 1:04:13

Aaron Asks Anything – 1:12:50