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TDT - Episode # 285 - Thrift Store Treasures

Episode 1 – The Beginning

TDT # 284 - Games that Have Stood the Test of Time

Whew!  Another long episode in which we talk about recent games, such as Manhattan Project, Treehouse, Edo, Guidhall, and Courtier.  We also answer quite a few user questions, where we talk about almost getting sued,  why we keep expansion boxes, which side of Merchants of Venus is better, and what to do if you want to publish a game.  Finally, we end the episode with our top ten "Games that Have Stood the Test of Time" - games that are just as relevant today as they were when they were published.

TDT - Episode # 284 - Games that Have Stood the Test of Time

TDT - Episode # 284 - Games that Have Stood the Test of Time

TDT # 283 - Games only we seem to hate

A mega episode, jammed full of all sorts of stuff!  First, we talk about some recently played games, such as Copycat, Spellbound, Escape, and Robinson Crusoe.  The Chief talks about Kickstarter, Brian about Looping Louie, the Snakes and Latte guys about trivia, Mark about Ravinca, Greg about another gaming stores, and the Pirate Cast guys about expansions.  We have a tale of horror, a musings on GameSalute, some SUPER exciting news, and special report from BGG.con.  Finally, we end the show with games that only we seem to dislike - everyone else loves them!

TDT - Episode # 283 - Games only we seem to hate

TDT - Episode # 283 - Games only we seem to hate

TDT # 33 - Best Games from the 80's

Yes, you read the number correctly.  This is one of our "classic" episodes, redone and remastered for your listening pleasure, with commentary from Tom.  In this show, Tom and Joe are joined by a host of guests who all give their opinions on what 2006 holds for gaming.  Were they right, wrong?  Listen to the show to find out.  Tom and Joe also give their top ten board games from the 80's decade.

TDT - Episode # 33 - Best Games from the 80's

TDT - Episode # 33 - Best Games from the 80's

TDT # 282 - Live from BGG Con

In our most interview-heavy show ever, we invite over thirty people to come on our show at a live broadcast from BGG.con!  The catch?  Each person has only two minutes to speak.  From designers to publishers to convention hosts to gaming enthusiasts, it's a fun time of laughter, talk about games, and more!

TDT - Episode # 282 - Live from BGG Con

TDT - Episode # 282 - Live from BGG Con

TDT # 281 - 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

In the first of what will become an annual event, we, along with our contributors, give a Holiday Gift Guide for games that you can get for 2012!   We give advice for the best Children's Games, Family Games, Party Games, Stocking Stuffers, and Strategy Games.   Give it a listen or forward it to your favorite uncle so he knows what to get you!

TDT - Episode # 281 - 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

TDT - Episode # 281 - 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

TDT # 280 - Worst Games

In this episode, we take a look at 1969, Villagers and Villains, and a couple tales of Horror!  We answer questions about signs of a hardcore gamer, and what to do with people who are rules crazy.  We end the episode with a list of our ten worst games of all time!

TDT - Episode # 280 - Worst Games

TDT - Episode # 280 - Worst Games