Stephanie and Greg say goodbye in the final episode of Hooked on Geek and then close with a book segment (22:20).  Enjoy! Thank you for listening.

Stephanie and Greg say goodbye in the final episode of Hooked on Geek and then close with a book segment (22:20).  Enjoy! Thank you for listening.

Ep. 110: Episode 999

After discussing our holidays including some shows and movies we have been enjoying recently as well as gift giving in December we discuss our 10x10 challenge for 2020 (7:02) as well as our 10x10 plans for 2021.  We spend some time recapping 2020.  We then make a big announcement (33:25).  We end the episode with another book segment (42:42).  Enjoy!

After discussing our holidays including some shows and movies we have been enjoying recently as well as gift giving in December we discuss our 10x10 challenge for 2020 (7:02) as well as our 10x10 plans for 2021.  We spend some time recapping 2020.  We then make a big announcement (33:25).  We end the episode with another book segment (42:42).  Enjoy!

Ep. 109: Penultimate

Welcome to episode 108 where you can expect a lot of lively game discussion primarily about Escape Room: The Game, but more specifically Escape Room: The Game - The Magician (2:37) an expansion scenario as well as Fossilis (12:44) and Century: Golem Edition - An Endless World.  We also close with another book segment (26:02). Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 108 where you can expect a lot of lively game discussion primarily about Escape Room: The Game, but more specifically Escape Room: The Game - The Magician (2:37) an expansion scenario as well as Fossilis (12:44) and Century: Golem Edition - An Endless World.  We also close with another book segment (26:02). Enjoy!

Ep. 108: Stephanie Doesn't Apologize

This week we discuss something else besides tabletop games that Stephanie is hooked on as well as giving you another book segment (17:13). Enjoy!

This week we discuss something else besides tabletop games that Stephanie is hooked on as well as giving you another book segment (17:13). Enjoy!

Ep. 107: I Wish I Was A Farmer

Before we get to the gift guide (13:28) we discuss a Kickstarter campaign for an expansion to one of our favorite worker placement games (3:40) that will be ending soon as well as a show that is fun for the whole family. We end the podcast this week with another book segment (46:41). Enjoy!

Before we get to the gift guide (13:28) we discuss a Kickstarter campaign for an expansion to one of our favorite worker placement games (3:40) that will be ending soon as well as a show that is fun for the whole family. We end the podcast this week with another book segment (46:41). Enjoy!

Ep. 106: Hooked on Geek Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Fresh off a fun livestream (listen for the details) where Stephanie played Tattoo Stories we begin this episode by discussing this creative party game.  We then discuss The Castles of Tuscany (7:12), Ohanami (22:32), and Deckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado (33:10).  We then end with Stephanie's book segment (45:04). Enjoy!

Fresh off a fun livestream (listen for the details) where Stephanie played Tattoo Stories we begin this episode by discussing this creative party game.  We then discuss The Castles of Tuscany (7:12), Ohanami (22:32), and Deckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado (33:10).  We then end with Stephanie's book segment (45:04). Enjoy!

Ep. 105: Bob in Accounting

The episode where Stephanie apologizes, invents a new type of gaming (or does she?), and then ends with a book segment (28:00) and so much more.

The episode where Stephanie apologizes, invents a new type of gaming (or does she?), and then ends with a book segment (28:00) and so much more.

Ep. 104: Stephanie Apologizes

Welcome to number 103 in the Hooked on Geek saga, this week we give a few more details regarding For Sale Autorama (3:00), as well as discussing a soon to be released game called Lost Ruins of Arnak (8:08) and Aqualin (21:38).  We end with a book segment (26:38).  Download and listen for all of that as well as all the normal shenanigans you have come to expect from us!  Enjoy!

Welcome to number 103 in the Hooked on Geek saga, this week we give a few more details regarding For Sale Autorama (3:00), as well as discussing a soon to be released game called Lost Ruins of Arnak (8:08) and Aqualin (21:38).  We end with a book segment (26:38).  Download and listen for all of that as well as all the normal shenanigans you have come to expect from us!  Enjoy!

Ep. 103: Ruined

Welcome to episode 102 and boy oh boy do we a show for you! We discuss four games in quite some detail, starting with Stay Cool (4:28), then For Sale Autorama (12:19), which is soon to be on Kickstarter, and then Furnace (18:10), and Calico (32:02).  It's October which means we are all about horror movies right now and we have one that we think is a real crowd pleaser that we really want to recommend that we discuss (41:19) before getting into Stephanie's book segment (47:02). Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 102 and boy oh boy do we a show for you! We discuss four games in quite some detail, starting with Stay Cool (4:28), then For Sale Autorama (12:19), which is soon to be on Kickstarter, and then Furnace (18:10), and Calico (32:02).  It's October which means we are all about horror movies right now and we have one that we think is a real crowd pleaser that we really want to recommend that we discuss (41:19) before getting into Stephanie's book segment (47:02). Enjoy!

Ep. 102: One Cut of the Podcast

We are getting caught up with two of the newest entries in the Inka and Markus Brand designed series of games know as Exit: The Game. The Stormy Flight and Theft on the Mississippi are compared and contrasted in this episode (1:16) as well as the dexterity game Menara (11:58). Episode 101 also includes another book segment (22:30). Enjoy!

We are getting caught up with two of the newest entries in the Inka and Markus Brand designed series of games know as Exit: The Game. The Stormy Flight and Theft on the Mississippi are compared and contrasted in this episode (1:16) as well as the dexterity game Menara (11:58). Episode 101 also includes another book segment (22:30). Enjoy!

Ep. 101: Exit Extravaganza

Greg and Stephanie talk about all things geek related, with a focus on tabletop gaming.

It’s me from third hour!! 👋🏻 your podcast is really fun to listen to😆

Hi Mrs. Dickson

My entry into this show was actually their discussion of Avengers: Endgame, which isn&#39;t a boardgame but was a delightful spoiler-free discussion of a film about which nearly everyone has a strong opinion. So it says something about this show that the hosts are great when they discuss board games AND great when they discuss movies AND just great.

If you&#39;re a board game nut, you&#39;ll definitely get a lot out of this show. If you&#39;re not but have an interest in board games, you&#39;ll probably find some new stuff to play and then you&#39;ll become a board game nut and never recover (it&#39;s ok; you don&#39;t need to).

:D

A Great Board Games Show!

Hooked On Geek

We discuss black Friday shopping and long holiday weekend gaming including Don't Mess With Cthulhu Deluxe (1:09) and Hail Hydra (15:44), etc. We also give more details about games played and/or acquired at BGGcon, like Saint Malo (3:36), Victorian Masterminds (10:26), Reavers of Midgard (21:25), Big Dig (24:03), and Catch the Moon (27:10). For those shopping for gifts we give our Hooked on Geek gift giving guide for everybody on your list (28:37)! Stephanie also give a book review (1:01:41). Enjoy!

We discuss black Friday shopping and long holiday weekend gaming including Don't Mess With Cthulhu Deluxe (1:09) and Hail Hydra (15:44), etc. We also give more details about games played and/or acquired at BGGcon, like Saint Malo (3:36), Victorian Masterminds (10:26), Reavers of Midgard (21:25), Big Dig (24:03), and Catch the Moon (27:10). For those shopping for gifts we give our Hooked on Geek gift giving guide for everybody on your list (28:37)! Stephanie also give a book review (1:01:41). Enjoy!

Ep. 47: Hooked on Geek Gift Guide and BGG.con Part 2

We begin episode 67 by briefly discussing playing unpublished prototypes. We also discuss several games including Tattoo Stories (2:02), The Quest for El Dorado expansion, Heroes &amp; Hexes (10:55), Tales &amp; Games: Jack &amp; the Beanstalk (18:58) and three games we played in Tandem, Gingerbread House, Pinata, and Drop It. We discuss the movie Dumbo (34:10) which Stephanie saw with family and end with another book segment (40:36).

We begin episode 67 by briefly discussing playing unpublished prototypes. We also discuss several games including Tattoo Stories (2:02), The Quest for El Dorado expansion, Heroes &amp; Hexes (10:55), Tales &amp; Games: Jack &amp; the Beanstalk (18:58) and three games we played in Tandem, Gingerbread House, Pinata, and Drop It. We discuss the movie Dumbo (34:10) which Stephanie saw with family and end with another book segment (40:36).

Ep. 67: Unicorn Pancreas

We packed a lot into a slightly shorter package this week. We discuss Spirit Island (3:22), Tikal (13:38) and Dude (17:26) as well as the normal shenanigans, poppycock and claptrap you have come to expect from Hooked on Geek.  We end with another book segment about a ghost story... Enjoy (see, even this description is shorter this week)!

We packed a lot into a slightly shorter package this week. We discuss Spirit Island (3:22), Tikal (13:38) and Dude (17:26) as well as the normal shenanigans, poppycock and claptrap you have come to expect from Hooked on Geek.  We end with another book segment about a ghost story... Enjoy (see, even this description is shorter this week)!

Ep. 62: THIS IS GOING TO BE SHORT

This week we give first impressions of Jurassic Park: Danger! Adventure Strategy Game (0:50). We also discuss the game from our Shame Shelf that we mentioned last week, Okey Dokey (6:39). We discuss our top 5 must have games for kids that are also fun for adults (11:23). We review the documentary in the theaters now, Won't You Be My Neighbor (46:28) as well as a spoiler filled discussion of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Stephanie gives a book recommendation (101:07). Thanks for listening!

This week we give first impressions of Jurassic Park: Danger! Adventure Strategy Game (0:50). We also discuss the game from our Shame Shelf that we mentioned last week, Okey Dokey (6:39). We discuss our top 5 must have games for kids that are also fun for adults (11:23). We review the documentary in the theaters now, Won't You Be My Neighbor (46:28) as well as a spoiler filled discussion of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Stephanie gives a book recommendation (101:07). Thanks for listening!

Ep. 26: Board Game Starter Pack For Kids

In episode 32 we discuss Stephanie's recent Vegas weekend at a Star Trek convention as well as Greg's Gen Can't festivities.  We also ask the question, what percentage of games are crap (16:15)?  We give another book recommendation (34:45) and we review the critically acclaimed coming of age movie, Eighth Grade (39:30).  Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek.  Enjoy!

In episode 32 we discuss Stephanie's recent Vegas weekend at a Star Trek convention as well as Greg's Gen Can't festivities.  We also ask the question, what percentage of games are crap (16:15)?  We give another book recommendation (34:45) and we review the critically acclaimed coming of age movie, Eighth Grade (39:30).  Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek.  Enjoy!

Ep. 32: 90% of Games are Crap?

In episode 51 we conclude our 4 part top 100 games of all time series with our 25-1 picks after a brief discussion of a recent gaming event known as The Dice Tower Retreat.  Thanks for tuning in this week, to Hooked on Geek!  Enjoy!

In episode 51 we conclude our 4 part top 100 games of all time series with our 25-1 picks after a brief discussion of a recent gaming event known as The Dice Tower Retreat.  Thanks for tuning in this week, to Hooked on Geek!  Enjoy!

Ep. 51: Top 100 Games of All Time! 25-1

This week we spoil the movie event of 2019, Avengers: Endgame, no no no, I'm kidding, we don't spoil it. Or do we?! No, seriously, we don't, it's safe for you to listen. Before Avengers: Endgame talk (28:43) we discuss twist endings in media as Stephanie dives into her book segment (18:47). In the book segments she issues a challenge... We discuss several games including Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra (12:13), Haven (8:38) and our latest tandem gaming in which we played Carpe Diem, Glux, &amp; Red7. Enjoy!

This week we spoil the movie event of 2019, Avengers: Endgame, no no no, I'm kidding, we don't spoil it. Or do we?! No, seriously, we don't, it's safe for you to listen. Before Avengers: Endgame talk (28:43) we discuss twist endings in media as Stephanie dives into her book segment (18:47). In the book segments she issues a challenge... We discuss several games including Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra (12:13), Haven (8:38) and our latest tandem gaming in which we played Carpe Diem, Glux, &amp; Red7. Enjoy!

Ep. 68: Endgame

In episode 36 we discuss games we have been playing recently including Unlock: House on the Hill, Starship Samurai, and Yellow &amp; Yangtze (3:00).  We also discuss filler games and give our top 5 filler games (19:35) and then end with yet another book recommendation (1:07:08).  Enjoy!

In episode 36 we discuss games we have been playing recently including Unlock: House on the Hill, Starship Samurai, and Yellow &amp; Yangtze (3:00).  We also discuss filler games and give our top 5 filler games (19:35) and then end with yet another book recommendation (1:07:08).  Enjoy!

Ep. 36: Real Quick, Our Top 5 Fillers

In Episode 22, we welcome back the awesome GloryHoundd! We hear about what's in the works for her podcast, GloryHoundd and The Uninvited Gamers, and we talk about what we played recently (3:00). We also talk about our Top 5 Overrated Games (31:05).

In Episode 22, we welcome back the awesome <a href="http://twitter.com/gloryhoundd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GloryHoundd</a>! We hear about what's in the works for her podcast, <a href="http://uninvitedgamers.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GloryHoundd and The Uninvited Gamers</a>, and we talk about what we played recently (3:00). We also talk about our Top 5 Overrated Games (31:05).

Ep. 22: GloryHoundd and the Overrated Games

In episode 35 we discuss some of the games we have been playing recently including Illusion, Lucidity and Prowler's Passage (5:12).  As it is Labor Day where we live in this episode we discuss our Top 5 Worker Placement Games (19:41). We also give another book recommendation (46:55) and finish the episode with a review of the new movie in theaters now, the thriller, starring John Cho, Searching (50:16).  Enjoy!

In episode 35 we discuss some of the games we have been playing recently including Illusion, Lucidity and Prowler's Passage (5:12).  As it is Labor Day where we live in this episode we discuss our Top 5 Worker Placement Games (19:41). We also give another book recommendation (46:55) and finish the episode with a review of the new movie in theaters now, the thriller, starring John Cho, Searching (50:16).  Enjoy!

Ep. 35: Mandatory Labor Day Top 5 Worker Placement Games Episode

Charlie Bink

We welcome back Charlie Bink to Ep. 21, where he talks about his new company, Underdog Games, publishing the new edition of his game Trekking the National Parks, as well as his experience at Unpub. We also share what we played recently (16:05), and we discuss our Top 5 underrated board games (34:32).

We welcome back <a href="https://twitter.com/binkinkllc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Bink</a> to Ep. 21, where he talks about his new company, Underdog Games, publishing the new edition of his game Trekking the National Parks, as well as his experience at Unpub. We also share what we played recently (16:05), and we discuss our Top 5 underrated board games (34:32).

Ep. 21: Charlie Bink and Top 5 Underrated Games

Before getting into our Top 5 Two Player Only Games (16:49) for Valentine's Day we discuss Guardian's Call (1:48) which we had the chance to play once. We also review Dragon Valley (7:00), and Haven (13:44). We end with a book segment (35:55). Enjoy!

Before getting into our Top 5 Two Player Only Games (16:49) for Valentine's Day we discuss Guardian's Call (1:48) which we had the chance to play once. We also review Dragon Valley (7:00), and Haven (13:44). We end with a book segment (35:55). Enjoy!

Ep. 58: Top 5 Two Player Only Games

We discuss the new Disney themed game, Villainous (2:08), and our experience with the Deckscape games, Test Time and The Fate of London (5:55). We also discuss two tandem gaming sessions (10:28) where we simultaneously played Lost Cities, Pinata and Quadropolis and another with Ethnos, Tzolk'in and Luxor. Stephanie just had a birthday which leads to, "By The Time You're 35..." a top 5 list of gamer related accomplishments (22:06) to achieve by 35 or else!... and a book recommendation (31:38)!

We discuss the new Disney themed game, Villainous (2:08), and our experience with the Deckscape games, Test Time and The Fate of London (5:55). We also discuss two tandem gaming sessions (10:28) where we simultaneously played Lost Cities, Pinata and Quadropolis and another with Ethnos, Tzolk'in and Luxor. Stephanie just had a birthday which leads to, "By The Time You're 35..." a top 5 list of gamer related accomplishments (22:06) to achieve by 35 or else!... and a book recommendation (31:38)!

Ep. 34: By The Time You're 35...

After confirming Greg's obsession with his current grail game (what could it be?!), the pair launch into reviewing Dominion: Nocturne (4:07), Exit: The Game - The Mysterious Museum (11:16), Unlock! The Tonipal's Treasure (14:33) and Dragonwood (19:28). We answer a listener question. A question about Tandem Gaming, playing 3 or more games simultaneously (22:29) and why and where the idea originated. We then review our latest online binge, Killing Eve (31:09), and we end with Stephanie's book segment (34:55).

After confirming Greg's obsession with his current grail game (what could it be?!), the pair launch into reviewing Dominion: Nocturne (4:07), Exit: The Game - The Mysterious Museum (11:16), Unlock! The Tonipal's Treasure (14:33) and Dragonwood (19:28). We answer a listener question. A question about Tandem Gaming, playing 3 or more games simultaneously (22:29) and why and where the idea originated. We then review our latest online binge, Killing Eve (31:09), and we end with Stephanie's book segment (34:55).

Ep. 56: Talking Tandem Gaming

After discussing why we missed releasing an episode last Monday Greg discusses RinCon, a game convention located in Tucson, Arizona (10:16) which leads Stephanie and Greg to discussing the different types of game convention attendees. What kind of attendee are you and what do your convention choices say about you? We also discuss some games we have been playing recently including Bumuntu (23:49) and Clip Cut Parks (30:22).  We end the show this week with a book segment (35:14). Enjoy!

After discussing why we missed releasing an episode last Monday Greg discusses RinCon, a game convention located in Tucson, Arizona (10:16) which leads Stephanie and Greg to discussing the different types of game convention attendees. What kind of attendee are you and what do your convention choices say about you? We also discuss some games we have been playing recently including Bumuntu (23:49) and Clip Cut Parks (30:22).  We end the show this week with a book segment (35:14). Enjoy!

Ep. 86: What Kind Of Convention Attendee Are You?

In Ep. 31 we follow up on our "tandem gaming" method for fitting lots of gaming into busy lives (4:16) which includes discussions of Blue Lagoon, Luxor, and Domaine. Enjoy our spoiler free reviews of the brand new games, Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game by Portal Games and Exit: Dead Man on the Orient Express by Kosmos (11:50). We then present Game vs Game match ups where games in similar categories go head to head (26:04). We finish up with another book recommendation (55:13) and much more!

In Ep. 31 we follow up on our "tandem gaming" method for fitting lots of gaming into busy lives (4:16) which includes discussions of Blue Lagoon, Luxor, and Domaine. Enjoy our spoiler free reviews of the brand new games, Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game by Portal Games and Exit: Dead Man on the Orient Express by Kosmos (11:50). We then present Game vs Game match ups where games in similar categories go head to head (26:04). We finish up with another book recommendation (55:13) and much more!

Ep. 31: Game Vs Game

We're back! We start with small talk including discussing our hiatus and then transition into impressions of the Spiel Des Jahres nominations (5:18). Next we give some final thoughts on Game of Thrones (7:55). Stephanie has seen Avengers: Endgame and we discuss the blockbuster (10:56). We discuss games including Time Stories: Madame (19:23), Escape Tales: The Awakening (26:06), and Revolution of 1828 (32:44). Greg then reviews the movie, Booksmart (38:35). We end with a book segment (42:01)!

We're back! We start with small talk including discussing our hiatus and then transition into impressions of the Spiel Des Jahres nominations (5:18). Next we give some final thoughts on Game of Thrones (7:55). Stephanie has seen Avengers: Endgame and we discuss the blockbuster (10:56). We discuss games including Time Stories: Madame (19:23), Escape Tales: The Awakening (26:06), and Revolution of 1828 (32:44). Greg then reviews the movie, Booksmart (38:35). We end with a book segment (42:01)!

Ep. 69: Oh Yeah, We Do A Podcast

We begin by discussing what we have been playing recently including The Tea Dragon Society, Acquire, Starship Samurai and Bruxelles 1893. We also discuss a recent game night that included Hail Hydra, Trap Words, GoodCritters, Dude, More Dude, The Brady Bunch Party Game and Cryptid (14:27). We also sum up our latest round of tandem gaming where we play 3 games simultaneously (27:05). We then dive into an improv game, Develop This! (29:48). We end with another book recommendation (49:39).  Enjoy!

We begin by discussing what we have been playing recently including The Tea Dragon Society, Acquire, Starship Samurai and Bruxelles 1893. We also discuss a recent game night that included Hail Hydra, Trap Words, GoodCritters, Dude, More Dude, The Brady Bunch Party Game and Cryptid (14:27). We also sum up our latest round of tandem gaming where we play 3 games simultaneously (27:05). We then dive into an improv game, Develop This! (29:48). We end with another book recommendation (49:39).  Enjoy!

Ep. 33: Develop This!

Ruel Gaviola

Join guest Ruel Gaviola who is known for his work on Geek &amp; Sundry, islaythedragon, and his contributions to the podcast The Five By as we discuss what we have been playing recently, content creation, Gen Con talk (26:57) and game cafe talk (37:42) and more!

Join guest Ruel Gaviola who is known for his work on Geek &amp; Sundry, islaythedragon, and his contributions to the podcast The Five By as we discuss what we have been playing recently, content creation, Gen Con talk (26:57) and game cafe talk (37:42) and more!

Ep. 30: Ruel Gaviola Talks Game Cafes and Gen Con

This week we get caught up on reviewing games.  We discuss many games we enjoy but especially highlight the following titles: T.I.M.E. Stories: Brotherhood of the Coast (2:00), Wildlands (8:30), Unfinished Case of Holmes (12:07), Who Goes There? (19:20), Dead Last (24:47), GoodCritters (27:02), and War Chest (33:07).  We also end with a twist on Stephanie's book recommendation.  This time she recommends a particular episode of a particular podcast.  Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek, enjoy!

This week we get caught up on reviewing games.  We discuss many games we enjoy but especially highlight the following titles: T.I.M.E. Stories: Brotherhood of the Coast (2:00), Wildlands (8:30), Unfinished Case of Holmes (12:07), Who Goes There? (19:20), Dead Last (24:47), GoodCritters (27:02), and War Chest (33:07).  We also end with a twist on Stephanie's book recommendation.  This time she recommends a particular episode of a particular podcast.  Thanks for tuning in this week to Hooked on Geek, enjoy!

Ep. 39: Hooked on Reviews

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