Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the results of the Origins Awards, and share the nominees for The Dice Tower Awards' Game of the Year. Julie tells us about her trip to Origins (and Tom pines for ice cream), and we ponder the dos and don'ts of upgrading your boardgame pieces. Then, we finish the show with our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:17 - Gen …

Tom and Eric congratulate Julie on her successful move, which leads to a discussion on keeping your collection to a reasonable size (so you don't have to move as much). We run through the nominees for the Spiel des Jahres (Germany's Game of the Year awards), answer some questions from the mailbag, and share our recent Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.…

Coming 6/26: Dive into the Marvel universe for the latest news, interviews, and exclusive surprises on The Official Marvel Podcast! Marvel’s stars and creators talk about what’s coming up next and celebrate the legacy of their favorite Marvel adventures and characters. Learn more at Marvel.com.By Marvel

This time, Tom recounts his trip to BGG Spring, and Eric reviews the Dungeons and Dragons show in New York City. We act out a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, attempt to help answer a listener question, and close the show with our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:47 - Summer Events 05:26 - Dice Tower District 06:09 - Tom at BGG Spring 13:22 - Eric …

Tom, Julie and Eric run through some of their plans for Dice Tower East and Gen Con later this summer before taking a look at the year that was 2004, which was inexplicably 20 years ago. We share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, answer a question from the mailbag, and round up our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:48 - Events at Dice Tower East 03…

Tom and Eric quiz Julie about her recent trip to the Tokyo Game Market, including some of the games she brought home, before moving on to a Tale of Boardgaming Horror and our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:49 - Dice Tower East and Large Dexterity Games 02:27 - The World Series of Boardgaming 03:49 - The Universe Explained with a Cookie 04:42 - J…

Tom, Julie and Eric begin by recapping their recent travels, including Julie's trip to The Gathering of Friends and Eric's family trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. Tom recalls the recent 36-hour marathon on the video chanel, which leads us into tips for playing several games in a row. We have a pretty darn horrific Tale of Boardgaming Horror,…

This time, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the pitfalls of April Fools gags before highlighting the highs and lows of bargain hunting. We confront a listener-submitted dilemma from the mailbag, and we share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:45 - Cruise Hype and an Unexpected Musical Rant 02:21 - April Fools Annoyance 12:12 - Bargain Hunting 29:25…

Tom, Julie, and Eric revisit last episode's question about auction games by looking at their favorite auction mechanisms, and look forward to Julie's and Eric's events at Dice Tower East. We share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and run through our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:23 - Staying Up Late and Dice Tower West 03:29 - Looking Forward …

This time, we are LIVE at Dice Tower West 2024 in Las Vegas in front of a convention audience to discuss our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops, pit three games in a Vegas-themed Showdown, share a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and take questions from the audience. 01:04 - News for Dice Tower West 2025 03:17 - Games Tom Taught 04:26 - Eric Plays Wyrmspan 0…

Tom, Julie, and Eric share their excitement for Dice Tower West. Tom and Eric have been playing Collectable Card Games with their kids, while Julie played games in a castle. We share some industry news about the former designers at Prospero Hall, as well as a Tale of Horror that leads to a discussion about Math Trades. And we close the show with ou…

This time, Tom, Julie, and Eric remember their gaming habits in college. Also, we look at the motivation for a publisher to "rescue" a failed crowdfunding campaign. Eric gets worked up with a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and we share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:33 - Dice Tower West and Live At The Table (Saturday 3/9 at 1pm) 04:33 - "Resc…

This time, Tom, Julie, and Eric look back at the work of the Prospero Hall design studio, as well as answering a question about travel games, and presenting a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror. Plus, those Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:31 - Popular Games on the Dice Tower Cruise 03:31 - Waiting to Get New Games 06:35 - The Work of Prospero Hall 27…

Join us this week as we chat with writer Chip Zdarsky about his collaborative work with Daniel Acuña on Avengers: Twilight #1! Tune in to hear how this series came to be, the inspiration behind the work, and how our heroes have fared in a maybe-not-so-far-off future! Avengers: Twilight #1 is available now at your local comic shop and on digital. An…

Recorded in the main dining hall on the Oasis of the Seas, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss games they played in the pre-cruise event and first few hours of sailing, and also share advice on giving feedback to game designers after playing their prototype. 00:41 - Recording in Person?!? 02:07 - The Vale of Eternity 03:40 - Pre-Cruise Gaming and Taking O…

This week, we're joined by the writers behind Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thunderbolts, and of course the all-new Timeless #1, Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing! Tune in to hear a breakdown of how this issue was made, what secrets it holds for the future of the Marvel Universe, and the debut of TWO NEW MARVEL ICONS…

For our first show of 2024, we revisit our earlier discussion about box sizes for games, but not before we check in on everybody's adventures over the holidays. Tom visits a game club in Tampa, and we share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:45 - Public Domain IPs in 2024 03:50 - Dice Tower West and the Dice Tower Kickstarter 04:29 - Holiday Wr…

In our final episode of 2023, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss their highs and lows of the year, including our biggest surprises, rosiest roses, thorniest thorns, and hula-iest hula hoops. 02:57 - 2023 as a Whole 14:45 - Best Game to Play at a Convention - Chicken 16:09 - Fiction 17:01 - The Same Game 19:45 - Best Theme - First in Flight 20:53 - Jekyll…

With the holidays right around the corner, we've decided to pack this episode with some of the greatest Marvel gifts you can give this year! Tune in as we're joined by Marvel.com Associate Editor, Meagan Damore, as we run through a list of toys, clothes, accessories, and more perfect for the Marvel fan in your life! Plus, we're breaking down the la…

This time, Eric and Julie recap their adventures at PAX Unplugged, and Tom has some questions from the mailbag about Theme, House Rules, and that player in your group who always seems to win. Then, we close the show with some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 05:38 - PAX Unplugged Recap 26:36 - Mailbag: House Rules 29:13 - Mailbag: The Player who Alwa…

We've got a Spider-packed episode of This Week In Marvel! We're talking Giant-Sized Spider-Gwen #1 with writer, Melissa Flores, celebrating 300 issues of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, as well as a few other new Spider-Man titles hitting your local comic bookstore in 2024. Of course we've got some exciting new announcements from last night's The Game A…

This week we're obsessed with the brand new LEGO Marvel's Avengers Tower set! Here to tell us all about it is the Creative Lead, Senior Design Manager at LEGO, Jesper Nielsen! Plus, we've got a round up of all the comics news this week including the return of Ms. Marvel in Ms. Marvel: The Mutant Menace, the final chapter for Johnny Blaze aka Ghost …

Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss how to deal with game players who get in the way of enjoying games. Also, some holiday shopping tips for those going to PAX Unplugged (and those that aren't as well), a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 02:23 - PAX Unplugged Plans 04:38 - People Who Ruin Games 22:42 - Holiday Shoppi…

We're six months away from Free Comic Book Day but we're still psyched about this year's books including FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: SPIDER-MAN & THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: BLOOD HUNT/X-MEN #1, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: STAR WARS/DARTH VADER #1 and more! Plus, we're chatting with writers Cody Ziglar and Erica Schultz on their…

Welcome to the 14th annual Marvelicious Toys Sweet Christmas Holiday Gift Guide! On this week's show our Marvelicious hosts run down all the great Marvel toys, books, and collectibles that will make any fan delighted this holiday season. From LEGO sets to T-Shirts, action figures to coffee mugs, prop replicas and even purses, there's bound to be a …

This week we're celebrating because Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is nominated for 7 different Game Awards, including Game of the Year! Make sure to cast your vote today! Then, make sure to come back and tune into our conversation with Senior Creative Director at Insomniac Games, Bryan Intihar and Vice President & Creative Director at Marvel Games, Bill Ro…

Tom and Julie talk Eric out of getting the Doctor Who Magic the Gathering set, which leads to a discussion of out-of-universe items showing up in games. We prepare for some family gaming over the holidays, share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and run through some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 05:21 - Doctor Who Magic and other Gaming Anachronis…

Win a copy of Spider-Man 2 for PS5! Details in this episode of Marvelicious Toys where we go in-depth looking at the newest Marvel game. We discuss the product tie-ins, the game itself, and the characters and designs that would make awesome Marvel Legends figures. Speaking of Marvel Legends, on this episode we talk about some great deals on those H…

Marvel Studios' The Marvels is finally here!! And we've rounded up all the latest updates and celebrations surrounding the premiere including the new Higher Further Faster season over on Marvel Snap, Marvel Strike Force's Assemble The Marvels event, the latest episode of Women of Marvel focusing on Maria Rambeau AKA Photon, and more! Plus, hear fro…

We're one week away from Marvel Studios' The Marvels and we are SO excited!!! Tune in to hear how we're preparing for the release of The Marvels by reading Infinity Comics over on Marvel Unlimited, and more! We're also joined by multi-award-winning composer Natalie Holt to talk about Marvel Studios' Loki and the evolution of its score in season 2. …

In this episode, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the finer points of the suggested ages you see on game boxes, and when it matters to pay attention. Also, how a board game can make you scared, a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 07:33 - Suggested Ages 20:05 - Games That Scare You 41:47 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror…

This week we're talking Sacred Timeline, we're talking Magic: The Gathering, we're talking What If...? Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings??! That's right! We've got an exciting new episode with all the Marvel news you could possibly need! We're also joined by the fantastic trio of writers behind Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Univer…

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Do we have a PACKED episode for you! We're breaking down everything announced at NYCC including AVENGERS: TWILIGHT, BLOOD HUNT, FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X / RISE OF THE POWERS OF X, RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO, SCARLET WITCH & QUICKSILVER, the new Ultimate Universe, INFINITY PAWS, and SO much more!! Plus, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 exclusively for PlayStation 5…

Tom and Julie have been traveling, and we want to hear about where they've been. We have recaps of the World Series of Boardgaming in Las Vegas and Spiel in Essen, before sharing some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:32 - World Series of Boardgaming 20:35 - Spiel 48:20 - Nekojima 50:37 - Path of Civilization 53:24 - Rankster 56:22 - Cat Horror Fes…

So...this guy's an actor? That still confuses Jeff. But not Taylor, he explains it ALL to us on this latest episode. Listen and learn!By Jeff McGee

Dwight Stall, Ryan Ting, and Dan Yun from Hasbro's Marvel Legends team talk all things Giant-Man and Haslab--from why no six-inch figures were included as tiers to their thoughts on if this will fund (with just 10 days to go)! Watch now to get all the insights into this 2023 Haslab crowdfunding campaign.…

It's New York Comic Con and if you're there, be sure to swing by the Marvel Booth (#2153)! If you're unable to attend, be sure to check out all the coverage over on Marvel.com. We'll have you covered with a round-up of all the news and announcements out of the convention next week, but we've still got a ton to talk about this week including Loki, T…

It's the week before New York Comic Con and we've got you covered with a rundown of what you can expect from the Marvel booth (#2153)! Plus, we're joined by the mastermind behind G.O.D.S., Jonathan Hickman, author of Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality, Victoria Ying, and Marvel Puzzle Quest Lead Producer, Joe Fletcher. You can preview G.O.D.S …

Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss Essen Spiel 2023, including some general information on the layout, food, and happenings at the fair, as well as some of their most anticipated games. Then they close the show with reviews of Ticket To Ride Legacy, Fit to Print, and Deckscape: Tokyo Blackout. 01:27 - Food 04:26 - Layout Changes 17:32 - Booth Schedule (D…

So we've been doing this show for over a decade and somehow we've never officially discussed our favorite toys of ALL TIME!! So we thought it was time to do that. And since it's a special show, we have a special guest, the one and only PAM! You know her, you love her, and if you don't know her, you'll love her after you do. What is Taylor's #1 toy …

This week's news features the latest with Marvel Move, A look into the future with the Marvel Tarot Deck and Guidebook, and a Giant-Sized celebration for the 50th anniversary of Giant-Size storytelling! Plus, we're joined by Spider-Man: India writer, Nikesh Shukla, and MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell as we chat about his latest work on his new book…

We've got a TON of Marvel news this week including Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red, updates on Marvel Studio's Loki Season 2, NYCC announcement teases, and so much more! Plus, we've got writer Steve Orlando (Astonishing Iceman, Spider-Man 2099) and Benjamin Percy (X-Force, Ghost Rider) dropping by to chat about Scarlet Witch and Predator Vs. Wolveri…

This Time, Tom, Julie, and Eric recount their adventures at the Dice Tower Retreat and the Alliance Trade Show, try to get to the bottom of marketing strategies for Boardgame "families", present a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:58 - Dice Tower Retreat Recap 07:53 - Alliance Trade Show Recap 13:12 - …

Jeff hates bugs. Taylor loves bugs. So guess which one of them likes this guy. Surprise! They both like it! How much? Listen and find out!By Jeff McGee

It's been a busy week here at the Marvel Bullpen! Tune in as we chat with Josh Saleh about his first impressions on Marvel's Spider-Man 2, catch the latest on Marvel's Studios' The Marvels, hear a TWIM exclusive about Immortal Thor #5 from the writer himself, Al Ewing, and so. much. more! Plus, we're joined by Jesse Falcon as well as Dwight Stall a…

The fourth Hasbro Marvel Legends HasLab is live! After last year's misfire with the Ghost Rider Engine of Vengeance, Hasbro goes back to what has worked before: big action figures! But this is the smallest of the three Legends HasLab figures...and comes in at the smallest price. On this Marvelicious Toys One-Shot, Marjorie, Arnie, and Justin conven…

We've got a packed episode this week as we celebrate the return of Women of Marvel, an all-new season of I Am Groot on Disney+, and the first bits of New York Comic Con news! Plus, we're talking to writer Melissa Flores about the upcoming Spider-Gwen: Smash where Gwen hits the road with the Mary Janes!…

In this episode, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the logic behind MSRP at your local game store, put a trio of games up against each other in an arena Showdown, present a classic Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 02:56 - The News: MSRP 13:54 - Showdown: Freelancers vs Wander: The Cult of Barnacle Bay vs Near and…

Six to Start, the co-creator of wildly popular fitness app Zombies, Run! and subsidiary of OliveX, a global leader in digital fitness experiences, has just announced the global availability of Marvel Move, a brand new interactive mobile fitness experience created in collaboration with Marvel. Marvel Move is available now in ZRX, the just-launched, …