Both of your hosts have had moments playing a certain game with our kids recently. The game in question is My Little Scythe — the kids version of the well loved and respected strategy epic. In this episode, we break down what makes a good “kids version” of a game, the value of sharing games like this with our kids, and how playing My Little Scythe …

Did you miss us? We’re back! Daniel and Mike sit down to talk about the conventions we got to while we weren’t on here making content for you all. We talk about what it’s like give up ourselves for other folks at the gaming table, about how much value can be seen and felt in even the smallest acts of encouragement, and how when we truly trust the i…

A cairn is pile of stones placed at a location sometimes as a way to mark a trail being traveled, or most often to identify a particular landmark or memorial. So what happens when we start tying the games on our shelves to specific moments or specific people? In their own way, they become cairns themselves — a collection of bits and pieces that ser…

A family emergency delayed this one getting out at the right time, but we didn’t want to lose this gold. Sometimes it really is about the question. It’s about the freedom and space to ask questions about how things happened, why it works that way, or whether or not the way we see things are valid. In this episode we talk about Ierusalem: Anno Domin…

A lot of decisions and practices by the parent companies behind Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons are causing some of us who have been around since the earliest of days to question whether they have taken a step too far for us to keep backing their products. But whether or not we move forward with those games in our collection or not is…

We’re back from Easter celebrations with a Gary Con XV after action report. Daniel and the team had a great trip out to Lake Geneva, where they got to embody the core of what we do at InnRoads — play games, connect with people, and share in their stories. We also double back to a topic inspired by our Warhammer focused episode to talk about the val…

While Daniel has been away at Gary Con XV leading our team at the board game library, we called up our friend Ryan from City on a Hill Gaming to talk about world building for a decidedly Christian gaming experience that goes beyond just saying that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the only true God or that throwing in an order of paladins wh…

Perhaps it was inevitable that we’d get here. After all — in the grim dark future there is only war. So let’s talk about Warhammer 40k. In this episode the guys talk about how we can find God in everything — even in the grim dark future of the 40k universe. They discuss the way Ork magic works as a picture of faith — and how that picture is often e…

We love our games. Part of what we love about our games is the tactile nature of them. Moving miniatures around the board. The feel of good, quality materials in our hands. The way everything looks when it comes together on the table. Naturally we want to take care of them for a number of reasons — but what happens when we become so concerned about…

The very fashionable Andrew Searles shares his tips for stylin’ bangin! Plus: Throwback Humpday. Based on my live show of the same name, "Pornomedy" explores the weird world of free porn sites: Absurd porn comments (as though any aren't!), terrible titles, baffling tags and everything you never knew you wanted. Listen to the Podcast at: -----Show N…

Three years ago, the COVID pandemic was the proverbial nail in the coffin of our recording ability. While we were unable to jump over all the hurtles that came down the path, we always knew that we’d be back eventually to once again take up the mantle of a podcast known for talking games, God, and how the relationships that build us are forged ther…

How do you have sex with the rich and famous? We reveal those secrets! And much more.Comedian Aliya Brown joins me (Monica Hamburg) on this porn journey. Based on my live show of the same name, "Pornomedy" explores the weird world of free porn sites: Absurd porn comments (as though any aren't!), terrible titles, baffling tags and everything you nev…

Mercer Morrison joins me (Monica Hamburg) to decipher the code that is user-named porn-titles, porn comments, and tags.We learn crucial things to do during sex – and the ultimate seduction technique! Based on my live show of the same name, "Pornomedy" explores the weird world of free porn sites: Absurd porn comments (as though any aren't!), terribl…

Mike Moran joins me (Monica Hamburg). And we speak of "The Chair" (i.e. It-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named) - as well as a porn commenter with maximum game, the right time to rent a truck for your porn film - and much more! Based on my live show of the same name, "Pornomedy" (recently at Ottawa Comiccon) explores the weird world of free porn sites: Absurd po…

Ashley J. Perna joins me (Monica Hamburg) to explore an assortment of odd user-named porn-titles, weird comments, a confounding tag and more!Based on my live show of the same name, "Pornomedy" explores the weird world of free porn sites: Absurd porn comments (as though any aren't!), terrible titles, baffling tags and everything you never knew you w…

Hi! Let's talk about porn insanity! Based on my live show, Pornomedy, we'll look at absurd porn comments (as though any aren't!), terrible names uploaders give the clips, and much more! To watch 2 dumb songs I made about porn titles, see "How it Work" and "I Get it Now" Listen to the Podcast at: -----Show Notes----- --Monica Hamburg-- MonicaHamburg…

My guest, Simone Holder, solves the mystery of an especially strangely titled porn film! Plus: We marvel at weird Etsy spells and offerings! Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on Youtube. All are at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here -----Show Notes----- ---Simone Holder--- Site: simonecomedy.ca Facebook Page…

My guest, Clif Knight, gives solid life advice to a 1-star reviewer. This show also has:- Terrible T-Shirts- Perplexing Products - &, of course, Pornomedy Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on Youtube. All are at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here -----Show Notes----- ---Clif Knight--- Facebook Page: @CliffyS…

This time, my guest, Kelly Zemnickis, supports Puke far more than expected! Plus, Baffling Books, Confounding Conjurings, and #Pornomedy. Guest: Kelly Zemnickis Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on Youtube. All are at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here -----Show Notes----- --Kelly Zemnickis-- Facebook Page: …

On this show, Tom Ricardo is convinced topurchase douche toddler t-shirts. Plus, he has a hit movie premise! Also: Confounding Conjurings, and #Pornomedy. Guest: Comedian Tom Ricardo Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on YoutubeYoutube. All are at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here -----Show Notes----- -- Tom…

David Rey Martinez and I assess the thoughts of a ceramic frog. And more! On this show: Perplexing Products, Confounding Conjurings, and #Pornomedy. Guest: Comedian David Rey Martinez Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on Youtube. All are at: at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here -----Show Notes----- --David …

On this show: Women be banging you withtheir eyes! Because demons. Guest: Comedian Chad Gibson. Plus: - Perplexing Products - Confounding Conjurings &, of course, Pornomedy Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on Youtube. All are at: at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here ---Show Notes--- --Chad Gibson-- Twitter…

A overly chatty haunted doll (I like my haunted dolls demure) - and woke (?)curse candles. Hey, it’s 2021 – get with it, Curse Candles! Guest: Comedian Harpreet Sehmbi There's also #Pornomedy! Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, you can find it on Vimeo here. Youtube versions are all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg Listen Here ---S…

Elspeth Wright and I had a blast looking things like Pornomedy - in front of her mum! In addition to showcasing penis jewelry and vagina soap (sorry, Elspeth's Mom), there was also: - Perplexing Products & - Confounding Conjurings Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg …

It's the pervert puppet episode! (Like all of them aren't!) Guest Mike Sains. On this episode: Strange Skillshare, Perplexing Products, Baffling Books - & #Pornomedy! Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) The show returns: Friday, Jan 22nd, 2021 at 6:30PM EST (Guest:…

It's the pervert puppet episode! (Like all of them aren't!) With guest Edward John. Also on this episode: Perplexing Products, Baffling Books - & #Pornomedy! Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Dec 18 at 6:30PM EST (Guest: TBA) ------------------…

This show has a confident gorilla and a jackass panda! “And that’s just the performers 😉, yuk yuk yuk”. Watch "Confined" Episode #16 – with me & Michael Lifshitz . This episode has: Aggravating Ads, Odd apps, #Pornomedy and #Craigslost. Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHa…

This show with Chad Riden is one of my favorites so far: It includes a paranormal center with feral cats! What more do you need?!! We check out: Confounding Craigslist, Peculiar Products & #Pornomedy Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Nov 20 at …

What is going on with these Etsy products, Craigslist ads & porn posts?! Mary Jay Berger and I try to figure it out. Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Nov 6 at 6:30PM EST (Guest: TBA) ---------------------------------- ---Show Notes--- --Mary J…

Have a blast with Maryellen George and me as we explore: Peculiar Products, Mind-boggling Makeup Reviews, Awful Appsand Pornomedy. Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Oct 23rd at 6:30PM EST (Guest: TBA) ---------------------------------- ---Show …

Kai Choyce and I had fun discussing: Spectacularly Strange Spells, Awful iPhone Apps, The Worst Advice Book Ever, and Pornomedy Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Oct 9th at 6:30PM EST (Guest: TBA) ---------------------------------- ---Show Note…

I had a blast with Mercer Morrison! We discussed some: AwfulApps, CringeyCraigslost posts, Pornomedy Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Sept 25th at 6:30PM EST (Guest: TBA) ---------------------------------- ---Show Notes--- Mercer Morrison Tikt…

This show with Patrick Maliha was lots of fun. We had:Peculiar Products, Cringey Craigslist Casting posts (#Craigslost), & AwfulApps Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. (all at: Youtube.com/c/MonicaHamburg ) Next show: Friday, Sept 11th at 6:30PM EST (Guest: Mercer Morrison) Zoom meeting room link is he…

Here's Friday's fun show with guest Charley McMullen. Laugh at: Haunted Dolls, Terrible Gifts & Preposterous Porn Titles (#Pornomedy) Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. Next show: Friday, August 28th at 6:30PM EST (Guest TBA) Zoom meeting room link is here ( Meeting ID: 821 0241 7946) -----------------…

This is the fun show with guest Veronica Antipolo. -Wacky Craigslist ads (#Craigslost) + Preposterous Porn titles and comments (#Pornomedy) + Eccentric Etsy offerings Should you wish to see the visuals we're describing, the Youtube version is here. Next show: Friday, August 14th at 6:30PM EST (Guest TBA) Zoom meeting room link is here ( Meeting ID:…

Recording got delayed on this one due to a guest appearance, a holiday here in America, and some incredibly bad sinus pressure – but we’re here now, and we have an interesting show for you. In this episode, we continue to talk about trying to figure out how to get games played in the midst of lockdown – but actually don’t get to our usual coffee an…

You’d think after an episode dedicated to ways you can game with your friends around virtual tables during quarantine we’d have more stories about games we’ve been playing – but that doesn’t go so well. So instead we want to talk about the myth of certainty, that place of comfort and security where we know a thing is going to happen a certain way b…

We’ve been living that quarantine life like everyone else lately, and we’re starting to get a bit stir-crazy. Among all our usual topics of discussion, your hosts – both of who are normally proponents of face-to-face gaming over the digital counterpart – discuss the many ways digital gaming is saving our sanity and forging connections with our frie…

In this episode, Mike & Daniel are back to discuss how perspectives and expectations can shape the choices that we make in life and gaming. Jumping off of the point mentioned in our previous episode regarding different editions of Dungeons and Dragons – specifically how Daniel enjoys older editions while 5th edition is everything Mike has hoped the…

Daniel and Mike are back on the air with a new look for Game Store Prophets. In this episode, they introduce new segments that will help us avoid the pressure to dig into limited gaming ability for topics – as it can sometimes be hard to get to the table as adults, let alone adults with toddlers in the house. They’ll also be talking ABOUT those tod…

InnRoads at GenCon Daniel and T.R. welcome InnRoads Regulars Jeff Jackson and Michael Riddle to the show as they bring together their experiences at GenCon 2019. In the end, we hear how connecting with others is the best thing about these conventions! Music and Sound by Syrinscape. https://store.syrinscape.com/what-is-syrinscape/?att 10 ‘Epic games…

Reset and Relaxation Daniel and Jeff bring an update on the GSP as we head into a season of prayer and rest and upgrade. We announce our first Sabbatical where we seek some recuperation, time to reflect on how we can improve the GSP show and spend some extra time with family as life tosses some changes the team’s way. Good things are afoot. And we’…

Remakes, Retakes and that Old Game-lovin’ Feeling Daniel and Jeff start things off with a trip down memory lane as we celebrate a spoiler-free love-fest for Stranger Things 3. Along the way they uncover the need to capture the old feelings of wonder and simple pleasures in our favorite hobbies. Sometimes the views of our child-like selves can help …

Technical Difficulties!! Hi Gang! Unfortunately there have been gremlins loosed within the confines of the Edit Bay 9000 and we’ve been forced to postpone release of Episode 206 until next cycle. But, we do have a treat for you as compensation! Cast your ears upon the Actual Play action over at InnRoads Plays, our sister podcast where we’re launchi…

Adding Ambiance to your Game Nights! Daniel, T.R. and Jeff sometimes go overboard when it comes to game nights. Music and effects, food, smells, even environment can all be used to raise the bar in your games. Playing King of Tokyo, why not have the Godzilla soundtrack and monster smashes in the background? Jumping behind the wheel of Gaslands? May…

Running, Driving, Sailing…Just Finish the Race! T.R. and Jeff burn rubber and set the sails to discuss the various ways racing has become a part of gaming culture. And how has racing impacted us as a culture, influencing the pace at which we live. P.S. Stick around for the end. Archive Dive Mille Bornes On the Horizon Gaslands: Refueled Godzilla: K…

Conundrums and Forking It Warning!! | Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame!! .. .. Daniel, T.R. and Jeff get swept along the time stream as they discuss the impacts of one of the most powerful macguffins in science fiction. We talk Avengers, Spider-Man, Fluxx, Dr Who and the concept that God stands outside of time as the ultimate Watcher. Archive Dive Ba…

Sparking Joy or Outrage? Daniel, Mike and Jeff get carried away with segments but eventually discuss what it means to decide what’s important in one’s gaming collection. Will this help our listeners with methods to “tidy up” their collections? Or will it spawn an unending stream of hate mail? We have a chance to chat up the new InnRoads Plays podca…

Resurrection Changes a Person T.R. and Jeff discuss the importance of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday, and why the concept of Resurrection resonates through our media. On the Horizon Avengers: Endgame (no spoilers) Era: Medieval Age by Matt Leacock Archive Dive Betrayal: Legacy Scripture Reference(s) Matthew 20:25-28 Romans 6:5-7…

Eight Years, Two Hundred Episodes A reunion nearly one year in the making as Mike, Daniel, Jeff and T.R. gather to celebrate 200!! And like the Beatles said, we had a little help from our friends. Fans and colleagues stop by to offer greetings as we talk games and reminisce on how the GSP came into existence. Huge thanks to those who’ve been with u…