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Join the Board Game Nexus hosts Ry & Rach as they traverse the galaxy in search of the ultimate games collection!
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A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day. Find show notes at RattleboxGames.com
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Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.
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Brendan reflects on the books he read in April, May, and June of 2024. Join us, won’t you? The Toll by Cherie Priest Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016) The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz Watson & Holmes (2015) Geek Love by Katherine Dunn The Bloody Inn: The Carnies (2017) The Magnificent (2019) Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kir…
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Rodney Williams of SoloFunds on Tackling the Wealth Gap, Redefining Credit Scores, and Achieving Startup Growth
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Rodney Williams is Co-Founder and President at Solo Funds, one of the leading financial technology companies for underserved communities. On this episode, Rodney speaks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about how to launch a fintech startup MVP with no venture capital, how challenging disruption can be in a highly regulated industry, and finding success w…
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Brendan shares his gameplay stats from July of 2024 and gets ready for August. Join us, won’t you? Top of the Stack, July 2024 NEW GAME – Terrors of LondonX SHELF CLEARER – Space FreaksX SOLO – Warp’s Edge✓ TRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Switch & SignalX Shelf of Opportunity Expand YourShelf Top of the Stack, August 2024 NEW GAME – Aquatica SHELF CLEARER – …
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Chaucer Barnes of Translation + United Masters on Building Brands, Communities, and the Power of Cultural Capital
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Chaucer Barnes is Chief Marketing Officer of Translation + United Masters, the parent company of award-winning creative agency Translation, and artist services platform UnitedMasters. In creating a new normal for the way brands and creators alike mint and trade cultural capital, Chaucer applies tools and lessons from every chapter of his life – as …
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Body of Evidence, The Palaces of Carrara, Warp’s Edge, Heroscape (revisited)
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Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played recently. Join us, won’t you? Body of Evidence: Best Served Cold (2023) The Palaces of Carrara (2012) Heroscape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie (2004) (revisited) Warp’s Edge (2020) What games have you tried lately? Share your gaming over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.…
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Brendan shares his thoughts about games themed around heat and the desert. Join us, won’t you? The Lost Expedition (2017) The Lost City of Z Through the Desert (1998) Forbidden Desert (2013) Evacuation (2023) Daybreak (2023) Honorable Mentions: CO2 (aka CO₂) (2012) Anachrony (2017) Scoville (2014) Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) The Downfall of Pom…
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Mac Conwell of RareBreed Ventures speaks on 'the money game' and lessons learned as a founder turned venture capitalist
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Mckeever 'Mac' Conwell is Founder & Managing Partner of RareBreed Ventures, a pre-seed fund that invests in exceptional founders primarily outside of large tech ecosystems, typically first money in, or, at least earlier than most investors. He’s one of the most prominent voices in tech on X (formerly Twitter), and his funds success is largely found…
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Brendan talks about the films he watched in June and what games would go well when paired with those films. Join us, won’t you? Boys in the Boat All the President’s Men Watergate (2019) 1960: The Making of the President (2007) Hit Man Fiasco The Killer Marlowe P.I. (2012) Detective: City of Angels (2019) Dune (Part Two) Dune: Imperium – Uprising (2…
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Scooby Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion; Sand; The Game of Wolf; Patrician (revisited)
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Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you? Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion (2020) Sand (2024) Patrician (2007) (revisited) The Game of Wolf (2019) What games have you played recently? Share with us over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.…
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Ep. 174 In this episode of Black Tech Green Money, I dive into the essential gear you need to start a highly rated podcast. Whether you're a beginner or looking to upgrade your setup, I’ve got you covered with recommendations for every budget. I’ll walk you through the best recording software, hardware recorders, microphones, audio interfaces, stor…
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Brendan devises maybe his weirdest episode theme yet! It’s a board-game focused meditation on the episode number, as filtered through Google. Hold on to your butts. The Meaning of the 640 Angel Number KFI AM 640 – The News. What It Means, Why It Matters Radio Game (1925) Game of Radio (1924) 640 Area Code Monopoly (1935) Cape May (2021) The Doom Th…
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Things I Like About Anachrony (Message from the Deep)
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Brendan shares his thoughts on the delightful Worker Placement game Anachrony. Join us, won’t you? Anachrony (2017) Different Worker Types Dwellings of Eldervale (2020) Oak (2022) Mechanism + Plot = Great Theming Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015) Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization (2015) Variable goals and Individual Player powers G…
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Ceci Kurzman of Nexus Management Group on Board Service, Business Strategy, and Growth Stage Investing
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Ep. 173 In this episode of Black Tech Green Money, Ceci Kurzman talks with AfroTech's Will Lucas about her impressive background as a private investor, entrepreneur, and independent board member. With a history as a former music executive and talent manager, Ceci has guided the careers and business strategies of some of the biggest artists in the w…
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Chicken!, Picture Perfect, Inventions, Nexus Ops (revisited)
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Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you? Chicken! (2023) Picture Perfect (2020) Nexus Ops (2005) (revisited) Inventions: Evolution of Ideas (2024) What games have you played recently? Share your experience over at BoardGameGeek in guild #3269. Join us, won’t you?…
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Brendan shares a few thoughts about what games might go along with historical events from July 5th. Join us, won’t you? What happened in history: July 5 Idea borrowed from Spielmill on Tiktok 1996: Dolly the Sheep is cloned Android: Netrunner The Loop Star Wars: The Clone Wars 1978: Group of 19 Protest about bus accessibility Stonewall Uprising Let…
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Brendan talks about how he organizes his collection and what makes him keep or give up a game. Join us, won’t you? Previous episodes about collection management: Pick Up & Deliver 272: Organizing Your Collection Pick Up & Deliver 474: Games That Hang On (when they probably shouldn’t) Pick Up & Deliver 355: Leaving the Collection Pick Up & Deliver 0…
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Brandon Butler of Butter.ATL on Building Community, Creating Content, and Elevating Culture
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Ep. 172 Brandon Butler is Partner + Chief Culture & Innovation Officer @ Majority // CEO @ Butter.ATL, an Atlanta-based media company covering all things Atlanta, from sports and news to food and music. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram at @willlucas Learn more at AfroTech.com https://instagram.com/afro.tech Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/…
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Brendan shares his game plays from the month. Join us, won’t you? Top of the Stack, June 2024 NEW GAME – Mythic Mischief✓ NOVELTY CHOICE – The Office Downsizing Game X ONE PLAY – Scooby Doo and the Haunted Mansion✓ TRYING AGAIN CHOICE – Forum Trajanum✓ Shelf of Opportunity Top of the Stack, July 2024 NEW GAME – Terrors of London SHELF CLEARER – Spa…
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Tipperary, Voidfall, Pax Pamier (2nd ed), and Hellboy the Board Game
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Brendan shares his thoughts on three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you? Tipperary (2023) Voidfall (2023) Pax Pamir: Second Edition (2019) Hellboy: The Board Game (2019) (revisited) What games have you tried lately? Share your game plays over on boardgame geek in guild #3269.…
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Brendan finishes going through his Shelf of Opportunity. Join us, won’t you? Previous SOO episodes Pick Up & Deliver 632: Shelf of Opportunity Review (part 1) Pick Up & Deliver 562: Shelf of Opportunity, Update 3 (400 Back) Pick Up & Deliver 213: Shelf of Opportunity Update 2 Pick Up & Deliver 161: Shelf of Opportunity Update Shelf of Opportunity N…
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Damali Peterman on Negotiating While Black, Getting the Comp You're Worth, and High Stakes
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Ep. 171 Damali Peterman is a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative dispute resolution field. She is the founder and CEO of two companies—Breakthrough ADR, and Damali Law. On this episode of Black Tech Green Money, Damali talks with AfroTech's Will L…
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Brendan talks about the games on his shelf of opportunity and why they’re there. Join us, won’t you? Previous SOO episodes Pick Up & Deliver 562: Shelf of Opportunity, Update 3 (400 Back) Pick Up & Deliver 213: Shelf of Opportunity Update 2 Pick Up & Deliver 161: Shelf of Opportunity Update Shelf of Opportunity What games are on your shelf? Share y…
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Brendan shares a message from the deep about Ark Nova. Join us, won’t you? Ark Nova (2021) Pick Up & Deliver 614: Essential Expansions Previous episodes in which I mention Ark Nova Rajas of the Ganges (2017) Comparison 1: Terraforming Mars (2016) Race for the Galaxy (2007) 7 Wonders (2010) Comparison 2: Bärenpark (2017) or New York Zoo (2020) Casca…
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Brendan shares what movies he watched in April and May of 2024, what he thought of them, and what games would go well with a viewing. Join us, won’t you? Damsel The Princess Legacy of Dragonholt Dead Poets Society Miskatonic School for Girls Poetry for Neanderthals Wrath of Man Escape Plan Ghostwatch Late Night with the Devil Mysterium Hako Onna Th…
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John Hope Bryant of Operation HOPE on Good Debt vs Bad Debt, Financial Literacy, and Capitalism
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Ep. 170 John Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, best known for his work in economic empowerment and financial literacy. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing financial literacy and economic education to underserved communities. Bryant has been a vocal advocate for f…
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Brendan shares his thoughts about what makes deck-building games fun or interesting. Join us, won’t you? Previous episodes: Pick Up & Deliver 015: Deck Construction Pick Up & Deliver 239: Duel – Valley of the Kings vs Arctic Scavengers Pick Up & Deliver 246: My top games for the 10 additional mechanisms Kris Hickman suggested (part 3) Pick Up & Del…
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Cairn, Hadrian’s Wall, Mythic Mischief, A Handful of Stars (revisited)
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Brendan shares some thoughts about new/old games he’s played recently. Join us, won’t you? Cairn (2019) Onitama (2014) Hadrian’s Wall (2021) Fleet: The Dice Game (Second Edition) (2020) Three Sisters (2022) A Handful of Stars (2017) (revisited) Pick Up & Deliver 626: Negotiation … and Betrayal! Pick Up & Deliver 125: Shootin’ from the Hip – Februar…
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Brendan looks back at 2012 and examines the games he’s played that were published in that year. Join us, won’t you?Top 5 Games from 2012 5. Legacy: Gears of Time 4. Las Vegas 3. The Resistance: Avalon 2. Escape! Curse of the Temple 1. Lords of Waterdeep Disqualified from consideration: Android: Netrunner; Terra Mystica; Merchant of Venus Honorable …
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Fonz Morris of Netflix on How to Design for Conversion, Have a Global Perspective, and Find Success Being Self Taught
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Ep. 169 Fonz Morris is Lead Product Designer, Global Conversion at Netflix. He’s an entrepreneur and self-taught designer, leading one of the most impactful teams inside one of the biggest tech and media companies on the planet. He’s travelled all around the world on his self-driven educational adventures, and prior to joining Netflix, he led a des…
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Brendan shares his views on negotiation games, articulating 3 different kinds of them and what he likes and dislikes about each. Join us, won’t you? Economic Negotiation Games CATAN (1995) Sidereal Confluence (2017) Monopoly (1935) Organized Negotiation and Alliances Rex: Final Days of an Empire (2012) Dune (1979); Dune (2019) Political / Area Cont…
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