Best Altered Geek Podcasts (2024)

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Geek Culture Unleashed: Superheroes, Tech Trends, and Transformers Tales 37:13

4d ago37:13

37:13

Join Steve “Megatron” Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in geek culture. This episode covers new trends in TV and movies, exciting tech innovations, and the latest from the Transformers universe. Steve also discusses the power of storytelling in entertainment!!

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MVP149: The Future of 2nd Hand Geek: Updates, Features, and Benefits for Game Stores 41:47

2h ago41:47

41:47

In this special update episode of the Manaverse Podcast, host Tom Traplin sits down with Blake Edward Hawkey, one of the co-founders of 2nd Hand Geek. Together, they discuss the evolution of the platform since its inception, the exciting new features available, and how the marketplace can benefit both players and local game stores. What You'll Lear…

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MVP148: Local Game Stores Can Save The World 13:34

15d ago13:34

13:34

How Game Stores Can Change Lives and Build Community In today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I dive deep into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately: the growing loneliness and division many of us are experiencing in the modern world. With nearly a third of adults in the U.S. feeling lonely on a regular basis and our society becoming more…

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Quick Update and Some Info on Pop Culture 31:40

29d ago31:40

31:40

🎙️ In this solo episode of Altered Geek, Steve “Megatron” Phillips shakes things up with fresh energy! He dives into the current state of geekdom, personal projects, and the exciting yet cautious exploration of AI technology. Steve shares his rewarding experience teaching podcasting to kids, upgrades his office setup, and reviews “Deadpool vs. Wolv…

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MVP147: Category One Games and How Scott Church Built a Business on "Dead" TCG's 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

This interview that you’re about to hear with Scott Church is fascinating. Scott is the owner of Category One Games, an online only store he started way back in the mists of time, also known as 2004. A 20 year old online only store is interesting enough, but Category One Games specializes in dead TCG’s. Games that have been written off and dumped i…

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Getting Altered and Geeky with SDCC 1:02:06

1M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Steve Megatron and TFG1 Mike are back after a few months, and they’re bringing the heat! Tune in as they dive into their SDCC highlights, spill the latest Marvel news, and geek out over the newest Transformers toys and content. Plus, we’re celebrating a huge milestone – 13 years of Altered Geek! Don’t miss this epic episode!…

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MVP146: Millennium Games - Building the Biggest Game Store in the USA 57:28

4M ago57:28

57:28

Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Travis Severance, the co-owner of Millennium Games in Rochester, New York. Join us as we dive into Travis's incredible journey in the gaming industry, exploring the challenges he's faced and the strategies that have made Millennium Games the largest game store in …

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WHY SO SERIOUS? Cult Brands And You!! 58:39

5M ago58:39

58:39

In the latest ALTERING GEEKCAST RADIO Join Mike and Steve as they discuss cult brands and all they entail!! As Always We Want To #UnleashTheGeekInYou! INTERACT WITH THE GCRN FOLLOW US ON X! and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! USE TFG1Mike’s LinkTree to Follow Him!! Follow Steve/Megatron on X!, Instagram, and Threads! AG/GCR Asks You: What Cult Brands Do You F…

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MVP145: Manapool.com - The Marketplace for Magic Cards 46:00

5M ago46:00

46:00

Andrew Johnson comes onto the podcast to talk about creating Manapool.com, a marketplace just for Magic cards. Learn about the hottest new marketplace for Magic players and local game store owners to buy and sell Magic singles, and how Andrew and his team of co-founders and building a great solution for the Magic community. Sign up for a Manapool.c…

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BTAS - A Legacy Of Voices Remembered!!! 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

In the latest ALTERING GEEKCAST RADIO Steve and Mike are back in a giant crossover episode as they celebrate the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series, and the 23 people that are no longer with us! This serves as AG EP 430, LOTDK 059, TC 304, and GCR 334! As we continue on the journey that is 2024, Altered Geek and GeekCast Radio will have several …

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The State of Video Games In 2024! 1:05:47

6M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

In episode 429 of Altered Geek join Steve/Megatron and TFG1Mike as they are having bring in a ringer on this topic! It's Steve's Brother Kevin aka Captain Ruggels! Join them as they tell you all about their thoughts on Gamers Demanding Playable Demos before pre ordering any Video Games and more! As we BREAK INTO 2024, remember to #GetAlteredAndGetG…

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Hollywood Go Home - Nobody Watching New Stuff!!! 1:15:00

6M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

In Episode 428 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and The Dragon Lord Kai! Tune in to hear what this terrific trio have to say about the the exhaustion of Hollywood!!!! No One Is Watching The Crap Hollywood is giving us! Get ready for how we approach the GEEK and ALTER IT, all this and more! Only on Altered Geek!!!!! Pop Culture O…

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MVP144: Michael Bahr on Selling Your Game Store 1:11:27

7M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse Podcast! My name is Tom Traplin and I am your host and this is the podcast where we talk about building successful friendly local game stores. Today, we’re talking with Michael Bahr, the mind behind the LGS Net Income newsletter and former owner of Desert Sky Games in Arizona. Michael relatively recently …

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Streaming Services Exhaustion! 1:21:18

7M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

In Episode 427 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and SPECIAL GUEST The Dragon Lord Kai from Kai Dragon Media! Tune in to hear what this terrific trio have to say about the the exhaustion of streaming services and their drama!!!! Get ready for how we approach the GEEK and ALTER IT, all this and more! Only on Altered Geek!!!!! Pop …

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Super Bowling For Commercials 2024!! 53:31

7M ago53:31

53:31

In Episode 426 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike tune in to hear what Steve and Mike have to say about the Super Bowl 58 Commercials and trailers!!! Get ready for how we approach the GEEK and ALTER IT, all this and more! Only on Altered Geek!!!!! Pop Culture Oligopoly by Adam Mastroianni! 2024 Is The 40th Anniversary of Everythin…

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MVP143: Behind the Scenes of Altered TCG: A Conversation with Game Designer Marcus Kearsey 1:02:15

8M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In this episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I interview Marcus Kearsey, a game designer for the Altered TCG team. We discuss the unique aspects of Altered TCG, including its non-combat focus, digital integration, and innovative deck-building mechanics. Kearsey shares his journey into game design, the challenges and rewards of developing a new TCG, an…

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MVP142: The Deck Box - Josh Pyle-Carter on 10 Years of Building Halifax's Premier Local Game Store 2:05:22

8M ago2:05:22

2:05:22

Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we dive deep into the world of gaming retail with Joshua Pyle-Carter from The Deck Box. Joshua shares his incredible journey of building a successful gaming store from scratch. We explore how The Deck Box has created a community-centric environment, offering a personalized client service th…

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MVP142: Part 4 - The Deck Box: Pros and Cons of Online Card Sales, and How To Win With a Local First Approach 36:46

8M ago36:46

36:46

In Part 4 of my interview, Joshua Pyle-Carter digs into the future plans for The Deck Box, with their 10-year anniversary quickly approaching this summer. Josh talks about the balance between online and in-store sales, stressing that each requires a vastly different approach and business model, and why he favours the local first approach for his co…

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2024 Will Be Altered! 1:23:31

8M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

In Episode 425 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike as they kick off the new year with an hour and a half discussion of what they've been up to, and then they talk about stores that are no longer around! All this and more! Only on Altered Geek! Pop Culture Oligopoly by Adam Mastroianni! 2024 Is The 40th Anniversary of Everything 198…

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MVP142: Part 3 - Innovative Inventory and Pricing Strategies in Games Retail - Learn from The Deck Box 34:54

8M ago34:54

34:54

This is Part 3 of my interview with Joshua Pyle-Carter from The Deck Box, Halifax's Premier local games store. We delve into inventory management, pricing strategies, and how Josh empowers his staff to make good decisions without requiring his input as the owner. Joshua talks about balancing pricing for different card rarities, adapting to market c…

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MVP142: Part 2 - Unlocking Retail Success With Personalized Client Service - Insights from The Deck Box 26:17

8M ago26:17

26:17

This is Part 2 of my interview with Joshua Pyle-Carter from The Deck Box where we focus on personalized client service as a key factor in his success. Understanding individual customer preferences, especially in complex games like Magic: The Gathering, is crucial and so is guiding customers based on their interests and experience levels, rather tha…

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MVP142: Part 1 - Joshua Pyle-Carter on The Deck Box, Clients vs Customers, Being Profitable From Day One, and Building Halifax's Premier Local Game Store 35:15

8M ago35:15

35:15

This is part 1 of a 4 part interview I did with Josh Pyle-Carter. He’s the owner of The Deck Box, a massively successful and tremendously cool tabletop game store in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In this part of our interview, Josh tells the story of starting his first game store in PEI on a shoestring budget and how being profitable from day 1 was basical…

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MVP141: Altered - The Game Aiming To Change the TCG Industry 41:53

9M ago41:53

41:53

This episode of the Manaverse Podcast features Eric Dieulangard, the CMO of Equinox. Today we're discussing "Altered," a new trading card game scheduled for release in the summer of 2024, and diving into how the game's innovations fit into the business model of your friendly local game store. Eric elaborates on Altered's unique features, including …

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Catching Up At The End Of 2023! 41:39

9M ago41:39

41:39

In Episode 424 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike as they catch up and just chill out at the end of 2023. They give you the listeners what they've been up to, and what they are hoping to do in 2024! All this and more! Only on Altered Geek! Pop Culture Oligopoly by Adam Mastroianni! 10 Years of Altered Geek!…

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MVP140: He's Doing $500k/Year In Online Sales, So Why Open A Game Store? 50:14

10M ago50:14

50:14

Welcome to another episode of the Manaverse podcast! I’m your host, Tom Traplin, and today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tyler Brotton, an ambitious entrepreneur charting a unique path in the gaming industry. From starting as an online card trader during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current venture of setting up a brick-and-mortar game s…

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We Have OCGD! 53:43

11M ago53:43

53:43

In the latest ALTERING GEEKCAST RADIO Steve and Mike tell you all about their Obsessive Compulsive Geek Disorders! This serves as AG EP 423, and GCR 323! As we ramp up towards the end of 2023, Altered Geek and GeekCast Radio will have several crossover episodes! As Always We Want To #UnleashTheGeekInYou! INTERACT WITH THE GCRN FOLLOW US ON X! and L…

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MVP139: Brendan Carrion on Lorcana Reprints, Restocks, and the Future of the Game 1:12:33

11M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

The launch of Lorcana has been a roller coaster for game stores. The absurdly high demand combined with a very limited supply of product has created a perfect storm for game store owners looking to sell, as well as consumers and collectors looking to buy. Online communities of players/speculators have accused game store owners of scalping and gougi…

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MVP138: 2ndHandGeek.com - The Marketplace That Supports Your FLGS 50:25

11M ago50:25

50:25

Alan Blakeborough, Founder and CEO of 2ndHandGeek.com, talks about the new online marketplace that supports friendly local game stores. Alan and his team are creating a new competitor to the $9 billion marketplace of eBay, where the fees are competitive and 1% of each transaction gets paid back to the friendly local game store associated with a use…

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The Rabbit Holes We Just Can't Get Out Of!!!!! 42:01

11M ago42:01

42:01

In Episode 422 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike!!! Tune in to hear what Steve and Mike have to say about the rabbit holes that they just can't get out of! From TV, Film, and other content, to toys, 3-D printing, and something soooo dumb, but TFG1 is soooo proud of this! Get ready for how we approach the GEEK and ALTER IT, all th…

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MVP137: How To Create Video Content and Why It's One of the Most Powerful Ways To Market Your Game Store 44:03

12M ago44:03

44:03

Frank Rossi and Jordan Shankman are the featured guests for today's episode of the podcast. Frank and Jordan are the owners of Petrichor Productions in the Greater Atlanta area and they specialize in video production and helping businesses bring their brand story to vibrant life. The Petrichor team recently worked with Jason Mastowski, the owner of…

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Designing the Ultimate Geek Spaces! 1:33:22

1y ago1:33:22

1:33:22

In Episode 421 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by Mike The Boothninja, and TFG1Mike as they discuss the designs of geek spaces, how geeks are working their geekdom into their homes! And Then....... We talk about the apple event, and more! Only on Altered Geek! Use TFG1Mike’s LinkTree to Follow Him!! Follow Steve/Megatron on X, Instagram, a…

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MVP136: The Commander Nexus 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

Commander players are the ultimate casual Magic player for game stores. Having a thriving and vibrant Commander community is a huge asset since Commander players often spend the most money on the hobby and buy all sorts of cards that conventional Standard or Modern players wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole, and are happy paying for them! The more…

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10 Years Of Altered Geek And The Stuff That Entertains Us! 1:35:09

1y ago1:35:09

1:35:09

In Episode 420 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by MIKE BOOTHNINJA POWERS and TFG1Mike as they are celebrating 10 YEARS OF ALTERED GEEK! They dive into a variety of topics from 3-D Printing, to DC Animation, Marvel Live Action, old apps that had been forgotten, and even remembering the good ole days of being UnPlugged and Unlimited! All thi…

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Pulling The Threads Of Social Media, Entertainment and Technology! 1:33:30

1y ago1:33:30

1:33:30

In Episode 419 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and MIKE BOOTHNINJA POWERS and they are talking about a many splendid things this week! From new tech gadgets they are using, to entertainment they are consuming, and even new social media platforms! All this plus so much more! Only on Altered Geek!!! Pop Culture Oligopoly by Adam …

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Death Of Comic Con and Talkin' Tech! 1:34:52

1y ago1:34:52

1:34:52

In Episode 418 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and MIKE BOOTHNINJA POWERS and they are talking about the Death Of Comic-Con and Tech Equipment! All This Plus so much more! Only on Altered Geek!!!By GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

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A POWERFUL Return!!!! 1:37:59

1+ y ago1:37:59

1:37:59

In Episode 417 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and they are welcoming back ORIGINAL host MIKE BOOTHNINJA POWERS back to the podcast. Mike has some opinions that he wants to talk about, and we are shining the spotlight on him this episode! All This Plus so much more! Only on Altered Geek!!! Follow SCP21 on Twitter! USE TFG1Mike'…

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MVP135: The Mind Behind Mindtaker Miniatures 53:25

1+ y ago53:25

53:25

Robyn Lowy, the owner of Mindtaker Miniatures in Vancouver, Washington, talks about how she built a truly unique take on the friendly local game store. Find out how Robyn started by buying and selling miniatures online and expanded the business into a fully fledged miniature powerhouse. If you've ever thought about carrying miniature games in your …

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MVP134: Brendan Carrion on Athoria Games and Marketing in the Modern Age 1:08:45

1+ y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Brendan Carrion, email marketer/game designer/podcaster with Athoria Games in Arizona, is on the podcast to talk about the nuts and bolts of marketing a game store and getting new customers, what makes Athoria Games tick, and discuss the state of the gaming industry as a whole. Good times. Don't forget to connect with Brendan here. Links Mentioned …

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MVP133: Jamison Sacks On 10 Years At Common Ground Games 1:11:01

1+ y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

We've got Jamison Sacks on the podcast today. Jamison is the owner of Common Ground Games in Dallas. Founded in 2013 by Jamison Sacks & DR Hanson, Common Ground Games brings a premiere retail and gaming space for all of D/FW to enjoy and has well over a thousand five star reviews on Facebook and Google. Links Mentioned https://www.boardgamesdallas.…

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What's OLD Is NEW Again! 50:41

1+ y ago50:41

50:41

In Episode 416 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and they are discussing the old stuff that becomes new again, and how reboots, or continuations should be done right. Plus so much more! Only on Altered Geek!!! GCRN Universal Ratings System USE TFG1Mike's LinkTree to Follow Him!! Follow SCP21 on Twitter! Contact us through E-mail …

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MVP132: 95 Game Center and Growing The Business Into An MTG Singles Online Powerhouse 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

43:37

We've got Michael McKinney on the podcast today. Michael is the logistics manager of 95 MTG and 95 Game Center in Wilmington and we dig into some really interesting aspects of the way 95 Game Center runs and how it built up the singles side of the business. We talk about the differences between the pay-to-play model versus a free game space, how 95…

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Trekking Through The Star Wars and Superheroes! 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

In Episode 415 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and they are Treakking Through The Star Wars and Superheroes this time around! And we also wanna know What geeky things are you interested in for 2023??! Plus so much more! Only on Altered Geek!!!By GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

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MVP131: Is Wizards of the Coast Killing The Golden Goose? 1:35:17

1+ y ago1:35:17

1:35:17

Daniel Vander Kooy comes onto the Manaverse Podcast and talks about the OGL, whether Wizards of the Coast is killing the golden goose, what's happening in the hobby industry, and how game store owners can prepare. Get a customized digital marketing strategy for your game store by booking a free 45 minute strategy session with us. We will do a deep …

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MVP130: The Return of Erik Bigglestone, Website Accessibility and ADA Lawsuits, and What Game Store Owners Need to Do To Protect Their Businesses in 2023 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Erik Bigglestone makes his return debut on the Manaverse Podcast to share his experience dealing with an ADA lawsuit last year and talk about ways for game stores to protect their businesses from predatory actors. We discuss how Games of Berkeley was targeted last year for an Accessibility claim out of New York, the pattern of certain plaintiffs an…

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MVP129: The First 100 Days 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

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Hypothesis: Customer Lifetime Value highly correlates to a high number of positive interactions within the first 100 days, and the likelihood of those interactions is highly correlated to to the quality of the experience in the first 100 seconds. Your game store may not be selling gym memberships, but games and hobbies are still part of your custom…

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MVP128: Cosmic Games and the Art of Selling Singles and Retro Video Games 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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We've got Adam Scholtz on the podcast. Adam is the owner of Cosmic Games in Bellingham. Cosmic Games is Bellingham's premier source for Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon Trading Card Game, Video Games and more. Links Mentioned for Cosmic Games https://www.cosmicbham.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cosmicbham https://www.instagram.com/cosmicgamesbham/ htt…

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MVP127: The Game Chest Is Raising The Bar On The Tabletop Industry 53:21

1+ y ago53:21

53:21

We've got Maryam Al-Hammami on the podcast. Maryam is the co-owner of The Game Chest, a four location local game store business in California. Maryam and I discuss what it takes for a game store to grow into a multi-location business, how making the in-store experience welcoming and diversifying your inventory can change everything, why hiring a gr…

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MVP126: How David Finn Is Building A Giga Empire - Giga-Bites Tabletop Cafe and Bridge Distribution 1:13:11

1+ y ago1:13:11

1:13:11

We've got David Finn on the podcast. David is the owner of Giga-Bites Cafe in Marietta, near Atlanta. Giga-Bites Café was founded by David Finn 14 years ago and is the host for a gaming community of thousands, and is Atlanta's best stocked tabletop retail space. David is also the owner of Bridge Distribution specializing in a huge variety of hobby …

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MVP125: Modern Table Top Gaming 1:07:54

1+ y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

We've got Christopher Wood and Deon on the podcast today. Chris is the owner of Modern Table Top Gaming, a WPN Premium store in South Chesterfield, Virginia. MTTG is a fantastically executed game store with an epic sign out front and we dig into what makes the store tick and how they earned the WPN Premium status. https://moderntabletoprva.com/ Che…

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Totally Tubular 2023 Trailer Talk!! 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

In Episode 414 of Altered Geek Steve Megatron is joined by TFG1Mike and they are talking all about the Totally Tubular Trailer talk, as many new trailers from the Stuper Bowl premiered! Plus so much more! Only on Altered Geek!!!By GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

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