Best Paragon Management Podcasts (2024)

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TCG Design Theory — 14 — Max Fieve: Art Direction (Altered TCG) 1:10:42

5M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Max Fieve, Art Director for Altered TCG & Equinox, about the process of making sure the visual elements of a trading card game are cohesive. Max talks about the responsibilities of an art director, as well as the other artistic roles an art director oversees when working on a project. Check out o…

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TCG Design Theory — 13 — Justin Parnell: Managing Organized Play (Altered TCG) 1:00:28

5M ago1:00:28

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On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Justin Parnell, Manager of Organized Play for Altered TCG & Equinox North America, about organized play at every level. Justin defines exactly what organized play is, along with the pros and cons that come with the territory. Check out our sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ …

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TCG Design Theory — 12 — Chris Haskins: Behind the Design of Paragon TCG 1:21:21

7M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Chris Haskins, Lead Designer of Paragon: Monsters & Mayhem TCG, about his design journey since the conception of the idea. Chris talks through some of his design choices and where his inspiration came from in making Paragon. Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.co…

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Danny Donachie, Founder and Executive Coach at Embodyism and Co-Founder of The Team Code 25:31

7M ago25:31

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Danny Donachie helps individuals and organisations to achieve peak performance in sports. A former professional footballer, Danny had to retire as a result of injury and has dedicated himself to helping others instead. He was part of the medical and sports science teams at Sunderland, Everton and Aston Villa before establishing his own practice - E…

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Katie Kelly, Paralympian, Advocate and Activist, founder of Sport Access Foundation 33:53

8M ago33:53

33:53

We are publishing this episode on December 3rd, the International Day of People with Disability, which for 2023 has the theme: "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs (sustainable development goals) for, with and by persons with disabilities".We are delighted to be chatting to someone who embodies that theme every day, Australian Paralympi…

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Kristof Vanhout, Technical Director at Rugby Netherlands 26:17

8M ago26:17

26:17

One of a new generation of culture-first sporting leaders, Kristof Vanhout is Technical Director of Rugby Netherlands and on a mission to get to the Rugby World Cup - and beyond. Kristof employs his considerable emotional intelligence to connect with the team and enable them to connect with each other. He brings them together in pursuit of their co…

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Meredith Blackler, Chief People & Culture Officer at Wellington City Council 28:09

9M ago28:09

28:09

Meredith Blackler is a hugely experienced people professional and a culture maker in every sense of the word. She has over 15 years of experience in the people space in the north island of New Zealand in places such as Levin, Palmerston North and now Wellington. Meredith was the winner of the 2015 HR Game Changer Award; the HDC's Chief Executive's …

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Jane Poole, CFO, UK&I General Insurance at Aviva 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

Jane Poole has almost 20 years experience in the banking and insurance industry. She is a successful leader of multiple Business and IS Transformation Programmes, designing and executing global initiatives. She is also a genuine, progressive leader consistently demonstrating integrity, passion and fairness that inspires global teams to achieve both…

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Mark Hooper, Group CEO & Managing Director at Paragon Care 36:04

10M ago36:04

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Mark Hooper is the Group CEO and Managing Director at Paragon Care. Mark is a former Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer for many different businesses in the Pharmacy, Consumer and Medical consumables business with a fantastic track record of leadership and culture building stretching almost 30 years. He has been…

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Deb Cramb, Head of Talent Acquisition and Operations at Double Negative (DNEG) 28:38

10M ago28:38

28:38

Deb Cramb has had a fantastic and varied career in film, multimedia and technical industries, including stints with Walt Disney Studios, Industrial Light and Magic, Spinifex Group and in her current role with DNEG - a leading visual effects and animation studios for feature film and television - but also start ups and smaller creative organisations…

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Bronwyn Clere, Operations Executive, InfraCo 25:02

11M ago25:02

25:02

Bronwyn Clere is Operations Executive at InfraCo - the asset based business of Australian telecommunications company Telstra. Prior to joining InfraCo Bronwyn was head of growth platforms at TelstraHealth, Executive Director, Capital Planning and Delivery at Telstra. She has also been a managing partner at JP Morgan and worked for AIA in Hong Kong …

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Matt Harrington, CFO, Australian Super 33:10

11M ago33:10

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Matt Harrington is the CFO of Australian Super and has a fantastic career history having worked for organisations such as Royal and Sun Alliance, GE Capital, ANZ, Tabcorp, IAG and Arthur Anderson. He’s worked in London, Sydney, New York, Melbourne and Copenhagen and shares some fascinating insights into working in different social cultures.We talk …

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TCG SCOOPS — 07 — August 2023: "Hot Red Dragon Cheetos" ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) 1:21:39

11M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

In this episode of TCG SCOOPS! Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of August 2023 Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing). Check out our original sponso…

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TCG Design Theory — 11 — Building a Community For Your TCG with Hunter Angell (Nostalgix) 55:23

11M ago55:23

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On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Hunter Angell, creator of the Nostalgix TCG, about building a community around your trading card game. You could create a TCG that is truly spectacular, but if no one knows about it, you're going to have a hard time building the game from there. Starting and maintaining a community of fans and pl…

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Fiona Wright Executive Group Manager, Climate Change and Energy at ACT Government 21:23

12M ago21:23

21:23

Fiona Wright, Executive Group Manager, Climate Change and Energy at ACT Government, is a passionate advocate for women in STEM, a dedicated public servant and a tireless culture maker. She has been a trailblazer in her career since day one but continues to learn, develop and experiment in her pursuit of high performing, psychologically safe workpla…

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[[The Booster Pack Network]] Special Announcement — Changes to our content are coming 8:20

11M ago8:20

8:20

TL;DR— After 3 years, The Booster Pack Network is going to change. Three of our shows—Booster Pack Throwback, Rare Slot and TCG SCOOPS—will go through some degree reorganization or reformatting. Now is your chance to let us know what you want in regards to TCG content. Tell us what you like to see about TCGs (Set reviews, news, history, deck-buildi…

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Jeffrey Sumberg, Executive Partner, Gartner 29:10

12M ago29:10

29:10

Jeffrey Sumberg is a seasoned executive leader with deep experience helping organisations address their most difficult human capital challenges. From a legal role in labour relations and developing US government-wide policy and tools in all areas of human capital, to being a trusted partner for C-suite clients by helping them align people strategie…

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Bhavya Misra Director & Head of HR - India, Lenovo 32:10

1y ago32:10

32:10

Welcome to season five of the Culture Makers podcast with your host Colin D Ellis! We are kicking off this season with a fantastic guest who walks the talk when it comes to people and culture. Bhavya Misra is the Director & Head of HR - India, for Lenovo. A seasoned HR professional, Bhavya started her career with PepsiCo, took a leap into the start…

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TCG SCOOPS — 06 — July 2023: "throw it in a volcano" ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) 1:14:39

1y ago1:14:39

1:14:39

In this episode of TCG SCOOPS! Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of July 2023 Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing). Check out our original sponsor …

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TCG Design Theory — 10 — Designing TCGs without Traditional Combat with Animal Kingdom's Mike Taylor 1:05:26

1y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks with Mike Taylor, co-creator and project lead of the Animal Kingdom TCG, about designing a game without using traditional combat mechanics. In the overwhelming majority of trading card games, you’ll often find the game centered around tried and true, but typical, combat mechanics. Is it possible to ma…

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Rare Slot — 23 — Creating the "Echoes of the Past" expansion with Harry Potter TCG Revival designers Sammy & Huamin (HPTCG) 1:45:34

1y ago1:45:34

1:45:34

Rands is joined by two designers from the HPTCG Revival group and together they all explore what when into their most recent virtual expansion: "Echoes of the Past", based on the second half of the Prisoner of Azkaban novel. _HARRY POTTER TCG REVIVAL____________________________________________ The Harry Potter TCG database: https://accio.cards/ Fin…

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TCG Design Theory — 09 — Designing Physical TCGs vs Digital TCGs with Chuck Kallenbach 1:35:46

1y ago1:35:46

1:35:46

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Chuck Kallenbach, former game designer at Decipher and Sony Online Entertainment, about the different challenges of designing a TCG in the physical space vs digital space. Is it easier to design games in the digital space? Can designing a digital game lead to mechanics that are too complex? What de…

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TCG SCOOPS — 05 — June 2023: Putting the BANNED back together ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) 1:27:58

1y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

In this episode of TCG SCOOPS! Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of June 2023 Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the card's listing). Check out our original sponsor …

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Rare Slot — 22 — 30 Years of Magic: Misprint & Oddity Cards w/ Ryan W Rooks 1:24:34

1y ago1:24:34

1:24:34

THIS EPISODE IS A PART OF TBPN's CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING (1993-2023) On this Rare Slot, Rands is joined by Magic: The Gathering historian, eclectic cardboard collector and trained pressman—Ryan W. Rooks—to discuss a variety of Magic: The Gathering cards that should not have ever existed. Thats right these cards were either m…

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TCG Design Theory — 08 — Marketing tips for your TCG with Joey Senart 1:38:20

1y ago1:38:20

1:38:20

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Joey Senart, who has over a decade of marketing experience with several well-known companies. How important is marketing when trying to launch and grow a trading card game? How does your marketing approach change once your game launches successfully? Joey discusses what he thinks can be a simple an…

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Booster Pack Throwback — 35 — Making the Sorcery: Contested Realms TCG with creator Erik Olofsson 1:31:28

1y ago1:31:28

1:31:28

This episode of Booster Pack Throwback we see the return of Erik Olofsson to the network. Since we first spoke 18 months ago, Erik and his team have been busy getting Sorcery: Contested Realm made. Erik tells about his experience managing his initial Kickstarter, finding printers and finalizing the card set for S:CR's Alpha edition. So whether or n…

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TCG SCOOPS — 04 — May 2023* ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) [PLUS: Early Disney's Lorcana opinions] 1:13:22

1y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

*corrected audio version (the original upload of this podcast was the pre-edit version, this has been corrected within an hour of the original upload going live) Check out our new sponsor for new TCG cards: https://www.trollandtoad.com/ Use code "TBPN5" to get a discount on all cards sold from Troll & Toad directly (Look for the T&T logo in the car…

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Rare Slot — 21 — 30 Years of Magic: The first-ever TCG Tournament with finalist Rick Townsend (Gen Con 1993) 55:17

1y ago55:17

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THIS EPISODE IS A PART OF TBPN's CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING (1993-2023) On this Rare Slot, Rands is regaled with first-hand stories from the first-ever finalist of a public TCG tournament. That event was of course a Magic: The Gathering tournament, featuring the very first Alpha Magic cards. It was held at Gen Con 1993. _______…

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TCG Design Theory — 07 — Crowdfunding Tips for your Trading Card Game with Anya Combs ( BackerKit Tabletop Manager) ) 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

59:06

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Anya Combs, Tabletop Account Manager at BackerKit. The past few years have brought countless new TCGs to the marketplace, and that has been made possible primarily due to crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter. With so many trading card games being brought to life with crowdfunding, and with more …

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TCG SCOOPS — 03 — April 2023 ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) 1:37:36

1+ y ago1:37:36

1:37:36

In this (belated) episode of TCG SCOOPS! Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of March 2023 Find Cimoooooooo's video about Yu-Gi-Oh's make a wish card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOZOhogpK_w Find OmniPoke's vids in ZoroBox: https://www.youtube.com/@OmniPoke/videos _TBPN_______________________________________…

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Rare Slot - 20 - Top indie TCGs of 2023 with Card Game Crypt 1:04:50

1+ y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

On this Rare Slot, Peter from Card Game Crypt on YouTube breaks down his top independent TCGs releasing in 2023. Take a listen & learn about some games you might be hearing about this year. Peter's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8twHnxHRs6bUUyUbatp7g Team APS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaqlCjzSFmunjBOP4EmYpxg Game #5: https://ww…

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Booster Pack Throwback — 34 — Paul W. Brown: Precedence Entertainment's CCGs (Babylon 5 CCG, Wheel of Time, Tomb Raider TCG + more) 1:50:58

1+ y ago1:50:58

1:50:58

On this episode of BOOSTER PACK THROWBACK, Rands chats with the CEO of the (former) Precedence Entertainment. Precedence was a major TCG publisher in the 1990s, releasing over 6 different games including Babylon 5 CCG, Tomb Raider CCG & the Wheel of Time TCG. Throughout this chat, Paul not only shares his business & game industry stories but also s…

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TCG Design Theory — 06 — Card Movement & Positioning in TCGs with Alex Miller ( Genesis: Battle Of Champions TCG ) 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

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On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Alex Miller, lead designer of Genesis: Battle of Champions TCG. An often overlooked area in trading card games is movement and positioning. There are usually zones on the playing field, but rarely do we see games that allow you to move your cards as if they're on a board. Perhaps the reason few gam…

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TCG SCOOPS — 02 — March 2023 ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) 1:16:12

1+ y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of February 2023. EM Cards & Collectibles — https://www.emcards.ca/ (Canada-wide shipping) _TBPN____________________________________________ Let us know feedback, topic suggestions or games you'd like to hear about via email or any of our social media (DMs are also open to any…

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Rare Slot — 19 — Assad Quraishi on the recent change in the TCG industry (Genesis: Battle of Champions) 1:26:42

1+ y ago1:26:42

1:26:42

On this Rare Slot Rands & Assad go deep on the recent history and changes in the TCG industry. Please share this conversation if you found value in it. Find Genesis; Battle of Champions— https://www.genesisbattleofchampions.com Assad's previous @TBPN podcast: https://youtu.be/bUsvm-HY7Sg Genesis: BoC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/genesisboc _____…

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TCG Design Theory — 05 — TCG Resource Systems with Steve Sekula ( GemBlenders TCG ) 1:02:35

1+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Gem Blender TCG’s creator, Steve Sekula, about designing resource systems and mechanics. Arguably the most important design aspect of your trading card game is how the resource system works. How do players actually play the cards? How do you implement your resource mechanics in a way that fits with…

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TCG SCOOPS — 01 — February 2023 ( News from Magic: The Gathering / Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon TCG ) SOME AUDIO QUALITY ISSUES 1:09:36

1+ y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

NOTE: THE AUDIO QUALITY OF THIS EPISODE IS LOWER THAN THE EXPECTED TPBN STANDARD. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED AS IS. FUTURE EPISODES OF TCG SCOOPS WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THESE SAME ISSUES. —Rands Nico, Parker & Tyler unpack the news from the "Big 3" TCGs for the month of February 2023. Untitled Pilot Episode — https://youtu.be/ud8fklL-7N8 _TBPN______…

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Booster Pack Throwback — 33 — Brian Lewis: The first lawyer for Magic: The Gathering & TCGs 1:34:21

1+ y ago1:34:21

1:34:21

This episode of BOOSTER PACK THROWBACK stands out as one of the most unique episodes yet. Joining Rands today is Brian Lewis, and unlike nearly all the previous guests, Brian doesn't create games—rather he helps protect them by using the law. As the first in-house lawyer hired by Wizards of the Coast, Brian shares his experiences working to help Ma…

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TCG Design Theory — 04 — Designing TCG Combat Mechanics with Tanner McBride ( KRYPTIK TCG ) 1:02:27

1+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Kryptik TCG’s creator, Tanner McBride, about designing combat mechanics. Combat is a staple in trading card games, but is it an essential part of their design? How much does combat influence the other mechanics of a game’s design? Considering combat is often a huge factor for players in deciding wh…

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Rare Slot — 18 — BONUS: Pilot episode for a new TCG News podcast 1:54:20

1+ y ago1:54:20

1:54:20

This time we have a special bonus, end-of-year episode. You are going to get a little look behind the curtain here at The Booster Pack Network. What we have here is a pilot episode record from a new podcast we are developing. The idea is simple: Rands is joined by a trio of TCG experts each specializing in one of the "Big 3" TCGs—Magic, Pokemon & Y…

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Booster Pack Throwback — 32 — Creating the world of Legend of the Five Rings & 7th Sea with John Wick 1:52:08

1+ y ago1:52:08

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On this "BOOSTER PACK THROWBACK", Rands is lucky enough to be joined by *the* John Wick. John was the person behind the story for the original L5R CCG, as well as the creator of the 7th Sea setting (which also had its own CCG). Famously, the L5R's story tournament system allowed players to craft the story in those games though competitive play. Joh…

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TCG Design Theory — 03 — Designing a TCG around a Theme with Ridge Kiley ( ALPHA CLASH TCG ) 1:07:54

1+ y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to Alpha Clash TCG’s lead designer, Ridge Kiley, about designing around theme. Trading card games typically center around an already established world or IP, which provides a framework for the game’s design. However, it can sometimes prove to be difficult to stay true to the source material. Maintaini…

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Rare Slot — 16 — Managing an indie TCG with STERLING from D-Spirits 55:02

1+ y ago55:02

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On this episode of the Rare Slot podcast, Rands is joined by previous guest & D-Spirits creator, STERLING. Since the last time they chatted STERLING has been busy managing and expanding the D-Spirits card game & brand. He catches Rands up on the challenges & successes he has faced since becoming a pioneer in this new era of crowdfunded, indie TCGs.…

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Booster Pack Throwback — 31 — Matt Forbeck: His work on Trading Card Games 1:35:39

1+ y ago1:35:39

1:35:39

[[ We apologies for the audio quality of this episode. This technical difficulty is limited to this episode only — TBPN ]] On this "BOOSTER PACK THROWBACK", Rands is visited by a man of many talents! As a writer, an editor, an art director, a game designer & even president of a publishing company; Matt Forbeck has done so much in gaming—both analog…

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TCG Design Theory — 02 — The Eras of TCG History with Rands Lincoln 1:37:45

1+ y ago1:37:45

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On this episode of TCG Design Theory, Jay talks to fellow TBPN collaborator Rands Lincoln about the different historical periods so far in collectible trading card game history. Trading card games are a notoriously difficult product to produce successfully. With that in mind, an essential lesson for any TCG designer is the history of the genre. If …

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Rare Slot — 16 — Ben Riggs: What happened to RPGs when TCGs arrived 1:08:36

1+ y ago1:08:36

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[[ Formally titled The Booster Pack: Rare Slot ]] On this first standalone Rare Slot episode, Rands sits down with gaming historian & author Ben Riggs. Ben shares his perspective on how TCGs changed the tabletop hobby landscape after their arrival in 1993. Specifically we discuss what happened to the then-most popular genre of gaming—Roleplaying Ga…

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Booster Pack Throwback — 30 — Peter Adkison: Founding Wizards of the Coast & Publishing Magic The Gathering and Pokemon TCG 1:41:42

2y ago1:41:42

1:41:42

[[ Formally titled The Booster Pack Podcast ]] On this very first episode of the newly retitled "BOOSTER PACK THROWBACK", Rands chats to one of the most influential figures in tabletop gaming—Peter Adkison! Peter founded Wizards of the Coast & suggested that Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield try creating a simple, portable card game. T…

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Trudi Mares, Deputy Secretary Greater Sydney at Transport for NSW 25:52

2y ago25:52

25:52

Trudi Mares describes herself as the accidental public servant but whether accidental or not, Trudi has carved out an impressive and impactful career and continues to learn, eveole and take the opportunities she rightly earns. She understands how to connect purpose and values and turn it into meaningful action and inspires the same in others. Trudi…

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TCG Design Theory — 01 — Gabe Barrett & the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Game Designers 1:07:05

2y ago1:07:05

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On this debut episode of TCG Design Theory, host Jay Dotson kicks off the series with a chat to game designer, content creator & community builder Gabe Barrett. Gabe is the host of the BOARD GAME DESIGN LAB podcast & has launched several successful board games of his very own. Here he discusses his 7 tips for becoming an accomplished & prolific gam…

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Rare Slot —15 — Introducing the TCG DESIGN THEORY podcast w/ Jay Dotson 37:25

2y ago37:25

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[[ Originally released as "TBP: Rare Slot" — a Bonus Episode of the former "The Booster Pack Podcast" ]] [[ To find TCG DESIGN THEORY, sub to this podcast feed — Episode #1 goes live Oct 11, 2022 ]] Some big changes are coming to The Booster Pack podcast. In this episode Rands introduces the start of theses changes & then chats with the host of a b…

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