Best Port Vale Podcasts (2024)

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The League Two Season REALLY Starts Now 1:00:44

1h ago1:00:44

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Jordan and Jake celebrate a change in their club's fortunes as the League Two season really starts to kick into gear. Calls for manager's sackings already, question marks over tactics and more disaster for Swindon Town. Including League Two Match Day Two Games Notts County vs Fleetwood Bromley vs AFC Wimbledon Carlisle United vs Barrow Accrington S…

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DISASTER! - The Worst Possible Start to the League Two Season 1:04:10

4d ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Jordan and Luke review all the action and drama in the first round of fixtures in League Two for the 2024/25 season, including opening day victories for the likes for Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale, Gillingham and Bromley, as well as a disappointing first day for the likes of MK Dons, Carlisle United, Accrington Stanley and Grimsby Town. Including Bar…

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Episode 152 - Castellans, Sky Team, Port Royal: The Dice Game, and Maps Of Misterra 1:13:38

12d ago1:13:38

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this jam-packed episode of tabletop gaming chat, we have a few miniature painting brags to get out of the way before we delve into four in-depth board game reviews (sorry if you were hoping for some …

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League Two Table PREDICTED! 1:11:13

20d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

The 2024/25 League Two season is fast approaching and that means fans, pundits and the media all attempt to predict what the new campaign holds. Wrexham, Stockport County, Mansfield Town and Crawley Town made their way out of the league, replaced with Cheltenham Town, Port Vale, Fleetwood Town and Carlisle United. Whilst Chesterfield and Bromley ma…

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11 - Bernie Hollywood - Inspiring Millions, Mission and Legacy 36:43

15d ago36:43

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it takes to combine passion, philanthropy, and adventure into a life that inspires millions? Wonder no more. Our guest today is Bernie Hollywood OBE, a man whose name is synonymous with daring challenges, relentless charity work, and impactful change. Bernie has dedicated over 40 years to supporti…

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League Two Managers RANKED 2:12:16

23d ago2:12:16

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The hosts take BUMPER episode to a new extreme. Jordan, Keiron, Luke and Jake return to rank all 24 League Two Managers Including managers from League Two clubs: Port Vale MK Dons Doncaster Rovers Gillingham Notts County Chesterfield Carlisle United Colchester United Bradford City Swindon Town AFC Wimbledon Grimsby Town Tranmere Rovers Fleetwood To…

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10 - Laura Fairhurst - Ironman Insights: Training, Triathlons, Triumphs, and Trials 37:18

22d ago37:18

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, Mark interviews Laura Fairhurst, a world-class Ironman Distance triathlete and successful entrepreneur. Laura shares her inspiring story, starting from her early days in sports to becoming a champion triathlete. She discusses her training regimen, balancing business and elite co…

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Episode 151 - Yonder, Cthulhu Death May Die, and Achtung Cthulhu 1:09:58

23d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content No, it’s not a Bisto advert, it’s Rory and Steve’s gushing review of Yonder from Sinister Fish[/company], their latest worker placement boardgame from Villagers and Moon designer Haakon Gaarder - which …

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09 - Tommy Gentleman - Inspiring Change Through Sport 45:18

1M ago45:18

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Send us a Text Message. Today, Mark sits down with Tommy Gentleman, a record-breaking athlete, motivational speaker, and successful entrepreneur. Tommy shares his journey from world championship victories in sport jiu-jitsu to breaking a Guinness World Record in rugby conversions. He discusses his passion for sport, charity work through the Jamie G…

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BRAND NEW: League Two Transfer Window RANKED 1:27:56

1M ago1:27:56

1:27:56

The hosts review the League Two transfer window so far and rank each club's business! Including: Port Vale MK Dons Doncaster Rovers Gillingham Notts County Chesterfield Carlisle United Colchester United Bradford City Swindon Town AFC Wimbledon Grimsby Town Tranmere Rovers Fleetwood Town Cheltenham Town Walsall Newport County Bromley Accrington Stan…

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08 - Isaak Dalglish: Representing Team GB and Promoting Parasport 36:49

2M ago36:49

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we are in the studio with Isaak Dalglish, a power badminton player representing Team GB! 🌟 Isaak shares his incredible journey from discovering badminton at age seven to competing on the international stage. A conversation about his experiences, the challenges he's overcome, and his vision for the future of parasport.…

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07 - Jeff King on Football, Coaching, and Career Highs and Lows 49:12

2M ago49:12

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Send us a Text Message. We're back!!! Kicking off Season 2 with an exhilarating episode featuring Jeff King, Chesterfield’s dynamic defender. From non-league football to professional debut against West Ham at the Olympic Stadium, Jeff’s story is packed with grit, resilience, and passion. Discover his rise through the ranks, his coaching days at Act…

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Episode 150 - Terminus, Sand, Rebirth, and Windmill Valley 1:16:34

1M ago1:16:34

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider are back and they are still reeling from all the board game goodies they picked-up during the UK Games Expo - which means this is a packed episode full of reviews of the lates…

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Episode 149 - The Best of UK Games Expo 2024 1:26:02

2M ago1:26:02

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content UK Games Expo 2024 has come to an end, and we are completely knackered! But that won't stop us talking about the amazing board games, tabletop roleplaying games, and miniatures we saw at the Birmingham …

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Live form UK Games Expo 2024 54:25

2M ago54:25

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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2024, the boys talk about the board games that have got their attention from this years show, as well as eclairs, sore losing, and our old mate Ron Dell. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Games Mentioned Ada's Dream Terminus Horror on the Orient Express SETI Courtisans …

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Episode 148 - The UK Games Expo 2024 Preview 1:24:18

3M ago1:24:18

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The UK Games Expo will be hitting the Birmingham NEC between Friday 31 May and Sunday 2 Jun 2024 and to say the boy from PHC are excited is an understatement. In this episode we go through the board gam…

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Episode 147 - Carpe Diem, Salton Sean, and Sea, Salt & Paper 1:19:42

3M ago1:19:42

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider waste little time in the latest episode of the Collider Cast and get straight to business discussing the clever but hideously ugly Carpe Diem by Stefan Feld on which both Andy…

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Episode 146 - BGG Top 100, Apiary, and The Vale of Eternity 1:19:14

4M ago1:19:14

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content We are over a quarter of the way through the year, so that means Rory and Steve, are a quarter of the way through their BGG Top 100 challenge, so we look back at the current highlights and lowlights and of course talk about some of the best board games currently playable. But its not …

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Episode 145 - Airecon, Heat, Faraway, and Sidequest Nemesis 1:11:36

5M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join the PhC boys for Episode 145 as Andy discovers his lucky totem that allows him to make it to and from Airecon without his car breaking down. Steve accedentally creates what is sure to be the best fabric softener in the history of fabric softners. Sid invents a new word #Begrumble…

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06 - Crafting Champions: Inside the Mind of Port Vale Academy Director Will Ryder 49:08

5M ago49:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, we chat with Will Ryder, Academy Director at Port Vale, exploring his impactful journey in football. From his early days as a promising player to becoming a pivotal figure in coaching and player development, Will shares insights into the essence of nurturing young talent and the…

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05 - Claire O'Connor of babyballet®️ - Redefining Ballet for the Next Generation 42:49

5M ago42:49

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Send us a Text Message. Today, on the Active Journey podcast, Mark is in conversation with Claire O'Connor, the visionary founder and CEO of the globally beloved preschool ballet franchise, babyballet®️. In this inspiring episode, Claire shares the powerful story behind her journey from grappling with personal challenges in the ballet world to pion…

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04 - Bonus Episode - Red Nose Day Active Ultra 100! 9:26

5M ago9:26

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Send us a Text Message. This year, we're lacing up our running shoes for a monumental challenge – the Active Ultra 100! Mark and Hugh are embarking on a 100-mile run in just 24 hours to support Comic Relief. But that's not all – we're inviting 100 schools to join our mission to get 20,000 children taking part in their own Active mile. Sign up your …

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03 - From Edge Hill to the EFL : Matty Donnelly's Journey in Sports Therapy 38:29

5M ago38:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Active Journey Podcast, Mark sits down with the experienced and insightful Matty Donnelly, the dedicated first team sports therapist at Bolton Wanderers. Matty shares his inspiring career path, starting from his educational roots to his crucial role in the world of professional football. Matty delves i…

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Episode 144 - Kutna Hora Ark Nova and Blade Runner RPG 1:20:21

5M ago1:20:21

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode we tread the rain soaked streets of the Blade Runner RPG, blow up dissident planets in Star Wars Rebellion, and explore the best Dungeons & Dragons adventures. But this is not before we take an in depth look at the historical economic game Kutná Hora: The City of Silve…

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02 - Ryan Brierley - Rugby, Resilience, and Reinvention 43:31

5M ago43:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Super League star Ryan Brierley. As we embark on the second episode of our series, Ryan shares his remarkable journey through the world of professional rugby league. Now in his 12th season and recently signed with his boyhood team, the Salford Red…

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01 - Beyond the Court: Charlotte Moore's Inspiring Paralympic Journey 40:53

6M ago40:53

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Send us a Text Message. In our first ever episode of "The Active Journey" podcast, I welcome a truly extraordinary guest, Team GB para basketball player Charlotte Moore. At just 25, Charlotte is not only a seasoned athlete training for her third Olympic Games in Paris, but also a beacon of resilience and determination. Join us as Charlotte opens up…

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Episode 143 - Expeditions, Scythe, and Scholars of the South Tigris 1:16:51

6M ago1:16:51

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The Polyhedron Collider Cast is back with another episode packed with tabletop gaming chatter. In this episode, our hosts, Steve, Andy, Sid, and Rory, bring us breaking news that's set to change the game – literally. We're talking about a new sponsorship deal with Kienda that's as exc…

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Episode 142 - Peurto Rico, The Gig and Agents of Dune RPG 1:14:38

7M ago1:14:38

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content A relative return to normality at Polyhedron Collider HQ as we discuss the start of Rory and Steve's Top 100 challenge and the games we have played along the way. We then segway to some smooth jazz in rolle and write game The Gig and find spice in the desert in Agents of Dune RPG star…

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Episode 141 - The Most Anticipated Games of 2024 1:07:18

8M ago1:07:18

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content It’s time to read the tea leaves and consult the horoscope we list the board games and tabletop roleplaying games that we are looking forward to playing in 2024. It is of course an eclectic mix of heavy eurogames, miniature laden dudes on a map and quirky RPGs. We then discuss our BGG…

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Episode 140 - The Best Games of 2023 1:26:34

8M ago1:26:34

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content 2023 has drawn to a close, so the boys from PHC size up their favourite board games and roleplaying games of the year. In addition to the best of the best, we announce the winner of our painting competition, Andy awards his insert of choice, and we ask you, the listener, to tell us yo…

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Episode 139 - White Castle Ares Expediton and Hegemony 1:11:30

9M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Class war breaks out amongst the PHC crew as Steve and Rory discuss Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory while Andy tries to convince is that maybe its not all a terribly boring farce as he talsk us through Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Finaly we convince everyone to play The Wh…

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Episode 138 - Airecon West, Tiwanaku, and Ahoy 1:15:25

9M ago1:15:25

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Andy has been to a games convention, so sit back and let him regale you with tales of all the board games he played at Airecon West. Top of that list was one of our UK Games Expo darlings Tiwanaku and then we head to the high seas with Ahoy. From the mail bag, Kickstarter is our main …

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Episode 137 - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, The Old King's Crown, Dungeons and Dragons Curse of Strahd 1:19:17

10M ago1:19:17

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Jon is back! And he's played Twilight Imperium. After exploring and conquering the galaxy, we revisit Old King's Crown and look back at what other games from the last two UK Games Expos still tickle our fancy. Andy rounds up the episode by talking about his current D&D campaign Dungeo…

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Episode 136 - Expeditions Block and Key Solani 1:05:46

10M ago1:05:46

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Kicking off with a, quite frankly, disturbing converstation about Sid's trousers, we then explore upcoming kickstarter Old King's Crown, while Andy examines the new Stonemaier hotness Expeditions. We then look at Parks, Block and Key, and Solani before talking about getting into minia…

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Episode 135 - Tabletop Scotland, Hegemony, Barcelona, Beast 1:02:01

11M ago1:02:01

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Gorged on a diet of haggis and Irn Bru, Sid and Andy return from Tabletop Scotland to regail a story of playing Hegemony for a stupidly long time. Rory and Steve then take us through city building wuro-game Barcelona, and engage in a spot of monster huntng in Beast. Games Mentioned 00…

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Episode 134 - Baldurs Gate 3, Merv, Sleeping Gods 1:13:58

12M ago1:13:58

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content We take a healthy diversion to the world of PC gaming to discuss the phenomenal Dungeons & Dragons video game, Baldur's Gate 3. Moving on to our more traditional cardboard fayre, we discuss camels and turbans in Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road, and explore unknown worlds in Sleeping …

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Episode 133 - Animated, Dominant Species Marine,and the Castles of Burgandy 1:15:08

1y ago1:15:08

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content S After a little rant about Games Workshop the boys gush about Castles of Burgundy before heading into more divisive territory discussing Disney Animated and Chilli Con Carne Recipes. Andy tells us how much fun he has been having with Dominant Species Marine and then we round off the …

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Episode 132 - Terra Mystica, Wizards & Co., Dorf Romantik, Acthung! Cthulhu 1:11:37

1y ago1:11:37

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Steve and Andy explore a 2012 classic: Terra Mystica, Rory and Steve explore dungeons in the upcoming Kickstarter of Wizards & Co before discussing how great Dorfromantik the Board Game is and how it feels similar but also quite different and fresh. Sid then gushes about Cthulhu Nazis…

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Episode 131 - UK Games Expo 2023 1:28:03

1y ago1:28:03

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The dust has settled on UK Games Expo for another year but that won't stop us talking about all the awesome people, board games, card games, RPGS and miniatures games we got to see at the show. Games Mentioned 00:06:03 Distilled 00:18:30 Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan 00:22:42 Codename Brassage 00:24:05 Celestial Affinity - The Decimation of Bearmou…

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Live from UK Games Expo 2023 55:21

1y ago55:21

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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2023, the boys talk about what has already got their attention at the show and answer questions from the audiance. Warning: a wee F-bomb may have made its way into the episode... blame Sid. We are aware that we mistakenly referred to Bez with the wrong pronoun. No offence was intended and we truly apologise for this m…

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Episode 130 - UK Games Expo 2023 Preview 1:17:16

1y ago1:17:16

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The UK Games Expo 2023 is only a few days away and we are very excited! So listen along as we discuss the board games, tabletop miniatures games, RPGs, publishers and events that have got us giddy with anticipation. For more details go to https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ We will be hosting The Polyhedron Collider Podcast - LIVE! in the NEC Piazza 4 (…

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Episode 129 - Six Siege, Wayfarer's of the South Tigris, & Splendor Duel 1:17:20

1+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content If you’ve ever wondered which Harry Potter character is most like Andy then you really should listen to this episode. Also in this episode we discuss the Siege 6 Kickstarter Fees, Rory nearly quits recording after Steve and Andy review Wayfarers of the South Tigris and then Steve is a…

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Episode 128 - Autobahn, Furnace, Pandemic Iberia and D&D Honor Among Thieves 1:19:27

1+ y ago1:19:27

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join the boys from the Collider as they discuss Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and optimal cinema seating considerations. Andy and Rory recap their mammoth 11 hour gaming day which started with Autobahn from Alley Cat Games, the excellent little engine builder: Furnace from A…

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Episode 127 - 10 Candles, Micromacro, and who road Pegasus? 1:15:08

1+ y ago1:15:08

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join the boys from the PHC for another bag of board gaming goodies. In this episode Rory plays in the dark in 10 Candles, Andy goes hunting for clues in MicroMacro: Crime City, and we have an argument about Pegasus. We also delve into the mail bag to discuss board games taking up too …

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Episode 126 - Race to the Raft, Lost Ruins of Arnak and Woodcraft 1:09:37

1+ y ago1:09:37

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Andy has been to Airecon, so not only has he got a truck full of board games to talk about, he's also got lots of dirty street food to discuss, including the lowdown on Race to the Raft, Heat and the new game from Dávid Turczi (aka Big Davey T). Andy then gives the rest of the crew a …

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Episode 125 - Thunderbirds Weather Machine Kingdom Death Monster 1:19:25

1+ y ago1:19:25

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Back with a heavy portion of board gaming banter, the boys from the PHC talk about food poisoning, brush stealing kittens, Thunderbirds, Weather Machine and Kingdom Death Monster. We then reach into the overflowing mail bag to ponder what we would do with more time and are games getti…

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Episode 124 - D&D OGL, Tiletum, and QE 1:23:45

1+ y ago1:23:45

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Its back to the regular format, and we kick things off with an in depth look into the D&D OGL debacle, before trying to work out what the hell is going on in Tiletum, and printing money in QE. Games Mentioned 00:12:46 Scythe Expeditions 00:17:16 Sub Terra II 00:25:54 Dungeons & Dragon…

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Episode 123 - The games we are looking forward to in 2023 1:11:21

1+ y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content It’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and consult the tarot deck we list the board games and tabletop roleplaying games that we are looking forward to playing in 2023. It is of course an eclectic mix of heavy eurogames, miniature laden dungeon crawls, and fantasy RPGs. Games Mention…

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Episode 122 - THe best games we played in 2022 1:46:59

1+ y ago1:46:59

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Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content 2022 has drawn to a close, so the boys from PHC size up their favourite games of the year, or at least their favourite games they've played this year, as all four podcasters can't seem to count. In addition to the best of the best, we also look back at our biggest dissapointments, whi…

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Episode 121 - Coffee Traders, So You've Been Eaten, and 1:34:34

1+ y ago1:34:34

1:34:34

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content After a weekend at new Telford games' convention, Poole Party, Anyd regails us about Coffee Traders and Saboteur. Steve and Rory then mine monster guts in So You've Been Eaten, and Rory gives us a hot take on Arborea. We then delve into the mail bag and talk about our gaming bad habit…

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