Best Rattus Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 64: First Rattus of Wistar 1:14:16

2d ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Welcome to episode 64! It's all about rat themed or rat adjacent games. We discuss a number of rat games, including First Rat, Rattus, and Rats of Wistar. What are your favorite rat themed games? Rat Games: First Rat - 00:04:03 Rattus - 00:15:33 Rats of Wistar - 00:30:20 Messina 1347 - 00:43:42 Quacks of Quedlinburg - 00:53:40 Cockroach Poker - 01:…

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Episode 63: Barrage 1:29:45

17d ago1:29:45

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Welcome to episode 63! After talking about a few games we've been playing lately, we take an in-depth look at Barrage, designed by Tommaso Battista & Simone Luciani, published by Cranio Creations. Join us as we explore the theme, production, and overall gameplay experience of this complex and highly strategic game. Get ready to harness the power of…

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Episode 62: Top 5 Couples Games 1:52:47

1M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

Welcome to episode 62! Our wives, Shelly and Alicia join us for the first ever couples episode on The Longest Turn. We discuss the games we've been playing lately and then jump in to our favorite games to play as couples. Games we've been playing lately: Trick Shot - 00:03:21 FlowerFall - 00:11:29 Unmatched - 00:17:27 CATAN: Starfarers Duel - 00:25…

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New Model Army: Impurity – the UK’s ‘crusty rock’ movement remembered 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

As YBSK turns 10, Dave gets all misty eyed over the first band he was into that hadn't spilt-up or died. Can he convince Rob that this thick slice of his personal history hasn't gone stale? And what was ruddy “crusty rock”, anyway?By YBSK

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Episode 61: Skyrise 1:40:28

2M ago1:40:28

1:40:28

Welcome to episode 61! In this episode we kick it off with some of the games we've been playing lately, some of them very light! Then we close out the episode with a feature review of Skyrise, a brand new release from Roxley, Gavan Brown, Sébastien Pauchon, & Adam Wyse! Games we've been playing lately: Two By Two - 00:05:33 Paper App Dungeon - 00:1…

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Episode 60: Daybreak + Matt Leacock Interview 2:22:22

2M ago2:22:22

2:22:22

Welcome to episode 60! In this episode we kick it off with some of the games we've been playing lately. We also interview a legendary designer of cooperative games, Matt Leacock. Then we close out the episode with a feature review of a newer release from Matt Leacock, Matteo Menapace, and CMYK, Daybreak. Games we've been playing lately: Witchcraft!…

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Episode 59: Voidfall + David Turczi Interview 2:54:58

3M ago2:54:58

2:54:58

Welcome to episode 59! In this episode we kick it off with some of the games we've been playing lately. We also interview one of our favorite designers, David Turczi. Then we close out the episode with a feature review of one of David's co-designs, Voidfall, by Mindclash Games and Nigel Buckle. Golden Geek Awards nominations are live, please give u…

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The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang – forget Hackney Diamonds already 39:25

3M ago39:25

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In the wake of the Hackney Diamonds hype, Rob remains convinced that it's 2005 predecessor is truly the Stones' final masterpiece. Meanwhile, a sceptical Dave posists the unlikely argument that A Bigger Bang is, in fact, a concept album ...By YBSK

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Episode 58: Divinus 1:45:58

3M ago1:45:58

1:45:58

Welcome to episode 58! In this episode we do a feature review of Divinus, a new legacy game from Lucky Duck Games and Filip Miłuński. We also talk about a lot of games we've been playing lately, enjoy! Games we've been playing lately: Unreliable Wizard - 00:02:14 Trekking Through History - 00:11:14 Xylotar - 00:19:37 Splitter - 00:31:35 Kingdom Rus…

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Overseas Treatment of Latent TB Infection in US-Bound Immigrants [Original Post 3/9/2021] 28:49

3M ago28:49

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Dr. Amera Khan, a technical officer at the Stop TB Partnership in Geneva, Switzerland, and Sarah Gregory discuss treatment of latent TB among US-bound immigrants in Vietnam.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Episode 57: Reiner Knizia Interview! 1:51:30

4M ago1:51:30

1:51:30

Welcome to episode 57! We discuss games played lately, all of them Knizia games. We also had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dr. Reiner Knizia, one of the most influential designers of all time!!! Hope you enjoy! Games we've been playing lately: Ingenious - 00:06:44 Babylonia - 00:13:06 MLEM Space Agency - 00:18:57 Modern Art - 00:28:48 Lost…

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Tori Amos: Boys for Pele - the ultimate break-up album? 41:25

4M ago41:25

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Dave spent two summers in a campervan sobbing himself to sleep to the sound of Tori Amos' introspective third album. Rob only knows the one from a Gregg's commercial ... which he learns is all about big dicks, not sandwiches.By YBSK

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Episode 56: Clans of Caledonia 1:37:51

4M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Welcome to episode 56! In this episode we do a feature review of Clans of Caledonia. We also had the fantastic opportunity to interview the designer of Clans of Caledonia, Juma Al-JouJou. Juma shared some insights into Karma Games and his experiences as a designer/publisher. He also talks a lot about the upcoming Clans of Caledonia expansion, Indus…

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Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities in Utah, USA [Original Post 11/30/2022] 19:01

4M ago19:01

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BreAnne Osborn, an epidemiologist at the Utah Department of Health in Salt Lake City, and Sarah Gregory discuss outbreaks of norovirus genotype IX in long-term care facilities in Utah.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Episode 55: Top 5 Twenty Minute Games 1:40:27

4M ago1:40:27

1:40:27

Welcome to episode 55! In this episode we talk about the games we've been playing lately before getting into our top 5 lists of games that can be played in 20 minutes or less. Thanks to Kevin's brother-in-law Matt who filled in as a guest host. Games we've been playing lately: Aurum - 00:04:24 Pixies - 00:11:05 Aeon's End: Outcasts - 00:16:06 Lorca…

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C. difficile in Pigs and People, Europe 27:02

5M ago27:02

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Dr. Geraldine Moloney, an infectious diseases physician at Cork University Hospital in Ireland, and Sarah Gregory discuss the transmission of C. difficile in pigs and in people across Europe. [Original Post 10/14/2021]By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Fiona Apple: Fetch the Bolt Cutters – masterpiece or meh? 41:30

5M ago41:30

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Rob was one of the zillions who found solace in Fiona Apple's DIY masterpiece during the pandemic, but Dave says he'd rather listen to Ed Sheeran...By YBSK

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Episode 54: Apiary 1:46:38

5M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

Welcome to episode 54! In this episode we do a deep dive feature review of Apiary from designer Connie Vogelmann - published by Stonemaier Games. We also talk about what we've been playing lately. Games we've been playing lately: How Dare You? - 00:02:51 CDSK - 00:07:41 Happy Salmon - 00:12:07 Reef - 00:15:51 Silver: Bullet - 00:20:01 Kevin's Lorca…

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Human Melioidosis Caused by Novel Transmission of Pathogen from Freshwater Home Aquarium, United States [Original Post 12/16/2021] 18:48

5M ago18:48

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Dr. Patrick Dawson, an epidemiologist at CDC in Atlanta, and Sarah Gregory discuss a case of melioidosis from a freshwater home aquarium in the United States.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Snapshot #10: Ra 16:19

5M ago16:19

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In this snapshot we take a look at Ra, an amazing auction game designed by Reiner Knizia. We give a short overview of the rules and what we like about the game. This is the 10th episode in our series of shorter episodes called snapshots. Each one is focused on a specific game with a target length of 15 minutes. If you like this episode, please chec…

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Episode 53: Top 5 Shelf of Shame (2024) 2:02:08

6M ago2:02:08

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Welcome to episode 53! Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about our top 5 shelf of shame games we want to get played in 2024, how we did on our 2023 lists, and games we've been playing lately. What game(s) are you most excited to get off your shelf of shame this year? Games we've been playing lately: Furnace - 00:05:25 Deep Rock Galactic: The …

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The Cure: Disintegration – the most depressing album ever? 45:00

6M ago45:00

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In episode two, Dave wanders down a long dark night of the soul to present Disintegration by The Cure, an epic of despair and depression that Rob thankfully doesn’t have time for (anymore).By YBSK

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Supertramp: Crime of the Century – where pop means prog 44:09

6M ago44:09

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For our fourth soul-searching summit, Dave flirts with his inner prog stan, riskily sharing the overblown opus of Supertramp’s breakthrough Crime of the Century – was not knowing it Rob’s crime of the millennium?By YBSK

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Pixies: Doolittle – the best guitar album of the 80s, really? 46:38

6M ago46:38

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In our debut outing, Rob attempts to persuade Dave that, while it was released in 1989, the Pixies’ Doolittle is the greatest album of the 90s … and Dave is only 53% convinced.By YBSK

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The Stranglers: Rattus Norvegicus – should this album be cancelled? 44:37

6M ago44:37

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Oo er – this is problematic … or is it? In episode six, Dave (un?)wisely revisits The Stranglers’ debut outing Rattus Norvegicus, which presents far more issues in 2023 than its silly name…By YBSK

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Daft Punk: Random Access Memories – does it hold up 10 years later? 48:14

6M ago48:14

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As Daft Punk’s party-starting throwback Random Access Memories turns 10, in episode 3, Rob gets all misty-eyed about attempting to “Get Lucky” on the dancefloor – and almost convinces Dave the album’s epic indulgences hold up a decade later.By YBSK

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The Strokes: Is This It – the last truly great indie rock album? 45:49

6M ago45:49

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Is This It? It sure is – in episode 5, the brothers discuss this millennium’s most influential guitar album, two days after Rob caught The Strokes in concert. Was Dave converted by the ridiculously over-hyped record, and how do the band measure up live today?By YBSK

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Episode 52: Top 5 New To Us Games (2023) 2:12:27

6M ago2:12:27

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Welcome to episode 52! In this episode we talk about our favorite new to us games of 2023. We ranged from 70-100+ new games each this year. We each narrowed it down to our top 5 favorites that were new to us (not necessarily released in 2023). Before we get to those top 5s, we discuss games we've played lately plus recap our favorite new to us game…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Clade 2.3.4.4b Infections in Wild Terrestrial Mammals, United States, 2022 30:05

6M ago30:05

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Dr. Betsy Elsmo, an assistant professor of clinical diagnostic veterinary pathology at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, and Sarah Gregory discuss infections of H5N1 bird flu in wild mammals in the United States.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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WTF is Your Brother Should Know, anyway? 2:20

6M ago2:20

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Welcome to the music podcast about more than music. Your hosts might be siblings, but they didn’t meet until Rob was 16, and Dave was nearly 30. So now, separated by 6,000 miles, the estranged siblings are making up for a lost childhood by sharing the music that shaped them – one seminal, formative album at a time.…

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Human Salmonellosis Outbreak Linked to Salmonella Typhimurium Epidemic in Wild Songbirds, United States, 2020-2021 29:00

7M ago29:00

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Dr. Megin Nichols, a veterinary epidemiologist at CDC in Atlanta, and Sarah Gregory discuss Salmonella in songbirds and its effect on people.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Angiostrongylus cantonensis Infection in Brown Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 2019-2022 26:04

7M ago26:04

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Dr. Guilherme Verocai, a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University, and Sarah Gregory discuss rat lungworm infection in brown rats in Atlanta, Georgia.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Micro‒Global Positioning Systems for Identifying Nightly Opportunities for Marburg Virus Spillover to Humans by Egyptian Rousette Bats 37:26

7M ago37:26

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Dr. Brian Amman, a disease ecologist at CDC in Atlanta, and Sarah Gregory discuss the risk of Marburg virus spillover from Egyptian rousette bats.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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Episode 51: Cabin Con 1:16:55

7M ago1:16:55

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Welcome to episode 51! In this episode we recap our trip into the Colorado mountains for our weekend board game cabin con. We got a lot of games played and briefly discuss each one. Can't wait for next year! Games we played: Ra - 05:24 Sea Salt & Paper - 06:54 Everdell: The Complete Collection - 13:26 TEN - 21:45 Wandering Towers - 22:45 Arkham Hor…

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