Best Competition Lore Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 189 Cosplaying and Video Games 49:40

9d ago49:40

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Vfire and Vfire talk about their favorite subject! Video Games. That and Shadow of the Colossus. But what makes a great Video Game based cosplay? Well the Vfires are on the case! Want us at your con? Let us know by asking your local con to reach out @ www.cosplaystitchandseam.com If you want to support the show: www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch…

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MILSURP MARKINGS- Commons & rares, unit & capture marks, serials, eagles, mums... you get it. Join the HQ & friends as they talk markings and of course play a few games! 2:07:48

16d ago2:07:48

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The HQ is joined by Guests: Reese, Dylan and the Admiral- Tom (YOUTUBE HAS THE PHOTOS VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/@milsurphq) We are all over the world in this one and touch upon A LOT, with marks on VZ 24s, M.95s, Gras rifles, k98ks, Type 99s, Enfields, Carcanos, Mosins, Trapdoors... you get it. We clear up some confusing markings, talk about…

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Ep. 188 When to go up a Class 42:02

23d ago42:02

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Going to a new con? Not sure what level to compete as? Well with this community episode suggestion we talk about how to know where to place yourself in the con of your dreams! Want us at your con? Let us know by asking your local con to reach out @ www.cosplaystitchandseam.com If you want to support the show: www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch…

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Ep. 187 March 2024 Check in 49:11

30d ago49:11

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Vfire and David talk about Dune 2 and other nerdy things on this weeks episode. In all the things we are working on shows we are watching and reading. Want us at your con? Let us know by asking your local con to reach out @ www.cosplaystitchandseam.com If you want to support the show: www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch…

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Ep. 186 Growing your skills with Friends 45:56

2M ago45:56

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Do you ever feel like you work so hard to see someone else succeed? Do you think to yourself that you aren't doing anything new and it feels like it's not enough? Well today we talk about building your confidence and expectations when it comes to growing your skills and watching your friends excel as well! Want us at your con? Let us know by asking…

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Ep. 185 Competition Pitfalls 55:43

2M ago55:43

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Ever wonder what to focus on for your cosplay competition piece? How do you know if you're at the right kind of competition? What is the crowd doing right or wrong around you? Well Pannon and Vfire talk about all the things to keep in mind around competitions and what you can do to make it a better experience for you and everyone around you! Want u…

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The Latest And Greatest Tribe Tier List 30:43

2M ago30:43

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In this week’s episode Espark and I take a detailed look at what tribes we think are best and worse! You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

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Ep. 184 Isekai Con 2023 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Vfire was able to interview some AMAZING Cosplayers at this years Isekai Con. The social medias of our interviews (At least the ones David could confirm): stardustsovereign bumbleebees.cos grassycos fizzycos ellesbells cosplay thebeholdersartincosplay illuminati_dorito Want us at your con? Let us know by asking your local con to reach out @ www.cos…

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Ep. 183 2024 Checkin 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Happy New year! How was your holidays? The crew talk about their season highlights. What they've been up to and what they've been watching. Come join us! If you want to support the show: www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Learn more at www.cosplaystitchandseam.comBy Cosplay Stitch and Seam

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MILSURP IN MOVIES 2023-24 | WW1/WW2 movies, Topics we're sick of/love/want more, MILSURP Movie Trivia & ChatGPT fun! 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

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Special guests, our pals and very first Patrons, Nick and Dylan join us for a Movie episode where we recap recent releases (like AQOTWF) and talk about some of the cool upcoming ones (like The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare & Civil War). We peek over at TV for some Masters of the Air show talk, go back to Flintlocks to check on Napoleon, and go …

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Othais from C&Rsenal || PT. 2 - The MILSURP Questions! || Opinion/Factual/Speed Round 2:08:12

3M ago2:08:12

2:08:12

Part 2 is here! All sorts of MILSURP Questions on every firearm we could think of in this part, from opinion/subjective ones to factual and collector ones. We run down a bunch in the Speed Round, do a few MILSURP rankings, talk shotguns, revolvers, Mausers, Carcanos, Lebels.. and no joke, Othais passionately discusses some modern guns! We also get …

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Ep. 182.3 (LORE) Zelda Theories with Vfire 33:51

4M ago33:51

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We continue our holiday lore episodes with Vfire at the mic! The connections between games feels vast but listen to Vfire as she explains who some mysterious characters are Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Thanks to Macee Roberts for the music & David Jeffress for the editing…

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Ep. 182.3 (LORE) Hollow Knight 27:32

4M ago27:32

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David promises this one is much more chill than Kingdom hearts. Time to nerd out over a metroidvania that took the indie scene by storm! Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Thanks to Macee Roberts for the music & David Jeffress for the editingBy Cosplay Stitch and Seam

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Ep. 182.2 (LORE) Kingdom Hearts: Why are there only 3 Characters? 38:52

4M ago38:52

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Pannon, Vfire and David are taking a holiday break but we won't leave you out in the cold. So each host is making their own lore/special interest episode. Todays is David talking about faer love for Kingdom Hearts and the rabbit hole of research to learn more about the long list of characters and why they all are the same but different but the same…

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Othais from C&Rsenal || PT.1- The Interview Segment || His collection, his show, his ”origin story” || --and of course, some MILSURP Talk, Tips, & Trivia! 1:41:46

4M ago1:41:46

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`THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE EPISODE` || OTHAIS PART ONE - THE INTERVIEW SEGMENT || Christmas came early for us this year as we got the honor to chat for hours with one of the best out there and a favorite creator of ours for years. It was a fun one for sure. COLLECTION TALK --from his first to his last --how did he get started? --what's he holding on to…

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What’s My Favorite Tribe In Today’s Competitive Landscape? 10:02

4M ago10:02

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In this week’s episode I take a look at which tribe is my favorite in the new pace of the naval rework’s gameplay. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

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Ep. 182.1 (LORE) The Power of Endings 20:16

4M ago20:16

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Pannon, Vfire and David are taking a holiday break but we won't leave you out in the cold. So each host is making their own lore/special interest episode. Todays is David talking about faer love for finality. How when sacrifice is made in comics or stories we should respect that and leave it alone. Do you agree? Let us know. Want to support the sho…

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Ian McCollum from ForgottenWeapons.com | PT.2 - MILSURP CHAT | Opinions, Cool Facts, Speed Round, Fudd Lore & Myths, Competitions, Collector Q&A, Shooting Talk, ”How fans can help” & so much more... 1:39:05

4M ago1:39:05

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Part 2 is here and has tons of MILSURP questions! We have the Speed Round and find out Ian's favorite Mauser calibers, rank bolt action & semi-auto rifles, plus lots of collector and technical questions, our new Fudd Lore game, our personal & user-submitted firearm questions, & even some shooting and competition talk, reloading, range day routines,…

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Ep. 181 Cosplay in the Cold 41:29

4M ago41:29

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Want to do a photoshoot in the cold? This episode Vfire and David talk about tips and tricks to keep yourself warm and the science behind how we get cold. And remember keep yourself safe at all times! We didn't have Pannon this episode so if you have a better pun. Send them our way! Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplay…

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The New Feel To Sea Battles 19:08

5M ago19:08

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In this episode Espark joins us to talk about the new vibe to naval warfare in The Path Of The Ocean update, a light start to more episodes delving deeper into the new mechanics. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

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Ep. 112 - Is This the End?? 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

It's been a while...and this may be the end? We've got a lot to talk to about on today's episode. We know we've been bone for a few weeks, and a lot has happened! Join us as we discuss the present, and future for hobbies and happiness! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Check out …

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Ep. 180 The Cosplays That Got Away 54:22

5M ago54:22

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We reminisce this week talking about our Cosplay goals and why some of them fell to the wayside. Do you have a cosplay that stopped inciting joy? Or maybe something in the media changed your perception of it? Let us know! Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Thanks to Macee Roberts for the music & David Jeffress …

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Ian McCollum from ForgottenWeapons.com | PT.1 - The Interview Segment | Collection info from 1st ever to latest, his books, his new APP, the next book, French firearms, and even some Trivia! 1:42:26

5M ago1:42:26

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Ian McCollum from ForgottenWeapons.com | PT.1 | --->GET PART 2 EARLY @ PATREON.COM/milsurpHQ Holy smokes this one is jammed packed with topics, so much so that we had to make it a two-parter! This part is the "Interview Segment", where we pry deep into Ian's collection and find out what he has-- the % Modern, MILSURP, French, & "Forgotten" forearms…

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Thoughts On The New Naval Update Meta 9:37

5M ago9:37

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In this episode we’re taking a look at where the meta is beginning to settle now that the naval rework has officially rolled out. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

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EP. 179 How to Clean your Cosplay 55:58

5M ago55:58

55:58

We talk about methods to clean your cosplay from foam to leather to everything else.! Locations Pannon referenced at the top of the show: Tiktok: @jamesgetspolitical @iamsbeih @rathbonemakesmusic @motaz.azaiza Instagram: Bisan, Motaz, and Plestia Everything else: Boycotts - Check for BDS (Palestinian based group) as a first source for Boycotts. Rig…

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MILSURP ’Hammer-Price Guessing GAME’: ”Live” Stream of Poulin Auction with our guesses & scores || HQ GAME 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

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Want to play along??? Grab a copy of the game list and go watch the video! CHECK OUT THE GAME LIST HERE: www.MILSURPHQ.com CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: MILSURP HQ YOUTUBE The MILSURP HQ team and their trio of informative friends had a friendly game of "Guess the Hammer Prices" with Day 1 of the Poulin Auction using a few dozen selected lots th…

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EP. 178 Con Culture Then and Now 55:37

5M ago55:37

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Pannon and David talk about Cons and their culture. Where it started and how it has changed. And somethings we miss. Somethings we really do NOT miss. What is something you have noticed changed? The Red Bard on History of Yaoi paddles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8yuFmJVwtY Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitc…

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EP 177. Horror Stories 2023 53:19

6M ago53:19

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Vfire, Pannon and David read your horror stories! They are all spooky spooky spooky! Want to share your cosplay horror story or happy story? reach out to our socials: www.cosplaystitchandseam.com Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Thanks to Macee Roberts for the music & David Jeffress for the editing…

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The Naval Rework Beta Has Been Updated 10:17

6M ago10:17

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In this week’s episode we’re discussing the latest changes to the beta and how that will affect gameplay. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

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EP 176. Sportsmanship in Contests 1:22:32

6M ago1:22:32

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Today we have a special guest Oz! We talk about how to win and lose gracefully. What to do when you see a sore loser or how to process your feelings when you yourself have suffered a loss. Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Visit us on our website: www.cosplaystitchandseam.com Want to help out the show? Join ou…

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Ep. 111 - The Neverending Saga of Competitive vs. Casual 1:23:04

6M ago1:23:04

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The title of this episode could just as easily be "This is the Song that Never Ends..." Anyone else remember that song from your childhood? No? Just me? K...😂🤣 There was some interesting discussions on Twitter this past week regarding toxicity in gaming communities, and as is usually the case, some folks brought up the saga of competitive players a…

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EP 175. Welcome to Cosplay Stitch And Seam 59:42

6M ago59:42

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Want a chance to start fresh? Maybe you don't know which episode to show to your friend? In this weeks episode we talk about who we are. Great for anyone new or old wanting to jump in! Want to support the show? Join our Patreon www.patreon.com/cosplaystitch Visit us on our website: www.cosplaystitchandseam.com Want to help out the show? Join our Pa…

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Dennis Kroh | EmpireArms.com chats MILSURP & his book-worthy life--His insane `Nam captures, his famous rock band/touring with legends, his celeb pals- plus Trivia, Myths, Mausers & lots more stories! 2:55:37

6M ago2:55:37

2:55:37

This man needs a book and a movie! Right out of the gate we learn about Dennis' Vietnam captures- PERSONALLY captured (wait until you hear how he got the PU Sniper!) and other firearms in his self-imposed restricted 20 gun collection. We learn how he personally knows about blood pitting effects, starting the passion at 8yo with an Enfield, and why …

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Ep. 110 - Scalpers are...a Good Thing??? 1:27:02

6M ago1:27:02

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This episode may get a little bit...shall we say controversial??? We hope not. But today we talk about a topic that is typically a pretty heated and over zealous topic, especially in the world of TCGs. So today, like always, we invite you to sit back, try to relax...and maybe not blow a blood vessel. 😅 Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible …

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EP. 174 We're Back! 51:55

6M ago51:55

51:55

No we aren't talking about the Stephen Speilberg movie about dinosaurs. We are back from our long hiatus. What have you been up to? A lot of things have changed and most things stayed right where we left them. Speaking of being back. We are a bit rusty. The audio was accidently recorded to the wrong mic. This will be fixed by next episode. Crazy Ex…

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The Path Of The Ocean - A Naval Rework? 35:40

6M ago35:40

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In this week’s episode we’re discussing the newly announced naval rework beta, all of the known changes so far, and how that could fundamentally change the meta of Might mode, as well as how to access the beta. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu…

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Ep. 109 - How Important is Lore in a Trading Card Game? 1:10:43

7M ago1:10:43

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We are back after taking a very brief week hiatus from the podcast, and have another great topic for you this week. This week we're talking all about lore in TCGs, and how important it is (or is it?). Sit back, relax, and don't forget to let us know what you think about this topic as well! Check out our new merch store by visiting the following lin…

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Ep. 108 - Four Awesome TCGs to Check Out with MainDeck Dan 1:43:22

7M ago1:43:22

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This week, we are joined by Dan from the channel MainDeck today! We had a blast talking all things TCGs with Dan, but more specifically, Dan talks about 4 of the most featured trading card games on their channel on todays episode. We hope you sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode! Follow MainDeck Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaindeckGames F…

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Ep. 107 - The ”Natural” Evolution of Card Games and Design 52:48

7M ago52:48

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Another week, another conversation born from a debate/discussion between the two of us during the course of playing a card game 😂. This week, we discuss the "evolution" of a TCG in the game itself and design of the game over time. We discuss a little bit of power creep, gameplay fundamentals, and really whether or not Disney Lorcana is going to hav…

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Cymanti Needs A Buff 8:05

7M ago8:05

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In this week’s episode I take a contentious position and posit that Cymanti deserves a minor buff after the many, many nerfs it has had since release, especially since both Elyrion and Polaris have gotten recent buffs. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu…

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Ep. 106 - The Resource Problem: Reacting to Sam Black’s ”Resources and Game Design” Article 1:07:11

7M ago1:07:11

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This week, we finally talk about Sam Black's article "Resources and Game Design." We briefly mentioned the article in last weeks episode with Todd Anderson, but we wanted to devote an entire episode to the topic. We read through the article in it's entirety, as it is a fairly short article, and give you our opinions on Sam's takes. We hope you enjo…

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Ep. 105 - Disney Lorcana’s Appeal to Magic Players, with Todd Anderson 1:08:46

8M ago1:08:46

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We've got another great episode for you this week! Today, we are talking with Magic: the Gathering veteran and recent Disney Lorcana convert Todd Anderson! Todd has a long history in the MTG community, and has recently started a podcast and YouTube channel focused entirely around Disney Lorcana. We were able to meet Todd and GenCon this year and le…

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German K98k talk with authors Karem & Steves! | PT.2 | Fakes, Fuddlore, SS Rifles, Accessories, Ammo, Recoil, Snipers, Grails, German secrets, and next book talk! 1:49:15

8M ago1:49:15

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PT 2 Here we get right back at it with the fellas about the K98k with a not-so-fast Speed Round, and a discussion on SS Rifles and fakes, accessories, ammo, shooting & recoil, snipers & scopes, Grails, other country use, and most important of all, what the next books are about! We evaluate some pickups and fakes, play TRUTH or FUDD LORE to clarify …

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German K98k talk with authors Karem & Steves! | PT.1 | Interview, book talk, online purchasing, Trivia, Kriegsmodells & tons of questions! 1:40:29

8M ago1:40:29

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PT 1 We get to know the guys, & hear their story of how the book came to be. We also hear about what these fellas collect, and spoiler, it's K98ks. We start hounding them about all things 98k from who made the best, to what they'd change, and find out where they think it ranks vs the contemporaries. We also jump into a little online purchasing, Mit…

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Expanding The Late Game Economy 8:33

8M ago8:33

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In this episode we propose a few new buildings that would help vitalize the late game, utilize otherwise normally empty tiles, and give players more interesting and strategic choices to make without being overly complex for the simplified economy of Polytopia. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6b…

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Ep. 104 - Star Wars Unlimited at GenCon 2023 1:08:14

8M ago1:08:14

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We are continuing last weeks theme of recapping GenCon 2023, and this weeks episode we are talking all about Star Wars Unlimited! We had an amazing time finally playing and demoing Star Wars Unlimited at GenCon this year and we're gonna tell you all about it. We were able to demo the game with one of the designers Aaron Haltom, and we're able to ta…

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Ep. 103 - Disney Lorcana at GenCon 2023 1:13:43

8M ago1:13:43

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We are back from GenCon, and finally back to podcasting! Sorry for the few week hiatus...but GenCon really took a lot out of us! It's great to get back to the grind and back to creating content however. This weeks episode we are talking all about Disney Lorcana at GenCon, and we are joined in studio with a guest! We are joined by Teddy from the Gli…

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Today’s Meta 28:43

8M ago28:43

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In this episode we discuss where we think the current meta of the game is and how it might be a little different for the special tribes compared to the standard ones. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

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Ep. 173 Pride 2023 51:24

9M ago51:24

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We missed Pride and July is time for Wrath. But what does that mean? We talk about how we are trying to help those around us. Represent a better community. And standing up for what we believe. Want to help out the show? Join our patreon: patreon.com/cosplaystitch Or share your cosplay stories by visiting: www.cosplaystitchandseam.com…

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Arms Shows ’Part 2’ (After KC show) | What we saw, heard, handled & bought at the 700+ tbl MVACA arms show | What 25k guns did we play with? Whose PP & Johnson did we both manhandle?+Prices & Fuddlore 37:16

9M ago37:16

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We are back from the 52nd annual Kansas City Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association Arms Show! We survived our first trip to KC and spoiler alert - the show was amazing. One of our buds we met up with EVAN joins us for a recap of the show! We share everything we saw- the prices, the rare & cool stuff, the weird things and discuss all the aweso…

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