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Welcome to Stay Cool, Geek. How’s your mid-life crisis going? Are you running around aimlessly trying to dodge all the various daily challenges that come at you, out of nowhere, and with no end in sight? If you're like us, life can sometimes feel like a looping level of Robotron 2084. And as we try endlessly to be the hero of our own story, helping those around us and ourselves- all we really want to do is dig through an old box of comic books, play some online games with friends, watch a mi ...
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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Dragon Quest FM

BJ Keeton and Austin King

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Let's talk about and obsess over Dragon Quest! The 35-year-old JRPG series has its hooks in us, and we're okay with that. Austin played through the whole series in a single year and is blogging about it, and Beej is discovering and adoring the series right on his heels. From character spotlights to deep dives into mainline games and more, we hang out each week to rave about Dragon Quest and celebrate the series! Like all Geek to Geek shows, we try to keep a clean rating. DQ is about fun for ...
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Natural Ones

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An unbalanced D&D campaign following a group of alternative "heroes" on their adventures through an original world. This is a relatively unedited play-through podcast that is presented bi-weekly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naturalones/support
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Obsessive Comics Disorder stars Chris and his best friend Philip - two crazy geeks that have done everything from going to comic book conventions to hosting Nerf gun wars in their front yards. Each week, they sit down and joke about all the geeky things that they are into - from Comics to Board Games, Movies, TV, and everything else in between.
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Remedial Role

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Do you want to learn about Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition? Do you play D&D and want to know more? Are you a student that wants to start your own game? Do you just want to have a fun and clean D&D podcast to listen to? This is the podcast for you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-obsessive-geek/support
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Welcome to Deep Space Pride! Mike Thurlow and Johnson Lee are two self-professed gay geeks who love to obsess over Star Trek - join us as we talk about some of our favorite episodes, revel as yet another new series is announced, and ramble on about some off topic content. And maybe once in a while, we'll simply talk about living as two gay guys in New York City.
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Fanaddicts

Roddenberry Entertainment

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Fanaddicts is a weekly podcast that explores unique obsessions and the celebrities obsessed with them. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment and hosted by Clare Kramer and David Magidoff, each week we follow a special guest down the rabbit hole of their favorite fixation – whether that be woodworking, puppetry, baking bread, or zorbing (yep, it’s a real thing). This is the podcast that understands everyone, even your favorite celebrity, is a Fanaddict about something.
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Super Rage Bros

Corey Roberts

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Corey and Dustin discuss anything nerd related, from movies and comics to video games and cartoons. We also dive into current news and rumors revolving around the geek and nerd world.
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CALL or TEXT with your hot topics and trends! 201-762-4256 (USA) Every week, 4 out of 13+ hosts from AllGames Radio, GeekyAntics Network and beyond get together to discuss what's trending on social media, geek culture, and life as a whole. Topics will vary from week to week and the hosts will never know what everyone is bringing to the table. It's Knuckleballer Radio on a grander scale.. And we're totally, well, mostly unscripted. We'll cover everything from comics to video games to music to ...
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Are you sick of dieting and want to learn to find food freedom? Do you dream about the day you can stop obsessing over food? Are you done playing the comparison game and wish you could just love your body already? Well, you’re in the right place. The SociEATy podcast is hosted by Registered Dietitian and food freedom expert, Colleen Christensen. Colleen ditched dieting for good and became an intuitive eater after years of being controlled by food rules and restrictions. Now, she is dedicated ...
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This week, we're finishing up our DQ6 deep dive, and talking about vocations and monsters. Austin talks about flying on a bed, watching Little Nemo, and being scared of children's cartoons (and Beej doesn't judge because he is, too.) You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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What were the ups & downs of Gen Con? Pretty standard, but I doubt you really want to hear about Chris’ elevator rides. Instead, we go through the highlights of Gen Con 2024 and all the cool stuff that was there. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies interview? You can now save by using our affiliate cod…
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In this conversation, Coop and Weasel discuss the topic of grading collectibles, specifically sports cards, comics, and action figures. They cover the main grading companies, such as PSA, CGC, and AFA, and explain the purpose of grading as a way to establish the value and authenticity of collectibles. They also discuss the factors that go into grad…
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The conversation covers various topics including current interests, Game of Thrones, action figures, the Brat Pack, and personal reflections. The hosts discuss their current interests, including TV shows like House of the Dragon and Earthworm Jim. They also talk about their preferences for action figure brands and their disappointment with the qual…
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During the conversation, the hosts discuss the top three things they did during COVID. They talk about hobbies and activities they picked up, such as baking, golfing, and smoking meats. They also mention their involvement in selling action figures, writing screenplays, and collecting and selling sports cards and comic books. The hosts share their e…
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The big news of the week is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The hosts have mixed reactions to this news, with one being excited and the other being skeptical. They discuss the potential storyline and how RDJ’s return could work. They also talk about the challenges of making a good Fantastic Four movie …
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In this conversation, Coop, Hod, and Weasel discuss Hod’s midlife crisis and his passion for collecting action figures. They talk about Hod’s involvement in a band, his recent purchases, and the emotional attachment he has to certain figures. They also touch on topics like the controversy between cloth and plastic accessories, the value of action f…
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Welcome to Stay Cool, Geek. How’s your mid-life crisis going? Are you running around aimlessly trying to dodge all the various daily challenges that come at you, out of nowhere, and with no end in sight? We’re in an looping Robotron 2084 simulation. And as we try endlessly to be the hero of our own story, helping those around us and ourselves- all …
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In this episode I'm joined by Geoff Wilson and we break down the movie The Menu (2022) which I've seen 3 times and each experience has been a totally different one. We talk about the idea of Greatness in the arts, whether the sacrifice is worth it in the end, how to stay happy as an artist as well as figuring out why we do the things we do. It's a …
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This week, we're catching up about GenCon and that leads to a discussion on TTRPGs and (mostly) card games. We talk about Pokémon, MTG, and Disney Lorcana - as well as the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest card games we have, plus some stuff about Dragonsbane, the LOTR card game, D&D, and a whole lot more. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/D…
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In this episode I'm joined by Dayvid, the second half of the Won Nothing podcast as well as a rising star in the paranormal community via his page Down The Rabbit Hole on Instagram! Initially I brought Dayvid on the pod to do a Tiny Joys episode but we just got chatting and next thing I knew it had been an hour and we had been getting DEEP on some …
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Wizards of the Coast now has a video game centric CEO - I’m sure that will fix all of their problems . Also, play D&D in a Victorian era, and the Mistborn book series gets a new deckbuilding game. Then, we’ve got Carol Mertz, one of the lead game designers for Exploding Kittens on the show! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/…
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In this episode I'm joined by The Duchess of Death - Amanda Goodwin, 1/2 of the Won Nothing Podcast who were kind enough to host me a couple of months ago, so now it's my turn to repay the favour! Amanda's Tiny Joys Little fish in pools of water that collect during rainy season Neighbour's bird calls during the day Baby lizards that find their way …
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In this episode, the fellas Big Socra-tays and Big Plate-o wax lyrical on Matt's first Funday Laughs gig, Standard Hoss Behaviour, eating McDonald's, Hosses in Politics, William Taft literally changing the health exam for presidents, which NZ politicians we could beat in a fight, Trump's assassination attempt, and the Tenacious D fallout afterwards…
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Seán Tinker is BACK and he brings us through his Tiny Joys. If you haven't, go back and listen to his previous episode about how to make it as a musician. Seán Tinker's Tiny Joys Harsh Lessons Misheard/misunderstood lyrics Reoccurring numbers Overanalysing films Follow Seán on Insta HERE Fill out the Ruddle Me This! Survey HERE…
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Are we past the COVID boom of Board Games? People say Magic is dying, yet the sales numbers claim otherwise, and if apocalypses are your thing, we’ve got a wargame for you! Plus, Brad Talton from Level 99 Games joins us to talk about these things and show off Spooktacular, their upcoming horror Kickstarter! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswor…
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This week, we're chatting about the bosses and villains in DQ6. From a dude named Garrett to a super boss and everything in-between, we try to mention our favorite bosses - and some of yours, too. Thanks to everyone who sent us their favorite fight! You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…
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In this episode I'm joined by Alan McElroy, Irish born comedian currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand. He runs the incredibly popular Crack Up Quiz Nights, Crack Up Comedy Nights, Booze & Craic Comedy Nights and does a whole lot more I'm sure! I'd been wanting to pick Alan's brain forever so this was an awesome opportunity to me and I'm very …
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In this episode I'm joined by a good friend Seán Tinker who's recently made the jump to being a full time entertainer like myself. I had so many questions for Seán about how he makes a living, how he got started, what was his breaking point to quitting the day job, etc. so it was awesome to be able to sit down with him and pick his brain. It's a gr…
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We're continuing our deep dive into Dragon Quest VI this week, discussing characters and the main DQ6 cast. Some spoilers are in this episode. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM Check out Magic Mind with code DragonLT20 at magicmind.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dragonquest/support…
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In this episode I'm joined by Liv McKenzie, one of the new generation of comics in NZ well on her way to becoming a massive star. Easily my biggest comedic guest on the pod so far, so it's a very exciting day for me! We had a chat about what Liv has been up to post-comedy-fest, why it's important to keep yourself grounded as an entertainer and then…
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X-Wing flies off into the sunset, we get a look at the new books for D&D, and apparently you all are buying a lot of toys. No guest this week, so we take a look at all the stuff that released during Free RPG Day! Also, apparently there’s a Renshaw Rant about 40K. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies int…
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This week, we're chatting about all the latest DQ3 remake news, the collector's edition, the quality-of-life improvements, and a whole lot more. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM Visit Magicmind.com/DragonLT20 to get up to 48% off your first order! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dragonquest…
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Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! In this episode the dons of Hoss Town put together their personal list of Mt Hossmore, 4 of the greatest hosses who represent the hossest of the hoss. Taylor’s List Jack Black Andy Ruiz John Pinette Samoa Joe Matt’s List Andre the giant John Goodman Shaq - Charles Barkley Hagrid Honourable…
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Fill out the survey about the show HERE! Episode 70 already, blimey! If there was a comedy guild award for milking my previous content until it was long dry, I'd be the undisputed winner many years running. I watched the movie Contagion a couple of weeks ago and it got me thinking about the pandemic again and I'd always wanted to do a comedy specia…
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This week, we're celebrating 5 years as a podcast with a special Q&A from our listeners. We talk about DQ a lot, but also touch on questions about old wooden ships and favorite sandwiches. Plus, our favorite moments from the last five years and a whole lot more. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Support this podcast: htt…
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We had a lot of stuff to talk about at the end of Episode 242 of Boards & Swords, and we decided to keep streaming live and make our "Bonus Bits" free to non-patrons as well! Enjoy this? Then check out our Patreon below! Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is o…
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Fill out the survey about the show HERE! In this episode I'm joined by my good friend Anto Martin and we discuss the concept of "Done Is Better Than Perfect", a philosophy I've been working very hard to live by lately rather than getting bogged down in perfection and then projects never getting finished. Anto's someone I greatly respect who has ach…
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Privateer Press sold the Warmachine IP? Adepticon is changing cities? And there’s a Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG coming? Plus, Andrew Fischer from Earthborne Games (https://earthbornegames.com/) is here to talk about making board games with as little environmental impact as possible. We don’t need no stinking shrink wrap here! Join us on Discord! https:/…
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Shockingly, Mike and Johnson have different thoughts when it comes to the Discovery finale. At this point, we're publishing once a month! But life is busy and full of the unexpected. It's definitely been a long road and we're not sure how we got here, but Star Trek Discovery is over. On this week's episode, we talk about the series finale, "Life, I…
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Fill out the survey about the show HERE! This week I'm joined by stand up comedian, fledgling journalist and just all around lovely guy, Brodie Hunter! We have a chat about his studies as a journalist and then move onto talking about Reality TV, we chat about the early days of MTV's reality tv programs, keeping up with the kardashians, jersey shore…
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It's the first episode of our Dragon Quest 6 deep dive! This week, we're talking about the development and history of the game. Plus, which platform is best to play it on and which we'd recommend the most (they're actually different answers for a very good reason). You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Support this podcast: …
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This week I'm joined by Anna of Paint & Sip, a lovely wee art studio in Christchurch's Arts Center where you can come along and join in on fun and social painting classes where you can also have a bevvy or two. Anna has been a joy to chat with on the couple of occasions I've been into her studio so I feel very lucky she gave up some of her very bus…
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This week we're chatting about the announcements (or lack thereof) from Dragon Quest Day 2024. Plus, SNES game collections, DQ3 remake leaks and rumors, and a solid two minutes about mayonnaise jars. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dragonquest/support…
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Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! Content Warning: The fellas discuss the Drake/Kendrick beef which alludes to some alleged misconduct, as well as Baby Reindeer which deals with some really heavy subject matter, as well as a bit towards the end about terrorism which contains death, mayhem and self harm references. Jesus, w…
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Charn Williams is back with a vengeance and we talk about her Tiny Joys, it's another fun filled frolic through topics such as oodies, when is it people watching vs perving, how many beverages can one person have on the go at once, and why I suspect Charn is secretly a cat masquerading as a human. Charn Williams's Tiny Joys: my oodies People watchi…
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This week, we're back with our annual Dragon Quest Day predictions and hopes for 2024. We want merch! We want DQ12 updates! We want a DQ3 remake release date! We want a lot of things but kind of expect nothing (always best to be cautious, right?). Plus, Dragon Quest baseball caps! You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Suppor…
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This week I'm joined by Auckland based stand up comedian Ocean Denham and she brought 5 tiny joys to the show. We ended up getting into some great tangents about entertaining children, being labeled the "picky" eater as a kid, and why whenever you have a fringe, it's a sign that things aren't going well. (I currently have a fringe) Ocean has a show…
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There’s a game on Kickstarter called “Toothead”? Warhammer is coming after your wallet more, and someone’s wallet is $3 million lighter after buying a magic card. Plus, we’ve got Patrick Leder from Leder Games (https://ledergames.com/) here to talk about what they’ve got coming up in 4 letter-titled games! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandsword…
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This week, we've got one of our classic episodes pulled from our History of DQ deep dive. We discuss the release of Dragon Quest III and how it became such a cultural phenomenon in Japan - and how its legacy still lives on today. You can support this podcast at Patreon.com/DragonQuestFM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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This week I'm joined by my good friend and comedic colleague, Charn Williams where she talks us through the process of what it was like to donate a kidney here in NZ. Charn has a great memory for the details and took me through every step of the process with heaps of laughs along the way. If you'd like to learn more information about the Kidney exc…
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And after another unexpected break, we find out that we have four episodes of Discovery to catch up on! This is fine. April is but a distant memory, and we find ourselves in May - with Memorial Day right around the corner! Unfortunately, this means that we have NOT been keeping up with recording, and before you know it we have a backlog. But not to…
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It's just over a week since a year to the day I left my previous job to work as a comedian full time. It's been a year of ups and downs and I've learnt a lot, most of which I tried to document in this episode of the podcasts. The questions I covered: Did I make any money this year? How much of my runway have I used? How has my lifestyle changed? Ho…
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This week, we have some fun with DQFM Bingo sent in by a listener. Then we discuss the latest DQ12 News, some Square Enix things that may affect DQ3 remake, and what the heck is going on with DQ lately? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dragonquest/support
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Now you can buy Asmodee instead of them buying things? Or, use Roll20 in your discord server? Or play the tabletop game of the video game of a tabletop game? Sounds like it’s been a busy news cycle - plus Keith from Thunderworks Games (https://thunderworksgames.com) is here to talk about the new games they have got coming soon! Join us on Discord! …
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Stoked to be finally sitting down with Chris Ingham, a comedian from the Manawatū region of NZ and chatting about Ultra Marathon Running. I have an aunt and uncle who are into this so it was great to chat with someone about it. Don't think I'll be partaking in it any time soon, although I've been training to try and hit the city 2 surf 6km run next…
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Now your epic political fantasy games can be tiny, the Monopoly movie we all saw coming is actually happening, and of course there's a DC version of Marvel United coming. Also, Kit from Game Envy stops by to talk about their latest kickstarter and all the other cool painting accessories they have at Game Envy (https://gameenvy.net/) Join us on Disc…
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