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The podcast you didn't know you needed about Gen Con, Origins, PAX Unplugged, the Gygax Industrial Complex and beyond.
On this episode, we are joined by industry legend John Kovalic about his convention within a convention: Dorkstock! If you're going to Gamehole Con, why don't you head upstairs to Kammer's Farm for 4 days of peace and gaming?
You won't want to miss it.
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This episode is for all the publishers out there who are interested in exhibiting at Gen Con but were too afraid
And if you're not a publisher, listen in anyways! It's a window into the world of how the exhibiting sausage gets made.
You won't want to miss it.
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Such good people too. We were honored that they would come on our show.
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On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with Ethan Yen and Lyla Fujiwara. In addition to being great game assignments, they are the organizers of the POC Designers Dinner at Gamehole Con, as well as a bunch of really great seminars that you want to check out this year.
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On this episode, your hosts help you prepare for Gamehole Con 2025! And with the help of Madisonchlorians, we even get some localized tips and tricks from our Aimee of the Pod!
Watch us for the few weeks, as we have 3 more Gamehole episodes coming out soon!
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With Final Three Con badges going on sale this Sunday at 3 pm, your hosts Ben and Quarex felt this was a great time to release our interview with convention organizer, Emily!
With badges likely to sell out in hours instead of days, you'll want to set an alarm!
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Quarex and Ben, traveling to a dozen conventions each quarter so you don't have to.
Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
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This episode your hosts highlight conventions you'll want to check out between now and the end of the year... all in 23 minutes or less!
From the the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast to the Southwest, and even Europe and Asia, you won't want to miss it.
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On this episode, your other host Ben interviews four exhibitors from the exhibit hall floor of Gen Con 2025!
Assimilate yourself to Pirate Borg! Find a new game with your Amigo! And more!
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On this episode, we talk about building a convention calendar to keep track of all your comings and your gamings in 2026 and beyond.
You won't want to miss it.
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It is a darn fine album
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No one forgot to pay the lease on the parking lots. Hardly anyone brought wagons into the exhibit hall. Even onsite bag storage went off without a hitch.
We talk about the almost drama and the room for improvement for Gen Con 2026.
What do you think we missed?
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On the second of our Gen Con reviewisodes, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about everything that isn't the games -- the travel, the food, the vibes, the weather, and of course the auction.
Tune in to hear if you want about Ben's TSA escapades while flying home.
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It's the week after Gen Con, and your hosts Quarex and Ben have recovered from the best four days in gaming β physically, emotionally, and professionally. We're already back with the first of our 4 eps reviewing Gen Con 2025 β and how could we not focus on the games?
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Congratulations, dreamers β you survived the best four days in gaming!
As you return to your regular schedule, your hosts discuss everything you want to know about the road to Gen Con 2026.
Subscribe for updates, because Gen Con is a marathon, not a sprint.
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On Gen Con Eve's Eve, Ben and Quarex cover everything about the convention you still need to know about -- from the traffic to the weather to the Stink to the food trucks.
Dreamers, what songs are you listening to get pumped up for the best four days in gaming?
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With only three days until Gen Con, our hearts are in Indy -- even if our bodies are stuck elsewhere.
This ep highlights exhibitors and events worth checking out, as well as highlighting new games to try, buy or demo.
Tomorrow, we preview everything else Gen Con!
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Cons within cons slip under the radar at Gen Con, like with competitive puzzling, the Film Festival, and especially the Writers Symposium.
Maurice Broaddus joined us to discuss the Symptoms. It's not just for authors, and you can still get tickets for events!
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Gen Con banned luggage, wagons, and strollers not holding an actual human child... Just in the exhibit hall. They've added limited storage options on the 2nd floor of the ICC.
Without much information forthcoming, your hosts try to make sense of this whole change.
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This episode we talk to Bri from the Gen Con Trinket Traders group! This grassroots movement is growing fast, and Bri educates us on trinkets, trading, and the etiquette. It's not too late to do something to participate!
What trinkets are you bringing to Gen Con?
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On this episode, your hosts talk with Matt Shoemaker -- the author of Gathering of Gamers, which will undoubtedly become an instant classic in the growing field of gaming convention literature.
While you listen, dreamers -- what was your favorite Gen Con and why?
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This week, we've helped you prepare for Gen Con, except the one that everyone sleeps on: proper rest.
We talk to Kevin Kulp, game designer by night and sleep consultant by day, about the importance of sleep.
Because you don't want to be this guy on Saturday.
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Your hosts have helped you pack and travel to Indy. Having worked up quite an appetite, we're finding you places to eat.
There's only one way to eat at #GenCon, and we walk you through all six of the only ways.
bonus: diabetes, allergy, and gluten limitations.
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On yesterday's episode, we talked about packing for Gen Con. On this episode, we are talking about getting to Indianapolis.
No matter whether you're driving, flying, taking a train, or flapping your arms, you'll definitely want to listen in for our advice.
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With 24 days left until Gen Con, your hosts are kicking off our annual prepisodes that will help you get ready for the next four days in gaming.
First up--we're talking everything you need to know to get packed to travel to Indy.
You won't want to miss it
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2 years ago, Quarex and Ben finished editing the first 8 episodes of our show. We sent the episodes to friends to ensure that the show sounded good.
To celebrate year 2's, we asked Alex Kammer of Gamehole Con. He's a big enough fan of the show to join us.
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On this episode, Quarex and Ben deliver our thoughts about Origins Game Fair 50 -- all in thirty minutes or less!
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On this episode, Ben and Quarex talk with some publishers and event organizers who attend both Origins and Gen Con!
You won't want to miss it... Or the two before it for that matter!
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