This week, Mat and Joel (aka The Diced Onion) dive deep into Citizens of the Spark, where players build cities powered by invention, teamwork, and probably some questionable safety standards. To pair with all that mad science energy, we’re watching The Island of Dr. Moreau — a movie so bonkers it makes you wonder who let the monkey have final cut?
We talk about the fine line between creativity and chaos, what makes a “good” citizen, and why Marlon Brando’s ice bucket hat might just be cinema’s greatest invention.
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In this episode, Mat, Jason, and Jim take on Vantage, the hot new release from Stonemaier Games, and dive into the prehistoric chaos of Adam Driver’s 65. But the real highlight? A special interview with Jamey Stegmaier himself—where he not only shares insights on design and publishing but also drops a surprise announcement about a brand-new Stonemaier game.
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Mat and Andrew are joined by guest host Tom from Tabletop Misfits to tackle a futuristic double feature. First, they review Skyrise, the city-building board game of lofty ambitions and dazzling skylines. Then, they dive into Elysium, Neill Blomkamp’s high-concept sci-fi about class divides, orbital utopias, and questionable accents. Can these visions of the future hold up under scrutiny—or do they come crashing down to earth?
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In this episode, Isaac and Andrew dive 6 feet deep into Ofrenda, one of Gen Con’s hottest new releases, and pair it with Pixar’s Coco. From honoring ancestors at the table to celebrating family on screen, we explore whether both the game and the movie capture themes of memory, tradition, and connection.
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Mat is joined by Joel “The Diced Onion” Karpowitz and Isaac to relive their Gen Con 2025 adventures! From crowded halls to hot new game releases, they share highlights, surprises, and all the buzz from the biggest board game convention in North America. If you couldn’t make it to Gen Con, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with stories, laughter, and a rundown of the games everyone’s talking about.
This week, Mat is joined by Shawn Holt from Allies or Enemies as they brave the cold corporate void of the moon. We review Shackleton Base, a heavy euro full of modularity and power rangers? Then we shift gears into Duncan Jones’ Moon (2009), a smart, moody sci-fi about clones, and the creeping dread of isolation. It’s a journey through lunar burnout, questionable ethics and a monotone AI robot named Gerty.
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On This episode, things get just a little steamy when Mat and Andrew are joined by special guest Joel Karpowitz (a.k.a. The Diced Onion) for a walk on the wild side! We explore the woodland matchmaking of Forest Shuffle and the heartfelt chaos of Where the Wild Things Are.
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This week, we saddle up and deal in with a rootin’-tootin’ review of Tiny Epic Western, the pocket-sized showdown full of poker hands, posse placement, and resource wranglin’. Then we take a sharp turn from cardboard saloons to cinematic bloodbaths with a look at Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained. From silent showdowns to explosive vengeance, we’re talking westerns in all their gritty glory — both tiny and epic.
Strap in for a wild ride across the galaxy! In this episode, we dive into the interstellar engine-building chaos of Andromeda’s Edge — and we’re not alone. We’re joined by the game’s designers, Luke and Maximus Laurie, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a sci-fi epic on your tabletop. Then, we drop into the bug-blasting madness of Starship Troopers, where satire meets space marines in the goriest recruitment video ever made. It’s faction-building, alien-smashing, and resource-optimizing mayhem — and yes, we’re doing our part.
This episode takes us deep into the West Kingdom, where we scheme, build, and tax our way through Architects of the West Kingdom. Then things get heavier as we unpack Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel — a gripping and grim tale of honor, injustice, and conflicting truths. Fair warning: the movie discussion tackles some dark subject matter, but we handle it with care and thoughtfulness. Medieval intrigue, moral dilemmas, and worker placement — what more could you want?
In this episode, Mat and guest host Isaac dive into the sleek, strategic world of the 2-player card game Compile, does it compute or crash?
Then they shift gears into sci-fi cinema with a review of Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049. Neon dreams, AI angst, and plenty of opinions await.
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Mat is joined by special guest host Ryan James as we discuss our favorite small games and the instant classic Everything Everywhere All At Once.
While Jason is off on vacation using his multipass, Mat has invited Andrew Stiles to join the conversation about the exciting new release, Galactic Cruise! We have a special treat this episode, as we've got guest appearances from the talented designers behind Galactic Cruise. Join us as we journey to Fhloston Paradise to meet Corbon Dallas, Leeloo, and Ruby Rhod, and dive into discussions about the cult classic space opera, "The Fifth Element." Tune in for an exciting ride!
With the recent death of Val Kilmer, we decided to drop our previously recorded episode featuring the classic western Tombstone and what better game to pair it with than Western Legends!
Mat attended Nerdfest in Novi, Michigan on the weekend.
Listen for a rapid fire breakdown of all the games he played and purchased!
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On this episode Mat and Jason discuss the critically acclaimed Robert Eggers gothic horror Nosferatu as well as a great little two player game which pins Dracula against the famed vampire hunter Van Helsing. Will evil prevail? Listen and find out!
Its awards season and as the Oscars approach we sat down and discussed everything Oscars: Nominations, predictions, favorites etc...
Keeping in theme our feature game review is Hollywood 1947.
I swear i'm not a commie!!
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Andrew Stiles joins Jason and Mat to review the original Kickstarter, "Viticulture" and have paired with a chat about the 2008 film "Bottle Shock".
Mat and Jason run down their top 5 games and top 10 movies of 2024.
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