After almost 100 episodes, Quarex and Ben revisit our episode on floating cities dedicated to gaming ... Cruise cons! This time, we're joined by Yet Another Ben (@rangerrick.bsky.social), who is one the Mike Carrs of JoCo Cruises. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

We're already over 25,000 events at Gen Con this year. Did you review all of them yet? Luckily, we did, and we recorded our highlights based upon your favorite flavor of Gen Con. Dreamers, what events are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Much like this stink of nerdery, the Gen Con event catalog dropped on Sunday to much fanfare. On Tuesday, we'll release our episode on the events we think you want to know about. In the meantime, enjoy this short episode on the wish list process. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

We talk with Yoshi, director of gaming for Balticon! The convention is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with special guest Jim Butcher! Gaming was there in the beginning, and it's still here! Listen to hear about the chest burster fights & dire weasels! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts Ben and Quarex run through a whole host of conventions you can attend from May 1 through Labor Day weekend! From Beefy Wizard Con to Dragon*Con, there's so much gaming you can do! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

This was a fun EP that your other host Ben recorded with our friends of the pod!

Find out what your other host Ben has been up to besides the pod!

Holy bat-episode 200! For our last celebration of a century of episodes, we brought on Peter Adkison. For this celebration, we traveled across the pond to speak with Richard and Tony from @ukge.bsky.social. Listen in and hear about the birth, weddings, and games! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, we are speaking with Josh of Gamehole Con! Learn how he got into gaming, how he dug into the Gamehole, and how you can submit events for Gamehole Con 2026! You don't need to be an economist to forecast another great Gamehole! (It doesn't hurt.) shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts have a single th-re(e)viewisode for Gary Con, Awesome Con, and AdeptiCon. Listen in for: -forgotten names! -Firefly reboots! -Hummingbirds! -Ben T. Barackus! -Little mans! -Rasslin mans! -BattleTech Podz! You won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

While your hosts recover from the gauntlet of March conventions, we got to interview Wes Allen of @dmtales.bsky.social! Listen in to find out about his convention, Ecclesicon, and why you should check out his YouTube channel! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

@pattonoswalt.bsky.social this a very different Death Bed (consumption of people optional) anim-ttrpg.itch.io/death-bed-an...

As your hosts continue through March Madness, we are honored to be joined by Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan. We discuss his past work and the Irish convention scene -- and his latest project, the DIE Metadungeon... Coming to crowdfunding next month for Megadungeon Month! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Listen in to this episode to learn how you can have a big time at the premier American little mans con -- AdeptiCon! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

The snow may still be falling, but it's already time to start making plans for Gamehole Con! The hotel block opens Monday, 3/16... Which can only mean one thing -- it's time to get on it! Not sure where to start? Why not listen to our podcast! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about the shuttles, the parking, the events, the seminars, and the signatures of Gary Con XVIII. Listen in to help make this convention the one of your dreams. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

After the housing lottery disappointment this Sunday, your hosts Quarex and Ben are back to talk about ways to get better housing at Gen Con this year. What about you, dreamers? How are you planning to get that hotel of your dreams come July? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

The housing lottery has come and gone. Dreams have been made, and hopes have been shattered. If you held a winning ticket, where are you staying? If you didn't get a room, how is this making you feel? Sound off in the comments below. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

You don't have to start on a big show, write a big show, or even be The Big Show to have a great time at Gary Con XVIII. Just listen to our podcast and get everything you need to know in order to celebrate a life well gamed this month. But also #playPirateBorg shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Whether it's your 1st or your 15th Gen Con, two key days are when badges go on sale and the day of the housing lottery. As both occur later this month, your hosts have released an episode on this process. Are you excited to buy badges and brave the housing lottery? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, Quarex and Ben review the podcaster's dozen of conventions we attended from September through the end of the year. Listen in to learn where we went! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Rarely do you find a Quarex and a Ben in the same location at the is same time. When you do, you know it's gotta be something special. Listen in for our review of Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo 3! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Steve Jackson Games is bringing a new edition of Munchkin to the tabletop through BackerKit, and you can bet your bottom dollar your hosts got an interview with the line developer Will Schoonover. Listen in to hear why it's been 25 years coming. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

It's January 2026, which means it's time for early event submission for #GenCon! Listen in as your hosts Quarex and Ben discuss how to submit and how to make your event the best it can be! What events are you looking forward to playing in Indy this year? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

The third Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo is coming in less than two weeks — are you ready? In 20 minutes, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about the events, seminars, and special guests that are getting us stoked for PAGE 3! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

This week, Quarex and Ben stuff the last of of our #GenConTent into your stocking, hung over your game table in eager anticipation of a 2026 filled with conventions where you'll play games, both new and old, with dear friends and new companions. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Convention attendance is rarely as zero sum a game as when PAX Unplugged decides to hold its show the same weekend as BoardGameGeek hosts BGG Con annually. With the help of a dreamer, we were still able to provide coverage at the biggest gameslibrarycon out there! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

During this cold snap w/o conventions, Quarex and Ben have turned on the hot stove to discuss all the conventions that you'll want to attend during the first four months of 2026! Whether you're in Duluth, Columbus, Baltimore, or Ahmedaba, you'll want to listen in! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Artfriend of the pod @jpcoovert.bsky.social is running a sale for zines and his hardback book, Dragon Town and the Darkness Below! (The adventure makes for fun bedtime reading material for your actual human children as well as a great adventure path.) Check it out -- it ends today! jpcoovert.com

Currently, the team is recovering from our escapades to PAX Unplugged and BGG Con. Don't fret -- we're releasing our live recording from Saturday night of Gen Con so you can get your convention fix over Thanksgiving week! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

As the Ventures instruct, you will want to walk, not run, to PAX Unplugged 2025! Get in line to listen to everything that you will want to know ahead of this weekend! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

While June seems like practically an end of the school year away, we already have things to do in November and December to get ready for Origins Game Fair! Listen in as Quarex and Ben handle the hot stove season of our favorite summer conventions! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Are you looking for ways to take Gen Con experience up to 11? Look no further than the VIG badge! The window to apply closes on December 1. Go to the Gen Con VIG page to throw your hat into the ring! And if you're on the fence, listen to our latest VIG episode! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, we interview some great creators and designers who are going to be at PAX Unplugged this year, including: - Nicole from Kickstarter - Stephen from Roll For Combat - Loudmouth Leo Larynx from SRG Universe Listen in to learn more and get excited! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Friends of the pod Wet Ink Games are Kickstarting a reprint of their great setting book, Into the Cess and Citadel. Your other host Ben picked up a copy back at Gen Con 2024, and it's amazing nightmare fuel if you're looking to run an urban fantasy RPG campaign. www.kickstarter.com/projects/wet...

Big conventions are a marathon, not a sprint. This year, PAX Unplugged is the same weekend as the Philly Marathon, which will create confusion and frustration for attendees. Listen in as your hosts provide marathon information slightly faster than the speed of Gabe and Tycho. tinyurl.com/mr2ywtwr

While PAX Unplugged updates at the speed of Tycho and Gabe, you can't wait to get ready for your trip to Philly later this month. Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday. You won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

This episode is our autumnal evaluation of the convention that seems to have it all -- industry legends, up and comers, organized play, and free parking! It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI. Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Before Gamehole, we got to speak with Ron and Phil from PAGE (January 15-18). 100 special guests. 1000+ events. 2 of your hosts in attendance. $10 off with coupon code "dreamer". What else do you want? Get your badges now cuz you won't want to miss it! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

With Gamehole Con starting Thurs, your hosts have recorded this episode to get you hyped for the fun, games, and the wardening of the Eastern Marches. Listen in to find out about the events + seminars with tickets still for sale - because you won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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!! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...