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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

In "All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions," your hosts Ben and Quarex discuss how to prepare for, how to get to, and how to have the best time at gaming conventions. We interview the people who attend, exhibit, and yes even run gaming conventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:30

Episode 89: Laboring Our Way Through Fall Convention...

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2024/11/19

On this episode, Ben and Quarex talk about the conventions they attended this fall that don't rhyme with Namevole John. This includes: Vintage Computer Festival Midwest in Schaumburg, WI (link) Flat Con in Bloomington-Normal, IL (link)Save Against Fear (link), organized by the Bodhana Group (link)Let us know on social media what convention you've attended since Gamehole Con! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:37

Episode 88: Our Very Important Guest, Mike Boozer

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2024/11/12

On this episode, we are elated to talk with Mike Boozer about the Gen Con VIG Program. The Gen Con Very Important Gamer Program (link) is a way to supercharge your Gen Con experience. While the badge is pricey, we talk with Mike about all the ways that the VIG Badge and VIG Companion badges provide bang for your buck. Tickets are limited each year, and you'll want to email VIG@gencon.com between November 15 and December 15 to throw your name in the ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Episode 87: Madison WI's Interviewhole

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2024/11/05

While at Gamehole Con 2024, our Alternate Social Media Aimee recorded about 10 interviews. These five recordings are curated from the following exhibitors: Michelle from Crafted, a girl-powered, coffee-fueled decor designer…with a laser and questionable power tools (link)Susan from Delvingwood, who durable, affordable, gaming gear for roleplayers, wargamers, and board gamers (link)Jason from Drink the Paint, a creative dynamo with a dark sense of humor (link) Jim from Dyna Maps, who merges

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26:51

Episode 86 - The Whole Gamehole Experience

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2024/10/29

With the help of alternate social media intern, Aimee, your hosts recap their experience at Gamehole Con 2024 in autumnal Madison, WI. This episode is jammed pack with commentary about the games, the vendors, and you guessed it — the dreamers that made Gamehole such a blast to attend. Unless you were stuck in Maryland, and also have to fill out the episode summary. And you're not known to be exceedingly bitter about missing things like this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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28:15

Episode 85: Live Recording from Gen Con 2024

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2024/10/22

On Saturday, August 3, Ben and Quarex recorded a live episode from Meeting Room 12 of Lucas Oil Stadium, where we were joined by many dreamers who bought tickets (or handed us generics). This is the first half of that episode, where we discuss Gen Con 2024 in the moment — the second half of the episode lives exclusively in the hearts and minds of those in attendance. Enjoy this episode while Quarex and our growing team of social media interns recover from Gamehole Con. Hosted on Acast. See

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14:50

Episode 84: The Isthmus of Gamehole Con

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2024/10/15

Did you know that All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions has a Discord? Join up here to meet your heroes while you still can: https://discord.gg/q6hkw5YSCbIn our precapisode of the very imminent Gamehole Con, your hosts Ben and Quarex get you ready for the next four days of gaming in Madison, WI. In a brisk 15 minutes, we're talking:ParkingBusesThe weather insideThe weather outsideFood of the submarinal varietyFood of the pizzanal varietyFood that's the very bratbest and bratwurstNepalese

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Episode 83: Gen Con 2024 Exhibit Hall Interviews, Part 2

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2024/10/10

When he wasn't donating blood or running far too many games, your other host Ben interviewed a number of vendors on the exhibit hall floor. Given the long form nature of some of these chats, we picked three interviews for this episode:WizKids (link)Deck of Player Safety (link)Plus One Exp (link)/ RPG Zine Club (link) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 82: Gen Con 2024 Exhibit Hall Interviews, Part 1

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2024/10/08

When he wasn't posting pictures of the convention or helping coordinate our live podcast recording, Substitute Social Media Intern Brian interviewed a number of vendors from the exhibit hall floor. We picked five interviews for this episode: Baird Crafted (link)The Bracer's Initiative (link)Gen Con Games Library (link)Lost Boy Games (link)Tabletop Tycoon (link) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:10

Episode 81: Early Bird Specials with Origins and...

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2024/10/01

Dreamers, important news has rustled your hosts from our brief hibernation after Gen Con. Origins Game Fair (link), held in Columbus in June, as well as Super MAG Fest (link), held in the Washington DC area in January, both announced their schedules for badges, hotels, and event submissions. As one or more of your hosts should be at these conventions, we want to make sure you're well informed so you can attend. Additionally, we also run down our Dreamer recaps of Dragon Con, held back in August and

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Episode 80 - The Earliest Line for PAX Unplugged

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2024/09/24

On this episode, Quarex and Ben start to get you ready for PAX Unplugged, the Penny Arcade Experience convention in Philadelphia, PA from December 6-8! Because the convention doesn't have its events in gear quite yet, your other host is focusing on what you can get ready for -- whether it's the travel to and around the City of Brotherly Love, parking your Titularmobile downtown, buying a full-price badge for you and your children (except on Sunday), and anything else that you need to know now

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Episode 79 – The Madison Sized Hole Where Games Go

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2024/09/17

On this episode, Ben and Quarex preview GAMEHOLE CON in Madison, WI from October 17-20. Quarex will be in attendance with Alternate Social Media Intern AimeeMadison Airport (link)Alliant Energy Center (link)Hotels by the Convention Center (link)Parking at the Gamehole (link)Badge Registration (link)Events! (link)Dealer Hall List (link)If you're also attending Gamehole, let us know through social media! We'll be back with a precapisode in October ahead of the convention! Hosted on Acast. See

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23:03

Episode 78: Ketchup on Recent Gaming Conventions

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2024/09/10

On this episode, Ben and Quarex regale our dreamers about conventions we've attended since May 2024 that isn't called Gen Con or Origins. These include:Fargo Core Con (link)CONvergence (link)Kitsunekon (link)Risu Con (link)Phoenix Con (link)Coulee Con (link)Also mentioned in this episode:Shuffle Dungeons from Zero Strategy Games (link)The Silver Throat Himself, Keith David (link)Keeper's Den Tables (link to Facebook)Player Card Holders for your Actual Human Child and Others in your Life (link)

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Episode 77: Quad Con Man

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2024/09/03

On this episode, we interview John Wells, who is the beating heart behind Quarex's favorite roaming convention — QUAD CON. In addition to regaling us with stories about this convention, we learn just how many shows John goes to all around the world.If you're interested in running games, or showing up as a vendor, you can reach out to John via the Quad Con website (https://quadcitycon.com/).You can also attend at the following locations (updated regularly as Quad Con books new shows):September 8

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Episode 76: Fall into Gaming Conventions!

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2024/08/27

With Origins, Gen Con and Dragon Con done and dusted by September 2, what's a poor gamer to do? Why, find some autumn gaming conventions to attend!On this episode, we talk about: WGG Con, Westchester NY - August 31-September 1 (link)Tabletop Scotland, Edinburgh UK - September 6-8 (link)Cuse Con, Syracuse NY - September 19-22 (link)Granite State Comic Con, Manchester NH - September 20-21 (link)Edmonton Expo, Edmonton CA - September 19-22 (link)Barrage 2024, Havre de Grace, MD - September 27-28

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Episode 75: The First Annual GOTCs

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2024/08/23

On this episode, we give out the eight six inaugural GOTCs for our games of the convention. These are in part voted on by our dreamers at large, who we saw playing all through Gen Con and maybe Origins? We also give our Judge's Spotlight for those near and dear to our hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 74: Gen Con Drama, 2024 Edition

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2024/08/22

In this episode, your hosts break down the drama, scandals, and even pain points from our time at Gen Con 2024. Such topics include: The Gate 10 Eviction Housing Block CancellationsCounterfeit Blackmoor? Infamous judging at the Secret Lair Tournament True Dungeon PricingGen Con Beer You won't want to miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 73: One Step Beyond the Convention

All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions ·

2024/08/21

Hey you, don't listen to that, listen to this. This is the heavy, heavy monster pod -- the nuttiest pod around. So if you've come in off Maryland Street and you're beginning to feel the heat: well, listen buster. You better start to move your feet to the rockinest, rock-steady beat of Indianapolis. In part 2 of our first two-parter on Gen Con 2024, we talk about everything about Gen Con 2024 that isn't the games. Listen up as you're making plans for next years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Episode 72: The Great Midwestern Spectacle of Gaming

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2024/08/20

Quarex and Ben have finally pulled together their thoughts about the Great Midwestern Spectacle of Gaming, Gen Con 2024. In this first of two two-parters, your hosts discuss the games, events, and exhibitors that made attending worth it. Can of Worms (link)Butter Princess (link)D&D Player's Handbook 2024 (link)Grimdark Future (link)Goonies Never Say Strategy Game (link)Tales of the Valiant (link)Larian Studios (link)Rathskellers (link)DeVir Games (link)Games Plus (link)Cubicle 7 (link) Hosted on

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Episode 71: We Wish You a Merry Dragon Con

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2024/08/15

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin, especially if you're attending the pride of the convention scene in Southeastern U.S.—DRAGON CON!1!!!1!!! (https://www.dragoncon.org/). Dragon Con is held this year from August 29 to September 2 over a long Labor Day weekend. Combining the five day experience of Origins, the August dates of Gen Con, and the nerdy joy of Mardi Gras, you can attend if you can only get to Atlanta... which Ben and Quarex can't, sadly. NOT MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: a

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5:25

Episode 70: Gen Con 2025

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2024/08/13

While Ben recovers from con crud, your hosts go over the key dates for Gen Con 2025 — whether you're an exhibitor, a VIG-in-training, or just someone who dreams about Gen Con year round, you won't want to miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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