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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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Episode 200: UK Games Expo with Richard and Tony

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2026/04/21

Can you believe it's already been 200 episodes? We can't, but we also recognize that a big occasion deserves a big celebration. Neither Quarex nor Ben could think of any guests more exciting to bring on for this occasion than Richard Denning and Tony Hyams, the organizers of the largest hobby games convention in England: UK Games Expo. We were blessed to have them join us to talk about the early days of the Expo, as well as having a chance to discuss the incredible growth they've experienced over

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31:42

Episode 199: Exhibit Hall Interviews from Our Early...

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2026/04/16

On this episode, we bring you interviews from our convention travels over the first four months of 2026, including: Tiger Wizard of Exalted Funeral (link) at a birthday party at Gary Con. Check out the Tavers: The Meow Wolf RPG ... the exquisite corpse that just funded through Kickstarter!The team from Stillfleet Studio (link) on the exhibit hall floor at PAGE! We are very excited to hear that Stillfleet, Blister Critters, and Danse Macabre should all be back in print soon!Luke at Limithron, the

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27:55

Episode 198: Oh What an Event The Gamehole Can Be

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2026/04/14

The event submission process has opened up for Gamehole Con 2026. To help our dreamers get their submissions in before space fills up, we're talking with Gamehole Con's Director of Gaming and Facility, Josh Hoyt! Gamehole Con Website (link)GM Policies (link)Submit an Event! (link)Bulk submissions, you coward! (link)Some of Josh's adventure module for Gamehole Publishing! (link)Campfire Tales, the newest release from Chaosium with Josh's name on the cover! (link)And don't forget — it's not too late

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Episode 197: Our Th-re(e)viewisode of Gary Con,...

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2026/04/07

On this episode, your hosts review their time at some of the best conventions of the year — each inconveniently held in the month of March! Listen in to hear about:Gary Con (link)Awesome Con (link) Adepticon (link), along with challenger to the Undisputed Midwestern Inter-convention-ental belt... Ben T. Barackus! And even though we have an exhibit hall interviewisode coming up later this month, Quarex manages to squeeze in some discussion about his favorite kind of pod... the BattleTech Cockpit

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22:42

Episode 196: Light Clerical Work with Wes from...

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2026/03/31

On this episode, we talk with Wes from DM Tales about the charity convention he hosts in Palmyra, NJ: Ecclesicon!Ecclesicon is held May 1-2, 2026 — check out the games at Tabletop.Events!Book Smiles—the charity partner for Ecclesicon!Check out the DM Tales YouTube channel!And support Wes's Ko-Fi page that will get you access to the TTRPG Book Club!You won't want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 195: DIE Valiantly with Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan

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2026/03/24

On this episode, Quarex and Ben are talking with esteemed author Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan about his past works, the Irish RPG scene — and of course, his upcoming project for the DIE RPG, the DIE Metadungeon (link). Listen in to hear why this should be an auto-back for anyone who loves RPGs and the history of RPGs, because Gar is putting chocolate into that peanut butter! Visit Gareth's website (link)Check out one of Ben's favorite novels of the last decade, The Sword Defiant (link)Check out DIE: The

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Episode 194: Our Adepticon Preview

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2026/03/17

Adepticon 2026 is returning to the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI! From March 25-29, you can attend the preeminent miniatures convention in the United States.This year is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Listen in for our take about some of the things you can do, especially if you've pulled a Quarex and haven't signed up for anything yet.Links in the Show Notes!Baird Center Policies (link)Adepticon Parking (link)Pop Up Lockers (link)Fria Ligan (link)Jolly Lark (link)Panda Cult Games

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Episode 193: GET ON IT (Gamehole Con 2026)

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2026/03/12

The pride of Madison, WI itself—Gamehole Con has grown from being just a regional convention and is now the largest RPG-focused convention in the US! Starting on Monday, March 16 at noon CT, you can start getting ready for Gamehole Con 2026 by booking your hotel through the block! The important event dates come fast and furious over the next several months (link), culminating in the best four days in fall Midwestern Gaming from October 16-19, 2026.Set your calendar to get tickets to the Faster

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Episode 192: A Positive Previewsode of Gary Con 2026

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2026/03/10

It's not quite 8 days to Gary Con XVIII in Lake Geneva, WI—here's what you want to know. The Opening Ceremonies (Flaming Polyhedrals Optional)The Gary Con ShuttleFriends of Bill at Gary ConCAR WARS! Shadowdark in Space!Trouble at Mossbeard Mill!RPEX: the wise man's True Dungeon! Tickets for Dawn PatrolA Gygax Society?!?Puzzled Pint (drinking optional)The judging and plain ol' walking events for the cosplay schedule Tour the Gygax family homeGet signatures from Jeremy Crawford, Jon Peterson, Luke

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32:56

Episode 191: New Games at Gary Con and Adepticon

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2026/03/03

On this episode, we're talking with three creators who are bringing new games to crowdfunding while they attend Gary Con and Adepticon. Yoav Niv is bringing books 2 and 3 his 5E adventure series The Lichseed Trilogy to BackerKit during Gary Con. Join the launch party so you can know when it goes live!Not only will Eric and Cody from Buer Games have the physical product from 1490 Doom at Adepticon, but the Gamefound for their cataclysmic dinosaur skirmish game, Carnivore, has already funded! Check

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Episode 190: Getting the Hotel Room of your Dreams...

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2026/02/24

On this episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben help you get over your Lottery Day blues and figure out how to get the room of your dreams by the time Gen Con rolls around. Tools:The Gen Con Hotel site: https://www.genconhotels.com/ — this will come online in the next few days. The GitHub script: https://github.com/mrozekma/gencon-hotel-check Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 189: Gen Con Lottery Days Woes

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2026/02/22

As the Gen Con housing lottery for 2026 has come and gone, you undoubtedly have feelings. We're here for you now—solutions come on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 188: Prep for Gary Con Like a Celebrity

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2026/02/17

On this episode, we're getting you prepped for Gary Con XVIII from March 19-22, 2026! You'll want to be sure to: Buy that badge! Book that hotel! Park that car!Take that Trolley! Buy those event tickets!Eat that food!Have a Spotted Cow!... to say nothing about figuring out how to fly or drive to Lake Geneva! But if you can't make it to Gary Con, why don't you consider coming to Unpub Festival in Maryland from March 12-15? Play unpublished games, win published prizes, and best of all -- it's free to

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Episode 187: Previewing an Event-full Origins 2026

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2026/02/10

On this episode, we talk with Gregoire Boisbelaud, the Events Director for Origins Game Fair! Listen in as Get your badge for Origins 2026 (link) — only the Premier badges have sold out! Submitting events for Origins 2026 (link) — they're still accepting late submissions!Teasers for the Featured Programs at Origins 2026 (link) — we heard some unofficial spoilers, and they're going to knock your socks off! But don't forget: you can still submit nominations for the 2026 ENNIEs at this link! Hosted on

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Episode 186: Gen Con Badges and Housing Lottery

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2026/02/03

Gen Con Badges go on sale on Sunday, February 8, and the Gen Con Housing Lottery kicks off at 12 pm ET on Sunday February 22. Only one podcast helps you understand and maximize your chances at winning! (That's us. It's this one.) Listen in or lose out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 185: Conventioning from Labor Day into the...

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2026/01/29

Listen in to hear all about the conventions we attended in the last third of the year, like EuroQuest, Vintage Computer Festival Midwest, Tabletop Central, Quad Con Dubuque, and even Hanucon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 184: Our Time at PAGE 3

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2026/01/27

Quarex and Ben don't often attend the same convention at the same time, so when you can find them at the same convention in the middle of January, you gotta know it's something special. On this episode, we review our time at the 2026 Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo in Oaks, PA. It's a fast growing convention that's just a delightful time sitting in a spot in the calendar where conventions are needed. Check out some of the great things we saw and played, like: ARKYVR, a zine for the Mothership RPGMAZES

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35:17

Episode 183: Munchkin Gets a Second Edition

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2026/01/20

Shortly after this episode releases, the fine folks at Steve Jackson Games are releasing the long awaited 2nd Edition of Munchkin! As better explained on BackerKit, this new edition promises faster setup and gameplay, gold pieces to help sell items for levels, and reference cards so you don't need to pass around a Cheeto-stained rulebook any time there's a rules question.Best of all — all the art is still being done by guest of the pod, John Kovalic!To get the scoop, we're joined by the game dev

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Episode 182: Special Guests and Creators at PAGE 3

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2026/01/13

Starting this Thursday, January 15, you can attend PAGE 3 in the Philly suburbs! To get you ready, we're talking with a special guest and a creator who will be at this year's show.First up, we have Mike Shea a/k/a The Lazy Dungeon a/k/a Sly Flourish, who is one of the special guest at PAGE 3 this year. Visit his website!Shop at his bookstore!Listen to his podcast after this one!Join his social media of the future... a mailing list!Next, we have Wythe from Stillfleet Studio, vendor of fine games that

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Episode 181: Gen Con Event Submissions in 2026

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2026/01/08

On this episode, Quarex and Ben tell you everything you wanted to know about running events at Gen Con but were too afraid to ask. Key links include: Gen Con Events Page: https://www.gencon.com/eventsGen Con EO/GM Portal: https://www.gencon.com/host/eo-gmNew GM Page:https://www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/newgmGen Con Event Host Policy: https://files.gencon.com/genconeventhostpolicy.pdf And if you want to interact with your hosts, why not join our Discord server? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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