All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
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The podcast you didn't know you needed about Gen Con, Origins, PAX Unplugged, the Gygax Industrial Complex and beyond.
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.
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Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday.
You won't want to miss it.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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.
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Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday.
You won't want to miss it.
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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!
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It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI.
Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix!
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October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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!
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It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI.
Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix!
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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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You won't want to miss it.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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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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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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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October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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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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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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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Watch us for the few weeks, as we have 3 more Gamehole episodes coming out soon!
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September 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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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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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With badges likely to sell out in hours instead of days, you'll want to set an alarm!
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September 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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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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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Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
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September 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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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Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
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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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Tune in to hear if you want about Ben's TSA escapades while flying home.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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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 — physically, emotionally, and professionally. We're already back with the first of our 4 eps reviewing Gen Con 2025 — and how could we not focus on the games?
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August 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's the week after Gen Con, and your hosts Quarex and Ben have recovered from the best four days in gaming — physically, emotionally, and professionally. We're already back with the first of our 4 eps reviewing Gen Con 2025 — and how could we not focus on the games?
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Congratulations, dreamers — 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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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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August 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations, dreamers — 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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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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Dreamers, what songs are you listening to get pumped up for the best four days in gaming?
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July 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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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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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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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July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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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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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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July 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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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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Without much information forthcoming, your hosts try to make sense of this whole change.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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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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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What trinkets are you bringing to Gen Con?
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July 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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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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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While you listen, dreamers -- what was your favorite Gen Con and why?
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July 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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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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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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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July 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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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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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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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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July 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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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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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On this episode, Quarex and Ben deliver our thoughts about Origins Game Fair 50 -- all in thirty minutes or less!
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July 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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You won't want to miss it... Or the two before it for that matter!
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June 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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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You won't want to miss it... Or the two before it for that matter!
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On this episode, Ben and Quarex continue to roam the Origins 50th Exhibit Hall in search of vendors with upcoming games.
We found a bunch of brave designers showing off the releases of tomorrow!
You won't want to miss it... Or the last episode, releasing tomorrow!
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We found a bunch of brave designers showing off the releases of tomorrow!
You won't want to miss it... Or the last episode, releasing tomorrow!
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June 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
On this episode, Ben and Quarex continue to roam the Origins 50th Exhibit Hall in search of vendors with upcoming games.
We found a bunch of brave designers showing off the releases of tomorrow!
You won't want to miss it... Or the last episode, releasing tomorrow!
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We found a bunch of brave designers showing off the releases of tomorrow!
You won't want to miss it... Or the last episode, releasing tomorrow!
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On this episode, Ben and Quarex roam the Origins 50th Exhibit Hall in search of vendors with new and newish games at the convention.
Despite the T-word, we found a bunch of new products and even got to interview five creators!
You won't want to miss it
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Despite the T-word, we found a bunch of new products and even got to interview five creators!
You won't want to miss it
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June 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
On this episode, Ben and Quarex roam the Origins 50th Exhibit Hall in search of vendors with new and newish games at the convention.
Despite the T-word, we found a bunch of new products and even got to interview five creators!
You won't want to miss it
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Despite the T-word, we found a bunch of new products and even got to interview five creators!
You won't want to miss it
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We speak with Josh Berling about why you'll want to take part in the best part of Gen Con itself: the Gen Con Live Auction.
He's also the auctioneer for the Cardhalla destruction on Saturday night, and and we get some great stories.
You won't want to miss it.
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He's also the auctioneer for the Cardhalla destruction on Saturday night, and and we get some great stories.
You won't want to miss it.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We speak with Josh Berling about why you'll want to take part in the best part of Gen Con itself: the Gen Con Live Auction.
He's also the auctioneer for the Cardhalla destruction on Saturday night, and and we get some great stories.
You won't want to miss it.
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He's also the auctioneer for the Cardhalla destruction on Saturday night, and and we get some great stories.
You won't want to miss it.
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On this episode, Quarex and Ben start getting you prepared for:
50 fast 50 furious!
50 shades of gaming!
50 first conventions!
Whatever you call it, it's Origins 50th anniversary--and you'll want to be there to see how much it's grown.
(Picture from 2024.)
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50 fast 50 furious!
50 shades of gaming!
50 first conventions!
Whatever you call it, it's Origins 50th anniversary--and you'll want to be there to see how much it's grown.
(Picture from 2024.)
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June 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
On this episode, Quarex and Ben start getting you prepared for:
50 fast 50 furious!
50 shades of gaming!
50 first conventions!
Whatever you call it, it's Origins 50th anniversary--and you'll want to be there to see how much it's grown.
(Picture from 2024.)
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50 fast 50 furious!
50 shades of gaming!
50 first conventions!
Whatever you call it, it's Origins 50th anniversary--and you'll want to be there to see how much it's grown.
(Picture from 2024.)
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