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We know, we know!!! This week should be Episode 8 however we've had to juggle the schedule a little bit to get another timely expansion pack episode out. This week we are focusing on the fantastic charity event "The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon" where we interview the lead organiser "Dan Apsey"
GUEST PLAYER: Dan Apsey from the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon
THE PLAYERS: JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW
In this Expansion Pack episode JP & Kerley catch up with Dan Apsey the lead organiser for the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon which is a gaming endurance event to support and raise money for the fantastic charity "Cots for Tots". In this episode you'll learn:
- More about the upcoming event, what it's about, how it works
- about some stories from previous events
- more about Dan the gamer and his tastes in games
- How Dan & Kerley become besties...
-...then not (shortest bromance ever)
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
For more information and tickets for the show - https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/
If you want to support this cause but can't attend then check out their JustGiving page
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the24hourboardgamemarathon2022
For more information about the Cots for Tots charity
https://www.grandappeal.org.uk/the-grand-appeal/
EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count
1:14 - TURN 2 - Welcoming Our Guest Player
2:13 - What's Dan's favourite game?
4:42 - What games is Dan enjoying right now?
7:27 - TURN 3 - Main Interview
10:09 - A side step in how to break Kerley at 4am
13:14 - Getting back to the event & details
16:01 - Places to chill & relax
17:30 - Getting past the COVID disruption
20:34 - Guidance for those who might be apprehensive about the event
21:42 - Boarding is like a religion
22:10 - More about the environment of the event
23:47 - Funny stories from previous events
26:39 - Sustenance to keep you going
27:19 - Ticket details
28:01 - Dan the gamer and inside his mind palace
32:44 - Have you found that you've left videos games behind?
36:45 - Dan's opinions of co-op games
41:04 - App driven games
41:58 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game you're getting rid of
45:00 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game that needs upgrading
47:41 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game under £20
51:02 - TURN 4 - Planning Your Turn - What's coming up for our guest
53:02 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
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We know, we know!!! This week should be Episode 8 however we've had to juggle the schedule a little bit to get another timely expansion pack episode out. This week we are focusing on the fantastic charity event "The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon" where we interview the lead organiser "Dan Apsey"
GUEST PLAYER: Dan Apsey from the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon
THE PLAYERS: JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW
In this Expansion Pack episode JP & Kerley catch up with Dan Apsey the lead organiser for the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon which is a gaming endurance event to support and raise money for the fantastic charity "Cots for Tots". In this episode you'll learn:
- More about the upcoming event, what it's about, how it works
- about some stories from previous events
- more about Dan the gamer and his tastes in games
- How Dan & Kerley become besties...
-...then not (shortest bromance ever)
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
For more information and tickets for the show - https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/
If you want to support this cause but can't attend then check out their JustGiving page
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the24hourboardgamemarathon2022
For more information about the Cots for Tots charity
https://www.grandappeal.org.uk/the-grand-appeal/
EPISODE CHAPTERS
0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count
1:14 - TURN 2 - Welcoming Our Guest Player
2:13 - What's Dan's favourite game?
4:42 - What games is Dan enjoying right now?
7:27 - TURN 3 - Main Interview
10:09 - A side step in how to break Kerley at 4am
13:14 - Getting back to the event & details
16:01 - Places to chill & relax
17:30 - Getting past the COVID disruption
20:34 - Guidance for those who might be apprehensive about the event
21:42 - Boarding is like a religion
22:10 - More about the environment of the event
23:47 - Funny stories from previous events
26:39 - Sustenance to keep you going
27:19 - Ticket details
28:01 - Dan the gamer and inside his mind palace
32:44 - Have you found that you've left videos games behind?
36:45 - Dan's opinions of co-op games
41:04 - App driven games
41:58 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game you're getting rid of
45:00 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game that needs upgrading
47:41 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game under £20
51:02 - TURN 4 - Planning Your Turn - What's coming up for our guest
53:02 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
Support the show
SUPPORTING THE SHOW
- Support us on Ko-Fi
ENGAGING WITH THE SHOW
We want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:
- Email Us
- BoardGameGeek
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Youtube
- TikTok
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