NEW FORMAT ALERT: In an attempt to always be on the cutting edge of podcast technology, Dan and I are trying a new format for the podcast. Don't worry, the same rambling, nonsensical claptrap you know and loathe remains, but it's just more condensed!

NOW you can experience Mike and Dan in shorter bursts, more often. [pause for innuendo]

We begin this new adventure here, at episode 108. To be honest, there's so much entertainment packed into these 50 minutes that it would have been irresponsible for us to have gone on any longer.

We care about you, the listener, too much to give you more than these 50 minutes of jam packed, razor honed genius. And as a bonus, we'll be back with episode 109 sooner than you'd expect!

As you know, Dan and I like to keep things light and frothy in most circumstances (it's also the way Dan prefers his Venti, Quad, Half-Caff, Non-Fat, No Foam, Extra Hot, Peppermint, White Chocolate Mocha with Light Whip, 2 Pumps of Sugar-Free Vanilla, 1 Pump of Classic, a Dash of Cinnamon, a Splash of Soy Milk, Double Blended, with Chocolate Drizzle on Top and a Light Dusting of Matcha Powder order at Starbucks).

But on rare occasions, we need to get down to BUSINESS. You may not realize this, but Dan and I are very serious BUSINESS people. And in this topsy-turvy world, what can you depend on if not for BUSINESS? 

In this episode we discuss:

• BUSINESS

We used to have guests on this podcast quite regularly. Then we didn't. Such are the vagaries of life. But sometimes. Sometimes you run across someone who's artistic vision is so pure and unsullied that you simply must invite them onto your podcast so that you can shove them back towards the mainstream, and crush any artistic joy they once had.

Our guest this episode is the wonderful Taylor Reiner, who is the creator of the "Taylor's Trick Taking Table" You Tube channel that focuses on trick taking games from around the world. Taylor is also a rising star in game design and development, with two games currently published, Short Zoot Suit and Of What's Left. Also soon to release is Seer's Catalog from Bezier Games.

On this episode we discuss:

• Social Security Numbers
• Goulash
• Fast talkers
• Bagels
• Ice cream
• But mostly goulash

As a bonus, Taylor and I include a top 3 for Dan's benefit. It's called, "Top 3 Games for People who are Fightened and Confused by Trick Taking Games".

For more information about Taylor, check out his channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@ClaudeAndTaylor

Join Myself and Dan at AireCon NW! (also Zee and Camilla, I guess)

16-18th August 2024 - Manchester

Get tickets here!

https://acnw.airecon.co.uk/

Sound the trumpets! Ring the bells! Trim the hedges! Yes, it's time for another incomparable, inconceivable, incompetent epidode of Sporadically Board.

LISTEN - as Dan quizzes Mike about hip new phrases buzzing around the zeitgeist.

YEARN - as Dan discusses the pleasures of cheese on Christmas Cake.

QUIVER - as Mike elucidates on why he wants to be a guava.

GENUFLECT - to the mailbag altar, spilling its contents all over the Internet.

WEEP - at the omission of A Few Acres of Rubbish.

Dan and I are known for our encyclopedic knowledge of most things in life. Board games? Sure. Puddings? Absolutely. Mechanical Engineering? Obviously.

What many people don't realize is that we are also experts in AI technology and the societal and moral implications therein. Well, after this episode, there will be no question. Honorary Doctorates will assuredly be forthcoming.

In addition to that, in this episode we also cover:

• "Horse or Human": Dan's new game show, soon airing on Netflix, with host Carrot Top.
• Minecraft: The new hotness.
• Mr. Beast: King of Tik-Tok
• Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: A very real boxing match.
• The Luddite Movement: Rage Against the Machine.
• AireCon and Dice Tower West

Whew. That's most podcast's content for an entire year. Our generosity knows no limits.

Can it be so soon? It seems like only 2 months ago that a Sporadically Board episode came crashing through the Internet to wash over your earholes in a soothing wave. Well, it's true. We're back, and we come to you with a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! 

You, our beloved listeners, are being given a worldwide exclusive announcement before it gets revealed to the teeming masses of the ignorant. You, just by virtue of having impeccable taste in podcasts, will be able to tease, infuriate, and frustrate your friends and loved ones by withholding this major announcement and holding it over their heads like an informational Sword of Damocles.

If that wasn't enough, we also discuss such hot button topics as:

• The Suffragette Movement
• David Bowie
• The flu and bronchitis
• The Dice Tower Cruise
• Rat infested cottage vacations
• Sean, Ronan and Mike vs. Dan, Matthew and Richard in a steel cage death match

...and so much more! 

All of this, plus A Few Acres of Rubbish.

Here is the incredibly long link to the Cora Quest: Keep on Questing! contest discussed in the episode:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3oepo754SX-k751DmlhuMMZGFQgUx7RMVPkTneupsVggCfQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1pSxDv5oIPpyp5EJpLLneqCe41oNhGXdQ32nEHH5LjRQPHJeNqprKIfA4

This episode was DEMANDED by the entire Board Game Snobs Community, and let me tell you, that guy was super annoying.

Gaby and Jerry join us to talk about...

...honestly I have no idea.

We played a couple of game shows, one by Dan and one by Jerry. 

We talked about Jerry living in an area known primarily for death.

We proposed ridiculous insurance claim scenarios for Gaby.

Dan talked about windshield screens, whatever those are.

I'm sure I talked about stuff.

Also, Jerry got progressively more affected by all the Kentucky Derbys.

All this, plus we almost talked about board games.

Co-Starring: A Few Acres of Rubbish.

With Special Guest Star: Ricardo Montalban

After the multimedia extravaganza that was Episode 100, we keep the fireworks going by inviting first time guest and first time designer Carl Robinson. Carl has designed Kelp, a two-player asymmetrical game that offers players a unique opportunity to delve into the natural world of Pyjama Sharks and Common Octopuses, set in a South African kelp forest. Those were absolutely my words alone, and not a cut and paste from Board Game Geek.

In addition to discussing the story behind that game, Dan, Carl and Mike have a wide ranging conversation that includes, but isn't limited to:

• Dan's impressions of this year's Essen Spiel which he absolutely did not attend.
• Mike and Carl's impressions of this year's Essen Spiel which they absolutely did attend.
• Kendal Mint Cake.
• Urinal Cakes, plus bonus toilet discussion.
• Extra bonus toilet serenades.
• Teaching children how to play Poirot.
• How people in the North of England count sheep.

All of this, plus Dan's Soundtrack game, A Few Acres of Rubbish, and a disgusting amount of board game discussion.

For more information about Kelp, check out https://kelpgame.com/

Kelp Preview Kickstarter Page:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wonderbowgames/kelp-shark-vs-octopus-2-player-asymmetrical-game

Launches November 7th

Episode 99. You know how sometimes when there's some kind of big numerical milestone looming on a podcast, the episode just before it is a lackluster placeholder type of episode? Well, we were going to do that but Gaby was unavailable, so instead Dan and I come to you with this episode that is chock full of spicy, saucy, sassy, succulent, spectacular content. Also, lots of poop talk.

Tune in to hear...

• A BRAND NEW game that Dan actually prepared beforehand!
• A new segment called, "Talkin' Beer Here with Dan Hughes"
• Where Dan formulates his ideas.
• Duty Free Shops, and their infringement on our freedoms.
• TONS of discussion about Ireland:
  • Dan's recent trip there, and his thoughts on prices.
  • More thoughts on prices.
  • Museums.
  • Prices.
  • Amphibious boats.
  • Tipping in Dublin. Or lack thereof.
  • Prices.
  • Why everyone in the UK dips their chips in Guinness beer.
• Some game talk!
• A Few Acres of Rubbish.

Well, what do you know? Another freshly baked episode comes piping hot out of the SpoBo oven, and it's ready for your hungry ears. I'd blow on it first if I were you, but I'll also understand if you're willing to char your canals if you just can't wait.

In this episode, Mike and Dan discuss:

• Dan's bathroom renovation
• Dan's family vacation to Canterbury
• Dan's 5 star meal in Canterbury
• Uncle Ben's Mexican Rice (see above)
• 2 Falafel (see above above)
• Mike's globetrotting
• Gen Con
• Dan's can't miss plan to pay for his bathroom renovation (see way above) by flipping Lorcana cards

All of this, PLUS everyone's favorite game, Brown Bread, and A Few Acres of Rubbish!