Bedste Friendly Insulting-podcasts (2024)

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From the Archive: the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin 38:50

2h ago38:50

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“On Saturday 31st August, the IDF recovered the body of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. To many he was the recognisable face of the hostages kidnapped on October 7th. Earlier this year, we spoke to his mother. Listen back as the world mourns his loss”Af Global

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Why Eleanor Mills was REALLY fired from The Sunday Times 30:17

14d ago30:17

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This week's difficult woman is the brilliant author and journalist Eleanor Mills to discuss her new book, which dives into the challenges and triumphs of navigating life as a middle-aged woman. With her signature warmth and with, Eleanor shares her personal journey of grappling with societal beauty standards and the sexism that often comes with the…

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Ep.177 Winter Rabbit, Semi-Coop Games, Too Early for Pumpkin Spice? 53:23

15d ago53:23

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Ep.177 is live! come listen as we tell you about a Kickstarter project you should be backing on August 20th! We tell you all about Winter Rabbit from Absurdist Productions before diving into how much fun it is to be in a competitive game with cooperative elements. We end with a question about pumpkin spice and what is too early for it. Be sure to l…

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The Many Strings to Kat Brown's Bow 39:40

21d ago39:40

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This week's difficult women is Kat Brown, author, journalist, and guide to all things ADHD. Upon being diagnosed as an adult, Kat's whole life began to click into place. She has used this to try and help others to recontextualise their life in light of this new diagnosis. All of this goes without touching on her greatest love, Difficult Women alumn…

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Ep.176 Tyler Brown, Designer of 23 Knives 56:14

29d ago56:14

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Ep.176 is here! We talk with our friend Tyler Brown about his upcoming Kickstarter on August 20th! 23 Knives is his upcoming game. We have played several iterations of the game and are so excited to see it become available to others in a final form. We talk about the game a little, but a lot about Tyler! This is a fun interview and we hope you supp…

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Why Jennifer Ewing believes Trump will still win in November... 40:40

1M ago40:40

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This week's Difficult Women is Jennifer Ewing, wealth manager and proud republican living overseas, in the enemy territory! Given the ever present melodrama emanating from our western neighbour it felt appropriate to host an emergency American episode to find out exactly what it takes to be a difficult woman in the US. Listen as I press her on the …

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My scariest South Korea experience 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Send us a Text Message. No its not always scary I miss it but this experience definitely scared me!!!! Ladies be safe out there!!!Af Christina

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Ep.175 The Guild of Merchant Explorers, ADHD Gaming, Hayley's Bad Habit 47:39

1M ago47:39

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Ep.175 is live! Come listen as we tell you about our time with The Guild of Merchant Explorers from AEG. We talk about the game and why we like it before diving in to talking about gaming with ADHD. It's a good conversation about ADHD and gaming from one persons perspective, with a little science throughout. We then end the show by telling you what…

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Harriet Wistrich: The feminist lawyer's feminist lawyer 41:48

2M ago41:48

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The stalwart defender of women's rights, Harriet Wistrich, is this week's difficult woman. Responsible for keeping John Worboys locked up and the founder and director of the Centre for Women's Justice. Harriet has worked tirelessly for 25 years to advance and protect women's rights listen to her experience fighting the patriarchal mountain that is …

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The many voices of Ronni Ancona 48:06

2M ago48:06

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This week's difficult woman is probably more accurately described as difficult women! Lorraine Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Olivia Coleman, Ann Widdecombe AND Miss Piggy join me this week, all voiced by the wonderful Ronni Ancona. A long and storied career in comedy that is as fascinating as it is funny.Af Global

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Ep.174 TEN, Classic Mechanics, Teaching Those Who Taught 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Ep.174 is live! Come listen as we tell you about our fun with TEN from AEG! We picked it up for my birthday and have had fun with this push-your-luck and auction game. We then tell you about classic mechanics and why they have staying power in the modern board game era. We then end the show by telling you who introduced us to gaming and what we sta…

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Where have I been? 7:52

2M ago7:52

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Send us a Text Message. Honesty on what's been going on and why I haven't posted.... sorry for the delay....

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Why Ann Widdecombe REALLY abandoned the Tories... 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Ann Widdecombe is a titan of British politics. Wheather or not you agree with her, you cannot deny the monumental impact she has made on our political landscape over the past 35 years. Instrumental in bringing forth Brexit, Ann now works for the Reform party as once again she finds herself at the centre of political disruption.…

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Ep.173 ARCS, Self Sacrifice, Staying Cool? 42:54

2M ago42:54

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Ep.173 is here! Take a listen as well tell you about ARCS from Leder Games. We talk in depth about the games play and what we have loved about it. We then dive into the topic of self sacrifice in games. We end the show by telling you how we are planning to stay cool on this hot week! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 8:42Top Shelf To…

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How Plum Sykes lives with the weight of familial legacy... 53:41

3M ago53:41

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A gala edition of Difficult Woman Live! with the author, influencer, glamazon, and daughter of one of the most fascinating families in Britain – the Sykes. Plum is descended from the grandest of Yorkshire grandees, Plum Sykes. Pack leader of the transatlantic glossy posse, working at Vogue both here and in New York and achieving international succe…

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What's next for Sharon White? 46:06

3M ago46:06

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Fresh off the back of her tenure at the head of John Lewis, Dame Sharon White is at a bit of a loss. With Ofcom and the Treasury on her CV, there is very little she can't turn her hand too. Listen to this surprisingly candid interview from one of the UK's most successful businesswomen.Af Global

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Ep.172 Let's Go! To Japan, Relaxing Games, Most Exciting to Walk? 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Ep.172 is live! Come listen as we tell you about our newest game Let's Go! To Japan! We talk about the fun we've had with it before telling you about relaxing games that we enjoy. We end the show by telling you the place we are most excited to walk in Japan in 2025! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 11:04Top Shelf Topic: 24:19Pint Si…

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The Many Friends of Rosemary Reed... 37:36

3M ago37:36

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If there is a man woman or child in showbiz that Rosemary Reed doesn't know, then they're not worth knowing! This producer/director is the mastermind behind some of the most insightful interviews of our generation. "The Power of Women" is her latest interview series, each episode pits two influential women in a room together and charges them to put…

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Ep.171 Werewolf in the Dark, Friend's Games, Nose Breathing? 32:11

3M ago32:11

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Ep.171 is live! Come take a listen as we sickly tell you about Werewolf in the Dark! We've talked about this one in the past and are so happy to see it on BackerKit! Make sure to go support it and get you a copy! We tell you about it before telling you about our friend's games and how excited we are for them all. We also ask the question of "Do you…

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Kathy Lette's advice on aging with style! 36:10

4M ago36:10

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"Go forth and be fabulous!" Strap in dear listener for our most raucous episode yet! The inimitable Kathy Lette is this weeks difficult woman, done with her flirty fifties and well into her sexties, Kathy's new book explores the discrimination women face as the age, and how to have fun regardless!Af Global

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What the Godmother of Radio REALLY thinks about podcasting... 41:29

4M ago41:29

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I don't have a single bad word to say about this weeks difficult women... not least because she may well be listening! Gillian Reynolds, the Doyenne of Radio, has been a radio critic for over 57 years and what she doesn't know about this industry ISNT WORTH KNOWING. A woman who is nearly older than radio itself has quite the insights into everythin…

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Ep.170 Dandelions, Trash Talk, Most Used Insult 38:42

4M ago38:42

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Ep.170 is live! Take a listen as we tell you about Dandelions from AllPlay! We also talk about our experience and thoughts on trash talking at the game table. It's a fun episode, so be sure to listen! Then you can like, share, and subscribe so you don't miss anything.Game Talk: 8:56Top Shelf Topic: 18:26Pint Sized Question: 32:12Game Mentions:Ghost…

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Rachel Goldberg's 208 days without her son 38:50

4M ago38:50

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"We are frozen in a trauma that has now become our reality" This week's difficult woman may well be one of the strongest I have ever met. The terror attack of October 7th changed thousands of lives; Rachel Goldberg is one such life. Her son, Hersh, was kidnapped and remains a hostage inside Gaza to this day. Our conversation was a fascinating insig…

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Patsy Stevenson on the arrest that catapulted her into the public eye 46:41

4M ago46:41

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When something goes wrong, you don't take it lying down" This week's difficult women is Patsy Stevenson. She is a writer and campaigner who was catapulted into the public eye after being arrested at the vigil for Sarah Everard back in March 2021. The stark image of her arrest was splashed across every paper in the country and for many, it laid bare…

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Ep.169 Dune: Imperium and Uprising, Game Night Metamorphosis, Animorph? 51:32

4M ago51:32

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Ep.169 is here! Take a listen as we tell you about our experience with Dune: Imperium and Dune: Imperium Uprising. We then take you to story and discussion time on how game nights and gaming habits have changed over the years. We then end on an easy light note of what animal we would animorph into! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 1…

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How Alexandra Tolstoy escaped from a Russian Dacha 47:03

4M ago47:03

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"He brought in a Psychiatrist to sedate me and handcuff me" From a Bareback Cossack to an abusive Russian Oligarch, Alexandra Tolstoy has lived one hell of a difficult life... Related to the great Russian author Leo Tolstoy, Alexandra has written of her many horseback adventures. She was also in a relationship with the Russian Oligarch known as 'Pu…

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Sam McAlister, the woman behind THAT Prince Andrew interview 46:00

5M ago46:00

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This week’s difficult woman is Newsnight's star booker Sam McAlister. A working class girl who’s mixed with princes and paupers, Sam has always known how to get where she needs to be. The story behind THAT Prince Andrew interview has now been turned into a blockbuster Netflix film, listen as I interview the woman behind the SCOOP…

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Ep.168 Underwater Cities, Limited Turns, Our Goal Progress 39:52

5M ago39:52

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Ep.168 is here! We tell you about our recent play of Underwater Cities and why we liked the game! We tell you about that experience and how we observed the influence limited turns has on our play. We end the show by telling you about two of our personal goals and how that progress is going! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 7:49Top S…

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How Daisy Goodwin derailed the Conservative Mayoral campaign 44:07

5M ago44:07

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"Men get away with it because women don't want to report it" This week's difficult woman is author, producer, and screenwriter Daisy Goodwin. The brilliant mind behind Grand Designs, Victoria, and Diva, Daisy's multi-format career is impressive to say the least. Though you may be more familiar with her as the defiant voice who exposed Tory Mayoral …

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The Former Chief of Ofsted on the death of Ruth Perry 44:13

5M ago44:13

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“People assume everything should be about making the adults comfortable and happy and forget about the extra risk that puts on children.” This weeks difficult women is Amanda Spielman. Former chief of Ofsted who stepped down at the end of last year amid the death of Ruth Perry. A death which has subsequently lead to a total overhaul of how we asses…

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Ep.167 Inflation!, Designer Superlatives, Our Superlatives 36:51

5M ago36:51

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Ep.167 is live! Come listen as well tell you all about Inflation! from Taiki Shinzawa and New Mill Industries. We tell you all about its trick taking goodness before telling you some fun designer superlatives, such as the designer that we will always purchase. We end the show telling you our own superlatives as well. Be sure to like, share, and sub…

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How to destroy the institution of marriage according to Merav Michaeli 32:25

5M ago32:25

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"The structure of marriage is a big part of maintaining the gender inequality between men and women" This week's difficult women is the Israeli leader of the opposition Merav Michaeli. Over her 12 years in Israeli politics, Merav has never struggled to make her voice heard. After recently deciding to stand down from her role as leader of the Labour…

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Ep.166 TokenCon 2024 25:08

6M ago25:08

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Ep.166 is here! Come listen about our time at TokenCon 2024, where you hear us talk about a few games as well as with a few people! We talk briefly with some folks at the con and we are so happy to get to see so many of them! Hopefully you enjoy the short and sweet episode. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Mentions:Spots, Aqua Garden, Gen…

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Dr Charlotte Proudman, the original 'feminazi lawyer' 44:36

6M ago44:36

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"A barrister said I should be sectioned and left in a padded room" This week's difficult woman is Dr Charlotte Proudman, a fiercely defiant lawyer who isn't afraid to call a sexist spade a sexist spade. You will no doubt have first heard of Charlotte when she ousted a leering older colleague who had been making inappropriate comments about her link…

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What Jilly Cooper REALLY thinks about modern men... 37:03

6M ago37:03

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"I'll probably get cancelled for this!" Little needs to be said about this week's Difficult Woman, a prolific author, columnist and self-declared bitch, Jilly Cooper! Easily one of the greatest living English women, her novels have sold millions and have even caught the eye of our current prime minister... Recorded at the converted monastery in Glo…

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Ep.165 Boop, Why Cats?, and Re-theme to Cats 31:07

6M ago31:07

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Ep.165 is here! We tell you about the cute abstract game of Boop before telling you why we think cats are used so often as a theme. We then tell you what game we think needs rethemed into cats! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 11:26Top Shelf Topic: 16:03Pint Sized Question: 25:32Game Mentions:Pret-A-Porter, EscapeSupport:If you woul…

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How Tanya Laperouse turned the death of her daughter into a terrible victory... 34:54

6M ago34:54

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"When we started this fight, we made enemies in the food industry." This week's difficult women is Tanya Laperouse, whilst you may not know her name but you will no doubt be familiar with the story that has lead to her taking on the entire food industry... and winning. In 2016, Tanya's daughter went on a holiday that would change her family's life …

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Stella Assange on the life-or-death week for her husband 29:15

7M ago29:15

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"If he is extradited... he won't survive in a US prison." This Wednesday, a British high court will decide on whether or not to extradite journalist Julian Assange. His crime? Exposing alleged war crimes committed by the US in Afghanistan. This week's difficult woman is Stella Assange, a human rights activist and lawyer, who married Julian in 2022.…

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Ep.164 Twilight Struggle: Red Sea, Demoralizing Moments, and Valentines Day 54:54

7M ago54:54

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Ep.164 is live! Come listen as we tell you about Twilight Struggle: Red Sea, the much shorter condensed version of Twilight Struggle. We tell you how this game works, what's different from the full version, and what we think about it! We then talk about demoralizing moments we have had in gaming before telling you what we got each other for Valenti…

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Sharron Davies reveals the hidden misogyny behind the Olympics 32:46

7M ago32:46

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"We have ground out these opportunities for women and its now as if we aren't entitled to them anymore" This weeks Difficult Woman is trailblazer and Swimmer Sharron Davies who lost out on gold at the Olympics to doping Russian athletes. With first hand experience of injustice in sport, Sharon has taken it upon herself to fight for biological categ…

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Why Baroness Newlove doesn't trust the justice system... 38:01

7M ago38:01

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We all take it as given that the law will be there for you when you need it... the postmasters know its not true..." This weeks difficult woman is Baroness Newlove, the reinstated victims commissioner on a warpath to fix our justice system to SUPPORT victims rather than leave them feeling like cogs in a machine. You may well know about the tragic d…

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Ep.163 Deep Sea Adventure, Mutually Assured Destruction, Sea Stories 38:20

7M ago38:20

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Ep.163 is here! Come listen as we talk about the clean and simple Deep Sea Adventure from Oink Games. We tell you about our time with it, and why it's a great game for the topic! Then we tell you about mutually assured destruction before giving you are favorite sea based stories. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 6:30Top Shelf Topic:…

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The Duchess of Rutland and her ghostly mentor... 36:21

7M ago36:21

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"Even now I can feel her, she is right here with me in this room" This week's difficult woman is Her Grace, Emma, The Duchess of Rutland. A farmers daughter turned nobility this enterprising aristocrat has dragged Belvoir Castle into the 21st century and flung open her doors to the public. But it doesn't end there... an ardent spiritualist, Emma us…

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Ep.162 Curious Cargo, Indirect Interaction, Favorite Snow Activity 42:37

8M ago42:37

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Ep.162 is live! Come listen as we tell you about Curious Cargo from Capstone Games. We tell you all about it before diving into a topic about indirect player interaction. We end the show by telling you our favorite activity for snow days. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 14:09Top Shelf Topic: 28:34Pint Sized Question: 39:12Game Ment…

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Ep.161 Deus, Strategic Diversification, New Year Resolutions 41:43

8M ago41:43

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Ep.161 is live! Come listen as well tell you about Deus from Pearl Games. We talk about it, as well as a short recap of our 2023, before talking about strategic diversification. We end the show with our 2024 resolutions! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Game Talk: 10:33Top Shelf Topic: 25:55Pint Sized Question: 36:27Game Mentions:Euphoria, Agr…

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Ep.160 Holiday Game Bag! 27:59

8M ago27:59

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Ep.160 is here to help with holiday cheer! Be sure to listen about all of these games, because when going to see family you can't be lame! Games for kids, and games for elders, we've got games that are relationship melders! Lend us an ear and you will see, that gaming can be fun, even with family!...Well that was poorly done, but you get the idea! …

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From the Vaults - Pippa Crerar 36:56

9M ago36:56

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Ep.159 Dodos Riding Dinos, Control in Games, Fossils? 42:43

9M ago42:43

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Ep.159 is live! Come listen to us talk all about our favorite game from BGG Con in Dodos Riding Dinos! The Mario Kart of the board game world. We then go on to talk about control in games, what we prefer, and some of the different styles of control and lack of! It's a fun episode, so be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game Talk: 10:09Top Shelf …

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From the Vaults - Therese Coffey 32:01

9M ago32:01

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This week’s guest is MP for Suffolk Coastal - Therese Coffey In this LBC podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel speaks with women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in o…

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From the Vaults : Dame Maureen Lipman 36:40

9M ago36:40

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There really ain't nothing like DAME MAUREEN LIPMAN CBE 1999 Dame Commander of the order of the British Empire in the 2020 birthday honours for services to charity, entertainment and the arts, Mo is a zionist, royalist, actress, writer, comedian who is never out of the headlines.Af Global

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