Pick Up and Deliver

Brendan gives his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won’t you?The Game Makers (2026)Fromage (2024)Wanted Wombats (2022)Wandering Towers (2022)The Downfall of Pompeii (2004) revisitedWhat do you think of these games? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript: PDF or TXT

Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in May, June, and July of 2026. Join us, won’t you?The Sheep Detectives (2026)Three Bags Full by Leonie SwannBattle Sheep (2010)Tipperary (2023)Shear Panic (2005)Swimming with Men (2018)Castell (2018)Raas: A Dance of Love (2026)The Crash (2026)Superman (2026)Justice League: Hero Dice – Superman (2015)Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)Rock Hard: 1977 (2024)Come Together (2022)The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingWar of the Ring: Second Edition (2011)Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar (2022)Raptor (2015)Legend (2015)The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire (2017)Speakeasy (2025)Enola Holmes 3 (2026)The Sherlock Files: Elementary Entries (2019)What films did you watch in May, June, and July of 2026? What do you think of Brendan’s take on the films he watched? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript: PDF or TXT

Fresh off his episode about crowd pleasing beginner games, Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby’s mechanisms. Join us for this conclusion, won’t you?Introducing the Hobby (episode 20)Introducing the Hobby, part 1 – Crowd Pleasers (episode 860)Forbidden Island (2010)Hanabi (2010)Kingdomino (2016)Between Two Cities (2015)Bärenpark (2017)Lords of Waterdeep (2012)Demon Worker (2016)Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game (2012)Dominion (2008)Star Realms (2014)QE (2019)High Society (1995)Canvas (2021)Royals (2014)Through the Desert (2017)Guillotine (1998)What games would you add to the list of mechanism boot camp? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby. Join us for this first of two parts, won’t you?Introducing the Hobby (episode 20)Wits & Wagers: It’s Vegas, Baby! (2019)Qwixx (2012)Las Vegas (2026)Wavelength (2019)Diamant (2005)Skyjo (2015)Time’s Up! Title Recall! (2008)The Chameleon (2017)What games would you add to the list of essential crowd pleasers? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Brendan talks a bit about what games he played in August, and what games he wants to play in September. Join us, won’t you?August 2026 Top of the StackNew Game – Night at the Zoo✓Top 50 game – Messina 1347XAnother New Game – Wandering Towers✓One More – Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunXShelf of OpportunityExpand yourShelfSeptember 2026 Top of the StackNew Game – RecallTop 50 game – Messina 1347Another New Game – Outdoor SurvivalOne More – Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunWhat games did you play in August? Share your game plays over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript: Txt or PDF