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Join four lifelong friends on this award-nominated comedy podcast about board games, video games, comicbooks, movies, TV and more; uncovering the hidden indie gems you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, and diving deep into the franchises you already know and love.
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Funselektor’s deeply authentic top down racer art of rally, taking a trip down Shared Memory’s Animal Well, more thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, and why you really should watch the monstrous Godzilla Minus One. All that, and a Dirty Gibson, on Ep201.
00:00 - A stag do in Bristol
08:48 - art of rally
22:53 - Animal Well
33:31 - The Haunting of Hill House
45:16 - Godzilla Minus One
58:20 - Godzilla titles are wild
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
In this bumper-length episode, we try to whittle down all of the things we’ve discussed over the last 100 episodes into a top 10 we can all agree on. There are laughs, there are tears, there are celebrations, there are bitter defeats.
If you’re new, a very warm welcome to you. And if you’re already a listener, thanks for sticking around for the last 199 of these; we really appreciate you spending your time with us <3
00:00 - Cricketing without a bat
04:30 - Our Top 10 lists
17:43 - RRR
20:36 - Blades in the Dark
24:14 - Bluey
26:15 - Twilight Imperium
32:16 - Troika!
35:22 - Steam Deck
40:44 - Only Murders in the Building
46:26 - Powerwash Simulator
51:07 - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
53:16 - Taskmaster
55:25 - Dutch Blitz
58:33 - Deathloop
1:02:35 - Tunic
1:03:39 - Kind Words
1:04:59 - Superhot VR
1:06:30 - Marvel Snap, Ticket to Ride, Call of Cthulhu, Basic Fantasy Role Playing Game
1:08:32 - Lorcana
1:09:43 - Kentucky Route Zero, Blue Eye Samurai, Eastshade
1:10:20 - A Gentle Rain
1:11:15 - Fury of Dracula
1:11:57 - Lacrimosa, The Wretched, Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition
1:13:53 - Dune
1:14:50 - Top Gun: Maverick
1:20:25 - The Bear, The Last of Us
1:21:30 - Dune vs Top Gun - The Final Showdown
1:25:22 - Our Final List
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
With our refined palettes we get our teeth into the spooky dexterity needed for Dropolter (Oink Games), and our stinkin’ paws on After Us (Catch Up Games). Then we make a wish for Eight Billion Genies (Image Comics) and set our sights on Achtung Panzer! Blood & Steel Starter Set (Warlord Games).
All that, and The Mitch and Lynn Man, on Ep199.
00:00 - Very fine dining
09:32 - Dropolter board game review
15:12 - Eight Billion Genies comicbook review
27:35 - Achtung Panzer! Blood & Steel Starter Set tabletop wargame review
47:41 - After Us board game review
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
It’s back to the good old PlayStation One days with reviews of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered: Starring Lara Croft (Aspyr) and PSX horror Incident at Grove Lake (ToothandClaw). Then there’s thoughts on Accomplices (Hachette), the PlayStation Portal (Sony), and Cards vs Gravity (Big Potato Games). All that, and the best things from the 90s, on Ep198.
00:00 - Four Stag Dos, Three Weddings
07:06 - Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
13:32 - Incident at Grove Lake
24:30 - Accomplices
33:48 - The PlayStation Portal
49:13 - Cards vs Gravity
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
And since I forgot to put a joke in last week, here’s an extra (unrequested) one for you: I went to a circus recently; the action was in tents.
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
With three absolutely massive topics; a review of Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Ubisoft), a review of Dune: Part 2, and a look at Pocket Quest 2024 (DriveThruRPG). All that, with a very British opening, on Ep197.
00:17 - Tea talk
06:00 - Assassin's Creed Mirage review
23:07 - Pocket Quest 2024 (and 21: High Stakes Heists)
43:33 - Dune: Part 2 review
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Here's a joke for you: did you hear about the new drill technology? It's groundbreaking.
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
00:00 - A geography teacher
5:32 - AireCon 2024 review
14:43 - CDSK review
27:19 - Flip, Switch and Roll review
37:16 - Nunatak: Temple of Ice preview
50:39 - Monster of the Week review
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Big reviews of escape room video game Escape Academy by Coin Crew Games and Ravensburger’s Tolkien-em-up The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, plus thoughts on MugenGaming’s Kiri-ai: The Duel. All that, and many more…? on Ep195.
00:00 - The sanctity of the line and mildly threatening birthday songs
08:50 - Escape Academy
23:29 - Another one indoctrinated
26:23 - The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game
47:38 - Kiri-ai: The Duel
1:02:34 - See you at AireCon 2024!
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Reviews of the criminally good District Noir and cosy-coastguard-em-up Beacon Patrol from Pandasaurus, an early peek at the retro-tinged horror from Headware Games’ Hollowbody, the superb search action of Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and spending a sultry couple of hours with Grant Howitt’s Sexy Battle Wizards. All that, and the bleep button, on Ep194.
02:37 - Sexy Battle Wizards
17:14 - District Noir
26:05 - Beacon Patrol
33:52 - Hollowbody
46:00 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
58:07 - FAQ it, or…?
On this episode were Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
We kick off by precisely defining “a Tesco”, then it’s board game reviews of Shifting Stones (Gamewright) and Thunder Road: Vendetta (Restoration Games), and from the world of video games it’s thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red) and Inscryption (Daniel Mullins Games). All that, and snowboarding, on Ep193.
00:00 - The definition of Tesco
04:52 - Shifting Stones
10:49 - Dutch Blitz (again)
14:41 - Thunder Road: Vendetta
25:38 - Cyberpunk 2077
43:51 - Inscryption
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
We dive deep into the Rise of the Floodborn and The First Chapter sets for Disney Lorcana from Ravensburger, twist and turn with Saltburn, and marvel at Super Mario Bros. Wonder. All that, and après Pete, on Ep192.
00:00 - A mystery holiday
12:42 - Disney Lorcana - The First Chapter and Rise of the Floodborn
33:19 - Saltburn
45:48 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder
59:52 - The Top 10 Extreme Sports
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Reviews of adorable worker placement Cardboard Alchemy’s Flamecraft, infuriating memory bluffing game That's Not a Hat! from Ravensburger, the mighty and massive Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition from Vlaada Chvátil and WizKids, classic competitive card game Dutch Blitz, and the brilliant narrative-driven adventure Star Trek: Resurgence from Dramatic Labs.
All that, and a body pillow, on Ep191.
00:00 - Nobody puts Kris in the corner... except Kris
07:33 - Flamecraft
10:40 - That's Not a Hat!
17:24 - Dutch Blitz
22:28 - Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition
39:57 - Star Trek: Resurgence
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Staying In’s top 5 favourite things that we read, played, watched, and generally “discovered” in 2023 is the huge topic we try and tackle as 2024 rolls in.
00:00 - Kris' package
04:32 - Resolutions
10:51 - The Incal
15:52 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
20:10 - The Dark Forest
22:35 - Eega
27:43 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
30:40 - The Decagon House Murders
33:51 - Twilight Imperium: Third Edition
35:36 - Bluey
38:37 - Blue Eyed Samurai
43:16 - How To with John Wilson
50:03 - The Last of Us
54:35 - The Fall of the House of Usher
56:09 - Marvel’s Midnight Suns
59:45 - The Case of the Golden Idol
01:02:24 - Only Murders in the Building
01:06:23 - The Bear
01:09:48 - The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth
01:11:59 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
01:14:56 - Conclusion
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Heading off on a long journey with The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, wandering down the path with Killer Trails, and telling tales with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.
All that, and 2023’s Secret Santa, on Ep189.
00:00 - Grip it and Rip It
03:48 - Secret Santa Gift #1
09:10 - Killer Trails
18:18 - Secret Santa Gift #2
23:08 - The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom
42:55 - Secret Santa Gift #3
47:57 - The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
1:05:36 - Secret Santa Gift #4
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Jumping deep into Davy Jones' Locker: The Kraken Wakes after PudKat Games’ successful Kickstarter, the warboys scope out Osprey Games’ General Orders: World War II, going intergalactic with The Marvels, and the incredible Mints or Mince from Big Potato Games.
All that, and a lot of talk about potatoes, on Ep188.
00:00 - Eating Toffee Potatoes (aka Caramelised Danish Potatoes) and decadent roasties.
06:56 - The horrors of eating in your first year of University
09:46 - Davy Jones' Locker: The Kraken Wakes
26:04 - The Marvels
39:33 - General Orders: World War II
55:56 - Mints or Mince
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
We get scammed by sellers on Temu counterfeiting boardgames by “Oink Games”, “Hasbro”, and “Mattel”, get roleplaying with Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1 from Hachette, sip tea at Davenports of Cheshire, go shopping at Jokkmokk: The Winter Market from WizKids, and Fly Home! and Fish 'n' Flip with Helvetiq.
All that, and sunshine during the cold, on Ep187.
00:00 - Winter Summer Holiday
04:12 - Davenports
07:56 - Counterfeit boardgames from sellers on Temu
32:44 - Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1
44:17 - Jokkmokk: The Winter Market
50:16 - Fly Home!
57:01 - Fish 'n' Flip
On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
We (unsuccessfully) try and break The Curse, spend 12 full hours playing the epic space opera Twilight Imperium: Third Edition from Fantasy Flight Games, get locked in a puzzling hotel in EXIT - The Curse of Ophir from Nementic Games and USM, and scare ourselves silly with Mike Flanagan’s latest The Fall of the House of Usher.
All that, and Big Selenite, on Ep186.
00:00 - Breaking the Curse #1
08:00 - Twilight Imperium: Third Edition
34:08 - Breaking the Curse #2
36:21 - EXIT - The Curse of Ophir
47:15 - Big Selenite
48:13 - The Fall of the House of Usher
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
We take a trip into the mysterious in the dark sci-fi They Cloned Tyrone, chat about the completely endearing Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and if that weren’t enough, it’s off to war with Undaunted: Battle of Britain from Osprey Games.
All that, and sleeping in Deep Heat, on Ep185.
00:00 - Hugo’s 3rd but not his 3rd birthday party
07:52 - Kris sleeps in Deep Heat, plus The Cinematic Orchestra
14:41 - They Cloned Tyrone
27:34 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
37:54 - Undaunted: Battle of Britain
56:35 - The Fast and the Furious in Japanese
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
It is Autumn. We chirp on about Troika! from the Melsonian Arts Council, head back in time to the Stone Age (board game), take a look at the Open and Play series from Kosmos with particular attention centred on Monster 12 and Allie Gator, and try to resist growling “I’m Batman” while chatting about Batman: The Audio Adventures.
All that, and more talk about lawnmowers than is strictly necessary, on Ep184.
00:00 - Slapped by September
03:47 - Troika!
24:13 - Lawnmowers
26:35 - Stone Age
33:26 - Kosmos Open and Play
36:02 - Monster 12
38:27 - Allie Gator
42:57 - Batman: The Audio Adventures
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Chips. You love them. We love them. This episode talks about them. But when we’re not talking chips, we’re talking: Lacuna, a delightful 2 player abstract game from CMYK; Townscaper, Oskar Stålberg’s relaxing and deeply creative build-em-up; Benji from Osprey's lovely solo recommendations Miru and VOID 1680 AM; and the challenging cooperative deck crawler Regicide from Badgers From Mars. All that, plus hospital radio, on Ep183.
00:00 - A new type of chip, another one bites the dust, and love language
14:37 - Lacuna
27:45 - Townscaper
36:45 - Benji's recommendations
46:22 - Regicide
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Sam (@MrSamTurner), and Benji (@OspreyGames).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
A globetrotting episode, as the lads head around Bavaria on Segways, including a trip to the legendary FUNtainment, Hofbräuhaus, and Neuschwanstein Castle. Then we get some mucky fun in with Dirty Pig (or Drecksau) from Kosmos, look back at reMEmber from Pegasus Spiele, become one with nature with Happy Bee from Helvetiq and Coiledspring Games, and annoy all the right people with the Barbie movie.
All that, plus a farewell to underwear, on Ep182.
00:00 - An international flavour
03:55 - Hofbräuhaus, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Segways in Bavaria
26:10 - a trip to FUNtainment
33:40 - Dirty Pig or Drecksau
38:22 - reMEmber
44:49 - Happy Bee
48:52 - the Barbie movie
On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
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The chocolate side should be up. If you hold it chocolate side down, you'll get more melted chocolate on your fingertips.
Could you introduce yourselves at the start of each episode? You throw names around - Pete, Dan, Chris, Alex - but I've no idea who's who.
READ an audiobook? Surely you mean listen to an audiobook?
I discovered this pod over the last week while looking for lockdown entertainment. It's brilliant, really well produced with great presenters and a really welcoming vibe :)
Great for when you want to hang out with friends but can't do conversation. Which is me 80% of the time. It's a mood upper!
Great for when you want to hang out with friends but can't do conversation. Which is me 80% of the time. It's a mood upper!
A great podcast, easy going and chilled.