What do freelance fantasy space-whale photography and the establishment of profitable medieval realms have in common? That the boys talk about both of those themes in this episode!

Chris and Luke bandy words about the classic tile-laying game Cosmolancer (originally released as Kingdoms), as well as the 2025 Spiel des Jahres awards (a very timely discussion), and the warm feeling of harming your friends* without facing any consequences.

*in the game

Tally ho! 🐳💫

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - Banter: on the 2025 Spiel des Jahres

09:53 - Cosmolancer background info

13:33 - Rules summary

16:49 - Game discussion

25:21 - Aha! moments

29:40 - 'I could harm you and then have no retribution personally!'

32:45 - Outro

Hosted by: Luke O'Grady & Chris Lemieux

Produced by: Sophie Shin & Chris Lemieux

Socials: Matt Winquist

Artwork by: Samm Ruppersberger