Brainwaves Special Edition - UK Games Expo 2024

Brainwaves Special Edition - UK Games Expo 2024

Author: The Giant Brain June 17, 2024 Duration: 1:21:41
Hello everyone,   In a break from our usual cast, this is a set of interviews I carried out at UK Games Expo 2024. I’ve provided links to all the folk mentioned and more besides in the show notes. Hope you enjoy!    Folks we mention on the cast   Soul Muppet Publishing Leyline Press Mousehole press Paverson Games  Black Chantry Null Signal   Orbital Blues  Slightly Reckless Games Wanderer’s Tome   Burn After Running Boardgamewire UK Tabletop Industry Network Arcs Darington Press - Candela Obscura  UK Indie RPG collective  Undaunted Calisto Roland MacDonald Crossed Paths Tabletop Games Blog - Oliver Tabletop Scotland 

Every week, the trio from Brainwaves-Board Game and Tabletop News Show-Iain, Jamie, and Oliver-gathers to sift through the bustling world of hobby games. This isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a conversational deep dive where news about upcoming releases, industry shifts, and crowdfunding phenomena gets unpacked with the insight of seasoned enthusiasts. The Giant Brain's hosts blend their distinct perspectives, often debating the merits of a new design or pondering the implications of a major publisher's announcement, making each episode feel like you're listening in on a lively chat among well-informed friends. You'll hear specific details on games hitting the market, from expansive strategy titles to clever card games, along with thoughtful commentary on the wider tabletop culture. Tuning into this podcast means getting a curated, digestible, and genuinely engaging update on everything happening beyond the box lid, delivered with a mix of expertise and palpable excitement for the hobby. It's the perfect audio companion for your commute or game night prep, ensuring you're always in the loop.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show
Podcast Episodes
Brainwaves Episode 103 - Crowdfunding Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
Iain is trying to fit the entire studio in a fridge to escape the cool weather, while Jamie goes for a more practical solution. Resolving their differences they won’t let the hot weather stop them bringing you the latest…
On Stage with Tabletop Scotland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:01
In our most recent On Stage Iain is joined by David Wright and John Harper, two of the team behind Tabletop Scotland. Tabletop Scotland is a convention held in Perth, Scotland and is back after a couple of years due to o…
Brainwaves Episode 102 - Political Popcorn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:48
Jamie’s been away in the nation's capital and comes back to find Iain covered in popcorn and watching the latest developments in UK politics. Dusting Iain off and getting him behind the mic, the team cover the latest in…
Brainwaves Episode 101 - Backing Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:55
After the highs of the big 100, Iain and Jamie are back behind the mics to bring you the latest tabletop gaming news. This time out we cover a new player in the field of crowdfunding, Kickstarter’s community board, the D…
Episode 100 - Centenary Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:52
It’s the 100th Episode! In a very special live show Iain and Jamie welcome back Sam who has been hiding in the walls/ another dimension. They are joined by the interview legend that is Richard Simpson from We’re Not Wiza…
Episode 99 - Counting Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
It’s the penultimate episode before the big 100. As Jamie and Iain contemplate what they have brought to the world of tabletop podcasts they dig into the latest news from the hobby. Spiel des Jahres nominations, rent a D…
On Stage with Frank West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:36
In our latest On Stage Interview Iain is joined by Frank West. Frank is the man behind City of Games, publishers of the cultural juggernaut that is Isle of Cats. Iain chats to Frank about publishing, the state of the ind…
Episode 98 - Contagious Conventions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:07
Iain’s been stocking up on infinite mugs to get ready for the big 100th and the builders are in to rearrange the non-euclidean geometry to accept beings of a celestial nature. Seeking refuge in the Studio Jamie and Iain…
Episode 97 - Corked Bottle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:13
With Episode 100 on the horizon, Iain and Jamie start to get things sorted out at the HQ for the big day. Of course the news has to come first and the studio beckons as they cover controversy in wine country, Hasbro anno…
Episode 96 -Pyramid Scheme [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:10
Iain has come up with a brilliant new way to fund the cast but Jamie is not so sure. While they contemplate the future they settle down in the studio to bring you news about NFts invading Dungeons and Dragons, Asmodee Un…