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• #97 | 2025 Reading Wrap-Up

  Send us a textIn Episode 97 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty and Troy settle in for a cozy, late-year catch-up: games played, hobby progress, Kickstarters backed, and a little Adepticon/DepthCon narrative plotting. They also expand the library segment into a mini year-end reading chat, talking Malazan, Primal Hunter, Critical Role’s Mighty Nein animated series, and more of their favorite books and media from the year.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/A_gxT7qQejQOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*🎲 Board & Miniature GamesFate of the Fellowship https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drivethrurpg/fate-of-the-fellowshipAndromeda’s Edge https://cardboardalchemy.com/andromedas-edge/Relic Blade https://www.relicblade.com/Thousand Year Old Vampire https://thousandyearoldvampire.com/📚 Books & Reading (From Episode 97 Notes)Malazan Book of the Fallen – Book 6 (The Bonehunters) https://steven-erikson.org/malazan-book-of-the-fallen/the-bonehunters/Malazan Book of the Fallen – Book 9 (Dust of Dreams) https://steven-erikson.org/malazan-book-of-the-fallen/dust-of-dreams/Primal Hunter (LITRPG) https://www.audible.com/series/The-Primal-Hunter-Audiobooks/B09R3C87ZD🎲 Crowdfunding (From Episode 97 Notes)Abercrombie First Law – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/litescalates/the-first-law-signed-and-personalized-by-joe-abercrombieGhost in the Shell RPG (Blades in the Dark engine) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manaprojectstudio/ghost-in-the-shell-roleplaying-game📺 Watching / Media (From Episode 97 Notes)Mighty Nein (Critical Role Animated Series) https://critrole.com/shows/mighty-nein/Project Hail Mary Trailer https://youtu.be/NZJbC1Z6i2c🎤 Podcasts & Community ContentThe Campaign Trail – Goonhammer Patreon Show https://www.patreon.com/goonhammer🎪 Conventions & Events MentionedMidwinter Gaming Convention https://midwintergamingcon.com/Adepticon https://www.adepticon.org/Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

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• #96 | GameholeCon, Dragon Fall, and Dragon Days

  Send us a textBrice returns to the show, joining Ty and Troy as they recap a busy stretch of events  — GameholeCon, Dragon Fall, and Dragon Days.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/6XzKdmqrb1wOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

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• #95 | Keep the Dice Rollin’ (Even as Adults)

  Send us a textIn Episode 95 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty, Troy are again joined by Raf and dive into what they’ve been playing—Frosthaven, Zombicide Invader, Blood Bowl, and more—plus hobby wins, Kickstarter finds, and recent reads and watches. The main topic tackles how to play more games as busy adults, with tips and stories on carving out time, digital tools, and making game nights stick. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/y7KFLTaslR8Our theme music is by *FADEBACK*🎲 Tabletop Games (Played / Talked About)Splendor DuelFrosthavenDungeons & DragonsShadowrunChinatownRootBlood RageRobo RallyOn MarsCosmic Encounter CampaignOvercooked 2 Ready Set Bet (giant version)Blood Bowl Zombicide: InvaderBattle of HothTwilight Imperium (Digital on Steam)Magic: The Gathering – Spider-Man📚 Books & AudiobooksMalazan Book of the Fallen (Midnight Tides → The Bonehunters; Book 9) – Steven EriksonForward Collection short stories (Audible)Murderbot Diaries short story – Martha WellsBe Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee – Shannon LeeGates of Fire – Steven PressfieldThe Order of Time – Carlo RovelliSongs of the Drowned series (The Stone Knife) – Anna Stephens📺 TV Shows & MoviesSuperman ThunderboltsAlien EarthAnimal Kingdom (Netflix)What We Do in the Shadows (while painting)Murderbot DiariesPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

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• #94 | The Gen Con Return

  Send us a textTy and Troy return from Gen Con 2025, and special guest host Raf Cordero takes the interviewer’s chair! From first impressions and surprise discoveries to gaming highlights, hidden gems, and funny convention moments, Raf guides Ty and Troy through their Gen Con 2025 recap. Plus, the crew shares what they’ve been playing, hobbying, and reading. Whether you were in Indy or following from home, this episode has the insider scoop you don’t want to miss.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/eLTWy7-ZtaAOur theme music is by FADEBACKGames (Played / Talked About)Yu-Gi-Oh! TCGD&D – Dragon’s SandboxD&D Clank: Catacombs7 Wonders Duel – Lord of the Rings EditionThunder RoadInterceptorWrothVantageLegions ImperialisMörk BorgRangers of ShadowdeepSnapShipsChinatownAxolotl with a GunBattle MonstersLord of the Rings PandemicGundam TCGCrowdfunding / PurchasesNemesis: RetaliationThe Dead KeepForsaken🎮 Video GamesArmored CoreNightreignApex Legends 📚 Books & AudiobooksMalazan: Midnight Tides – Steven EriksonMalazan: Dust of Dreams - Steven EriksonArk – Veronica RothSummer Frost – Blake CrouchThe Order of Time – Carlo RovelliHe Who Fights With Monsters – Shirtaloon (Travis Deverell)The Gates of Fire – Steven PressfieldRust Colored Rain –📺 TV ShowsBelow Deck: Sailing YachtSinners Animal KingdomPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

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• #93 | The Gen Con Time Machine

  Send us a textTy and Troy are joined by Raf Cordero as they crack some drinks, talk hobby progress, and revisit Gen Cons past in “The Gen Con Time Machine.” From their first unforgettable trips to Parkside and Milwaukee to late-night gaming in Indy, it’s a nostalgic dive through decades of dice, drinks, and dungeons. Plus: Relic Blade, Zombicide White Death, Outbreak Undead, Nightreign, and more!🎲 Games We Played & Talked AboutZombicide: White DeathSeven Wonders Duel – Lord of the Rings EditionRelic BladeFrosthavenPendragon (RPG)ARCSCaptain SonarBlood BowlDragon Delves Unmatched: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)Speakeasy (Lacerda Game)🧪 Video GamesDune: AwakeningNightreignGen Con Exhibit at UW-Parkside https://libguides.uwp.edu/gencon📚 Books / AudiobooksThe Devils – Joe AbercrombieSun Eater Series (Book 1: Empire of Silence) – Christopher RuocchioThe Stone Knife (Songs of the Drowned series) – Anna StephensDungeon Crawler Carl – Matt DinnimanHe Who Fights With Monsters – Shirtaloon (Travis Deverell)The System Apocalypse – Tao WongGates of Fire – Steven PressfieldRandomize (short story) – Andy WeirMidnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 5) – Steven EriksonEra of Ruin (Warhammer 40K short story collection) – various authorsImpact Winter (Season 3) – Audible Original Audio Drama📺 TV Shows / Streaming SeriesMurderbot Diaries (TV adaptation) – based on the series by Martha WellsSilo – Apple TV+What We Do in the Shadows – FX / HuluSquid Game (Seasons 1–3) – NetflixDaggerheart: Age of Umbra (Critical Role live play series) – Darrington Press / Critical RoleOur theme music is by FADEBACKPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

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