Staying In

00:00 - The benefits of the multi-screen setup, and Sandra Bullock as an unbelievable hacker. 06:57 - The 20th anniversary of The Matrix, and a trip down memory lane. 23:34 - Scythe is a strange but elegant mash up of lots of board game genres, plus a dissection of bad tutorials in digital tabletop adaptations. 40:33 - Ticket to Ride: New York is just the right size of game (about 20 minutes). 51:49 - Baba Is You throws you at literal and metaphorical walls, but that's okay, and you should persist, because it's completely brilliant. 56:28 - The Ultimate Licensed Video Game. All that, and a pirated cable box, with Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Mark (@lithiumproject). Thanks again to Mark from Link To The Cast for joining us - we think his podcast is really good, and you should give it a go. Also we had Link To The Cast's Dave Ryan on a little while back, so give that a listen if you get the chance. Links - StayingInPodcast.com Instagram - @StayingInPod Twitter - @StayingInPod

00:00 - The deep appeal of croquet. 06:32 - The peaceful joy of painting miniatures, a visit to Element Games, getting into The Hobby, a dash of Star Wars: Legion, avoiding Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team, kicking back with Shonan BeachFM, and kicking things off with Blood Bowl. 34:26 - Superior sunglasses. 36:16 - The Wandering Games Conference at Bangor University, Kris's keynote, and why there aren't any shoes in The Fullbright Company's Gone Home. 40:49 - Florence by Mountains is a short but delightful experience, and bounding through the best Bart Bonte game: Blue. 47:48 – A long discussion on the theme tune and lyrics to Spider-Man. And also that new Spider-Man: Far From Home movie. All that, and the sun from Super Mario Bros. 3, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Links - StayingInPodcast.com Instagram - @StayingInPod Twitter - @StayingInPod Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Steam Curator - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/

00:00 - Roll Dice Gaming is a solid addition to the UK tabletop event calendar, and 2019's weekend was "a good first event" (even if we didn't get a goodie bag!), but it's currently a bit lacking in an identity to call its own. 09:45 - From Gen42, the folks who brought you Hive, comes Feed Me!, which is coming to board game stores this Christmas. We saw it at Roll Dice Gaming and it's a physics-y puzzle game that's a bit Pachinko, a bit Rube Goldberg machine, and more than a little Cut the Rope. 20:25 - Woof. 25:20 - Meditation. Mindfulness. And games like Stardew Valley that transport you to a peaceful, relaxed state of mind. 35:15 - Dandy Dungeon - Legend of Brave Yamada is an odd game with a strong pedigree, that's a blend of puzzle-infused dungeon crawling RPG, and critique of the games industry, and it feels just right on Switch. 45:45 - Our listener question this week comes from our pal Adam... or was it Greg? Anyway, he asks us which real life statistic we would want to know about our own lives.

00:00 - Being painfully middle class and watching people with real jobs go about their business. 13:33 - Our pal @twpercival1 has a question for us, which is: "why when people remake a film is it a remake, but if you remake a song it's a cover?" and we then proceed to talk about Honey, I Shrunk the Kids for an extraordinary amount of time. 23:13 - A competition to read the Discworld novels, a rivalry-inducing board game app called ScorePal, and a daily check in via Daylio. 37:40 - A smooth segue and a Charity Miles update. 45:18 - What film should never be remade? We have an answer. 47:47 - The light and breezy TV series, Chernobyl. All that, and the circle of life, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Links - StayingInPodcast.com Twitter - @StayingInPod Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Steam Curator - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/41888/staying

00:00 - Going to the UK Games Expo, and a gift of Wibbell++. 05:50 - Gravity wells and hex maps and a problem in the making with a purchase of BattleTech: AeroTech. 07:58 - Chocobo Party Up! is Square Enix's latest in-house designed board game, we've played it, and we can tell you all about fat Chocobos. 14:25 - Avoiding a potion explosion with Wolfgang Warsch's The Quacks of Quedlinburg. 26:27 - God of War, how it relates to parenting, and a discussion about difficulty in video games. 39:12 - Butterscotch Shenanigan's Levelhead has difficulty that's super high, but that's also part of why it's so satisfying. 43:08 - Celeste's mountain climb is tough, but very smart, has something to say, and is so incredibly rewarding. 48:26 - Hello and welcome to "Peter Asks a Question". 52:40 - Our Listener Question for this episode comes from our pal Robyn Zwicker, who asks: "What is the best biscuit to have with tea?" and the answer to which we all vehemently disagree. All that, and going for a cry, with Dan (@ThisDan

00:00 - Telling the truth about a trip to see Liar Liar. 04:40 - Bang bang, it's John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum calling. 17:04 - A Charity Miles update and a pat on the back to our pals at Sporadically Board. 19:59 - We've seen Game of Thrones season 8 and we'll tell you what we think about it, but don't worry, we don't spoil anything... except the theme tune. 36:58 - The BBFC Game, and Peter and Dan's idea for a new horror podcast. 42:00 - What's Yellow, Red, and Black? Some of the lovely, peaceful puzzlers from Bart Bonte, that's what! 49:50 - Our pal @baileyneil asks... "If each of you was a pizza, what pizza would you be and why?" All that, and a sack of potatoes, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - StayingInPodcast.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.c

01:00 - Fancy glamping via Canopy & Stars, plus a game or two of Joker. 10:00 - A long discussion and some pretty big spoilers for Avengers: Endgame, why fancy cinemas are the best cinemas, and snack strats. 42:54 - Guard Duty is a fantastic retro-tinged modern adventure game, so we have a nice chat about that. 50:25 - Our Listener Question this episode comes from our pal @CaptainBuckers, who asks us about getting into video games, and where to start. All that, plus a very revealing ablution, with Alix (@EruditeWolf), Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). And as mentioned, a massive thank you to all the people who have reviewed the podcast, including our pals from the UK: LittleGem96, BooBoo et famille, colossalblue, olisims, --RTerry--, Footballmad19910, Stevie Allan, Jebusf, RickyG23189, Boardgraemes, Paultcha, DoFuss, Shazawazawa, Ateeeeeena, NOOBS on ice, Kartar, Jabanda, Edddd368, Hollsi85, Dad8287, We're Not Wizards, Revatar, AND our pal from Australia lonegames

00:13 - Sam's 10 out of 10 wedding, plus a metaphysical discussion about seafood. 12:02 - It sounds like a cliché to say it, but Bali truly does feel like another world at times. 18:45 - Rainbow Train's relaxing, thoughtful puzzle game Hook is 50 levels of meditative mobile gaming loveliness. 34:06 - Heaven's Vault is an exhilarating, highly personal narrative experience from Inkle. 44:25 - @Lithiumproject provides the question for this episode, asking "is there a game you wish you could have got to the end of?" - thanks pal! All that, plus a PlayStation Vita blast from the past, with Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/41888/staying

00:00 - Wedding decompression and a very special ice cream. 04:19 - EGX Rezzed 2019 as experienced as a member of the video games industry. 11:35 - OutOfTheBit's new 2D top-down racer Super Arcade Racing feels like an ever-so authentic mix of 90s racers like Micro Machines and Overdrive. 15:47 - Return of the Obra Dinn from Lucas Pope has you piecing together a maritime mystery in a stylish 1-bit visual style. We think it's genius. 25:28 - A lovely tea blending workshop at Bird & Blend Tea in Bristol, plus a "Cremebow". 41:49 - Our pal Robyn Zwicker asks us via Facebook: "if Brexit was a board game how would it play and how would you rate it?". Thanks! All that, plus a fair bit about pu'er, with Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Peter (@XeroXeroXero). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/bo

00:00 - Dan's feeling a bit poorly, bless. 02:04 - The first 30 mins or so of Captain Marvel. 08:50 - How late is too late for someone to write a groomsman’s speech? 21:30 - We go on an Old Man's Journey, with the perfectly slow-paced adventure from Broken Rules. 27:36 - Railroad Ink and other games to play with a cup of tea. 33:38 - Another episode, another Charity Miles update. 37:54 - The problems with computer voices and phoning it in. 41:38 - Our listener pal @Adamski_UK provides our question for the episode, and it's all about our "inner voices". Thanks! All that, and a not-grift, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/41888/staying

00:00 - Super Mario Odyssey is great, with a surprisingly compelling narrative hook, and has convinced us that maybe, just maybe, 3D Mario games can work as well as the 2D ones. 09:29 - Stag Part 1: fun and games and fizzy beverages at Sam's stag in York, plus RAF facts. 14:41 - Stag Part 2: Sam Bingo came to a rapid end, the best salt and vinegar crisps, and "the great normaliser" that is FootGolf. 20:09 - A big welcome to Winston, Superkmx, Adamski, Andy Barton, Robyn Z, and (probably) a member of the landed gentry, in our Charity Miles update. 26:21 - Stag Part 3: A very special recording session at Precentor Studios which, if you want to subject yourself to it, can be found on our YouTube channel. 37:37 - TowerFall Ascension from Matt Makes Games is an arrow shooting arena shooter where you always feel like you're either playing like absolute rubbish, or amazingly well. 44:13 - Stag Part 4: lovely York, Samikers, and post-stag rebuild. 49:04 - Which of the current squad at Aston Villa makes the best cup

00:00 - White chocolate and matcha brownies, some sort of cheddar abomination, and a spot of Have I Got News For You via @CrapLocalNews. 7:25 - An ear worm and a return to form for Assassin's Creed in Odyssey. 20:53 - A Charity Miles update and a big thank you. 25:30 - Who among us is the Kebab King? Find out in this episode. 27:25 - Rise of Industry's extreme detail can feel like a second job, but that's also what makes it so great, and we wouldn't have it any other way. 37:15 - Comic book series The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, now has a TV series, and this is what we think of it. 47:15 - Our listener question this episode comes from our pal Alex Holmes, who asks "do you think the video game industry will ever completely merge with the board game industry?" Thanks Alex! All that, and a very special round cheese, with Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod

00:10 - Revealed: our favourite Twitter accounts (spoilers, it's @leastusedemoji & @darkstockphotos). 06:21 - The chaps went to Frankfurt, or as it shall now forever be known, "Coventry Gone Crazy". Plus a visit to the incredible T3 Terminal Entertainment. 18:32 - Charity shop find Risk Express is a dangerous game for friendships, from Hasbro and Reiner Knizia. 27:17 - We get drawing and scheming with A Fake Artist Goes to New York by Jun Sasaki. 35:29 - It's our regular Charity Miles update. There's 15 of us now and our pals Nicholas, Mike Daw, Brittany Harbidge, Kathryn Hopkins, and Qourth are putting in some amazing effort! 39:59 - Oh sure, Hypnotising surreal puzzler The Gardens Between is on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, but it's best played on Switch, and we'll tell you why. 50:38 - "Cheaters never prosper", except in Schummel Hummel. 57:35 - Our listener question comes from @Lonegamesman, who asks "what is one aspect of the hobby (board game or video game) that one of your fellow SiP memb

00:00 - Our time with Charity Miles continues, and there's still space for you in our #StayingInPod group if you fancy joining us. 04:35 - Into the Inferno is not an easy going watch, Mary Poppins Returns absolutely is, and things get really really real. 19:59 - Feldherr foam is a joy-sparker for tabletop gamers. 27:33 - Mayor Contests in SimCity: Build It keep us coming back for more of this slick city management mobile game. 42:35 - Brass: Lancashire is a game that seems impenetrable, but is actually very elegant, and in-turn is supremely satisfying. 49:44 - Our question this episode is from Neil Bailey, who asks "what game are you most looking forward to in 2019?". Thanks Neil! All that, and the best Revel, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Peter (@XeroXeroXero). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardG

00:00 - Do people do New Year's resolutions any more? 06:58 - Sparking joy in us all is the TV series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. 16:17 - You can get involved with our big challenge this year: raising money for charity, through exercise, via a smashing social good app called Charity Miles. We need your help to hit our target, so please join us! 25:46 - We crack into Escape Room In A Box: The Werewolf Experiment. 30:05 - Flamme Rouge sprints into our hearts while it provides a wonderfully thematic board game take on competitive cycling. 36:00 - We unpick our thoughts on interactive TV show Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. 52:25 - Our pal @MantisMat provides the question for this episode, asking if we have a list of stuff we want to do before we're 40. Thanks Matt! All that, and a whole lot of nihilism, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook

00:00 - We start off 2019 with our best foot forward, chatting about cycling naked. 09:13 - Project Highrise from Kasedo Games is a ridiculously compelling, meditative tower management game on PC, mobile, and console. 19:03 - Kris and Sam have been getting their deduction on with Cryptid from Osprey Games. 26:16 - We open our Secret Santa gifts which, as you'll all remember, is a nice thing we often balls up. 37:19 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will define a new era for what animation can achieve on the big screen. No joke, it's THAT good. 45:50 - Our question from you for this episode is from Richard Simpson who asks whether we keep any Christmas traditions we had as kids. Thanks Richard! All that, and a whole lot of vegetarian curry, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steam

00:10 - Saint Nicholas Day (hooray!) and Dan's Deep Clean Dentistry (boo). 09:26 - Another cause for celebration is that Peter has finally completed Mass Effect: Andromeda. 20:58 - Kris thinks Spyro Reignited Trilogy is some pretty hot stuff. 31:27 - Fallout 76's nylon bag sure is something. 36:17 - Dragonmeet 2018 was a tabletop RPG fan's dream convention. 47:33 - The ever-so lovely Neil Bailey asks "what is the best Christmas film?". Thanks Neil! All that, and a very Gnasty Gnorc, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Peter (@XeroXeroXero). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/41888/staying

00:00 - Krismas Eve (not Christmas Eve!), and the start of Secret Santa preperations, as we do every year. 10:10 - Keyforge: Call of the Archons is here and we have opinions about Richard Garfield's latest for Fantasy Flight. 23:10 - Reminiscing about The Incredible Crash Dummies. 28:00 - Human: Fall Flat is an unmissable, playful, an wonderfully silly comedy game. 34:44 - Killing Eve is Phoebe Waller-Bridge's dark drama with a wry sense of humour, and it is excellent. 42:58 - An update for the Round The Houses Challenge. And then WE CHALLENGE YOU!!!!!!1 50:35 - "Going out to eat, do you choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner?"

00:14 - How to deal with trick-or-treaters AND carol singers. 05:00 - ALEXANDER HAMILTON! And also Hamilton: An American Musical. 20:11 - The fantastic and fascinating Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt exhibit. 31:10 - Does anyone feel like Chicken Tonight anymore? 35:46 - Getting to grips with GRIP: Combat Racing on Nintendo Switch and PC. 48:48 - Discussing the benefits of occupying Australia, thanks to a great question from @Cromerty. And why it's always good to carry a pack of Sesame Snaps with you, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/41888/staying

00:00 - "The talk" and just one of the perils of modern living. 05:37 - Kris has been playing Night in the Woods, and we find out what kind of a Mae he is. 14:37 - Seasonal teas, hot chocolates, and whether Horlicks is an international brand. 19:16 - Istanbul: Digital Edition, and why this straight adaptation of the board game is a winner. 36:44 - Peter's chamomile teas, and a particularly memorable "date". 41:08 - Wolverine: The Long Night is a podcast from Marvel that comes thoroughly recommended. 51:12 - Our listener question this episode comes from @purple_steve who asks us a question about coals, LEGO, and plugs. Plus some farmers who don't like the dark, with bright sparks Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Peter (@XeroXeroXero). For links to topics covered - http://stayingin.podbean.com Find us on Twitter - @StayingInPod Find us on Facebook - @StayingInPodcast Find us on Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28314572/ Find us on BoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/41888