#103 | GameholeCon

Send us Fan MailTy and Troy recap their adventures at GameholeCon, from board games and RPG sessions to catching up with friends and exploring the convention. They also dive into recent hobby projects, crowdfunding, and their latest reading and watching before a GameholeCon roundtable on what makes the convention special and where it could go next.You can also watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/b313XzBO7QwPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailAfter a summer hiatus, Ty and Troy are finally back in the BoD Studio! They catch up on a whole summer’s worth of gaming, hobby projects, books, conventions, and assorted geekery.Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailFresh off the milestone 100th episode, Ty and Troy kick off "Season 2" of Playin' & Slayin' with a discussion about new editions in tabletop gaming. They share recent gaming adventures, hobby projects, crowdfunding finds, books, podcasts, and video games before diving into when a new edition improves a game—and when it misses the mark. From Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar to Dungeons & Dragons, X-Wing, Space Hulk, and classic board games, the hosts explore how rules updates can breathe new life into a game or leave players behind.Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailTy and Troy celebrate 100 episodes of Playin’ and Slayin’ with a laid-back but heartfelt look back at nearly a decade of gaming, hobbying, and podcasting. After kicking things off with classic drinks, they dive into what they’ve been playing, building, and backing before heading into a full AdeptiCon 2026 recap, covering events, games, friends, and standout moments from the convention.The episode wraps with a nostalgic celebration of the show itself, reflecting on favorite episodes, memorable guests, and the podcast's evolution since its launch in 2017.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/PkUIb9qpZssOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*🍻 What We’re DrinkingClassic BoD cocktail (Van Gogh Acai Blueberry + White Monster)Baseline Lager – Two Pitchers Brewing🎮 What We’ve Been PlayingRelicBladeFate of the FellowshipZombicide: TMNT💰 Crowdfunding / Kickstarter / Other GeekeryDungeon Crawler Carl RPG (BackerKit)👉 https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/renegade-game-studios/dungeon-crawler-carl-rpg-unstoppableMega Dungeon Month Collection👉 https://www.backerkit.com/c/collections/mega-dungeon-monthPirate Zombicide & Plaguebearer📚 BoD Library – Reading / Listening / WatchingBooks / ReadingThe Forever WarThe Broken Earth Trilogy – N.K. JemisinLonesome DoveThe Daughter’s WarThe Word for World is Forest – Ursula K. Le GuinThe Wicked + The DivineChildren of StrifeOperation Bounce HousePlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailTroy and Ty are back with Weekender game highlights, hobby updates, and Space Marine skirmishes; it’s the usual Playin’ and Slayin’ chaos. Ty then steps into full sales mode with his review of Relic Blade, aiming to convince Troy to play.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/3W_LlGDpz0gOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*🎲 GamesArt Society (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/395375/art-societyHarmonies (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmoniesRuins (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428635/ruinsWroth (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414117/wrothVantage (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantageScoundrel (BGG): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191095/scoundrelRelicblade (official): https://www.relicblade.com💸 Crowdfunding / GeekeryBlades ’68 (BackerKit – Evil Hat): https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/evil-hat/blades-68 📚 BooksAfter the Revolution (official site): https://atrbook.comTimeline (Michael Crichton official): https://michaelcrichton.com/works/timeline/A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (GRRM official): https://georgerrmartin.com/grrm_book/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/The Daughters’ War (Macmillan): https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250887672/thedaughterswar/📺 WatchingThe Last Kingdom (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80074249Hilda (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80115346Carmen Sandiego (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/80167821A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max): https://www.hbomax.com/shows/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/3507a932-eace-46ea-bfe1-638ae819fa12🎧 Playin’ & Slayin’: https://playinandslayin.com🏠 Basement of Death: https://basementofdeath.com🧙 Goonhammer Media Network: https://www.goonhammer.com🎲 Adepticon: https://www.adepticon.orgPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailHappy New Year! As we look back at our favorite games, books, minis, shows, and moments of 2025—plus what we’re playing, painting, backing, and watching as we kick off 2026.Also: MMOs, Kill Team, Zombicide, LitRPGs, and an Adepticon giveaway.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/jq9fAtmp3iAOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*🎮 Things We Talked AboutBoard Games+ SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligencehttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence+ Vantagehttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage+ The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowshiphttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship+ Flip 7https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7+ Zombicide: Invaderhttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/248065/zombicide-invader+ Santorinihttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194655/santorini+ Unlock! (series / game family)https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/39442/series-unlock-space-cowboys+ Abducktionhttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368609/abducktion+ Coyote (the classic forehead bluffing game)https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8172/coyoteVideo Games+ Ashes of Creationhttps://ashesofcreation.com+ ARC Raidershttps://arcraiders.com+ Dune: Awakeninghttps://duneawakening.com🧙 Miniatures & Tabletop+ Kill Teamhttps://www.warhammer.com/en-US/kill-team+ Relicbladehttps://relicblade.com+ Marvel Crisis Protocolhttps://www.atomicmassgames.com/marvel-crisis-protocol+ Miao Ying, the Storm Dragon (Warhammer: Old World)https://www.warhammer.com/en-US/shop/grand-cathay-miao-ying-the-storm-dragon📚 Books & RPGsBooks / Audiobooks+ The Primal Hunter (series)https://www.goodreads.com/series/339304-the-primal-hunter+ Friday Black — Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyahhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37570595-friday-black+ The Egg and Other Stories — Andy Weirhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35502775-the-egg-and-other-stories+ Tom’s Crossing — Mark Z. Danielewskihttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737859/toms-crossing-by-mark-z-danielewski/+ Knight of Shadows (King’s Dark Tidings #6) — Kel Kadehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218689293-knight-of-shadowsRPG Books+ Mörk Borghttps://morkborg.com+ Thousand Year Old Vampirehttps://thousandyearoldvampire.com+ Daggerhearthttps://www.daggerheart.com+ Deities & Demigodshttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17004/Deities--Demigods-1e📺 TV & Movies+ The Penguin (HBO)https://www.hbo.com/the-penguin+ The Mighty Neinhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6K7M9L4+ Stranger Thingshttps://www.netflix.com/title/80057281+ Fallouthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVKJ4ZJG+ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt11389872/🧃 Other Cool Stuff+ Smuggler’s Coffee – Limited Hot Sauceshttps://www.smugglerscoffee.com🎧 Playin’ & Slayin’: https://playinandslayin.com🏠 Basement of Death: https://basementofdeath.com🧙 Goonhammer Media Network: https://www.goonhammer.com🎲 Adepticon: https://www.adepticon.orgPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailIn 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 Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailBrice 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 Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailIn 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 Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/

Send us Fan MailTy 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 Tabletop Battles Media Network.  Find more podcasts like this one at https://tabletopbattles.com/