All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

Episode 209: Going Once, Going Twice with Alex Kammer

On this episode, Quarex and Ben bring back Alex Kammer for another interview: this time, about gaming auctions, consignment shops, and flea markets. Alex isn't just talking about growing his own impressive collection, but also ways for new and budding collectors to begin growing their own collections. What you need to know for the upcoming Rushmores: * Get your items in for the Origins Consignment Shop [https://livegameauctions.com/origins-consignment-store-2026/] by June 13! * Get your items for the Gen Con Live Auction [https://livegameauctions.com/gen-con-auction-and-consignment-store-2026/] by July 19 and Consignment Shop [https://livegameauctions.com/gen-con-auction-and-consignment-store-2026/] by July 26! Check out Gamehole Con [https://www.gameholecon.com/] ahead of its biggest and best year, including: * Season 2 of Wardens of the Eastern Marches [https://www.gameholecon.com/wardeninfo] * Free receptions [https://www.gameholecon.com/attend/receptions] from Wednesday through Saturday evening at the Spark hotel! * Gamehole Con Special Events [https://www.gameholecon.com/attend/featuredevents], including the Collector's Auction for Charity! And we also get some scoops on the special events at Gamehole Con 2026! You won't want to miss it. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 208: GET ON IT for your Gamehole Con Badge

On this very special, very quick episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben remind you when and why you want to get your badges for Gamehole Con 2026... the badger mitzvah! Don't miss out on dancing the hora in Madison this October because you slept on buying your badge! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 207: Prepare to Jack into the Neon Future at Origins 2026

Everything you need to know to get ready for Origins 2026—just under a month away! * Buy Night City 2045 [https://talsorianstore.com/products/night-city-2045 ] and pick it up at Origins! * Play in some great cyberpunk themed events [https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026/schedule#?query=&filter_liked=0&day_id=&eventtype_id=&startdaypart_id= ]! * Attend the live play of Cyberpunk Red [https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026/schedule/8703 ], featuring voice actors from the Netflix series! * Buy your badge [https://tabletop.events/conventions/origins-game-fair-2026/badgetypes] so you can get event tickets! * Book your Southwest flight with code "SWABIZ"! * Book your parking at the GCCC [https://columbusconventions.com/park/parking-availability/ ]! * Check out the special programming [https://www.originsgamefair.com/special-programming ] at Origins! * Watch some events on stage [https://www.originsgamefair.com/events-on-stage]! * Compete in the Miniatures Painting Competition [https://www.originsgamefair.com/miniature-painting-competition ]! * Submit your items for the Origins Consignment Shop [https://livegameauctions.com/]! And like/subscribe for more Origins content as we approach Origins 50+1! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 206: What Did You Get In Your Wishlistmas Stocking?

On this episode, Quarex and Ben take stock of the best and/or worst afternoon in the Mays of Gen Con: Wishlistmas! How did your wish list process? And also: consider attending Game Market Indianapolis [https://www.gencon.com/events/325961] on Saturday night of Gen Con! Games so newly published you can taste the ink, from the names you'll get street cred for knowing now! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 202: Yoshi Directs Gaming at Balticon!

On this episode, Quarex and Ben interview Yoshi, the director of gaming of one of the oldest sci-fi conventions in the US... Balticon, the 60th anniversary that was held from May 22-25, 2026! * Balticon [https://www.balticon.org/] website * 2026 Guests of Honor [https://www.balticon.org/goh], including Jim Butcher and Andy Weir * Gaming Track [https://www.balticon.org/gaming] for Balticon * Concert and Filk [https://www.balticon.org/events/filk] for Balticon * Baltimore Science Fiction Society [https://www.bsfs.org/] website, including the Balticon history [https://www.bsfs.org/bconhist.htm] And check out Yoshi's Fabula Ultima livestream on Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/alyssanddusty]! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.