The Hype and The Hope

Podcast by Mike & Shari

English

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About The Hype and The Hope

From the wilds of Western Australia, we ponder modern board games. Specifically, we contemplate our ever-shrinking shelf space and wonder whether we can justify collecting the next beckoning bit of hotness. Listen to us weaken to the jangling siren song of metal coins and hold resolute against the call of the latest, greatest Euro. Each show ends with a re-evaluation of a game in the wake of actually playing it. Join us!

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25 episodes

Episode 25: Glassy Parisian Pestilence

Noted marine biologist George Costanza may have ruefully spoken of the sea's anger, but if water wasn't allowed to express its emotions, where would tumbled glass come from? Join us in this episode as we discuss beachcombing, whether to double-down on botanical bets, and the cuddly side of pestilence.

16 May 2024 - 45 min

Episode 24: Biblical Elder Zephyrs

Let the record show that this is the episode where Mike comes into his psychic powers! Listen for it sometime after the frog discussion but before Shari repeatedly confesses to enjoying Farmville. This episode, our three board games are Mythwind, Ezra and Nehemiah, and Horror on the Orient Express, but absolutely not in that order.

9 May 2024 - 42 min

Episode 23: Flashy Galactic Blueprints

In this episode we skip up the gangplank to the SS Ian O'Toole, sketch out a perfect castle for dairy enthusiasts, and contemplate when the catnip that is legacy gaming becomes litter box lining instead. As always, we discuss three board games: one we're buying, one we're vetoing, and one we've just played.

2 May 2024 - 41 min

Episode 22: Arizona Dragon Magnates

We return to the microphones for a fresh season of rabbit holes and roundabouts as we ostensibly discuss board games and the finite nature of Kallax shelving. This episode has jackelopes, sass, and rock tumbling, all in the usual context of three games: one that was added to the collection, one that wasn't, and one that was recently played.

25 Apr 2024 - 1 h 10 min

Episode 21: Top Ten of 2023 and Looking Ahead

Behold, our top ten games of 2023, plus our resolutions and anticipations for 2024. Despite several crossovers, we completely surprised each other with our Number Ones! Timestamps are below, but please forgive any wobbles due to the number of "Your X is my Y!" moments. * Honourable Mentions - 5:12 * Number Ten - 6:31 * Number Nine - 11:56 * Number Eight - 16:24 * Number Seven - 20:31 * Number Six - 23:25 * Number Five - 25:36 * Number Four - 29:16 * Number Three - 32:59 * Number Two - 38:37 * Number One - 41:50 * Aftermath - 44:37 * The Hopes and Hypes of 2024 - 51:00

23 Jan 2024 - 1 h 1 min

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