Choo Choo Crew #20: The Crew Plays Games They Don’t Like
The Crew pledged in June to revisit and stream games that previously missed for us - join us on Episode 20 to hear the results of that endeavor. Is there value in revisiting misses? Did anything improve in our eyes? Decline? Enjoy the show!
#65: A Chat with the Kids III
In our Father's Day tradition, we once again welcome our children to the podcast as we discuss a little bit of everything from discord, content creation, Pokemon, D&D, and much much more. We'll also talk recent plays of Rumble Nation, 535, & Santiago. Enjoy the show!
COIN Collectors #11: All Bridges Burning
Join the COIN Collectors as we discuss All Bridges Burning by GMT Games and VPJ Arponen!
#64: The Honeymoon Phase
James and Sanchez are back for Episode 64 and talking all about The Honeymoon Phase in board games. How deep do you dive into a new hobby? How long until the next hot thing? Also we talk plays of Schadenfreude, Dune, Le Plateau, and Rapido! Enjoy the show!
Choo Choo Crew #19: 18xx Boot Camp - The Private Auction
Fall in line for Mike's 18xx Boot Camp Series, today we're taking on The Opening Auction, The Initial Stock Round, The Private Auction - whatever you call it, let's get you whipped into shape to dominate (or at least not lose) yours. Culminating in our own live Private Auction of 1830.
Hittin’ Dits #6: Choo Choo Crew Plays Games They Don’t Like
Today on Hittin’ Dits James, Mike, Zach and Joe talk about games that have been misses for them and their plan to revisit and stream these games in the month of June. Come along for the ride as the Choo Choo Crew plays games they don’t like (CCPGTDL)!
Choo Choo Crew #18: The Old Prince 1871
Watch out, it's a big boy! The Choo Choo Crew dissects one of the new 18xx kids on the block: The Old Prince 1871. A live opening auction, a full breakdown of how this game ticks, what we're using to our advantage, and our favorite positions to play. Get up to speed on this new 18xx offering, or follow along if you're already all in on T.O.P. Enjoy!
COIN Collectors #10: Year in Review
Join the COIN Collectors as we review one year of podcasting, including games played, highlights, and look towards new games and episodes in the coming year.
#63: GMT’s Weekend at the Warehouse w/Xander
James & Sanchez are joined by DoaM Correspondent Xander after his trip to GMT's Weekend at the Warehouse convention. We also talk recent plays of a trio of trick takers - Plotters Inc, Black Swan, and Aggretsuko, as well as Sanchez' first play of 1841: Lite. Enjoy the show!
Hittin’ Dits #5: That 70 Show
Today on Hittin' Dits the Choo Choo Crew talks about the upcoming 1870 league on 18xx.tools as well as recaps the past season of the 1830 league.
#62: Proxy and Print & Play
It's arts & crafts time with James & Sanchez! We talk Proxying games & components and dive into our successes and failures Print & Playing games, specifically our 18xx adventures. Also recent plays of Home Worlds, Die Macher, Nana, Tammany Hall, and Jekyll v Hyde. Enjoy the show!
Choo Choo Crew #17: Operational Games
The Choo Choo Crew takes a detour down a seldom talked about road for us: Operational Games. What makes them tick, what makes them different, how to succeed and why you should play them. Also a live auction of 1880 China and recent plays of Harzbahn, 1836, and diving into the PNP world.
#61: #BlameSanchez
On Episode 61 we reveal the winner of the DoaM Madness Tournament & Prediction Contest, and James takes Sanchez to task over his controversial voting motives. Also recent plays of Bridge City Poker, Butterfly, & King of Tokyo - and the best travel games to take on the road. Enjoy the show!
COIN Collectors #9: Interview with Jason Carr, GMT Games.
To celebrate a year of COIN Collectors episodes, we interview Jason Carr, the director of game development at GMT games. We discuss Jason’s background, what makes a COIN game a COIN game, the future of COIN and Irregular conflict series, and many other topics. This interview was a ton of fun, and we hope that you enjoy the discussion as much as we did.
#60: Live from DoaMcoN Jr
Live thoughts and impressions from DoaMcoN Jr - a midwest mini meetup of DoaMers. Join James, Zach, Phil, and Mark and many special guests as we chat about the event, the food, the games we played, and the hilarity that ensued. Enjoy!
Choo Choo Crew #16: Chicago Express Expansions
On today’s show we cover the much asked about but rarely talked about expansions to one of our favorite games - Chicago Express! We also cover our favorite Train Game Event in Quad Jumps and recent plays of the Riding Series, 1861, Southern Pacific, 18Rhl, Mini Express and GM&O. Enjoy the show!
#59: DoaM Madness Selection Show
DoaM Madness season is here! Grab your bracket, cast your votes, crown DoaM's #1 game! James & Sanchez run down all 128 games in the tournament, give their picks, and also talk recent plays of Dolmen, Beyond the Sun, and Eyelet. Enjoy!
Hittin’ Dits #4: Online 18xx Leagues & Tournament Mindset
Join Joe, James, Zach, and Mike for this short line podcast as we talk online 18xx Leagues and specifically the current 1830 League and how we're faring in it. We'll also chat about the proper mindset when you're in tournament play. Enjoy the show!
#58: Board Game Former Flames
Breaking up is hard to do! Here on Valentine's Day we take a look back at some of our board game Former Flames and see who still lingers in our minds. Also recent plays of SHASN, Feast for Odin, Streetcar Suburb, Gheos and more! Enjoy the show!
Choo Choo Crew #15: Tempo - Now’s the Time the Time is Now
On today's show, we talk Tempo in train games. Positive, negative, breaking it all down to get that edge that can help you get the W. Also a live auction of 1870, new segment "Quad Jumps", and recent plays of Ride the Rails, Chicago Express, and Rolling Stock Stars.