Playin' & Slayin'
A podcast from the Basement of Death featuring news, anecdotal experiences, and raucous reviews of life in the adventurous wilderness of Hobby gaming!
Episodes
111 episodes
#58 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Favorites of 2021
Happy Holidays! It’s the end of the year so the trio shares their favorites of 2021.There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/Q6ahDCuUSN0Fo...
#57 – Playin’ and Slayin’ Matt and Marty Forbeck Shotguns and Sorcery
In this episode we decided to double down on the RPG theme and enjoyed a great discussion with author and game designer Matt Forbeck and his son Marty. In the midst of a Kickstarter campaign for Shotguns and Sorcery for 5E Matt and Marty sat down ...
#56 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Mr. Mephisto
In episode we are joined by the Maestro of ChatGang, Ranter of RantCasts, Mr. Mephisto! After a super-size banter, we rant with Meph on RPGs and the “forever” GM syndrome. Listen to the end to hear Mephisto give brief answers for the ...
#55 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Gen Con / Warhammer+
We go old school with the Josh, Ty, Troy trio since the intern had the night off. Troy gets interrogated about his trip to Indianapolis and return to Gen Con. Then its the return of Play it or Slay it to discuss the benefits and shortcomings of...
#54 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – The Weekender
It’s the Weekender! There was a dearth of conventions this year so we decided to hold our own! In this episode, we share the awesomeness of that weekend of gaming and some tips for creating your own event. As well as what we are playing, ...
#53 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Around the Horn
The gang is back in the studio! Well almost all of us. In the main topic we do our version of Around the Horn and tackle a variety subjects including; a check-in on diversity in gaming a year later, gaming with strangers, player agency in RPGs, a...
#52 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Cubic Shenanigans
On this episode of Playin’ and Slayin’ the guys welcome their friends from Cubic Shenanigans, Dan and Brendan on to the show. They are two other local Milwaukee area podcasters that continue to churn out great content focused on all th...
#51 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – An Opportunity?
Everyone has one. A shelf, closet or whole basement of unassembled, unpainted miniatures just waiting for their opportunity to join the hobby. In this episode Josh, Brice, Ty and Troy discuss the good, and the bad of the piles of hobby we’...
#50 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – A Quick Look Back
It’s finally here! Ty, Josh, Brice and Troy take a look back at 50 episodes and four years of Playin’ and Slayin’. But first a heavy dose of what we’ve been playing, building, buying, reading and watching. Enjoy and thank...
#49.75 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – The Not So Bad of 2020
In this episode the guys sift through the wreckage of 2020 and share their top things that put a smile on their face last year. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify! Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow and...
#49.5 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Attitudes of Gratitude
It was the night before Thanksgiving and the guys get together to discuss the multitude of things they have been playing, building and reading. They then put a different spin on the usual “What are you thankful for?” query by looking ...
#49 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Storytime with Steve Herner
The guys sit down and get comfortable for an in-depth discussion with hobby hero, NEO, and all around legend Steve Herner (@holyhammerhern). Topics range from origin of Holy Wars and Holy Havoc to incredible #HobbyStreaks. Settle in for “Storytime...
#48 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Tempest in a Template
After a little delay the guys are back and they have a lot to talk about. Lumineth “dice tubes” and objective marker templates are some of the hot topics along with the very full playing, hobby, and library segments. Enjoy! Download h...
#47 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Dr Gabe
On this episode of Playin and Slayin the crew sits down with a very special guest and BoD doctor to the stars, Dr. Gabe (@drgabe). They talk through the smashing success that was Mr. Mephisto’s (@Mr_Meph) Rantathon for Mental Health America,...
#46 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Raf Cordero
Raf Cordero from the Ding and Dent podcast and writer for Goonhammer and Geek & Sundry joins the crew to cover a wide range of topics; how he got into gaming, podcasting and freelance writing, and how can we promote diversity in this hobby we ...
#45 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Shockingly AoS Soulbound RPG and New40K
The guys give their thoughts on the new RPG Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound from Cubicle Seven, and the announcement of a new edition of Warhammer 40,000. They also share what they’ve been playing, buying, building and how they’ve b...
#44 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Four Men and a Basement
Brice, Ty, Josh and Troy gather (remotely) to talk about how they’ve been spending their time in the great quarantine. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify! Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow and Fa...
#43 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Kameradenschweine!
We are honored to have Brian Niro as our guest to talk all things Anvil 8 Games. Brian shares his experiences from GAMA, what new things they’re working on and what “Kameradenschweine” means. Download here or find us on Itunes o...
#42 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Passion, Palette, and People
After a short delay the boys are back! Brice relays his adventures at this year’s Holy Wars event and how he accomplished the near impossible task of building and painting his army to an award winning level in an incredible 23 days! Download...
#41 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – 2020 Gaming Goals
Happy New Year from the Basement of Death! Brice joins Ty, Troy and Josh for the review of how the guys did on the gaming goals in 2019 and to set their goals for 2020. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stitcher or Google Play and now Spotify...
#40 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – Gaming Table Showdown and 2019 Favorites
Happy Holidays from the Basement of Death! The guys review some of their favorite things of 2019. We also have a gaming table showdown! Comparing Josh’s Duchess table and Troy’s Gamechanger. Download here or find us on Itunes or Stit...
#39 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – AoS Reminders / Holy Havoc
This episode we talk with the man behind AoS Reminders, Davis Ford. Besides describing what has become one of the most useful websites for Age of Sigmar players, we hear about how it came to be and also peek under the hood to learn what technolog...
#38 – Playin’ and Slayin’ – RPG Rituals, DungeonFog
This episode the guys cover what they have been playing, building and buying as usual, then inspired by the Critical Core game they discuss rituals in RPGs. Not “cast a spell” rituals, but those things you do (or should be doing) befo...