On our last topicsode, we're talking about what you're eating at The Best 8 Days in Gaming. It's a deep dive into special dietary restrictions that our dreamers have -- including gluten free and diabetic friendly diets, but also vegan/vegetarian and halal! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Every year, Gen Con selects charity partners to highlight during the best four to eight days in gaming. We spoke with Carolyn from Super Heroines, Etc. about all their great work in the community, the Midwest convention scene, and how you can get involved with SHE. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

In a convention filled with unique experiences, perhaps the most unique Gen Con experience is the mighty megagame. To help unpack the experience, we spoke with Riley from the Megagame Coalition... Dreamers, how do you like your games: small, medium, or MEGA? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, Quarex and Ben go over some of the basics when it comes to drinking and eating at Gen Con 2026! Dreamers, what's your favorite thing to eat at the convention? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts provide a fair review of everything Origins Game Fair 2026! (Everything except the ice cream, at least!) Dreamers, what did you love at your time at Origins? What could be improved upon for Origins 50+2? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

As your hosts shake off the con crash and/or crud, we're releasing the first of three episodes recorded straight from the exhibitor hall! What were some of your favorite games you found at Origins Game Fair this year? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts preview all the things at Origins Game Fair 60-1 that you'll want to check out... New games, exhibitors, events, and food at the North Market! Plus, there's some app we're all figuring out? Listen in, cus you won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, we're reminding you of this Friday's deadline to elect to have your Gen Con badge shipped to your home. We also look at why Gen Con 2026 is looking like another sell out year... And while you'll want to get your badge before that happens. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with 3 designers who are attending Origins! - Bug from 9th Level Games - Chrys from Hectic Electron - Brian from Windmill Games shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

We often say that Origins is about the games—what better way to game than to playtest something? We talk with board game designer and Unpub director Ian Zang about what they're doing at Origins and even other conventions! Best of all—it's free with your badge! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

How hard is it to puzzle together the fun at the Tournament of Pieces? We spoke with Linda from Cobble Hill to learn everything they're bringing to the back of the exhibit hall. If you haven't bought your tickets, listen in to hear about this unique part of Origins! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

In the first part of this definitely planned two parter, Quarex and Ben talk about the conventions we attended in January and February that wasn't PAGE!!! Listen in, and join us tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion of March, April, and May conventions! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

It's 30 minus 1 days to the Neon Future of Origins 50 plus 1! Listen in to find out what you need to be prepared for Columbus in June. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

After almost 100 episodes, Quarex and Ben revisit our episode on floating cities dedicated to gaming ... Cruise cons! This time, we're joined by Yet Another Ben (@rangerrick.bsky.social), who is one the Mike Carrs of JoCo Cruises. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

We're already over 25,000 events at Gen Con this year. Did you review all of them yet? Luckily, we did, and we recorded our highlights based upon your favorite flavor of Gen Con. Dreamers, what events are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Much like this stink of nerdery, the Gen Con event catalog dropped on Sunday to much fanfare. On Tuesday, we'll release our episode on the events we think you want to know about. In the meantime, enjoy this short episode on the wish list process. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts Ben and Quarex run through a whole host of conventions you can attend from May 1 through Labor Day weekend! From Beefy Wizard Con to Dragon*Con, there's so much gaming you can do! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts have a single th-re(e)viewisode for Gary Con, Awesome Con, and AdeptiCon. Listen in for: -forgotten names! -Firefly reboots! -Hummingbirds! -Ben T. Barackus! -Little mans! -Rasslin mans! -BattleTech Podz! You won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

While your hosts recover from the gauntlet of March conventions, we got to interview Wes Allen of @dmtales.bsky.social! Listen in to find out about his convention, Ecclesicon, and why you should check out his YouTube channel! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

As your hosts continue through March Madness, we are honored to be joined by Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan. We discuss his past work and the Irish convention scene -- and his latest project, the DIE Metadungeon... Coming to crowdfunding next month for Megadungeon Month! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Listen in to this episode to learn how you can have a big time at the premier American little mans con -- AdeptiCon! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about the shuttles, the parking, the events, the seminars, and the signatures of Gary Con XVIII. Listen in to help make this convention the one of your dreams. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

After the housing lottery disappointment this Sunday, your hosts Quarex and Ben are back to talk about ways to get better housing at Gen Con this year. What about you, dreamers? How are you planning to get that hotel of your dreams come July? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

The housing lottery has come and gone. Dreams have been made, and hopes have been shattered. If you held a winning ticket, where are you staying? If you didn't get a room, how is this making you feel? Sound off in the comments below. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

You don't have to start on a big show, write a big show, or even be The Big Show to have a great time at Gary Con XVIII. Just listen to our podcast and get everything you need to know in order to celebrate a life well gamed this month. But also #playPirateBorg shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

On this episode, Quarex and Ben review the podcaster's dozen of conventions we attended from September through the end of the year. Listen in to learn where we went! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Rarely do you find a Quarex and a Ben in the same location at the is same time. When you do, you know it's gotta be something special. Listen in for our review of Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo 3! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

Steve Jackson Games is bringing a new edition of Munchkin to the tabletop through BackerKit, and you can bet your bottom dollar your hosts got an interview with the line developer Will Schoonover. Listen in to hear why it's been 25 years coming. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

It's January 2026, which means it's time for early event submission for #GenCon! Listen in as your hosts Quarex and Ben discuss how to submit and how to make your event the best it can be! What events are you looking forward to playing in Indy this year? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

During this cold snap w/o conventions, Quarex and Ben have turned on the hot stove to discuss all the conventions that you'll want to attend during the first four months of 2026! Whether you're in Duluth, Columbus, Baltimore, or Ahmedaba, you'll want to listen in! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...