Playin' & Slayin'

Send a textTroy and Ty are back with Weekender game highlights, hobby updates, and Space Marine skirmishes; it’s the usual Playin’ and Slayin’ chaos. Ty then steps into full sales mode with his review of Relic Blade, aiming to convince Troy to play.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/3W_LlGDpz0gOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*

Send us a textHappy New Year! As we look back at our favorite games, books, minis, shows, and moments of 2025—plus what we’re playing, painting, backing, and watching as we kick off 2026.Also: MMOs, Kill Team, Zombicide, LitRPGs, and an Adepticon giveaway.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/jq9fAtmp3iAOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*

Send us a textIn Episode 97 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty and Troy settle in for a cozy, late-year catch-up: games played, hobby progress, Kickstarters backed, and a little Adepticon/DepthCon narrative plotting. They also expand the library segment into a mini year-end reading chat, talking Malazan, Primal Hunter, Critical Role’s Mighty Nein animated series, and more of their favorite books and media from the year.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/A_gxT7qQejQOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*

Send us a textBrice returns to the show, joining Ty and Troy as they recap a busy stretch of events  — GameholeCon, Dragon Fall, and Dragon Days.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/6XzKdmqrb1wOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textIn Episode 95 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty, Troy are again joined by Raf and dive into what they’ve been playing—Frosthaven, Zombicide Invader, Blood Bowl, and more—plus hobby wins, Kickstarter finds, and recent reads and watches. The main topic tackles how to play more games as busy adults, with tips and stories on carving out time, digital tools, and making game nights stick. There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/y7KFLTaslR8Our theme music is by *FADEBACK*

Send us a textTy and Troy return from Gen Con 2025, and special guest host Raf Cordero takes the interviewer’s chair! From first impressions and surprise discoveries to gaming highlights, hidden gems, and funny convention moments, Raf guides Ty and Troy through their Gen Con 2025 recap. Plus, the crew shares what they’ve been playing, hobbying, and reading. Whether you were in Indy or following from home, this episode has the insider scoop you don’t want to miss.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/eLTWy7-ZtaAOur theme music is by FADEBACKGames (Played / Talked About)Yu-Gi-Oh! TCGD&D – Dragon’s SandboxD&D Clank: Catacombs7 Wonders Duel – Lord of the Rings EditionThunder RoadInterceptorWrothVantageLegions ImperialisMörk BorgRangers of ShadowdeepSnapShipsChinatownAxolotl with a GunBattle MonstersLord of the Rings PandemicGundam TCGCrowdfunding / PurchasesNemesis: RetaliationThe Dead KeepForsaken

Send us a textTy and Troy are joined by Raf Cordero as they crack some drinks, talk hobby progress, and revisit Gen Cons past in “The Gen Con Time Machine.” From their first unforgettable trips to Parkside and Milwaukee to late-night gaming in Indy, it’s a nostalgic dive through decades of dice, drinks, and dungeons. Plus: Relic Blade, Zombicide White Death, Outbreak Undead, Nightreign, and more!

Send us a textTy and Troy share what they’ve been playing, building, and backing—from Zombicide: White Death and Frosthaven to Pendragon 6E and Legions Imperialis. They also talk hobby progress, new Kickstarters, and Ty and Raf’s new Goonhammer podcast The Campaign Trail. The main topic dives into adapting favorite books and movies into RPG encounters and miniature wargame scenarios, bringing epic moments from page and screen to the tabletop.Games We Played & Talked AboutZombicide: White Death – with Lacuna Coil & TMNT expansionsFrosthavenPendragon 6E – Arthurian RPG campaignCarcassonneDorfromantikRelic Blade – Caverns of Kural terrainLegions ImperialisTrench CrusadeBooks, Shows & MediaThe Last of Us Season 2 (HBO)Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells – and Apple TV adaptationWitch King by Martha WellsSolo Leveling (Anime)Inevitable RuinThe Buffalo Hunter HunterFantasticlandOtherThe Campaign Trail – new campaign-focused podcast on Goonhammer PatreonUniversal Studios D&D Experience – Waterdeep live

Send us a textTy and Troy discuss their summer gaming goals, including Trench Crusade table planning, terrain accumulation, and a RelicBlade game. They also share updates on games they are playing, such as Dorf Romantik and Drakkenheim, and their hobby progress.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/FdpR1K6hiR8Our theme music is by FADEBACKPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textAdepticon Milwaukee has drawn to a close and the guys have made the much shorter trip home.  Ty, Troy, and Josh recap the games played, friends new and old seen, and some of the highlights of their time at the Baird Center in Milwaukee for Adepticon.  Thank you to everyone for playing games and stopping by during the convention.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/VHg8Q2FjE2YOur theme music is by FADEBACKPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textTy and Troy sit down pre-Adepticon to share what they have been playing, hobbying, and reading. Then, they preview some of the many cool things to do and see at Adepticon.Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textTy, Josh, and Troy sit down for a lively banter-full episode. They are deep into planning for Adepticon and share their experiences from playtesting the Imperium Maledictum RPG. The guys discuss their hobby progress in preparation for the BoD events at Adepticon. They also provide insights into their recent crowdfunding spending and share what they’ve been reading and watching lately.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/usfGrWvtvHkOur theme music is by FADEBACKPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textTy and Troy sit down to review their experiences at the Midwinter Gaming Convention held at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI. They then provide a brief update on the status of Basement of Death events at Adepticon and share the first of their mini-advice sessions for navigating the new downtown Milwaukee location for Adepticon. This includes recommendations for dining, drinking, and fun scavenger hunt spots to explore. Be sure to listen to our upcoming episodes as we offer you an insider's perspective on downtown Milwaukee and advice for the upcoming Adepticon.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/X0rQpDsWjhYOur theme music is by FADEBACKPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textThe Weekender that Was - Ty, Josh, and Troy are back from a solid weekend of storytime gaming with Ty.  Listen as they talk about the games that were played; including Oathsworn and Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin.  As well as recapping some of what they have been reading and watching recently.  They rave about Secret Level's D&D/WH40K episodes.  Then they wrap up with a discussion on some of their favorite reads, watches, and games of 2024.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/IJ4PCtg2oIcPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textTroy and Ty gather in advance of the Thanksgiving Holiday to discuss not only their favorite dishes, but a few of their other gaming/hobby related favorites.  The episode brings a few updates on the hobby plans for winter, a brief review of reading progress, and some discussion around the games that have been played.Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textFresh off of their GameholeCon Experience, the guys gather to talk about the sights, sounds, and coffee of GameholeCon.  They also check in on the Unknown Worlds Backerkit (Hint: It's fantastic), and Troy provides his account of two recent events in D&D's hometown of Lake Geneva, Dragon Days and Dragon Fall.  Come along for the ride and enjoy their GameholeCon story.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/3myomfTrSo8Unknown Worlds BackerKit https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8afe4727-31b5-4b98-8c48-b688bad2e7f7/landingPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textTy, Josh, and Troy gather to discuss what they've been playing while trying to reset hobby energy for the Long Winter ahead.  They are joined by friends of the show, Paul and Jen DK from Anvil 8 Games to share a preview of their brand new TTRP Unknown Worlds.  Unknown Worlds is a narrative-focused game coming to BackerKit in October.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/_gw4hy1YukAUnknown Worlds BackerKit https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8afe4727-31b5-4b98-8c48-b688bad2e7f7/landingFind out more about Anvil 8 Games http://www.anvil-8-games.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anvil8games/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/A8Paul/Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textBetween Troy's Gen Con updates, the riveting discussion on the fate of the Detolf display cabinet from Ikea, and the hype around Amazon projects and other adaptations you would think there is no way the guys have time for more.  Somehow, Ty, Troy, and Josh find time to hold a good ol' fashioned Coffee Klatch (sans Coffee) about Conventions and what makes them so great.  Editor's Note: The term “coffee klatch” comes from the German word, “kaffeeklatsch,” which translates to coffee (kaffee) + gossip (klatsch). It refers to a group of friends getting together over a cup of coffee, usually at someone's house.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/UPxd-alHb6UPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textOnce(maybe) in a Lifetime Experience : BoD Con Gaming Convention at The Gamers Ranch.  Ty, Troy, and Josh return from their excursion to the woods and hills of Missouri to review their experience at Gamers Ranch.  In addition they recount the hobby, gaming, and usual banter that led up to the event and what they’ve done since getting home.There is also a video version of the podcast:  https://youtu.be/0qxaPZ6LVqUPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textFor Episode 80 Ty and Troy reflect on the BoD as a community, the importance of having that space to play games, and where they see it going from here.  Along with a lot of playing, a little bit of reading, and a small amount of hobby.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/_HQ7wgxTYhMPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/