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Episode 001 - Welcome to the Mat & Board Podcast
On this episode, we dive into the shows goals and plans for the coming shows.
Episode 002 - A Brief History of Tabletop Gaming Part I
This episode explores the the history and interesting roots of tabletop gaming.
Episode 003 - Building Community Through Local Game Stores
On this episode, we welcome our first guest - a local game store owner - to give us his insights into gaming in the time of Covid and how to support your local store.
Episode 004 - A Brief History of Tabletop Games Part 2
This episode is Part Two in my Brief History of Tabletop Games where I explore various type of games including wargaming, trading card games, and roleplaying games.
Episode 005 - Educational Neuroscience & Gaming | Dr. John Binzak
On this episode, I interview Dr. John Binzak, an educational game designer and researcher to discuss how games are transforming education. We dive into the best ways to engage students, techniques to understand mastery of skills, and how games can help build resilience in learning.
Episode 006 - Life Lessons That Games Have Taught Me
On this episode, I discuss the top life lessons that various games have taught me and how you can use gaming as a way to change your daily mindset.
Episode 007 - Exploring Learning Through RPGs | Stefan McNinch
On this episode, I welcome Stefan McNinch to the podcast to discuss how he has used the roleplaying game D&D as a way to empower his students and explore life skills through play.
Episode 008 - Narratives in Games & Novels | W.M. Akers
On this episode, I welcome game designer and author W.M. Akers (@ouijum) to discuss his latest project that fuses together his love for game design and mystery novel writing.
Episode 009 - Gamify Your Life
On this episode, I dive into the ways you can use gamification in your daily life to help meet your goals, maintain positive habits, and have fun in the process.
Episode 010 - Creating the RPG Orbital Blues | Zach from SoulMuppet Publishing
On this episode, I welcome Zach (@JellyMuppet) from SoulMuppet Publishing who recently wrapped up a project on Kickstarter that blends roleplaying, art, and music into one gaming experience.
Episode 011 - Travel & Games
On this episode, I dive into the relationship between travel and gaming - from destination inspiration, to entertainment, to fostering relationships.
Episode 012 - The Influence of Technology on Board Games
On this episode, I dive into the connection between technology and tabletop games. We will look at some historical cases that drover interest in early games and discuss the bold future of things to come.