The SwarmCast

Season 5, Episode 10: A Wild Tangent Appears!

jonman — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:33:17 -0500

Toast is still missing! Jon finds the last (lost?) episode for 2017! It’s all here! [Toast, come back! The show really needs you!!]

On this episode:

Intro

Guest: Robert from Crit Games

Tell Me About Your Games

-Prizes at SCARAB!

-Tim talks about Sybaroum

-Internation Gaming Table at SCARAB with the Soda Dragons Gaming Society

Quick Draw: Era the Consortium Quickstart

The RPG Pharaoh’s Challenge

GFAW: Wade with Fragged Empire

SC/PC Board Game Reviews

-Total Rickall

-Square Shooters

-Three Cheers for Master

Outro

End Song: The Geeks Will Inherit the Earth (liv [...]

Season 5, Episode 9: Jon Talks to a Wizard

jonman — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 23:26:58 -0500

Toast nromally usually types this up. Where is he? If you see him, call us at 803-470-4439.

On this episode: Intro Bruce Voge, Social Media Wizard with North Star Games ---Vote for Happy Salmon for TOTY! Tell Us About Your Games at SCARAB 2018 for a chance to win Prizes! Quick Draw - Conan the RPG quick start on Drive Thru RPG RPG Pharaoh's Challenge at SCARAB 2018 GFAW: Tenra Bansho Zero ---Indie Press ---Drive Thru RPG Board Game Reviews --12 Days --Santa's Big --Dungeon Roll / Heroes of Winter Expansion Exit End Song - Better on the Bus by Fragile Rock

Season 5, Episode 8: TTTTTT

jonman — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:06:42 -0500

Tim takes command, and things get very interesting. He and Jon talk about PA Games (You’ll just have to listen to find out what that’s about). Jon and Ruby discuss a one GM, one player RPG Quickstart. Ed from Shades of Vengeance joins us to talk about a new Era Kickstarter about to end soon. All this, plus board game reviews, magic dice, emo puppet music and more! Note: Time stamping the notes hasn’t been very accurate of late for all sorts of reasons (kobolds), so until this gets fixed, not time stamps. Sorry. Intro Round Table: PA Games part 1 Quick Draw: Scarlet Heroes GFAW: The Dark Eye RPG Music: My Journal is Blank by Fragile Rock Round Table: PA Games part 2 Shades of Vengeance Era: Consortium – A Universe of Expansions 2 Board Game Reviews World of Smog: On Her Majesty’s Service Stop Thief! Spellslingers Outro Music: Pretend by I Fight Dragons Links The Dark Eye RPG www.ulisses-us.com/games/the-dark-eye/ Era: Consortium – A Universe of Expansions 2 Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-the-consortium-a-universe-of-expansions-2 Scarlet Heroes Quickstart www.drivethrurpg.com/product/127458/Scarlet-Heroes-Quickstart

Season 5, Episode 7: Summoning Greater Evils for Fun and Profit.txt

jonman — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:41:34 -0500

It's that time again! Time for Tricks and Treats! And, boy do we have a treat (or is it a trick?) for you this time. Listen as Toast opens a .txt file and summons the monsters of his dreams!

Intro [ 0 sec ]

Double Download – Toast

Quick Draw: Cold and Dark [ 9 min, 11 sec ]

A Toast en-Count-er [ 22 min, 36 sec ]

Dracula Lived In Transylvania – Toast feat. Dracula

GFAW – The Yellow King RPG (ft. Robin Laws) [ 28 min, 16 sec ]

Dr. F Will Build A Creature [ 46 min, 18 sec ]

Rock ‘n Roll Pumpkin – Green Jello

Tales From The Swarm – Cleave to the Queen [ 51 min, 56 sec ]

We’ve Got a Guest! – Chris O’Neill of 9th Level Games: Tragedies of Middle School KS [ 1 hr, 0 min, 50 sec]

Toast’s Modest Proposal [ 1 hr, 11 min, 05 sec ]

Bake ‘em Up – J Swift feat. Toast

BG Reviews [ 1 hr, 16 min, 30 sec ]

Ghost Chase in Canterville Castle H.P. Lovecraft's Kingsport Festival (The Dice Game) Nevermore

Return of the Big, Flower Monster [ 1 hr, 40 min, 8 sec ]

Fairuza Balk – Fragile Rock

Closing [ 1 hr, 46 min, 17 sec ]

End Songs and Music Credits [ 1 hr, 52 min, 4 sec ]

Cops & Monsters (feat. Schaffer the Darklord) – MC Lars [ 1 hr, 55 min, 45 sec ] Dying Day – The DROiDS [ 1 hr, 59 min, 46 sec ]

Support our music friends by checking out their links:

Fragile Rock [https://www.fragilerockband.com/] The DROiDs [https://thedroids.bandcamp.com/] MC Lars [http://www.mclars.com/] Green Jello [https://www.facebook.com/greenjellosuxx/]

Season 5, Episode Meow: Meow Meow Meow, Cats

jonman — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 20:55:59 -0500

Greetings, meow! In this epsiode, we talk a lot about… cats! Jon may also have been sick and drinking a lot a cough syrup… we’re not entirely sure…

Intro [0sec]

RT: Cats In Gaming [2min, 26sec]

Quick Draw: Laser Cats! [40min, 18sec]

GFAW: Drinking Quest - Liquor Before Honor [47min, 15sec]

Board Game Reviews [1hr, 9min, 58sec]

Here, Kitty Kitty!
Kitty Paw
Schrodinger’s Cats

GFAW: Ryuutama [1hr, 26min, 38sec]

Outro [2hr, 6min, 30sec]

Ending Song - MC Lars - Schrodinger’s Cat [2hr, 7min, 38sec]

Season 5, Episode 5: Out Out Danged Gamer!

jonman — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:06:56 -0500

On this epsiode, we take a serious look at our experiences on coming out as gamers. We give advice, and share some rather shocking stories. You’d think we turned into a serious podcast or something. Also, our standard bag of segments and the return of Jon making a fool of himself. This should be a good one.

[00] Intro

[2:42] Round Table: Coming Out as a Gamer (Part 1)

[36:41] Quick Draw: Alternity

[52:15] LMTYAMG: Space Pirates the Musical RPG

[56:15] Music: King of Spain

[1:01:04] Round Table: Coming Out as a Gamer (Part 2)

[1:26:52] GFAW: Era Balam KS

[2:01:06] SC/PC Board Game Reviews

-Sushi Go!

-Just Desserts

-Pink Hijinks

[2:12:41] Exit

[2:14:00] Bonus Tracks - Much Love to Our Musical Friends

[2:15:39] I Fight Dragons - Never Go Alone

[2:18:00] Fragile Rock - Wake Up To The Break Up

Season 5, Episode 4: The Lost Episode!

jonman — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 05:28:29 -0500

Every show needs a lost episode, and this one is ours!

Intro [00:00:00]
Podcast Mania [00:04:38]
Quick Draw: Neomancer [00:26:00]
LMTYAMG: 13th Age [00:42:59]
The DROiDS - Obstacle [00:50:01]
More Mania! [00:54:01]
GFAW: Faith Sci Fi RPG [01:18:56]
Board Game Reviews [01:48:13]
Fast Track
Munchkin Panic
Red Dragon Inn
Exit [02:06:39]

Season 5, Episode 3: Take Your Supplements!

jonman — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:22:10 -0500

In this episode, we talk about game supplements and expansions. Wade from Fragged Empire joins us again to talk about their newest KickStarter for Fragged Empire Expanded. Matthew Sprange of Mongoose publishing joins us for GFAW to talk about [REDACTED] Paranoia! Join us as we review the 2017 Free RPG Day QuickStart offering of Rune Quest by Chaosium. All this, plus Board Game Reviews, and Jon talking about some stuff.

Intro [00:00:00]
RT: Expansions and Supplements [00:01:47]
Fragile Rock - Stay Felt [00:34:15]
Quick Draw: Rune Quest [00:37:30]
GFAW: Paranoia [00:54:55]
LMTYAMG: Shadowrun 4th Ed/Anniversary Ed [01:14:14]
The DROiDS - Motion [01:17:52]
Fragged Empire Expanded KS [01:22:23]
Board Game Reviews [01:41:19]

Nada
Pass The Pigs
Swinging Jive Cat Voodoo Lounge

Outro [01:58:21]

Season 5, Episode 2: Survival of the Swarmiest

jonman — Thu, 25 May 2017 22:12:02 -0500

On this episode, Jon talks with Ed from Shade of Vengeance about their new Kickstarter for Era: Survival Expansions into the Unknown and all of their other games. Tim talks to Free League Publishing about Tales from the Loop. All of this, plus… flamethrowers?? Intro [00:00:00] Shade of Vengeance [00:02:51] Quick Draw: Tales of the Slayers (Peat Gods) [00:37:41] Music: The DROiDs – Flicker [01:03:15] Kickstarter for Era: Survival Expansions into the Unknown [01:08:13] GFAW: Tales from the Loop [01:27:26] Board Game Reviews [01:41:21] Attila Blood of an Englishman Gigamons LMTYAMG: Breath of the Wild [01:51:20] Outro [01:53:56] Links for the episode: Shades of Vengeance Era: Survival Expansions into the Unknown Kickstarter Free League Publishing: Tales From The Loop Simon Stalenhag Art Gallery

Season 5, Episode 1: Pew Pew Pew!

jonman — Tue, 02 May 2017 21:27:43 -0500

The first episode out of Gravy Jones' Locker! In this episode, we introduce some new segments, some new musical friends, and a new SwarmCast Hotline! Drop us a line some time at (803) 470-4439.

Intro [00:00:00]

Round Table: The Quickstart Exchange [00:03:11]

LMTYAMG: Dragon Quest Builders [00:39:34]

Music: The DROiDs - All I've Got [00:42:30]

GFAW: Fragged Empire [00:46:20]

here

Board Game Reviews [01:05:33]

Arcadia Quest Garbage Day Pairs

Music: Fragile Rock - I am Sad (And So am I) [01:21:59]

Outro [01:26:35]

Check out the The DROiDS, Fragile Rock, and of course MC Lars and I Fight Dragons!

Season 4, Episode 14 colon The End

jonman — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:16:13 -0500

In this episode we talk about the importance of min/maxing your characters, answers tons of listener emails and questions, plus: a new co-host? All this plus game reviews and interviews with two of the hottest new game designers out there!

[00:00] Intro

[02:35] Min/Max to the Max (or Min?)

[35:15] Listener Mail-Bag!

[45:00] Guest Co-Host Gerard Way

[58:01] Game Reviews - Monkey Fight XTreme, Throwin’ Donkeys, Plus+Minus

[01:15:25] Interviews - Special Guests!

[2:00:15] Outro - Be on My Show!

[4:01:07] Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby!

Season 4, Episode 13: What Does Kitsune Say?

jonman — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:11:49 -0500

We talk with Diamond Dust Dreams about their games and their experience in the industry.

Intro [00:00]

Diamond Dust Dreams [02:03]

Game Review - Kistune: Of Fox and Fools [41:02]

Outro and Gaming Cons in March [49:21]

… The Fox… [52:53]

Be on the lookout for us at GnomeCon 3/3-3/5 and ShushCon 3/10-3/12!

Season 4, Episode 12: Smirk, Curt!

jonman — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:03:35 -0500

Last few episodes of Season 4, and we’re bringing you some interviews and things recorded at SCARAB 2017!

On this episode, Curt Covert of Smirk & Dagger Games joins us!

Intro [00:00]

Smirk and Dagger - Curt Covert [01:54]

Game Review - Run for Your Life, Candyman! [52:29]

Outro [59:39]

Mr. Raven by MC Lars [60:52]

Season 4, Episode 11: Strictly Commercials!

jonman — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 11:47:21 -0500

Check out our ads for SCARAB events. Feel free to grab any of them from the link below to share on your own podcast, show, or just with the people you care about the most.

SCARAB Ads

Season 4, Episode 10: Seasonal Renegades and Massacres!

jonman — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:20:01 -0500

I this episode, Jon talks with Sara Erickson of Renegade Game Studios. You can also hear some game reviews, and Chris from 9th Level Games stops by to help Jon explain the Kobolds Ate My Baby Midnight Massacre. Plus, Toast comes up with a traditional, non-traditional holliday song for all to enjoy!

Intro [00:00]

Renegade Games with Sara Erickson [03:37]

Game Reviews [32:09]

Double Feature [32:22]
Chopstick Dexterity Mega Challenge 3000 [36:06]
Roll For It! (Delux and Red/Purple) [43:27]

Midnight Massacre with Chris O’Neill [47:07]

Exit [52:25]

Toast’s Nondee Traditional Song [53:56]

Season 4, Episode 9: Elderwood Academy and Phil with D&D AL

jonman — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 18:35:15 -0500

In this episode, Jon talks to Elderwood Academy about their fine gaming products, libraries, and Minecraft. Next, game reviews; two of which were recorded at SCORPION Gaming Camp. And finally, Phil joins us to talk about D&D Adventurers League.

Intro [00:00:00]

Elderwood Academy [00:01:42]

Game Reviews [00:34:31]

Happy Salmon [00:34:45]
Boss Monster [00:40:51]
Chickyboom! [00:45:50]

Phil and D&D AL [00:50:38]

Outro [01:10:33]

Save World Get Girl by I Fight Dragons [01:13:15]

Season 4, Episode 8: Spooky Campfire Tales

jonman — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:42:09 -0500

Grab some marshmallows and sticks; it’s time to roast up some spooky, scariness!

Intro [00:00]

Upside-Down Interview [04:20]

Game Reviews Intro [09:52]

Zombicide: Black Plague [10:59]

The Village Crone [21:06]

A Spooky Interlude [32:53]

Gamer Mash ft. Toast [33:33]

Spooky Story Interlude [36:47]

Tales of the SCARAB Presents: Dream in the Death-Bad [37:40]

Outro [46:11]

The Tell-Tale <3 - MC Lars ft. Random [47:55}]

Season 4, Episode 7: Zombie Cacti

jonman — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:16:23 -0500

Strange things abound as Jon, Ruby, Tim, Calvin, and Brooklyn talk about the strange and weird in gaming! Josh Gremillion joins us for the PFS Report to add to the weirdness as well, and talks about CONtraflow in Louisiana (9/30 - 10/2/16).

Strange Timeline
Into - [00:00:00]

Round Table: Strange and Weird part 1 [00:01:50]

SCARAB Game Days and SCORPION [00:49:04]

The Pathfinder Report: Josh Gremillion and CONtraflow [00:51:38]

SCARAB PFS Wednesday Night Games at Firefly [01:26:09]

Round Table: Strange and Weird part B [01:27:02]

Game Library Review: The Ravens of Thri Sahashri [02:04:00]

Outtro [02:11:10]

The Dip by MC Lars [02:14:10]

Links: CONtraflow (www.contraflowscifi.org)

Season 4, Episode 6: Gimme Some Soup

jonman — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:24:07 -0500

Toast brings Jon some soup as he recovers from Con Crud, Andrew Christian the Co-VC from MN stops by to Report, and… cake pops? Plus, game reviews!

Intro [00:00:00]

Game Reviews [00:03:21]

Danger Danger Dinosaurs [00:03:35]

Epic Card Game [00:06:46]

The Refuge [00:11:40]

Game Days [00:17:34] [...]

Season 4, Episode 5: The Long Con(vention) Discussion

jonman — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:39:00 -0500

In this episode we talk about conventions, conventions, and more conventions! Toast is still at Kobold Kon, and runs into some gnomes who teach him what it means to be a “gnomie.” Del Collins comes on for the first official episode of the “Unnamed PFS Segment with Del.” Got a name for it? Let us know and Del will give you something neat!
Also, our goal is to get 200+ Facebook likes, and tons of Twitter followers before SCARAB 2017. We hit this goal, magic things will happen. I can’t stress that enough.

Intro [00:00:00]
Conventions, Pros and Cons [00:02:23]
SCARAB Game Library Reviews [00:22:09]
(Captain Carcass, Dead Man’s Draw, Dread Curse, and Thieves!)
The Long, Short, and Cons We Know [00:35:17]
Toast at Kobold Kon with Gnomies [01:03:17]
Finding Cons, Aftermath, and Con Etiquette [01:08:49]
Palmetto Lodge Wednesday / SCARAB Game Days [01:47:57]
The As Yet Unnamed Pathfinder Society Segment with Del, Featuring Del Collins [01:50:50]
Outro [02:10:26]
Ending Song – “18” by I Fight Dragons [02:12:35]

Season 4, Episode 4: Convention(al) Mayhem!

jonman — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 17:54:00 -0500

This episode, Del and Matt talk about their Paizo Con experience, Jon, Ruby and Calvin talk about Origins, and Toast goes to a kobold convention in a cave. All this, plus SCARAB Game Day announcements.

Intro [00:00:00]
PaizoCon with Del & Matt [00:02:35]
KoboldKon16 [00:39:05]
Origins with Jon, Ruby, and Calvin [00:41:37]
Wednesday Gaming with SCARAB and Game Days [01:10:34]
-July 9 @ Boardwalk in Greenville, SC
-August 20, White Widows Games in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Outro [01:13:27]
Hipster Girl by MC Lars [01:15:24]

Season 4, Episode 3: About Time! (Part 2)

jonman — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:41:06 -0500

In this episode, we geek out about Time Travel in all our favorite fandom, find out who is the best and worst time travelers, and find out how much damage Toast has done to the time stream.

Intro [00:00:00]

Discussion Part 1 [00:02:41]

Discussion Part 2 [00:28:10]

-Time Out of Control [00:57:35]

Discussion Part 3 [00:59:48]

Outro [01:32:29]

Music: If I Had A Time Machine (ft Toast) - MC Lars

Season 4, Episode 2: About Time! (Part 1)

jonman — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:18:52 -0500

Spoilers: In this episode we talk about time travel: what it is, and how it works in gaming! Toast gets caught up in the space-time-podcast continuum, and chaos ensues! This episode is so big, it’s going to be a multi-parter!

Intro [00:00:00]

Part 1: What is Time Travel? [00:02:53]

Wednesday Night PFS Ad [00:26:35]

Part 2: Time Travel in Gaming [00:27:30]

The End of Podcast As We Know It? [01:02:05] (Toast Feels Fine)

Season 4, Episode 1: Kickin’ It, SCARAB Style!

jonman — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:34:31 -0500

We're talking about Kickstarters in this episode! Chris O'Neill, Shouter of Things, and Evil Wizard joins Jon to talk about Kobolds, the Knuckle Sammich Kickstarter, Origins, and stuff. Jon and Ruby share their Kickstarter experience. At XCon, Jon gets to talk with game designer Vincent Baker from Vindicated Entertainment about Otherworlds and Spell Slingers. Events and Game Days! What a way to start up Season 4!
Intro [00:00:00] 9th Level - Chris O'Neill [00:05:41] Jon and Ruby Talk About Kickstarter [00:35:40] XCon Interview with Vincent Baker [01:23:11] Events and PFS updates [01:29:42] Outro [01:34:11] Crowdfund this Song - MC Lars [01:35:24]
Intro and exit music by I Fight Dragons
Links to 9th Level Games Their Site (http://9thlevel.com/wp/) Knuckle Sammich Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/9thlevel/knuckle-sammich-kobolds-ate-my-card-game)
Links to Otherworlds and Vindicated Entertainment Otherworlds Site (http://otherworldsrpg.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theotherworldsuniverse/) Otherworlds/Vindicated Entertainment Newsletter (http://weebly.us9.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=cfb129718559aa90e7a8bfe04&id=99b9ac471b)

Season 3, Episode 13: SCARAB Monday

jonman — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:58:10 -0500

The final installment of “recorded live at SCARAB.” This episode: The SCARAB Iron GM 2016! Nick and Panda Con! Dalek Relaxation!

Intro [00:00:00]

SCARAB Iron GM 2016: Cristin Chall [00:01:44]

Monday Madness with Nick! [00:10:10]

Season 3, Episode 12: SCARAB Podcast Mania

jonman — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:52:35 -0500

Join as as we get a special announcement about Hull Breach, the Podcast Mania recording from SCARAB, and news on events SCARAB members will be attending!

Intro [00:00]

Hull Breach [02:00]

Podcast Mania [04:34]

Events Calendar [35:35]

Exit [36:45]

Bring the 90’s Back - MC Lars [37:56]

Season 3, Episode 11: SCARAB Saturday Night (with Jim Ryan)

jonman — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:19:49 -0500

The first part of our recordings from SCARAB. Jim Ryan wandered by Saturday night, the mic was cut on, and a veritable cavalcade of folks walked by to add to the crazy convention conversations!

Check out Jim at http://jimyesthatjim.com/

Season 3, Episode 10: Gaming at King Con and Gamer Food

jonman — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:42:15 -0500

Seasons Greetings! Sit back and enjoy this short and very sweet episode. We talk to some folks at King Con, then sit down to talk about some of our favorite gaming food and give out some tasty recipes to bring to the gaming table.

Intro [00:00]

King Con 2015 [03:13]

Food, Glorious Food! [10:22]

Exit [19:01]

MC Lars - If I Were A Jedi [20:15]

Intro music by Midnight Syndicate from their new haunted Yuletide-inspired album, “Christmas: A Ghostly Gathering.”

Season 3, Episode 9: SCARAB 2016 Tracks!

jonman — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:09:13 -0500

In this episode, Mary and Clay join Ruby and I to discuss the Open RPG Gaming Track at SCARAB 2016… then Del shows up and starts talking about Pathfinder Society, makes a few announcements, talks about SCARAB’s PFS, Board Game, Miniatures, LARP, Widows’, and Kid’s tracks… then Ruby talks about the Media Room track… heck! I jump on board as well. I guess this is the episode to listen to for you SCARAB 2016 preview-y goodness!

Intro [00:00:00]

Open RPG Track [00:01:10]

Mail Time [00:23:44]

Del’s Many Hats with Del [00:38:07]

Ad: SCARAB Shady Oaks [01:04:10]

Media Room Track [01:06:05]

Jon’s Track [01:15:21]

Exit [01:21:02]

Music: Dance, Brian, Dance! [01:22:15]

Season 3, Episode 8: SCARAB Gaming Tomb of Horror! Spooky!

jonman — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 21:30:23 -0500

Oooh! It’s a spooky, spooky night! Just listen to this show of spine-chillingness!

Intro [00:00]

Tales of the SCARAB [02:50]

Sound… Bites! [09:51]

Del in GA [12:22]

SCARAB News! (Scary News!) [16:22]

Listener Mail [20:47]

Game Review - Eldritch Horror [24:32]

Exit into the Darkness! (Mwu-haha!) [34:00]

Never Afraid by MC Lars [35:58]

Season 3, Episode 7: Music, Gaming, and Zombie Dinosaurs!

jonman — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 01:02:58 -0500

We dig into music and gaming with me, Ruby, Doug, and Matthew. We discuss what works about using music, give some specific examples, and talk about games that already have and/or use music.

We use clips from the following sources in this episode:

Midnight Syndicate, I Fight Dragons, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly OST, Escape Curse of the Temple, Deadlands OST, Diablo II OST, Bolt Thrower, Final Fantasy (IX and X2), Team Teamwork, The Neverhood OST, Tetris (by way of IFD), Warrior Nun Areala OST, Entombed (Wolverine Blues), The Nextwave Theme Song, Cowboy Bebop OST, T. Swift (blame Matt), Lord of the Rings OST, Underworld OST, World of Warcraft OST, Bastion OST, Transistor OST, Hotline Miami OST, Xena OST, Star Wars (Duel of Fates), Xenosaga OST, Saints Row Dubstep Gun, GWAR, and last but not least MC Lars.

We also review MC Lars’ new LP: The Zombie Dinosaur, which should be available soon! Check out www.mclars.com for details. Also, we do a bonus review of his Mix Tape: 22 Concepts.

Episode Times/Breakdown

Intro [00:00:00]

Part One: What does music do for gaming? [00:01:19]

Part Two: Examples of music we like that works with gaming. [00:14:26]

Part Three: Games (and comics) with Soundtracks [00:38:31]

MC Lars: The Zombie Dinosaur LP Review [00:58:48]

Bonus Review: 22 Concepts (But A Hit Definitely Still Ain’t One) [01:28:18]

Exit [01:38:39]

Friends Don’t Let Friends Watch LOST – by MC Lars [01:39:52]

Season 3, Episode 6: Gen Con 2016 Wrap-Up, Finally!

jonman — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:28:53 -0500

Anybody can put out a podcast two to three weeks after Gen Con. It takes real guts, though… ok, fine… I was busy… Anyway, here is the Gen Con Wrap Up from three of the SCARAB Swarm that worked our butts off @ GenCon 2015.

Intro [00:00]

Our Gen Con Jobs [01:24]

Fun Times / Fun Stuff [09:50]

People We Encountered @ GenCon 2015 [22:15]

Best / Worst XP [28:09]

What Did We Learn? [38:57]

Exit Stuff [45:18]

Triforce by MC Lars [46:31]

Season 3, Episode 5: Clean it up in Toast (or Lemons from Lemonade)

jonman — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:35:36 -0500

In this episode, Jon, Clayton, Cristin, and Jason recorded some stuff about Free RPG Day, Game Days, and a Quickstart review of Night's Black Agents. And then Toast had to try and edit the whole thing.... no easy task when Frank Zappa stops by to narrate. Oh, and there's a surprise post credit ending of Ant Man and Wasp beating up Ultron or something. Stick around, it's pretty "cool." See... I put quotes in there...
NavigationIntro [00:00:00]Toast Edits A Show [00:01:04]Round Table (Jason, Clayton, Cristin, Jon) - Game Day/Free RPG Day [00:02:38]Toast Fights An Unedited Game Review [00:17:52]Game Review - Super Dungeon Explore, The Forgotten King [00:18:38]Podkast Debris [00:32:50]Round Table (Jason, Clayton, Cristin, Jon) - Whatcha Been Playin'? [00:17:02]Toast vs Plastic People [00:54:50]Kick In The Quick - Night's Black Agents Quickstart [00:55:08]Toast Posts The Podcast [01:13:45]The End [01:14:18] (such a pity... such a pity...)Pods to Prods [01:15:32]

Season 3, Episode 4: Happy Father’s Day!

jonman — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 07:57:23 -0500

To all you fathers out there: Happy Father’s day! In this episode, Ruby and I talk about our dads, gaming, and music.. The Sons of SCARAB (not to be confused with the Sons of Anarchy, but close enough) say a few things about their dads as well: Brian Gambrell, Del Collins, Matt Polkowsky, and Clayton Harbaugh.

Index

Intro [00:00]

My Dad [01:58]

Sons of SCARAB [10:56]

Ruby’s Dad [18:20]

Exit [21:39]

Bonus With My Dad [24:33]

I mention quite a bit of music. You should check out these bands. You may have even heard of a few:

The Beatles

Squeeze

Thomas Dolby

Frank Zappa

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

Radiohead

Alt-J

Big Data (heard in background with my dad)

Also, a big shout out to Dad from the Brak Show!

Season 3, Episode 3: Friends, Live from XCon and Con Carolinas

jonman — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:54:47 -0500

In this mammoth episode, Ruby and I catch up with SCARAB fans Jo and Sarah at XCon, having just seen them at Gnome Con. I then sit down with Clay at Con Carolinas, where we are joined by Hayden (his son), and con guests Nick and Jenn. Topics range from gaming, Muppets, Star Trek NG re-casts, to what our favorite Friends episode is. A few surprise guests stop by to talk about Death Staxxx and pork chop sandwiches.

Also mentioned in this episode: various random contests, the SCARAB Iron GM 2016 contest, and the SCARAB VIPGM event.

Oh, and Brain says, “Stop all the downloading!”

SCORPION 2015 Day 3

jonman — Sun, 03 May 2015 19:52:32 -0500

Con zombies at a camp! Fish will be hurt and some frogs may die.

SCORPION 2015 Day 2

jonman — Sat, 02 May 2015 22:07:59 -0500

Day 2 of SCORPION Gamer Camp. Candid stuff, D&D5, and goblins by bonfire!

SCORPION 2015 Day 1

jonman — Fri, 01 May 2015 21:21:31 -0500

Check out some very candid audio from the very first SCORPION Gamer Camp brought to you by SCARAB!

Season 3, Episode 2: Transcendental Drive and Grape Juice

jonman — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 21:27:59 -0500

SCORPION Ad!

jonman — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:06:30 -0500

Check out SCARAB’s gaming camp, 5/1 - 5/3/15!

SCORPION!

Season 3, Episode 1: Ultimum!

jonman — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:32:06 -0500

Welcome to a new season, and a new sound for us!

In this episode, we finish out the Podcast Mania from SCARAB 5.

I also sit down with Christian Muckler at Gnome Con to talk about Ultimum RPG (http://www.ultimumrpg.com/) (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409548667/ultimum)

Intro [00:00:00]

Jon talks about stuff [00:01:19]

Podcast Mania [00:06:00]

SCORPION [00:33:57]

Ultimum Interview [00:36:16]

Outro [01:16:00]

MC Lars - Summer Camp Love (Is So In Tents) [01:17:15]

Season 2, Episode 10: Recorded Live At SCARAB 5 (part 2)

jonman — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 22:53:32 -0500

Welcome back to another episode recorded live at SCARAB 5. Included on this episode, a cavalcade of guests!

Intro [00:00]

Marty (From Rolling Dice and Taking Names Podcast) [01:03]

Mystery Guest [09:38]

Clint Black (From PEG, Inc) [15:06]

Ruby (Back from the Kid’s Track) [29:00]

Outro [34:45]

Intro song by I Fight Dragons

Exit song is a wonderful ditty to take (some of) us back by MC Lars

Season 2, Episode 9: Recorded Live At SCARAB 5 (part 1)

jonman — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:29:30 -0500

Part 1 of episodes recorded live at SCARAB 5, 2015.

Recorded live at the SCARAB Gaming Convention in beautiful Columbia, SC. Featuring in this episode:

Bianca

Brooklyn

Calvin

Kat

Chantelle

Chip

Cristin

Doc

Jake and Samantha

John Compton

Jonathan

Josh

Julie

Morgan

Robert

Scott

Teagan

Tim

Todd

Travis

and Mr. Blahblah!

Season 2, Episode 8: Just The Two Of Us

jonman — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:44:44 -0500

In this episode, I talk with Ruby about our experience with a two-player game we’ve been running using Pathfinder: Mythic Adventures as well as other pros and cons of two-player games.

Episode Guide:

Intro [00:00] - ft. Seek and Destroy by I Fight Dragons

2-Player Talk [01:10]

Outro [41:38] - ft. (Rock) The Bells by MC Lars

Kick In The Quick - Episode 2

jonman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:56:41 -0500

Intro [00:00:00]

Arcanis [00:01:00]

Ghosts of Albion [00:41:10]

Valiant [01:08:03]

Season 2, Episode 7: Live-ish From Firefly Toys and Games!

jonman — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 09:14:38 -0500

So, I am literally preparing to leave for yet another convention even as this episode drops! Please excuse some of the noise, this was recorded live at the past couple of SCARAB Game Days at Firefly Toys and Games. Still, pretty good sound quality, huh?
Anyway, this episode I talk about Slap or Crap, The Kerberos Club (for FATE) RPG, Better Angels, and a new favorite: Battle Dragons! All this, plus I finally get to sit down with Dan.. er MIB 1513. Check him out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIB1513.
Music at the beginning is I Fight Dragons, some Midnight Syndicate near the end, and MC Lars closing us out with a Thanksgiving song (of sorts).

Oh, and stick around to the end for a little extra treat.

Happy Halloween or Something!

jonman — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:25:25 -0500

Here’s a little something something, we’ll call it a treat, or maybe some would say a trick. Anyway, it’s something to listen to to get you through your day.

Enjoy!

Season 2, Episode 6: The LARP’s The Thing

jonman — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:16:48 -0500

Got to hang out with Kat and Doc from Mind’s Eye Society. Check them out at http://www.mindseyesociety.org/ and check out their events at SCARAB 2015 on Warhorn!

Intro [00:00]

LARP [00:30]

News [55:32]

Outro [60:35]

Season 2, Episode 5: GenCon Crash Report

jonman — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:23:48 -0500

GenCon is the best four days in gaming, and the SCARAB Swarm was there! What better way to celebrate that than with an extra-sized episode!

Sit back, and listen as Jon, Ruby, Matt, Calvin, Clay, Mary, and the infamous Del talk about their time in the trenches of the Pathfinder Society Room and dealers hall. There are also some helpful advice to folks going to GenCon. In the game review section, Jon recruits Ruby, Matt, and Doug to help him play and review three of the games SCARAB added to their game library from GenCon: Pirates of the Gold Coast, Legacy: Gears of Time, and Bears!

Intro [00:00:00]

GenCon Crash Report [00:01:10]

Game Reviews [01:43:51]

Outro [01:52:53]

Intro song is a chip-less version of cRaZie$ by I Fight Dragons.

Crash Report music is by Midnight Syndicate.

Closing song is The Giving Tree by MC Lars (based on the book by the same name by [...]

Kick In The Quick - Episode 1

jonman — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:54:36 -0500

Intro [00:00:00]

Iron Kingdoms [00:01:00]

Dragon Age [00:16:25]

Eclipse Phase [00:45:27]

Outro [01:23:13]

Season 2, Episode 4: It’s a Very Meta Podcast!

jonman — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 17:15:05 -0500

We hear you like podcasts, so we put a podcast in your podcast... it's called, Podception...
In this episode, Jon, Jason, and Matt discuss podcasts (mostly gaming related).
Intro [00:00]Podcast Round-Table about Podcasts [01:22]Game Review: Miskatonic School for Girls [56:43]Outro [59:55]
Links to some shows we discuss:

Welcome to Night Vale http://nightvale.libsyn.com/ -or- http://commonplacebooks.com/

The Stack Podcast http://www.thestackpodcast.com/

The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast http://hppodcraft.com/

The D6 Generation http://www.thed6generation.com/

Sci Fried Eggs http://carolinaghostbusters.com/sci-fried-eggs/

On RPGs http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/

On Board Games https://sites.google.com/site/onboardgamespodcast -or- http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/

Miskatonic University Podcast http://www.mu-podcast.com

Librivox https://librivox.org/

Happy Jacks RPG Podcast http://www.happyjacks.org/

G*M*S Magazine http://gmsmagazine.podbean.com/

Fear the Boot http://www.feartheboot.com

Cannon Puncture Show http://canonpuncture.geekyandgenki.com/

11th Company 40K Podcast http://www.tangtwo.com/11thcompany/

Mikey Mason http://www.mikeymason.com/

Season 2, Episode 3: Crunchies and Munchies!

jonman — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 05:21:21 -0500

Thanks for waiting!

In this episode, Clayton, Jason, and I are joined by Calvin Corn to discuss goblins, kobolds, minions, and those little “crunchies” as Jason calls them that we all love to squash, but secretly love to play.

Intro [00:00]

Crunchies [01:10]

News [44:27]

Events [46:04]

Game Review: Knuckle Sammich [46:38]

Closing [48:30]

All this, plus some new music by I Fight Dragons and MC Lars from both of their upcoming albums!

Season 2, Episode 2: The Quickening!

jonman — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 06:21:00 -0500

Don’t let the title fool you: We’re not retconning anything, and there’s absolutely no alien subplot…

Intro [00:00]

Quick Start Discussion [01:01]

News [32:03]

Events [33:14]

Game Review: Kittens in a Blender [34:31]

Closing [36:37]

Opening song by MC Lars - Hot Topic (Is Not Punk Rock)

Closing song by I Fight Dragons - Give It Up

Don’t forget our “What’s In The Bag?” contest! We announce the winner in July!

Ad: Pathfinder Society Wednesdays at Firefly

jonman — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:35:08 -0500

Wednesday nights at Firefly Toys and Games in Lexington, SC!

The MinionCast

jonman — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 05:25:59 -0500

It’s April, and the Minions have taken over!

Listen as the Swarm’s darkest secret is revealed!

Season 2, Episode 1: … In Spaaaace!

jonman — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:41:50 -0500

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1!

In this episode, we talk about SciFi, and are joined (via deep-space transmissions) by Todd Holiman who tells us about Hull Breach (http://www.hullbreachgame.com/) by NSB Games, Inc.

We’re trying out a new format, and a slightly longer run time. Hope you enjoy!

We also announce our first ever Swarmcast Contest: What’s In The Bag? You’ll just have to listen for details.

Intro [00:00:00]

RT: SciFi Gaming [00:01:48]

Hull Breach [00:30:29]

News Buzz [02:08:50]

Calendar of Events [01:14:39]

Game Review: Stones of Fate [01:15:25]

Closing [01:17:59]

Episode 12: Iron On, You Crazy Diamond. (SCARAB Iron GM 2014)

jonman — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:44:51 -0500

This is it: the last episode of the season. We get to hear what the new format for Season 2 might sound like. We also talk with SCARAB Iron GM 2014, Matthew Presson.

Intro [00:00]

SCARAB Iron GM Round Table [01:19]

Game Review: Dungeon Roll [32:02]

News [36:27]

Event Calendar [37:24]

Sign-off [38:19]

Tell us what you think, or leave a random comment if you feel like it. The Scarab Swarmcast is on that Facebook thing all the kids are raving about now…

Episode 11: This Is SCARAB!

jonman — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:13:07 -0500

This is the SCARAB 4 Episode! If you were there, you know how it went down. If you weren’t… well, you probably had that flu that was going around…

Intro [00:00]

News [02:52]

From the Con! [04:44]

Bonus Material [17:05]

Buzz [27:19]

Closing [28:20]

*Shhh!* Super, Secret, PG-13ish Bonus Stuff! [34:10]

SCARAB 2014 Special Event Episode 2

jonman — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:31:06 -0500

Listen as Clayton Harbaugh, Jason Wright, Liz Schultz, Mary Caflisch, Ruby Jones, Lauren Goodnight, and Jon Maness talk about their events for SCARAB 2014, and why you should check them out!

Episode 10: Kobolds Ate My SCARAB!

jonman — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:28:09 -0500

Intro [00:00]News [02:43]Meet the Swarm [04:28]SCARAB GMs [18:27]Buzz [32:42]Closing [37:32]

SCARAB Swarmcast Episode 10 "Drinking Game" rules* Take a shot every time Jon mentions Kobolds, Warhorn, or 9th Level Games! Take a shot whenever anyone says SCARAB!

*Please drink responsibly. If you are under 21 years of age, we of course are referring to soda, water, and fruit juice; delicious fruit juice. If you are over 21 years old, *wink wink*

Music Used With Permission ByMikey Mason (http://mikeymason.com/)Midnight Syndicate (http://midnightsyndicate.com) MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/) I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)
Some of the Games Mentioned in this ShowKobolds Ate My Baby! (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG) Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com) Accursed ( http://www.accursedrpg.com/ )Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/) • Dungeons and DragonsMarvel Super Heroes RPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game))

Here's a link to Warhorn: (https://warhorn.net/events/scarab)
By this point, you should have taken at least 3 shots from the production notes alone!

And Now A Word From Our Sponsors

jonman — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 21:54:20 -0500

SCARAB has many, many sponsors. These companies provide us with lots of support and love so we can give you the best convention experience. You can check out some of them here: http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Sponsors.php

Please enjoy as I make a complete idiot out of myself.

-Jon

SCARAB 2014 Special Event Episode 1

jonman — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:45:49 -0500

Listen as Darren Miller, Jason Wright, Randy Miller, Del Collins, Sean Torrens, and Paul Hubbird (the Tobes) talk about their games for SCARAB 2014, and why you should play them!

Episode 9: Agents of S.W.A.R.M

jonman — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:42:44 -0500

Intro [00:00]News [02:39]Meet the Swarm [05:11]SCARAB GMs [22:31]Buzz [49:28]Closing [50:39]
Special shout out to Randy and Kennetha Miller for their Meet the Swarm interview! For more information about the SCARAB Widow's Track, check out the SCARAB website. (http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Widows.php)
Music Used With Permission ByMidnight Syndicate (http://midnightsyndicate.com) MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/) I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)
Some of the Games Mentioned in this ShowPathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG) Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com) Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/) • Magic: The Gathering • Dungeons and DragonsWorld of Darkness (http://www.white-wolf.com/)Marvel Super Heroes RPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game))Fiasco ( http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ )
Events at SCARAB 2014The Cheese Grinder (http://www.regretgames.com/cheese-grinder)

Episode 8: King Con vs. Swarmzilla!

jonman — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:53:28 -0500

In case you don't catch it the first time around, King Con is 11/2 & 11/3 in Warner Robins, GA.
Intro (with music by Midnight Syndicate) [00:00]News/Convention Listings [01:54]King Con Interview [04:19]Meet the Swarm [19:41]Buzz [43:05]Signoff (with music by MC Lars) [52:21]
Convention LinksKing Con (http://www.twokingsgames.com/kingcon/)SCARAB Game Day on Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/events/scarab-game-day)SCARAB Gaming Convention on Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/events/scarab)Mind’s Eye Society (http://www.mindseyesociety.org/)
Volunteer for SCARAB!http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Register-a-Game.php - or - http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Contact-Us.php
Widow’s Track: http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Widows.php
Music Used With Permission ByMidnight Syndicate (http://midnightsyndicate.com) MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/) I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)
Games Mentioned in this ShowAccursed (http://accursedrpg.com) Kobolds Ate My Baby! (9th Level Games) (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG) Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com) RIFTS(http://palladiumbooks.com/)Shadowrun (http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/)Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/) • Magic: The Gathering • Dungeons and Dragons • D20 ModernLittle Fears (http://www.littlefears.com/)World of Darkness (http://www.white-wolf.com/)Time Warriors (4DStudios)I Drank What? By Empire Games (http://www.empiregames.us/)
Check out my Deadlands Game Preview!Legends of the Weird West: 52 Pick Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao3E8aUyOrI)

Also, be on the lookout for SCARAB Iron GM 2014

Episode 7: Scarab Swarm Z

jonman — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:19:26 -0500

This is Tobes

Episode 6: Swarming Pains

jonman — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:26:17 -0500

I feel as though I should explain a few things about stuff that’s at the very end of this podcast… but I’ll just leave the mystery there. Suffice it to say, all conversations apparently lead back to Alan Thicke (http://www.alanthicke.com/). Thanks to Matt and Alisha Polkowsky for letting me into their house… and for the interview!

Intro (with music by I Fight Dragons) [00:00]
News/Convention Listings [04:03]
Meet the Swarm [07:09]
Buzz [44:14]
Signoff (with music by MC Lars) [45:00]
Not-So-Secret Bonus from the Road to Gen Con [50:00]

Games Mentioned in this Show
Apples to Apples (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apples_to_Apples)
Earthdawn (FASA) (http://earthdawn.fasagames.com/)
I Drank What (Empire Games) (http://www.empiregames.us/)
Kobolds Ate My Baby! (9th Level Games) (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)
Marvel Super Heroes RPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game))
Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG)
Project Twilight (White Wolf) (http://www.white-wolf.com/) (http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/235/Project-Twilight?it=1)
RIFTS (Paladium Books) (http://palladiumbooks.com/)
Ruckus (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19046/ruckus)
Shadowrun (http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/)
Star Wars (WEG) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End_Games)
Toon (Steve Jackson Games) (http://www.sjgames.com/toon/)
Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/)

• Magic: The Gathering
• Dungeons and Dragons • Pokémon

Stores, Podcasts, and Websites Mentioned in this Show
Firefly Toys and Games (www.facebook.com/FireflyToysandGames)
Board Gaming Geek (http://boardgamegeek.com/)

Music Used With Permission By
MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/)
I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Convention Links
King Con (http://www.twokingsgames.com/kingcon/)
Gen Con (http://www.gencon.com/)
Con Carolinas (http://www.concarolinas.org/)

Episode 5: Swarmnado

jonman — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 22:56:57 -0500

Jon here! There’s a lot on this episode, including Meet the Swarm featuring Steve and Felicia Holley, and an interview with Dave Harlequin about the upcoming MonsterCon in Greenville, SC.

Intro (with music by I Fight Dragons) [00:00]
News/Convention Listings [02:12]
MonsterCon Interview [04:00]
Meet the Swarm [11:27]
Buzz [40:44]Whatcha' Playin'? [42:49]
Signoff (with music by MC Lars) [45:20]

Miniatures Games Mentioned in this Show
Games Workshop (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/)

• Warhammer Fantasy• Warhammer 40K• Blood Bowl• Warhammer Quest

Privateer Press (http://privateerpress.com/)

• Warmachines• Hordes• Infernal Contraption• Heap

Flames of War (http://www.flamesofwar.com/)
Wargames Factory (http://wargamesfactory.com/)

Board and Card Games Mentioned in this Show
Fantasy Flight Games (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/)

• Talisman• Relic• Chaos in the Old World

Cool Mini or Not (http://www.coolminiornot.com/shop/)
Soda Pop Miniatures

• Super Dungeon Explore• Relic Knights

Zombicide (http://guillotinegames.com/en/)
Settlers of Catan (http://www.catan.com/)
Ticket to Ride (http://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/)
Loopin’ Louie (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327/loopin-louie)
Pajaggle (http://pajaggle.com/)
Dungeon Twister (http://www.dungeontwister.com/us/)
Firefly BG (http://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=348&art_id=3748)
Axis and Allies (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=ah/aa/welcome)
Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/)

• Magic: The Gathering• Dungeons and Dragons

1000 Blank White Cards (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1000_Blank_White_Cards)

RPGs Mentioned in this Show
Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG)
L5R (http://www.l5r.com/)
Stores and Podcasts Mentioned in this Show
Firefly Toys and Games (www.facebook.com/FireflyToysandGames)
Heroes and Dragons (http://heroesanddragons.com/)
11th Company Podcast (http://www.tangtwo.com/11thcompany/)
D6 Generation Podcast (http://www.thed6generation.com/)

Convention Interview Link
MonsterCon (http://monstercon.org/)
King Con (https://www.facebook.com/kingconvention)

Music Used With Permission By
MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/)
I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Episode 5 Promo - Coming Soon!

jonman — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:36:33 -0500

Coming Soon! Until then, whet your whistle to part of an interview with Dave Harlequin of Monster Con. Background music courtesy of I Fight Dragons.

Check out Monster Con at monstercon.org

Check out I Fight Dragons at www.ifightdragons.com

Episode 4: Jurassic Boots

jonman — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:35:14 -0500

In this episode we meet Myles and Liz Schulz, hear some of the Swarm practice for GenCon, and get the origins of... Lumpy Boots?
Here's some things Myles and Liz mention in this podcast:

http://www.evilhat.com/home/dresden-files-rpg/

http://www.evilhat.com/home/swashbucklers-of-the-7-skies/

http://paizo.com/paizo

http://princessbrideforever.com/

Also, you can click here (http://jonman.podbean.com/mf/web/3jkuwv/bloodyvengeance.mp3) to get a copy of th e"Bloody Vengeance" sound clip for your own enjoyment.

Episode 3: Swarmtrek into Darkness

jonman — Mon, 27 May 2013 20:44:40 -0500

In this podcast, I talk with X Con’s Robin Roberts, Con Carolina’s Jada Hope-Diaz, and in ‘Scarabite’ Sean Torrens in Meet the Swarm. Shout out to I Fight Dragons for letting me use some of there sweet chip-tunes, and of course MC Lars.

Episode 3 Production Notes

jonman — Mon, 27 May 2013 20:44:18 -0500

Robin Roberts mentions this in our interview. OK, I just thought it was funny.

X ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_(mathematics) )

Here are some of the things mentioned by Jada in our interview:

Timothy Zahn ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Zahn )

Bill Blair (http://www.alienactor.com/ )

Second Harvest (http://secondharvestcharlotte.org/ )

Here are some of the things mentioned by Sean in our interview:

Super Dungeon Explore (http://www.sodapopminiatures.com/ ) Note: Their website is currently down, but they are working to get it back up soon!

Battelstar Galactica (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=18 )

Twilight Imperium 3 (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=21 )

Deadlands (http://www.peginc.com/ )

Here are the games from Whatcha Playing?

Dust Warfare (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=173 )

Telestrations (http://www.telestrations.com/ )

Timeline (http://us.asmodee.com/ressources/jeux_versions/timeline_3.php )

Episode 2: Attack of the Gnomes

jonman — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:14:41 -0500

This episode of full of guests! I interview Brian and Amy Gambrell for Meet the Swarm and get a very interesting and funny story about a nun and LARPing. My wife, Ruby, interviews the staff of Gnome Con and Empire Games while we were at Gnome Con. All of this, plus, I get to make obscure references to Bionic Six and the Electric Mayhem (who I think I called the Electric Sunshine by mistake… whoops!).

Episode 2 Production Notes

jonman — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:13:48 -0500

Here are some of the things Brian, Amy, and I made mention of in the podcast:

Twilight 2000 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_2000)

Traveler 2300 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2300_AD)

World of Darkness (http://www.white-wolf.com/new-world-of-darkness)

Dungeons and Dragons (http://www.wizards.com/DnD/)

Apples to Apples (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apples_to_Apples)

Pathfinder Society (http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety)

Robotech / Macross

The Game (http://www.robotech.com/infopedia/bibliography/rpg/)

The Show (http://www.robotech.com/)

Bionic Six (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bionic_Six)

World of Warcraft (WoW) (http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/wow/)

Diablo (http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/games/d3/)

Stellar Con (http://www.stellarcon.com/)

Timothy Zahn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Zahn)

Leroy Jenkins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCNJRfSZBU)

Here are some things the folks from Gnome Con mentioned:

Professor Fear (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Professor-Fear-Fan-Club/488836177816845?fref=ts)

SCAD (http://www.scad.edu/)

Siege of Augusta (http://www.siegeofaugusta.com/)

Cool Mini or Not (http://www.coolminiornot.com/)

Amarillo Design (Starfleet Battles) (http://www.starfleetgames.com/)

Net Runner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netrunner)

Warmachine (http://privateerpress.com/WARMACHINE/)

Morningstar Games (http://www.morningstargaming.com/)

Warhammer 40K (http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/)

Here’s a picture of some of the cards from I Drank What? By Empire Games (http://www.empiregames.us/)

And, here’s a link to Firefly Toys and Games (https://www.facebook.com/FireflyToysandGames)

Episode 1: The Swarming Menace

jonman — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:06:19 -0500

Welcome to the first SCARAB Swarm Podcast. In this episode, I talk with Del Collins, the director of SCARAB. He tells us about the origins of the conventions, and about some of what SCARAB does aside from the convention each year in January. Del also shares stories of his gaming past, and some interesting convention stories.

This first podcasts focuses mainly on the origins of SCARAB, but I’d like to do a lot more. In future podcasts I will be asking folks about what games they might be playing and like, interviewing more SCARAB staff and other guests.

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