Boring Conversation: A Malifaux Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Episode 42 - Malifaux 4th Edition Round Table and Listener Feedback

Episode 42

Monday, April 21, 2025 • Duration 02:18:38

We're back in the saddle again!~

Jesse is joined by Maeve and our new guest host Jim Dyson to review the newly released beta comprehensive Malifaux 4th Edition rulebook and Obliteration Keyword. We share our thoughts on the beta testing process and where we think the game might be going. We also take some time to read and respond to listener reactions and questions, thanks to everyone who took the time to submit them!

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Episode 34 - CaptainCon 2024 and Channel Updates

Episode 34

Sunday, November 26, 2023 • Duration 23:57

Tune in for details regarding CaptainCon 2024, our Patreon launch, and upcoming content release plans!

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Episode 33 - Tricksy Deep Dive Time, Finally!

Episode 33

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 • Duration 03:56:21

Jesse welcomes new guest Sam Barrows of Danger Planet and Goonhammer fame to the show for a LENGTHY (boring?) conversation about Mah Tucket and the Tricksy keyword. Strap in because this is far and away our longest release to date!

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Jesse - Chobani Complete Coffee and Cream, Cold Brew Coffee

Sam - Water

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Episode 32 - Habberdashery!

Episode 32

Friday, October 27, 2023 • Duration 02:30:11

Jesse and Maeve are joined by Jim of The Other Coast fame to talk about the biggest, fanciest hats in the land. That's right, it's finally time for Big Hat v2!

Today's Drinks

Jesse - De Garde Brewing Petit Blanc Farmhouse Ale

Maeve - Pepsi

Jim - Coffee Milk with Morning Glory Coffee Syrup

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Episode 31 - Playing a faction vs Playing a Keyword

Episode 31

Saturday, September 30, 2023 • Duration 02:06:32

Jesse and Maeve invite Andre and Nathan to the show to discuss the merits of playing an entire faction vs narrowing your focus to just a keyword or two. Tune in for discussions on both competitive play and advice for new players!

Today's Drinks

Jesse - Lawson's Finest Liquids Kiwi Double IPA

Maeve - Atlanta Craft Cider Tiki Haze

Nate - Coke Zero

Andre - Diet Dr. Pepper

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Episode 30 - Nova Open 2023 Prep - Packing your Malifaux (miniatures) bag for a tournament!

Episode 30

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 • Duration 02:38:01

Today Jesse is joined by Brandon of Danger Planet fame to go through an interesting tournament prep exercise! We'll be going over the Nova Open 2023 Malifaux GT pools and narrowing down the keywords we plan to bring with us for the weekend. What's more, we even drill down to how many of each individual model we could see ourselves realistically needing in an effort to pack as much value into limited packing space as we can!

We also recorded a video element for this episode, our first time ever! Please check out the Youtube channel and and share you comments, constructive criticism and join in the conversation at our Youtube page. Let us know if you enjoyed the extra video content!

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Jesse - Vitamin Water Focus

Brandon - Polar lime sparkling water

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Episode 29 - At Last! A Last Blossom Deep Dive!

Episode 29

Sunday, July 30, 2023 • Duration 02:21:39

Jesse and new guest Landon, aka Popedarpa of Badfaux Haku and Danger Planet fame, get together to (finally!) talk about one of Jesse's favorite crews, Misaki Katanaka and the Last Blossom keyword! We run through the keyword models, discuss the keyword's strengths and weakness and give our takes on how they fit into the Ten Thunders faction

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Jesse - Bell's Brewing Oberon American Wheat Ale

Landon - Off Color Brewing DecaBeer Saison

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Episode 28 - Technically Speaking...

Episode 28

Sunday, June 25, 2023 • Duration 01:29:47

Jesse and Maeve are joined by Jim from The Other Coast to talk about tech picks in Malifaux. When are they required, when are they optional and when do they go overboard? What decision process do you go through while trying to fit a tech pick into your crew? What beyond your opponents declared master factor in?

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Jesse - Saison du Foam

Maeve - Winking Owl Sangria

Jim - Mug of Milk!

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Episode 27 - What happens when you steamroll a library?

Episode 27

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 • Duration 02:08:20

Jesse is joined by Doug, Vic and Roman of Steam Powered Scoundrels fame to give an overview of the Red Library/Story keyword from the new Madness of Malifaux expansion. This episode is SUPER SERIOUS.

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Today's drinks:

Jesse - Homebrewed Belgian Saison

Doug - Lemonade Truly

Roman - Teeling Small Batch Old Fashioned

Vic - Truly Pineapple Lemonade and Tequila Sunrise

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