Explore every episode of the podcast The Hobbies + Happiness Podcast: A Disney Lorcana Podcast
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| Ep. 113 - WE'RE BACK! | 30 Sep 2024 | 01:31:35 | |
Hey ya'll! We're Back and better than ever! We're going a little bit of different direction with the podcast moving forward, and we're excited to tell you all about it! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Check out our merch store by visiting the following link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hobbiesnhappiness/ Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 112 - Is This the End?? | 28 Sep 2024 | 01:17:10 | |
It's been a while...and this may be the end? We've got a lot to talk to about on today's episode. We know we've been bone for a few weeks, and a lot has happened! Join us as we discuss the present, and future for hobbies and happiness! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Check out our merch store by visiting the following link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hobbiesnhappiness/ Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 103 - Disney Lorcana at GenCon 2023 | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:13:43 | |
We are back from GenCon, and finally back to podcasting! Sorry for the few week hiatus...but GenCon really took a lot out of us! It's great to get back to the grind and back to creating content however. This weeks episode we are talking all about Disney Lorcana at GenCon, and we are joined in studio with a guest! We are joined by Teddy from the Glimmer Gang! The Glimmer Gang is a competitive Disney Lorcana podcast focused on the competitive side of Lorcana. Now that Lorcana is out, Teddy and the rest of the gang are really excited to dive deep into the competitive aspect of Disney Lorcana. Dan, Jim and Teddy go over the wonderfulness (is that even a word?!?), the craziness, and the fiasco that is Disney Lorcana at GenCon 2023. Sit back and enjoy this weeks episode!
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| Ep. 13 - How We Have Fun in Card Games | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:58:41 | |
After last week's episode, Jim and I (Dan) were playing a game called Unfair (it's awesome and you should check it out, link below). During the end of the course of the game, we started an interesting conversation, and it was one that I thought would make an great podcast topic. We got into talking about how we both have fun and find joy in different aspects of card games. That began the conversation, and this episode is the natural "conclusion" to it...or is it? Check out Unfair on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3cKTlG4 Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 12 - All About Deck Building Games | 09 Jun 2021 | 01:14:54 | |
This week, Dan and Jim talk all things deck building games. Sort of continuing last weeks discussion of Villainous, we stay "on theme" and continue the card games discussion. Deck building games are right up our alley, as we love just about any card game. We tell you about our experiences with the genre as a whole, including some recent experiences, and tell you why we enjoy these types of games so much. Also, stick around for the end of the episode, where we have a special announcement! What could it be! Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 11 - Disney Villainous | 02 Jun 2021 | 01:13:25 | |
This weeks episode is all about one of Dan's new favorite games, Disney Villainous. If you have never heard of Disney Villainous, you are not going to want to miss this episode, as Dan and Jim discuss all of the things they love about the game. They give a brief general overview, and they talk about all of the things that they have really been enjoying about this game. Don't miss it! Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 10 - Toxicity of Gaming Communities | 26 May 2021 | 01:11:45 | |
Last week on the podcast, Dan & Jim talked about how we as societies have migrated a lot of our activities to online and the internet, and specifically referenced playing tabletop games online. Many times, the unfortunate outgrowth of the internet, can be the very real experience of negativity, or "toxicity". This weeks episode is all about toxicity, and how it is manifested in gaming communities. We talk about the why, but most importantly, we try to discuss how we can help to be a part of the solution, rather than the problem. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 9 - Playing Tabletop Online vs. In-Person | 19 May 2021 | 01:01:47 | |
On todays episode, we talk about the very relevant topic of comparing and contrasting the experiences of playing tabletop games online and playing them in-person. 2020 was a heck of year...and not in a good way. What the year did do, however, was really shine a light on what things I think many of us take for granted, and for many people, meeting each other in person is one of them. Human beings need social interaction on a regular basis, and I think 2020 really showed a lot of people that. So that is really where the genesis of today's topic came from, but this conversation did not originate because of 2020. The tabletop industry in particular is no stranger to online meetings. We really get into this topic in today's episode. Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 8 - The Magic: The Gathering Episode | 12 May 2021 | 02:01:49 | |
Todays episode is all about Magic: The Gathering! Jim and I have talked quite a bit about Magic in previous episodes, but today we dedicate an entire episode around the game that we both enjoy so much. If you've never heard of Magic, or you're not the biggest fan of Magic, take heart! We hope there is still something for you on this episode of the Hobbies & Happiness podcast!
War of the Spark Cinematic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5W9t62t10I
Check out the guys over at Team Covenant. They are producing quality content and doing great things for the tabletop hobby: Find them on Twitter @teamcovenant, YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/CovenantTCG and check out their website at teamcovenant.com Check out the article we mentioned at the beginning of this episode. Spell Casters, a 'Magic: The Gathering' Origin Story. The article can be found over on SeattleMet.com here.
Decklists: Standard Mono Red (Aggro): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/standard-mono-red-aggro-eld#paper Standard Dimir Rogues (Midrange): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/standard-dimir-rogues-eld#paper Standard Sultai Ultimatum (Control): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/standard-sultai-control-eld#paper Pioneer Mono Black (Aggro): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/mono-black-aggro-055fa223-7630-47bc-b54c-189543864b42#paper Pioneer Rakdos Pyromancer (Midrange): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pioneer-rakdos-pyromancer#paper Pioneer Dimir Control (Control): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/dimir-control-ec117a77-27f3-46d7-9975-8114133341d6#paper Modern Izzet Blitz Prowess (Aggro): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/modern-blitz#paper Modern Jund (Midrange): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/jund#paper Modern Esper Control (Control): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/esper-control-76ae2abf-cf6d-45f1-aec6-c04085130a05#paper Modern Heliod Company (Combo): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/modern-heliod-company#paper
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| Ep. 7 - Why You Should Support Your Local Game Store (LGS) | 05 May 2021 | 01:12:12 | |
In this weeks episode, we talk about very important topic relevant to the tabletop hobby and industry, your Local Game Store (LGS). Local Game Stores are the life blood of your local tabletop community, or at least they should be. There is a lot that we could discuss on this topic that relates to local game stores and how they relate to their communities and customers, but we think this is a great place to start the conversation. We are leading this big topic off, with why you as a player should support your LGS. As always, if you have anything you would want to add to this conversation, don't hesitate to reach out to us below! We love hearing from our listeners! Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 6 - Storytelling over the Tabletop | 28 Apr 2021 | 01:45:12 | |
This weeks episode, we talk about arguably one of the most important aspects in all of the tabletop gaming hobby, storytelling. Good stories keep us, the audience, the player, engaged. Good stories keep us coming back for more. When we are in the midst of a good story, we want to keep playing just to see what is going to happen in the story. I think we all know how it feels to be playing a game, or taking part in some form of entertainment, and when we finish the session, we immediately want to jump back in and keep going. On the flipside, I think we all know how it feels to take part in a game where the story is subpar. That's why we wanted to take this episode and devote it entirely to the topic of storytelling, and how it is weaved into the many different games and genres of some of our favorites. Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 5 - Community Spotlight #1, Michael Fernandez | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:27:34 | |
On this weeks episode, we invite Bobby to sit down and chat with us! As you may recall, Bobby "appeared" in our last episode, so we invited him to be on the podcast to sit down with us and chat. Bobby, as some of you may have guessed, is Dan's brother-in-law Michael Fernandez. Michael is another "nerd" and enjoys many tabletop games just like us, so we thought he would be the perfect guest to have as our first interview! I'm excited to have him join us so he care share with you his journey with the wonderful hobby. You can find Michael on Instagram below! Find us on Twitter: @_dgcampbell, @jimmorganhnh Find us on Instagram: @daniel.g.campbell, @jimmorganhnh, @mikey738 Email us with your gaming memories at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/pyBtxzKEaK | |||
| Ep. 4 - Some of our Favorite Tabletop Games | 14 Apr 2021 | 01:35:43 | |
On this weeks episode, we discuss what some of our favorite tabletop games are. We also start to delve a bit into our thought processes when it comes to what games we choose to play and why we play them. For those of you who think that all we will talk about are trading and collectible card games, don't fret! We did NOT add any of those games to the lists! While we may discuss card games, that is games which utilize cards as an in game mechanic, we steer clear of games such as Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon (although we all know that's all Jim would talk about if he could). We enjoy you enjoy this weeks episode, and hope that maybe we give you some ideas for games to play for your next family game night!
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| Ep. 102 - The ”Legendary Rule” | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:15:54 | |
Kind of surprised we haven't devoted a podcast episode to this topic yet, to be quite honest. In todays episode, we talk all about the "Legendary Rule." This term was coined by Magic: the Gathering, but this same principle pops up in plenty of other trading card games. Some games call these type of cards "Legendary" some other games call these types of cards "Unique." We talk about the rule, and really how it applies to the design of a card game, and why we think it's interesting. This topic really got started because of a live stream from FFG a few weeks back when they were talking about the design of Star Wars Unlimited. Strap in, and hold on as we talk all about this really cool topic!
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| Ep. 3 - Barriers to Entry into Trading and Collectible Card Games | 07 Apr 2021 | 01:58:33 | |
Today on the podcast, Dan and Jim discuss how difficult it can be to get into trading card games (TCGs) and collectible card games (CCGs). TCGs and CCGs have been around for an extremely long time and have become extremely popular among the tabletop gaming community. If there is an intellectual property, chances are there is a TCG or CCG based around that IP. The guys really enjoy these kinds of games themselves and always enjoy playing matches of their favorite card games. Getting into these games can seem like a daunting task, however. In this episode, they discuss some of the barriers to entry that exist in getting into these games, and ultimately, why they think it is worth it to jump in and over those hurdles, and to not them scare you off.
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| Ep. 2 - The Importance of Tabletop Gaming | 31 Mar 2021 | 01:29:25 | |
In this weeks episode, Dan and Jim delve into the importance of tabletop gaming. Tabletop gaming can mean many things to different people. Tabletop gaming includes classic board games like Monopoly, card games like Magic the Gathering and even role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. When people come together to play these games, so many memories are created with so many people. Join us as we discuss our opinions on the importance of this awesome hobby.
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| Ep. 1 - The Mission of Hobbies & Happiness | 24 Mar 2021 | 01:26:16 | |
Welcome to the first episode of the Hobbies & Happiness podcast! In this episode, join hosts Dan & Jim as they introduce themselves and the vision of their mission behind Hobbies & Happiness.
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| Ep. 101 - MSRP & Market Prices in Trading Card Games | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:19:04 | |
Welcome back to Episode #101 of the podcast! Today, we are again talking about a fairly relevant topic in the TCG space, especially right now. We're talking all about MSRP and market pricing in trading card games. Back in episode #68, we talked all about the secondary market in card games, and gave our reasons why it is a good thing to have. However, with the current, for lack of better word, 'debacle' that is the first print run of Disney Lorcana, we felt this was a perfect time to revisit the topic, and this time really hone in on what MSRP is as well as market pricing. We hope you enjoy the discussion, and don't hesitate to let us know what you think! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 100 - Star Wars Unlimited Deep Dive! | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:26:06 | |
We are at episode #100!! We can't believe we've made it this far, and we couldn't have done it without all you listeners, so thank you so much! Today, we are doing a deep dive into Star Wars Unlimited. When we last talked about this new TCG, we didn't really know much about it. All we knew was this it was a Fantasy Flight Games title, and they were doing a Star Wars card game. Now, we have a lot more information on the game, including Quick Start Rules, and a lot of cards to look at. So with that, we take a close hard look at the game...and we're now super excited about it. Join us!
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| Ep. 99 - DMArmada | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:21:20 | |
We are back to talking with some of our fellow card game content creators, and todays conversation is a special one. Today we are chatting with the amazing DMArmada. Stephen has been producing quality card game content on YouTube for quite a while, and we are ecstatic to be able to host him on the podcast. We had the pleasure of hanging out with him and some others at a local Flesh & Blood event recently, and we had an absolute blast. So sit back, and enjoy this conversation as we just chat about card games!
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| Ep. 98 - Spoiler Season in Trading Card Games | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:14:36 | |
If you've been in the realm of trading card games for any length of time, you have a familiarity with the term "Spoiler Season!" Spoiler season is like Christmas for many TCG consumers and players. For some, spoiler season is the worst time of the year...In any regard, today we wanted to talk at length about what we think of spoiler season and how it relates to the games we play and hobby we love. We've been through many a spoiler season, and we have some thoughts on what we think works, and what we don't think works. We have some thoughts on things we like, and things we don't. Come along and enjoy the spoiler season conversation! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 97 - How NOT to Launch a TCG | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:09:45 | |
Today, we've got a pretty interesting topic to touch on, and that is How to NOT Launch a TCG! There are a LOT of new trading card games coming to the market recently, some of them are starting off on the right foot, and some are not. We give our thoughts on what we see going on, and try to give some insight on we think you should NOT do if you want to launch one. Hope you enjoy the episode! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 96 - Why We’re Excited for the Alpha Clash TCG | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:17:03 | |
In today's episode, we're gonna talk about an up an coming TCG that we're excited for, Alpha Clash! Way back on episode 79 of the podcast, we we're able to sit down with the creator of the Alpha Clash universe, Ridge Kiley. You can find that link down below, and we highly suggest you go check it out. If you haven't heard about Alpha Clash yet, you're in for a treat!
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| Ep. 95 - DC Dual Force | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:08:16 | |
It's crazy to think the DC Dual Force, a game we talked about way back in episode #29 of the podcast is coming...possibly this month! This announcement came pretty much out of nowhere, and we are stoked for it! Join us as we start to dive in and learn about this upcoming digital CCG!
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| Ep. 94 - The Quackalope Controversy | 31 May 2023 | 01:14:22 | |
We've got another doozy of an episode for you all today. On todays episode, we're talking all about some current events. By now, you may be familiar with the most recent Quackalope controversy that's happened over the course of the past week or so. If you haven't, the TLDR is; a relatively large YT channel did some videos, asked for "compensation," and it didn't go down very well at all. Super precise I know, but if you listen to the episode, we do our best to hash it out and give our opinions and takes on the matter. Check the links down below for more context and information as well.
Lastly, just want to remind you all, these are all just our hot takes and opinions. We wish no ill will towards Jesse and his team, and sincerely wish the best for him and his team. We wish the situation was handled a little better, but at the end of the day, we're all human and all make mistakes. Please continue to show grace to all involved, and we will continue to try and do the same as well. Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 111 - The Neverending Saga of Competitive vs. Casual | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:23:04 | |
The title of this episode could just as easily be "This is the Song that Never Ends..." Anyone else remember that song from your childhood? No? Just me? K...😂🤣 There was some interesting discussions on Twitter this past week regarding toxicity in gaming communities, and as is usually the case, some folks brought up the saga of competitive players and casual players being able to co-exist in a game. So, we decided to bring up the topic once again and give our thoughts and takes. We've talked about this topic plenty on the podcast already (see episode #47), but wanted to hopefully bring some new discussion to the table. Let us know what you think! We hope you enjoy the discussion! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Check out our merch store by visiting the following link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hobbiesnhappiness/ Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 93 - Short Term vs. Long Term | 24 May 2023 | 01:27:24 | |
Got another good topic to discuss this week, and it's kind of a continuation of last weeks episode. In case you missed it, last week we talked a lot about the upcoming Star Wars TCG, Star Wars Unlimited. We're optimistic, but pretty hesitant, as it's coming from FFG, who doesn't have the greatest track record when it comes to Star Wars card games. In that conversation, we touched on companies, their goals, profits etc. One of the things we touched on was winning in the short term and winning in the long term. This came to mind again when watching a recent YouTube video from Linus Sebastion of Linus Tech Tips. He recently released a video saying he was stepping down from the CEO position at LTT, and was a really great video. I encourage you all to go check it out. So watching that video made us revisit this topic, so we hope you enjoy!
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| Ep. 92 - Star Wars: Unlimited | 17 May 2023 | 01:07:27 | |
We're back! It's been good to be off for a few weeks spending time with family and those closest to us, but it's also great to be back in front of the camera and microphones! Quite a bit has happened in the past few weeks, with one of them being the most recent announcement of Star Wars Unlimited TCG! Join us as we talk about the most recent SW TCG announcement, and what we think it means for the space!
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| Ep. 91 - Jacob Bartram: The Realm Games | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:14:57 | |
Today, we sit down for a conversation with Jacob Bartram, co-owner of The Realm Games. The Realm Games is local game store in Ontario, Ohio which Jacob and his brother own. Dan and Jim chat with Jacob about running a local game store, what's LGS stores and owners should focus on, and if doing large tournaments are important for local communities. Sit back and hope you enjoy this conversation!
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| Ep. 90 - We Know How to Play Disney Lorcana! | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:16:20 | |
Well...we finally have the basic rules for Disney Lorcana. At times, it seemed liked we may never get here, but here we are! Todays episode is a return to form of sorts. Since the rules release, we have been really digging into, conversing over, and just really thinking long and hard about how we feel about the game now. The long and short of it, we think Lorcana is going to be a fantastic game, and are looking forward to where this game goes. Sit back as we go over all of our initial thoughts of the Disney Lorcana rules set!
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| Ep. 89 - Anthony Tessitore: Varia | 12 Apr 2023 | 02:03:52 | |
Today on the podcast, we chat with designer Anthony Tessitore! "Ant," as he is commonly referred to, designed the first-person expandable card game, Varia and is co-founder of his studio Guildhouse Games, LLC. We chat about our mutual love of card games, and talk quite a lot about Varia and his approach to the design of the game. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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| Ep. 88 - Brendan Patrick | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:54:19 | |
Today, we sit down with former professional Flesh & Blood player and self-described "amateur" Brendan Patrick! Brendan is also a co-host on multiple podcasts such as Podcana: A Disney Lorcana Podcast, the Arsenal Pass Podcast and The SNAPshot Podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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| Ep. 87 - Silverfuse | 29 Mar 2023 | 01:33:51 | |
This week, Jim and Dan sit down with content creator and streamer Silverfuse. We have a fantastic time chatting with Silverfuse about content creation, her love for the strategy and card game genre, and her love of League of Legends. Be sure to check out her content and follow her on Twitter!
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| Ep. 86 - James Hsu: Humans of Magic | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:29:58 | |
On this weeks episode, we sit down with the talented James Hsu, from the podcast Humans of Magic. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. We talk a bit about Magic, but we dive into a multitude of different topics such as life, content creation, always looking to get better, and touch on the things that make us happy. Buckle up, and we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed talking with James.
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| Ep. 85 - Darick ”Charm3r” Oswalt | 15 Mar 2023 | 01:01:35 | |
This week on the podcast, we sit down for a chat with Darrick "Charm3r" Oswalt. Charm3r is fellow card and strategy game content creator as well as an E-sports caster for games such as The Elder Scrolls Legends, Flesh & Blood...the list goes on! Today we talk with Darrick about his career in the tabletop space, what some of his favorite games are in the space...and of course, Disney Lorcana. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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| Ep. 84 - Matt ”Flake” DiMarco | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:30:42 | |
On this weeks episode, we have a good time. We have a great time. We sit down for a chat with Matt "Flake" DiMarco. Matt is no stranger to the trading card game space, as this, in his own words "is his life." Matt is podcaster, host and caster for multiple different card games, and we talk with him about many of them, as well as casting and how it applies to the card game space. We hope you have as fun listening to this episode as we had in getting to talk to Matt.
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| Ep. 110 - Scalpers are...a Good Thing??? | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:27:02 | |
This episode may get a little bit...shall we say controversial??? We hope not. But today we talk about a topic that is typically a pretty heated and over zealous topic, especially in the world of TCGs. So today, like always, we invite you to sit back, try to relax...and maybe not blow a blood vessel. 😅 Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Check out our merch store by visiting the following link: https://www.bonfire.com/store/hobbiesnhappiness/ Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 83 - Aislyn Hall & Aaron Shaw: Ivion | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:20:03 | |
This week, we sit down for a chat with Aislyn Hall & Aaron Shaw, designers of the card and board game, Ivion. Aislyn founded Luminary Games in 2016, and Ivion is her brainchild. We first met Aislyn and Aaron at GenCon 2021, and that was where we first heard of and learned about Ivion, and we immediately loved the game. It takes everything we love about card games and marries it with the concept of an MMO/RPG board based combat and is, well for lack of a better term awesome. We hope you enjoy our conversation, and be sure to learn more about Ivion and the team by following the links down below!
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| Ep. 82 - Justin Gary: Ascension Tactics & Sol Forge Fusion | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:05:54 | |
This weeks episode is getting posted a few days early, and that's because we interviewed game designer and Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour winner Justin Gary! Justin's latest game, Ascension Tactics: Inferno, is hitting Kickstarter on February 21st, so we wanted this episode to go live before the game launches. This was such an amazing conversation. We had been wanting to talk to Justin for quite a while, and we were so glad that he accepted our invitation to join us on the podcast. We talk about Justin's lengthy history in the tabletop space and industry, his experience with Magic: the Gathering, working with Richard Garfield, and or course we talk quite a bit about Ascension and Ascension Tactics. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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| Ep. 81 - Joey Senart: Decks & Draughts | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:37:19 | |
This was an absolute blast. When Joe initially reached out to us, we weren't sure what to expect. But when we started talking, we found out he had a lot to say. And I mean a LOT. We had such a fun time chatting with Joe about all things TCGs, CCGs, and just tabletop gaming related. We talk about where he sees the space and industry currently, his experiences, Disney Lorcana, and so much more. We hope you have an enjoyable time with the episode!
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| Ep. 80 - The Marvel SNAP ”Problem” | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:14:06 | |
In today's episode, we talk about the game that has taken the digital card game space by storm, Marvel SNAP! We're sure you most likely pretty familiar with the game by now, and today, Dan explains to Jim (who still has not played the game), what it's all about, and the "problem," with the game contained within. Hope you enjoy the episode!
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| Ep. 79 - Ridge Kiley: Alpha Clash TCG | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:19:56 | |
Today on the podcast, we sit down for a conversation with Ridge Kiley. Ridge is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rising Empire Studios, the company behind the new indie trading card game and universe, Alpha Clash. We get to know Ridge a little bit, and learn all about this new up and coming trading card game. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Don't forget to check the links below, where you can still get your hands on the first set of this awesome TCG!
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| Ep. 78 - The Dungeons & Dragons Open Gaming License (OGL) | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:13:14 | |
Today we finally about the fiasco that is the Dungeons & Dragons Open Gaming License (OGL). There's so much to talk about, and honestly there's not enough time to talk about all of it. We have some links below where you check out some of what we mentioned in the podcast. We are focusing mostly on the community aspect and how the D&D community as a whole is affected. There's a lot to get into here, so hope you enjoy!
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| Ep. 77 - Jake Boss | 18 Jan 2023 | 01:23:27 | |
Jake is editor extraordinaire for the Command Zone and Game Knights, probably one of the largest EDH channels on all of YouTube. He also has his own personal channel where he currently creates gameplay and deck videos for the Digimon Trading Card Game. We had a blast being able to sit down with Jake and learn how he got his start in the tabletop space, Magic: the Gathering, being a content creator...and strip clubs?! You just have to listen for yourselves to hear all of the craziness. Hope you enjoy! You can find Jake and his content at the links below:
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| Ep. 76 - Power Creeping into 2023 | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:57:55 | |
We're back and excited to get back to the podcast in 2023! This week, Dan & Jim go over their holiday breaks, what games they played, plans for 2023, and then talk about the main topic of the week, Power Creep! This is a great episode and we're excited to share it with you! NOTE: Unfortunately forgot to record the main microphones during recording, unfortunately we had our overhead boom mics on and recording, so this weeks audio is not as crisp as each week. Apologies! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 75 - Looking Back on 2022 | 23 Dec 2022 | 01:16:08 | |
We wrap up 2022 and look back on highlights from the year. We also go over listener questions, and we wrap up the episode with looking forward to what is to come for us in 2023! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 74 - All About Organized Play | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:06:31 | |
We revisit our discussions on Organized Play in todays episode! We know we've touched on the topic before on past episodes, however those discussions have pretty much heavily revolved around Magic: the Gathering. Today we open up the discussion and discuss OP on a more broad scale, and then dive into what we're looking for and wanting from Disney Lorcana! We hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to follow Lorcana Cast on Twitter and check out their podcast! https://twitter.com/LorcanaCast Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 109 - How Important is Lore in a Trading Card Game? | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:10:43 | |
We are back after taking a very brief week hiatus from the podcast, and have another great topic for you this week. This week we're talking all about lore in TCGs, and how important it is (or is it?). Sit back, relax, and don't forget to let us know what you think about this topic as well!
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| Ep. 73 - Card Games and Sports | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:54:37 | |
Todays episode features an interesting topic! Today we discuss card games and the connection between sports. We talk about the proliferation of e-sports and how that is helping to shape the card games within that space, as well as discuss the question...are cards games sports? We hope you enjoy the episode! Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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| Ep. 72 - Are Investors Bad for Trading Card Games? | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:22:25 | |
Another doozy of an episode this week. It feels like I say that just about every week, doesn't it? But we tend to deliver on the dooziness...don't we? In any case, we again had a great time recording this weeks episode talking all about investors in the TCG and CCG space, and giving our thoughts. We hope you enjoy the conversation! And as always, be sure to shoot us an email at hobbiesandhappiness@gmail.com, or leave us a review or a comment to let us know your thoughts! Be sure to follow Lorcana Cast on Twitter and check out their podcast! https://twitter.com/LorcanaCast Sign up for your free 30 day trial of Audible by using our code: www.audibletrial.com/hobbiesnhappiness Find us on Social!
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