The Game & Drink Connoisseurs Podcast

With skinny cocktails and things like Truly and White Claw now firmly in place in America's drinking culture, Bryce and Jessica examine if whether or not alcohol is a place where one should really be concerned about cutting calories.

Join Bryce and Jessica and take a pun fueled deep dive today into Otys. A post-apocalyptic, Water World-esk game all about strategically maximizing your diving teams abilities for your prestige. Up your caffein intake with Haze Gray by Old Salt Coffee as well. A medium/dark roast hybrid that guarantees to keep you awake. Also, some in depth (see what we did there) facts about real life salvage diving as well as a tip on how drinking coffee might actually help you live longer. 00:00 Intro 02:38 Haze Gray by Old Salt Coffee Co 05:30 Otys - How It Works 18:30 Otys - Strategies & Tips 24:54 Fun Facts About Salvage Diving 29:39 Otys - Likes & Dislikes 40:23 Otys - What Others Said 43:33 Brew Discussion 52:09 Just the Tip - Coffee & Longevity 55:47 Closer

Today, Bryce & Jessica take a deep dive into the now decades old, are control-ish game, The Downfall of Pompeii while sampling a beer with the same name. Pompeii is a single hopped, hazy IPA by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co with a sweet and fruity flavor. Also - some interesting facts about the real life Pompeii and a recipe for some savory sliders to pair with your beer. 00:00 Editor's Note 00:35 Intro 03:25 Pompeii IPA by Toppling Goliath 05:20 The Downfall of Pompeii - Game Overview 13:22 The Downfall of Pompeii - Strategies 18:15 (Not So) Fun Facts: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius 23:44 Likes & Dislikes 30:34 Brew Discussion 36:09 Just the Tip: Pastrami Spiced Duck Breast Ruben 38:06 Closer

Take a deep dive into For Glory. A very uniquely designed, two phase, deck building game set in the brutal and bloody world of the Roman gladiator. Today's drink is just as interestingly put together. Discover why there is way more under the surface of Gladiator Glory by Spearten Coffee than meets the eye. Also - Fun facts about real life gladiators and a tip on how to use coffee properly to avoid the dreaded afternoon crash. 00:00 Intro 02:26 Gladiator Glory by Spearten Coffee 03:54 For Glory - How It Works 10:54 For Glory - Strategies & Tips 17:08 Fun Facts About Real Life Gladiators 20:53 For Glory - Dislikes 25:00 For Glory - Likes 28:55 For Glory - What Others Said 32:09 Gladiator Glory Discussion 41:00 Just the Tip - Avoiding the Afternoon Crash 44:14 Closer

Would you watch any of the films made from the games listed today? 00:00 Where to Find Older Episodes 00:23 Unboxing: Game That Should Be Made into Movies 01:47 Number 1 04:02 Number 2 05:31 Number 3 06:40 Number 4 08:07 Number 5 09:47 Number 6 11:06 Number 7 12:42 Number 8 14:30 Number 9 16:52 Number 10 18:17 Closer

Join Bryce and Jessica at Beer & Bourbon studios, in somewhat of a shortened bonus episode, to talk about one of their favorite games, Koi. See if this hard to find gem might be worth tracking down for your table.

Might this expansion be one of the best examples of expansions done right in a board game? Take a listen and decide for yourself!

Take a brief look at Chibis, an expansion for Takenoko, and find out if this expansion will enhance your Takenoko gaming experience.

Join Bryce & Jessica... and even MacReady the Jerk Cat in Beer & Bourbon Studios as they sit down and discuss the classic set collection favorite, Takenoko. A game all about growing bamboo and feeding it to a very hungry panda. They also enjoy a unique green/white tea hybrid perfect for all your bamboo growing adventures. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Harney & Son's Dragon Pearl Jasmine Tea 03:16 Takenoko 04:56 Game Rundown 13:57 Strategies & Tips 17:25 Fun Facts About Bamboo 19:10 Likes 23:28 Dislikes 28:50 Dragon Pearl Jasmine Discussion 33:43 Just the Tip: Preparing Today's Tea 35:27 Closer

Are dive bars your thing? Join Jessica as she humors Bryce's authoritative list of what makes a good dive bar.

Spend a few minutes with us and see if this expansion is for you!

Hit the high seas with Tiny Epic Pirates! A tiny, but epic pick up and deliver pirate adventure by Gamelyn Games. Paired up with Brugal 1888 Rum - a unique and full flavored sweet rum with a bourbon twist. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Brugal 1888 Rum 03: 38 Tiny Epic Pirates 04:55 Game Overview 18:53 Strategies & Tips 23:36 Fun Facts About Pirates 25:23 Likes & Dislikes 34:13 Brugal 1888 Rum Discussion 37:55 Just the Tip: The Rum Manhattan 38:58 Closer

Sit down with Bryce and Jessica as they talk about Masters of Mutanite. A comic book inspired, deck building, rock em, sock em adventure on the board! 00:00 Intro 01:00 Game Overview 02:12 Game Discussion 14:33 Outro

We will be back with another Game & Drink Connoisseurs episode next week. In the meantime, check out the first episode of Bryce's new podcast! Follow the links below to subscribe and follow. Your Bill of Rights Podcast - YouTube yourbillofrightspodcast (rumble.com) Facebook

Get ready to talk shop! In the shop, Bryce and Jessica tackle game & drink related topics that are small cogs in the bigger machine that is the hobby of board gaming and passion of brewed beverages. In this episode, the benefits and pitfalls are weighed out to see if the very popular crowdfunding site for games is worth it or if another avenue for purchasing new games might be found. 00:00 Opening Monologue 01:30 The Pros & Cons of Kickstarter 11:01 Outro

Pull up a chair and discuss, with us, Alien: Fate of the Nostromo while sipping on a nice hot cup of Morning Liftoff by Sci-Fi Coffee. 00:00 Prelude 00:49 Intro 01:36 Get to Know Us! 05:32 Morning Lift Off by Sci-Fi Coffee 08:13 Alien: Fate of the Nostromo Discussion 33:29 Morning Lift Off Discussion 37:14 Outro

The Game & Drink Connoisseurs Podcast is a show all about amazing board games and delicious drinks. Join Hosts Bryce and Jessica in these remixed episodes from the last two years, which are not new, but in all likelihood, new for you! Pull up a chair, grab a drink and let's get into some 21+ style board gaming!

Well, we're finally all together for the FINAL TIME. In this bittersweet episode, join Bryce and Jessica as they say goodbye and wrap the series up with a list of hard to find games that are (most likely) totally worth hunting down for your own shelves. Doing this while sampling the bold, daring and ass kicking Gin Rummy by Thumb Butte Distillery. A spicy gin aged in a rum barrel for a truly unique drinking experience. They also leave nothing on the table as they tackle a series of topics in a rapid fire Unboxing before leaving you with previews of their next creative endeavors, a final farewell and a cocktail that will make you want to party like it's 1929! Well... let's say 1928 instead cuz well... you know... A special thanks to everyone who has supported Social Proximity and Boards & Brews 4U over the years. There is not enough gratitude in the world for your listenership. Help keep the combination of board gaming and brewed beverages going by pairing up YOUR favorite combinations with your favorite people. Cheers! With everything out there designed to divide us, a little Social Proximity just might be what we need. And that's why we'll always have a few Boards & Brews 4U.

With the last episode of the podcast 2 days away, take a second to check out this song by Bryce's band, Joyride Aviator, to see what the future holds for one half of this podcasting duo. With everything out there designed to divide us, a little Social Proximity just might be what we need. And that's why we'll always have a few Boards & Brews 4U.

Bryce takes a few minutes to give an apology to two individuals who were absolutely owed one. With everything out there designed to divide us, a little Social Proximity just might be what we need. And that's why we'll always have a few Boards & Brews 4U.