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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We don't have to tell you that Gen Con is so soon! We've been digesting all the previews -- and unlike the salad these days, we're sharing them with you in a good way! Listen in for our previewsode for the new games at Gen Con 2026! We can't wait to see you in Indy. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 232: All About the Games at Gen Con 2026 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

... no treble ...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

On our last topicsode, we're talking about what you're eating at The Best 8 Days in Gaming. It's a deep dive into special dietary restrictions that our dreamers have -- including gluten free and diabetic friendly diets, but also vegan/vegetarian and halal! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

On this episode, we're talking with 3 creators who you want to know about for the Best Eight Days in Gaming: -Adam from TableTopvibes -Christopher from Valor Mountain Games -Michael from Night Noon Games, who will be operating the Shadowdark booth! Listen in! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 230: Creators and Designers at Gen Con 2026 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

Folks you should know from in and around the industry.

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Dreamers! On this episode, we have an interview with Felicia Day. She was so kind to join our podcast to talk about her Kickstarter for The Guild Movie: Ren Faire'd! This Kickstarter went live at today, and it's already halfway to its funding goal. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 229: Resurrecting The Guild with Felicia Day | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

... who is going to be at Gen Con. (Don't tell her actual human child.)

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Every year, Gen Con selects charity partners to highlight during the best four to eight days in gaming. We spoke with Carolyn from Super Heroines, Etc. about all their great work in the community, the Midwest convention scene, and how you can get involved with SHE. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In a convention filled with unique experiences, perhaps the most unique Gen Con experience is the mighty megagame. To help unpack the experience, we spoke with Riley from the Megagame Coalition... Dreamers, how do you like your games: small, medium, or MEGA? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

On this episode, Quarex and Ben go over some of the basics when it comes to drinking and eating at Gen Con 2026! Dreamers, what's your favorite thing to eat at the convention? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

If it's the first full week of July, then the team at All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions must be releasing our Gen Con prepisodes! Up first, we are yakking about packing for the best 4, 5, or even 8 days in gaming! What is your must-pack item for Indy? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 222: Packing for Gen Con 2026 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

Pack your sandals, your socks, your sauce drawer, and all four Midwestern food groups

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

On this episode, your hosts provide a fair review of everything Origins Game Fair 2026! (Everything except the ice cream, at least!) Dreamers, what did you love at your time at Origins? What could be improved upon for Origins 50+2? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

As your hosts shake off the con crash and/or crud, we're releasing the first of three episodes recorded straight from the exhibitor hall! What were some of your favorite games you found at Origins Game Fair this year? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

On this episode, your hosts preview all the things at Origins Game Fair 60-1 that you'll want to check out... New games, exhibitors, events, and food at the North Market! Plus, there's some app we're all figuring out? Listen in, cus you won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On this episode, we're reminding you of this Friday's deadline to elect to have your Gen Con badge shipped to your home. We also look at why Gen Con 2026 is looking like another sell out year... And while you'll want to get your badge before that happens. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with 3 designers who are attending Origins! - Bug from 9th Level Games - Chrys from Hectic Electron - Brian from Windmill Games shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We often say that Origins is about the games—what better way to game than to playtest something? We talk with board game designer and Unpub director Ian Zang about what they're doing at Origins and even other conventions! Best of all—it's free with your badge! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

How hard is it to puzzle together the fun at the Tournament of Pieces? We spoke with Linda from Cobble Hill to learn everything they're bringing to the back of the exhibit hall. If you haven't bought your tickets, listen in to hear about this unique part of Origins! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

In the first part of this definitely planned two parter, Quarex and Ben talk about the conventions we attended in January and February that wasn't PAGE!!! Listen in, and join us tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion of March, April, and May conventions! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Hey dreamers! Get your Gamehole Con badges on Saturday, May 23! And if you're a VIG or Patron, it's time to GET ON IT now! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 208: GET ON IT for your Gamehole Con Badge | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

... available for purchase on May 23rd!

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It's 30 minus 1 days to the Neon Future of Origins 50 plus 1! Listen in to find out what you need to be prepared for Columbus in June. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

After almost 100 episodes, Quarex and Ben revisit our episode on floating cities dedicated to gaming ... Cruise cons! This time, we're joined by Yet Another Ben (@rangerrick.bsky.social), who is one the Mike Carrs of JoCo Cruises. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We're already over 25,000 events at Gen Con this year. Did you review all of them yet? Luckily, we did, and we recorded our highlights based upon your favorite flavor of Gen Con. Dreamers, what events are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Much like this stink of nerdery, the Gen Con event catalog dropped on Sunday to much fanfare. On Tuesday, we'll release our episode on the events we think you want to know about. In the meantime, enjoy this short episode on the wish list process. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We talk with Yoshi, director of gaming for Balticon! The convention is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with special guest Jim Butcher! Gaming was there in the beginning, and it's still here! Listen to hear about the chest burster fights & dire weasels! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 202: Yoshi Directs Gaming at Balticon! | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

You too can try your hand at peeling potatoes and standing in front of doors!

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

On this episode, your hosts Ben and Quarex run through a whole host of conventions you can attend from May 1 through Labor Day weekend! From Beefy Wizard Con to Dragon*Con, there's so much gaming you can do! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This was a fun EP that your other host Ben recorded with our friends of the pod!

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Find out what your other host Ben has been up to besides the pod!

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Holy bat-episode 200! For our last celebration of a century of episodes, we brought on Peter Adkison. For this celebration, we traveled across the pond to speak with Richard and Tony from @ukge.bsky.social. Listen in and hear about the birth, weddings, and games! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 200: UK Games Expo with Richard and Tony | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

A milestone episode with guests celebrating their own milestone anniversary in 2026

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

On this episode, we are speaking with Josh of Gamehole Con! Learn how he got into gaming, how he dug into the Gamehole, and how you can submit events for Gamehole Con 2026! You don't need to be an economist to forecast another great Gamehole! (It doesn't hurt.) shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 198: Oh What an Event The Gamehole Can Be | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

With special guest, Gamehole Director of Gaming Josh Hoyt

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

On this episode, your hosts have a single th-re(e)viewisode for Gary Con, Awesome Con, and AdeptiCon. Listen in for: -forgotten names! -Firefly reboots! -Hummingbirds! -Ben T. Barackus! -Little mans! -Rasslin mans! -BattleTech Podz! You won't want to miss it. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

While your hosts recover from the gauntlet of March conventions, we got to interview Wes Allen of @dmtales.bsky.social! Listen in to find out about his convention, Ecclesicon, and why you should check out his YouTube channel! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

As your hosts continue through March Madness, we are honored to be joined by Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan. We discuss his past work and the Irish convention scene -- and his latest project, the DIE Metadungeon... Coming to crowdfunding next month for Megadungeon Month! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Listen in to this episode to learn how you can have a big time at the premier American little mans con -- AdeptiCon! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The snow may still be falling, but it's already time to start making plans for Gamehole Con! The hotel block opens Monday, 3/16... Which can only mean one thing -- it's time to get on it! Not sure where to start? Why not listen to our podcast! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 193: GET ON IT (Gamehole Con 2026) | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

The 2026 schedule for Gamehole has dropped... are you ready?

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

On this episode, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about the shuttles, the parking, the events, the seminars, and the signatures of Gary Con XVIII. Listen in to help make this convention the one of your dreams. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

After the housing lottery disappointment this Sunday, your hosts Quarex and Ben are back to talk about ways to get better housing at Gen Con this year. What about you, dreamers? How are you planning to get that hotel of your dreams come July? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The housing lottery has come and gone. Dreams have been made, and hopes have been shattered. If you held a winning ticket, where are you staying? If you didn't get a room, how is this making you feel? Sound off in the comments below. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

You don't have to start on a big show, write a big show, or even be The Big Show to have a great time at Gary Con XVIII. Just listen to our podcast and get everything you need to know in order to celebrate a life well gamed this month. But also #playPirateBorg shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Whether it's your 1st or your 15th Gen Con, two key days are when badges go on sale and the day of the housing lottery. As both occur later this month, your hosts have released an episode on this process. Are you excited to buy badges and brave the housing lottery? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 186: Gen Con Badges and Housing Lottery | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

Your PowerBall Ticket to the Gen Con Housing Lottery

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

On this episode, Quarex and Ben review the podcaster's dozen of conventions we attended from September through the end of the year. Listen in to learn where we went! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Rarely do you find a Quarex and a Ben in the same location at the is same time. When you do, you know it's gotta be something special. Listen in for our review of Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo 3! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Steve Jackson Games is bringing a new edition of Munchkin to the tabletop through BackerKit, and you can bet your bottom dollar your hosts got an interview with the line developer Will Schoonover. Listen in to hear why it's been 25 years coming. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It's January 2026, which means it's time for early event submission for #GenCon! Listen in as your hosts Quarex and Ben discuss how to submit and how to make your event the best it can be! What events are you looking forward to playing in Indy this year? shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

The third Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo is coming in less than two weeks — are you ready? In 20 minutes, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about the events, seminars, and special guests that are getting us stoked for PAGE 3! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 180: Previewing PAGE 3 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

... get your heads out of the Sun

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

This week, Quarex and Ben stuff the last of of our #GenConTent into your stocking, hung over your game table in eager anticipation of a 2026 filled with conventions where you'll play games, both new and old, with dear friends and new companions. shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Convention attendance is rarely as zero sum a game as when PAX Unplugged decides to hold its show the same weekend as BoardGameGeek hosts BGG Con annually. With the help of a dreamer, we were still able to provide coverage at the biggest gameslibrarycon out there! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 175: Spreading our Wings to BGG Con 2025 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

... with the help of our Other Ben

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

During this cold snap w/o conventions, Quarex and Ben have turned on the hot stove to discuss all the conventions that you'll want to attend during the first four months of 2026! Whether you're in Duluth, Columbus, Baltimore, or Ahmedaba, you'll want to listen in! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Artfriend of the pod @jpcoovert.bsky.social is running a sale for zines and his hardback book, Dragon Town and the Darkness Below! (The adventure makes for fun bedtime reading material for your actual human children as well as a great adventure path.) Check it out -- it ends today! jpcoovert.com

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Currently, the team is recovering from our escapades to PAX Unplugged and BGG Con. Don't fret -- we're releasing our live recording from Saturday night of Gen Con so you can get your convention fix over Thanksgiving week! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions @gamingconventions.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

As the Ventures instruct, you will want to walk, not run, to PAX Unplugged 2025! Get in line to listen to everything that you will want to know ahead of this weekend! shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...

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Episode 171: Walk, Don't Run, to PAX Unplugged 2025 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

Everything to get you excited for 2025's final Rushmore convention.

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