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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 06/08/2026

E565 is now live for your enjoyment. Where we chat Wondrous Creatures, New Angeles, Vantage, Box Box Solutions and more.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 02/06/2026

This is the man who literally got me interested in gaming, the worlds of fantasy and I reckon we look alike enough I can say. 'Here's me and my dad, Sir Ian Livingstone' (I'm on the right)

Me and Sir Ian Livingstone.

I'm on the right.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 30/04/2026

Currently being menaced by 'Cardborious Critiquious'

Dan Thurot looking disturbed by a green winged butterfly.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 22/04/2026

Why are you all surprised. It's always the wizards.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 27/09/2025

I did some window effect painting today for the first time to see how easy it is to do. Pleased with how it turned out.

A painting in acrylic, depicting a window covered in frost that has been drawn on in certain places to show the garden outside.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 06/09/2025

Talking a bit about sponsored content when you're well established. Kind of.. New episode is live for all you lovelies.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 26/07/2025

'As this is an ongoing discussion' Bitch please, you turned off comments on the Instagram and Facebook post you cowards. Just say "We're trying to protect our cash cow" and be done with it. Embarrassing. Also, remember the creators who cover this or give it any oxygen at all.

Why we created the new licensed version of Codenames 📜

When we embarked on creating the newly announced version of Codenames many years ago, it was a dream coming true for many of us at CGE. The vast world of magic featured in the upcoming Codenames has been a source of inspiration. It ignited a passion for learning English and exploring new worlds through reading. It shaped our childhoods, sparked imagination, or gave comfort in difficult times. We know many people around the world share the same sentiment about this universe, even among those who have been hurt by the public views and actions of its creator. Deciding whether those feelings should also transfer to the once-beloved world is up to everyone, and we fully respect and understand those who do not wish to engage with this game. We still believe in the magic of stories and the connection they create between people.
As this is an ongoing conversation, we encourage everyone to approach discussion with care, empathy, and respect—both online and in person.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 12/07/2025

Rampage is still a huge amount of fun after all these years. A game that earns bruises and bashes the more you play it.

Rampage board game in full set up. Various pieces of cardboard are stacked on wooden meeples to represent buildings while wooden monsterz look on.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 01/05/2025

My original Strike arena cracked and so I made a new one and painted it.

Home made arena for the board game Strike. Series of foam boards in concentric circles painted to look like stone, water, grass.

Home made arena for the board game Strike. Series of foam boards in concentric circles painted to look like stone, water, grass. Overhead view

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 27/03/2025

I think there's a new podcast episode coming out Tomorrow. Episode 545 to be precise. Here's the artwork, which will probably be the ongoing artwork going forward. www.werenotwizards.co.uk is where you'll find links.

Just some friends sitting together as smiley lads while they play boardgames.
The text says we're not wizards,
Something old, something new, something awful.
Then two names at the bottom Luke Prior and Richard Simpson

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 22/12/2024

This looks interesting. Huge change to the game structure to encourage multiple purchase or card decks instead of war bands. Interesting times.

Embergard box art picture from games workshop.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 18/12/2024

Current state of these people. So called 'fans'

A meme that has Pablo escalator sitting on various things alone.
First text box says
Grown Men being sad because they can't fall to videogame characters

Second text box
Grown Men getting upset a Star wars show made for kids isn't made with them in mind.

Third text.
Grown Men using Woke as a noun, verb, adjective and ultimately their identity.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 30/11/2024

Reminder that every time @cityofgameshq.bsky.social releases a new game I'm going to remind him of the lack of dogs in his games. Currently I reckon Lord Vesh is a dog. Hence his dislike.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 21/11/2024

Big lads. None of your flimsy tiny ship nonsense. Chonks.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 20/11/2024

I put the comic down at this point and clapped.. I'm really enjoying Absolute Batman.

Batman using the symbol on his chest as an axe.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 20/11/2024

Behold. My stuff. Iron Factory do some brilliant 3rd party transformers. Yes. I'm a 49 year old boy who likes robots.

Collection of iron factory transformers. Yes. I'm a massive sad old nerd man

Collection of several transformers from iron factory.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 19/11/2024

Sankore from @ospreygames.bsky.social is a symphony of colour and pastels and descisions, all building up to where you put your books. It's very impressive and big and crunchy.

Player board from Sankore by Osprey games. Four rows of different meeples on the board with scroll tokens representing lessons.

The main board for Sankore from osprey games

The mathematics part of the board from Sankore

The philosophy part of the board for Sankore from osprey games

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 24/10/2024

Well Stamp Swap is pretty. But you're here for the sharp wit.. so here. You. Go...

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 26/04/2024

When you feel like you're being watched but they're friendly...

A picture of a back garden looking through horizontal blinds at a sand pit that appears to have a smiling face

A picture of a back garden looking through horizontal blinds at a sand pit that appears to have a smiling face closer up

A picture of a back garden looking through horizontal blinds at a sand pit that appears to have a smiling face closer still

A picture of a back garden looking through horizontal blinds at a sand pit that appears to have a smiling face when you completely focus on it

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 21/03/2024

It's very disappointing, just like Magic the Gathering

Flipping the bird at Star wars unlimited

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 06/03/2024

Been getting back into painting after far too long. Pretty pleased with this first attempt after so long. Took about 5 hours in total.

Arlo my cockapoo lying on his back cuddling his teddy. Photograph.

Arlo my cockapoo lying on his back cuddling his teddy. Painting in acrylics on canvas

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 04/12/2023

Ready for winter. Got my Wizard Hat, my Wizard Gloves and my cozy and warm Wizards sleeve.

Wizards Hat, Gloves and Sleeve in picture.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 29/11/2023

My Spotify wrapped is so late 40s white male.. With a sprinkling of Nikki Minaj.

Spotify Wrapped
Artists
1 ice cube
2 Eminem
3 pearl jam
4 public enemy
5 REM

1 take me to church
2 tribute
3 doing dumb shit
4 super bass
5 killing in the name of

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 29/11/2023

Look, Its going to be really difficult to simply tell the difference between AI and real person made work.. Is it Darren? Is it?...

Advert for Kickstarter game showthing the AI ChatGPT tags that are celarly broken and not working and I'm laughing at how shit it looks.

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We're Not Wizards Board Game Podcast @werenotwizards.com · 08/11/2023

On occasion I will think about burning everything to the ground and go back to playing board games without the attached media nonsense. On other days I will spend five minutes chuckling away at something funny I said as I'm editing the podcast. It is a strange time indeed.