Episodes

Welcome back to another episode recorded live at SCARAB 5.  Included on this episode, a cavalcade of guests!

Intro [00:00]

Marty (From Rolling Dice and Taking Names Podcast) [01:03]

Mystery Guest [09:38]

Clint Black (From PEG, Inc) [15:06]

Ruby (Back from the Kid's Track) [29:00]

Outro [34:45]

Intro song by I Fight Dragons

Exit song is a wonderful ditty to take (some of) us back by MC Lars

Part 1 of episodes recorded live at SCARAB 5, 2015.

Recorded live at the SCARAB Gaming Convention in beautiful Columbia, SC. Featuring in this episode:

Bianca

Brooklyn

Calvin

Kat

Chantelle

Chip

Cristin

Doc

Jake and Samantha

John Compton

Jonathan

Josh

Julie

Morgan

Robert

Scott

Teagan

Tim

Todd

Travis

and Mr. Blahblah!

In this episode, I talk with Ruby about our experience with a two-player game we've been running using Pathfinder: Mythic Adventures as well as other pros and cons of two-player games.

Episode Guide:

Intro [00:00] - ft. Seek and Destroy by I Fight Dragons

2-Player Talk [01:10]

Outro [41:38] - ft. (Rock) The Bells by MC Lars

Intro [00:00:00]

Arcanis [00:01:00]

Ghosts of Albion [00:41:10]

Valiant [01:08:03]

So, I am literally preparing to leave for yet another convention even as this episode drops!  Please excuse some of the noise, this was recorded live at the past couple of SCARAB Game Days at Firefly Toys and Games.  Still, pretty good sound quality, huh?

Anyway, this episode I talk about Slap or Crap, The Kerberos Club (for FATE) RPG, Better Angels, and a new favorite: Battle Dragons!  All this, plus I finally get to sit down with Dan.. er MIB 1513.  Check him out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MIB1513.

Music at the beginning is I Fight Dragons, some Midnight Syndicate near the end, and MC Lars closing us out with a Thanksgiving song (of sorts).  

Oh, and stick around to the end for a little extra treat.

Here's a little something something, we'll call it a treat, or maybe some would say a trick.  Anyway, it's something to listen to to get you through your day.

Enjoy!

Got to hang out with Kat and Doc from Mind's Eye Society.  Check them out at http://www.mindseyesociety.org/ and check out their events at SCARAB 2015 on Warhorn!

Intro [00:00]

LARP [00:30]

News [55:32]

Outro [60:35]

GenCon is the best four days in gaming, and the SCARAB Swarm was there!  What better way to celebrate that than with an extra-sized episode!

Sit back, and listen as Jon, Ruby, Matt, Calvin, Clay, Mary, and the infamous Del talk about their time in the trenches of the Pathfinder Society Room and dealers hall.  There are also some helpful advice to folks going to GenCon.  In the game review section, Jon recruits Ruby, Matt, and Doug to help him play and review three of the games SCARAB added to their game library from GenCon:  Pirates of the Gold Coast, Legacy: Gears of Time, and Bears!

Intro [00:00:00]

GenCon Crash Report [00:01:10]

Game Reviews [01:43:51]

Outro [01:52:53]

Intro song is a chip-less version of cRaZie$ by I Fight Dragons.

Crash Report music is by Midnight Syndicate.

Closing song is The Giving Tree by MC Lars (based on the book by the same name by Shel Silverstein).

Intro [00:00:00]

Iron Kingdoms [00:01:00]

Dragon Age [00:16:25]

Eclipse Phase [00:45:27]

Outro [01:23:13]

We hear you like podcasts, so we put a podcast in your podcast... it's called, Podception...

In this episode, Jon, Jason, and Matt discuss podcasts (mostly gaming related).

Intro [00:00]

Podcast Round-Table about Podcasts [01:22]

Game Review: Miskatonic School for Girls [56:43]

Outro [59:55]

Links to some shows we discuss:

Welcome to Night Vale http://nightvale.libsyn.com/ -or- http://commonplacebooks.com/

The Stack Podcast http://www.thestackpodcast.com/

The H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast http://hppodcraft.com/

The D6 Generation http://www.thed6generation.com/

Sci Fried Eggs http://carolinaghostbusters.com/sci-fried-eggs/

On RPGs http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/

On Board Games https://sites.google.com/site/onboardgamespodcast -or- http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/

Miskatonic University Podcast http://www.mu-podcast.com

Librivox https://librivox.org/

Happy Jacks RPG Podcast http://www.happyjacks.org/

G*M*S Magazine http://gmsmagazine.podbean.com/

Fear the Boot http://www.feartheboot.com

Cannon Puncture Show http://canonpuncture.geekyandgenki.com/

11^th Company 40K Podcast http://www.tangtwo.com/11thcompany/  

Mikey Mason http://www.mikeymason.com/

Thanks for waiting!

In this episode, Clayton, Jason, and I are joined by Calvin Corn to discuss goblins, kobolds, minions, and those little "crunchies" as Jason calls them that we all love to squash, but secretly love to play.

Intro [00:00]

Crunchies [01:10]

News [44:27]

Events [46:04]

Game Review: Knuckle Sammich [46:38]

Closing [48:30]

All this, plus some new music by I Fight Dragons and MC Lars from both of their upcoming albums!

Don't let the title fool you: We're not retconning anything, and there's absolutely no alien subplot...

Intro [00:00]

Quick Start Discussion [01:01]

News [32:03]

Events [33:14]

Game Review: Kittens in a Blender [34:31]

Closing [36:37]

Opening song by MC Lars - Hot Topic (Is Not Punk Rock)

Closing song by I Fight Dragons - Give It Up

Don't forget our "What's In The Bag?" contest!  We announce the winner in July!

Wednesday nights at Firefly Toys and Games in Lexington, SC!

It's April, and the Minions have taken over!

Listen as the Swarm's darkest secret is revealed!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1!

In this episode, we talk about SciFi, and are joined (via deep-space transmissions) by Todd Holiman who tells us about Hull Breach (http://www.hullbreachgame.com/) by NSB Games, Inc.

We're trying out a new format, and a slightly longer run time.  Hope you enjoy!

We also announce our first ever Swarmcast Contest: What's In The Bag?  You'll just have to listen for details.

Intro [00:00:00]

RT: SciFi Gaming [00:01:48]

Hull Breach [00:30:29]

News Buzz [02:08:50]

Calendar of Events [01:14:39]

Game Review: Stones of Fate [01:15:25]

Closing [01:17:59]

This is it: the last episode of the season.  We get to hear what the new format for Season 2 might sound like.  We also talk with SCARAB Iron GM 2014, Matthew Presson.

Intro [00:00]

SCARAB Iron GM Round Table [01:19]

Game Review: Dungeon Roll [32:02]

News [36:27]

Event Calendar [37:24]

Sign-off [38:19]

Tell us what you think, or leave a random comment if you feel like it.  The Scarab Swarmcast is on that Facebook thing all the kids are raving about now...

This is the SCARAB 4 Episode!  If you were there, you know how it went down.  If you weren't... well, you probably had that flu that was going around...

Intro [00:00]

News [02:52]

From the Con! [04:44]

Bonus Material [17:05]

Buzz [27:19]

Closing [28:20]

*Shhh!* Super, Secret, PG-13ish Bonus Stuff! [34:10]

Listen as Clayton Harbaugh, Jason Wright, Liz Schultz, Mary Caflisch, Ruby Jones, Lauren Goodnight, and Jon Maness talk about their events for SCARAB 2014, and why you should check them out!

Intro [00:00]

News [02:43]

Meet the Swarm [04:28]

SCARAB GMs [18:27]

Buzz [32:42]

Closing [37:32]

SCARAB Swarmcast Episode 10 "Drinking Game" rules*  Take a shot every time Jon mentions Kobolds, Warhorn, or 9th Level Games!  Take a shot whenever anyone says SCARAB!

*Please drink responsibly.  If you are under 21 years of age, we of course are referring to soda, water, and fruit juice; delicious fruit juice.  If you are over 21 years old, *wink wink*

Music Used With Permission By

Mikey Mason (http://mikeymason.com/)

Midnight Syndicate (http://midnightsyndicate.com) 

MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/) 

I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Some of the Games Mentioned in this Show

Kobolds Ate My Baby! (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)

Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG) 

Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com) 

Accursed ( http://www.accursedrpg.com/ )

Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/) 

   • Dungeons and Dragons

Marvel Super Heroes RPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game))

Here's a link to Warhorn:  (https://warhorn.net/events/scarab)

By this point, you should have taken at least 3 shots from the production notes alone!

SCARAB has many, many sponsors.  These companies provide us with lots of support and love so we can give you the best convention experience.  You can check out some of them here: http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Sponsors.php

Please enjoy as I make a complete idiot out of myself.

-Jon

Listen as Darren Miller, Jason Wright, Randy Miller, Del Collins, Sean Torrens, and Paul Hubbird (the Tobes) talk about their games for SCARAB 2014, and why you should play them!

Intro [00:00]

News [02:39]

Meet the Swarm [05:11]

SCARAB GMs [22:31]

Buzz [49:28]

Closing [50:39]

Special shout out to Randy and Kennetha Miller for their Meet the Swarm interview!  For more information about the SCARAB Widow's Track, check out the SCARAB website.  (http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Widows.php)

Music Used With Permission By

Midnight Syndicate (http://midnightsyndicate.com) 

MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/) 

I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Some of the Games Mentioned in this Show

Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG) 

Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com) 

Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/) 

   • Magic: The Gathering

   • Dungeons and Dragons

World of Darkness (http://www.white-wolf.com/)

Marvel Super Heroes RPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game))

Fiasco ( http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ )

Events at SCARAB 2014

The Cheese Grinder (http://www.regretgames.com/cheese-grinder)

In case you don't catch it the first time around, King Con is 11/2 & 11/3 in Warner Robins, GA.

Intro (with music by Midnight Syndicate) [00:00]

News/Convention Listings [01:54]

King Con Interview [04:19]

Meet the Swarm [19:41]

Buzz [43:05]

Signoff (with music by MC Lars) [52:21]

Convention Links

King Con (http://www.twokingsgames.com/kingcon/)

SCARAB Game Day on Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/events/scarab-game-day)

SCARAB Gaming Convention on Warhorn (https://warhorn.net/events/scarab)

Mind’s Eye Society (http://www.mindseyesociety.org/)

Volunteer for SCARAB!

http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Register-a-Game.php - or - 

http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Contact-Us.php

Widow’s Track: http://s-c-a-r-a-b.com/Widows.php

Music Used With Permission By

Midnight Syndicate (http://midnightsyndicate.com) 

MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/) 

I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Games Mentioned in this Show

Accursed (http://accursedrpg.com) 

Kobolds Ate My Baby! (9th Level Games) (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)

Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG) 

Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com) 

RIFTS(http://palladiumbooks.com/)

Shadowrun (http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/)

Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/) 

   • Magic: The Gathering

   • Dungeons and Dragons

   • D20 Modern

Little Fears (http://www.littlefears.com/)

World of Darkness (http://www.white-wolf.com/)

Time Warriors (4DStudios)

I Drank What? By Empire Games (http://www.empiregames.us/)

Check out my Deadlands Game Preview!

Legends of the Weird West: 52 Pick Up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao3E8aUyOrI)

Also, be on the lookout for SCARAB Iron GM 2014

Intro (with music by I Fight Dragons) [00:00]
News/Convention Listings [01:028]
Meet the Swarm [04:05]
Buzz [45:04]
Signoff (with music by MC Lars) [46:19]

Animes Mentioned in the Show
Akira (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_(film))
Cowboy Bebop (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboybebop)
Mobile Suit Gundan, 08th MS Team (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam:_The_08th_MS_Team)
Kodocha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodocha#Anime)
Rurouni Kenshin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin)
Vampire Hunter D (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D_(1985_film))
Ninja Scroll (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_scroll)
Sailor Moon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon#Anime)
Dragon Ball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_(anime))
Cities of Gold (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mysterious_Cities_of_Gold)
Ronin Warriors (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin_Warriors)
Bleach (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleach_(manga))
Fishigi Yugi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushigi_Y%C3%BBgi)
Violinist of Hamlin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violinist_of_Hamlin#The_Anime)
Trigun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigun#Anime)
Requiem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Requiem_From_The_Darkness)
Street Fighter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cammy)
Clamp School Detectives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clamp_School_Detectives)

Games Mentioned in this Show
Accursed (http://accursedrpg.com)
Accursed Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1231173913/accursed-rpg)
Kobolds Ate My Baby! (9th Level Games) (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)
Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG)
Savage Worlds (http://www.peginc.com)
Shadowrun (http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/)
Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/)
• Dungeons and Dragons
GURPS (http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/)
Little Fears (http://www.littlefears.com/)
Vampire the Masquerade (http://www.white-wolf.com/)
Japanime Games (http://www.japanimegames.com/)

Stores, Podcasts, and Websites Mentioned in this Show
Firefly Toys and Games (www.facebook.com/FireflyToysandGames)
DriveThru RPG (http://drivethrurpg.com)
Toni Darling (https://www.facebook.com/tonidarlingAZ)

Music Used With Permission By
MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/)
I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Convention Links
King Con (http://www.twokingsgames.com/kingcon/)
Gen Con (http://www.gencon.com/)
Con Carolinas (http://www.concarolinas.org/)
Mace (http://justusproductions.com/mace)
AWA (http://www.awa-con.com/)
Animazement (http://animazement.org/)

This is Tobes 

I feel as though I should explain a few things about stuff that’s at the very end of this podcast… but I’ll just leave the mystery there. Suffice it to say, all conversations apparently lead back to Alan Thicke (http://www.alanthicke.com/). Thanks to Matt and Alisha Polkowsky for letting me into their house… and for the interview!

Intro (with music by I Fight Dragons) [00:00]
News/Convention Listings [04:03]
Meet the Swarm [07:09]
Buzz [44:14]
Signoff (with music by MC Lars) [45:00]
Not-So-Secret Bonus from the Road to Gen Con [50:00]


Games Mentioned in this Show
Apples to Apples (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apples_to_Apples)
Earthdawn (FASA) (http://earthdawn.fasagames.com/)
I Drank What (Empire Games) (http://www.empiregames.us/)
Kobolds Ate My Baby! (9th Level Games) (http://www.9thlevel.com/index.html)
Marvel Super Heroes RPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Super_Heroes_(role-playing_game))
Pathfinder (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG)
Project Twilight (White Wolf) (http://www.white-wolf.com/) (http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product/235/Project-Twilight?it=1)
RIFTS (Paladium Books) (http://palladiumbooks.com/)
Ruckus (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19046/ruckus)
Shadowrun (http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/)
Star Wars (WEG) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_End_Games)
Toon (Steve Jackson Games) (http://www.sjgames.com/toon/)
Wizards of the Coast (http://company.wizards.com/)

  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Dungeons and Dragons

  • Pokémon

Stores, Podcasts, and Websites Mentioned in this Show
Firefly Toys and Games (www.facebook.com/FireflyToysandGames)
Board Gaming Geek (http://boardgamegeek.com/)

Music Used With Permission By
MC Lars (http://mclars.com/site/)
I Fight Dragons (http://www.ifightdragons.com/)

Convention Links
King Con (http://www.twokingsgames.com/kingcon/)
Gen Con (http://www.gencon.com/)
Con Carolinas (http://www.concarolinas.org/)