Playin' & Slayin'

Send us a textIn Episode 97 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty and Troy settle in for a cozy, late-year catch-up: games played, hobby progress, Kickstarters backed, and a little Adepticon/DepthCon narrative plotting. They also expand the library segment into a mini year-end reading chat, talking Malazan, Primal Hunter, Critical Role’s Mighty Nein animated series, and more of their favorite books and...

Send us a textBrice returns to the show, joining Ty and Troy as they recap a busy stretch of events — GameholeCon, Dragon Fall, and Dragon Days.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/6XzKdmqrb1wOur theme music is by *FADEBACK*Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textIn Episode 95 of Playin’ and Slayin’, Ty, Troy are again joined by Raf and dive into what they’ve been playing—Frosthaven, Zombicide Invader, Blood Bowl, and more—plus hobby wins, Kickstarter finds, and recent reads and watches. The main topic tackles how to play more games as busy adults, with tips and stories on carving out time, digital tools, and making game nights stick. There...

Send us a textTy and Troy return from Gen Con 2025, and special guest host Raf Cordero takes the interviewer’s chair! From first impressions and surprise discoveries to gaming highlights, hidden gems, and funny convention moments, Raf guides Ty and Troy through their Gen Con 2025 recap. Plus, the crew shares what they’ve been playing, hobbying, and reading. Whether you were in Indy or following...

Send us a textTy and Troy are joined by Raf Cordero as they crack some drinks, talk hobby progress, and revisit Gen Cons past in “The Gen Con Time Machine.” From their first unforgettable trips to Parkside and Milwaukee to late-night gaming in Indy, it’s a nostalgic dive through decades of dice, drinks, and dungeons. Plus: Relic Blade, Zombicide White Death, Outbreak Undead, Nightreign, and...

Send us a textTy and Troy share what they’ve been playing, building, and backing—from Zombicide: White Death and Frosthaven to Pendragon 6E and Legions Imperialis. They also talk hobby progress, new Kickstarters, and Ty and Raf’s new Goonhammer podcast The Campaign Trail. The main topic dives into adapting favorite books and movies into RPG encounters and miniature wargame scenarios, bringing...

Send us a textTy and Troy discuss their summer gaming goals, including Trench Crusade table planning, terrain accumulation, and a RelicBlade game. They also share updates on games they are playing, such as Dorf Romantik and Drakkenheim, and their hobby progress.There is also a video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/FdpR1K6hiR8Our theme music is by FADEBACKPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to...

Send us a textAdepticon Milwaukee has drawn to a close and the guys have made the much shorter trip home. Ty, Troy, and Josh recap the games played, friends new and old seen, and some of the highlights of their time at the Baird Center in Milwaukee for Adepticon. Thank you to everyone for playing games and stopping by during the convention.There is also a video version of the podcast:...

Send us a textTy and Troy sit down pre-Adepticon to share what they have been playing, hobbying, and reading. Then, they preview some of the many cool things to do and see at Adepticon.Playin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Send us a textTy, Josh, and Troy sit down for a lively banter-full episode. They are deep into planning for Adepticon and share their experiences from playtesting the Imperium Maledictum RPG. The guys discuss their hobby progress in preparation for the BoD events at Adepticon. They also provide insights into their recent crowdfunding spending and share what they’ve been reading and watching...