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53 minutes | May 20, 2020
We're All Human
Join Danny, Ella, and Theo as they talk about some not so bright, but very important issues in their lives. Bringing on the importance of having fun in the Good Vibes section. Talk about some renewed board game love and Danny’s obsession with Board Game Arena during the board games section. Also, in trending find out about the show, We’re Here, on HBO. Wrapping it up, they answer some hilarious quick-fire questions you don’t wanna miss the answers to in the Q&A section!
41 minutes | May 6, 2020
We're a board game podcast...we promise!
Join Danny, Ella, and Theo as they catch everyone up with what’s going in their lives. Bring on some happy good goods in the Good Vibes section. Talk about some great board game moments—both digital and physical—during the board games section. Also, find out more about the show, Making the Cut, in Trending. Wrapping it up, they answer some thought provoking questions in the Q&A section!
48 minutes | Apr 23, 2020
Getting into the Lockdown Groove
In Episode 35, we talk about getting used to the lockdown and finding ways to hang out with friends online through gaming.  We suggest some boardgames you can play over the web and answer intriguing question in our new Q&A segment.
54 minutes | Apr 15, 2020
The Connections That Bond Us
Another week of hangouts with Danny, Ella, and Theo as we talk about the normal that is life and Theo’s birthday! Good vibes with not being so hard on yourself. Then, talk about board games we’ve played online, as well as, Concordia and Starfarers of Catan. In trending, we talk about some awesome movies and shows we’re watching. Lastly, wrapping it up with slme thought provoking questions in our Q&A.    The petition to sign for the musicians of the west end: https://bit.ly/3emX3Vw
40 minutes | Apr 8, 2020
Bring on the Smiles
Come listen and hang out with Danny, Ella, and Theo as they talk as life and good vibes collide with 3 things to be happy about. Then, talk about their recent board games. Plus, some pro Animal Crossing tips from Ella. In trending, they talk about the positives and negatives of social media. Lastly, wrapping it up with a couple thought provoking questions in our Q&A. 
49 minutes | Apr 1, 2020
Calm in the time of Corona
Welcome to Episode 32, close your eyes and breathe with us, now open our eyes and let's play Animal Crossing!  We talk about social distancing, what boardgames we've played and how we are using Animal Crossing to cope. Boardgames Frosthaven by Cephalofair Games Azul: Summer Pavilion by Plan B Games The Crew by Kosmos
47 minutes | Mar 25, 2020
We're BACK!!
Join Danny, Ella, and Theo in a brand new LGBTQ!  Listen as they catch everyone up with what’s going in their lives. Embrace the positivity in the Good Vibes section. Experience the Love Train for Prospero Hall during the board games section. Also, ways to cope with social distancing in Trending. Wrapping it up, they answer some great questions in the Q&A section. It’s good to be back!
72 minutes | Feb 5, 2020
The Dirty 30s
Welcome to Episode 30! Not only do we feature our own Danny Quach in Get to Know the Gamer, we talk about games that play in 30 mins, maybe a VPPP rpg in our future, the fantastic new Star Trek series Picard, Next in Fashion and 49ers coach Katie Sowers the first openly gay female coach in Super Bowl history.
66 minutes | Jan 29, 2020
Things that Make You Go OOOOHHH
Join us for episode 29 & get to know Ella all over again.  We also talk about the boardgames Puerto Rico, Break the Code, & Dice Throne Season 2.  For trending topics, we chatted about hot movies and tv shows that moved us - Marriage Story, Young and the Restless, and Parasite.  For Queer News, let's get to know the new Queens from Ru Paul's Drag Race. 
48 minutes | Jan 22, 2020
New Year New Me
We are back after a week off with Episode 28.  Theo does a redo of our deserted dessert Island question and we talk about the games we've been playing.  
57 minutes | Jan 6, 2020
Looking Back. Springing Forward!
Happy New Year! This episode is all about ghosts and games. Where we break format to talk about some strange spooky moments. Then, reminisce by recalling the really extraordinary gaming ones. Plus, our plans for the rest of the year!!
54 minutes | Dec 30, 2019
The 2019 VPPP Boardgame Essentials List
Welcome to our last episode for 2019! We count down the boardgames we think are the best of the best for 2019.    Life 00:00:59 Theo the weatherman is back and we talk about our drag names! 🌳Cartographers  00:11:07 🦕Draftosaurs 00:14:27 🦁Honga 00:16:59 🧟‍♂️Horrified 00:20:09 🍔Nine Tiles Panic 00:24:04 👻Paranormal Detectives 00:27:19 🤖Quirky Circuits 00:32:45 ✏️Silver and Gold 00:36:14 🏚️Tiny Towns 00:40:58 🕊️Wingspan 00:45:00 Honorable Mentions: 00:49:04
52 minutes | Dec 23, 2019
Countdown to Christmas!
Join us as we spread the holiday cheer with boardgames that don't break the budget and body positivity! We also feature Elaine from No Pun Included in our Get to Know the Gamer section.  JK Rowling serves a little humbug by being a grade A TERF but we fight the bad with the good by discussing trans authors and their YA novels.
39 minutes | Dec 16, 2019
Disneycon 2019
Join us on our magical journey to Disney and our boardgame night at Cool Stuff Inc! 
45 minutes | Dec 13, 2019
VPP Unplugged
We’re BACK and all together! As there’s been too much going on the past couple weeks, we’re breaking format and taking a deep dive!! This episode, join us as we recap all the exciting news from PAX Unplugged. Plus, there’s a very special announcement. 
66 minutes | Nov 26, 2019
Pokemons, Pies and a Boatload of Boardgames
Life 1:15 Get to Know the Gamer - Emma 5:49 Boardgames 24:46 Nine Tiles Panic  30:42 Codenames 34:40 It's a Wonderful World 39:27 Sabotage Trending Topics - AMAs 46:00 Queer News - Kristen Stewart 47:26
49 minutes | Nov 18, 2019
Pokémon All Day All Night
It's our 21st! and Nintendo made this week magical by dropping Pokémon Sword and Shield and it's all we've been playing and talking about.  But of course, we will not forget our other love, board games.  We do a deep dive of the game Quirky Circuits by Plaid Hat games and get to know Ian Moss and the games he's designed.
54 minutes | Nov 11, 2019
Pushing the limits
This week we get to know a bit more about publisher, designer, and content creator, Omari Akil! Then, we discuss games that we’ve been playing recently. After that, we discuss accessibility in Europe and go deeper on Theo’s experience of it as a person with a disability. We finish things up by talking about the number of lbtq+ characters in TV!
50 minutes | Nov 4, 2019
Back from Essen!
We are back from Spiel, the biggest board gaming convention in the world with a ton of games, a suitcase of memories and a big announcement!   Life and a Big Announcement! 0:45 Get to Know the Gamer-Kyle Ferrin 5:05 Boardgames - Games from Essen we loved 14:25 Deep Blue 18:00 Paranormal Detective 22:10 Vita Mors 37:16 High Rise 40:35       
49 minutes | Oct 31, 2019
The Art of Creativity
Take a blast to the past! Right before we left for Essen Spiel we had Nettersplays on to get to know a bit more about her! As well as, talk about the creativity that goes into content creation and the games we love. Then, we discuss the rising success of TikTok. While finishing it off with a new graphic novel imprint that will focus more on the LGBTQ+ community.   How craving attention make you less creative (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) https://youtu.be/3VTsIju1dLI
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