The Game & Drink Connoisseurs Podcast

Join Bryce and Jessica today as they talk about the action packed, ancient temple adventure, Shards of the Jaguar. A game where you aim to be your tribe's next sacred guardian by winning an epic battle or strength and cunning. To drink we have Happy Jungle Tea by Waykana Tea. A hibiscus herbal blend that not only holds a special place within the cultures of many Central and South American tribes throughout history, but also claims to have all the energy boosting effects of coffee, if not more, thanks to it's usage of the guayusa plant. Also on today's episode: A trip around the world to explore some real life ancient temples and explain why the looseleaf steeping process is the best way to get the most out of your tea. 00:00 Introduction 03:51 Happy Jungle Tea by Waykana Tea 05:54 Shards of the Jaguar: Overview 12:59 Shards of the Jaguar: Strategies to Win 19:02 Real Life Ancient Temples from Around the World 22:40 Shards of the Jaguar: Likes & Dislikes 30:01 Shards of the Jaguar: What Others Said 35:13 Happy Jungle Tea Discussion 40:19 Behind the Bar: The Case for Loose Leaf Tea 43:18 Outro

With tip jars now everywhere, certain bars and restaurants have responded by removing the option to tip your server and exchanging it with an upcharge on the bill. Is this a good idea though?

It's officially SUMMER!!! Bring in the season of fun in the sun with Bryce & Jessica as they go over 12 games that bring out those sun shiny, beach day, barbecue vibes we all know and love from the summer. Today's brew is a beer so celebrated for it's summertime goodness that it has it's own local holiday. Oberon Ale by @bellsbrewery is a minimal ingredient brew with all the fragrances, colors and tastes to compliment your summer adventures. Also today - learn about the origin of many of our summertime rituals as well as how to turn Oberon Ale into a fantastic summer cocktail. 00:00 Intro 04:52 Oberon Ale by Bell's Brewing 06:29 Summer Games Intro 07:02 Game 1: Freshwater Fly 08:53 Game 2: Long Board 11:11 Game 3: Strawberry Sunset 13:32 Game 4: Parks 15:22 Game 5: Bottom of the 9th 18:16 Game 6: Azul Summer Pavillion 21:33 Game 7: Santa Monica 24:51 Game 8: Fun Fair 27:50 Game 9: Skate Summer 31:39 Game 10: Summer Camp 34:39 Origin of Summertime Staples 40:39 Jessica's Top Summer Game 46:17 Bryce's Top Summer Game 54:34 Brew Discussion 01:01:28 Behind the Bar: The Oberone Orange Sangria 01:05:09 Outro

We asked, and you answered! Today Bryce and Jessica go over some of the habits, traits and behaviors seen at the game table that YOU found to be the most annoying.

Pull up a chair and grab a cold one with Bryce and Jess as they take a deep dive into The Taverns of Tiefenthal. A dice drafting, deck building hybrid game all about running the best bar in town. https://www.nobleknight.com/Search?text=the+taverns+of+tiefenthal Today’s brew comes from the world’s oldest brewery. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier is a malty wheat ale that uses it’s five ingredients to bring out a huge assortment of aromas, body and flavor. https://www.weihenstephaner.com/our-beers/wheat-beer Also, learn about some of the most unique real life bars from around the world and learn how to make some delicious, German inspired slider sandwiches to pair with your beer. https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Bratwurst-Sliders-9308097?prm-v1=1 00:00 Intro 03:11 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier 05:07 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Game Overview 15:04 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Strategies & Tips 19:51 Fun Facts: Unique Bars Around the World 23:36 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: Likes & Dislikes 31:46 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: What Others Said 37:54 Brew Discussion 42:49 Behind the Bar: Bratwurst Sliders 45:09 Outro

Join Bryce and Jessica today as they contemplate one of the riskiest elements one might attempt to introduce at a game table....

With Spring in full swing, join Jessica and Bryce as they take a look at Honey Buzz, a hive building, worker placement euro all about BEEconomics. Take a deep dive into this brain burner of a game and discover whether or not it's for you. Also, learn some fun facts about real life bees and close out the show with a much improved segment that lets you in on a little secret about honey and allergies. All while sampling green tea packed with flavor and designed to give your brain a huge boost to help keep you sharp, focused and clear headed. For more info on today's Game or Drink, check out the links below. https://www.elfcreekgames.com/products/honey-buzz https://www.republicoftea.com/organic-brain-boost-supergreen-tea-bags/p/v20368/ 00:00 Intro/Announcements 04:49 Brain Boost Super Green Tea 06:35 Honey Buzz - How It Works 17:09 Honey Buzz - Strategies & Tips 26:51 Fun Facts About Bees 29:32 Honey Buzz - Dislikes & Likes 39:34 Honey Buzz - What Others Said 42:17 Honey Buzz - Fall Flavors Expansion 43:20 Honey Buzz - Closing Thoughts 44:03 Brew Conversation 49:19 Behind the Bar: Honey & Seasonal Allergies 51:57 Closing Time

With skinny cocktails and things like Truly and White Claw now firmly in place in America's drinking culture, Bryce and Jessica examine if whether or not alcohol is a place where one should really be concerned about cutting calories.

Join Bryce and Jessica and take a pun fueled deep dive today into Otys. A post-apocalyptic, Water World-esk game all about strategically maximizing your diving teams abilities for your prestige. Up your caffein intake with Haze Gray by Old Salt Coffee as well. A medium/dark roast hybrid that guarantees to keep you awake. Also, some in depth (see what we did there) facts about real life salvage diving as well as a tip on how drinking coffee might actually help you live longer. 00:00 Intro 02:44 Haze Gray by Old Salt Coffee Co 05:36 Otys - How It Works 18:36 Otys - Strategies & Tips 25:00 Fun Facts About Salvage Diving 29:45 Otys - Likes & Dislikes 40:29 Otys - What Others Said 43:39 Brew Discussion 52:15 Just the Tip - Coffee & Longevity 55:53 Closer

Today, Bryce & Jessica take a deep dive into the now decades old, are control-ish game, The Downfall of Pompeii while sampling a beer with the same name. Pompeii is a single hopped, hazy IPA by Toppling Goliath Brewing Co with a sweet and fruity flavor. Also - some interesting facts about the real life Pompeii and a recipe for some savory sliders to pair with your beer. 00:00 Editor's Note 00:41 Intro 03:31 Pompeii IPA by Toppling Goliath 05:26 The Downfall of Pompeii - Game Overview 13:28 The Downfall of Pompeii - Strategies 18:21 (Not So) Fun Facts: Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius 23:50 Likes & Dislikes 30:40 Brew Discussion 36:15 Just the Tip: Pastrami Spiced Duck Breast Ruben 38:12 Closer

Take a deep dive into For Glory. A very uniquely designed, two phase, deck building game set in the brutal and bloody world of the Roman gladiator. Today's drink is just as interestingly put together. Discover why there is way more under the surface of Gladiator Glory by Spearten Coffee than meets the eye. Also - Fun facts about real life gladiators and a tip on how to use coffee properly to avoid the dreaded afternoon crash. 00:00 Intro 02:32 Gladiator Glory by Spearten Coffee 04:00 For Glory - How It Works 11:00 For Glory - Strategies & Tips 17:14 Fun Facts About Real Life Gladiators 20:59 For Glory - Dislikes 25:06 For Glory - Likes 29:01 For Glory - What Others Said 32:15 Gladiator Glory Discussion 41:06 Just the Tip - Avoiding the Afternoon Crash 44:20 Closer

Would you watch any of the films made from the games listed today? 00:07 Where to Find Older Episodes 00:30 Unboxing: Game That Should Be Made into Movies 01:54 Number 1 04:09 Number 2 05:38 Number 3 06:47 Number 4 08:14 Number 5 09:54 Number 6 11:13 Number 7 12:49 Number 8 14:37 Number 9 16:59 Number 10 18:24 Closer

Join Bryce and Jessica at Beer & Bourbon studios, in somewhat of a shortened bonus episode, to talk about one of their favorite games, Koi. See if this hard to find gem might be worth tracking down for your table.

Might this expansion be one of the best examples of expansions done right in a board game? Take a listen and decide for yourself!

Take a brief look at Chibis, an expansion for Takenoko, and find out if this expansion will enhance your Takenoko gaming experience.

Join Bryce & Jessica... and even MacReady the Jerk Cat in Beer & Bourbon Studios as they sit down and discuss the classic set collection favorite, Takenoko. A game all about growing bamboo and feeding it to a very hungry panda. They also enjoy a unique green/white tea hybrid perfect for all your bamboo growing adventures. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Harney & Son's Dragon Pearl Jasmine Tea 03:22 Takenoko 05:02 Game Rundown 14:03 Strategies & Tips 17:31 Fun Facts About Bamboo 19:16 Likes 23:34 Dislikes 28:56 Dragon Pearl Jasmine Discussion 33:49 Just the Tip: Preparing Today's Tea 35:33 Closer

Are dive bars your thing? Join Jessica as she humors Bryce's authoritative list of what makes a good dive bar.

Spend a few minutes with us and see if this expansion is for you!

Hit the high seas with Tiny Epic Pirates! A tiny, but epic pick up and deliver pirate adventure by Gamelyn Games. Paired up with Brugal 1888 Rum - a unique and full flavored sweet rum with a bourbon twist. 00:00 Intro 01:21 Brugal 1888 Rum 03:44 Tiny Epic Pirates 05:01 Game Overview 18:59 Strategies & Tips 23:42 Fun Facts About Pirates 25:29 Likes & Dislikes 34:19 Brugal 1888 Rum Discussion 38:01 Just the Tip: The Rum Manhattan 39:04 Closer

Sit down with Bryce and Jessica as they talk about Masters of Mutanite. A comic book inspired, deck building, rock em, sock em adventure on the board! 00:00 Intro 01:06 Game Overview 02:18 Game Discussion 14:39 Outro

Check out a snippet of our new episode, coming out Jan. 29th!

The Game & Drink Connoisseurs Podcast is a show all about amazing board games and delicious drinks. Join Hosts Bryce and Jessica in these remixed episodes from the last two years, which are not new, but in all likelihood, new for you! Pull up a chair, grab a drink and let's get into some 21+ style board gaming!

Get ready to talk shop! In the shop, Bryce and Jessica tackle game & drink related topics that are small cogs in the bigger machine that is the hobby of board gaming and passion of brewed beverages. In this episode, the benefits and pitfalls are weighed out to see if the very popular crowdfunding site for games is worth it or if another avenue for purchasing new games might be found.

Pull up a chair and discuss, with us, Alien: Fate of the Nostromo while sipping on a nice hot cup of Morning Liftoff by Sci-Fi Coffee. 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Get to Know Us! 05:33 - Morning Liftoff by Sci-Fi Coffee 08:13 - Alien: Fate of the Nostromo Discussion 33:38 - Morning Liftoff Discussion 37:15 - Outro