# topic discussion — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover topic discussion. Page: Feed: --- ## [The New Old - classic games vs the cult of the new (Topic Discussion)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/The-New-Old---classic-games-vs-the-cult-of-the-new-Topic-Discussion-e3ndi3l) _2026-08-18 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ Like a lot of people, the board game hotness excites me because it potentially offers new mechanisms or clever twists on something familiar. Sometimes a new game draws me in because it has my favourite setting. When I finally hold the new game in my hands, the excitement continues when I read the rulebook, set up the game and pull levers or push buttons to see what happens. Yet, as amazing as new… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/124225077/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-14%2Fe07b0f39-274d-3906-1f88-437bd2a6a98e.mp3) ## [Jeffrey Fiorucci | Stampinator | Shirt Show 323](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/jeffrey-fiorucci-stampinator-shirt-show-323) _2026-08-17 · SHIRT SHOW_ The Stampinator is one of those pieces of equipment that seems to get either high praise or absolute slander, with very little room in the middle. We’ve been asked about it enough times that we figured it was time to go straight to the source. Jeff from Slant joins us to explain how the Stampinator came to be, what it was actually designed to do, and how shops should be using it. Lon Winters is… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/776c2148-3f2a-4aa7-9721-008c271f42cc.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 10 - Even More Nature Of Reality](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-10-even-more-nature-of-reality/) _2026-08-16 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 19:50. As the podcast winds down, we once again take a head-spinning dive into the world of parallel universes, simulation theory, The Mandela Effect, and more! In this episode, Krista and Kurt take their last look at the nature of reality? Just how real is it? And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wr85qk4mcmadwbte/Season_10_Ep_10_-_Nature_of_Realityae430.mp3) ## [Meow Tiles (Saturday Review)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Meow-Tiles-Saturday-Review-e3n4014) _2026-08-15 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ The first pair of hands reached the table before the pattern card had settled. Nine cardboard cats were flipped, swapped and turned over in a frantic blur, followed by an excited slap that brought everything to a sudden halt. One tiny mistake was all it took for groans to turn into laughter before everyone eagerly reset their tiles for another attempt. Every new challenge promised to be… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/123911652/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2Fdf4f2af1-3b6e-3fea-b478-ff5f640bada3.mp3) ## [Score! - in-game vs end-game scoring (Topic Discussion)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Score----in-game-vs-end-game-scoring-Topic-Discussion-e3n3u90) _2026-08-11 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ Imagine playing your very first indoor bowls game, but there is no jack. Everyone simply rolls a bowl towards an imaginary target. Somehow, your experienced opponent seems remarkably confident, while you try to copy what they do and hope for the best. At the end of the first end, someone reveals where the jack had been all along and awards the points accordingly. Then the second end goes in the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/123909856/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F32d0d448-0ae0-7a26-47c8-5fe690839b84.mp3) ## [Shawn Sckoropad | Printeez | Shirt Show 322](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/shawn-sckoropad-printeez-shirt-show-322) _2026-08-10 · SHIRT SHOW_ Shawn Sckoropad of Printeez is back on the pod! Because running a successful print shop wasn’t complicated enough, he’s recently moved his family from Canada to Florida as the first step toward expanding Printeez internationally and building a global production operation. Shawn has never been one to shy away from a challenge, and this one has come with plenty already. Topics of discussion include:… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fca67fd0-d3a7-41d2-8e0a-3f5172e468b6.mp3) ## [Borealis: Arctic Expeditions (Saturday Review)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Borealis-Arctic-Expeditions-Saturday-Review-e3mpjrj) _2026-08-08 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ Snow muffled every footstep until the only sounds were distant birds and the steady crunch beneath our boots. The silence stretched in every direction: left to right, ahead and behind, as well as all the way up into the thermosphere. We were far away from anywhere. Yet, we knew we were safe. As the darkness settled all around us, we could finally see it: the Borealis: Arctic Expeditions by Dariusz… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/123571507/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2Fa6fbe6f9-7dfd-8403-fc68-159a72d08692.mp3) ## [Back in Time - the draw of history in board games (Topic Discussion)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Back-in-Time---the-draw-of-history-in-board-games-Topic-Discussion-e3mph6u) _2026-08-04 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ I never enjoyed history at school. I understood why it mattered as a subject, but learning names, dates and events off by rote simply didn't work for me, no matter how hard I tried. Events were never taught in their chronological or geopolitical context. Things just didn't make sense to me. So it seems ironic that historical board games are now one of my favourite genres. Of course, they've not… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/123568798/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2Ffece4dad-0d5c-b9fc-41a1-7952adf15415.mp3) ## [Dennis Condusta | Axelrad | Shirt Show 321](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/dennis-condusta-axelrad-shirt-show-321) _2026-08-03 · SHIRT SHOW_ Dennis and the crew at Axelrad are artists printing for artists, but don’t mistake the DIY punk-kid ethos for a fear of spreadsheets. Between tracking production data, experimenting with new decoration methods, and testing unconventional schedules, they’ve figured out how to move faster without turning the shop into a soulless factory. Dennis is pushing Axelrad into the future while protecting the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6d5d8a51-a782-4e19-a96e-1a5aa650ee8e.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 9: The Lake Michigan Mothman](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-9-the-lake-michigan-mothman/) _2026-08-02 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 19:25. Krista and Kurt are back, and this time they are looking into the Lake Michigan Mothman sightings!! What exactly is this thing? Is it just misidentification, or is it actually a creature? And, as always, a taste-test!!! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wvmk98mjiqh9mar4/Season_10_Ep_Lake_Michigan_Mothman8gwuk.mp3) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3zxp4gsc9xzZ) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Risk It For A Biscuit (Saturday Review)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Risk-It-For-A-Biscuit-Saturday-Review-e3m74i2) _2026-08-01 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ A small hand reaches into the tin, fingers excitedly hovering over the treats inside. The choice should be simple: take a biscuit, any biscuit. But no: two biscuits are better than one, and three better than two. Yet, if the little hand takes too long to make up its mind, the little burglar will be discovered. Well, it's time to Risk It For A Biscuit by Jessica Metheringham from Dissent Games .… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/122966018/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F5a4d4740-49a0-c875-30cb-8682bc89d86d.mp3) ## [Tabletop Democracy - what board games can teach us about democracy (Topic Discussion)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Tabletop-Democracy---what-board-games-can-teach-us-about-democracy-Topic-Discussion-e3m725v) _2026-07-28 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ At a time when many people feel democratic culture is under strain, it is worth looking at our own everyday behaviours that allow democracy to function. Elections, laws and political institutions are all important, but democracy also depends on how people treat one another every day. Listening to different opinions, accepting compromise, respecting agreed-upon rules and recognising opponents as… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/122963583/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2Fcf0eb3f6-7718-cc42-6a40-20772ec06323.mp3) ## [Michael Fader | Pacific Sportswear | Shirt Show 320](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/michael-fader-pacific-sportswear-shirt-show-320) _2026-07-27 · SHIRT SHOW_ Michael Fader loved printing enough to pack up his life, move across the country, and see just how far he could take it. After reading a few signs the universe threw his way, he’s now crushing it as the General Manager at Pacific Sportswear. Topics of discussion include: four-day workweeks, gatekeeping, justifying expansion, running a digital squeegee, doing way more than your job description,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b55f89ad-4250-4d0c-b82b-c08d99d7e2fc.mp3) ## [Take Cat (Saturday Review)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Take-Cat-Saturday-Review-e3m6v91) _2026-07-25 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ You put down a bowl of soft food, and moments later, you hear the jingle of her collar. Here she comes! First, she pauses at the conservatory door and watches you for a while. You eagerly point at the wonderfully fresh food, enticing her to come in and eat. She turns away to look out into her domain, our back garden. Eventually, she strolls over - in her own time. Of course, whether she's ready… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/122960609/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F96d2a847-3415-2e07-64c8-41e56f194cb5.mp3) ## [Kaleidoscopic Games - the history of colours in board games (Topic Discussion)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Kaleidoscopic-Games---the-history-of-colours-in-board-games-Topic-Discussion-e3m6tls) _2026-07-21 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ Colour is one of the first things I notice when opening a new board game. Bright player pieces, colourful resources and beautiful illustrations immediately grab my attention. Colours tell me where to look and how the game is organised. Yet, like around 1% of men, I have protanomaly, a mild form of red-green colour vision deficiency. I often see pink or purple flowers as blue, and when driving in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/122958972/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F97d42708-bf0f-be81-db20-251bdc4287a8.mp3) ## [Michelle Moxley | Ink Kitchen | Shirt Show 319](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/michelle-moxley-ink-kitchen-shirt-show-319) _2026-07-20 · SHIRT SHOW_ Michelle has always been on the forefront of this industry. From the frontiers of special effects and digital printing, to the fringes of AI. Well nearly two years have passed since she discussed this new and emerging technology with us, and now she’s here to teach us how to wield it ethically and efficiently. Topics of discussion include: print architects, how Michelle integrated AI into her… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2fb6bd51-def0-4d3d-8c93-ade08a6505f7.mp3) ## [Vantage (Saturday Review)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/episodes/Vantage-Saturday-Review-e3ltl6t) _2026-07-18 · Tabletop Games Blog · Tabletop Games Blog - board game reviews and discussions with a personal touch_ The escape pod rattles violently as it tears through the atmosphere, before the noise suddenly fades away. A rough landing throws you against the restraints, leaving only silence until the hatch finally creaks open and fresh air rushes in with a long hiss. After you take off your helmet, you can smell unfamiliar scents. As you climb out of the pod, you can see a landscape unlike anything you have… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3a52f4/podcast/play/122655389/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-10%2Fe358a6ba-227b-f84c-5aa2-5915949d19f6.mp3) ## [Nate Skinner | Merchcast | Shirt Show 318](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/nate-skinner-merchcast-shirt-show-318) _2026-07-13 · SHIRT SHOW_ The band dude to merch dude pipeline is alive and well! Nate Skinner is the longtime Operations Manager at Relentless Merch, and after years of dealing with the chaos of artist merchandise firsthand, Merchcast was born. A platform that helps artists and shops forecast sales, manage inventory, and avoid a whole lot of unnecessary headaches. Topics of discussion include: tornados, college degrees,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/da5436b5-6959-4858-831a-6b78470f57bc.mp3) ## [Stein & Bev | xTool and Soul & Grace Designs | Shirt Show 317](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/stein-bev-xtool-and-soul-grace-designs-shirt-show-317) _2026-07-06 · SHIRT SHOW_ The differences in capabilities and offerings between a print shop and promo product shop are getting blurrier by the minute. This week we brought in Stein Shi from xTool and Bev Pennington of Soul & Grace Designs to talk about the growing crossover between laser engraving and garment decoration, and where this kind of equipment actually fits in a modern shop. Topics of discussion include: how… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5451aba0-ac3a-4c9f-ab26-f9212909ed39.mp3) ## [Luke Wycuff | Real Thread | Shirt Show 316](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/luke-wycuff-real-thread-shirt-show-316) _2026-06-29 · SHIRT SHOW_ The band dude to print dude pipeline is real, and the path is usually pretty predictable… but Luke took a little detour in between. Before landing at Real Thread, he built a career at Publix that gave him an outside the box perspective on this industry. Not only has it helped him thrive in his role as Director of Operations, but it also made for a great conversation. Topics of discussion include:… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0c2395a2-db18-4a8d-a693-e1377c336193.mp3) ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D0ZTdeXKfMp4) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Cody Klimper | Infinite Studios | Shirt Show 315](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/cody-klimper-infinite-studios-shirt-show-315) _2026-06-22 · SHIRT SHOW_ Building a business is a lot like going to the gym. You get stronger with every rep, and if you’re doing something wrong… you’re in for a world of hurt. Cody Klimper got into this industry through the fitness world, and his journey has been full of HARD lessons, long hours, and plenty of reps. Topics of discussion include: vlogging, international shipping, growing local business, building a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ea4dda0-b2f0-44db-a097-82bf9b7edb59.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 8: Missing 411 Again](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-8-missing-411-again/) _2026-06-21 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 15:00. The final season continues with one last look at the Missing 411 phenomena! What is causing people to go mysteriously missing? Is it portals, UFOs, Bigfoot? What is going on in our parks? And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3b9u3ua9qdpixt7s/Season_10_Ep_Missing_4119j7ca.mp3) ## [Josh Wheeler | Grizzly Wheeler | Shirt Show 314](https://shirtshow.captivate.fm/episode/josh-wheeler-grizzly-wheeler-shirt-show-314) _2026-06-15 · SHIRT SHOW_ Josh NSFW Wheeler is back on the pod to catch us up on what he’s been up to for the last 5 years, how his shop has evolved, and how he’s ensuring SURVIVAL in this business. Topics of discussion include: Keeping it simple, automation, prioritizing quality, maintaining relationships, the Jerry Maguire approach, maintaining your humanity in business, Righteous Gemstones, and tRuStInG tHe UnIVeRsE. [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/153b7e64-d59b-4c05-8531-3369a2a8ea80.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 7: Chaos Magick & Ritual Games](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-7-chaos-magick-ritual-games/) _2026-06-07 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 21:06. As the final season continues, Krista and Kurt look at two more topics you guys voted for in the holiday poll! This time, the two topics are Chaos Magick and Ritual Games, so create some good sigils and summon Bloody Mary to join you in listening to the new episode! And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m52h4zeksv5k849y/TSS_Season_10_Ep_-_Chaos_Magic_and_Ritual_Gamesaab6p.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 6: Robert Monroe & The Monroe Institute](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-6-robert-monroe-the-monroe-institute/) _2026-05-10 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 19:05. In 1958, a 43-year-old radio broadcasting executive was struck by a sudden stomach cramp that lasted 10 1/2 hours. This seemingly insignificant incident would soon turn into an amazing story that goes down multiple rabbit holes, including astral projection, remote viewing, Hemi-Sync audio, the CIA’s Stargate Program, the Gifted And Talented Education… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x24w3pdgsb9i85ej/SEason_10_Ep_5_-_Monroe_Inst-_FINAL6ekn6.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 5: Ley Lines & Zak Bagans](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-5-ley-lines-zak-bagans/) _2026-04-26 · The Strange Sessions_ The final season of The Strange Sessions is in full swing! In this episode, Krista and Kurt look into two more topics that you guys voted for in the Facebook group, and this time, it’s Ley Lines and Zak Bagans! And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7cngbizekrxa3ii2/Season_10_Ep_4_-_Ley_Lines-Zach_Bbw2wl.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 4: Antarctica Mysteries](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-4-antarctica-mysteries/) _2026-04-12 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 18:35 In this episode, Krista and Kurt look at the frozen continent of Antarctica, and at the conspiracies that haunt it! From strange doors, mysterious pyramids, ghosts, Nazis, ice walls, and more, the mysteries of this icy land will be examined. And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p4wipv69knjmeuma/Season_10_Ep_3_-_Antiarticaa158d.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 3: Strange States - Washington](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-3-strange-states-washington/) _2026-03-29 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 17:35. Krista and Kurt are (mostly) over their illnesses, so this is the 2nd part of the Season Premiere! Co-winner of the trivia contest, Stephanie, picked Strange States: Washington as her choice, so in this episode, Krista and Kurt will be looking at all things strange from The Evergreen State!!! And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v4cjq786qvqxm33n/Season_10_Ep_2_-_Washington_For_Edit8uhah.mp3) ## [Season 10 Episode 2: Side Sessions Preview - Carnivals & Dr Pepper](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-2-side-sessions-preview-carnivals-dr-pepper/) _2026-03-15 · The Strange Sessions_ Krista and Kurt are both sick and will be back in two weeks, but for now, here a special double Side Sessions preview! In the first part, Krista and Kurt look at the fun and magic of the carnival, from foods to rides to carnival games! And in the second half of the episode, they look at the fascinating history of one of the best soft drinks, Dr Pepper! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mrtnz5ursb7fx89t/Side_Session_-_Carnivals_and_Dr_Pepper_-_FINALabj7y.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CgCsfC6A2MQR) _2026-03-15 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Season 10 Episode 1: The Warrens](https://thestrangesessions.podbean.com/e/season-10-episode-1-the-warrens/) _2026-03-01 · The Strange Sessions_ \*NOTE\* - The topic discussion starts at 27:01. In Part One of the Season 10 (and final season) premiere, Krista and Kurt look at paranormal investigators Ed & Lorraine Warren, their most famous cases, and their controversies. And, as always, a taste-test! [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xwceayj5mtcis39m/Season_10_Opener_Part_1_-_The_Warrens7g19h.mp3)