The All Things Fun! Podcast

An Hour of Your LIfe You Won't Get Back

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:25:53 +0000

Ed, Jess & Wes return with an annual podcast?!? All Things Fun! needs your vote! Gencon 2014 news, the gang reviews 2 new dice games and talks about the Annual All Things Fun! Used Game Auction Sunday, August 31, 2014!

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Show Map:

:22 Opening / Downtime

8:18 Vote ATF / Gencon 2014 News

48:36 Game Reviews: Walking Dead Dice Game / Desparados of Dice Town

1:09:24 ATF Used Game Auction / Closing

1:17:23 End

Season 3: Episode #5 Milkshakes and Comics

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:30:05 +0000

Ed, Jess & Wes are back in this all new episode. Things start off rocky as Ed springs some listener feedback on the team. The gang then reviews the quirky hit, Dungeon Fighter. The gang talks about All Things Fun!'s 8th Anniversary Celebration coming up on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Wes previews the soon to be released Level 7 Escape. During the recap Ed's sound editing is called into question!

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Show Map:

00:00 Opening

00:21 Introduction

01:23 Listener Feedback

13:42 Game Review: Dungeon Fighter

23:33 Peace!

24:54 Come to All Things Fun!'s 8th Birthday (9/8/12)

28:03 Game Preview: Level 7 Escape

40:51 Closing

44:38 End Credits

46:37 End

Season 3: Episode #4 A Cheater and a Liar

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:06:05 +0000

Ed, Jess & Wes return with a sneak preview of Descent 2nd Edition from Fantasy Flight Games, They also review the newest Quarriors expansion Quarmageddon (WizKids) and Takenko (Asmodee.) Jess complains abot how she didn't get any feedback. Ed & Wes confirm that Jess cheats in order to win games. (And that she doesn't write these show summaries.)

Show Map:

00:00 Opening

00:21 Introduction

01:28 Game Review Quarriors Quarmageddon

09:58 Game Preview Descent 2nd Edition

26:05 Game Review Takenko

33:56 Closing

39:51 End Credits

41:49 End

Season 3: Episode #3 And Throw It In There

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:33:41 +0000

It's the return of the All Things Fun! Podcast Team of Ed, Jess & Wes. In their first new material of 2012. Ed gets this all live show rolling as the gang discusses Wes's excuse for not podcasting. The gang can't agree about some listener feedback. We then review Bears (Fireside Games) & the new Wiz-War (Fantasy Flight Games.) We then launch a fun contest and talk about our next show due out in just 2 weeks!

Show Map:

00:00 Opening

00:21 Intro

02:12 Listener Feedback

11:23 Game Review Bears

17:57 Game Review Wiz-War

25:27 ATF Podcast Contest

29:20 Closing

32:11 End Credits

34:09 End

Season 3: Episode #2 Six Buttons Fighting For Their Lives

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:20:20 +0000

Ed manages to pull some recordings our of the 2011 archive for the first show of 2012! Look for more shows soon.

Ed, Jess & Wes find their stride as they review Survive & Mansions of Madness. Jess & Wes hit ToyFair 2011 and talk to Mark from Days of Wonder about Cargo Noir, Luke at Innovention Games about Khet 2.0 and they get a peek at Hasbro's Battleship Galaxies.

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Show Map:

00:00: Opening

00:51: Intro

01:33: Listener Feedback

03:29: What's Foodmachine?

08:35: Game Review: Survive

18:35: Toy Fair 2011

44:27: Game Review: Mansions of Madness

58:10: Closing

59:37: End Credits

1:01:35: End

Season 3: Episode #1 I'm A Little Bit Taller

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:38:00 +0000

The ATF Podcast gang is back with their first new show in 2011!

Ed, Wes & Jess get out of the gate quickly as they open the show with a big announcement from Wes. Wes & Jes then read some listener feedback as Ed talks about some of the many places all over the world where listeners tune in to the show. Next up are reviews of Pirate Fluxx, FFG's new Civilization & Save Dr. Lucky. Wes then finishes up with a second big announcement and the gang calls it a day!

Show Map:

   00:00: Opening
   00:23: Intro
   01:00: Wes's Big Announcement
   06:19: Listener Feedback
   13:21: Listeners from all over the world
   21:54: Game Review: Pirate Fluxx
   28:46: Japanese Earthquake Relief (PSA)
   30:15: Game Review: FFG's Civilization
   40:07: Game Review: Save Dr. Lucky
   46:54: Closing / Wes's 2nd Big Anouncement
   51:54: End Credits
   53:50: End

Season 2: Episode #10 Baby, It's Cold Outside

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:19:00 +0000

The ATF Podcast gang close out Season 2 with the 2010 Holiday Show!

Wes is hearing bells, Jess "loves her some Texas" & Ed discloses news of the show's expanding fanbase. (We're talking to you Anchorage, Alaska!) Wes outlines the new game review system for 2011. The gang then each picks their favorite game in each of the categories.

The team reveals the top 10 games (over $25) and the bestselling Stocking Stuffer Titles (under $25) for 2010! Wes prepares to greet Cthulhu, the dark god of merchandising while Jess taunts him.

Happy Holidays from Ed, Jess, Wes & the whole gang at All Things Fun! We'll be back again with Season 3 in 2011.

Show Map:

   00:00: Opening
   00:39: Intro
   01:32: Feedback & Listeners all over the Country!
   08:49: New Review System & Favorite Games (Part 1)
   19:32: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires?!? (PSA)
   20:06: New Review System & Favorite Games (Part 2)
   36:38: 2010 ATF Top 10 Games (Over $25)
   48:35: 2010 ATF Top Stocking Stuffer Games (Under $25)
   56:12: Closing / Happy Holidays
1:01:01: End Credits
1:03:00: End

Season 2: Episode #9 Cowboy Reputation

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:53:00 +0000

Join Ed, Jess & Wes as they jam as much gaming goodness as possible into this Halloween themed show! Ed & the team discuss forthcoming game release news & notes, The team gets excited about Bandai's new Resident Evil Deck Building Game. Wes raves about Queen Games' Fresco and also reviews Plaid Hat's Summoner Wars. Jess is a little jealous when Wes reviews his advance copy of Small World Necromancers Island from Days of Wonder. Wes & Jes talk about their Halloween costumes. Ed puts out a call for can food donations to help the South Jersey Food Bank and encourages everyone to join us at All Things Fun! for the November 14, 2010 Food Machine Charity Food Drive Event.

Show Map:

00:00: Intro
00:22: Opening
01:01: Industy News, Notes & Feedback
15:40: Resident Evil DBG Review
25:24: Fresco Review
31:08: Summoner Wars Review
37:36: Commander Adama says, "Don't Drink & Drive." (PSA)
39:10: Small World Necromancer Island Preview
41:53: Closing
49:18: End Credits
51:52: End

Season 2: Episode #8 Stop Calling Mom

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:32:45 +0000

Join Ed, Jess & Wes as they kick things into high gear in this all game episode! During a review of Dungeon Quest Jess accuses Wes of cheating. Wes sings during a preview of forthcoming game titles. Ed announces a special All Things Fun! Charity Food Drive to benefit the South Jersey Food Bank om 11/14/10. Steve Chenault from Troll Lord Games talks about the first ever Troll-Con East to be held at All Things Fun! on 10/23. And we air the ATF Podcast's appearance from this year's Dice Tower Awards Show.

Show Map:

00:00: Intro
00:22: Opening
01:07: Feedback
02:16: Dungeon Quest Review
15:19: Forthcoming Games
24:37: ATF Foodmachine 2010 Food Drive Event (11/14/10)
27:26: Pack and Stack Review
34:24 Interview: Steve Chenault, Troll Lord Games (Troll-Con East, 10/23)
47:52 ATF Podcast appearance on Dice Tower Awards Show
55:18: Closing
56:21: End Credits
58:15: End

Season 2: Episode #7 Shut It!

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Join Ed, Wes & Jess in this new all game format show. The gang review the new release Ligretto Dice, Ed talks to Anton Torres from Fantasy Flight Games about Dust Tactics & Cadwallon: City of Thieves. Wes & Jess discuss popular deck building games Dominion and Thunderstone. After a review of Castle Panic; Wes and Jes bicker with Justin DeWitt the designer and owner of Fireside Games.

Show Map:

00:00: Intro
00:22: Opening
01:12: Ligretto Dice Review
05:45: Deck Building Games (Dominion & Thunderstone)
14:43: Interview with Anton Torres (Fantasy Flight Games)
23:35: Castle Panic Review
29:45: Interview with Justin DeWitt, Fireside Games
38:05: Closing
39:20: End Credits
41:13: End

Season 2: Episode #6 Back in the Saddle

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:19:00 +0000

Join Ed, Wes & Jess as they return to the airwaves after a long break in this Game-centric episode. The gang reviews Letter of Marque from Fantasy Flight Games, San Francisco Cable Car from Queen Games & Pony Express from Funforge. Wes interviews game designer Bruno Faidutti. Jes spills the beans about the All Things Fun! Live Vidcast at the next All Things Fun! Game Auction and Ed announces the first All Things Fun! Facebook Contest. (Win free stuff just for being a fan!)

Show Map:

00:00: Intro
00:22: Opening
04:28: ATF LIVE VIDCAST 6/27/10
05:40: Game Review: Letter of Marque
10:36: ATF Facebook Contest
12:20: Game Review: San Francisco Cable Car
18:04: Interview: Bruno Faidutti (Game Designer)
34:23: Game Review: Pony Express
40:42: Troll Lords at All Things Fun! & Closing
43:51: End Credits
45:43: End

All Things Fun Live Vidcast Event Promo

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:14:00 +0000

Wes & Jess record a quick promo to let everyone know about the Used Game Auction being held at All Things Fun! on Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Can't make it to All Things Fun! for the Auction. That's okay! Wes & Jes will be hosting out first LIVE Vidcast during the auction. Watch Ed auction off the games live as Wes & Jes make fun of him!

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Season 2: Episode #5 Back at the Franklin!

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:47:00 +0000

Join Ed, Wes & Jess as they return to The Franklin Institute in downtown Philadelphia, PA for the launch of the Body World 2 & The Brain Exhibition in this game-centric episode. Wes previews Z-Man's Dungeon Lords and reviews AEG's Adventurers. Ed reviews MayFair Games' Station Master and tries to convince Wes to donate his body to science. We hear an interview with Mr. Anatomy and we meet All Things Fun!'s youngest fan!

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Show Map:
00:00: Intro
00:22: Opening
03:57: Body Worlds 2 & The Brain
08:28: People in the crowd (Paul from Camden)
09:18: Jess talks to Mr. Anatomy
10:03: Wes previews Dungeon Lords & reviews Adventurers
18:25: Ed talks Wes into donating his body to science
24:08: Ed reviews Station Master
29:36: People in the crowd (Mike from Clinton)
30:28: End Credits
32:07: End

Season 2: Episode #4 It's The Great Pumpkin All Things Fun!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:55:00 +0000

Join Ed & Wes as they welcome Jess as the new show producer in this horror themed Halloween show! Glenn & Allison talk about Death in comics while Ed runs us through some game news and Wes previews Thunderstone & The Adventurers. Wes then picks some of his favorite Horror games!

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Show Map:
0:00: Intro
7:37: Death in Comics (Part 1)
16:02: Quick Comic Review
16:50: Death in Comics (Part 2)
27:53: Game News & Previews
44:07: Halloween Horror Games
55:13: End Credits
56:49: End

Season 2: Episode #3 LIVE at The Franklin Institute!

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:02:00 +0000

Join Ed, Wes & Jess and the rest of the All Things Fun! Podcast gang as they broadcast LIVE from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Ed & Wes talk a bit about the Franklin Institute, talk to excited patrons, Preview the new game Arcane Legions from Wells Expeditions and review the game Space Alert from Rio Grande Games. Special thanks to the Franklin Institute for hosting the podcast and to our new producer, Jess Williams.

We'll be back next month with our regular show, including the return of comic news with Glenn & Allison.

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Show Map:

0:00 Intro
4:49 Why the Franklin?
14:52 Folks at the Franklin (Part 1, Rick from Boston)
15:51 Interview with Troy Collins, Senior VP, The Franklin Institute
22:59 Folks at the Franklin (Part 2, Rob & Beryl usssovereign.com)
26:59 Game Preview, Arcane Legions, Wells Expeditions
36:46 Folks at the Franklin (Part 3, Zack & Rob from Pennsauken, NJ)
38:06 Folks at the Franklin (Part 4, Jennifer & Fred from Philadelphia)
39:20 Game Review, Space Alert, Rio Grande Games
47:24 Thanks!
49:16 End Credits
50:43 End

Season 2: Episode #2 2009 Gama Trade Show in Review (Vegas Baby!)

Sun, 10 May 2009 21:18:00 +0000

Join Ed and Wes as they bring you news and highlights from the 2009 Gama Trade Show (GTS.) Recorded love at All Things Fun! New Jersey's Premiere Game and Comic Store!

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Air Date: May 10, 2009
Runtime: 27:01

Show Map:
0:00 Intro
2:06 News
8:30 Don't Smoke R2
9:35 2009 GTS in Review
25:41 End Credits
27:01 End

Season 2: Episode #1 Return of the All Things Fun! Podcast

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:47:00 +0000

Join Ed, Wes & the gang as they return for a new season of Podcasting greatness! Ed & Wes open the show, Glenn & Allison answer listener feedback. Ed, Glenn & Allison discuss the best in 2008 comics. Later Ed & Wes pick their favorite game titles of 2008 followed by an in-depth review of the new Fantasy Flight Game, Battlestar Galactica

Air Date: January 26, 2009
Runtime: 1:10

Show Map:
0:00    Introduction
2:50    Feedback
7:29    Best Comics of 2008 (Part 1)
22:17   ATF Game Auction
22:51   Best Comics of 2008 (Part 2)
32:07   Quick Comic Review: Weird Thrills #1
33:42   Best Games of 2008
47:01   Game Review: Battlestar Galactica
1:02:14 Ed & Wes on Other Podcasts
1:09:01 End Credits
1:10:18 End

Episode 8: Road Trip

Sat, 10 May 2008 15:05:00 +0000

Ed & the gang head out to the 2008 New York Comic-Con for this special "live" episode. Glenn interviews legendary Batman artist Neil Adams & Wonder Woman scribe Gail Simone. Allison talks to Mattel about their new "Superfriends" line of toys. We also hear from Upper Deck about their new World of Warcraft Miniatures Game and we get the sccop on the forthcoming games from Fantasy Flight. We also meet Peter Fernandez aka Speed Racer! And we wrap up this extra long episode with Wes reviewing the forthcoming game, Mutant Chronicles. (Part 1)

Air Date: May 10, 2008
Runtime: 1:12 minutes

Show Map
0:00 Introduction
1:46 Interview Neil Adams
6:37 Tiny Titans
13:11 Interview Gail Simone
20:31 DC Comics Universe (Mattel)
26:31 World of Warcraft Miniatures
30:36 Peter Fernandez (Go Speed Racer, Go!)
36:08 Fantasy Flight Games Preview
45:01 Mutant Chronicles Review
1:11:30 End Credits
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Episode 7: Cookies & Beer

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:25:00 +0000

Ed introduces this special "All Comics" episode of the podcast. Comics co-host Glenn Walker interviews Michael Avon Oeming (Powers, Mice Templar) and Neil Vokes (Black Forest, Wicked West) during an in-store appearance at All Things Fun!

Air Date: January 25, 2007
Runtime: 53 minutes

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Episode 6: Guys & Dolls

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:25:00 +0000

Ed wishes everyone a Happy Holiday in this the last episode of 2007, he then announces the new and improved feedback voicemail phone number. Ed interviews Bill Rosemann, Editor at Marvel Comics. We then join Ed & Glenn Walker as they introduce a new addition to the comic cast, Allison Eckel. Listeners get a last chance to enter the ATF Match Game Contest. And during the game segments Wes treats us to a Gamer's Gift Guide and a review of Duel in the Dark.

Air Date: December 15, 2007
Runtime: 51 minutes

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Show Map
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Interview (Bill Rosemann, Editor Marvel Comics)
19:58 Comic Conversations (Intro of a Fan-Girl Pt. 1)
25:25 Match Game Contest
27:46 Gamers Gift Guide!
36:49 Game Review (Duel in the Dark, Z-Man Games)
49:57 End Credits
51:08 End

Episode 5: Ed vs. The Shape-Shifting Aliens

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:58:00 +0000

Ed & his co-host Wes, kick off this scary Horror themed show reading some listener feedback and presenting the new Listener Feedback Voicemail Number then Glen Walker, of ComicWidows.com fame returns and talks about Marvel Comic's shape-shifting Skrulls. Listeners get their first chance to enter the new ATF Match Game Contest. And finally Wes rolls out his favorite Halloween/Horror themed games.

Air Date: October 30, 2007
Runtime: 50 minutes

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Show Map
0:00 Introduction
1:13 Listener Feedback
9:40 Comic Conversations with Glenn (Skrulls, Skrulls Everywhere Part 1)
24:08 Cool Stuff @ All Things Fun!
24:40 Comic Conversations with Glenn (Skrulls, Skrulls Everywhere Conclusion)
32:13 Match Game Contest
34:35 Wes's Halloween/Horror Game Picks!
48:41 End Credits
49:50 End

Episode 4: There are no Z-Rays

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:36:00 +0000

Ed & his co-host Wes, kick off the show reading some listener feedback, Glen Walker, of ComicWidows.com fame returns and talks about Marvel Comic's World War Hulk. Listeners get one last chance to enter the ATF Summer of 2007 Mash-up Contest then Jim & Wes review the game Winners Circle and discuss how they review a game.

Air Date: August 13, 2007
Runtime: 43 minutes

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Show Map
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Listener Feedback
7:23 Comic Conversations with Glenn (World War Hulk)
23:48 Medical Quackery
24:48 Game Review (Winners Circle)
29:36 Summer Mash-up contest
30:34 How we review games
41:56 End Credits
42:58 End

Episode 3: Third Times the Charm

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:01:00 +0000

Ed & his co-host Wes, kick off the show reading some listener feedback, Glen Walker, of ComicWidows.com fame returns and talks about his deep love for recent DC Comics. Listeners get another crack at the Summer 2007 contest then Jim & Wes talk games and the guys review the game Formula De.

Air Date: June 29, 2007
Runtime: 35 minutes

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Episode 2: GAMA Show in Review!

Thu, 24 May 2007 04:01:00 +0000

Join Ed & his co-host Wes as they review some of the highlights from the recent GAMA Trade Show in Las Vegas. This is a special episode with a longer run-time. Our regular format returns in episode 3.

In this episode we talk about:

HeroClix, Star Wars Pocket Models, Free RPG Day, Transformers 3-D Battle Cards, Star Wars Miniatures, Bella Sara, Naruto, Tannhauser, Pokemon, Talisman, Knucklebones Magazine, Stonehenge, Zombie Fluxx & Duel in the Dark.

Air Date: May 24, 2007
Runtime: 51 minutes

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Episode 1: Attack of the ATF Podcast!

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:01:00 +0000

Podcast host, Ed Evans, introduces the show and the comic segment co-host Glenn Walker of Comicwidows.com. The first contest is announced. We also meet Game co-hosts Wes & Jim!

Airdate: April 15, 2007

Runtime: 25 minutes

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