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LXG Episode 125: Peppered Jerky

2012-02-06T10:15:00Z

Yes, another episode already as we try to get back on schedule. We had A LOT to say this episode and we’re still getting settled into our new format, so here’s a monster of an episode. This one time, I hope you have a long commute and maybe we can help make it a little more interesting.

In comics, we’ve got some single issue talk and then a discussion on comic book character “reincarnations.”

Then, in games, we talk about the (literally) big announcements from Privateer Press on day one of TempleCon and move into a talk about when games hit “overkill” for our personal tastes. Also, we coin the term “maxi-tures.”

00:02:17 – COMICS! News, with email, RPG musings, and Super Bowl.

00:11:20 – The Twelve #9

00:16:32 – Before Watchmen

00:22:31 – Venom #13

00:36:18 – Invincible #88

00:40:34 – Character reboots/rewrites/rebirths/reincarnations

01:06:39 – GAMES! Big news. Colossal news. Overkill? Power creep?

Intro and outro music is “Nobody but Me” from The Dickies.

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LXG Episode 124: New Format

2012-02-04T23:03:10Z

Tah-dah! We’re trying the new format with this episode combining comics AND games. HOW DO WE LIVE AT SUCH SPEEDS?!

00:02:50 – COMICS! News, with George Lucas, DC’s new logo, etc.

00:10:45 – Batman

00:17:29 – The Mighty Thor

00:25:49 – The Walking Dead

00:29:03 – Alpha Flight

00:38:52 – Danger Girl

00:42:43 – GAMES! News of new editions. 40K 6^th edition rumor updates, and our completed speculation on the whispers of the new D&D 5^th edition.

01:03:50 – Theory gaming discussion. Where does what works on paper not sync with what works on the table?

Intro and outro music is “Do Right” from Jimmie’s Chicken Shack.

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LXG Episode 123: Juice Weasel. (Games)

2012-01-28T00:31:40Z

Here we go! The last of the “old format” shows and this time we’re talking games.

We’ve got a Hordes DOMINATION event to discuss as well as some Heroclix, so enjoy.

Next week, we move to a “half and half” format of both comics and games. Have any good topics about either of those you’d like to bring up and kick off a conversation? Let us know!

Intro and outro is “Mr. Jinx” by Quarashi.

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LXG Episode 122: Beef Jerky Chunks. (Comics)

2012-01-21T22:52:01Z

Where the hell have you been? We’ve been ready to listen for days and only NOW do you get off your lazy ass to post it?!

This is my motivation. It’s what all of you should be yelling at me.

We’re back to talk comics! Been awhile, but we’re going on and on about some really good reads lately.

SHOW NOTE: In a couple of weeks we’ll be introducing a new format, but if you have any suggestions for changes you think we should add to the show, please let us know by email, Facebook, twitter, etc.

Intro and outro is “Action Figure Party” by Action Figure Party. The Department of Redundancy Department.

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LXG Episode 121: We had a point, once, but those days are long gone. (General)

2011-12-28T20:05:50Z

This episode was supposed to go up days ago, too. Computer issues...yada yada yada. Check your feed accordingly, please!

As the year comes to a close, we’re doing a few episodes where we just open the mic with a loose topic and see where the conversation leads us.

Does it work? You tell us! With the new year we’ll be adding a few tweaks to the show, so we always welcome input!

This time out we talk about anything that comes to mind. Seriously. Anything. From stupid Christmas songs to Mayan doomsday.

Basically, each year we all have to work at the store on Christmas Eve, so we just have our Christmas party at the same time. Some food, some games, etc. All we did here was turn on the mics for part of the conversation. Welcome behind the curtain. It’s all just a puppet show now!

Intro and outro is “Christmas - Sarajevo” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (my favorite Christmas song of all).

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LXG Episode 120: Whose idea was it to give us microphones? (Games)

2011-12-27T12:32:22Z

OK, this was supposed to go up days ago. Computer issues prevented this, so expect a double-load of episodes as 121 will be posted quickly after this one. Check your feed accordingly, please!

As the year comes to a close, we’re doing a few episodes where we just open the mic with a loose topic and see where the conversation leads us.

Does it work? You tell us! With the new year we’ll be adding a few tweaks to the show, so we always welcome input!

This time out we talk games. We’ve had a 40K tourney recently, we’re in the middle of a WarmaHordes Journeyman League, and we have a Domination AND a Steamroller event coming up. Here’s our state of the play...

Intro and outro is “Kidnap the Sandy Claws” by Danny Elfman and performed by Korn (from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Nightmare Revisited).

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LXG Episode 119: You strike me as a man who’s used to having to pay for sex. (Comics)

2011-12-13T22:19:02Z

To get back on track, here’s another episode! We’re talking comics this time with titles from Marvel, DC, Dynamite, and IDW.

Johnny’s Divine Rod? We gots it. The sound of barfing dragons? We gots that, too! Ninja Turtles reunited with Beebop and Rocksteady? Joy!

Intro and outro is “What’s This?” by Danny Elfman (for The Nightmare Before Christmas).

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LXG Episode 118: ALL OF THE TINGS! (Games)

2011-12-10T05:56:21Z

My apologies. After a tournament, holidays being in full swing, and computer errors, this is a bit late. Never fear! This time we’re here with the 2^nd part of our look at Domination from Privateer Press. This time we talk Skorne (dammit), Legion of Everblight (dammit), and the Gators (awesomesauce).

Enjoy!

Intro and outro music is The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is the Press Coverage” from Panic! At the Disco.

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LXG Episode 117: Thankscomics. (Comics)

2011-11-25T05:06:12Z

Happy Thanksgiving! Matt and Darren sit down to record a holiday edition of the show talking about a few trade collections that we’ve been enjoying.

We focus in on three titles this time out and we highly recommend all of them. First up is Skull-Kickers from Image, which has two volumes of sword and sorcery insanity out. Next is FreakAngels from Avatar Press, with all six volumes being out to complete this post-apocalyptic-steam-punk-psychic-parable-for-early-twenties-post-slackers storyline. Finally, we talk Locke & Key from IDW, one of the creepiest and most well-written stories with incredibly rich detail that literally opens doors to your fantasies and nightmares.

Intro and outro is “I Hear the Bells” by by Mike Doughty.

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LXG Episode 116: The Lake House. (Games)

2011-11-23T07:41:47Z

After a false start that you (thankfully) will miss out on, Danny, Jeff, and Matt get down to talking about “Domination.” It’s the new HORDES book from Privateer Press.

In this one we cover half of the new material. As there’s 5 factions (I know, Minions aren’t a faction, but they have their own section and get coins now with tourney events, so deal with it) we talk about two and a half of them: the Trollbloods, the Skorne, and the Farrow.

It looks like everyone’s after an Anthanc....except the Trolls, who just want you off their lawn.

Intro and outro is “Iko Iko” by by some half-assed karaoke group.

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LXG Episode 115: Free digital download included with this podcast. (Comics)

2011-11-15T23:58:16Z

It’s a comic book episode this week and after so many weeks with a focus on DC, we actually end up with an all-Marvel show this time out. (Soon, an all-Indie show.)

We start off with some news from Marvel involving their new digital initiative and speculate on what it could lead to, then move on to some issues that we’ve really enjoyed over the past couple of weeks.

Next week, a game-based show. Maybe 40K, maybe Warmachine/Hordes. Maybe both! New releases all around and we’re getting our hands dirty.

Intro and outro is “Neverending Story” by The Birthday Massacre.

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LXG Episode 114: Toy Boat. Toy Boat. ToyBoat. ToyBoytToyBode. (Games)

2011-11-09T03:20:10Z

Here you have it! At long last, a games-based episode! We’re actually taking a look at a couple of board games this time around, broken up with a bit of 40K talk.

Speaking of 40K, we start with a letter from Imagine and his doings at the Feast of Blades. Check out www.feastofblades.com to get the whole story.

First up, we FINALLY take a look at Settlers of Cattan, one of those evergreen board game titles that’s certainly a best seller in our store.

Next, we check in with Kyle on how he’s doing getting back into 40K and practicing for an upcoming tourney in December.

Finally, we talk about Cargo Noir, another board game with a lot of character and a cool design.

So, does either game have the replay value? Are their racist overtones? FIND OUT BY LISTENING! (…please…)

Enjoy!

Intro and outro music is “Beer” from Reel Big Fish.

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LXG Episode 113: So this week happened. (Comics)

2011-11-05T04:50:36Z

Wow, this has been one hell of a week off-mic. And I do mean off-mic! We’re still on wobbly legs when it comes to the new recording set-up, but we got it not a moment too soon! Find out by listening to what’s going on. No there wasn’t a show last week, but that’s because I’d rather not put out a show than put out a steaming turd pile. Maybe I was wrong on that, but we move on.

We celebrate birthdays and other life-changing events before jumping into comics this time around.

Next week, a game-based show, I swear to you! Yes, we know it’s been far too long since we’ve had one, so it WILL happen. IT. WILL.

Intro and outro is “Save it for Later” by English Beat.

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LXG Episode 112: Everything old is old again…or new. Something. PART 3 (Comics)

2011-10-13T02:53:35Z

Go easy on us this episode, we’re testing out our NEW RECORDING EQUIPMENT! Yup, we’re moving on up and hoping that we’ll be able to eliminate all of these skipped weeks by making recording a lot easier. As we work out the kinks, however, bear with us on any hiccups in the audio.

Heaven help us, the DC relaunch is behind us and we can move on to other books! ...right after we do our wrap ups of the final wave.

Yes, we do make sure to spend some time on other publishers as well.

Intro and outro is “Cannonball” by The Breeders.

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LXG Episode 111: Dreadfleet and Malifaux (Games)

2011-10-06T02:39:23Z

Almost a drunk show…almost.

Jeff, Danny, and Matt are gathered after a goodbye party for our friend Baer to talk some games!

First up is DREADFLEET, the new self-contained board game from GW that takes fantasy battles to the seas. Then, we continue discussion of the continuing Malifaux league we have going, locally.

Intro and outro is “Seven Deadly Sins” by Flogging Molly.

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LXG Episode 108: Hamelin Is a Jerk. (Games)

2011-09-10T01:41:27Z

We return to the lawless, hell-spawned landscape of Malifaux with this episode.

Mind you, we’re all just getting back into it (or in Danny’s case, trying it for the first time), so we are well aware that not all of the tactica and facts we spew forth are 100% accurate. We’re still working on that. This is all gearing up to us jumping into a Malifaux league kicking off next week, so you’ll be hearing some more soon.

And yes, Hamelin is a raging fucking turd-cannon of annoyance.

Intro and outro is “Runaround” by Blues Traveler.

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LXG Episode 100: Late Like a Period. You Are Attracted to Us! (Movie Review and Comics)

2011-06-16T03:18:50Z

AAAAAAAWWWWWWWWW YEAH!!!

Here we go, Episode 100 is finally here! After losing all our audio files, having the computer we record on fail, and a litany of other shit go wrong, we get back on the horse one more time than we got thrown off to get this to you. We have battle wounds.

Chicks dig scars, right?

So we start off by opening up a gift from our friend Roy (Buma from Kawaii Kon) and can’t believe the level of awesome it possesses.

Next, our audio fails before we can talk about movies, which we launch into after the “break,” as well as the big news as of late in both comics and games.

Also, since this is Episode 100, I’ll be contacting several of you about winning our “Shameless Marketing Prize!” So look for us in your spam folder, I guess.

Intro and outro is “Attracted to Us” by Lonely Island.

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LXG Episode 098: Cheddar Sweat Socks. (Kawaii Kon Review)

2011-05-18T02:43:00Z

Welcome back Roy, AKA “Buma,” as we put a ribbon on Kawaii Kon 2011.

Sure it’s been a couple of weeks, but dammit, give the man a chance to recover!

We go over the ups and downs of being one of the Kon’s high mucky-mucks and our experiences throughout the show.

$2.50 SODAS?!?!?!

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Intro and outro is “99 Red Balloons” by Goldfinger.

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LXG Episode 097: Bambooze. (Movie Review and Comics)

2011-05-12T03:22:00Z

*PHEW*

We’re back from some time off! Y’know we were just relaxing, doing 2 panels at Kawaii Kon, running demo games at the Kon, seeing THOR, surviving Free Comic Book Day, etc.

OK, maybe not so relaxing.

Let’s jump back into the deep end with a review of THOR and some comic talk, shall we?

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Intro and outro is “Professor Booty” by Beastie Boys.

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LXG Episode 096: MAGNUM OPUS: PART 2 (Games and History)

2011-04-27T03:32:00Z

Part 2 of Matt’s conversation with his brothers Chad and Greg. We go over our experience with 40K, video games, board games, books, and where we are now. I even get the guys to take part in Don’t Be That Guy!

Stay tuned at the end for the hidden track.

Next week: The Kawaii Kon Podcasting Panel! We’ll be live-tweeting the panel and the full of the Kon, so keep a lookout for @LXGPodcast on Twitter so you can get in some “live” questions during the panel’s Q&A.

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Intro and outro is “Mexican Radio” by Wall of Voodoo.

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