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Hosted by Quarex & Ben · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 240 episodes
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In "All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions," your hosts Ben and Quarex discuss how to prepare for, how to get to, and how to have the best time at gaming conventions. We interview the people who attend, exhibit, and yes even run gaming conventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quarex & Ben hosts All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions, a society show with 240 episodes published.
On this episode, Quarex and Ben award our Games of the Convention for the 2025-26 Gen Con Ludinal Year! Whether the games are freshly released, a little older, awaiting crowdfunding or just about to be released... these
On this episode, Quarex and Ben review the drama at Gen Con 2026... from the big stuffed owlbears at the D&D Carnival to the tornado touchdown that didn't involve the Colts to everything in the exhibit hall. Listen in be
On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk about everything that wasn't gaming or drama at the best four to eight days in gaming. Video evidence that Ben attended the Block Party (go to 6:50)! Video evidence that Ben and Quare
On this episode, we're focusing on the most important part of the Best Four to Arguably Eight Days in Gaming... the games! Listen in to hear about: The new board games! The new RPGs! The announcements from WOTC! The anno
Have you gotten your badge for PAGE 4 yet? This amazing convention in the Philly suburbs of Oaks, PA is held from January 14-17, 2027, and it's one of the fastest growing, most fun RPG convention that started in the last
On this episode, Quarex and Ben have just gotten back from Gen Con, and they're already covering the next one? You wouldn't expect any less from the premier podcast for gaming convention coverage, would you? It's only 36
For the third year running, we're coming to you live from Elf Con at Elf N Moon in Indianapolis, IN. Listen in to get our hot takes from Gen Con that are fresh out of the oven that is the ICC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.
On this episode, Quarex and Ben commit our thoughts about Gen Con 2026 to recorded memory with everyone else at the Oceannaire this evening... including MIke Carr at Gen Con 60 minus 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Quarex and Ben record our fourth annual live episode from Gen Con. From the Rathskeller to the regular Marriott to the Omni Severin to now the regular Hilton, it's a Gen Con tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv
On this episode, Quarex and Ben are talking about everything else you need to know for Gen Con 2026 beyond the games... including the traffic, the construction in and around the ICC, the will call lines, the food trucks,
On this episode, we review everything gaming at Gen Con 2026... at least that will fit into a 20 minute previewsode! Highlights include: Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains Potemkin Villages Crime Scene Tamperer , featuring
On this episode, we're talking about the dietary restrictions that dreamers might have to contend with at Gen Con 2026. Listen in to hear our tips, tricks, and advice for the following diets: Kosher Halal Vegan Vegetaria
On this episode, Quarex and Ben are talking with three cool creators and designers who are doing cool things at the coolest convention around... Gen Con! Adam from Tabletop Vibes , the YouTube channel promising "Good Tim
On this episode, we're talking to the only, the only, the amazing, the incomparable Felicia Day. Her golden voice graces screens of all sizes, from silver to small to computer, and she has had starring roles on Supernatu
On this episode, we are talking with Carolyn from SHE! Super Heroines, Etc. is a joyful and inclusive non-profit organization that uses the power of fandom to fight for equity and representation who is one of the officia
On this episode, Quarex and Ben return to a very special topic that should be near and dear to the heart of every dreamer: proper sleep practices at gaming conventions. In the past we've spoken with Kevin Kulp, sleep spe
On this episode, we discuss two great topics to get prepared for events at Gen Con 2026! This year, Gen Con has pushed for more electronic ticketing, which means your event ticket envelope is understandably lighter! Give
This prepisode is our kinda early and not entirely complete because where is the food truck list, Mr. Hoppe ! However, it is the first of our episodes that approach the topic of food and drink at Gen Con, cus you'll need
On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk about all the ways that you get into Indy, around the city, through the conventions spaces, out to dinner, and back home with all your games. You won't want to miss it! Hosted on Acas
Everything that you wanted to know, and probably a few things you hadn't considered when it comes to packing for the best four, five, or even eight days in gaming: GEN CON 2026 Happy Gen Con advent to all who celebrate!
Ben Reed
honorary doctorate in Not Staying on Topic, But Also Not Having Topics Sometimes
1 appearance on this show
Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan
1 appearance on this show
Adam
Tabletop Vibes
1 appearance on this show
Christopher High
Valor Mountain Games
1 appearance on this show
Michael Putlack
Night Noon Games
1 appearance on this show
Carolyn
SHE! Super Heroines, Etc.
1 appearance on this show
Ian Zang
Unpublished Games Network
1 appearance on this show
Linda Maxwell
Cobble Hill
1 appearance on this show
Luke
Limithron
1 appearance on this show
Tiger Wizard
Exalted Funeral
1 appearance on this show
Josh Hoyt
Gamehole Con
1 appearance on this show
Wes
Ecclesicon
1 appearance on this show
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