Citizen Gamers Podcast

Rick and Jeff welcome very special guest, Ed Greenwood. Ed talks about his impressive career moonlighting as a game designer/content creator/author while being a full time librarian. Ed shares how he got connected with TSR and what things were like in the early days. Ed is a great guest with grand stories. Enjoy!

Rick and Jeff welcome Drew from Free League Publishing. Drew shares what's new with Free League, what it's like working for a Swedish publisher and talks about the Granite State Comic Con.

Rick and Jeff then talk some news and what they've been up to in the gaming world.

Rick and Jeff welcome Bryan to the show. Bryan and Jeff take a deep dive into one of their passions, the lore of Warhammer 40,000.

Bryan talks of his enthusiasm for the Horus Heresy rules of Warhammer then the guys break down their games and hobby.

Join Rick and Jeff as they work through the last dregs of Covid. They talk about the new Star Wars Unlimited CCG coming in March, one of the year's most anticipated games.

They also discuss their hobby resolutions of 2023, how they did and what they're looking to accomplish in 2024.

Happy New Year

Join Rick and Jeff as they talk about everything 2023 and what they're looking for in 2024, the year of Hoplite (located at 2024 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing MI)

Join Jeff and Rick as they talk about Rick's trip to PAX Unplugged. They then take a dive into all the awesome events coming up at Hoplite Games.

After the break, they dive into what they've been up to around the game table and their hobby benches.

The Citizen Gamers Podcast welcomes Tim from the Capital City Comic Con on the show and they talk all things Comic Con. What it is, what you're likely to see there and what you can buy! He also shares some juicy info on this summer's con.

The crew then talks news and what they've been playing and hobbying on.

Welcome to the Citizen Gamers Podcast. This is episode 1 of our rebranding.

Previously, the Michigan GT Podcast, we have decided to take the podcast in a new direction, broadening our scope to give us more topics to dive into and a greater range of things to discuss.

We hope you like this change of direction, we're excited about it!

In Epidose 1, we welcome Michelle, a prominent CosPlayer in the Lansing, MI area. We talk with Michelle about what Cosplay is as well as what drew her to the hobby. She shared her experiences as well as her involvement in the League of Enchantment, a national Cosplay organization that is heavily involved in charity work.

Michelle hangs out to talk news as well as hobby.

Thanks for listening!

Rick is finally back with RikTok and Jeff as they discuss all of the amazing sponsors of the Michigan GT. We cannot express how grateful we are to all of them. Please, spend your money with the businesses that support the events you attend. It matters.

Join Riktok, Tim, and Jeff as they take you behind the retail scenes and walk you through their journey to the Alliance Game Distributor open house. They then chat new and hobby as the GT looms ever closer!

Episode 50 is brought to you by Far Harbor Gaming, your source for all things table top is west Michigan.

RikTok and Jeff welcome Jesse from Far Harbor Gaming as their special guest for episode 50. Far Harbor Gaming is a gold tier sponsor for the Michigan GT, a great store and well worth the visit. Jesse chats with the guys about Far Harbor, what made him open the store and what the store provides the Grand Rapids area from a gaming perspective.

Jeff and RikTok then talk news and a very brief hobby time.

Our very own RikTok has decided to open a game store in Lansing, MI. Hoplite Games. RikTok and the crew discuss the process of jumping into this endeavor. They then cover some news and hobby time.

RikTok, Mark and Jeff give a preview of what they're looking for on their trip to GenCon and their pre-trip Hobby Time. They then jump in the time machine and jump forward upon returning from GenCon and give an after action report of their adventures. Lots of fun content!

The usual crew welcomes a couple of special guests. Mark, a newbie to the wargaming scene and Will, our local Para Bellum Games vanguard. Mark talks about what it's like breaking into a gaming group of well experienced players and Will talks about what being his local Conquest Champion entails. Our guests stick around for the news and hobby time.

Episode 46 welcomes mamma Hall from Wyoming. Rick's mom is in town and gladly accepted our invitation to answer everything we asked regarding her son. You'll feel him blush through your headphones. The crew also talks about their Capital City Comic Con experiences and wrap thing up with some news and hobby time.

Riktok and Jeff are without Rick in this episode. Jeff and Riktok discuss breaking into a new gaming scene and trying out new things. They then talk some news and the new Warhammer 40,000 release then breakdown some hobby.

Rick, Riktok and Jeff welcome back Alex from Resnova games to discuss their successful kickstarter for Warzone Eternal. The guys then break down some news and some hobby. Come check out the Resnova demo of Wargames Eternal at the 2023 Michigan GT!

The crew host multiple guests in this episode. First, GT board member, and 40K Overlord, Bill Kim comes on the show to talk the big 40K Championship and what 10th edition means to the event. Then, Mark Chojnowski of Rune Forge Gaming stops by and talks about the painting classes he's bringing to the GT this year. If you're interested in learning some new painting tricks, check out Mark's Friday classes! Mark hangs out for the whole episode, bringing some cool 40K news and shares his Hobby Time experience.

With Riktok away gambling his life saving in Reno, Rick and Jeff break down the events coming to the 2023 Michigan GT. They then talk some news and hobby.

Sorry for the late drop on Episode 41. The SD card was temporarily lost, but it has emerged from the warp and without further ado, episode 41.

Join Rick, Riktok and Jeff as they break down their Adepticon adventures, and Jeff talks about bringing home some hardware!

Rick, RikTok and Jeff talk about preparing for their biggest wargaming convention as attendees that they'll go to this year. Jeff and Rick talk about how they prep for large events and what it takes to get the most out of your competitive hobby. They follow up with a touch of news and some hobby time.

Join Rick, RikTok and Jeff as they break down the importance of the sponsors of the Michigan GT.  What they do for the event and why its important to support these vital contributors to Michigan's best miniature wargaming event.  The fellas break down the news and as usual, Jeff wipes the floor with the co-hosts as he flaunts his hobby supiority.

Rick, RikTok and Jeff welcome back Tim from the Capital City Comic Con.  Tim reveals some of the special guests for this year's event and talks about their kickstarter to support the con  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/capcitycomiccon/capital-city-comic-con-kickstarter?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=capital%20city%20comic.  Then the guys take a deep dive into what they look for in an event and what draws them.  They follow up with some news and hobby time shenanigans.

RikTok and Jeff welcome Mike from Nebula Amusements.  Listen to Mike talk about the next up and coming thing, AR or Augmented Reality, the next step in gaming.  RikTok and Jeff then talk news and hobby.

Join RikTok and Jeff as they delve into RikTok's plans for C2E2.  Plus the normal shenanigans

Enjoy Episode 34.  Sorry for the late drop, life's been crazy!

Rick, RikTok and Jeff talk the year that was and goals for 2023.  Share your goals with us on Facebook!

Join Rick, RikTok and Jeff as they discuss Christmas and hobbying.  RikTok also talks of his adventures at PAX Unplugged.  A huge sponsor announcement for 2023 in the News and Hobby Time for all!  Ho Ho Ho.

Join Rick, RikTok and Jeff as they discuss the holiday season and what it means to their hobby.

Rick and Jeff welcome Tim from the Capital City Comic Con.  They talk about the myriad of fun things Tim's show has to offer and then compare and contrast the differences between a pop culture con vs a gaming convention.  The Capital City Comic Con is 6/30/23-7/2/23.  It's a fun show, set aside time to attend!  http://www.capcitycomiccon.com/.  Rick and Jeff then talk news and hobby.

The studio is chock full of personalities in this Episode as Rick, Riktok, and Jeff welcome Alex from Res Nova games and talk about the exciting Kickstarter they are working on for the spring of 2023.  If you're into the Warzone/Mutant Chronicles universe, you'll want to give this a listen!  The crew then go on to their normal shenanigans with the News and Hobby Time.

Join Rick and Jeff (and a little bit of Riktok) as they interview Michelle from the Michigan GT team and talk about the successes of the 2022 Michigan GT.  Rick and Jeff then talk news followed up by a visit with Riktok for some Hobby Time.

Join Rick, Ricktok and Jeff as they share their thoughts and experiences at the 2022 Michigan GT!

It's time for the 2022 Michigan GT.  Join Rick and Jeff as they talk with Michelle with the GT registration staff and learn what to do as you arrive at the venue.  Mark from Rune Forge Gaming then comes on and talks about his company and the services they offer.  Finally they talk some details about what they've been prepping for the GT with Hobby Time.  See you in a few days!

Rick and Jeff take a deep dive into what it takes to start an event from the ground up.  Things to consider.  Things to do, and things to avoid.

They follow that up with the usual dose of news and hobby time.  Join us and have some fun!

Rick (aka GoodRick) and Jeff welcome Rick Ankney (RikTok) of Thunderforge Studio to the podcast for an in person video.  Find out what RikTok has to share about making short form video content for some of the biggest companies in the gaming industry.

Jeff and the Ricks talk news and hobby and have a generally great time.

Rick and Jeff welcome Bryan back.  This time not sick and in person!  The three of them take a journey down their convention going pasts and talk about what makes the Michigan GT special to them and what they look for in a good event.  Rick and Jeff then break things down with Ian of Golden Rhino Games and talk about GRG's big upcoming news!  With Bryan back, they jump into some great Mantic news then talk some serious hobby.  See you in 2 months!

Join Rick, Jeff and guest Bryan to talk about the Michigan GT and the Mantic Games events we'll be having at this  year's event.

Join Rick and Jeff as they welcome Jon from Warlord Games (https://us.warlordgames.com/).  Jon shares the lovely range of products Warlord offers and talks about his insane convention schedule.

Rick and Jeff then get excited over the new Horus Heresy boxed set they both picked up upon release.  Follow that up with some hobby time, and that's an episode.

Thanks for listening!

Join Rick and Jeff as they chat with Chris about his new Kickstarter: Crystallum.  They break down Chris' game vision and design, talk about the miniatures and what the future of Crystallum holds. (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaddisgaming/crystallum-conflict-in-the-far-future) Rick and Jeff then talk the News followed by a great Hobby Time.  Thanks for listening!

Tickets for the GT are on sale now.  https://www.michigangt.com

It's a content filled episode.  Rick and Jeff start off interviewing gaming legend and Mantic Games CEO, Ronnie!  Ronnie shares some great stuff about Mantic Games and is a great interview for anyone who wants a little deeper dive into what makes a gaming company (https://www.manticgames.com/).  Sean from Highground Gaming then jumps on to promote their spear tournament coming up at the end of June and also talks about running the AoS Doubles event at this year's GT (https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=highground%20gaming).  Next on the docket, Stefan from Elrik's Hobbies comes on and talks the ins an outs of making thematic bases for toy soldiers (https://www.elrikshobbies.com/).  Rick and Jeff close out the show with some news and some Hobby Time.

Rick and Jeff invite two amazing sponsors of the Michigan GT.  Quentin from Elderwood Academy and Todd from Tablewar Charities and Tablewar.

Quentin shares his awesome journey building his business through Kickstarter and his foray into game design.  Check out Elderwood Academy here:  https://www.elderwoodacademy.com/

Todd then takes a deep dive with the guys about Tablewar Charities, what drove him to found the charity, what the charity does and what your donations mean to those they help.  

To learn more about Tablewar Charities:  https://tablewarcharities.org/  If you are a parent of an autistic child this page is a great start for resources:  https://tablewarcharities.org/Parents.  

Todd then goes on to talk about Tablewar, how he and Doug got started and the products they offer.  https://tablewar.com/

Rick and Jeff go on with a new segment called The News where they discuss hot gossip about various games offered and the GT and the general gaming scene.  They follow that up with everyone's favorite, Hobby Time.

Rick and Jeff welcome Tim Roberts from Acropolis Games.  Tim shares what got him started in the industry and talks about the offerings of Acropolis Games.  Rick and Jeff then dive into their hobby progress.

Join Rick and Jeff as they host the head man from AFK Games, Dan Wier.  Dan shares stories about his 10 years in business as the owner of one of Lansing's best FLGS, why he supports the Michigan GT and what keeps him coming back year after year.

Rick and Jeff discuss their Adepticon adventures.  Then, the talk about one of the Michigan GT's 2022 sponsors.  They finish the episode talking hobby and what's on their paint benches and what's inspiring them in their hobbies right now.

Rick and Jeff discuss their Adeption prep and plans.  Let's roll some dice!