All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
@gamingconventions.bsky.social
The podcast you didn't know you needed about Gen Con, Origins, PAX Unplugged, the Gygax Industrial Complex and beyond.
Currently, the team is recovering from our escapades to PAX Unplugged and BGG Con. Don't fret -- we're releasing our live recording from Saturday night of Gen Con so you can get your convention fix over Thanksgiving week!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Currently, the team is recovering from our escapades to PAX Unplugged and BGG Con. Don't fret -- we're releasing our live recording from Saturday night of Gen Con so you can get your convention fix over Thanksgiving week!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
As the Ventures instruct, you will want to walk, not run, to PAX Unplugged 2025! Get in line to listen to everything that you will want to know ahead of this weekend!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 171: Walk, Don't Run, to PAX Unplugged 2025 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
Everything to get you excited for 2025's final Rushmore convention.
shows.acast.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As the Ventures instruct, you will want to walk, not run, to PAX Unplugged 2025! Get in line to listen to everything that you will want to know ahead of this weekend!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
While June seems like practically an end of the school year away, we already have things to do in November and December to get ready for Origins Game Fair!
Listen in as Quarex and Ben handle the hot stove season of our favorite summer conventions!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in as Quarex and Ben handle the hot stove season of our favorite summer conventions!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
While June seems like practically an end of the school year away, we already have things to do in November and December to get ready for Origins Game Fair!
Listen in as Quarex and Ben handle the hot stove season of our favorite summer conventions!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in as Quarex and Ben handle the hot stove season of our favorite summer conventions!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Are you looking for ways to take Gen Con experience up to 11? Look no further than the VIG badge!
The window to apply closes on December 1. Go to the Gen Con VIG page to throw your hat into the ring!
And if you're on the fence, listen to our latest VIG episode!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
The window to apply closes on December 1. Go to the Gen Con VIG page to throw your hat into the ring!
And if you're on the fence, listen to our latest VIG episode!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Are you looking for ways to take Gen Con experience up to 11? Look no further than the VIG badge!
The window to apply closes on December 1. Go to the Gen Con VIG page to throw your hat into the ring!
And if you're on the fence, listen to our latest VIG episode!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
The window to apply closes on December 1. Go to the Gen Con VIG page to throw your hat into the ring!
And if you're on the fence, listen to our latest VIG episode!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On this episode, we interview some great creators and designers who are going to be at PAX Unplugged this year, including:
- Nicole from Kickstarter
- Stephen from Roll For Combat
- Loudmouth Leo Larynx from SRG Universe
Listen in to learn more and get excited!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
- Nicole from Kickstarter
- Stephen from Roll For Combat
- Loudmouth Leo Larynx from SRG Universe
Listen in to learn more and get excited!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 169: Creators and Designers at PAX Unplugged | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
crowdfunding, shadowdark, and rasslin'
shows.acast.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On this episode, we interview some great creators and designers who are going to be at PAX Unplugged this year, including:
- Nicole from Kickstarter
- Stephen from Roll For Combat
- Loudmouth Leo Larynx from SRG Universe
Listen in to learn more and get excited!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
- Nicole from Kickstarter
- Stephen from Roll For Combat
- Loudmouth Leo Larynx from SRG Universe
Listen in to learn more and get excited!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Friends of the pod Wet Ink Games are Kickstarting a reprint of their great setting book, Into the Cess and Citadel. Your other host Ben picked up a copy back at Gen Con 2024, and it's amazing nightmare fuel if you're looking to run an urban fantasy RPG campaign.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wet...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wet...
Into the Cess and Citadel
The ENNIE-Award Winning supplemental TTRPG book for those seeking to incorporate a strange, colorful, and terrifying city to ANY RPG!
www.kickstarter.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Friends of the pod Wet Ink Games are Kickstarting a reprint of their great setting book, Into the Cess and Citadel. Your other host Ben picked up a copy back at Gen Con 2024, and it's amazing nightmare fuel if you're looking to run an urban fantasy RPG campaign.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wet...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wet...
Big conventions are a marathon, not a sprint. This year, PAX Unplugged is the same weekend as the Philly Marathon, which will create confusion and frustration for attendees.
Listen in as your hosts provide marathon information slightly faster than the speed of Gabe and Tycho.
tinyurl.com/mr2ywtwr
Listen in as your hosts provide marathon information slightly faster than the speed of Gabe and Tycho.
tinyurl.com/mr2ywtwr
Episode 168: PAX Unplugged is a Marathon, Not a Race | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
But this year, it's both.
shows.acast.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Big conventions are a marathon, not a sprint. This year, PAX Unplugged is the same weekend as the Philly Marathon, which will create confusion and frustration for attendees.
Listen in as your hosts provide marathon information slightly faster than the speed of Gabe and Tycho.
tinyurl.com/mr2ywtwr
Listen in as your hosts provide marathon information slightly faster than the speed of Gabe and Tycho.
tinyurl.com/mr2ywtwr
While PAX Unplugged updates at the speed of Tycho and Gabe, you can't wait to get ready for your trip to Philly later this month.
Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
While PAX Unplugged updates at the speed of Tycho and Gabe, you can't wait to get ready for your trip to Philly later this month.
Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in for all your last minute prep - other than our Philly Marathon episode, releasing Thursday.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
This episode is our autumnal evaluation of the convention that seems to have it all -- industry legends, up and comers, organized play, and free parking!
It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI.
Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI.
Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This episode is our autumnal evaluation of the convention that seems to have it all -- industry legends, up and comers, organized play, and free parking!
It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI.
Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
It's Gamehole Con, a capital idea in Madison, WI.
Listen in to see what you missed, or maybe get one last fix!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Before Gamehole, we got to speak with Ron and Phil from PAGE (January 15-18).
100 special guests. 1000+ events. 2 of your hosts in attendance. $10 off with coupon code "dreamer". What else do you want?
Get your badges now cuz you won't want to miss it!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
100 special guests. 1000+ events. 2 of your hosts in attendance. $10 off with coupon code "dreamer". What else do you want?
Get your badges now cuz you won't want to miss it!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 164: Turn the PAGE in Philly This January | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
An interview with Ron and Phil
shows.acast.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Before Gamehole, we got to speak with Ron and Phil from PAGE (January 15-18).
100 special guests. 1000+ events. 2 of your hosts in attendance. $10 off with coupon code "dreamer". What else do you want?
Get your badges now cuz you won't want to miss it!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
100 special guests. 1000+ events. 2 of your hosts in attendance. $10 off with coupon code "dreamer". What else do you want?
Get your badges now cuz you won't want to miss it!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
With Gamehole Con starting Thurs, your hosts have recorded this episode to get you hyped for the fun, games, and the wardening of the Eastern Marches.
Listen in to find out about the events + seminars with tickets still for sale - because you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in to find out about the events + seminars with tickets still for sale - because you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 163: Sneaking a Peak at Gamehole Con 2025 | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
The games! The seminars! The food! The weather! The auction!
shows.acast.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
With Gamehole Con starting Thurs, your hosts have recorded this episode to get you hyped for the fun, games, and the wardening of the Eastern Marches.
Listen in to find out about the events + seminars with tickets still for sale - because you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in to find out about the events + seminars with tickets still for sale - because you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On this episode, we are joined by industry legend John Kovalic about his convention within a convention: Dorkstock! If you're going to Gamehole Con, why don't you head upstairs to Kammer's Farm for 4 days of peace and gaming?
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
On this episode, we are joined by industry legend John Kovalic about his convention within a convention: Dorkstock! If you're going to Gamehole Con, why don't you head upstairs to Kammer's Farm for 4 days of peace and gaming?
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
This episode is for all the publishers out there who are interested in exhibiting at Gen Con but were too afraid
And if you're not a publisher, listen in anyways! It's a window into the world of how the exhibiting sausage gets made.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
And if you're not a publisher, listen in anyways! It's a window into the world of how the exhibiting sausage gets made.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
October 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This episode is for all the publishers out there who are interested in exhibiting at Gen Con but were too afraid
And if you're not a publisher, listen in anyways! It's a window into the world of how the exhibiting sausage gets made.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
And if you're not a publisher, listen in anyways! It's a window into the world of how the exhibiting sausage gets made.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with Ethan Yen and Lyla Fujiwara. In addition to being great game assignments, they are the organizers of the POC Designers Dinner at Gamehole Con, as well as a bunch of really great seminars that you want to check out this year.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 159: POC Industry Dining with Ethan and Lyla at Gamehole | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
... don't forget their seminar track either!
shows.acast.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk with Ethan Yen and Lyla Fujiwara. In addition to being great game assignments, they are the organizers of the POC Designers Dinner at Gamehole Con, as well as a bunch of really great seminars that you want to check out this year.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On this episode, your hosts help you prepare for Gamehole Con 2025! And with the help of Madisonchlorians, we even get some localized tips and tricks from our Aimee of the Pod!
Watch us for the few weeks, as we have 3 more Gamehole episodes coming out soon!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Watch us for the few weeks, as we have 3 more Gamehole episodes coming out soon!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
September 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On this episode, your hosts help you prepare for Gamehole Con 2025! And with the help of Madisonchlorians, we even get some localized tips and tricks from our Aimee of the Pod!
Watch us for the few weeks, as we have 3 more Gamehole episodes coming out soon!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Watch us for the few weeks, as we have 3 more Gamehole episodes coming out soon!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
With Final Three Con badges going on sale this Sunday at 3 pm, your hosts Ben and Quarex felt this was a great time to release our interview with convention organizer, Emily!
With badges likely to sell out in hours instead of days, you'll want to set an alarm!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
With badges likely to sell out in hours instead of days, you'll want to set an alarm!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
September 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
With Final Three Con badges going on sale this Sunday at 3 pm, your hosts Ben and Quarex felt this was a great time to release our interview with convention organizer, Emily!
With badges likely to sell out in hours instead of days, you'll want to set an alarm!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
With badges likely to sell out in hours instead of days, you'll want to set an alarm!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Quarex and Ben, traveling to a dozen conventions each quarter so you don't have to.
Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
September 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Quarex and Ben, traveling to a dozen conventions each quarter so you don't have to.
Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Listen in to find your next favorite summer convention... or to avoid the next disaster con!!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
This episode your hosts highlight conventions you'll want to check out between now and the end of the year... all in 23 minutes or less!
From the the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast to the Southwest, and even Europe and Asia, you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
From the the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast to the Southwest, and even Europe and Asia, you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 155: Autumn Convention Round Up! | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
All the cons fit to game
shows.acast.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This episode your hosts highlight conventions you'll want to check out between now and the end of the year... all in 23 minutes or less!
From the the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast to the Southwest, and even Europe and Asia, you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
From the the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast to the Southwest, and even Europe and Asia, you won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On this episode, your other host Ben interviews four exhibitors from the exhibit hall floor of Gen Con 2025!
Assimilate yourself to Pirate Borg! Find a new game with your Amigo! And more!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Assimilate yourself to Pirate Borg! Find a new game with your Amigo! And more!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
August 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
On this episode, your other host Ben interviews four exhibitors from the exhibit hall floor of Gen Con 2025!
Assimilate yourself to Pirate Borg! Find a new game with your Amigo! And more!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Assimilate yourself to Pirate Borg! Find a new game with your Amigo! And more!
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On this episode, we talk about building a convention calendar to keep track of all your comings and your gamings in 2026 and beyond.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 153: Constructing Your Convention Calendar | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
.... for 2026 and beyond
shows.acast.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
On this episode, we talk about building a convention calendar to keep track of all your comings and your gamings in 2026 and beyond.
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
You won't want to miss it.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Reposted by All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
No one forgot to pay the lease on the parking lots. Hardly anyone brought wagons into the exhibit hall. Even onsite bag storage went off without a hitch.
We talk about the almost drama and the room for improvement for Gen Con 2026.
What do you think we missed?
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
We talk about the almost drama and the room for improvement for Gen Con 2026.
What do you think we missed?
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Episode 151: Total Drama Island, Gen Con Style | All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions
After 17 positive episodes, we think we've accrued enough karma for this one.
shows.acast.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
No one forgot to pay the lease on the parking lots. Hardly anyone brought wagons into the exhibit hall. Even onsite bag storage went off without a hitch.
We talk about the almost drama and the room for improvement for Gen Con 2026.
What do you think we missed?
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
We talk about the almost drama and the room for improvement for Gen Con 2026.
What do you think we missed?
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
On the second of our Gen Con reviewisodes, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about everything that isn't the games -- the travel, the food, the vibes, the weather, and of course the auction.
Tune in to hear if you want about Ben's TSA escapades while flying home.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Tune in to hear if you want about Ben's TSA escapades while flying home.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
August 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On the second of our Gen Con reviewisodes, your hosts Quarex and Ben talk about everything that isn't the games -- the travel, the food, the vibes, the weather, and of course the auction.
Tune in to hear if you want about Ben's TSA escapades while flying home.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Tune in to hear if you want about Ben's TSA escapades while flying home.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
It's the week after Gen Con, and your hosts Quarex and Ben have recovered from the best four days in gaming — physically, emotionally, and professionally. We're already back with the first of our 4 eps reviewing Gen Con 2025 — and how could we not focus on the games?
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
August 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's the week after Gen Con, and your hosts Quarex and Ben have recovered from the best four days in gaming — physically, emotionally, and professionally. We're already back with the first of our 4 eps reviewing Gen Con 2025 — and how could we not focus on the games?
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
Congratulations, dreamers — you survived the best four days in gaming!
As you return to your regular schedule, your hosts discuss everything you want to know about the road to Gen Con 2026.
Subscribe for updates, because Gen Con is a marathon, not a sprint.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
As you return to your regular schedule, your hosts discuss everything you want to know about the road to Gen Con 2026.
Subscribe for updates, because Gen Con is a marathon, not a sprint.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
August 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations, dreamers — you survived the best four days in gaming!
As you return to your regular schedule, your hosts discuss everything you want to know about the road to Gen Con 2026.
Subscribe for updates, because Gen Con is a marathon, not a sprint.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...
As you return to your regular schedule, your hosts discuss everything you want to know about the road to Gen Con 2026.
Subscribe for updates, because Gen Con is a marathon, not a sprint.
shows.acast.com/all-year-i-d...