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15: Civilization 6, Magic: the Gathering, and Blade Runner

December 8, 2018 by Bryan Leave a Comment

Welcome to another new episode of Geek at Arms! First off, Mike explains how a pastor’s retreat turned into a board game extravaganza! Then, Bryan shares his thoughts on the Gormenghast book series and his continued enjoyment of Civilization 6. James describes his latest woodworking project and his renewed interest in the card game Magic: The Gathering. Finally, the guys delve into the third movie of their “Film Club” series, the Ridley Scott classic Blade Runner.

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13: Monster of the Week, Renaissance Faires, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind

September 18, 2018 by Bryan Leave a Comment

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Once more unto the breach with the Geek at Arms Podcast! Mike kicks off Geek Out with why James & Bryan came to mind during a recent camping trip, and also shares his thoughts on the book Well Met: Renaissance Faires and the American Counterculture. James talks about the recent SCA event he attended with his entire family and then describes his own new books, The Knights Templar and the rpg Monster of the Week. Not wanting to be left out Bryan tells us about his latest reads, The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O and The First Lensman, and expresses his joy at finally getting a new PC! Next, continuing their look at classic and well-loved sci-fi and fantasy movies, the guys discuss the 1977 Spielberg classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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Episode 8: Virtual Zombies, Veronica Mars, and tips for preserving your games

February 1, 2018 by Bryan Leave a Comment

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With a brand new year comes a new season of Geek at Arms! In Geek Out James shares his thoughts on the books A Theft of Swords and Goblinopolis, and how he has finally started watching Stranger Things. Mike describes his virtual zombie hunting adventure, and Bryan takes us through his journey of watching Veronica Mars and geting back into the legendary pc game, Myst. The guys then do a do a special To The Future where they share what geeky events they’re looking forward to in the upcoming year. From running new rpgs to SCA events and more, they all agree that Avengers: Infinity War cannot get here fast enough! Finally, Mike shares some tips on keeping your board and card games in good shape, even when children and new players abound.

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Geek at Arms Episode 2: Cyberpunk, Summer Movies, and Phone Problems Galore!

May 4, 2017 by Bryan Leave a Comment

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Geek at Arms is back! Bryan talks about his current Cyberpunk mood, James describes his experience with Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Mike tells us a little about Star Wars: Thrawn. Then the guys look “To the Future” and what summer movies they’re looking forward to.

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Welcome to Night Vale: All Hail

Your Name

Hayao Miyazaki Films

Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

Star Wars: Rebels

X-Wing: Rogue Squadron by Michael Stackpole

Influx by Daniel Suarez

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Ghost in the Shell

The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

Blade Runner

Also:

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Society for Creative Anachronism

There is nothing more fashionable than a floral arrangement on your junk.

Magic: the Gathering

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

The Fifth Element

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

Underground Bunkers for Sale