Best Steven Tudor Podcasts (2025)

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120. The Covert Manipulation Tactics of Human Predators | Ehren Dorsey 1:30:43

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Ehren Dorsey discusses the grooming tactics of human predators and how those tactics affect our bodies and minds, especially in relationships. 00:00 In this episode... 03:28 Grooming defined 04:24 Analogies to explain skilled predators 06:17 Manipulators will be your friend or lover 06:53 Storytelling in manipulation 08:31 Why do we assume people a…

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119. Narcissism is Genetic. Parents Don't Make a Difference. | Dr. Robert Plomin 1:28:14

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Dr. Robert Plomin discusses the science of our genes and how they affect our psychology, especially narcissistic personality disorder and psychopathy. 00:00 In this episode... 01:38 Introducing Dr. Robert Plomin 02:12 Narcissism, Genetics, and Parenting 08:03 Non-Shared Environment 10:04 Do Parents Cause Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 16:46 How…

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Episode 170 - Fighting Fantasy Adventures, Luthier, Take the Throne 1:04:27

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dive into three very different games that prove once again how gloriously diverse the tabletop hobby can be, from classic fantasy adventures that make Steve feel old, to courtly power plays and master-crafted violins…

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118. How to Grow After Leaving a Narcissist | Amy Morin LCSW 1:09:53

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Resilience expert Amy Morin shares the keys to understanding and rebuilding mental strength after a traumatic relationship. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. 00:00 In this episode... 01:42 Time does NOT heal all things 02:56 What is your full potential in life? 03:32 What heals narcissistic abuse? 04:49 The danger of peo…

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Episode 169 – Sankoré, Civolution, and Timber Town 1:10:03

24d ago1:10:03

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 169 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we’re back to the normal format with a jam-packed episode full of cardboard strategy, wooden meeples, and the occasional alcahol related tangent. We’ve got three fresh games on the table—each offering a different flavou…

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117. Does the CIA Control Minds? (Project MK-ULTRA) | Stephen Kinzer 51:38

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Stephen Kinzer is a leading expert on CIA history, especially Project MK-ULTRA, and a former NYT Bureau Chief. He shares his research on the CIA's quest for mind control. 00:00 In this episode... 00:57 Mission of the CIA 03:52 Mission of Project MK-ULTRA 05:23 MK-ULTRA had "license to kill" 06:37 Why Sidney Gottlieb led MK-ULTRA 14:21 Operation MID…

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116. Inside the Narcissistic Minds of Serial Killers | Dr. Ann Burgess 55:10

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What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Dr. Ann Burgess is a pioneer in the FBI's process of profiling killers. She explains how killers are driven by narcissism and the need for control. 00:00 In this episode... 01:47 Introducing Dr. Ann Burgess 02:30 Narcissism in Serial Killers 03:24 Using the killer's narcissism against him 07:54 Narcissis…

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Episode 168 - The Best of UK Games Expo 2025 1:13:31

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In this special post-convention episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we unpack all the chaos and cardboard from UK Games Expo 2025! We hit the NEC halls hard, so hard in fact that our feet are still hurting and Steve caught con-crud, but now we’re back behind the…

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115. How to Identify Human Predators (Dark Triad) | Dr. Karen Mitchell 1:25:27

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Dr. Karen MItchell exposes the common attributes of dark personalities (Narcissists, Psychopaths, etc.) found in her groundbreaking research. Her work is comprehensive and nuanced. 00:00 In this episode... 03:00 Introducing Dr. Karen Mitchell 04:26 Motivation to study Dark Personalities 05:52 Brain anomalies of human predators 06:43 Us vs. Them (Pr…

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114. Narcissists in Leadership: Community or Cult? 7 Red Flags. Mark Vicente 1:04:32

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Mark Vicente shares the manipulative tactics of narcissists in leadership positions. He also describes his experience escaping and exposing the NXIVM cult and Keith Raniere. 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Sign 1: Narcissistic Psychopath as leader (Keith Raniere of NXIVM) 04:51 Psychopathy in NXIVM cult indoctrination 08:09 How Mark got into the NXIVM cul…

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Polyhedron Collider Live from UK Games Expo 2025 55:09

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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2025, the boys are excited to talk about the board games, RPGs and everything else that got opur attention during the press preview, as well as, well the usual nonsense you can expect from PhC! Games Mentioned 02:22 Cubyria - Eccentric Design 05:14 Fathom - Paper Fort Games 07:21 Revelation Games - Prowl 10:10 Altay -…

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Episode 167 - The UK Games Expo 2025 Preview 1:17:13

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Its time to get excited for the biggest event on the UK tabletop gaming calendar – UK Games Expo 2025! With the halls of the NEC soon to be packed with cardboard wonders, we’re here to share all the games, events, and surprises we’re hyped to see. From hot new releas…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:48

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him. 00:00 How to spot a lie 02:41 Catching a pathological liar 04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist 06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger…

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:39

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future. 00:00 Gaslighting controls people 02:08 Learning to gaslight people 04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control 05:48 Gaslighting is a dance 09:17 Gaslightin…

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:09

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to see the predator coming 02:40 Is he tender or twisted? 03:38 It's not only Narcissism 05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions 07:…

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Episode 166 - Rock Hard 1977, Flat Iron, Candela Obscura 1:22:46

3M ago1:22:46

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In Episode 166 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the gang dives into a mix of worker placement, architecture, victorian horror, and some good old rock and roll. Our fist building block Flat Iron, a 2-pla…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:59

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status. 00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere 01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar 02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference 03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psych…

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:55

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors. 00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you 02:42 Language for control 03:49 Abusers use mockery 04:23 Covert Authority 05:51 Coercive Control Defined 07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control 08:55 Threats of Suicide 10:17 Unspoken Threats 10:58 …

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:13:00

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath. 00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom 00:23 Get Out. Stay Out. 02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup 03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims 03:41 You are an appliance 05:03 The SMEARING is to control you 06:33 The Narcissist values …

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:54

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists. 00:00 Narcissists will harm you 00:44 Sex for the Narcissist 01:23 Sex as a tool for control 03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early 05:48 Future Faking and promises 06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN 08:44 Narcissists will trap you 10:19 Trauma bonding 11:21 T…

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106. How Narcissists Hijack Communities | The Royal We (Kevin McKee) 1:09:41

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Kevin McKee ( @TheRoyalWe ) discusses the manipulation, mimickry, social control and smear campaigning of narcissists. Kevin shares his three phases of the journey of healing. 00:00 - Narcissist need you to be dependent 01:03 - Narcissists have no identity 03:42 - Giving is a trap 07:10 - Discernment with receiving gifts 10:55 - Giving time can be …

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Episode 165 - Inventions Evolution of Ideas, Age of Innovation, and Great Western Trail El Paso 1:12:49

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In Episode 165 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the crew is back around the virtual tabletop to talk about some of the biggest, brain-burning board games hitting tables right now—and to share some excit…

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Episode 164 - Airecon X, Galactic Cruise, and Horrified Greek Monsters 1:13:46

4M ago1:13:46

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In Episode 164 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the PhC team welcomes back Jon for a lively discussion covering recent gaming events and tabletop gaming reviews. The episode kicks off with Andy reporti…

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105. How Narcissists Use Psychology to Destroy Lives | Dr. Kerry McAvoy 1:18:20

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Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses the psychological tactics that a Narcissist uses to destroy lives, manage their fake image, and control other people. 00:00 - Narcissists are predators without conscience 00:24 - What makes a narcissist hard to leave? 00:57 - You are living in the narcissist's movie 01:47 - Agony of mixed reality 02:16 - Excuses: state-dr…

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104. How to Defeat Narcissists and Manipulation | Dr. George Simon 1:06:37

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Dr. George Simon discusses the covert aggression of narcissists and individuals without conscience, the path to escape abusers, and the process of healing. 00:00 - People can fight dirty and look good 00:25 - How manipulation always works 01:48 - People hide their fighting 02:45 - Fighting dirty and looking good 03:30 - Narcissists use the same tac…

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103. Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno 1:10:51

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Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover 00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive 00:12 - Narcissism is genetic 02:39 - Why blame childhood? 07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science 10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma 12:09 - Signs of Narcissis…

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102. The 7 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery | Richard Grannon 54:55

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Richard Grannon discusses Narcissistic Abuse Recovery 00:00 - Vulnerability to gossip 00:15 - Introduction: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Toolkit 02:15 - STEP 1: What is Narcissistic Abuse? 02:36 - What does a victim experience? 04:41 - Do victims become narcissistic? 06:04 - How can survivors tell other people? 10:14 - STEP 2: Cult psychology and re…

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Episode 163 - SETI, Slay the Spire, Perch, and House of Fado 1:12:03

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the team dives into a mix of science, board games, and digital adventures. We kick things off with a discussion on SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Inte…

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101. How Narcissists Take Total Control in Relationships | Dr. W. Keith Campbell 1:07:16

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Dr. W. Keith Campbell discusses How Narcissists lie, control, and abuse others in relationships 00:00 - Narcissists control victim's minds 00:26 - Clearing confusion from relationships with narcissists 01:17 - What narcissists want in relationships 02:38 - Narcissistic supply or self-enhancement 04:37 - What is narcissism? 06:47 - Narcissistic pers…

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Episode 162 - My Little Scythe, FlickFleet, Monkey Palace, Cora Quest, In The Footsteps of Darwin, In The Footsteps of Marie Curie 1:06:21

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider have been visiting some tiny conventions and getting lots of games played. First Rory and Sid take us through board games to play with the wee nippers, with Lego building game…

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100. How Narcissists Recruit and Control New Victims | Prof. Sam Vaknin 1:23:57

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Prof. Sam Vaknin discusses how narcissists use group psychology to recruit and control victims 00:00 - Groups amplify the narcissist 00:17 - Mapping narcissistic abuse 01:25 - Pathological Narcissistic Space 03:51 - Entrainment and Brainwashing 07:09 - Introject (voice in your head) 08:41 - Physical presence and entrainment 09:29 - Dance and entrai…

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99. 7 Reasons Mexico Will Bring War to USA | Peter Zeihan Series 11:19

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Peter Zeihan's 7 Reasons Mexico Will Bring War to USA from THE ACCIDENTAL SUPERPOWER 10 YEARS ON 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Summary of TAS 10 YEARS ON - https://youtu.be/w6PuhbC…

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98. 7 Reasons Canada Will Join the USA | Peter Zeihan Series 10:52

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Peter Zeihan's 7 Reasons Canada Will Join the USA from THE ACCIDENTAL SUPERPOWER 10 YEARS ON 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Summary of TAS 10 YEARS ON - https://youtu.be/w6PuhbCRJB8…

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97. @Hoe_Math: Self-Maximizing, AI, Bodily Awareness, LEVELS of Thinking 1:09:03

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@hoe_math discusses self improvement (Selfmax.ai), levels of thinking, wisdom, romantic relationships, dating, and artificial intelligence 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS: Hoe_math's …

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Episode 161 - Inventors of the South Tigris, Fromage, and Rats of Wistar 1:11:17

6M ago1:11:17

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the team dives into the latest board game news, reviews, and some seriously unexpected topics, like geese! Tune in as we discuss playing the Warhammer 40…

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Episode 160 - The Most Anticipated Games of 2025 1:26:22

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider 2025 promises to be another thrilling chapter for tabletop games, so let’s peer into our gaming crystal ball and spotlight the board games and roleplaying games that have us buzzing with excitement for the upcoming year. Of course, there might be a few friendly debat…

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Episode 159 - The Best Games We Played in 2024 1:40:03

7M ago1:40:03

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Happy New Year Colliders! Its the end of the year, which of course means that its time for our annual review of our favourite games of the year, so join us as we talk about the best board games and table top RPGs that we played in 2024. We also talk about the highly …

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Episode 158 - Endeavor Deep Sea, Castle Combo, Moving Wild, & Pathfinder 2nd Ed 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content During this season, it is a tradition for board gaming and RPG podcasts to embrace the festive spirit, sing, and celebrate. The Polyhedron Collider team will follow a more typical custom by indulging in…

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Episode 157 - Shackleton Base, Duel for Middle-earth, and Undaunted 2200: Callisto 1:17:37

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content We’re flooded in, which means more time for games. We battle out in the future in Undaunted 2200: Callisto, colonise the moon in Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon, and decide the fate of the people…

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Episode 156 - Ezra and Nehemiah, Avalon: The Riven Veil, Big Boss 1:02:35

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Its time to channel our inner Bob Ross and Duncan Rhodes, as we talk about our anual painting challenge, this time using only the Two Thin Coats starter paints. Go check out the video at https://www.you…

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Episode 155 - Vrahode, Mutagen, and Timeless Journeys: The Italian Grand Tour 1:16:25

9M ago1:16:25

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Episode 155 is a bit of a Kickstarter Special as the boys discuss Vrahode, a fantasy adventure game with stunning miniatures and a fancy player console. Mutagen, a worker placement game where your worke…

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Episode 154 - Spiel Essen Preview, Set A Watch, An Age Contrived, and Nucleum 1:23:45

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join Steve, Andy, Sid and Rory for a jam packed episode of board game reviews, a special Essen Spiel preview and more Ramshackle Nonsense than you’ve come to love and expect. “I’m the Branston’s pickle …

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Episode 153 - Arcs, Draft & Write Records, and Dorfromantik: The Duel 1:13:06

11M ago1:13:06

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode of the Polyhedron Collider Podcast, Steve, Andy, and Rory break the mould and discuss a game on the bleeding edge of the tabletop gaming zeitgeist: Arcs, from Leder Games. Andy shares hi…

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Episode 152 - Castellans, Sky Team, Port Royal: The Dice Game, and Maps Of Misterra 1:13:38

12M ago1:13:38

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this jam-packed episode of tabletop gaming chat, we have a few miniature painting brags to get out of the way before we delve into four in-depth board game reviews (sorry if you were hoping for some …

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Episode 151 - Yonder, Cthulhu Death May Die, and Achtung Cthulhu 1:09:58

1y ago1:09:58

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content No, it’s not a Bisto advert, it’s Rory and Steve’s gushing review of Yonder from Sinister Fish[/company], their latest worker placement boardgame from Villagers and Moon designer Haakon Gaarder - which …

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Episode 150 - Terminus, Sand, Rebirth, and Windmill Valley 1:16:34

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider are back and they are still reeling from all the board game goodies they picked-up during the UK Games Expo - which means this is a packed episode full of reviews of the lates…

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Episode 149 - The Best of UK Games Expo 2024 1:26:02

1y ago1:26:02

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content UK Games Expo 2024 has come to an end, and we are completely knackered! But that won't stop us talking about the amazing board games, tabletop roleplaying games, and miniatures we saw at the Birmingham …

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Live form UK Games Expo 2024 54:25

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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2024, the boys talk about the board games that have got their attention from this years show, as well as eclairs, sore losing, and our old mate Ron Dell. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Games Mentioned Ada's Dream Terminus Horror on the Orient Express SETI Courtisans …

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Episode 148 - The UK Games Expo 2024 Preview 1:24:18

1y ago1:24:18

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The UK Games Expo will be hitting the Birmingham NEC between Friday 31 May and Sunday 2 Jun 2024 and to say the boy from PHC are excited is an understatement. In this episode we go through the board gam…

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Episode 147 - Carpe Diem, Salton Sean, and Sea, Salt & Paper 1:19:42

1y ago1:19:42

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Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider waste little time in the latest episode of the Collider Cast and get straight to business discussing the clever but hideously ugly Carpe Diem by Stefan Feld on which both Andy…

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