TWQ #23 - New Year’s Eve Kiss
Alcohol, yearly lists and a whole lot of sobbing. Today in Shelf or Sell Jan and Jesse have an issue communicating and Alex discusses Kingdom Rush. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Alex stumbles on to the newest game in the Daniele Tascini’s “T” Series, Jan discusses the latest in Unmatched and Jesse falls in love with some new minis. Later in On The Radar we share our TWQ Yearly Countdown, our take on our most anticipated games in 2021. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #22 - Christmas Special 2020
Tinsel, crustaceans and the spirit of giving. Today on the Weekly Quack we set aside our regular show for something truly special. Join us on our very first Quackalope Christmas Party and find out what the night holds. Featuring guests from our Discord, Tablenauts, Board Games In A Minute and Space Cats and Peace Turtles, this is a holiday special you wont want to miss. Thank you to everyone that has listened this year, consider this our gift to you. Until next time!
TWQ #21 - Anomia
Dwellings of Eldervale, legal documents and protractors. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex we discuss some heavy hitters like Dwellings of Eldervale and Mage Knight Ultimate Edition. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan brings a tad of legal drama, Alex learns a bit about Monopolies and Jesse cant stop staring at a set of Particular Peaks. Later in On The Radar we discuss Ugly Gryphon Inn, ISS Vanguard and the latest from Friedemann Friese. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #20 - Boardy McBoardface
Stefan Feld’s latest, Ginkgopolis and lost credibility. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex compares Feld’s Castles series, Jan opens his minds eye and Jesse takes to the seas with Fleet: The Dice Game. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, a challenge is issued. Later in On The Radar we discuss Eclipse, the latest from Vindication and Divide Et Impera. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #19 - Bed Talk
Polish Awards, extended conversations and goose down pillows. Today in Shelf or Sell Jan builds up the cathedral in Architects of the West Kingdom, Alex brings in Nova Luna and Jesse finally plays Dungeon Petz. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, we’re curious about Anno 1800, celebrate the Gra Roku Award Winner and Jesse’s Panel. Later in On The Radar we take the time to go over your latest suggestions and questions. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #18 - Screw Loneliness!
Quackcon, good melange and comfortable creatures. Today in Shelf or Sell Jan brings Dune Imperium, Alex feels what it’s like to be trolled and Jesse makes a decision on Dice Throne. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, we discuss the artwork on Kirata, a spin-off Assasins Creed board game and Jesse talks about Quackcon: Thanksgiving. Later in On The Radar, we discuss Creature Comforts, Nemos War and Jan dusts off a classic. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #17 - The Road to El Dorado
National Parks, incorrect movie references and the latest in Japan. Today in Shelf or Sell Jan brings in Chimera Station, Alex decides to settle the debate once and for all around Wingspan and Jesse does his best to hide his intentions with Parks. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan talks all about the Tokyo Game Market and Jesse talks about a CMON surprise. Later in On The Radar, Jesse talks about some Dark Ventures, Jan gets ready to sprint to the finish with Cubitos and Alex cheats by talking about Lost Ruins of Arnak when he already owns it. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #16 - Georgia Peach
Gifts, robots and severe insecurity. Today in Shelf or Sell Jesse breaks character and brings a game for more than just it’s theme while Alex tries to tackle the behemoth Cthulhu Wars. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, Jan brings some levity and warmth to the show and Jesse talks about his latest craving. Later in On The Radar, Alex brings in our first audience suggested topic and Jan gives us a rundown of burncycle. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #15 - Hook, Line & Sinker
Deck-builders, fly fishing and Jeremy Howard from Man Vs. Meeple guest stars. Today in Shelf or Sell the hosts get into a heated debate around The Few and the Cursed and Jeremy breaks all the rules by bringing in two games at once. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, we can’t wait for Jeremy to give us an early preview of burncycle by Chip Theory Games. Later in On The Radar, we revisit Dune Imperium, Jeremy gushes about the new Atlantis Rising Expansion and Alex is set to don his cape with Freedom Five. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #14 - The Fan Club
Time travel, Krakens and gushing over Rodney Smith. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex starts us off with Super Fantasy Brawl, Jan is digging deep In The Hall of the Mountain King and Jesse is going through a bit of an Obsession. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, we fawn over one of our role models, the latest from the designer of Splendor and Feed the Kraken. Later in On The Radar we take the time to go over your latest suggestions and questions. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #13 - Samoas
Cookies, bees and building the great city of Prague. Today in Shelf or Sell Alex goes Through the Ages, Jan is in Search for Planet X and Jesse is buzzing with excitement for Honey Buzz. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, we discuss the lack of board game mascots, video games and why you Don’t Get Got. Later in On The Radar Jan brings in Praga Caput Regni, Jesse reveals some exciting news with Veiled Fate and Alex can’t help but gush about Endless Winter. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #12 - Mighty Beard (feat. Sam Healy)
While Jesse is out, Jan and Alex invite a familiar face to the show! Today in Shelf or Sell Jan explains why going in hot might be a bad idea, Alex deals with A Few Acres of Snow and Sam has a need, a need for speed. Afterwards on the Medley Minute, we talk Spiel Digital and Game of Thrones. Later in On The Radar Sam takes some time to walk us through the Darkest Dungeon Board Game. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #11 - Heat Savings
Gummies, spell casting and a whole lot of orphans? Today in Shelf or Sell Jan discusses a 2019 forgotten gem, Jesse teaches us about Mariposas and Alex taps into his quirkier side. Afterwards, we dissect the evolution of crowdfunding throughout the Medley Minute and Alex can’t help than to start a fire. Later in On The Radar the hosts’…finally do it. All that and more in this week’s episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #10 - Webbed Feet
Jesse has prepared quite a feast for our 10th episode but promises there aren’t any big surprises. Starting with Shelf or Sell, Alex brings in Watergate, Jesse becomes increasingly defiant, and Jan asks for help on Clans of Caledonia. What’s that in the distance? Well, it’s Lookout Games latest Kickstarter on the Medley Minute and some massive news for CMON. Later in On The Radar, Jesse brings in the 7th Citadel and Alex starts feeling a little woozy after an encounter with a sick pup. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack! (Someone seriously look inside that basket…don’t ever trust Jesse.)
TWQ #09 - Cabin In the Woods
Somethings not quite right in today’s episode. Jan prepped a truly gruesome display for Shelf or Sell where the hosts talk about Iwari, Spires End and Return to Planet Apocalypse. Then in the Medley Minute, some light is shed on the unusual table setup while Jesse gives us an update on Darkest Dungeon. Later in On the Radar, Alex continues the trend of macabre games. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack! Also…has anyone seen the duck lately?
TWQ #08 - Double Rondel Action
Things get sweet in today’s episode. While Jesse gorges on desserts, Jan brings Crown of Emara to Shelf or Sell. In the Medley Minute, Alex talks about the latest news on Heroquest and Jesse brings up an animated take on the boss battle skirmish formula. Finally, in On The Radar, the hosts bring back a myriad of familiar titles while Alex talks about the Reckoners by Nauvoo Games. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #07 - Clever Game…
Jan was so preoccupied with whether he could, that he didn't stop to think if he should. In Shelf or Sell the hosts bring a bevy of big titles including Tidal Blades and Dogs of War. In the Medley Minute we get downright prehistoric with news from Pandasaurus and discuss the upcoming Forgotten Depths. Later in On The Radar Jan decides to try out raiding as a new hobby, Jesse is completely perplexed and Alex finally convinces Jan to actually buy something while on the air. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #06 - Mercado de Bucket
Our hosts are bringing in a blast from the past and a modern gem in today’s Shelf or Sell. However, an ominous bucket is placed by the window early on by Jesse, as a sign of what’s to come. The Medley Minute is filled to the brim with lore, video games and some new titles by Rio Grande. Later in On The Radar we pour into Mercado de Lisboa, the latest from Vital Larcerda, Die of the Dead and the newest expansion for Rurik: Dawn of Kiev. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack! But seriously, what’s with the bucket!?
TWQ #05 - All Aboard!
Jesse really went all-out in this weeks Shelf or Sell. While we try not to ogle at all the intricate model work, we discuss Cerebria, Deep Madness and Smartphone Inc. If that wasn’t enough Capstone’s newest title has been announced and a recent delivery from GMT Games has Jesse very excited. Later in On The Radar we change things up a tad and take a new approach to the format. All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack!
TWQ #04 - French Trucker
Grab a coke and sit back, because there’s plenty to go around. On Shelf or Sell Jesse brings a true classic by the name of Galaxy Trucker, Jan keeps getting fancier and fancier with a freshly imported game from France and Alex thinks back to the glory days of flash animation. Later in On The Radar Jan continues to fight for his vision of the segment, we discuss the new Cities Series from Queen Games, and Crown of Emara? All that and more in this weeks episode of The Weekly Quack!