Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 2: Rolling Dice & Pushing Minis

This week, we’re diving into the world of tabletop war games! From massive armies clashing on the battlefield to small skirmish games packed with strategy, Paul and Chris break down what makes war gaming such a unique and addictive part of the hobby. Whether you're a seasoned general or just war-curious, we’ve got plenty to talk about. Grab your tape measure, roll some dice, and let’s get tactical!

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Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1: A New Season, New Hosts, Same Chaos

We’re back! After a holiday hiatus, the Funkatronic Rex Podcast returns for Season 2 with new hosts, Paul and Chris—good friends of the shop since the beginning. Join us as we kick off the new season, talk about what’s ahead for the podcast, and, of course, dive into all things tabletop. In this episode, we’re focusing on card games—what’s hot, what we’re playing, and why they keep us coming back for more. It’s a fresh start with familiar faces—let’s roll some dice, shuffle some decks, and get weird!

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With Lord Vader (Mike) unfortunately out sick, We are blessed by the presence of our good friend, acclaimed board game aficionado, and full time chef, SAUL! Micheal and Court get some Disney Lorcana lore, the upcoming MARVEL release for Magic the Gathering, dish about the CATAN National Qualifier hosted at Funk, as well as the fun world record attempt of LARGEST TTRPG EVER PLAYED!

MAIN TOPIC:
Games like CATAN, Pandemic, DIXIT, Arkham Horror, and Ticket To Ride, so frequently appear on the shelves of board gamers, along with box art that sports the accolade of winning multiple awards.
These have become “modern classics” in our world and must be for some reason. What makes them and many others “must play”, “must own”, and for an LGS, “must carry”?

Let’s go through a few of the “modern classics”, CATAN, DIXIT, Dominion, & Pandemic. We share our experiences with them, but also comment on their success, reasons for why they’ve stood the test of time, and what newer games might join the ranks of these prodigious games.

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