Scotland's Biggest Tabletop Convention and Wargaming Cows with Dave Wright | Episode 16
In this episode, we're joined by Dave Wright, organiser of Tabletop Scotland - a board game, card game, and RPG convention made for everyone, whether you're a long time enthusiast or brand new to the hobby!Dave discusses his inspiration to start the convention despite a disappointment with his first business running a game store, and the complexities that come along with running Scotland's biggest tabletop convention.See more of Tabletop Scotland at https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/Tabletop Scotland will be back in September 2026! So keep an eye out for further updates on Tabletop Scotland's website and socials!Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho
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Doing Frogmen and Illustrating for Games with Will Tempest | Episode 15
In this weeks episode, we are joined by Will Tempest, an illustrator for graphic novels, board games, and roleplaying games. Best known for his TTRPG work with his brother, Sam, and their publishing company Grave Goods Pub - including Frogmen, and the upcoming Strang Beorn, a Grimdark setting based on Ancient Britain and Celtic Mythology for the MORKBORG system. See more of Wills work at:https://www.willtempest.com/https://www.gravegoodspub.co.uk/Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho
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Sideways Rebel: MMORPGs, Tabletop Gaming & Conpulsion 2026 with Phil Harris | Episode 14
In this episode, we're joined by Phil Harris, a Creative Consultant for all things game and narrative design, and is the coordinator for Conpulsion, Scotland’s longest running tabletop game convention!From working on MMORPGs, writing tabletop roleplaying systems, and running tabletop games at conventions (you may recognise him from Tabletop Scotland), this episode covers a lot for those interested in game design - both digital AND physical - or budding Game Masters wanting tips and tricks from a true professional!See more of Conpulsion at their site - https://conpulsion.org/ Find Phil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-harris-18199922/?originalSubdomain=ukAncient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho
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The Origins of TAGS Fest and Micro-Presses with Eve Greenwood & Brian Tyrrell | Episode 13
In this episode, we’re joined by Eve Greenwood and Brian Tyrrell. Eve is a writer, artist, and founder of Quindire Press, an independent publisher of graphics novels and comics, and Brian is a tabletop game designer and founder of Stout Stoat Press, a game-and-book publisher.Together, they have founded TAGS Fest (Tabletop and Graphic Storytelling) to celebrate independent artists and designers in both the gaming and comic book worlds.This episode covers a lot, from getting started in the industry, founding and operating micro-presses, and operating a community festival where the artists come first! Get more info at https://tagsfest.co.uk/Give a follow to Eve and Brian to keep on the latest news of new games and comics!Eve - https://www.quindriepress.com/Brain - https://www.stoutstoat.co.uk/Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho
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PIVOT: A Game for Geeks and Entrepreneurs, and Discussions on Reiner Knizia with Tom Inglis | Episode 12
We are joined by Tom Inglis of Teomach Games, to discuss his first upcoming project Pivot, an entrepreneurial start-up game, and dive into the works of Reiner Knizia, of whom Tom is a huge fan and collector.See more of Tom and Teomach Games at https://www.teomachgames.com/ Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.uk Midnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.com Podcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/ Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk Music: Coffee Break by Sensho
Ancient Robot Games is an independent board game shop/café on Leith Walk in bonnie Edinburgh.On the Ancient Robot Podcast, hosts Dougal Freir (Owner, Ancient Robot Games) and Robert Gelb (board game designer) talk trends, design, and development of all things tabletop!Each episode features guests from the industry sharing their insights into the world of game development and the ever-growing community of game designers in Scotland.Tune in for your bi-monthly dose of board game nerdisms!Ancient Robot Games - https://ancientrobotgames.co.ukMidnight Trading Co - https://midnighttradingco.comPodcast Producer Ryan Scott - https://www.ryanscottfilm.com/Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? A new community and coworking space opens May 2025 in Edinburgh! https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk
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