Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 7: Marvel Champions

Suit up! This week, Paul and Chris dive into Marvel Champions: The Card Game, one of the hottest cooperative games around. We’re talking favorite heroes, toughest villains, best expansions, and why this game keeps hitting our table again and again. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned SHIELD agent, there’s plenty of deck-slinging fun in this episode. Avengers, assemble... at the game table!

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Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: Hobbying

This week, Paul and Chris get hands-on with the creative side of tabletop gaming—painting minis, building terrain, organizing card collections, and all the other oddly satisfying rituals we call hobbying. Whether it’s a meditative brush session or a late-night kitbash gone wrong, we’re celebrating the ways players bring their personal touch to the games they love. Glue your fingers together and join us!

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Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 5: Roll for Initiative – Let’s Talk RPGs

In this episode, Paul and Chris venture into the wild world of Role-Playing Games! From classic campaigns to offbeat one-shots, we’re talking about what makes RPGs magical—storytelling, character creation, total chaos, and that one friend who always plays a chaotic neutral bard. Whether you’re deep in a decades-long campaign or just curious about how to get started, this episode’s for you. Grab your dice, your character sheet, and let’s get nerdy!

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Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 4: Board Games Bonanza (Part 2)

We’re back for Part 2 of our board game deep dive! Paul and Chris continue the discussion, diving into favorite mechanics, underrated gems, and the ever-growing world of modern board gaming. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore strategist, there’s something here for you. Grab a seat at the table and let’s keep the game night rolling!

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Funkatronic Rex Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3: Board Games Bonanza (Part 1)

It’s time to talk board games! In the first half of this two-part deep dive, Paul and Chris break down what makes board gaming such a powerhouse in the tabletop world. From quick party games to deep strategy epics, we’re covering what we love, what’s trending, and why board games continue to bring people together. Stay tuned for part two—there’s way too much to cover in just one episode!

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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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THANK YOU, EVERYONE!

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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