It's the best weekend of the year here in Athens and who better to celebrate the occasion than a big time, main stage star like Austin Parker from Universal Sigh?

R&P 21 | Super Sized, DoubleStuffed, Probably too long ATHFEST EDITION

Local opinionated Athenians join Tim in discussing the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Rook & Pawncast After Dark: Infinity War Guest Speaker Panel

Richie Knight

There are some that call him 'Red Shoe' but we just call him "Richie". Our official entry into the world of politics concludes with this episode featuring Richie Knight!

R&P 20 | Mayoral candidate Richie Knight is in the house

Athens Mayoral candidate, Kelly Girtz, joins us on the latest episode of the Rook &amp; Pawncast.

R&P 019 | TimmyK, JBreeze, and their boi KGirtz

Matt Stevens

Don't worry - we haven't abandoned you! Just a few technical delays in getting the latest episode out to you and its a good one! We welcome Matt Stevens, Director of Community and Culture for Creature Comforts Brewing, to the Pawncast. Matt talks community engagement, zombies and obscure Scandinavian cinema on this ep. We do apologize for the sound quality - Justin explains in the intro - but sometimes things just happen. We'll do our best for these things to not happen again. Find out more about Creature Comforts here: http://www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com/ Get Comfortable info: http://www.getcomfortableathens.com/ Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts, Joe Nedza 3pts (tied), Nick Mallis 3 pts (tied), Will Leitch 3 pts (tied) 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media twitter.com/rooknpawn instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn www.therookandpawn.com The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.faceboo…olasmallis/ For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Dead of Winter The Long Night: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/store/719 New Salem: http://www.overworldgames.com/Games/NewSalem/Default.cshtml Zombie Dice: http://www.sjgames.com/dice/zombiedice/

Don't worry - we haven't abandoned you! Just a few technical delays in getting the latest episode out to you and its a good one! We welcome Matt Stevens, Director of Community and Culture for Creature Comforts Brewing, to the Pawncast. Matt talks community engagement, zombies and obscure Scandinavian cinema on this ep. We do apologize for the sound quality - Justin explains in the intro - but sometimes things just happen. We'll do our best for these things to not happen again. Find out more about Creature Comforts here: <a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com/</a> Get Comfortable info: <a href="http://www.getcomfortableathens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.getcomfortableathens.com/</a> Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts, Joe Nedza 3pts (tied), Nick Mallis 3 pts (tied), Will Leitch 3 pts (tied) 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media <a href="http://twitter.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn</a> <a href="http://www.therookandpawn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.therookandpawn.com</a> The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: <a href="http://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.faceboo…olasmallis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.faceboo…olasmallis/</a> For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Dead of Winter The Long Night: <a href="https://www.plaidhatgames.com/store/719" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plaidhatgames.com/store/719</a> New Salem: <a href="http://www.overworldgames.com/Games/NewSalem/Default.cshtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.overworldgames.com/Games/NewSalem/Default.cshtml</a> Zombie Dice: <a href="http://www.sjgames.com/dice/zombiedice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sjgames.com/dice/zombiedice/</a>

R&P 018 I Matt Stevens (Creature Comforts) plays Zombie Dice

Will Leitch

With the World Series under way it was the perfect time to bring our good friend Will Leitch to the Pawncast. Will is an accomplished author, sports writer, film critic and, unfortunately for some, noted St. Louis Cardinals fan. We get Will to play some King of Tokyo while talking jogging, Harrison Ford, Hunter S. Thompson, covering politics and the worst fandoms. Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts, Joe Nedza 3pts (tied), Nick Mallis 3 pts (tied) 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Find Will at: http://www.sportsonearth.com/writer/will_leitch http://www.sportsonearth.com/podcast/leitch_experience/252581494 http://leitch.tumblr.com/ https://tinyletter.com/williamfleitch/ Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media twitter.com/rooknpawn instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn www.therookandpawn.com The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.faceboo…olasmallis/ For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Betrayal at House on the Hill: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-house-hill Last Night on Earth: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29368/last-night-earth-zombie-game King of Tokyo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-tokyo

With the World Series under way it was the perfect time to bring our good friend Will Leitch to the Pawncast. Will is an accomplished author, sports writer, film critic and, unfortunately for some, noted St. Louis Cardinals fan. We get Will to play some King of Tokyo while talking jogging, Harrison Ford, Hunter S. Thompson, covering politics and the worst fandoms. Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts, Joe Nedza 3pts (tied), Nick Mallis 3 pts (tied) 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Find Will at: <a href="http://www.sportsonearth.com/writer/will_leitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sportsonearth.com/writer/will_leitch</a> <a href="http://www.sportsonearth.com/podcast/leitch_experience/252581494" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sportsonearth.com/podcast/leitch_experience/252581494</a> <a href="http://leitch.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://leitch.tumblr.com/</a> <a href="https://tinyletter.com/williamfleitch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyletter.com/williamfleitch/</a> Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media <a href="http://twitter.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn</a> <a href="http://www.therookandpawn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.therookandpawn.com</a> The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: <a href="http://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.faceboo…olasmallis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.faceboo…olasmallis/</a> For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Betrayal at House on the Hill: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-house-hill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-house-hill</a> Last Night on Earth: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29368/last-night-earth-zombie-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29368/last-night-earth-zombie-game</a> King of Tokyo: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-tokyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-tokyo</a>

R&P 017 I Will Leitch (Sports on Earth)plays King of Tokyo

Nicholas Mallis

This week we sit down with Nick Mallis, longtime Athens musician and creator of The Rook &amp; Pawncast's theme music. Nick talks the state of music, the state of board games, the state of Athens and the state of all three mashed together. We also chat about a new game sent to the cafe from a secret admirer! Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts, Joe Nedza 3pts (tied) 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Find Nick at: nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/ Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media twitter.com/rooknpawn instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn www.therookandpawn.com The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/ For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Norsaga: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158883/norsaga Monikers: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers Strat-O-Matic: http://www.strat-o-matic.com/

This week we sit down with Nick Mallis, longtime Athens musician and creator of The Rook &amp; Pawncast's theme music. Nick talks the state of music, the state of board games, the state of Athens and the state of all three mashed together. We also chat about a new game sent to the cafe from a secret admirer! Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts, Joe Nedza 3pts (tied) 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Find Nick at: <a href="http://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/</a> Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media <a href="http://twitter.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/rooknpawnfacebook.com/rookandpawn</a> <a href="http://www.therookandpawn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.therookandpawn.com</a> The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: <a href="http://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/</a> For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Norsaga: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158883/norsaga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158883/norsaga</a> Monikers: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers</a> Strat-O-Matic: <a href="http://www.strat-o-matic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.strat-o-matic.com/</a>

R&P 016 l Nicholas Mallis(Athens Musician) plays Monikers

We're talking waffles and ice cream this week on the Pawncast with Joe Nedza. Joe founded, owns and operates Nedza's Waffles in Athens and we learn all the secrets that go into making the perfect bubble waffle. We also play a great new food truck themed game and recap some experiences from Dragon Con. Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Find Nedza's Waffles at: http://nedzas.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nedzas_waffles Twitter: @nedzaswaffles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nedzaswaffles Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media http://twitter.com/rooknpawn http://instagram.com/rooknpawn http://facebook.com/rookandpawn http://www.therookandpawn.com The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/ For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Truck Off: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217020/truck-food-truck-frenzy Unfair: https://cmon.com/product/unfair/unfair Star Realms: https://www.starrealms.com/

We're talking waffles and ice cream this week on the Pawncast with Joe Nedza. Joe founded, owns and operates Nedza's Waffles in Athens and we learn all the secrets that go into making the perfect bubble waffle. We also play a great new food truck themed game and recap some experiences from Dragon Con. Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence, Mary Charles Howard (tied) 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Find Nedza's Waffles at: <a href="http://nedzas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nedzas.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/nedzas_waffles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/nedzas_waffles</a> Twitter: @nedzaswaffles Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nedzaswaffles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nedzaswaffles</a> Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media <a href="http://twitter.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/rookandpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/rookandpawn</a> <a href="http://www.therookandpawn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therookandpawn.com</a> The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: <a href="https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/</a> For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Truck Off: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217020/truck-food-truck-frenzy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217020/truck-food-truck-frenzy</a> Unfair: <a href="https://cmon.com/product/unfair/unfair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cmon.com/product/unfair/unfair</a> Star Realms: <a href="https://www.starrealms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.starrealms.com/</a>

R&P 015 I Joe Nedza (Nedza's Waffles) plays Truck Off Food Truck Frenzy

Mary Charles Howard

We're back with a brand new season with our friend and guest Mary Charles Howard from Athensmade. We play a quick round of SushiGo and discuss what makes our great little town what it is. Thanks for listening! https://athensmade.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133473/sushi-go Chapelbellcurve.com

We're back with a brand new season with our friend and guest Mary Charles Howard from Athensmade. We play a quick round of SushiGo and discuss what makes our great little town what it is. Thanks for listening! <a href="https://athensmade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://athensmade.com/</a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133473/sushi-go" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133473/sushi-go</a> <a href="http://Chapelbellcurve.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chapelbellcurve.com</a>

R&P 014  I  Mary Charles Howard (Executive Director for Athensmade)plays SushiGo!

We wish a fond farewell to The Rook &amp; Pawn’s heart and soul, Kyle Turner, on this VERY special episode of The Rook &amp; Pawncast. Kyle has been with The Rook &amp; Pawn since before the doors even opened. His creativity and inspiration can be found in every part of the cafe and he was instrumental in making us part of the downtown Athens landscape. Kyle now goes off on a new adventure, help us wish him well on this season 1 finale of The Rook &amp; Pawncast. Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media http://twitter.com/rooknpawn http://instagram.com/rooknpawn http://facebook.com/rookandpawn http://www.therookandpawn.com The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/ Special thanks to Scott Duall at JaWaVi Films for producing this podcast, more info here: https://www.jawavifilms.com http://instagram.com/jawavifilms For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Lord of The Rings https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/823/lord-rings Hunt for The Ring https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216070/hunt-ring Funemployed https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142296/funemployed Letters From Whitechapel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59959/letters-whitechapel

We wish a fond farewell to The Rook &amp; Pawn’s heart and soul, Kyle Turner, on this VERY special episode of The Rook &amp; Pawncast. Kyle has been with The Rook &amp; Pawn since before the doors even opened. His creativity and inspiration can be found in every part of the cafe and he was instrumental in making us part of the downtown Athens landscape. Kyle now goes off on a new adventure, help us wish him well on this season 1 finale of The Rook &amp; Pawncast. Outburst! Standings: 1) Nathan Lawrence 5 pts 2) Caitlin Wilson 3pts, (tied) Natalie Cox 3pts, (tied) Lemuel "Life" LaRoche 3pts, (tied) Caleb Zane Huett 3pts, (tied) Anita Aubrey 3pts, (tied) Peter Reitz 3pts 3) Tommy Valentine 2 pts, (tied) Troy Aubrey 2 pts Follow The Rook &amp; Pawn on Social Media <a href="http://twitter.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/rooknpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/rooknpawn</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/rookandpawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/rookandpawn</a> <a href="http://www.therookandpawn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.therookandpawn.com</a> The Rook &amp; Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: <a href="https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/</a> Special thanks to Scott Duall at JaWaVi Films for producing this podcast, more info here: <a href="https://www.jawavifilms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jawavifilms.com</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/jawavifilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jawavifilms</a> For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Lord of The Rings <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/823/lord-rings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/823/lord-rings</a> Hunt for The Ring <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216070/hunt-ring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216070/hunt-ring</a> Funemployed <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142296/funemployed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142296/funemployed</a> Letters From Whitechapel <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59959/letters-whitechapel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59959/letters-whitechapel</a>

R&P 013 | Kylie Turner (General Manager, The Rook & Pawn) plays FunEmployed

The Rook &amp; Pawncast brings you inside one of the first board game cafes in the Southeast. Tim and Justin bring you stories from inside the cafe, under appreciated titles on the shelf and play games with local celebrities from in and around Athens, GA

No surprise here I am enjoying this podcast.  Love hearing about the new games, especially the party games.  Also love hearing the guests and what they are up to in and around Athens.  Keep up the good work!

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