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Sep 28, 2026 · 3:53:56
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 46:19
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Sep 23, 2026 · 59:50
This week, Mike and Damien talk about mechanics from other games and past editions that you could add to your games. From Clocks, to refocus, and more! Social media…
Sep 23, 2026 · 57:38
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between!So please sit back and give a…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:08:58
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Sep 16, 2026 · 58:52
This week, Damien and Mike talk about specific tactics you can use as players to keep your GM on your toes. From combat, to social situations, we provide examples and suggestions…
Sep 14, 2026 · 2:05:40
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek:…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:06:14
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 59:18
This week, Mike and Damien talk about specific tactics you can use as a GM to better challenge your PCs. From the ground up, we talk about everything from the Terrain to the…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:24:58
Its time for the annual ThisWeekInGeek Back To School/Work Fall Gift Guide Special! So please sit back and give a listen! There's likely something for everyone in this…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:16:50
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Sep 2, 2026 · 58:46
This week, Damien and Mike talk about finding a new group for the new term, and some advice on some dos and don’ts of navigating your new friendships. Social media…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:28:41
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:17:31
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Aug 26, 2026 · 59:15
This week Mike and Damien talk support heroes; from healers to hackers and more. We talk about our experiences with playing support type characters and where we get our…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:19:42
Its that time of year again and the TWIG Crew are back to discuss 2026 Gamescom Opening Night Live & Ubisoft's Heroes Of Might & Magic 3 Remake Early Preview Hands-On…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:03:19
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:03:16
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
Aug 20, 2026 · 45:38
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Aug 19, 2026 · 58:35
This week, Damien and Mike talk about player buy in and homework. Are you looking for ways to get your players to do their required reading? Are you having a hard time getting…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:24:14
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Star Trek V & Star Trek VI)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:51:41
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Aug 12, 2026 · 51:43
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:01:42
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Star Trek III & Star Trek IV! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:15:00
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Aug 5, 2026 · 58:58
This week Mike and Damien talk about dragons. From Smaug to Falcor we talk about our favourite tactics, and types of dragons. Have your dragons been more like flying lizards than…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:11:47
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss James Cameron's Avatar Franchise! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" -…
Aug 2, 2026 · 1:15:41
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Jul 30, 2026 · 54:42
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:06:28
In this episode of the Prototype the TWIG Crew sat down for a free flowing extended review and discussion of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced! Beware that spoilers…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:00:25
This week, Damien and Mike talk about experiences with problem players, and some suggestions on how to deal with them. From powergamers, to disruptive forces, we sit down and…
Jul 27, 2026 · 41:00
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Intersteller (2014)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social Alex "The…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:23:21
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jul 22, 2026 · 45:51
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Intersteller (2014)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social Alex "The…
Jul 21, 2026 · 51:15
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Jul 16, 2026 · 50:20
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jul 15, 2026 · 58:52
Today Mike and Damien are talking about ways you can make your low level PC feel like the heroes they are meant to be! From mooks to the rule of cool, we talk about different…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:04:16
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
Jul 9, 2026 · 55:45
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Jul 9, 2026 · 38:22
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jul 8, 2026 · 59:05
Damien and Mike sit down to talk Loot this week. Ways to make it more impactful, relevant, and interesting. Tune in to level up your loot table game. Social media…
Jul 2, 2026 · 51:33
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jul 2, 2026 · 51:14
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek:…
Jun 25, 2026 · 36:14
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:14:27
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek:…
Jun 24, 2026 · 58:55
This week Mike and Damien talk about ways to make your character more than some numbers on a sheet. From Backstories to in game goals, we give you some tools to bring your…
Jun 22, 2026 · 32:08
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films. This time, the crew sat down to discuss Strippers…
Jun 18, 2026 · 57:32
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jun 17, 2026 · 58:56
This Week, Damien and Mike talk about Sidequests; why they are important, and how you can use them to bring your PCs into your world. Come listen and gain your weekly point of…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:34:08
Its that time of year again and the TWIG Crew are back to discuss Summer Game Fest/Not-E3 2026 in its entirety! Your Geekmasters: Alex "The Producer" -…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:04:26
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jun 10, 2026 · 38:39
Its that time of year again and the TWIG Crew are back to discuss our Summer Game Fest/Not-E3 Indie Games, Exodus, Xbox, and Nintendo Direct Showcases! Show Links:…
Jun 10, 2026 · 58:27
This week, Mike and Damien talk about integrating Magic into your games. How does it work? How does it interact with your world, and with technology? Suggestions for these things…
Jun 6, 2026 · 1:05:29
Its that time of year again and the TWIG Crew are back to discuss our Summer Game Fest/Not-E3 Indie Showcases & the main SGF Show! Your Geekmasters: Alex "The Producer" -…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:05:02
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films. This time, Mike, Ken, David and Adam are going…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:05:36
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Jun 3, 2026 · 59:04
This week, Damien and Mike Talk BBEGs. From design to influence, they cover ways to make your BBEG more memorable. Tune in for tips to level up your bad guys, and make them more…
Jun 3, 2026 · 54:24
Its that time of year again and the TWIG Crew are back to discuss our Summer Game Fest/Not-E3 Indie Showcases & Sony State Of Play! Your Geekmasters: Alex "The Producer" -…
Jun 3, 2026 · 48:55
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between!So please sit back and give a…
May 29, 2026 · 1:03:22
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Supernova (2000) & Sunshine (2007)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" -…
May 28, 2026 · 41:42
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
May 27, 2026 · 59:04
This week, Mike and Damien talk about making your backstories more impactful. They also create a quick example of a backstory that will give any GM plenty of things to work with.…
May 26, 2026 · 1:11:41
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek: -…
May 26, 2026 · 58:33
Its that time of year again and the TWIG Crew are back to discuss our Summer Game Fest/Not-E3 podcast schedule and some predictions of what we might see in June! Your…
May 22, 2026 · 58:15
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
May 21, 2026 · 1:05:14
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
May 19, 2026 · 1:21:53
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
May 15, 2026 · 1:19:42
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Virus (1999) & Screamers (1995)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" -…
May 14, 2026 · 50:35
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
May 13, 2026 · 58:36
This week, Damien and Mike talk homebrew. Why we like it, why we don’t, and how to make it balanced. They also revisit the arctic prison while coming up with a new home brew…
May 12, 2026 · 39:25
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
May 8, 2026 · 1:43:50
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
May 7, 2026 · 1:02:56
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
May 6, 2026 · 58:47
This week Mike and Damien talk Horror tropes and how to add them to your games. From Friday the 13th to Alien, and even the False Hydra; this week has plenty of suggestions for…
May 4, 2026 · 1:41:33
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek: -…
May 2, 2026 · 1:07:46
In this episode the crew sat down to discuss Project Hail Mary (2026)! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.social Alex…
May 1, 2026 · 2:02:30
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films. This time, the TWIG Crew sat down to discuss the…
May 1, 2026 · 28:37
It's time for a new TWIG Fan Service Interview! This time, Alex "The Producer'" sits down to talk with Carl-Edwin Michel the Creator & Executive Producer of The Canadian Game…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:49:40
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Apr 29, 2026 · 58:44
This week, Damien and Mike talk fantasy. What makes for High fantasy? How about low fantasy? The answers to those questions and more are contained within! Social media…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:59:37
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek: -…
Apr 26, 2026 · 1:23:14
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films. This time, Ken, David and Adam enter a space where…
Apr 24, 2026 · 2:19:20
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:04:33
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Apr 22, 2026 · 58:27
This week, Mike and Damien re-visit the white collar jail they made in a previous episode as they talk dungeon ecology. Unsure of what monsters to put in your dungeon or cave? If…
Apr 20, 2026 · 54:13
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Apr 18, 2026 · 1:13:06
Random Access Memory or TWIG RAM is our shoot from the hip media agnostic discussion podcast. Join Birdman, Ken, David, and Adam as we discuss media we’ve consumed either off the…
Apr 16, 2026 · 54:36
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Apr 15, 2026 · 58:40
After a wonderful weekend at Gryphcon, Damien and Mike talk about their experiences, convention games, and table-top nuclear war! Damien talks about their first experience with…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:27:29
In this episode the TWIG Crew sat down to discuss Q1 of 2026 and the current state of gaming! Show Notes: Your Geekmasters: Mike "The Birdman" -…
Apr 13, 2026 · 2:06:45
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek: -…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:05:31
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Apr 8, 2026 · 58:19
Looking for the perfect gift for the GM in your group? Maybe a gamers birthday is coming up? Listen in this week as Mike and Damien talk TTRPG gifts! We cover a wide variety from…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:13:11
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films.This time, Ken, David and Adam are heading back to…
Apr 4, 2026 · 1:25:07
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films.This time, Ken, David and Adam are heading back to…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:01:55
Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in…
Apr 1, 2026 · 59:14
This week, Damien and Mike chat about games they would like to play, from Rifts to Cyberpunk, and from AD&D 2e to DragonBall, and more. If you are looking for something new to…
Mar 30, 2026 · 52:37
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite! This week in geek: -…
Mar 30, 2026 · 32:31
TurdOrTreasure is ThisWeekInGeek's dedicated review show covering everything from games to movies to tv to electronics and everything between! So please sit back and give a…
Mar 28, 2026 · 58:43
ThisWeekInGeek’s Loose Cannon is our all around movies podcast covering the weird, wild, or sometimes nostalgic world of films.This time, Ken, David and Adam are heading back to…
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