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Diplomacy Games

Comedy

The podcast about playing the strategy game Diplomacy face to face and online. Visit DiplomacyGames.com for more info and shownotes.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

The podcast about playing the strategy game Diplomacy face to face and online. Visit DiplomacyGames.com for more info and shownotes.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Diplomacy weapons of choice

4/22/2024
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handball_(schoolyard_game) Venue: Maniax and then Brew, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Ken: Maniax Mead and Stone and Wood Pacific Ale Gavin: Two to the Valley pale ale by Newstead Brewery and a Don Ramon tempranillo Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:20:29

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Melbourne Open 2024

3/8/2024
The guys discuss their latest face to face tournament, the Melbourne Open and have an around the card table discussion with many great players. Plus Ken's shoe story. Enjoy! Intro Card table chat around Melbourne Open and player experiences Aunty Donna Airport Tournament wrap-up (BONUS shoe story) Venue: The Taphouse (Melbourne Airport) and Andrew Goff's place, Melbourne Drinks of choice: Ken: Stomping Ground red ale by the Taphouse and so, so many Gavin: Stomping Ground pale ale zero alcohol and many, many more Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.
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Interview with Zach Moore about NADF

2/29/2024
The guys interview Zach Moore about all things NADF. Plus we talk our online games. Intro Interview with Zach Moore about NADF Around the grounds Venue: The Prince Regent & the Dark Red Wine Bar, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Ken: Young Henry's XPA and Moretti Lager (from Italy) Gavin: Balter XPA and a Primitovo from Apulgia, Italy Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:09:19

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Interview with Chris Brand about DipCon 2024

1/25/2024
The guys interview Chris Brand about the upcoming 2024 DipCon/Cascadia Open in Vancouver. Plus we talk upcoming tournaments and our online games. Intro episode 2 Interview with Chris Brand Diplomacy chat Around the grounds play the new South of Sahara variantEuropa Renovatio game Venue: The Gresham & Rothwell's, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Ken: Cooper's Sparkling Ale from South Australia and Wilder gluten free pale ale Gavin: Capa Sigle Tempranillo from Castilla la Mancha in Spain and a 2018 Bordeaux Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:34:07

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Catch up interview with Umbletheheap & a smidge of Christmas

12/24/2023
After almost 4 years the guys bring back creator and publisher of the Diplomacy Briefing, Umbletheheap, to see where the weekly email newsletter is at and where it's going. Plus we award the end of year Best Player award between each other, the new South of Sahara variant and progress on the Big Stick Diplomacy variant. Intro episode 14. Interview with Umbletheheap Diplomacy Briefing Diplomacy chat New variant - South of Sahara South of Sahara Variant development update: Big Stick Diplomacy Henry Kissinger update Bronze Age Diplomacy play testing vDiplomacyvariant page Venue: Embassy Hotel, Alice and Red Queen Gin, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Ken: Black Haze stout infused with egg nog, Sundance Surprise, Ritual and Ceremonies Gavin: Black Hops Goat hazy IPA, Buffalo Trace on the rocks, barrel aged Negroni Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:02:07:53

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Kissinger & Diplomacy + Interview with Sascha Heylmann

11/30/2023
The guys interview Sascha Heylmann who they met and played at WDC. Plus we address the myth of Diplomacy being the favorite game of Henry Kissinger... unfortunately surprisingly timely. Intro Interview with Sascha Heylmann contact usvDiplomacy Diplomacy news and chat Brother Bored’s Diplomacy Dojo podcast PlayDip recently being hacked Venue: Press Club, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Ken: Valley Hops hazy IPA Gavin: The house cabernet sauvignon. Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:49:52

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Interview with Bradley Grace

9/24/2023
The guys interview Bradley Grace about his love of Diplomacy. Plus they discuss a great new variant devised on a mini bus in rural Thailand and their online games. Intro Interview with Bradley Grace A great new variant? Around the grounds Ancient Mediterranean gameImperial gameAmerican Conflict game Venue: Antico, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Ken: Stone & Wood pale ale Gavin: A glass of Italian montepulciano (missed the name of the vineyard when ordering) Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or buy the guys a drink, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:15:14

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Interview with Jamal Blakkarly, 2023 World Diplomacy Champion

8/26/2023

Duration:02:25:07

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Face to Face with Reily Chapman

8/13/2023
With the guys about to head off to WDC in Bangkok, they play a face to face game & discuss their learnings to apply. Plus updates on their podcast listener game and new variants in development at vDip. Intro Chat with Reily Chapman on their face to face game in Brisbane previously on the show as Macca Diplomacy talk Around the grounds podcast listener game based on Nine Dash LineNew Zealand amongst Maori tribes by Porter ZachAmerican Conflict gameImperial Diplomacy game Venue: Prince Consort, Finn McCools & the Gatsby Lounge, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Balter XPA, Guiness and 150 Lashes pale ale Amby: Torbruk Woodcutter's shiraz, Guiness and St Hallet’s Faith shiraz Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:45:30

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Interview about WDC Bangkok 2023 with Andrew Goff and Lei Saarlainen

7/13/2023
With just a month until the first World Diplomacy Championship in Asia we catchup with organisers Andrew Goff and Lei Saarlainen about WDC Bangkok 2023, plus lots more. Intro Interview about WDC Bangkok with Andrew Goff and Lei Saarlainen Diplomacy chat Around the grounds https://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=55953https://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=55953https://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=56035#gamePanelhttps://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=55996 Venue: Babylon, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: 150 Lashes pale ale Amby: Kaesler shiraz from the Barossa Valley Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:02:01:01

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Even longer between drinks

6/2/2023
Kaner & Amby catch up to discuss the upcoming new official board game rules, their game with podcast listeners and much more. Intro New board game rules & face to face Around the grounds vDipanonymous gameWorld War IV Venue: Miss Demeanor, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Black Hops pale ale Amby: Tscharke’s Shiraz, Shiraz, Shiraz from the Barossa Valley Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:09:22

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Long time between drinks

4/3/2023
Lots of stuff been happening in the guys' lives, so they catch up to discuss the game. Intro jail breaked versionEngland got off Great Britain Cold War Redux (a 4 player version)Nine-Dash Line.South of the Sahara variantCzechoslovak legion creating havoc in central RussiaMistletoe Grinding Shoepolish Mudcake game Venue: Criterion Hotel and Before + After, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Great Northern lager and Black Hops session ale Amby: Balter XPA, Pepperjack Shiraz from the Barossa Valley and Lato Wild West red blend Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:21:21

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Interview with Noam Brown from Meta

1/29/2023
The guys interview Noam Brown from Meta about all the things you don't know about Cicero. Plus a good old Diplomacy chat. Intro Interview with Noam Brown from Meta DBNMeta's own videosfirstsecondScience.orgMeta's page on the projectCaptainMeme's video Diplomacy Chat WDC Bangkok website Venue: Green Beacon Brewery and Newstead Social, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Apple cider by Green Beacon Brewery and Your Mum's Fav lager by Young Henry's Amby: Windjammer IPA by Green Beacon Brewery and West Cape Howe tempranillo from Margaret River in Western Australia Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! *** Remember if you know something about how WordPress works and can help the guys, get in touch!!! *** Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:55:14

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The 2022 Christmas Diplomacy Trivia Show

12/23/2022
The guys celebrate the festive season with Round 2 of Diplomacy Trivia, some Christmas gift giving and much, much more. Intro Christmas gifts and Diplomacy chat Around the grounds ChatGPT Venue: Brewdog, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Hazy Jane Pale Ale and Gateway to Helles Pilsner from Brewdog Amby: Brewdog IPA from Brewdog and Willie Smith's Organic Apple Cider Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! *** Remember if you know something about how WordPress works and can help the guys, get in touch!!! *** Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:47:42

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Interview with Stephen Agar on Dip zines, the Variant Bank and much more

11/20/2022
The guys interview Stephen Agar, creator of the Diplomacy Archive for zines and the Variant Bank, on getting back into the hobby. Plus the guys talk cheese and languages. Oh and their games too. Intro Interview with Stephen Agar Diplomacy ArchiveVariant Bankreach out to him by email Around the grounds a Germany 1648 game Venue: Greenglass, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Pipsqueak cider from Little Creatures, Freemantle Amby: Château La Reyne Malbec from Cahors , France Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! *** Remember if you know something about how WordPress works and can help the guys, get in touch!!! *** Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:02:03:22

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vDip & webDip love match? An interview with Kestas

10/22/2022
The guys interview Kestas about his suggested options for how vDip and webDip could better work together or possibly merge. Plus how their games are going. Intro Interview with Kestas on vDip and webDip Diplomacy chat Mandate of Heaven back in podcast episode 105 Zeus 5 gameA Modern Europe gameRinasciemento game Venue: Dutch Courage Officers' Mess, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Stone & Wood Pacific Ale Amby: Zilzie shiraz from the Barossa Valley, South Australia Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! *** Remember if you know something about how WordPress works and can help the guys, get in touch!!! *** Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:02:04:20

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Interview with BlueDog on rediscovering Diplomacy

9/18/2022
The guys interview BlueDog, an old school Diplomacy player who got back into the game after many decades. Plus Diplomacy chat, entering the Australian Podcast Awards and more drinking. Intro Interview with BlueDog WWIV sealanes gameWhen Diplomacy Fails interview with Zack Twamley Diplomacy talk 2022 Australian Podcast AwardsCraiyon Around the grounds Europa Renovatio gamesfavourite variantsBaron von Powell's College of Cardinals variant Venue: Mongrel, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Rad Ale, Seeker Brewery in Wooloongong in New South Wales Amby: Hop, Skip & Jump Indian Pale Ale, Aether Brewery in Brisbane and Tscharke Shiraz from the Barossa Valley in South Australia Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:51:39

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Interview with Traci Brown on detecting deception

8/20/2022
The guys interview Traci Brown, leading expert in detecting deception using body language. Plus two new variant maps are making the rounds. Kaner keeps on winning. And Amby screws up the tech. Intro Interview with Traci Brown expert Traci Brown21 Day Body Language Makeover seriesfraud spottingHow to Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity TheftTruth, Lies and CoverupsBodyLanguageTrainer.com Diplomacy chat and news Cold War ReduxSpeed Europa Kaner has soloed another gamePirates variantZach TwamleyThirty Years War podcast seriesnew Europa Renovatio game Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:54:30

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Interview with Joren on Diplomacy maps

7/10/2022
The guys interview Joren, one of the Diplicity app's incredible map creators. They talk all things Diplomacy maps. Plus all the cool updates over at webDiplomacy will blow your mind. And Kaner picks on Amby's 1066 variant. Intro & webDiplomacy awesomeness play.webdiplomacy.net Interview with Joren on Diplomacy maps Diplicitytrampolinebears Classic mapMartin Bruse with Diplicity click the "$" symbol Diplicity Discord community 1066 variant talk 1066 variantReach out of you can give us a hand Venue: The Charles & Exhibition, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: 3 Bolt Pale Ale from Brisbane and Dreaming of Sunshine Californian IPA by Ranger Brewery Amby: Lino Ramble Vinaly Shiraz from the McLaren Vale in South Australia and Dreaming of Sunshine Californian IPA by Ranger Brewery Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:50:55

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Interview with Tejas Patel from DARPA

6/26/2022
The guys interview Tejas Patel, who is DARPA's the project lead for SHADE: an AI research initiative using Diplomacy to better understand the nuance of communication intent behind actions. Plus the guys games and how does a famous UK Diplomacy player get himself a novice rank in Australia's Diplomacy association. Intro Interview with Tejas Patel from DARPA Diplomacy/Shade article in Military + Aerospace Electronics magazineDARPA to visit their website Around the grounds standard Classic game he's bought into as TurkeyKnown World 901 game of Kaner's that just finishedDAANZ (Diplomacy Association of Australia and New Zealand) master points Venue: Leonard's, Brisbane Drinks of choice: Kaner: Ballistic IPA in Brisbane Amby: Parker Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra in Victoria Just a reminder you can support the show by giving it 5 stars on iTunes or Stitcher. And don't forget if you want to help pay off the audio equipment... or get the guys more drunk, you can also donate at Patreon, plus you get extra podcast episodes! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe so you get the latest Diplomacy Games episodes straight to your phone. Thanks as always to Dr Dan aka "The General" for his rockin' intro tune.

Duration:01:28:18