The Staying In Podcast - four pals talk video games, board games, movies, and nonsense
Comedy
Join four lifelong friends on this award-nominated comedy podcast about board games, video games, comicbooks, movies, TV and more; uncovering the hidden indie gems you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, and diving deep into the franchises you already know and love.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
Join four lifelong friends on this award-nominated comedy podcast about board games, video games, comicbooks, movies, TV and more; uncovering the hidden indie gems you’ll wonder how you ever lived without, and diving deep into the franchises you already know and love.
Twitter:
@stayinginpod
Language:
English
Contact:
07752744254
Episodes
The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, Escape Academy, and Kiri-ai: The Duel - Ep195
3/14/2024
Big reviews of escape room video game Escape Academy by Coin Crew Games and Ravensburger’s Tolkien-em-up The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, plus thoughts on MugenGaming’s Kiri-ai: The Duel. All that, and many more…? on Ep195.
00:00 - The sanctity of the line and mildly threatening birthday songs
08:50 - Escape Academy
23:29 - Another one indoctrinated
26:23 - The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game
47:38 - Kiri-ai: The Duel
1:02:34 - See you at AireCon 2024!
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:06:47
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Beacon Patrol, and Sexy Battle Wizards - Ep194
2/29/2024
Reviews of the criminally good District Noir and cosy-coastguard-em-up Beacon Patrol from Pandasaurus, an early peek at the retro-tinged horror from Headware Games’ Hollowbody, the superb search action of Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and spending a sultry couple of hours with Grant Howitt’s Sexy Battle Wizards. All that, and the bleep button, on Ep194.
02:37 - Sexy Battle Wizards
17:14 - District Noir
26:05 - Beacon Patrol
33:52 - Hollowbody
46:00 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
58:07 - FAQ it, or…?
On this episode were Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:08:09
Thunder Road: Vendetta, Cyberpunk 2077, Shifting Stones - Ep193
2/14/2024
We kick off by precisely defining “a Tesco”, then it’s board game reviews of Shifting Stones (Gamewright) and Thunder Road: Vendetta (Restoration Games), and from the world of video games it’s thoughts on Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red) and Inscryption (Daniel Mullins Games). All that, and snowboarding, on Ep193.
00:00 - The definition of Tesco
04:52 - Shifting Stones
10:49 - Dutch Blitz (again)
14:41 - Thunder Road: Vendetta
25:38 - Cyberpunk 2077
43:51 - Inscryption
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:03:14
Lorcana, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Saltburn - Ep192
1/31/2024
We dive deep into the Rise of the Floodborn and The First Chapter sets for Disney Lorcana from Ravensburger, twist and turn with Saltburn, and marvel at Super Mario Bros. Wonder. All that, and après Pete, on Ep192.
00:00 - A mystery holiday
12:42 - Disney Lorcana - The First Chapter and Rise of the Floodborn
33:19 - Saltburn
45:48 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder
59:52 - The Top 10 Extreme Sports
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:05:21
Star Trek: Resurgence, Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition, and That’s Not a Hat! - Ep191
1/14/2024
Reviews of adorable worker placement Cardboard Alchemy’s Flamecraft, infuriating memory bluffing game That's Not a Hat! from Ravensburger, the mighty and massive Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition from Vlaada Chvátil and WizKids, classic competitive card game Dutch Blitz, and the brilliant narrative-driven adventure Star Trek: Resurgence from Dramatic Labs.
All that, and a body pillow, on Ep191.
00:00 - Nobody puts Kris in the corner... except Kris
07:33 - Flamecraft
10:40 - That's Not a Hat!
17:24 - Dutch Blitz
22:28 - Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition
39:57 - Star Trek: Resurgence
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:04:19
Bluey, Blue Eyed Samurai, and The Case of the Golden Idol - Ep190
12/31/2023
Staying In’s top 5 favourite things that we read, played, watched, and generally “discovered” in 2023 is the huge topic we try and tackle as 2024 rolls in.
00:00 - Kris' package
04:32 - Resolutions
10:51 - The Incal
15:52 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
20:10 - The Dark Forest
22:35 - Eega
27:43 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
30:40 - The Decagon House Murders
33:51 - Twilight Imperium: Third Edition
35:36 - Bluey
38:37 - Blue Eyed Samurai
43:16 - How To with John Wilson
50:03 - The Last of Us
54:35 - The Fall of the House of Usher
56:09 - Marvel’s Midnight Suns
59:45 - The Case of the Golden Idol
01:02:24 - Only Murders in the Building
01:06:23 - The Bear
01:09:48 - The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth
01:11:59 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves
01:14:56 - Conclusion
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:19:57
The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Killer Trails - Ep189
12/14/2023
Heading off on a long journey with The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom, wandering down the path with Killer Trails, and telling tales with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.
All that, and 2023’s Secret Santa, on Ep189.
00:00 - Grip it and Rip It
03:48 - Secret Santa Gift #1
09:10 - Killer Trails
18:18 - Secret Santa Gift #2
23:08 - The Lord of the Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom
42:55 - Secret Santa Gift #3
47:57 - The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
1:05:36 - Secret Santa Gift #4
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:15:16
The Marvels, General Orders: World War II, and Davy Jones’ Locker: The Kraken Wakes - Ep188
12/1/2023
Jumping deep into Davy Jones' Locker: The Kraken Wakes after PudKat Games’ successful Kickstarter, the warboys scope out Osprey Games’ General Orders: World War II, going intergalactic with The Marvels, and the incredible Mints or Mince from Big Potato Games.
All that, and a lot of talk about potatoes, on Ep188.
00:00 - Eating Toffee Potatoes (aka Caramelised Danish Potatoes) and decadent roasties.
06:56 - The horrors of eating in your first year of University
09:46 - Davy Jones' Locker: The Kraken Wakes
26:04 - The Marvels
39:33 - General Orders: World War II
55:56 - Mints or Mince
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:06:09
Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1, Jokkmokk: The Winter Market, and Fly Home! - Ep187
11/14/2023
We get scammed by sellers on Temu counterfeiting boardgames by “Oink Games”, “Hasbro”, and “Mattel”, get roleplaying with Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1 from Hachette, sip tea at Davenports of Cheshire, go shopping at Jokkmokk: The Winter Market from WizKids, and Fly Home! and Fish 'n' Flip with Helvetiq.
All that, and sunshine during the cold, on Ep187.
00:00 - Winter Summer Holiday
04:12 - Davenports
07:56 - Counterfeit boardgames from sellers on Temu
32:44 - Critical: Sanctuary - Season 1
44:17 - Jokkmokk: The Winter Market
50:16 - Fly Home!
57:01 - Fish 'n' Flip
On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:03:29
The Fall of the House of Usher, EXIT - The Curse of Ophir, and Twilight Imperium - Ep186
10/31/2023
We (unsuccessfully) try and break The Curse, spend 12 full hours playing the epic space opera Twilight Imperium: Third Edition from Fantasy Flight Games, get locked in a puzzling hotel in EXIT - The Curse of Ophir from Nementic Games and USM, and scare ourselves silly with Mike Flanagan’s latest The Fall of the House of Usher.
All that, and Big Selenite, on Ep186.
00:00 - Breaking the Curse #1
08:00 - Twilight Imperium: Third Edition
34:08 - Breaking the Curse #2
36:21 - EXIT - The Curse of Ophir
47:15 - Big Selenite
48:13 - The Fall of the House of Usher
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:04:04
They Cloned Tyrone, Undaunted: Battle of Britain, and Marcel the Shell with Shoes On - Ep185
10/14/2023
We take a trip into the mysterious in the dark sci-fi They Cloned Tyrone, chat about the completely endearing Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and if that weren’t enough, it’s off to war with Undaunted: Battle of Britain from Osprey Games.
All that, and sleeping in Deep Heat, on Ep185.
00:00 - Hugo’s 3rd but not his 3rd birthday party
07:52 - Kris sleeps in Deep Heat, plus The Cinematic Orchestra
14:41 - They Cloned Tyrone
27:34 - Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
37:54 - Undaunted: Battle of Britain
56:35 - The Fast and the Furious in Japanese
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:03:46
Batman: The Audio Adventures, Monster 12, and Troika! - Ep184
9/30/2023
It is Autumn. We chirp on about Troika! from the Melsonian Arts Council, head back in time to the Stone Age (board game), take a look at the Open and Play series from Kosmos with particular attention centred on Monster 12 and Allie Gator, and try to resist growling “I’m Batman” while chatting about Batman: The Audio Adventures.
All that, and more talk about lawnmowers than is strictly necessary, on Ep184.
00:00 - Slapped by September
03:47 - Troika!
24:13 - Lawnmowers
26:35 - Stone Age
33:26 - Kosmos Open and Play
36:02 - Monster 12
38:27 - Allie Gator
42:57 - Batman: The Audio Adventures
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:01:02
Lacuna, Regicide, Townscaper, and Benji Corless from Osprey Games - Ep183
9/14/2023
Chips. You love them. We love them. This episode talks about them. But when we’re not talking chips, we’re talking: Lacuna, a delightful 2 player abstract game from CMYK; Townscaper, Oskar Stålberg’s relaxing and deeply creative build-em-up; Benji from Osprey's lovely solo recommendations Miru and VOID 1680 AM; and the challenging cooperative deck crawler Regicide from Badgers From Mars. All that, plus hospital radio, on Ep183.
00:00 - A new type of chip, another one bites the dust, and love language
14:37 - Lacuna
27:45 - Townscaper
36:45 - Benji's recommendations
46:22 - Regicide
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Sam (@MrSamTurner), and Benji (@OspreyGames).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:00:39
Barbie, Happy Bee, and Dirty Pig - Ep182
8/31/2023
A globetrotting episode, as the lads head around Bavaria on Segways, including a trip to the legendary FUNtainment, Hofbräuhaus, and Neuschwanstein Castle. Then we get some mucky fun in with Dirty Pig (or Drecksau) from Kosmos, look back at reMEmber from Pegasus Spiele, become one with nature with Happy Bee from Helvetiq and Coiledspring Games, and annoy all the right people with the Barbie movie.
All that, plus a farewell to underwear, on Ep182.
00:00 - An international flavour
03:55 - Hofbräuhaus, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Segways in Bavaria
26:10 - a trip to FUNtainment
33:40 - Dirty Pig or Drecksau
38:22 - reMEmber
44:49 - Happy Bee
48:52 - the Barbie movie
On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:01:57
OXENFREE II: Lost Signals, Diablo IV, and Colin from Accounts - Ep181
8/14/2023
Night School Studio’s OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is a great follow up to the original and is going to serve its fans well, while Blizzard’s own recent sequel - Diablo IV - proves to be the perfect entry into a genre you might have dismissed. And why Colin from Accounts is must-watch comedy TV from Australia that’s deeper than you might initially expect.
00:00 - Tidying up
08:08 - OXENFREE II: Lost Signals
20:32 - Diablo IV
46:08 - Colin from Accounts
56:50 - Outro
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider) and Peter (@XeroXeroXero).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:05:06
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, and Crack List - Ep180
7/31/2023
More Steam Deck chat starts off the show, then it’s off on a photography expedition with Alba: A Wildlife Adventure from ustwo games, plus a trip to the cinema to see Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Back at home it’s board game time with Crack List from Pierre Faucon and Hachette, and Sweet & Spicy from HeidelBÄR Games.
All that, plus childhood classics adapted to the big screen, on Ep180.
00:00 - Why you should buy a Steam Deck
19:36 - Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
32:25 - Crack List
41:18 - Sweet & Spicy
46:46 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
54:52 - Film adaptations of our favourite toys growing up
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:02:27
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Cubitos, and Jury Duty - Ep179
7/15/2023
We start off by ranking the Mission: Impossible films (you will be upset by some of the placings), then get straight into a breakdown of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Then it’s on to Jury Duty - the show, not the obligation - and finally Alderac Entertainment’s push your luck game Cubitos.
All that, plus beige flags, on Ep179, out… NOW!
00:00 - Ranking the Mission: Impossible films
09:11 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
26:50 - Cubitos
42:04 - Jury Duty
52:29 - Beige flags
On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:05:29
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dorfromantik, Block Party, and Emily Neat from Osprey Games - Ep178
7/1/2023
Sipping tea with Honey Badger, getting an Inkling about Osprey Games, having a Block Party with Big Potato, subscribing to LEGO, doubling up on Dorfromantik, and having a swinging time with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, grabby geese.
00:00 - Explaining thunder to a toddler, and a Tolkien marathon
08:53 - Tea Party
17:33 - Inkling
22:51 - Block Party
32:41 - A LEGO subscription box
44:40 - Dorfromantik and Dorfromantik: The Board Game
57:43 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
1:07:35 - What’s next from Osprey
On this episode were Emily (@EmilyNNeat), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:12:22
Spots, Critical Foundation, and Wandering Towers - Ep177
6/14/2023
We kick things off with power washing fantasies and foraging, then try and find hidden wizards with Wandering Towers from Capstone Games, and bury some dice with Spots from CMYK. After that we get gambling with High Society from Osprey Games, and get an introduction to roleplaying with Critical Foundation from Hachette. Plus, Finger smoking.
00:00 - Powerwashing fantasies and foraging
13:13 - Wandering Towers
21:42 - Spots
33:43 - Critical Foundation
51:35 - High Society
On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:05:51
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Bamboo, and Extraordinary - Ep176
5/31/2023
Fading fast? Pop on the latest episode for some high energy geek culture chat; it’s better than coffee!!! (?) We talk The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth from Fantasy Flight Games, Bamboo from Devir, Hungry Monkey from HeidelBÄR Games, Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Extraordinary by Emma Moran. Plus, a hog.
00:00 - Keeping Kris awake
10:46 - Ghost of Tsushima
16:02 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
20:02 - Bamboo
33:39 - The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
43:13 - Hungry Monkey
49:20 - Extraordinary
58:30 - Please Kris, Wake Up
All that, and a hog, with Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), and Sam (@MrSamTurner).
Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about.
Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com
Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.
Duration:01:02:34