Author Archives: Jim Muratzki

Here’s a remotely recorded episode from July 2020 (!), where we’re joined in snowmageddon by Walter Scott. He brings a wide variety of games from story telling to quiet contemplation, and along the way we talk about how he grew up in Traverse City, went from Medieval French poetry to ancient Roman exposition to EnglishContinue reading “Walter Scott: Magister”

In this remotely recorded episode, Michael Carter comes to Snowmageddon from Iowa, bringing some heavier, longer economics-oriented games with him. “And why not?” he asks, if you’re going to be stuck for a while? We talk about the origins of his love of math, games and tech; how travel gives context; advice on who toContinue reading “Michael Carter: Global Economist”

Corbin Wagner braves the inconsistency of the interwebs to join us in Snowmageddon! Recorded in the depth of stay-at-home, we talk about family gaming, moving to go to school, professional wrestling tryouts, social work and the games old and new that he would like to bring to Snowmageddon, among other things. Listen to the episodeContinue reading “Corbin Wagner: Thinker”

Emily Halls comes to snowmageddon from down state in our first remotely recorded episode. We talk about growing into games through family time, the Spartan Marching Band, Orff instruments and elementary music education, sewing as community service and some great games, among other things. Listen to the episode with Emily Halls here. Here are theContinue reading “Emily Halls: Teacher”

Bastien Le Guen visits snowmageddon with a global perspective. We talk about growing up in France, becoming and being a master hairstylist, playing (American) football, emigrating to the US, and go deep on the games he’s chosen. Listen to the episode with Bastien Le Guen here. Here are the games Bastien chose: Trickerion, 2015, designedContinue reading “Bastien Le Guen: Traveller”

David “Next Time” Noller comes to snowmageddon armed with deep knowledge of his games and some great stories. We talk about becoming a teacher and teaching with games, travelling and chaperoning, making time for reading, playing baritone sax and being in the same ensemble as your kids, and, of course, local beer. Oh, and asContinue reading “David Noller: Storyteller”

Jessica Parent brings a pile of games to snowmageddon, and we talk about some. We also discuss life as a medical social worker, how games can be a healthy hobby, baking, walking and the interesting crowd she generously manages Saturdays at Tabletop Underground. Listen to the episode with Jessica Parent here. Here are the gamesContinue reading “Jessica Parent: Helper”

In this episode, Abigail Fraass gets caught up in snowmageddon. Don’t let her youthfulness fool you: Abby can keep up with anyone when the most strategic and complex brain-burners come out at game night. And with more joy and humor than some of us old guys. We discuss her moves around the planet and beginningsContinue reading “Abigail Fraass: Wonder Kid”

Though she she says she’d have to be kidnapped to go, Kate Homminga joins us in snowmageddon. We talk about her early life in many places, writing, being a master cake baker, and homeschooling her kids (that is, being amazing in lots of ways). In addition to the four games, Kate offers her recommended gamesContinue reading “Kate Homminga: Renaissance Mom”

Eric Benac joins the discussion in snowmageddon. We discuss his start with tabletop games, hear how a day and a project or two goes for a freelance writer, get some insight on what games mean to several cultures, and do a little traveling and exploring, too. Listen to the episode with Eric Benac here. ListenContinue reading “Eric Benac: Words & Music”