Episode 719: The Meeple’s Court Live in Madison

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Beth says that her friend, Aaron, “broke” their favorite board game by working too hard to “optimize gameplay.” The way Aaron plays is just NO FUN, says Beth! But Aaron says that identifying systems IS fun! Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Plus! Swift Justice cases about plant propagation containers and the pronunciation of the word, “hammock.”

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Tiny glass jars with plants in them on a windowsill

Darcy's plants and jars

Tiny glass jars with plants in them on a large shelving unit

Darcy's plants and jars

Darcy's plants and jars

Darcy's jars

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John Hodgman

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Jesse Thorn

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Daniel Arón Speer

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Episode 719: The Meeple’s Court Live in Madison

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Episode 719