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Welcome dedicated listener!  The rumors of our demise have been greatly exaggerated.  Now that life is starting to balance out again, the lads have some time to pontificate on some random acts of definitely not out of date subjects.  The episode starts out almost like there was a plan, then slowly devolves into a standard episode.  Thanks for your patience, and for listening!

Welcome to episode 202!  We tried to write this summary into a palindrome but we're not that good.  We talk today about the latest almanac released into the environment. After that, Drew talks a bit about the recent addition to the SCARs tournament series, the Texas Titantic Titan Tussle.  Thanks for listening!

Thanks for taking the time!  In this year end episode, the crew makes a very solid effort at decoding the Eurobowl rule set whilst trying to stay on task.  Part two reviews the Iowa Tournament Series year one results and as always, we listen to our cheering fans!  

Welcome to Episode 200!  Can you believe we've hit 200 Episodes?  Thank you for listening all this time!   Hopefully you'll stick around after this episode....

Welcome to episode 199 and thanks for listening!  The team take some time to speculate on the Nova announcement of the new Chaos Dwarf rosters.  In Part Two, Tim and Chance talk through their Gen Con Tourney and Drew talks about the recent Texas Open BB tourneys.  It's been awhile, but we're glad you're here.

Welcome to Episode 198 - Today the fellas walk through this year's Three Die Brawl and Braft, held over Father's Day weekend in June at Critical Hit Games in Iowa City Iowa....Listen to tales of daring do and high adventure as Chance and Tim recap the highlights of both tournaments whilst Drew tries to keep from having to edit too much.  Thanks for listening.

Welcome to Episode 197 - A Special Guest graces the Three Die Block studio as Steve L., tournament organizer for the Spike! Major held in beautiful Vancouver Canada.  Listen in as the lads pick Steve's brain about how to run a Major whilst poking fun at one another.  Part two deals with nothing but the FAQs and those crazy cheering fans.  Thanks for listening.

Welcome to Episode 196!  Today, the lads take you through a primer on this year's Three Die Brawl and Braft, happening at Critical Hit Games in Iowa City IA.  Learn the ins and outs of how to run a tournament adequately, with the occasional blood bowl discussion thrown in!   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to episode 195!  You should have gnome the lads would give you their perspective on the most recent team introduced, The Gnomes.  Dar himself would be proud as the team breaks down all the magical goodness of these woodland scamps.  Stick around to hear an update about the Clash for Cash, as well as some Cheering fans.  Thanks for listening

From our friendly AI: Summary: The conversation covers the Aerial Ascension Tournament, a ing-centric Blood Bowl tournament. The tournament featured a variety of teams, including elves, vampires, dwarves, and Amazons. The winner of the tournament was an Amazon team, while the runner-up was a high elf team. The tournament also had a special award for the best theme, which went to a human team called the Baby Griff Daycare. Overall, the tournament showcased the different strategies and builds that can be successful in a ing-focused tournament. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss pitch clearing and tournament etiquette. They debate whether pursuing a pitch clear is acceptable and whether the winning player should immediately score or give their opponent a chance. They also touch on the topic of stalling and how it can be seen as a breach of etiquette. The hosts then discuss the use of confusing models and the importance of clear communication in tournaments. Finally, they talk about the challenges of dealing with rule confusion and the role of the tournament organizer in resolving disputes. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss tournament etiquette and the role of the tournament organizer. They emphasize the importance of respecting the TO's rulings and the need for a unified focal point for rulings. They also explore the creation of custom star players and the challenges of balancing their power. The hosts suggest alternative approaches to custom star players, such as using unique star players for charity tournaments or implementing a Build-A-Critter system. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for creativity and balance when introducing custom elements to tournaments. In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of Critter Bear Stare and the possibility of a contest where participants can submit critter shells. They also talk about the tournaments and the progress of their local league. The pros and cons of star players at tournaments are explored, and the current standings of the league are shared. The hosts mention the Zlerpi Bowl and invite listeners to come up with a catchy acronym for their Iowa tournament series. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay off the sidelines and a thank you to the listeners.

Welcome to Episode 193!  A new year brings in some new resolutions from the Three Die Block team!  Listen as the guys talk about what they want to see in the new year for our favorite game.  In Part two, adjustment to some existing rules are on deck as the fellas review the most recent FAQ released.  Finally, a walk through the CHG finals and a word from our cheering fans....Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 192!  The lads review Spike 16 and discuss the all new Vampire roster and provide a quick tournament recap of the recent Red Tide Charity event!   We saved the puns for the podcast itself!  Thanks for listening!

The lads review the World Cup and discuss in detail the ins and outs of their performance for that most wonderful of tournaments.  Check us out!

Episode 190 finds the crew review their Gen Con 2023 experience and talk through their Alicante rosters in prep for the 2023 World Cup!  Safe travels and thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 189 - Today, the lads put on their lab coats and discuss, pretend to be blood bowl team designers, and deliver up some new teams by assembling some random sprues in a new segment we call, Two Sprue Brew.  After that, a brief review of the FAQ, a synopsis of the leagues and a chat with our Cheering Fans. As always, thanks for listening.

Welcome to Episode 188!  June's right around the corner and that means Three Die Brawl weekend is upon us. In this episode, the lads talk through both the Three Die Brawl and Critter's Cups tournaments the weekend of 6/10.  Thanks for listening.

Welcome to episode 187!  This month's episode features an interview from the Council of Thrud, Dan N.   He tells us all about this year's Thrudball, the example all charity Blood Bowl tournaments should strive.   Thanks for listening!

Goblins may have had something to do with the delay in March's podcast.  This go, the lads discuss the best blood bowl team ever (no bribes changed hands, honestly!), the Goblins.  Listen to the reasons why you should play the best team ever!

Welcome to Episode 185!  Today the Maker's Mark of Blood Bowl brings to you a series of questions meant to puzzle and tease your brain.  Do you agree with Chance's Assorted Nonsene, or do you miss more product reviews?????  In part two we talk about the match play guide and then talk through our leagues and Cheering Fans....thanks for listening.

Welcome to Episode 184 Chummers!   The lads dig themselves out of the snow to deliver a Yuletide review of the November 2022 FAQ.   They'll crack open some eggnog and unwrap some of the updated stars from the 2022 Almanac then take a ski trip through the local leagues and the fan favorite Cheering Fans.  Bundle up Buttercups, the show's about to start.