The Bob & Angus Show

Road Thieves

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:05:00 -0500

Angus gives The Struggle For Catan a hard time and fumbles around an explanation for Megastar.

Railroads and Scottish Piranhas

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:55:25 -0500

The rail game British Rails of the Empire Builder series launches a distraction over golf. Angus obsesses over the gold in Silverton.

Sheep Valentines

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:40 -0500

Newsrams Bob & Angus take a look at some two player games for Valentines day, such as Rivals for Catan and Elk Fest. Angus also finds romance in Test of Fire and Empire Builder.

Chris Baylis & Methane

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:59:32 -0500

Newsrams Bob & Angus start by answering an email about girls and gaming, then interview Chris Baylis, designer of Station Master. Other games mentioned in today’s show include 1830, The Settlers of Catan, and Alibi.

Clover Receipt

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:14:55 -0500

The next season begins next week! Angus finishes up some business in preparation.

Locked Out

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Bob looks for his game of Candamir and finds Angus shacking up in the studio.

The Bob & Angus Show: Spittoons

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:22:00 -0500

The newsrams almost get the show up and running again.

Pitch Black

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500

The newsrams are left in the dark after last season.

LED Angus

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Bob & Angus wrap up the year, and the season, with a little holiday cheer and a little accident.

Holiday Songs

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Angus shares his holiday insights and his holiday cheer, using the board game London as an example.

Party Habits

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Bob plans his holiday party. Angus makes up his own goals for Empire Builder & expresses his desire to get Automobile Deluxe from Bob for Christmas.

Soft and Fluffy

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Angus gets an earful from a caller as he and Bob report on some changes for the board game Lords of Vegas. The news rams then suggest some changes for the board game, Nuns on the Run.

Ram Cam 1

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Bob shows his investigative report from last year’s Origins. First the sheep give you some Christmas shopping ideas. Games mentioned or otherwise shown in today’s show include Le Boomb, Catan Dice Game, 1830, Empire Builder, The Settlers of Catan, The Struggle for Catan, The Rivals for Catan, and Elk Fest.

Frozen Flesh and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Bob & Angus give a nod to Empire Builder as they share their understanding of the origin of Thanksgiving. The newsrams, along with the rest of the crew wish you a safe, festive, and happy holiday.

Kitchen Battle Sheep!

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:00:00 -0500

Unexpected new characters show up to help the new rams introduce the new 18xx rail game, 1830. Angus then gets Bob to help take a look at the board game, Monuments.

James Ernest Interview - Lords of Vegas

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:00:00 -0500

News rams Bob & Angus report on problems with Alchemist contest, then interview James Ernest about the even more popular board game, Lords of Vegas.

Mike Selinker Interview - Lords of Vegas

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:00:00 -0400

News rams Bob & Angus struggle to work the card game Elixer into their program, then interview Mike Selinker about the popular board game, Lords of Vegas.

Trick or Treaters

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:00:00 -0400

News rams Bob & Angus share with you some spooky gaming ideas for Halloween such as Hell Rail, Van Helsing, Witch of Salem, and Le Boomb. Then, give some tips to handle all those kids showing up at your door.

Caught Cheating

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Angus is caught cheating at the Catan Adventures board game, Elasund and must deal with supernatural consequences.

Cube Disposal

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:00:00 -0400

News rams report that Gangster is increasing crime in Chicago. Then they poke some fun at board game Monuments.

Sheep Rule!

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Season two starts strong with the news rams poking some fun at Mayfair Games and showing off their new merchandise. This includes the Sheep Rule T-Shirt and the stupid moose bottle opener.

Back to Work

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The news rams prepare to get back to work and Angus puts his hoof in his mouth.

Interns

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0400

News rams Bob & Angus are looking for help with next season and think they have a solution.

Wake Up!

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Hopefully, Bob & Angus will survive until season 2.

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Behind the Wool

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Bob & Angus give you a rare and weird look behind the scenes. This is not likely to happen again. In fact, they explicitly put it in their contract for next season that it wouldn't.

Dark Hiatus

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The news rams aren't sure what to make of their break. Season #2 is coming soon with some interviews you will not want to miss.

Buffets!

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The news rams try their hand at their clay crafting skills in Barbarossa. Angus reports on the weather in Empire Builder. The sheep make some suggestions to improve Lords of Vegas in Free Range Change.

Götz von Berlichingen

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:00:00 -0400

News rams Angus & Bob introduce a Piece of History, highlighting the pursuits of Götz von Berlichingen and his role in Catan Geographies: Germany.

Spinach

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The news rams have some fun with special effects and the cover of the board game, Journey to the Center of the Earth. Bob & Angus reveal Settlers of Catan secrets from Das Buch.

Emissions

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The game Station Master responds to new TSA requirements. Hell Rails shows concern for the environment. Empire Builder suffers tornados. The sheep propose some changes to the Martin Wallace board game, Automobile.

Gen Con 2011

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:33:04 -0400

News rams, Bob & Angus interview Adrian Swartout of Gen Con to find out what this “people” event is all about. Angus then takes a look at the metal Viking Settlers of Catan pieces by Silver Fox.

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Naughty Words

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:41:29 -0400

Nippon Rails is being re-released. Our news rams have some trouble talking about train games. Angus takes a close look at Steam’s turn locomotive in The Finer Things as more attention is given to the entire locomotive set.

Laura Speaks

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Rise of Empires proposes new civilization technologies. A surprise call breaks up the news. Bob & Angus compare Patrician to World Without End on Move/Countermove.

Wood 4 Sheep

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Our news rams explain the impact of mispronouncing the name of the board game, Dos Rios. Megastar bands are making unexpected leaps in popularity. Pillars of the Earth is in for a cold winter. Sheep speak out against being objectified in on the popular Wood 4 Sheep T-Shirt.

Mighty Sheepish

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Trains in China Rails have been asked to take extra detours. Rivals for Catan are benefiting from conflict. Bob takes his own look at Pack & Stack.

Best Piece Ever

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Empire Builder experiments with diversified exports. Heavy snowfall is reported in Colorado. On ‘The Finer Things,’ Angus focuses on the volcano from The Downfall of Pompeii.

Handism

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The news rams stand up for livestock everywhere. Atlantis artifacts have been found in Nautilus. Roger the Heartthrob Ram has some new ideas for the board game, Shear Panic.

Chulatillas

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0400

The King of Spain sends a letter to the residents of Toledo. Merchants are looking for trade limits in La Strada. Hurricanes close in on Empire Builder’s Gulf Coast. Angus finds a way to plug Bucchus’ Banquet in Stratford-upon-Skokie.

Electrified Lasers

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Scientists are complaining about the conditions in Amazonas. The sheep make several suggestions for improvement to the board game, Domaine.

Haggis Head

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Builders are having trouble with the assembly of the Pillars of the Earth cathedral. Forensic investigators are struggling to convict with the Alibi procedures. Family Business mobsters are dying at the game table. Angus takes a look at the raft of Journey to the Center of the Earth in ‘The Finer Things.’

Wool Faerie

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:00:00 -0400

Unemployment is out of control in Kingsbridge, England of the Pillars of the Earth. Angus reports flooding in Empire Builder's Midwest. Bob shares his understanding of the board game, Patrician.

Arkham, Massachusetts

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:58:09 -0400

Beings from beyond this plane again threaten Arkham, Massachusetts. Famed Witch of Salem is called to alleviate the situation. Angus takes a close look at the Merchant in Catan: Cities & Knights on ‘The Finer Things.’

pilot: Stupid Moose

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:58:00 -0400

Our news rams, Bob & Angus take a look at the economic hardships of The Settlers of Catan. Bob finds a new way to use the moose from Elk Fest. Angus explains Amazonas as he sees it in One Mistake Reviews.

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The Bob & Angus Show - Teaser 3

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:44:00 -0400

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