The Bob & Angus Show

Internet Puppets

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:59:08 -0400

Angus looks at puppet videos on the internet and comments on puppeteering.

Reminiscing

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:12:33 -0400

The rams take a look back at season 1 and talk about how they have aged.

Ambitions

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:13:00 -0400

The rams wrap up the season and figure out what to do during the break.

Claire’s Apology

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:25:00 -0400

The sheep discuss Five Points and the finer points of historical revisionism. Bob and Angus agree to forgive Claire if she does one last thing.

My Little Catan

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:07:27 -0400

Bob tries to tie a little eco-awareness to some Mayfair Games. Angus brings a new resource—and a new obsession—to the Settlers of Catan.

Origins 2013

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:47:53 -0400

The newsrams beg John Ward to let them into the Origins Game Fair, but Bob might not be feeling up to it. Angus discusses Lascaux and actual legitimate art on The Finer Things.

Bagpipes

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:38:00 -0400

Angus goes a little more Scottish than usual for National Tartan Day. Claire talks parties and “unfortunate accidents” with Emperor Caligula from Bacchus’s Banquet.

Chicken Dance

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:19:51 -0400

Angus's attempt at a gaming victory over Lara's family ends in his inevitable humiliation. Meanwhile, Bob tries his hand at a Finer Things segment; if Angus will let him.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Yum Yum

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:19:56 -0400

Urbania urban planners interfere with the pyramid construction of Giza. Claire makes a questionable choice in snack food. Angus has a bone to pick with Mayfair Games about Catan Histories: Merchants of Europe.

Zen Garden Delivery

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:03:00 -0400

Angus interrupts a story about the board game Zen Garden to call for Chinese food and gets into an unexpected conversation.

Leo Colovini Interview

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:23:36 -0500

The newsrams to interview Leo Colovini, designer of the tile game Atlantis. Angus condemns the route dice in the board game Aeroplanes.

Angus the Generous

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:32:02 -0500

The sheep look at The Settlers of Catan expansion Catan Frenemies, which might not work with Angus’s...aggressive playstyle. Bob praises the historians of Monuments. Angus explains the “real” history of the pyramids of Giza.

Mineral Rights

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:02:00 -0500

Bob is still bitter over the Catan World Championships. The sheep propose a new Settlers of Catan scenario, inspired by Catan Oil Springs.

Cthulhu, I Love You

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:42:00 -0500

Angus reveals his not-so-well received secret to good Valentines game time. Claire inadvertently saves the planet from her special Witch of Salem guest.

Undercover

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:13:22 -0500

Angus starts the new season without a co-anchor. Claire attempts the Shear Panic gag to cheer him up. A surprise guest from Chicago reports on nefarious assembly of the Star Trek Catan board games.

Stages of Loss: Acceptance

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:26:00 -0500

Angus is finally ready to start preparing for next season without Bob.

Stages of Loss: Depression

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:25:00 -0500

Claire tries to cheer Angus up over a game of The Settlers of Catan.

Stages of Loss: Bargaining

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:14:00 -0500

Angus schemes to get Bob back onto the show.

Stages of Loss: Anger

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:44:00 -0500

Claire tries to tame Angus with a bowl of clover.

Stages of Loss: Denial

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:41:00 -0500

Angus hasn’t yet accepted Bob leaving the show.

Happy New Year!

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:42:37 -0500

Angus makes on last attempt to keep Bob from leaving the show. Angus reports on rioting 1830 players.

Holiday Goodbyes

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:36:00 -0500

Angus tries to talk Bob into staying with the show. The newsrams explore gaming gift ideas like Urbania, Empire Express, Clash of Wills, and A House Divided.

Chicago

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:27:12 -0500

Angus catches Bob sneaking off to Chicago as he tries to report on Urbania. The newsrams share their thoughts on the new Steam expansion.

Lemmings

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:46:00 -0500

Bob reports on an island of Catan inhabited entirely by children. We call it Catan Junior. Angus shows up a lemming from Lemming Mafia in The Finer Things.

Tea Time

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:17:00 -0500

Angus is embarrassed by his appreciation for the Catanimals. Claire interviews the robber from The Settlers of Catan.

Thanksgiving Banquet

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:44:36 -0500

Newsrams Bob & Angus recognize the American Thanksgiving holiday. Angus recognizes Le Boomb as the perfect game for the occasion. Bob gets an invitation to Bacchus' Banquet.

Mad Rams - part 3 of 3

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:01:00 -0500

Ad Rams Don (Bob MacWordell) and Roger (Angus McPeters) work to find a title for a new board game.

This game would eventually come to be known as The Settlers of Catan.

Mad Rams - part 2 of 3

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:05:00 -0500

Ad Rams Don (Bob MacWordell) and Roger (Angus McPeters) work to find a title for a new board game.

This game would eventually come to be known as The Settlers of Catan.

Mad Rams - part 1 of 3

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:36:32 -0400

Ad Rams Don (Bob MacWordell) and Roger (Angus McPeters) work to find a title for a new board game.

This game would eventually come to be known as The Settlers of Catan.

Roger Ram

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:38:00 -0400

Claire talks her way into doing her own segment and interviews Roger Ram of the board game Shear Panic.

Gen Con Aftermath 2012

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:39:39 -0400

The newsrams return from their stow-away trip to Gen Con with documentation of their adventure. Guest appearances include Adrian Swartout and Sean Parrack.

Mayfair Van

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:24:50 -0400

The news rams get a surprise package from Mayfair Games president, Larry Roznai. Angus plugs rafting tours down Dos Rios.

Not the Claire Show

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:11:00 -0400

Claire defends her actions. Angus is excited to learn about this van that he presumes was bought for him. The news rams propose a new Catan Adventures game, referencing Elasund and Candamir.

The Claire Show - Part 4

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:20:00 -0400

The newsrams return to see what Claire has done with the studio.

The Claire Show - Part 3

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:27:52 -0400

Claire talks about breaking into the broadcasting business; a truly hot topic with this news ewe.

The Claire Show - Part 2

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:08:00 -0400

Claire decorates some game pieces, adding some jazz to The Settlers of Catan and Elk Fest.

The Claire Show - Part 1

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:11:35 -0400

The newsrams have left for vacation, leaving their intern in charge of the studio.

Vacation

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:09:21 -0400

The newsrams wrap up the season and take off on vacation leaving Claire to manage the studio. Planned destinations include London, Toledo, Giza, Italia, Lascaux, and Las Vegas. Before going, the sheep make some suggestions to improve the game Elk Fest.

Sheep Photos

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:06:50 -0400

Angus reports on a catastrophic mash-up between Journey to the Center of the Earth and Whitewater. Claire makes a mistake that embarrasses the newsrams. The sheep compare Empire Builder and Steam.

Sick Sheep

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:01:00 -0400

Angus makes Bob a little ill and a little angry. Bob takes a look at the games Test of Fire and Clash of Wills. Angus compares the board game, Alchemist to his wife’s aunt’s cooking.

Bathing Gamers

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:59:31 -0400

Bob reports on the beach front property in Atlantis and then sneaks up on Alex in the shower.

Approaching Gen Con 2012

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:13:27 -0400

Adrian Swartout of Gen Con LLC braves another interview with the newsrams and offers a deal that Angus cannot refuse. Claire tries her hand at "The Finer Things" to talk about the rocket from Rocket Jockey.

Claire Meets Laura

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:54:39 -0400

Claire gets to meet Laura, distracting the newsrams from interviewing the designer for the board game Aeroplanes, Martin Wallace. Bob & Angus explore the early resources in The Settlers of Catan.

Company Credit Card

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:46:42 -0400

Claire takes over the accounting for the show. Bob & Angus interview Frederic Moyersoen, designer of the board game, Nuns on the Run.

Gordon Lamont & Catan Oil

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:10:42 -0400

The oil discovery on the island of Catan has had some adverse effects. The sheep interview Shear Panic designer, Gordon Lamont.

Clover Combat

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:55:00 -0400

Newsrams Bob & Angus recreate the battle of Shiloh to illustrate the coming board game, Shilo: Clash of Wills.

C.O.W.P.I.E.

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:15:57 -0400

The Committee for Wooden Pieces in Everything (C.O.W.P.I.E.) comment on the wooden cube shortage. In honor of Independence day, newsrams Bob & Angus look at Settlers of America: Trails to Rails.

Up Against the Wall

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:22:32 -0400

Angus attempts to explore the resources in Martian Rails. Both news rams explore ideas for new Family Business cards.

Holy Sheep and the Monopoly Card

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:56:58 -0400

Bob tries his hand at a live-action version of Nuns on the Run. The newsrams examine the Monopoly card in The Settlers of Catan.

Mystery Sandwiches

Mayfair Games Newsrams — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:44:26 -0400

Claire Elizabeth O’Brien finagles her way onto the cast of The Bob & Angus Show. It looks like we have our new intern.