Podcast
Space Cats Peace Turtles
Hosted by Hunter Donaldson · EN
An unofficial podcast for fans of Twilight Imperium and other strategy board games. Each episode is a humorous analysis of mechanics and strategies for new and experienced players alike!
37episodes
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466: Road to the Finals 2026
2w ago02:27:59Tap to summarizeThis saturday, the Thunder will EDGE. We've got 6 wonderful finalists for an incredible game that I hope you for sure dig into. For this week, Hunter sat down with all of the Finalists to hear about their take on this wonderful game we all love. Special thanks to our Finalists: Denis, bambam, Will, Ultragainer, JadiimJedi, and Me (Myself) WATCH THE FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT ON JULY 25th at 9AM Eastern/13:00 UTC over on https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Come to our TF Tournament at Gen Con: https://www.gencon.com/events/320681 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →465: Every Action Card Ranked Part 1! (A-D)
3w ago02:29:49Tap to summarizeOkay so this is a little bit crazy but Hunbun, Jadiim, and Blasto sat down recently to begin a long journey where they evaluate every action card and rank it on a tier list. They did not fully understand how big of a lift that would be and they only were able to cover Ancient Burial Sites through Divert Funding. There will be many more episodes on this but you should expect this one to take a while. Personally I think this is our magnum opus. WATCH THE FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT ON JULY 25th at 9AM Eastern/13:00 UTC over on https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →464: Twilight's Fall and UK Intergalactical Tournament ANNOUNCEMENTS!
4w ago01:18:43Tap to summarizeThis episode summarized: 1. THERE IS GOING TO BE A UK INTERGALACTICAL SCPT TOURNAMENT JOIN THIS DISCORD (https://discord.gg/qt3Qj9qPyF) 2. THERE IS GOING TO BE AN ONLINE PATREON TWILIGHT'S FALL TOURNAMENT. SIGNUPS FOR YINSTERHOOD AND ABOVE TIERS ARE ON AUGUST 11th AT 11AM EASTERN US TIME. GALACTIC COUNCILORS AND ZINESTERS GET ACCESS ON AUGUST 12th AT 11AM EASTERN. WATCH THE FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT ON JULY 25th at 9AM Eastern/13:00 UTC over on https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →SCPT Interview: Council of Serpents with Joeri Hessels
4w ago00:52:14Tap to summarizeSpecial bonus promo episode for y'all this week. I sat down with Joeri Hessels the Designer of Council of Serpents to talk about the game, it's a game about manipulative strategy card game. I've played it, it's sassy like we are so if that sounds interesting to you check out the interview! Support Council of Serpents on Gamefound: Council of Serpents Gamefound WATCH THE FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT ON JULY 25th at 9AM Eastern/13:00 UTC over on https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →463: The Ultimate Guide to THE BARONY OF LETNEV
Jul 102:54:11Tap to summarizeHunter and Jadiim are back in the lab again talking about another one of our most improved TI factions of the old times. It's the first of our original six factions in this cycle: THE BARONY. This episode actually features a lot of compliments for Dane which I feel like we don't do enough, he's the best though we lub Dane. WATCH THE FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT ON JULY 25th at 9AM Eastern/13:00 UTC over on https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →462: The Ultimate Guide to Scoring and Tempo
Jun 2401:58:11Tap to summarizeThis week, Hunter and Blasto dig into the ULTIMATE topic for winning this dang ol' game. Legit probably the only episode you ever need to listen to if you want to win more of your games. Please everybody get in here and let's change the way everyone plays this game so that we'll have to record a new episode that is about how to deal with everyone playing so good. WATCH THE FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT ON JULY 25th at 9AM Eastern/13:00 UTC over on https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →461: Hunter talks Matt and Hunter talk Winmaking (SCPT episode 203 COMMENTARY)
Jun 1901:36:59Tap to summarizeHunter drove all of his stuff across the country and things were tough so this is your late episode this week. It's a commentary episode over an old POK era episode where Matt and Hunter had a discussion on winmaking. It's a weird one but it was the best I could do given the circumstances. Next week everything is back to normal I triple dog promise. Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →460: Top Ten Thunder's Edge Rules Questions (DANE LOOK AT THIS)
Jun 1001:37:34Tap to summarizeThis week Hunty needs a break while he prepares to shuffle his entire life across the country AGAIN, don't mind him this is just what he does. In the meantime Andcat was willing to sit down the old boy to have a whistlestop discussion of all of Thunder's Edge biggest unanswered rules questions. These would be great to get some feedback on whenever Dane gets some time to work on TI stuff but in the meantime let's just critique these two dorks while they grill through the ideas potluck style. Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →459: Every Generic Technology Ranked! (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 302:02:47Tap to summarizeThe boys are back in town! It's time to finish what we started with another blow-out discussion of all your favorite techs in Twilight Imperium. This week we get into the Level 2 and Level 3 techs along with all of the remaining Unit Upgrades. There are plenty of hot takes so please go nuts on telling us how much we got wrong, we'd just hate that ;P. Come see our comedy show at Gen Con (July 30th 8PM): https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/371208 Watch the Video version: https://youtu.be/lBBWcb8LUYg Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Transcribe →458: The Ultimate Guide to THE TITANS OF UL
May 2703:14:26Tap to summarizeErrata: During the Titan's of Ul Hero discussion we mistakenly clarify it as not being an attachment when it in fact is an attachment! I was thinking of the Keleres IIHQ which players sometimes mistakenly confuse as being an attachment. Hello there! We're back with one of the big episodes this week, Hunter and JJ burrow deep into their sleepy souls to deliver you one fine guide to playing as the Titans of Ul. I think this is our best work yet as a duo and I have utmost confidence that if you watch this whole thing you'll be able to play as the Titans in your sleep, literally. Also once you get to the rundown we've got a special surprise if you want to hear people complain about star wars. It's easily skipped! Come the Kansas City Tournament (June 5-7): SCPT Intergalactical Kansas City Come to our Live Comedy Show at Gen Con SCPT @ Helium Indianapolis July 30th at 8PM Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
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