We explore the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on gaming and pop culture, starting 50 years ago in Lake Geneva. Then, we come to terms with the disappointing exit from the playoffs last week by the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The Lake Geneva origins of Dungeons & Dragons
Fifty years ago, the seminal role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was created in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. We talk with Kurt Griesemer – a historian of the game and Dungeon Master – and other decades-long players about the legacy of D&D.
Wisconsin Adventures — Wisconsin Historical Society gaming module
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Processing another early exit from the playoffs by the Milwaukee Brewers
Last week, the Brewers ended their fifth-straight postseason playoff bid heartbreakingly early. We talk to the hosts of Milwaukee’s Tailgate Brewers Podcast, Ryan Topp and Paul Noonan, about the wild-card series loss and what comes next for the Brew Crew.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Kurt Griesemer Guest
- Ryan Topp Guest
- Paul Noonan Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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