Why is Seattle so geeky? We went on a quest to find out

December 05, 2019 / 12:09 am

caption: A dragon hangs in the Renton, Wash., office of Wizards of the Coast, the maker of games including Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.

Seattle is home to some of the biggest game and comics conventions in the world. Boardgame cafes are scattered across the city. So what about Seattle makes geek culture thrive here?

KUOW producer Clare McGrane went on a quest to find out -- complete with dragons, magic and drama.

Listen to the episode by clicking the play button above or on your favorite podcast app. SoundQs is a weekly podcast where our KUOW reporters tackle questions submitted by our listeners.

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Clare McGrane
Senior Producer, Seattle Now

Clare produces and reports for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. She takes listeners on field trips to vibrant places around the Puget Sound, breaks down complex stories shaping Seattleites' lives, and curates conversations about pop culture in the city. Clare has extensive experience reporting on health and technology, along with an eye for covering Seattle's queer community and the arts.
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Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Reporter

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch is a general assignment reporter focusing on public health stories.
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