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Drop the Needle at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT
Fattie B.
DJ Fattie B. is bringing Drop the Needle to Afterthoughts in Waitsfield on Saturday, December 12. Games start at 8, the DJ set runs from 9 to midnight, and you can take a copy of the game home.
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From Beats to Board Games: VT DJ Fattie B. Launches "Drop the Needle" Party Game
Fattie B.
Vermont DJ Fattie B (Kyle Thompson) has launched Drop the Needle, a new tabletop card game designed to spark deep conversations through shared musical nostalgia. Featuring album-shaped prompt cards and a casual ice-breaker format, the game bridges communities while giving back—donating 10% of profits to Musicians On Call. Check out our summary of the Burlington Free Press feature detailing its origins and launch party at Specs Cafe in Winooski!
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The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Fattie B.
DJ Fatty B stopped by Star 92.9 FM to chat with morning hosts Mike and Mary about Drop The Needle, his newly launched card game designed to spark fun conversations and personal storytelling through music. From its origins as a local celebrity podcast to hilarious in-studio nostalgia over Michael Jackson’s Thriller and middle-school slow dances, discover how a simple idea evolved into 1,000 game boxes connecting people through the soundtrack of their lives
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First Official Drop the Needle Release Party
Fattie B.
Drop the Needle, the game that connects music to memories, is officially here. Celebrate the launch Thursday, October 22 from 7–10pm at Specs (7 W Canal St, Winooski). Bring your friends, play it before anyone else, and take a copy home straight from the venue.
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Podcast to Board Game - Conversation with Vermont Public
Fattie B.
Hearing music from an event in your life can trigger memories, emotions and stories. Find highlights from a recent conversations with Vermont Public Radio for discussions around Drop the Needle, the new board game that connects music to memories.
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Echoes of Rhythms Past: The Soundtrack of Our Memories
Fattie B.
Music is the ultimate time machine, anchoring our most cherished memories and deepest human connections. Join DROP THE NEEDLE creator Kyle Thompson as he shares the heartfelt inspiration behind the game and invites you to revisit the soundtrack of your life.