Best Bgg Podcasts (2026)

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#71 ft. Taylor Allen, The BGG Top 100 Reviewed 1:28:02

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This week, Taylor Allen of Shelf Stable canon fame helps Tom Bowers continue the quest to find Kenny after his mysterious disappearance. Will they manage to get away from complaining about Quacks and Final Girl long enough to find any solid clues? Or will they instead alienate their audience with discussions about Magic the Gathering and Jojo's Biz…

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#141: BGG Con 2025 2:02:35

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Fresh off their time at BGG Con, RJ & Drew join James on the show to talk about their wild array of dusty, feisty, sometimes wacky and weird plays from their week in Dallas, Texas. Recent plays of Dune the Dice Game, West Riding Revisited, Nur Peanuts, Symbioz, VOC! and so much more. Enjoy the show! 3:21 BGG Con Vibes & Themes 12:18 Neuland 17:39 W…

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Hot Topic: Are We In Peak Board Gaming? 1:02:12

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In Episode 282 we discuss the current state of the hobby and if it's the best it's ever been. Are we in peak board gaming? Where do we go from here? If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena …

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BG10 #1074: 3 Jan 2026 17:03

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 3 Jan 2026By Remy Gibson

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Episode 560 - BGA Awards: Best Games of 2025 1:00:08

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It's time for the 2025 BGA Awards, in which we choose our top picks in 10 different categories for the year. Find out which game takes home our game of the year award, plus so much more in this year's Awards! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with u…

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BG10 #1073: 31 Dec 2025 15:44

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BGG Top 10 edition: Top 10 board games on BoardGameGeek, for 1 Jan 2026By Remy Gibson

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#73 Year in Review v25 1:03:31

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It feels good to move these old bones. Let us rejoice by consuming and expelling media in the only way we know how: listicles. Listicles everywhere. Spilling the final blood of a year that we are ready to kick into the past like a horse that does not wish to be ridden. Year In Review v25 7:22 - Top games we played 18:35 - Bottom games we played 22:…

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Top 5 Games We Only Played Once in 2025 51:40

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In Episode 281 we look back at the games we played once for the first time in 2025. Great games and we want to play them more. We briefly look at last year's list and see how we did. 00:00 Introduction 04:24 Last Year's List 04:34 Luthier 05:04 Marrakesh 05:21 Dune 06:12 Unconscious Mind 07:25 Thunder Road: Vendetta 08:27 Lancaster 09:44 Dune: Impe…

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#142: 2025 End of Year Wrap Up 1:15:05

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Wrap up the year with James, Tim, Dylan, and Derek as we take a look back at 2025. Our favorite new-to-us games, our top game of 2025, the 1 play that rose above all the rest, and our gaming resolutions for next year. Also recent plays of Scape Goat, Blood on the Clocktower, Kilauea, and Martian Rails. Enjoy the show, and Happy Holidays from DoaM! …

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BG10 #1072: 27 Dec 2025 13:19

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 27 Dec 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 251 - Silly Ghost Busters 8:44

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In another annual bonus episode, Kevin and Roy take over the show and talk about some games they've played (recently and not recently), Silly Shenanigans, Ghost Stories, and Bomb Busters (Kevin's version). You can watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube. 0:00-Intro 0:40-Recent Games - Silly Shenanigans 3:30-Ghost Stories 5:09-Bomb Busters…

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BG10 #1071: 24 Dec 2025 10:23

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Buzzlist edition: Top 10 most anticipated games, for November/December 2025By Remy Gibson

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BGI 400 The One About The Fall of the House of Diamond 57:34

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Episode 559 - 2025 Year in Review 1:14:42

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We take a look back at all the games we thought would be in the hotness in 2025, discuss the ones we played, the ones we didn't, and the surprises along the way. A great way to recap and prepare for next week's BGA Awards episode! If you haven't yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! If you haven’t yet, be …

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#72: ft. Eize Basa, 12* Games for the Holidays 1:17:02

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*Give or take the games we mentioned before the main topic. As Tom begins to close in on Kenny's position, a wild Eize Basa of Twitter (RIP) and now Bluesky fame (https://bsky.app/profile/eizebasa.baby) appears and distracts Tom with a fantastic list of games that every family is sure to enjoy during their holiday gatherings. No need for family arg…

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Top 5 Board Games We Want To Play in 2026 1:15:36

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In Episode 280 we look back at last year's list of games we wanted to get played and then we discuss the games that are top of mind we hope to get to try over the next year. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Last Year's Top 5 we wanted to play in 2025 (and how we did) 02:21 Civolution 05:40 Joyrides: Survival of the Fastest 06:08 Wroth 06:32 SET…

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BG10 #1070: 20 Dec 2025 12:06

5d ago12:06

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 20 Dec 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 558 - AI in Tabletop Gaming: The Wall-E Paradox 1:17:02

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This week, Chris and Anthony dig into the paradox that is AI and how it is impacting and influencing tabletop gaming. We have pros, cons, and a few extra thoughts on the future of AI in our hobby. Roll for Preview: Chess Joker Roll for Review: A Place for All My Books Feature Review: AI in Tabletop Gaming: The Wall-E Paradox If you haven’t yet, be …

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BGI 399 The One About IP Games 1:05:14

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Ada's Dream 1:15:41

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In Episode 279 we give our hot take review on Ada's Dream covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on Multi-player Solitaire board games and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Lords of Vegas, Ticket to Ride, and Nokosu Dice. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Poll: …

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BG10 #1069: 13 Dec 2025 11:33

12d ago11:33

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 13 Dec 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 250 - Q&A Celebration 42:49

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Ambie and Crystal have a special Q&A episode to celebrate the 250th episode of Board Game Blitz!. 0:00-Intro 0:35-Q&A 03:52-What 3-5 episodes from the first 250 are the most memorable to you? 06:49-What is the coolest thing you've gotten to do as a result of doing the podcast? 11:51-What game(s) has your opinion of changed the most? Was it overplay…

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Episode 557 - Your Ideal Tabletop Convention: Past Highlights & Future Wishes 1:14:27

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This week on BGA, Chris and Anthony are joined by Will to talk about conventions and what makes for a killer experience. We bring our favorite experiences, the things that stood out to us over the years, and what we wish conventions could bring in going forward. Roll for Preview: Scales of Fate Roll for Review: SETI: Space Agencies Feature Review: …

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BG10 #1068: 10 Dec 2025 5:06

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GTS Distribution edition: Top 10 best-selling games for November 2025By Remy Gibson

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BGI 398 The One About Some Games 46:36

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#70 ft. Tom Brewster, Making a Living as a Board Game Critic 1:38:58

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This week, Tom Brewster of Shut Up and Sit Down helps Tom Bowers take over the show in Kenny's unprecedented and unexpected absence. Will Tom and Tom manage to solve the mystery of Kenny's disappearance? Or will they simply yap about board games for nearly two hours and uncover the forbidden secrets of how to break into every Zoomer's dream career:…

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Top 5 Family Games 1:16:24

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In Episode 278 we discuss the top 5 games that each of us thinks will be a big hit for families of all types (family gatherings, gaming with kids, etc.) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Top 5 Family Board Games 07:50 Flip 7 10:55 Skull 14:39 Cheeky Monkey /Can't Stop / Viking See-Saw 20:39 Sushi Go 23:13 No Thanks 27:28 Camel Up / Hot Streak 31…

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BG10 #1067: 6 Dec 2025 13:19

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 6 Dec 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 556 - Top Convention Library Games: Pax Unplugged & BGG 1:00:36

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This week, Chris and Anthony are joined by special guests and BGA cohorts Will and Meghan, who attended PAX Unplugged and have a bunch of games to talk about. Roll for Review: Side Effects, Kite, Pillars of Fate Feature: PAX Unplugged vs. BGGCon top library games (lists reviewed from of Hilary Clair and Matt Morgan on BoardGameGeek.com). If you hav…

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BGI 397 The One About 1:00:30

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Ep.202 BGG Con 2025 42:08

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Ep.202 is here! This is the episode all about BGGCon 2025. We tell you about the fun we had, the games we played, and plenty of other things. We then tell you about our next two conventions coming in the spring. We hope you enjoy it! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!Topic: 11:50Question: 37:29Game Mentions:Here Lies, The Presence, Message in a…

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#69 Nice 54:02

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Bringing back all the classics in this one. Hope you're not a new listener because there will be a lot of unexplained mysteries. You know what? It still might be funny even without context. That's how good we are. I don't know... maybe I'm getting full of myself. Oh no. Am I getting full of myself? Please, somebody humble me quick! I'm not worthy..…

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#140: Hurts So Good 1:09:04

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All aboard the pain train! James is joined by Tim as they talk about the bad beats, bad vibes, and bad intentions that can lead to some of the best moments in all of gaming. Do you like "mean games?" Also recent plays of The Old Prince 1871, Innovation, Tal der Konige, and more! Enjoy the show! 3:55 Thanksgiving Question 8:04 The Old Prince 1871 14…

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Hot Topic: Our BGG Ratings 1:01:47

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In Episode 277 we discuss why and how we rate board games on BGG and run through each of the rating levels, how they're described on BGG, and provide samples of our ratings at each level. We also discuss a poll about rating board games on BGG. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Poll Time: Do you rate games on BoardGameGeek? 7:42 BGG Ratings Topic…

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BG10 #1066: 29 Nov 2025 12:09

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 29 Nov 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 249 - Interview with Blaž Urban Gracar 32:13

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Ambie and Crystal interview Blaž Urban Gracar, the designer of All is Bomb, LOK, Abdec, LOK Digital, Workworkwork, and Herd! Check out all his games on his website Letibus Design. Herd figurines designed by Vojta Karen. 0:00-Intro 0:36-Interview with Blaž 31:08-Outro 32:03-Bloopers Join our discord Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgame…

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Episode 555 - PAX Unplugged Hotness 2025 1:20:46

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Anthony and Chris are back from PAX Unplugged this year and have a whole bunch of games to talk about, plus some previews and reviews of even more games from before the con. Roll for Preview: The Great Library, Employee Disposal Program Roll for Review: CakoZaurus, Star Trek Lower Decks: Buffer Time The Card Game PAX Unplugged Hotness 2025 Fantasy …

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BGI 396 The One About The Size Of Your Deck

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#68 Characteristics of Games Pt. 2 1:10:44

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It's the year 2035. A retired Jim Carrey and Christopher Walken emerge from their stasis e-pods for one more film. A film to put all others to shame. Characteristics of Games: a Garfield Movie. The story of a little boy who was most definitely a villager even though nobody believed him. Games we played: 2:50 - The King is Dead (2020 og2015, Peer Sy…

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Episode 303.25: Jason Talks About Tennessee Gaming Weekend with Friends 22:07

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#JasonReviews #boardgamemechanics #news Jason had the chance to play games with Jamie (The Board Game Man) and Mark over the weekend in Tennessee. So many games and so much fun. To check out Jamie's YouTube channel click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUs6XSVLcfsI64IlYHBwEdA ♥️Check out everything that we do at: https://www.bgmech…

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Joyride: Survival of the Fastest 1:13:58

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In Episode 276 we give our hot take review on Joy Ride: Survival of the Fastest covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on board game convention attendance and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Stroganov and Origin Story and a future take on Otter Chaos. Timestamps:…

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BG10 #1065: 22 Nov 2025 11:48

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 22 Nov 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 554 - 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 1:05:40

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Anthony and Chris are back with another annual holiday gift guide, featuring our top picks in nearly a dozen categories for games, apps, and accessories that fit the gamer in your life. If you're going to PAX Unplugged this weekend, be sure to reach out so we can connect! Roll for Review: Clans of Caledonia: Industria, FlipToons Feature: 2025 Holid…

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BGI 395 The One Just Before BGG CON

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#67 A Genre Unto Itself 59:26

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Why so serious? Bou-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba ki-ki ki-ki hee-hee hee-hee. This beatbox really makes you feel like Joker and that's why it's powerful. Bibliography: If Joker could beat box https://youtu.be/qrAXRSBv-co?si=TuSR14tPoEhoP1b- Makes you feel like Spider-Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1SpVYmcTGM It's about family https://www.youtube.com/wat…

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Annoyances, Omissions, and More - Mailbag Episode #6 1:06:45

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In Episode 275 we return to the mailbag and answer a bunch of our listener's board game related questions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:31 What are some of your go-to games for groups that have varying levels of gamers? 9:55 What are the parts of this hobby that annoy you the most? 13:16 What do you think are the biggest omissions from BGHT fea…

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#139: Fill 'er Up 1:45:08

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James is joined by Dylan as we discuss the board game filler and it's role in our gaming collection and game days. What makes a good filler and what are some of our favorites for different situations. Also recent plays of Sternenhimmel, March of the Ants, Chicago 68, Verrat, and more! Enjoy the show! 1:21 Chatting with Dylan 9:49 Sternenhimmel 20:4…

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BG10 #1064: 15 Nov 2025 12:39

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BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 15 Nov 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 248 - All You Need is Love 33:12

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Spirits of the Wild: Awakening and Numberwang. Then, in honor of Crystal's upcoming wedding, we talk about board games that are about love, and we play some questions of The Couples Game! 0:00-Intro 0:41-Recent Games - Spirits of the Wild: Awakening 8:34-Numberwang 16:56-Love …

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Episode 553 - Dice, Defiance, and the Tabletop Revolution! 1:12:00

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This week, Chris is joined by Will Nation to discuss all things dice and defiance, including a preview of next week's Pax Unplugged and some game reviews from recent plays. Roll for Preview: Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game Roll for Review: Betrayal at House on the Hill: 3rd Edition, Trash Talk, Flamecraft Feature: Dice, Defiance,…