Best Board Game BBQ Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 344: Aquatica Cold Waters, Ruins 1:28:48

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This week, join Lauren, Conor and Jules as they chat about the games hitting their table. Jules is used to laying waste to his opponents, and now he can literally leave them - in Ruins. Conor is hot for this game but she's cold for him, in the expansion Aquatica: Cold Waters. Lauren has been playing some small little card games but is mostly just a…

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Biggest College Football Weekend ft. BBQ Pitmaster MEATHEAD 1:14:33

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A zillion top 25 matchups so we invited on Meathead, BBQ Hall of Famer, Author and founder of AmazingRibs.com to mythbust grilling and smoking lies... and about his statline as a Florida Gator Linebacker (1 spring game play, 1 TFL). Interview at the end of the pod. Also - NFL/Cowboys/Dannycast, Baseball Playoffs - and Emails. Get it in yall. And go…

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Jimmy Kimmel Canceled, Tom Brady Corruption, Cheating at the Skipping Stones Championship 41:48

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A lot of noise out there. So we're adding to it. Breaking down the Jimmy Kimmel and the Charlie Kirk public discourse. Then Tom Brady is cheating (again). NFL and College Football talk. Baseball Playoffs too. Later, emails and tweets. And Dylan brings us the Degen of the Week Report. Roommate therapy (debate) Pod announcement too. Shea's Dry Rub Re…

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Charlie Kirk, pooping at gas stations, jumping off cruise ships 1:00:15

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Start off with two pressing topics: Why shitting in gas stations is better than shitting at home, and Charlie Kirk news. Shea asks Dylan for famous sports radio/podcaster advice when being recognized in public. A bit of college football and Micah talk... and then the debut of Dylan's Degen of the Week report. Emails - and the massive scandal that i…

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#282 - Two Player Town (Population Two) 35:28

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This week on the Shut Up & Sit Down podcast, we’re talking two players! Tag Team is a head-to-head brawler, and Suna Valo is exactly the same, but for farms! Finally, Matt waxes lyrical about General Orders’ Samurai Sequel: ‘Sengoku Jidai’ - and, within it, has perhaps found a game that’s too small for even our perma-shrunk noggins. Have a great we…

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Episode 343: Frog Tower, Endeavor Deep Sea 1:20:44

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In this episode Banana, Adrian and Joe are chatting about what’s been hitting the table. Adrian, has been exploring Etherstone but can’t stop talking about another game entirely. Banana is still wondering how to make a zombie look enthusiastic in Caution Signs. Meanwhile Joe is finding joy in creating amphibian high-rises in Frog Tower. All this an…

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Watching the Cowboys Loss with Danny, the Roommate is mad at me, Soccer Board Update 27:00

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Recapping the Cowboys game and the watch party at the DP Show Man Cave with Danny and Marvin - forgot to tell the roommate that was happening so she's pissed.. A soccer board update too. The trials and tribulations of watching football in the fall with a kid in 3 different soccer leagues. Roommate pod hopefully next week once she's not pissed anymo…

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#281 - Tom’s Game Gauntlet II: The Return of ‘Game Gauntlet’ 33:14

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It’s just little old Tom this week on the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, and he’s taking you through a bunch of odds and ends that might otherwise slip through the metaphorical cracks of the metaphorical floorboards. They wouldn’t fit through the real floorboards. That’d be silly. And we don’t do silly, here. Let us know what you think of these episod…

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Micah Parsons traded and Jerry Jones has ruined my life (again), Degen's do's and dont's guide for watching football 31:46

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Therapy session and not the mandated weekly one with the roommate and some childless idiot with a PHD. Jerry fooled me again. I'm distraught. Dylan is here to talk through it but it doesn't help. Also a degen's guide to watching ball. Emails. Other stuff. Whatever. Get it in. Listen to Shea in Irving on the iHeart app or wherever you listen to podc…

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Episode 342: Snowcrest, Gloomhaven: Digital Edition, Vantage 1:37:19

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In this episode the three bearded folk - Conor, Jules and Joe are getting into mischief. Joe has got a thing for sexy horses in Snowcrest. Meanwhile, Conor has had some dentistry issues, or a toothache, or something like that, with Gloomhaven: Digital Edition. Jules is living his best life exploring a planet, and thankfully doing more than just ‘ai…

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The Texas Longhorns, The Epstein Files, and Diego Pavia ft. Hammer de Tejas 42:33

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Daddy and Hammer de Tejas are back together again. College football is 9 days away so Hammer returns from his Libertarian training camp to talk Texas ball - and to talk his true expertise: Epstein theories. We also talk DC Liberation Day, Diego Pavia's greatness on the SEC Netflix show, the scandal rocking the Shea in Irving CFB 26 Dynasty league -…

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Episode 341: Wondrous Creatures, Wroth, Castles of Burgundy 1:18:41

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Episode 341 – Post-Play Con Catch-up: Gen Con, Ladies’ Gaming Weekend & Mic Chaos In a post-Play Con world, the BBQ crew is back behind the mics — well, most of the mics. Jules shares tales from his big trip to Gen Con, Dana recounts her epic ladies’ weekend away full of board games, and Adrian… well, let’s just say his microphone wasn’t having a g…

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Jerry Jones is the Joe Biden of NFL owners, Flying Dildos 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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Back home and refreshed from a Caribbean vacation so let's ruin that by talking Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Dylan is here to talk about his pickleball injury and cooking enchiladas - much to Shea's disgust. Also - the NFL/ESPN deal... including the Dan Patrick/ESPN reporter Don Van Natta beef. Later - Smelling Salts and Flying Dildos (and why a di…

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#280 - The Firefighters of the Rainforest 44:28

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Three kinds of wood, all alike in dignity. Except one of them is on fire, and one of them has a lot of toothy rodents in it. I’m really straining to find some way of making a kind of beaver ratatouille joke, but it’s not coming naturally. ‘Beavertouille, he only does Dams this time?’. I don’t know. Get out of my restaurant. Timestamps: 01:52 - Huta…

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Episode 340: Eternal Decks, Hot Streak, Foundations of Rome 1:28:16

2M ago1:28:16

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We apologise for some minor sound quality issues this week. We hope you enjoy the pod all the same! This week join Conor, Lauren and Dana as they discuss their Play Con 2025 highlights, including TTRPGs, big group games and some hot new releases. Conor has been throwing it back playing a game painted so beautifully that all other games are ruined f…

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Weaponizing Incompetence 1:08:44

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Live from Dylan the Graphics Guy's apartment/safehouse this week. The boys cover the Vegas trip from Dylan's POV, Trump & Epstein, Cowboys, the NFL PA collusion / strip club debacle, Ozzy and the Hulkster - the new intern for DP Takes A Gamble - and of course, Hunter Biden. Get it in yall.

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Post-Friday Dinner Party Therapy Session 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Roommate passed out after a dinner party with friends. Perfect time to pod. Recap of the Vegas trip with Dylan and Ray, EPSTEIN AND TRUMP, the cancellation of Colbert - and emails. and other shit. Whatever. Also - Shea in Irving College Football 26 dynasty league info below. Get it in yall. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 26 INFO: (for both Xbox and Playstation):…

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#279 - The Very Timely PAX East Episode 47:34

2M ago47:34

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PAX East! Truly the highlight of everyone’s July! For whatever reason, it’s taken us absolutely ages to get round to covering the board games that we played at PAX East - but better late than never! This is especially true in this pod right here, where we’ve got three hot servings of board game to ladle directly into the laps of our ravenous listen…

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Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures! 1:16:44

2M ago1:16:44

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Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures! Joe and Adrian are back from an incredible trip to New Zealand where they hit up Wellycon, the biggest board gaming event in NZ! They talk about all the amazing games they played, the wonderful people they met, and the awesome Kiwi gaming community. A massive shout out to the team at Garphill Games for being absol…

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Tell Shea how to sell his soul (and his body) 51:15

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Dan went on Pardon My Take and described Shea as "some guy". How would YOU describe Shea? Also - Shea is going to Vegas this weekend with Dylan, Ray and Mario from Dan Patrick Takes A Gamble. Then - a breakdown of the Epstein news. Later, how Shea met the roommate, the best sports to watch on drugs - and the best sports to gamble on. Emails as well…

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Shea, Director of Communications for the Soccer Board 49:40

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Shea is in the doghouse with the roommate for sleeping in until 2pm - and she calls in mid-show... so stay tuned for that phone call Also, pigs are dumb, New York has a new Dem nominee - and the pod missed a war in the Middle East when we were gone so recap on that. Get it in.

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#278 - Brewster's Board Game Buffet 52:29

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Come come, hungry diners - take a seat at the big table and have a little gander at this spread of delectable games! Oops, all good games on this one! This podcast features chat about a space tourism simulator (Galactic Cruise), a light-and-breezy turtle-based engine builder (Australis), and TWO entire TWO PLAYER games about being Greek and In Trou…

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Episode 338: Monster Train 2, The Last Lighthouse, Ito 1:25:44

3M ago1:25:44

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Join Conor, Joe and Lauren and they discuss what has been hitting their tables and screens. Conor has gone absolutely rogue venturing off the table and into the digital space with Monster Train 2. Lauren enlightens the guys on her recent solo tower defence adventure with The Last Lighthouse. Joe has been playing a fun party game, no wait a really f…

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#277 - The Rules Ramble 49:32

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On this scenic detour, Tom and Matt are chatting about RULES! What are they? Who made them?! And what do they want with my PIN number?!? This is a companion podcast to the most recent video on the YouTube channel - ‘The Board Game With No Rules’ - and is a more loose and daft excursion into the wild world of rulesless games. Timestamps: None, it’s …

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Elon, Trump and The Ponies 33:41

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The breakup we're all talking about. Some pony action. Emails. Going to Italy so no pod next week. Arrivederci mf's. Get it in.

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Ep. 3 (All things Final Fantasy) 2:48:57

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Geek AF (All Fandom)! This week, in honor of the upcoming Final Fantasy: Magic: The Gathering set dropping June 13 (pre-release June 6), we dive headfirst into the legendary Final Fantasy franchise with our special guest Jeryhn—a true Final Fantasy guru from day one. We’ll unpack everything from the lore, characters, story a…

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Episode 337: A Gest of Robin Hood 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

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Join Adrian and Lauren as they get up close and personal, literally, and discuss games they have been playing that deserve a merry mention. Then they join together in a shared sizzle fresh off a play of the 2-player GMT release, A Gest of Robin Hood. That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up. Timestamps: What we’ve been pl…

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#276 - It Means ‘New Ears’, Officer 43:27

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On this advanced episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are once again settling into the pod-thrones to yap about “some games wot they have played”. Nova Era challenges players to develop a healthy civilisation, 3 Chapters is a set collection AND trick taking AND drafting game all squished into one box, and Creature Caravan is a ge…

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Ohio Is The Cruise Ship of States 38:37

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Shea, Dylan and Ray this week! The boys recap Stefon Diggs' escapades, Shea's soccer board interview for Social Media Chair, Shea smoking a deer in his Musk-mobile, the Cowboys being doomed, Why Ohio and Indiana suck - and of course, child trafficking conspiracies.

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Ep. 2 (Korean BBQ, Geek n' Meet, D20, Absolute Batman Spoilers Comics, Gotcha Games, Goofy Movie) 2:04:05

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Welcome to our Second episode of Geek AF (All Fandom): In our Second episode, we talk about meet n' greets at cons, D20 (Dimension 20), Absolute Batman spoilers, Gotcha Games, More anime show recommendations and a special goofy movie documentary 'Not just a goof'. All while going through our nerd nostalgia talks and growing up into the world of Ner…

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#275 - Find Yourself A City To Live In 37:59

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On this floriferous episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are yappin’ about Barcelona, Bluebells, and Board Games! Cities is first up on the docket - a city-building game that’s real dinky and designed by two of our favourite small-and-simple designers. Following that, Matt continues his recommendation of Floristry from our video …

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Episode 336: Brisbane Game Day Round Up, Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors 1:18:47

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In this episode, Jules, Adrian and Dana could be giddy from tiredness or there’s something in the water … Jules has been experimenting with corded transport routes in the String Railway Collection. Adrian chats about his son’s continuing board game education with Pipeline. Meanwhile Banana is chuffed with a mega game at the Brisbane Game Day called…

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Shea wants to drink again 1:01:17

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I want back on the hooch. India vs Pakistan. NBA is clearly rigged. Immigration compromise. Cowboys schedule. Roommate is premenstural. Get it in. New audio shit in the studio. Dylan is louder. I'm a bit echoey. working on it. Fuck you.

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Episode 335: The Anarchy, Blood on the Clocktower, Compile 1:41:19

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In this jam-packed episode, Conor takes the reins as host and is joined by Adrian and Joe to chat about what they’ve been playing, some solo deep-dives, party chaos, and emerging favourites. Joe's Long Weekend of Mayhem Joe dives into his recent experience playing Blood on the Clocktower over a long weekend with friends. Expect stories of bluffing,…

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#274 - Arctic Algae Expeditions (In Space) 49:23

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On this microscopic episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are yammering on about a few of the rather interesting games they’ve played over the past few weeks! Expeditions: Around the World is like if Ticket to Ride had only one train going spare, and Penguin Party has got Matt all excited. Diatoms is an algae-based puzzler with ni…

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Football Sons and Dylan's Arrest Warrant 58:44

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Dylan joins the pod and recaps the trip to Green Bay for the NFL Draft as well as that one time he had a warrant out for his arrest. Roomate in Berlin and shit's going off the rails. Emails. Shedeur Sanders and the Falcons DC's kid who pranked Shedeur. Good to be back. Get it in.

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Episode 334: Cyclades, Artisans of Splendent Vale, Finspan 1:05:25

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This week, Joe, Jules and Lauren tuck into a mixed bag of gaming experiences. Jules has been dipping his fins into the Wingspan universe and getting back into Magic: The Gathering whilst being very excited about some upcoming IPs that are coming for his wallet. Joe has finally rejoined his weekly game group and had an absolutely kraken time bidding…

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Ep. 1 - TCG, Onepiece, Solo Leveling, Comics, Absolute Universe, Nerd Culture 1:30:42

5M ago1:30:42

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Welcome to our Pilot of episode Geek AF (All Fandom): In our first ever episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about Trading Card Games (TCG) from Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece Card Game, and Lorcana. We then dive into the world of Anime talking about One Piece (again) and Solo Leveling. As well as the latest manga and comic reads. All…

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#273 - The Big-Game-Small-Box Intervention Special 44:40

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On this long overdue episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are hosting an intervention for one particular publisher… and also talking about some board games! First up is a chat about Daitoshi, the latest ambitious and busy design from site favourites Devir, followed by some nattering about the “area-control-deck-builder-mutation” …

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OUR MASTERS CORRESPONDENT CHECKS IN with Shea and Dylan 54:12

6M ago54:12

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Our investigative reporter Senor Will is boots on the ground at Augusta. We get his insight on the secret tunnels at Augusta. Later, Emails, Tariffs, and Masters bets. Get it in.

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Episode 333: The Gang, Altered TCG 1:35:27

6M ago1:35:27

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In this episode, Banana, Adrian and Conor are in the mood to reminisce about a HUGE gaming weekend for Adrian’s 40th birthday. Adrian has fallen for The Gang, and by that he means not just the people at his birthday bash, but the game as well. Meanwhile Conor has been battling head-to-head and having fun with one of his favourite TCG’s without brea…

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#272 - Podcast Adjacent Enjoyment Material 37:33

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On this refreshing burst of Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt have a bouquet of nifty games to natter about! First up is a chunky chat about Pagan: Fate of Roanoke - a two player head-to-head witch hunt with flecks of Netrunnner. Is it any good? Yes! Should you buy it? Maybe… Then, a double-bill of yapping about Shuffle & Swing; a mice-based…

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Has Shea Ever Deuced in a Strip Club? Will Shea Run for the Seat on his School Board? 43:18

6M ago43:18

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Shea gets vulnerable multiple times including about how much he loves his kids and whether or not he's ever taken a deuce in a strip club. Then, the "IM NOT GAY NO MORE" guy from YouTube. College Basketball. Tariffs. And Finally - Shea might run for the school board and Producer John is a virtual drug kingpin now. Emails and Voicemails. And let us …

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Group Chat Leaks, Conspiracy Hour with Hammer De Tejas 51:58

6M ago51:58

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Cowboys trading Dak? Group Chat Leaks between you and your degen friends/National Security officials? DOGE update, March Madness update, Emails - and finally our new segment - Conspiracy Theories with Hammer. Get it in yall.

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#271 - Elfenroads, Take Me Home 38:19

6M ago38:19

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Sorry! Tom forgot to upload this episode of the podcast because he was on a plane. A plane! In the sky! How do you expect us to podcast under these conditions?! On this dromedary episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt natter about a collection of - YOU GUESSED IT - boardgames. Resafa! It’s a game about camels and irrigation and car…

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Episode 332: Special Guest Matthew Dunstan 1:16:17

6M ago1:16:17

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It wouldn’t be Oceania month without Matthew Dunstan, who is closing in on the title for the most guest appearances on the podcast! In this episode, Jules and Joe chat about Matthew’s new YouTube channel, co-designing, and how he enjoys giving back to the board game design community. We also hear about some upcoming games, the business of being a f…

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MARCH MADNESS 4 DEGENS w/ Dylan the Graphics Guy 51:53

6M ago51:53

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Dylan made some time in his precious schedule filling in for Fritzy on the DP show this week to join Shea and chat all things March Madness - and yeah no shit things go off the rails. Good luck to all your degen brackets this weekend. Get it in.

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Episode 331: Special Guest Craig E. Somerton 1:40:34

6M ago1:40:34

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Continuing on with our Oceania theme, Conor and Dana Banana are back and chatting to Aussie designer, Craig E. Somerton. Craig is still on a high after a successful Kickstarter with his first published game, Farm Hand. He talks about his journey in board gaming and designing, and in particular, his affinity for trick-taking games. He even hints at …

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Dictator Power Rankings and Gambling. What the Hell Else Do You Want? 53:27

7M ago53:27

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First off - keno winnings. Second, Shea thinks a certain Democrat governor is gonna win in 2026. Then - Emails including Shea's historical dictator power rankings, free agent tampering in the NFL. Finally - some sports/polymarket bets - and some politics talk. NEXT WEEK - NEW SEGMENT: Conspiracy theories found on the X "For You" tab -presented by H…

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Episode 330: Special Guest Jay Bendixen 1:43:09

7M ago1:43:09

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Happy Oceania month! This week, Adrian and Lauren are joined by Jay Bendixen, designer of Surfs up and fellow Aussie as we talk about his design philosophy and upcoming games. Jay also gives his tips and insights into pitching games to publishers and going from prototype to published for small or even first time designers. We also chat about some o…