Jason and Katie discuss board games, life, and nonsense.
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GeekNights Tuesdays is the weekly gaming segment of GeekNights, featuring video games (computer and console), German board games, roleplaying games, and more.
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Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
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The Podcast about board game design and card game design! Together we will explore the secrets of different game mechanics and grow as a game designer!
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Weekly, episodes about board games and the board game hobby. We dive in to a wide selection of game mechanics, themes, and reviews. We discuss game news, gaming highlights, and the people who make our games amazing. Come join us at the game table. Hosted by Nathan Howard, Andy Holliday, Douglas Stewart, David Holliday, and Logan Howard.
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Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how’s and why’s of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players. Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
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These are the audio versions of our Small Talk & Back Chat series. We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive board games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Visit our Youtube channel to comment and join the discussion.
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Jake and Danielle talk about their latest board gaming experiences, delicious craft beer, and find any opportunity to join the two together.
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Board game designer / publisher Jason Tagmire looks at a new featured word each day from a design perspective. Sometimes it'll be mechanics, sometimes theme or tone, and sometimes the inspiration for a full game.
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Welcome to DelveCast, the home of Delve the Podcast. Delve and DelveCast are dedicated to the sharing, discussion and creation of all tabletop gaming. We welcome developers, designers and all people who work on games to join and share with us what you do.
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The Innkeeper's Table is part of The Dice Tower Network. It's a show about board games meant to appeal to gamers while still being accessible to people who don't know a lot about the subject. Each week, hosts Bill and Dylan, two long-time friends who both love board games, will focus on a specific board game-related topic, from game mechanics to deep dives on specific games to explaining what some of the jargon board game enthusiasts use even means.
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Welcome! You've reached the home of the Arcade Castle Podcast, a podcast that looks a little at video games, a little at board games, and those things that got a little bit of both. While most podcasts tend to look at the latest and greatest, we have opted for a far darker path through the sprawling realms of digital and analog games. For lying between these two genres is a pile of games few dare to play, games that often defy categorization. Bizarre chimeric creations and licensed games abo ...
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Episode 300.75: Jason Talks About Games He Would Check Out at GenCon 2025 (If He Could Go)
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11:24Credits To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview …
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MN Podcast 591 August 2025 Turn Two
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1:04:09Episode 591: August 2025 Turn Two Episode release date is August 20, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our new format. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at [email protected] Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple …
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Tonight on GeekNights, we share our thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza. In the news, Gamescom happened, PAX West badges aren't sold out, and you should see The Relationship Between Game Design and Art Direction with Naoki Yoshida and Hiroshi Minagawa. Related Links Forum Thread Donkey Kong Bananza Discord Chat Donkey Kong Bananza Bluesky Post Donkey K…
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Cult Classic Callback - Dr. Strangelove with Mark Besada
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59:28Episode 44 – Dr. Strangelove with Mark Besada Mark Besada can be found on Twitter @markbesada and @brdgamebarrage, and on the podcast Board Game Barrage. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Gho…
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Episode 590: Meeple Nation August 2025 News Show Notes Episode release date is August 13, 2025 It is time again for our news episode. We will be talking about some gaming highlights, new games, new game announcements, and we may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too. Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro…
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Sen speaks to David Gordon at Origins 2024 before all of his games hit shelves in 2025. From Monkey Palace to Floristry, we chat about David's entry into game design and what the future holds for this international man of mystery. Did any of it come true one year later?
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Episode 43 – Goldeneye Aaron's other podcast, Boards Alive, can be found on Twitter @boardsalive and on Instagram @boardsalive. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffi…
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096 – Nerdlab Games – Behind the Scenes of Publishing Board Games
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1:00:16Chris, a podcast listener and fellow game designer, reached out wondering why there hadn’t been any new episodes lately. He generously offered to take on the role of interviewer for this episode, giving listeners an exclusive behind the scenes look at what’s been happening at Nerdlab Games over the past two years. I am incredibly grateful to Chris …
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Episode 259 with Brendo – The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Age, Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 3, Faraway: People From Below, and Metaphor: ReFantazio
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1:13:48In our two hundred and fifty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Age, Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 3, and Faraway: People From Below in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Metaphor: ReFantazio. Then we discuss the games we are intrigued by from Gen Con…
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Episode 589: Player Elimination Games Episode release date is July 30, 2025 Show Notes This week we are discussing Player Elimination Games. This is not a mechanic we all love, but we have a surprising amount of player elimination games. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bi…
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In this episode of Pros and Cons (where we talk to game industry professionals at conventions), we go back to AnimeNorth 2024 where Sen chats with TTRPG designer and writer, Daniel Kwan about anime, wuxia, martial arts, combat and his project that JUST FUNDED on Kickstarter in 2025 - Wandering Blades!…
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Cult Classic Callback - Beaches with Stephanie Malek
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1:01:31Episode 42 – Stephanie Malek Stephanie Malek can be found on Twitter @stephanie_malek, on Instagram @stephanie_malek, and on the podcast The Fandom Show. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Gho…
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MN 588 Pick Up and Delivery Games We Missed
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53:02Episode 588: Pick-up and Delivery Games Episode release date is July 23, 2025 Show Notes This week we complete our discussion of Pick up and Delivery games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Tower Defense games like the famous Desktop Tower Defense (2007). In the news, Ozzy Osbourne made it to 76, the PS5 Store is full of AI slop, Steam is caught up in the war on "pornography", and Deltarune is fantastic. Rym's solo version of Every Game is the Same Game from Zenkaikon is live! Related Links Forum Thr…
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Episode 258 with Linsae – Mythwind, Innovation Ultimate The Unseen and Cities of Destiny Expansions, Against the Storm, and Cult of the Lamb
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55:17In our two hundred and fifty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Mythwind and The Unseen and Cities of Destiny Expansions for Innovation Ultimate in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Against the Storm and Cult of the Lamb. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on o…
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MN 587 Our Top Five Pickup and Delivery Games
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1:10:21By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart
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Episode 300.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (110-101)
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18:40Credits To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview …
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Ludology 344 Indie Games Night Market
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1:00:12While Erica is on vacation, Sen takes the opportunity to speak with Daniel Newman about how his love of trick-taking games lead to the inception of the Indie Games Night Market. If you're interested in selling your games at this year's IGNM at PaxU 25, please check apply at www.newmillindustries.com/ignm…
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Cult Classic Callback - Big Trouble In Little China with Nick Mariner
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1:10:32Episode 41 – Nick Mariner Nick Mariner can be found on Twitter @TheGoodMariner and on the podcast Please Get Me Started. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @Jean…
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Episode 586: Pickup and Delivery Games Episode release date is July 9, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our discussion of pickup and deliver games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Become a Chanameeple Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON P…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider auction and bidding mechanics in games. In the news, DriveThruRPG chose cowardice, and Microsoft lays of 9,000 people. GeekNights will be live at PAX West with an all new lecture on the same topic as this show! Our talk The Everlasting Game from PAX East is on youtube! Related Links Forum Thread Auction and Biddin…
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Erica and Sen welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to give her take on how we can combat anti-intellectualism using games with intentional design. Sarah has started to provide transcripts for her segment on her blog, available at https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com…
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Episode 257 with Benji – Dune: Imperium - Uprising, Innovation Ultimate, Crypt Custodian, and Geometry Dash
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33:37In our two hundred and fifty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Dune: Imperium - Uprising and Innovation Ultimate in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Crypt Custodian and Geometry Dash. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon…
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Episode 585: Meeple Nation July 2025 News Show Notes Episode release date is July 2, 2025 It is time again for our news episode. We will be talking about some gaming highlights, new games, new game announcements, and we may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too. Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of M…
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SaltPOD 0006, Summer 2025 Release date: June 30, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backstage pass…
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Erica and Sen discuss some of the games from their childhoods that featured electronic components heavily and wonder if, in this day and age when smartphones are ubiquitous, the hobby is ripe for another wave of games that are facilitated by quirky little bespoke electronic devices.
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Cult Classic Callback - Bibleman with Jeremy Cobb
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1:07:57Episode 40 – Jeremy Cobb Jeremy Cobb can be found on Twitter @JeremyCobb1 and on the podcast Three Black Halflings. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmAr…
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Meeple Nation 584: A Look At Market Games
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1:03:50isode 584: A Look at Market Games Episode release date is June 25, 2025 Show Notes This week we in contrast with the open drafting mechanic we discussed the last few episodes, this week we are focusing on games that have and use a market, and how a market game is different from an open drafting game. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest …
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Erica and Sen welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to discuss cognitive load and addressing the impact of it through intentional design. Read Ludology co-founder Geoff Engelstein's article on the subject that Sarah refers to here: https://gametek.substack.com/p/grand-unified-gateway-theory…
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Episode 256 with Matt – Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., Unconscious Mind, and Return of the Obra Dinn
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1:28:40In our two hundred and fifty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., and Unconscious Mind in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Return of the Obra Dinn. Then we discuss the biggest letdowns after hearing the hype and the games that actually came through for u…
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MN 583 Top Rated Open Drafting Games
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1:02:11Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 18, 2025 Show Notes This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don’t own. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links t…
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This episode, Sen and Erica talk to Simon Ennis, professional filmmaker and avid boardgamer, about his most recent release, "The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop", that features game designers, reviewers, and community members alike. Check out the trailer for The Hobby as well as the IMDB listing. Erica and Sen will be at the June 18th showing of The…
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Cult Classic Callback - The Terminator with Patrick Hillier
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1:14:30Episode 39 – Patrick Hillier Patrick Hillier can be found on Twitter @overthehillier, on his website, and on his podcast Patrick and Eric in the Morning. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Gho…
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