Best Crokinole Podcasts (2026)

1
"Is crokinole a sport?" with Paul Saloman 1:01:23

Play Pause

19d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Paul Saloman, designer and podcaster joins us on the submarine! We talk about all sorts of great things including what really constitutes a game and why we should be talking more about dexterity games. All this and more on today's episode!By tabletopsubmarine

1
S2E4: A Local Game For Local People 34:28

28d ago34:28

34:28

Ryan and Terry deliver a brisk, news-packed episode as they thank Ian Witt for his service on the Crokinole UK Committee and welcome Helen Temby as his successor. They recap the Winter Classic and Liam Broderick Memorial Trophy, then whip around the UK for club updates as more and more are appearing across the country! They close with a look ahead …

1
Episode 7: Season 4 Episode 7 - The 2025 Pink Shirt Pod Awards with Garret Tracey 1:25:56

16d ago1:25:56

1:25:56

On today's episode, I am joined by Garret Tracey to discuss, reveal and analyze the results of the 2025 Pink Shirt Pod Awards. Registration for The Elmira Winter Crokinole Classic: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/elmira-winter-crokinole-classic-118915545461#events Pinky # 3 (Celebration of the Year): Mark Harper (The North Star Cup) https://youtu.be/9…

1
Hey! What's going on with the uploads? 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

Josh and Andrew take time to say thanks to all the listeners. Then Josh gives an update on why the uploads have been so sporadic recently.By tabletopsubmarine

1
Episode 6: Season 4 Episode 6 - Part 2 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den 1:06:26

1M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

On today's episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, 6 guests share their ideas for crokinole products/formats/ideas. This is part 2 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den. Part 1 was published Tues, Nov 11. Relevant Links: Ray Beierling: Crokinole Depot: https://www.crokinoledepot.com/contact-us.html Preston Leeke: Charleston Crokinole Club https://www.faceboo…

1
S2E3: Please Look After This Bear, I Mean Board… 54:01

2M ago54:01

54:01

Ryan and Terry are back at the mic, and this time they’re joined by the ever-lovely Mark “The Bear” Paddington. The trio break down all the highlights from the Wales Crokinole Clash, from the insane standard of play, to the exceptional sportsmanship, they cover all the highs and lows and deep dive into the Pool C final! From there, they look ahead …

1
"Board Game Herpes." Board Game Rundown Part 2 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

Part 2 of our Board Game Rundown Episode!By tabletopsubmarine

1
Episode 5: Season 4 Episode 5 - Part 1 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

On today's episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, 6 guests share their ideas for crokinole products/formats/ideas. This is part 1 of Crokinole Shark Tank/Dragons' Den. Part 2 is set to be published Thurs, Nov 27. Relevant Links: Darin van Gammeren: Buffalo Crokinole Club: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573111105526 Crokinole Cards: https://trace…

1
A Special Episode of Tabletop Submarine! with Anjali Bhimani 16:34

3M ago16:34

16:34

Actress, Producer, Dungeon Master, and tabletop celebrity Anjali Bhimani joins us on the Submarine in a special episode dedicated to The Puppy Roll. By the time this has posted the livestream would have been done but you can still donate and enjoy today! The Puppy Roll is a one-of-a-kind charity Dungeons & Dragons livestream where celebrity players…

1
S2E2 - From Tabletop to Mountaintop 1:07:50

3M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Join Ryan and Terry for a relaxed chat in this laid-back instalment of Hogan’s Alley! We unwind after a busy stretch of events, sharing our highlights from the Crokinole Scotland Grand Prix and all the excitement of Tabletop Scotland. We recap the amazing efforts of people around the world on International Crokinole Day, and sit down with Matt Prow…

1
Episode 4: Season 4 Episode 4 - The Crokinole World Cup with Árpád Lonsták and Linder Wendt 1:20:59

3M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

On Today's episode Árpád Lonsták, the organizer of the Crokinole World Cup in Hungary joins me to discuss both the organization and the play in the event. Then Linder Wendt, a competitor, shares about his tournament experience. Watch play from the Crokinole World Cup: Shevatos Crokinole: https://www.youtube.com/@ShevatosCrokinole/videos USA Crokino…

1
The Periscope- Wizard Community College 14:14

3M ago14:14

14:14

Support Wizard Community College! Wizard Community College is a card game with role-playing elements for 3-8 players that can be set up and taught in under 2 minutes. Play as student wizards who are trying to work together to solve their college problems by casting spells they have little control over. Players will take turns casting spells based o…

1
"Smores Pop Tarts for Scale." with The Board Game Rundown! Part 1 43:24

3M ago43:24

43:24

Mike, Bob, and (regretfully) Tim from the Board Game Rundown join us on the Submarine! These guys are some of our favorite people in the hobby and we are thrilled to talk all sorts of games with them and hear their stories. In this multi part episode we hear Mike story about virality and how a simple social media challenged changed his perspective …

1
Episode 3: Season 4 Episode 3 - Devon Fortino's Perfection and the Northeast Crokinole Tour 1:34:47

3M ago1:34:47

1:34:47

On today's episode, Devon Fortino joins me to discuss his foray into the competitive world and to reflect on his historic performance at the Turtle Island Crokinole Tournament. I am then joined by 3 founding members and officers of the Northeast Crokinole Tour, Marc Ponzio, Helen Linda and Jim Stanton. We discuss the formation and all things Northe…

1
"I played a 4 hour game of Cascadia." with Banzainator 50:09

4M ago50:09

50:09

Join us on the Tabletop Submarine podcast as we dive into the thrilling world of competitive board gaming with our special guest, Banzainator. Discover the excitement of the World Series of Board Gaming, where strategy meets passion, and hear firsthand stories of triumph and camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual gamer, this …

1
S2E1 - Hogan's Alley Season 2: Electric Boogaloo 58:50

4M ago58:50

58:50

Hogan’s Alley is back for Season 2! Ryan, Terry, and Ian Witt kick things off with a lively discussion about the exciting changes coming to the Crokinole UK Tour. They look back at a packed summer of (very hot) mini tournaments — from the Leicester King of Crok to the fun-filled Beers n’ Boards event in Holyhead — and share their highlights and tak…

1
Chronicling Crokinole the Cloutier Way 50:03

4M ago50:03

50:03

In this episode of Hogan’s Alley, Terry is joined by Helen Temby and they talk to the world’s most prolific Crokinole author – Michel Cloutier. They discuss Michel’s books which he was inspired to write after rediscovering the Greatest Game on Earth, touch on some plans for International Crokinole Day, and generally enjoy each other’s company. If y…

1
"Let's go back to the horse." with Kirsten Lunde 44:25

5M ago44:25

44:25

Kirsten Lunde, designer of Ovation, joins us on the Submarine! Kirsten is an American designer from New Zealand! In this podcast she shares some insights about the New Zealand gaming scene and what makes her home so great. We also talk about how the decisions she makes while she is playing games influence her in designing her own games. Plus we tal…

1
A Deep Dive with Jeremy Tracey of Tracey Boards 1:43:32

5M ago1:43:32

1:43:32

In this episode of Hogan’s Alley, we sit down with Jeremy Tracey, the craftsman and storyteller behind Tracey Boards, one of the most respected names in the world of crokinole. We talk about everything from winning a world championship to dealing with criticism, from running tournaments to the global crokinole community. Whether you’re a lifelong p…

1
Kickstarting Crokinole: The Meeplewood Mission 30:40

5M ago30:40

30:40

In this special episode of Hogan’s Alley, Ryan and Terry sit down with the man turning wood into beautiful games and tables — Steve Mellors of Meeplewood and Play Crokinole — to talk all things board-building, disc-flicking, and launching his brand-new Kickstarter on August 12th. From workshop expansions to design dreams, Steve shares the story beh…

1
The Periscope- Echoes of the Sundering 20:26

5M ago20:26

20:26

Kyle Sussenbach joins us on the Periscope! You have come to the Rooted Soul, the massive tree that stands on the border of the Anwyn Valley, in response to a crisis. For years a poisonous fog has filled the Valley. Soon it will expand and swallow up the rest of the land. Some of you have a nearby hamlet or village you call home. Some of you have he…

1
100 Episodes with Jon Weaver 58:58

6M ago58:58

58:58

We are celebrating 100 episodes of Tabletop Submarine! Thank you Voyagers. We are joined by our friend Jon Weaver of Gameweaver Games to talk about Echoes of the Sundering that is live on Kickstarter now!By tabletopsubmarine

1
Episode 2: Season 4 Episode 2 - WCC Recap Part 2 with WCC Champ Shawn Hagarty 1:15:52

6M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

In today's episode, 2025 World Crokinole Championship competitive singles champion Shawn Hagarty joins me to discuss his victory. Bad Boy: https://badboycountry.com/ To discuss participating in an upcoming Pink Shirt Pod "Dragon's Den/Shark's Tank" type episode, email me at [email protected] (listen to episode for details). Remember, August 20…

1
"I could use your help!" a special message from Josh 3:01

6M ago3:01

3:01

Josh and Andrew are both currently running Kickstarter campaigns. Andrews game is currently funded and if you are looking for some awesome Trick Taking games please go check it out Josh's game Beach Day is still a little bit off. So he is asking for help from the Voyagers. Please go and back Beach Day now!…

1
Episode 1: Season 4 Episode 1 - WCC Recap Part 1 with Ray Beierling 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

In today's episode, Ray Beierling and I discuss the 2025 World Crokinole Championship. Ray places this year's event in some historical context and then we look at the results of the Pink Shirt Pod WCC Fantasy Draft. To discuss participating in an upcoming Pink Shirt Pod "Dragon's Den/Shark's Tank" type episode, email me at [email protected] (l…

1
"Most likely too..." with JT Smith 50:01

6M ago50:01

50:01

Tabletop swiss army knife JT Smith joins the Submarine! JT is most famously the creator of The Game Crafter, a US based print on demand service, but he has done a ton more that he shares about as well on the show. We talk tariffs for a little bit but also do a High School award show for board games! All this and more on today's episode.…

1
S1E9 - Flickin’ Brilliant! Season Recap with the Champ! 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

It’s the end of the season and Ryan and Terry are joined by none other than Tour Champion Tom Curry! The trio dive into the wild world of Crokinole in 2025: the glory, the gaffes and the great players. Expect banter, bold takes, and even Terry grilling Tom on the most important choices in Crokinole. It’s a season review so good, you’ll want to list…

1
The Periscope- Inktentions 17:29

7M ago17:29

17:29

In INKtentions, players become cunning octopuses vying for the most food in the treacherous depths of the ocean. Using ink clouds, sneaky hiding spots, and well-placed tentacle maneuvers, they must outwit their rivals while dodging hungry sharks and relentless eels. Strategy and deception go hand in hand as players secretly place cards, protecting …

1
NEWS FLASH - International Crokinole Day Announcement 6:30

7M ago6:30

6:30

Hogan’s Alley Podcast are spearheading a campaign to make August 20th the official International Crokinole Day. 20/08 or 08/20 – however you write it, it’s a perfect date for a perfect game. And we need you to help make it unforgettable. What’s it all about? Imagine this: crokinole boards in unexpected places, laughter echoing over BBQs, a few cold…

1
S1E8 – Top of the Chops 1:01:24

7M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

The boards were smooth, the play hotter than the NEC, and the atmosphere was electric. In Episode 8 of Hogan’s Alley, Ian Witt returns to join Ryan and Terry for a full rundown of the UK Crokinole Championship — the biggest and most competitive event the country has ever seen. From standout performances to unforgettable moments, it’s a celebration …

1
"You know we could just play that right here." with Don Baggett 57:47

7M ago57:47

57:47

A founder has entered the Submarine! Don Baggett of the Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast joins us for a Blood Rage filled episode. We talk about the Secret Cabal and what makes a group and podcast so successful amongst a sea of competition. All this and more on today's episode!By tabletopsubmarine

1
Episode 7: Season 3 Episode 7 - 2025 World Crokinole Championship Preview 1:20:17

8M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Today I am joined by Nathan Walsh, Connor Reinman, and Jason Beierling. First we look at NCA tour scenarios. After that we preview the 2025 World Crokinole Championship, including a fantasy draft. Nathan's article on Crokinole Centre: http://crokinolecentre.com/2025-05-12-more-tournaments-more-20s-more/ NCA tour standings (top 5 results): http://na…

1
"Sauros and 3 Magi?" with Cole Smith 34:50

8M ago34:50

34:50

Up and coming designer Cole Smith join us on the submarine. Cole has two games currently on or getting ready to launch on Kickstarter. 3 Magi and Sauros! Again he is a designer from (or at least near) Canada's design hotbed Toronto and he is here to share his story.By tabletopsubmarine

1
S1E7 - Masters & Commander 1:22:40

8M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Queen of the Board herself, Helen Temby, grabs the mic and joins this episode of Hogan’s Alley! She joins Ryan and Terry to break down the Crokinole UK Masters — who nailed it, who failed it, and why she is (probably) the most popular Crokinole player around. Then, Ian Witt makes his triumphant return to preview the upcoming UK Championships. We’ll…

1
"This dude is generally one of the better people..." with Isaac Villa 37:57

8M ago37:57

37:57

Reviewer and friend of the podcast Isaac Villa joins us for a technical difficulty full episode. Josh did not have the best setup which led to him having to drop off in the middle of the podcast, but Andrew and Isaac hold it down with an interesting story about meeting designers while playing their games and how mentors can be crucial in you life's…

1
"The exciting world of commercial refrigeration." with Roberto Panetta 40:57

9M ago40:57

40:57

Roberto Panetta joins us on the submarine! The designer of Gems of Iridescia, Roberto had a succesful campaign that is bringing his designs to the hobby. On this episode we have a delirious Josh alongside a story about Marvel Legendary!By tabletopsubmarine

1
S1E6 - Noble Intentions 51:11

9M ago51:11

51:11

Ryan and Terry are back—and once again they’ve brought reinforcements! Joined by the ever-energetic Jase “The Ace” Noble, the trio dive into their action-packed experience at Airecon, covering all the Crokinole highlights and unforgettable moments. They recount the thrills of the Airecon Crokinole Tournament, relive the hilarity of a very special c…

1
Episode 6: Season 3 Episode 6 - Ryan Buhr, Crokinolympics Medal Champ and Jason Molloy previewing the 2025 US Open 1:33:16

9M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

On this episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, I am first joined by Ryan Buhr who share about his crokinole journey and then about his experience at the Crokinolympics. I am then joined by Jason Molloy of the Extra Pint Crokinole Club who previews the 2025 US Open. Some links of interest: Various Crokinolympics videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@Connectic…

1
"An overnights sensation years in the making." with David Gordan 48:02

9M ago48:02

48:02

Designer of Finspan, Crafting the Cosmos, Monkey Palace, and Floristry, David Gordan takes a ride on the submarine! We talk about the string of success he has released and how he came to be in such a unique position. All this and more on today's podcast!By tabletopsubmarine

1
"I played Codenames for the first time!" with Parker Simpson 54:14

10M ago54:14

54:14

Illustrator, designer, and publisher Parker Simpson joins us on the Submarine. Known for Trash Dash and Disgraced House, Parker is an up and coming name in the tabletop world with snappy designs and fantastic art gracing his games. Hear his story today!By tabletopsubmarine

1
Crokinole: The Best Game You’ve (Probably) Never Played 1:10:53

10M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Ryan and Terry are back with a special episode of Hogan’s Alley, and this time, they’ve brought in the questionably iconic Ian Witt to flick some wisdom your way. Together, they turn to the Crokinole community to answer life’s big questions: How did you get hooked on this gloriously quirky game? What keeps you coming back for more? And why should e…

1
The Periscope: Cities of Venus: Survivors 25:59

10M ago25:59

25:59

(We apologize for no intro or outro music, Josh is traveling and didn't have access to his sound files, but wanted to make sure an episode was released of something!) Set during the time of Cities of Venus, Survivors continues the story with the search for survivors on the surface by the brave mining mech operators. The object of this stand-alone p…

1
The Periscope: Coral Castle 16:57

11M ago16:57

16:57

Travis Deere joins us to talk about his latest project Coral Castle! Build a magical mermaid garden under the sea in this card drafting game. Each round you will draft cards, craft combos, and race other players up the wealth, beauty, and rarity tracks. You'll be able to keep cards each round for bigger, better combos. After 3 rounds, see see who i…

1
TantrumCon 2025 with Emily Vincent 54:45

11M ago54:45

54:45

Pink Hawk Games owner Emily Vincent comes on the podcast to talk all things TantrumCon 2025 with Andrew and Josh! We love the Tantrum House crew and we discuss how the con was for attendees, designers, and publishers. Stick around to see if this con is worth your time!By tabletopsubmarine

1
S1E5 - All’s Fair in Love and Crokinole 59:43

11M ago59:43

59:43

In this action-packed episode of Hogan’s Alley, we dive into the thrilling highlights from the St Albans Crokinole Open and Doubles Championship, The Winter Classic, and the Retrocave Rumble. From high quality victories to surprising upsets, we relive the best moments from the boards. We also reflect on our own performances and weigh up competitive…

1
Episode 5: Season 3 Episode 5 - The Crokinole Cup with Simon Dowrick 1:13:50

11M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

On today's episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, I am joined by Simon Dowrick, the creator of the Crokinole Cup. Simon discusses the origins and inspiration of this multiphase event. We then discuss the draw and preview the first edition. Finally Simon sticks around to discuss some January NCA events and the NCA standings. Crokinole Cup on Instagram: @cro…

1
"I am yucking all over this yum!" with Jay Bernardo 58:06

11M ago58:06

58:06

Welcome back to the submarine with our guest Jay Bernardo! Jay is part of the Bezier Games team and is a strong advocate for the eastern tabletop market. This is highlighted through is channel Cardboard East! Jay shares a story about Cosmic Encounter and we go in to group dynamics and how a game last through time as opposed to being a flash in the …

1
PAX Unplugged 2024 with Michael Guigliano 42:40

12M ago42:40

42:40

On this episode we talk about PAX Unplugged with publisher 3WS and Michael Guigliano! We give you the low down on some of our favorite things we saw and talk about the future of the convention and what we can expect from it in the future. All this and more on today's show!By tabletopsubmarine

1
"Toronto has great game designers!" with Yuval Grinspun 46:56

1y ago46:56

46:56

Designer Yuval Grinspun joins the submarine! Ever wanted to know some backroom discussion about some of the best games designed in the past years? Well Yuval has a story for you! Here he discusses his experience with some of the best designers the great city of Toronto has to offer. He also talks briefly about his new game How to Save World from Bu…

1
Episode 4: Season 3 Episode 4 - The 2024 Pink Shirt Pod Awards with Nathan Walsh and NACO with Josh Molloy 1:49:16

1y ago1:49:16

1:49:16

On today's episode of The Pink Shirt Pod, I am first joined by Josh Molloy to discuss NACO, Crokinole in Texas, and a quick preview of US Open details. Then I am joined by Nathan Walsh to present and analyze the first ever Pink Shirt Pod Awards. NACO: https://extrapintcrokinoleclub.com/naco/ 2025 US Open: https://extrapintcrokinoleclub.com/2025-us-…