Best Jared Snyder Podcasts (2025)

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EP 333: Hardboule Hotel (featuring Assistant Coach Adrian Bias) 59:59

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Assistant Coach Adrian Bias returns to the program, teaming up with Bohmbach to face Dave and...good God, that's Josh Snyder's music! In this episode, we start with #TooMuchMinnesota, Snyder shows up to make the save in his jammy jams, Tako gets a Josh Eyeroll over his Missing Link theme, we remember some cinematic football plays for halftime, Dave…

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Timber Town – A Two Top Review 39:32

2d ago39:32

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Anna and Jared are at the Two Top Table. Jared still has the plague. Today, we look at Timber Town published by Alley Cat Games. Note: Alley Cat Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Lone Wolve…

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EP 332: Big Jellyfish Man (featuring guest Rowan Ward) 1:12:32

3d ago1:12:32

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Rowan Ward returned to the Bench to team with Tako against Walling and Luks in a horsey-themed game hosted by Snyder. Much equine knowledge was shared, including the facts that all horses like shiny things and are descended from known horses, a famous racehorse may have worn a hairpiece, and there's no rule that says a horse can't play baseball. In…

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Ep 931 - In The Stranger's Guise (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:12am) 59:02

8d ago59:02

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees on Infants on Thrones. This is a previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, playfully resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology To…

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Ep 930 - The Perfect Thanksgiving Lament of Ex Ex-Mormon Reed (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:11am) 41:55

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. This is a newly written and submitted listener essay, summarily executed and resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on the inevitable perfection of mental health and…

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The Game Table’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 1:06:51

13d ago1:06:51

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Ian and Jared provide a not so exhaustive board game holiday gift guide as they discuss games and accessories that might be potential gift ideas for the gamer in your life. Links for the board games discussed in the Holiday Gift Guide Two Player Games- Tag Team- Toy Battle- Lone Wolves- Fateforge: Chronicles of KaanHeavy Games- Ark Nova - Great Wes…

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EP 331: The One With the Webbed Feet 1:25:57

10d ago1:25:57

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This all-Benchwarmer affair, hosted by Bohmbach, pitted the OG team of Scott & Mason versus the New School team of Dave & Snyder. In this episode, Mason travelled back to 1995 after hitting his F1 key, Bohmbach gave a trigger warning to Dan AFTER reading a question (what a knucklehead - sorry Dan), we were forced to imagine John Clayton and Clay Ai…

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Origin Story / I Made You a Mixtape – Featured Table Reviews 58:13

20d ago58:13

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss two new games: Origin Story and I Made You a Mixtape. Origin Story is a 1-5 player trick taking game themed around the idea of building a hero's origin story. I Made You a Mixtape is a 1-4 player "I split, you choose" set collection game all about making the best mixt…

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EP 330: What's a Wilmer? (featuring Assistant Coach Trevor Hogg & guest Tommy Wortz) 1:17:43

17d ago1:17:43

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Assistant Coach Trevor Hogg returned to the bench, along with Benchbro Tommy Wortz for this Snyder-hosted game. Both teams took ABBA-themed names for no apparent reason. Tommy asked if "Saturn Nuts" means what we all think, and Scott decided that Bae-Blade had to be the nickname of Wesley Snipes’ wife. Local connections between Trevor and Tommy wer…

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Ep 929 - The Lazy Valedictorian (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:10am) 1:12:50

23d ago1:12:50

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Ep 928 - Russia Made Me Do It (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:09am) 51:31

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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A Place for All My Books – A Featured Table Review 51:34

25d ago51:34

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Ian and Jared sit down at the Featured Table of The Game Table Podcast to discuss the newest, coziest, snuggliest, book organization game, A Place for All My Books, from Smirk & Dagger Games. Links for A Place for All My Books Interested in purchasing? Get A Place for All My BooksNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon …

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EP 329: Why don't we have an ABA team? (featuring Assistant Coach Scott Hyland) 1:32:16

24d ago1:32:16

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Assistant Coach Scott Hyland returned to the Bench for this Dave-hosted game. In this episode, Dave scored a trifecta with three Whooo?! calls from Bohmbach, Snyder checked in with the semi-inappropriate answer of Ronal...do's Nuts, we learned that a certain fast food franchise has items in Milwaukee that don't seem to exist anywhere else #shakegat…

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Ep 927 - Remarkably Unremarkable (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:08am) 45:22

25d ago45:22

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Cyber Pet Quest – A Kid’s/Family Table Review 28:28

1M ago28:28

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Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared sit down at the Kid's Table to take a look at the story driven campaign dungeon crawl game Cyber Pet Quest. Note: Dead Alive Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Cy…

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EP 328: We Call That a Woody Johnson (featuring Equipment Manager John Ross) 1:12:05

1M ago1:12:05

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Ede hosts this game, pitting the first-ever pairing of the Benchwarmer Daves vs. Scott & Equipment Manager of our Patreon team, John Ross. In this game, Luks & Wortz nearly pull off the biggest backup truck answer ever, and in the same round, John and Scott have one of the most awkward misses ever. When John recovers, he points out that it really d…

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Tabletop Digital Adaptation Discussion 23:21

1M ago23:21

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Jared reviews the upcoming digital version of the hot new release, Nature, by North Star Games Studio and gives some quick thoughts on digital adaptations in the industry. Nature Digital Adaptation Nature Trailer: https://youtu.be/apJH97rk6cA?si=5UrnwyDrChOCb3NHSteam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926610/Nature/Nature Digital: https://ww…

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Ep 926 - My Lucky Day (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:07am) 47:28

1M ago47:28

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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EP 327: That's Right, Birds Do Swoop (featuring guest Trey Cleeter) 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

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Trey Cleeter returns to the Bench, teaming up with Scott against Bohmbach and Dave in a Tako-hosted game. In this episode, Dave and Bohmbach attempt to spoil a future question with their team name, Scott and Trey have to decide on an answer between one-fourth of Petey Pablo's Freek-a-Leek, Dave does one of the more impressive things ever heard on t…

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Ep 925 - Dear Grandmother, Who Is Dead (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:06am) 53:26

1M ago53:26

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Ep 924 - The Old Ship Zion (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:05am) 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Social Deduction Games Discussion – A Featured Table Review 1:05:10

2M ago1:05:10

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Ian and Jared review social deduction games, their intro into this particular genre, and briefly discuss their impact on a game night. Links for All Social Deduction Games Discussed BangBang: The Dice Game Mysterium Dixit Mysterium Park Love Letter One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Vampire, Aliens, Superheroes, Supervillains Deception: Murder in Hong Ko…

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EP 326: Chuck Woolery, Heisman Trophy Winner (featuring Equipment Manager Ian Hollenberg) 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

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David hosts this episode, featuring Equipment Manager Ian Hollenberg, teaming with Walling, competing against Scott and the newest Benchwarmer, Josh Snyder. The teams struggle early with some rhyming scheme issues, until Snyder points out to Scott that they aren't obligated to rhyme when they talk to each other. Snyder and Scott wonder whether it i…

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Ep 923 - The Atheist and the Humanist (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:04am) 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Ep 922 - The Problem of Good (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:03am) 51:09

2M ago51:09

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Lone Wolves & Spirits of the Wild: Awakening – Reviews from the Two Top Table at The Game Table Podcast 58:44

2M ago58:44

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Anna and Jared settle in to the Two-Top Table this week to discuss two different two player games: Lone Wolves published by Wonderful World Board Games and Spirits of the Wild: Awakening published by Mattel.Note: Both Wonderful World Board Games and Mattel were kind enough to provide us with a review copy for each of these games. Our intention is t…

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Ep 921 - The Log on the Fire (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:02am) 47:41

2M ago47:41

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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EP 325: Second Ugliest Player Next to Sam Cassell (featuring guest Matt Fraier) 1:15:35

2M ago1:15:35

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New guest Matt Fraier joined the Bench for this game hosted by Josh (the non-rabbi). In this episode, Matt calls Dave "Rude!" after a shot is taken at Murray State, Walling doesn't think that Will Shipley had a dad..., Mason would like us to stay away from John Popper, Dave and Mason were stuck on double letters, and Dave stated during the Halftime…

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Ep 920 - Faith Crisis: A Nervous System Story (Essay Resurrection File, Morning of 12:01am) 44:31

2M ago44:31

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn became a mental health therapist largely as a result of his interactions with listeners and interviewees in Infants on Thrones. These are previously published listener essays from 2014-2018, newly resurrected to shine further light and knowledge on mental health and wellbeing. Glenn's Psychology Today …

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Cryptid Cafe: The Chef’s Apprentice & Twinkle Twinkle – Featured Table Reviews 51:40

2M ago51:40

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Ian and Jared discuss a couple of tile drafting games: Cryptid Cafe: The Chef's Apprentice published by Squatchy Games and Twinkle Twinkle published by AllPlay. Note: Both Squatchy Games and AllPlay were kind enough to provide us with a review copy of these games. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game o…

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EP 324: Yiddish Mischief (featuring guest Jake Manne) 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

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Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters: Anniversary Edition – A Kid’s Table Review 34:08

2M ago34:08

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Faith, Joy, Hope, Anna, and Jared sit down at the Kid's Table to take a look at the reimplementation of the 2014 Kinderspiel des Jahres winner, Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters: Anniversary Edition. Note: Mattel, Inc. was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we pu…

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EP 323: Can You Say Kikuchi on a Podcast? (featuring Assistant Coach Will Weiss) 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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In this Tako-hosted game, Assistant Coach Will Weiss teams up with Mason to take on Josh and Scott, who have no chance of winning since they aren't playing against Ede. In this episode, Scott earns Triple Gold Club status, Alonzo Mourning plays defense, Scott can't think of any Black Russians, Josh makes what has to be the first Caroline in the Cit…

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Castle Raisers – A Featured Table Review 59:34

2M ago59:34

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Ian and Jared reminisce over simple childhood folktales as they review the newest iteration of " The Three Little Pigs" in the tower defense board game, Castle Raisers published by WWBG. Note: Wonderful World Board Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether w…

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EP 322: Are we in the Trust Tree? (featuring guest Tommy Wortz) 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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Tommy Wortz, host of the Leadoff Show in Milwaukee, makes his debut on the Bench to partner with his brother Dave, our latest Benchwarmer. Their opponents were Eric Ede and David Luks in this Walling-hosted affair. Walling brought the return of the Shannon Sharpe-inspired pre- and post- game round, which basically resulted in Luks sounding like Daf…

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Table Topics: The Rules 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

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Ian is back at the table with Kalee, going over a major pain point of games-the rules. Whether you're reading them for the first time, or teaching them for the hundredth time, mistakes can be dramatic. Everyone has different ways they like to learn and different challenges when they teach. As with most things on the show, it comes down to respectin…

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EP 321: "Undeserved" Hosted by Lynn Swann 1:22:28

3M ago1:22:28

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Dave Wortz returned to the Bench to host his first official episode as the newest Benchwarmer . During the game, we all agreed that Trevor Lawrence and Trent Richardson "had good season" and Dave informed the teams that David was very happy about a Jewish-sounding nickname, but unfortunately it was not Dr. Layupstein (aka Maccabe…

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Spooktacular – A Featured Table Review 59:35

3M ago59:35

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Ian and Jared prep for fall and spooky season as they discuss one of the new hot games: Spooktacular from Level 99 Games. Note: Level 99 Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a game for review. Links for Spooktacular Publi…

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EP 320: He Walked So Adam Dunn Could Run (featuring Assistant Coach Marc Grenier) 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

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Assistant Coach Marc Grenier returns to the Bench after a 9-month hiatus to team with Scott, competing against Markkus & Eric Ede. Luks hosts the game and witnesses Markkus throwing a tirade on question 1. It really doesn't take much. Both teams foreshadow an answer from the 4th quarter in early discussions. Important life questions are also ponder…

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Ep 919 - Dear Chip... Happy Birthday, Aquarian Soul 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile A man writes a letter to his younger self at the moment of birth. Dear Chip – Chapter Two is a fiction-as-self-therapy meditation: piercing cries, blossoming lungs, controlled hallucinations, attachment theory, and the first grooves of trust and independence. Blending neuroscience, modern folklore, and lived…

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Ep 918 - Dear Chip 01: The Point of Conception 27:30

3M ago27:30

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Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Before the Infant. Before the Throne. There was a sperm, an egg, a single cell then two. This is a letter written to this two. A man writes a letter to his younger self at the point of conception. Dear Chip – Chapter One is a fiction-as-self-therapy origin story: zinc sparks, cosmic eggs, parts-work, and the…

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Super Trains – A Kid’s Table Review 28:20

3M ago28:20

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Faith, Joy, and Jared settle in at the kid's table to discuss the pick up and deliver super hero save the city from the evil semi-truck gang game, Super Trains.Note: Treasure Falls Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are given a g…

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Table Topics: Living for Chaos 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

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Kalee and a new guest Sarah navigate a chaos storm of tales and opinions. The chaotic storm spins us through the treatment of boardgames, RPG horror stories, and even some more action-packed hobbies. Join us as we embrace all that comes with our own takes and opinions. Want to send in your own story for this or future table topics? Links for Table …

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EP 319: Mike Tyson is KITH! (featuring Head Coach Dave Wortz & Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin) 1:09:38

3M ago1:09:38

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Head Coach Dave Wortz and Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin returned to the Bench for this Josh-hosted game. Walling wished everyone a Happy Hatch Chili Season before he rubbed his eye after handling peppers...PSA - wash your hands! In this episode, Markkus checked out of an entire quarter due to the sports involved, after a Halftime Show question Dave…

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Eila & Something Shiny, A Gentle Rain, and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto – Two-Top Table Reviews 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Anna and Jared settle in to the Two-Top Table this week to discuss three solo games that have the option of playing at two: Eila & Something Shiny published by North Star Games, A Gentle Rain and Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto both published by Incredible Dream Studios. Note: Incredible Dream Studios was kind enough to provide us with a review c…

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EP 318: Thinking About Ming-Na Wen 51:21

3M ago51:21

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It's an all-Benchwarmer affair, and an all-women's sports game! In this episode, Scott tries to trade David to Throwback Trivia Takedown before the trade deadline, one team has their name changed mid-episode to the Old Pervs (guess which one?), we have a Magic Mike/Disney crossover discussion, we discuss softball pitchers who look like they play fo…

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Bonus Episode: Toth Games Interview for Legends of the Arena 1:08:39

4M ago1:08:39

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Jared interviews Michael and Brian Toth from Toth Games as they prepare to launch their Kickstarter gaming project, Legends of the Arena, on August 26th, 2025. Links for Legends of the Arena / Toth Games Publisher: Toth GamesDesigner: Brian Toth, Michael TothArtists: Christian Erbe, Gunship Revolution, ZaozabotBGG Game LinkKickstarter: https://www.…

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Star Realms Academy – A Kid’s Table Review 23:54

4M ago23:54

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Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jared jump into their cockpits to review one of the newest "My First" games: Star Realms Academy: My First Deckbuilding Game by Wacky Wizard Games.Note: Wacky Wizard Games was kind enough to provide us with a review copy of this game. Our intention is to review each game fairly and honestly whether we purchase a game or are gi…

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Table Topics: Potable Potions 58:54

4M ago58:54

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Kalee and Ashley return to tackle a tricky topic - alcohol at game nights. While the initial question posed to r/boardgames seemed to return a general consensus of comfort, there are horror stories lurking. These include the Great Gin and Tonic Flood of Carcassone, as well as those with much more serious connotations. We try to navigate all stories…

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EP 317: Masculine, Perfectly Normal-Sized Hands That Are Not a Problem (featuring Assistant Coach David Fudor) 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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Assistant Coach David Fudor returned to the Bench for this Ede-hosted game. During Ede's all-hockey Curriculum Vitae quarter, Tako inquired if Ede was talking about Vince or Dom when referencing Wayne Gretzky's brother. After that quarter was finished, Josh proclaimed that "we are good at hockey questions" (and you may be too). During halftime, Jos…