Best Misplay Podcasts (2026)

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Road to Crowdfunding 31:33

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12h ago31:33

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Season 3 of The Misplay starts now! Same game. More mistakes. For new listeners, we recap the first two seasons to get you caught up. Join us on the path to crowdfunding!

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The Die Is Cast | Survivor S49E12 | The Most Brutal Misplay Of The Season 37:41

25d ago37:41

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We break down Survivor 49, Episode 12 (“The Die Is Cast”) and the chaos of a vote that should have been simple, but somehow turned into an all time head scratcher. We talk Rizzo’s elite bluffing, Savannah’s challenge run, and Sophie’s decision to reveal Knowledge Is Power. Plus, we get into why this season feels like a throwback villain era, and wh…

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Listen Until the End 30:31

14d ago30:31

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This is it—the end of Season 2. We look back on how we got here and share highlights from the year, including our recent two-player meetup. Are we ready to launch a crowdfunding campaign for our abstract game? Will there be a Season 3?

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Survivor 49 Finale | The All-Women Final Three And A Fire-Making Finish 1:01:59

18d ago1:01:59

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Frank and Shirley break down the Survivor Season 49 finale, starting with the big picture: why Savannah’s win felt earned, and why the all-women final three (Sophie, Savannah, Sage) was such a standout moment. From there, they rewind through the endgame chaos, including the advantage hunt, Savannah’s reward pick, Christina and Sage battling to stay…

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Where Are We? 36:22

28d ago36:22

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We ask ourselves every episode, “Where are we?”—and today we really mean it. We take stock of our abstract tile-placement game and ask the big question: Are we ready to move into Season 3 or head toward crowdfunding?

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Cherry on Top | Survivor S49E11 | Revenge Voting And A Power Trio That Will Not Die 37:05

1M ago37:05

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Frank and Shirley break down Survivor 49, episode 11, “Cherry on Top,” where the game finally forces everyone to admit who can actually win at the end. They dig into Steven’s brutal but brilliant journey, why the new spinning disc challenge felt too forgiving, and how the main alliance continues to keep control while everyone else gets stuck in emo…

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Huge Dose of Bamboozle | Survivor S49E10 37:01

1M ago37:01

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On this Outlast Podcast, We break down Survivor 49, Episode 10, “Huge Dose of Bamboozle.” We dig into how the core trio continues to run the game like an old school alliance, why Rizzo’s fake idol play might be the moment he tips into overconfidence, and how Savannah’s extra vote turns tribal council into a brutal blindside. We also spend time on C…

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Would You Play It Again? 37:14

1M ago37:14

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At Kublacon, we asked the ultimate question: Would you play the game again? Hear what playtesters told us, our responses to their feedback, and how their honest insights may shape the next version of the game.

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If You're Loyal to All, You're Loyal to None | Survivor S49E9 40:07

2M ago40:07

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Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 49 Episode 9, “If You’re Loyal to All, You’re Loyal to None.” They dig into Rizzo’s sharpest strategic episode yet, how he pulls Sophie into his orbit, and why the tribe keeps letting his idol stay in play. Savannah’s endurance run continues, making her feel more and more like a lock for the endgame. Alo…

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Hot Grim Reaper | Survivor S49E8 | Rizzo And Savannah Flip The Game 35:39

2M ago35:39

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In this Outlast Podcast episode, Frank and Shirley break down Survivor 49, episode 8, "Hot Grim Reaper." Coming off Nate’s blindside, they look at how Rizzo and Savannah go from the bottom to calling the shots, all while holding idols and advantages that completely reshape the vote. They talk through John and Sage’s surprising rise to power, Mickey…

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Roadmap to Season 3 34:23

2M ago34:23

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We’re hitting the road—the road to Season 3! But before we get there, we’ve got some serious playtesting ahead to make sure the game is both fun and replayable. Next stops: Kublacon, Golden Gate Gamemaker events, and a Misplay board game community night.

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Blood Will Be Drawn | Survivor S49E7 | Merge Chaos, Keys, and a Clutch Win 35:39

2M ago35:39

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Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 49, Episode 7 as the tribes merge and the game resets. A frantic key scramble sets the tone, Sage cashes in a big advantage, Sophie wins a tough endurance immunity, and social dynamics flip as power players collide. We talk production tidbits from Jeff’s podcast, the ethics of camp life moments, and how …

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The Devil’s Shoes | Survivor S49E6 | Another tribe swap, heat, and a brutal blindside 37:22

2M ago37:22

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Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 49, Episode 6. A surprise tribe swap into three groups sets the stage for a scorching reward challenge, a tense medical check for Christina, and a standout target-knockdown run from Rizzo. Back at camp, social dynamics shift fast: Sophie finally eats, finds a key advantage, and keeps her cards close, whi…

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Live Playthrough 38:17

2M ago38:17

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We play a live match of Starfold that you can watch along with in real time. Follow the action to see who wins—and get a better feel for how the game works. https://tinyurl.com/mujmabd9

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I'm a Wolf, Baby | Survivor S49E5 33:37

2M ago33:37

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In this week’s Survivor 49 breakdown, we dig into the tribe-swap fallout, a scorching beach challenge, and a strategic “journey” that quietly reshaped the next vote. Blue steadies and starts stacking wins while Yellow limps back to Tribal again. Sophie’s exhaustion becomes a real storyline, Shannon and Sage turn into open rivals, and Nate Moore pla…

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Go Kick Rocks, Bro | Survivor S49E4 | New Tribes, A Challenge Fakeout, And An Idol In The Water 44:04

3M ago44:04

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Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 49, Episode 4, from the mid-episode “fake” challenge and Jake’s medical exit to the tribe swap that reshaped alliances. We talk through why collapsed early tribes keep swinging the game, who actually benefits from the new numbers, and how a watery map leads to a clutch idol. Along the way: Christina’s “t…

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Ways to Incorporate Theme 27:53

3M ago27:53

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We’re getting close to locking in a theme, so this week we explore where and how it can weave into the game. Mark takes “The Night Sky” and runs with it—imagining two friends lying on the ground, gazing up at the stars.

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Lovable Losers | Survivor S49 E3 | Snake Bite Scare, and a Brutal Tribal 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Frank and Mom Shirley dig into Survivor Season 49, Episode 3, where a rare medical emergency shakes the game and the Blue tribe heads to Tribal on empty tanks. We cover the timing controversy around running a challenge after the medevac, how starvation and no fire are warping gameplay, the shifting value of Beware Advantages and idols, and why a tr…

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Cinema | Survivor S49 E2 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Frank and Mom Shirley break down Survivor Season 49, Episode 2, “Cinema.” From the Blue tribe’s struggles without rice to a sharp immunity challenge and a crafty Beware Advantage, this episode shows how early dynamics, food scarcity, and puzzle pressure shape the game. We dig into Annie’s overreach, Yellow’s machine-like teamwork, Red’s steady play…

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Starfold 33:51

3M ago33:51

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We present to you "Starfold"—our abstract game with a theme! We talk about entering the BoardGameGeek Two-Player Design Contest and how playtester advice pushed us to build a proper Print-and-Play to meet the requirements.

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Survivor 49 Premiere: First Impressions, Aussie vs. World Highlights, and Our Early Favorites 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

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We kick off Survivor Season 49 with a new approach from us and a wild start from the cast. We compare the U.S. premiere to Australian Survivor: Heroes v Villains and Global All-Stars vibes, break down both challenges, and talk through the early tribe dynamics on Blue, Red, and Yellow. You will hear why Rizzo and Savannah are already getting extra a…

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Theme It or Leave It 34:05

4M ago34:05

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We kick things off with a funny misplay in Harmonies and share news about our new sponsor, Spielmas. Then it’s time for a round of “Jason Can’t Possibly Disagree,” where we debate whether our abstract game Currents should have a theme—or stay theme-free.

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Four Nights of Online Playtesting 45:17

4M ago45:17

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We spent four consecutive nights playtesting online with Protospiel Online and Golden Gate Gamemakers (GGG). We gathered a ton of notes and are busy folding them into the next build of the game.

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The Real Gen Con Debrief 41:27

5M ago41:27

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We're back in studio and give a more complete Gen Con debrief and share highlights from playtesting in the First Exposure Playtest Hall. We cover a BoardGameGeek contest we entered and our recent Unpub mentorship program. Plus, we look ahead to the upcoming Protospiel Online and a Golden Gate Gamemakers online meetup. https://playingcards.io/tvsqr6…

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Back at Lucas Oil Stadium 36:29

5M ago36:29

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Mark is joined by Mike C. of Brickly Games, live from Lucas Oil Stadium at Gen Con 2025. With Jason out this episode, the two dive into their Gen Con highlights and share insights from testing in the First Exposure Playtest Hall.

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Getting Ready for Gen Con 39:08

6M ago39:08

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As we prep for the First Exposure Playtest Hall at Gen Con, we get real advice from designers at the East Bay Board Game Con. We sharpen our elevator pitches and learn what makes a great demo.

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The Game of Followers 36:00

6M ago36:00

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We pause our abstract board game design to play the real game: chasing likes, shares, and followers. We’re pulling back the curtain on our marketing—sharing stats, analytics, and what’s working (or not) as we try to build an audience before finishing the game.

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Playtesting in the Wild 40:31

7M ago40:31

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We took our abstract game into the wild—to Golden Gate Gamemakers, to friends, to family—and came back with real feedback and big takeaways. Plus, we debut a new segment on the show called Not A Game.

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No Theme? No Problem 30:39

7M ago30:39

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We dig into the mechanics of our abstract strategy game—how tiles interact, the patterns they create, early balance issues, and the ongoing challenge of designing a system for drawing new tiles.

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Dark Forest 37:36

7M ago37:36

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A dark forest would be a great setting for Animal Kingdom. However, it has become the basis for a pivot. Listen in to hear about the new direction we are heading as Gen Con and Indianapolis loom over us.

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Season 48 Finale! 50:56

8M ago50:56

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In this thrilling season finale of Outlast Podcast, Frank and Shirley dive deep into the final moments of Survivor Season 48. They celebrate Kyle’s well-earned victory, examine the final tribal dynamics, and reflect on standout moments, including Eva’s resilience in the fire challenge and Camila’s strategic rise. From jury management to muddy nets,…

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We Met Joe! | Icarus Time | Survivor 48 Episode 12 43:17

8M ago43:17

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Resources for Domestic Abuse Help: https://www.sacramentofjc.org/ In this powerful episode of Outlast Podcast, Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 48, Episode 12 “Icarus Time” after watching it live with Joe from the season! From the high-energy watch party at Drake’s: The Barn in West Sacramento to heartfelt moments with family letters an…

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Unstucking 35:01

8M ago35:01

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If we can invent the word unstucking, we'd better figure out how to do it. We talk through the sticky stuff and create a plan to continue moving forward. Plus, we lighten things up with a game where we try to guess board game titles.

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Coconut Etiquette | Survivor 48 Episode 11 36:47

8M ago36:47

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In this episode of Outlast Podcast, Frank and Shirley break down Survivor 48, Episode 11, titled "Coconut Etiquette." The duo dives into the emotional fallout of Mary’s elimination, the surprising dynamics between Joe, Eva, and Kyle, and the rising tension as the game narrows to the final six. From behind-the-scenes editing tricks to heartfelt mome…