Best Tabletop Games Blog Podcasts (2025)

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Godzilla: Tokyo Clash (Saturday Review) 7:01

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11h ago7:01

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The skyline cracked open in a bright flash. Buildings around us collapsed into dust. There was no way out. Sirens wailed, the air stank of ozone, and there was a huge, deep roar that shook the ground around us. Then came another roar and another. Suddenly, we saw Mothra through the smoke. There was also King Ghidorah looming over the skyline. Then …

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Sunday Sitdown: 10 More Games by Others We May Have Published 18:45

5h ago18:45

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Blog Post: I Recommend Melio for Paying Monthly Royalties 1:11

5h ago1:11

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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GeekNights Book Club: The Silent Patient 58:21

2h ago58:21

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Tonight on the GeekNights Book Club, we discuss Alex Michaelide' The Silent Patient. It's a fine mystery novel, and we both enjoyed our time with it. In the news, Texas Democrats have fled the state in a bit to fight fascism, and Disney's ESPN acquires the NFL Network in the continued consolidation of all sports media into one big casino. If you en…

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 08.06.25 1:03:50

14h ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Blog Post: 5 Hours at Gen Con for the First Time Since 2018 2:41

14h ago2:41

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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EP226: Math Anxiety in Kids: How to Close the Learning Gap 23:49

21h ago23:49

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By Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster

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Shelf to Soil - how board games are getting greener (Topic Discussion) 8:19

2d ago8:19

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Seeing a paper belly band, instead of plastic shrink wrap, around the decks of cards in Isle of Night from Red Raven Games made me realise that now might be the time to write again about sustainability and eco-friendliness in the board game hobby. Thinking back over the last few months, it feels as if publishers and players alike have started think…

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Sunday Sitdown: My Top 10 Favorite Competition Shows 24:53

3d ago24:53

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Brainwaves Episode 166 - Itchy Conjurations 42:17

3d ago42:17

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Jamie and Oliver bring you the latest news from around the tabletop gaming world. From CGE failing to conjure a decent response, to Gamefound acquiring a rival they cover the stories that really matter in episode 166 of Brainwaves. Headlines Czech Games Edition announces new Harry Potter Codenames https://bsky.app/profile/codenamesgame.bsky.social/…

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Club of Cthulhu (Saturday Review) 7:59

5d ago7:59

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As the green candlelight flickered lower and lower, a group of tireless paranormal researchers who had gathered around a reconstructed ritual circle were casting ancient manuscripts into the flames. Whispers rose with the smoke, and strange omens shimmered where the veil between reality and the land of the Ancient Ones had thinned. They knew the ri…

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The Popularity of Anime Over Time 59:24

6d ago59:24

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the popularity of anime over time. In the news, CITY The Animation continues to crush it, it's GUNDAM season, The Boy and The Beast is pin theaters August 18th[(https://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/mamoru-hosoda-the-boy-and-the-beast-theaterical-release-crunchyroll-248944.html?cbtr=LATPOS), and expect this The Bad Gu…

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Blog Post: One Month, Half a Million Plays of Wingspan Digital: What the Data Reveals 2:28

7d ago2:28

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.30.25 1:04:03

7d ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Blog Post: Making a Product Specifically for Your Core Audience: Root, Arcs, and Cole Wehrle 2:21

7d ago2:21

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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EP225: The Connection Between Complex Kids, Gender & Sensory Issues 30:22

8d ago30:22

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There’s more to your child’s behavior than what you see. What if the real struggle isn’t defiance but the way the world feels to them, both inside and out? This episode offers a powerful new lens on neurodivergence, gender, identity, and safety. It’s a conversation that invites you to pause, reconsider, and stay curious from beginning to end. What …

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Atmospheric Anxiety - how board games create tense emotions (Topic Discussion) 8:31

9d ago8:31

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Atmosphere in board games is one of those things that is felt. It is not just about how a game looks or sounds, nor simply the story it tells. Instead, atmosphere is the subtle, almost elusive quality that emerges from the right mixture of art and illustrations, sound, gameplay and a player's imagination. It is what remains with us when all the noi…

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Sunday Sitdown: 25 Tabletop Games That Instill Curiosity 10:59

10d ago10:59

10:59

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Fled (Saturday Review) 8:44

12d ago8:44

8:44

There was no way out. The cell door was locked, the corridor quiet, and the warders had already done their rounds. A smuggled spoon pressed cold against the palm of my hand, a comb tucked into a loose floorboard, a stamp in my sock and a muffin hidden in the mess. None of it made sense yet, but I would figure it out. I had to. I was going to escape…

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Blog Post: Why We Accelerated the Launch of Vantage’s Optional Digital Storybooks on Rulepop 2:29

13d ago2:29

2:29

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.25.25 58:28

13d ago58:28

58:28

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Fancy Restaurants 1:16:04

13d ago1:16:04

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider fancy restaurants. In the news, noted racist Terry Bollea has died at 71, Donald Trump is getting even more dangerously unhinged than usual, and the Canada World Junior assault case has ended. Here is a list of every significant lecture or panel that Rym and Scott have ever done, going back to the year 2002. Relat…

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Blog Post: Two Simple Rules from Michael Schur and Marco Arment 3:03

15d ago3:03

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Sunday Sitdown: Top 15 Favorite Mechanisms 2025 Mid Year 19:23

15d ago19:23

19:23

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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EP224: Success! Strategies for Better Relationships With Complex Teens 33:09

15d ago33:09

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When parenting feels like a constant battle, is there another way forward? In this episode, Marina G. shares her powerful shift from stress and control to calm and connection. Listen until the end and discover what happens when, through subtle but meaningful changes, a parent chooses curiosity over command. What to expect in this episode: Why letti…

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Tower Defense Games 1:04:19

16d ago1:04:19

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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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Brainwaves Episode 165 - Diamond Heist 41:19

21d ago41:19

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Jamie’s off boating around, no really, so it’s just Oliver and Iain in the studio this week. On episode 165 of Brainwaves they cover Diamond Heists, Spiel Des Jahres, more trouble for CMON and D&D moving to a franchise model, whatever that means. Headlines Diamond Distribution go on a heist https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-green-ronin-in-critical…

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Blog Post: What’s the Worst Boss Trait You’ve Experienced (and Would Never Do Yourself)? 2:15

19d ago2:15

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.16.25 1:06:41

19d ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Isle of Night (Saturday Review) 8:08

19d ago8:08

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When the locals told you the ancient tales of a mysterious island that was said to be strewn with gold, gems and many other treasures, you knew you had to go and discover the island's secrets for yourself. Even when they warned you that it was home to countless ferocious dragons and that the waters around it were infested with dangerous serpents, y…

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Blog Post: The Tariff Offset Gift Card: An Unexpected Outcome 2:43

19d ago2:43

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Sunday Sitdown: My Top 10 Favorite Games: 2025 (Mid Year) 24:22

19d ago24:22

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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City the Animation (2025) 40:24

22d ago40:24

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Keiichi Arawi's City the Animation. It's delightful; we reviewed the manga in 2018. In the news, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a surprisingly popular game, though we had a meh opinion of the anime it's based on. Related Links Forum Thread City the Animation (2025) Discord Chat City the Animation (2025) Bluesky Post Cit…

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EP223: Avoid Meltdowns & Shutdowns with ADHD Communication Tools 36:55

22d ago36:55

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Meltdowns aren’t always what they seem, and your child’s silence might be saying more than you think. In this episode, we explore the hidden connection between communication struggles and emotional blow-ups. Therapist Holly Blanc Moses joins us to unpack the subtle signals parents often miss, the assumptions that can get in the way, and the small s…

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Why there's no big tech news 54:48

24d ago54:48

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider why there, broadly, aren't major consumer technology developments lately. In the news, Debian reduces support for i386 and Chrome OS is combining with Android. Also we'll be live at PAX West! Related Links Forum Thread Why there's no big tech news Discord Chat Why there's no big tech news Bluesky Post Why there's …

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Blog Post: An Epic Journey: BGG@Sea Norway 2025 (Part 2) 6:48

25d ago6:48

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Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.09.25 1:04:04

25d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Blog Post: An Epic Journey: BGG@Sea Norway 2025 (Part 1) 4:56

25d ago4:56

4:56

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Mars Expedition: Sol 43 (Saturday Review) 8:25

26d ago8:25

8:25

It was the first day of our project. It was also the first day on Mars. There were another forty-two days ahead of us, and every day, including today, we were faced with a different mission. These missions were going to get more challenging as we progressed. Our team consisted of a cryptographer, a navigator, a geologist, a mineralogist, a geochemi…

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Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune 1:04:20

29d ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Tonight on the GeekNights Book Club, we discuss Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072 Despite several compelling aspects, its ultimately was a frustrating read which we discuss at length. That said, it's important to have post-apocalyptic works that imagine a better world rather than a worse one, however naive …

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EP222: College Confidence for Complex Teens: Finding the Right Fit 31:22

29d ago31:22

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Getting into college isn’t just about grades. It’s about finding the right fit emotionally, socially, and academically. In this episode, Dr. Pamela Ellis shares how families can approach the high school-to-college transition with more clarity, less stress, and renewed confidence. From building trust with your teen to letting go of outdated expectat…

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Auction and Bidding Mechanics 1:10:33

30d ago1:10:33

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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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Hate at First Sight - the trap of first impressions (Topic Discussion) 8:38

1M ago8:38

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I am sure many of us have been there. I know I certainly have. There are some games you simply overlook and don't give a fair chance. Maybe it’s the box art that doesn’t speak to you, or the components that look dull or too childish. Whatever it is, you just don't give it another thought. You have already formed an opinion of what the game is in yo…

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A Gentle Rain (Saturday Review) 6:34

1M ago6:34

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The lake was very peaceful and still. Its surface was covered by countless lily pads from eight different varieties. These lilies were extremely rare. Seeing all of them bloom at once was a very special moment. It only ever happened when there was A Gentle Rain by Kevin Wilson from Incredible Dream Studios with art by Chris Bilheimer and Wiktor Koz…

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.02.25 0:02

1M ago0:02

0:02

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Sunday Sitdown: 10 Amazing Games with a Key Similarity to Vantage 27:43

1M ago27:43

27:43

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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The Wild Robot (2024) 48:03

1M ago48:03

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot (2024), out of Dreamworks. It's fantastic animation and overall a good film. In the news, Rym has ascended to the open comb razor, Diamond's bankruptcy saga continues to be more and more insane by the day, and Rick and Morty has matured into a very good show. Related Links Forum Thread …

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EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck 29:26

1M ago29:26

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They’re adults now, but they’re still stuck—and nothing you try seems to help. You push, they resist. You back off, they stall. If you’re tired of walking on eggshells and unsure how to actually support your young adult, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what really gets in the way, and how a small shift in your approach can make a big d…