Best The Takeaway Table Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. George Georgiou, an educational psychologist and professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, whose work focuses on preventing and remediating reading difficulties. The episode explores recent Human Rights Commission investigations in Canadian provinces that examined why students haven’t b…

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Setting a Reasonable Campaign Funding Goal 8:27

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https://stonemaiergames.com/setting-a-reasonable-campaign-funding-goal/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Wingspan Promo Birds, Walter's Birthday, Dune Imperium, and More! (November 19 2025 Livecast) 1:03:08

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https://youtube.com/live/RfCEwjVPKJsBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Webstore vs Retailer Packaging for Wingspan Promo Birds 1:41

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https://stonemaiergames.com/webstore-vs-retailer-packaging-for-wingspan-promo-birds/By Jamey Stegmaier

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#236 CRITICAL ILLNESS: THINGS WE SHOULD’VE DONE… 1:05:36

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Health scares. We all think they won’t happen to us… until they do. This week, we’re opening up about the most unhinged (and terrifying) things we’ve gone through with our health. From losing organs overseas to ignoring symptoms until it was almost too late. In partnership with @fwd.malaysia, we’re talking about how it really feels to deal with sud…

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My Favorite Games: High Player Counts 21:09

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https://youtu.be/uX5bUZ_KU_QBy Jamey Stegmaier

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What Makes a Great Rulebook? 3:12

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https://stonemaiergames.com/what-makes-a-great-rulebook/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Newsletter, Virginia, Promo Birds, and More! (November 12 2025 Livecast) 1:10:42

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https://youtube.com/live/lfy5S0LT2zsBy Jamey Stegmaier

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#235 WE MET INDONESIA’S PRINCE OF BALLADS?! Ft. Afgan 1:07:49

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Don’t need to wipe your glasses, your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, that’s THE Afgan on the pod this week. We’re diving deep into the lore of Indonesia’s smoothest R&B icon: from writing baby-making music and doing vocal warmups in the toilet, to his love for Japan, defining relationships, and whether he’s actually an expert on romance. Also featur…

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When a mathematician became education minister: Nuno Crato on transforming education (Ep 58) 1:06:39

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In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Nuno Crato, research professor of mathematics and statistics at the University of Lisbon. He was Portugal’s former Minister of Education and led major education reforms from 2011 to 2015. His education reforms contributed to Portugal’s strongest-ever results on international assessments like PISA and TIMSS.…

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More Important Than Selling: Helping You Table the Game 3:11

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https://stonemaiergames.com/more-important-than-selling-helping-you-table-the-game/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Daylight Saving, Supreme Court, Anticipation, and More! (November 5 2025 Livecast) 56:20

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https://youtube.com/live/pq1hkaZBDxwBy Jamey Stegmaier

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3 Takeaways from the Most-Watched Tabletop Game Videos 3:09

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https://stonemaiergames.com/3-takeaways-from-the-most-watched-tabletop-game-videos/By Jamey Stegmaier

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#234 CONSPIRACY THEORIES: ALIENS, LIZARD PEOPLE, SPIES 50:33

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Is believing in conspiracy theories a sign you’re open-minded… or just a little bit psychotic? This week, we’re debating whether Malaysian ghosts are actually aliens, if Bigfoot deserves the same respect as Pontianak, and whether the Karak Highway ghost stories were just made up to reduce traffic jams. So grab your Drumstick Stranger Things Ice Cre…

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My Top 10 Favorite Games: Tile Selection 17:14

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https://youtu.be/AMBB9IIvQlwBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Top Lessons Learned from Our 2025 Releases 5:14

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https://stonemaiergames.com/top-lessons-learned-from-our-2025-releases/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Top takeaways from Anita Archer on explicit instruction (abridged version of Ep 57) 32:21

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This episode features top takeaways from Anna Stokke’s interview: The Power of Explicit Instruction with Dr. Anita Archer. If you haven’t heard the full conversation yet, you can find the entire episode on the Chalk & Talk YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EE5wvi-xQTM?si=Wx8W4eb5YOqdWEvM Anita is one of the world’s leading experts on explicit instr…

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Halloween, Playtests, Mistborn, and More! (October 29 2025 Livecast) 50:37

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https://youtube.com/live/vMrI-MXOm5wBy Jamey Stegmaier

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#233 SOMEONE BROKE INTO HIS ROOM IN AUSTRALIA?? 1:12:22

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Coming all the way from AUSTRALIA! Mingyue has finally wrapped up his tour with Jenhan, and we’re here for the full debrief. Tears were shed, voices were raised, and yes… someone did break into a hotel room. From the gigs to the chaos to the moments that definitely shouldn’t have made it out of the groupchat, this is your all-access pass to what re…

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Essen Spiel 2025: What We Tried and Learned 2:16

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https://stonemaiergames.com/essen-spiel-2025-what-we-tried-and-learnedBy Jamey Stegmaier

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My Top 10 Favorite Games that Self Balance 16:46

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https://youtu.be/XSwFapXewrcBy Jamey Stegmaier

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The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer (Ep 57) 1:17:56

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Episode 57: The power of explicit instruction with Anita Archer In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes Dr. Anita Archer, one of the world’s leading experts on explicit instruction and co-author of the bestselling book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. They discuss what explicit instruction is, why it’s both effective and effici…

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How Tabletop Content Creators Pay the Bills (2025) 4:46

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https://stonemaiergames.com/how-tabletop-content-creators-pay-the-bills-2025/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Essen Spiel, Origin Story, Dredge, and More! (October 22 2025 Livecast) 1:02:24

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https://youtube.com/live/srZg8SsXKYkBy Jamey Stegmaier

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2 Simple Ways to Sell Your Product 2:19

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https://stonemaiergames.com/2-simple-ways-to-sell-your-product/By Jamey Stegmaier

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My Top 10 Favorite Game Designer Debuts 22:11

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In today's video I talk about some amazing games that were the first published games for these designers. I delve into what I love about these games and how to make a splash with your design debut. https://youtu.be/8KabR69thBsBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Launch Day, Origin Story, Design Day, and More! (October 15 2025 Livecast) 1:08:17

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https://youtube.com/live/JapKCY_71pABy Jamey Stegmaier

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10 Years Without Crowdfunding 4:22

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https://stonemaiergames.com/10-years-without-crowdfunding/By Jamey Stegmaier

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10 Amazing Games with Key Similarities to Origin Story 32:16

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https://youtu.be/brJRjaQ5WeQBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Unmasking instructional illusions with Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick and Jim Heal (Ep 56) 1:13:50

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In this episode, Anna Stokke welcomes three leading experts in education, Dr. Paul Kirschner, Dr. Carl Hendrick, and Dr. Jim Heal for a fascinating discussion about their new book, Instructional Illusions. Drawing on decades of experience and research, they explore key ideas from the book, including how to bridge the gap between educational researc…

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Introducing the Third-Party Accessory Showcase 2:32

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https://stonemaiergames.com/introducing-the-third-party-accessory-showcase/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Tokaido Expansion, Cabinet of Secrets, Culling Games, and More! (October 8 2025 Livecast) 1:00:33

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https://youtube.com/live/noYYrfCdOpoBy Jamey Stegmaier

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DExit- Why Some Companies Are Leaving Delaware 30:04

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The Pros and Cons of Owning/Leasing an Office 3:35

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By Jamey Stegmaier

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The Origin Story of Origin Story 3:48

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https://stonemaiergames.com/the-origin-story-of-origin-story/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Origin Story Reveal, Newsletter, Wingspan Variant, and More! (October 1 2025 Livecast) 1:11:36

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https://youtube.com/live/ldr1BchKbsMBy Jamey Stegmaier

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4 Most Popular Questions Asked About Any New Tabletop Product 3:35

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https://stonemaiergames.com/4-most-popular-questions-asked-about-any-new-tabletop-product/By Jamey Stegmaier

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#232 THE TRUTH ABOUT STUDYING IN THE UK with Study UK 59:34

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This week, we’re chasing that UK dream — and giving our friend Loro a crash course on studying and surviving life abroad before he flies off for his uni exchange. From culture shocks and homesickness to Malaysian student clubs, finding community, picking up random side quests, and even meeting your favourite YouTubers — we’re unpacking what it real…

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Top 10 Things Tabletop Games Can Learn from Digital Games 23:52

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In today's video I discuss 10 things that tabletop games can learn from digital games. https://youtu.be/3SG-6QpJZ1sBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Mailbag: How to get started with evidence-based math instruction & tackle gaps with Jonathan Regino (Ep 55) 1:02:06

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In this episode, Anna Stokke hosts an informative mailbag edition with guest Jonathan Regino, supervisor of math (pre-K-12) at Interboro School District in Pennsylvania and an experienced classroom teacher. Drawing on their combined experience and expertise, they tackle listener questions, ranging from how to address large knowledge gaps among stud…

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5 Highlights from the 100 Best Books for Work & Life 3:42

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https://stonemaiergames.com/5-highlights-from-the-100-best-books-for-work-life/By Jamey Stegmaier

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Fan-Designed Birds, Elio, Local Cheese, and More! (September 24 2025 Livecast) 1:03:29

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Jamey is live to share Stonemaier Games news, answer your questions, and discuss random topics! https://stonemaiergames.com/announcing-wingspan-fan-designed-bird-promo-packs/ The "live" portion happens weekly on Wednesday on the Stonemaier Games Facebook page and YouTube at 10:00 am Central.By Jamey Stegmaier