Best Apropos Podcasts (2025)

Squirrels – do you love them or loathe them? If you have trees nearby, chances are you have squirrels. In this encore episode, John and Brian take a different look at our furry friends. Whether you deter them or feed them, we all have opinions on the infamous backyard critters. Plus, we have all the deterring and feeding options!…

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Ep. 125 Kronologic 12:36

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Do you like a good “who dunnit”? Well, in this episode of Playful Pursuit, I’ll talk about the game KRONOLOGIC.By Joe

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Ep. 124 Dawn of Man 10:12

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Today in Playful Pursuit, I’ll talk about a resource management video game called Dawn of Man. Can you make it to the Iron Age?By Joe

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Ep. 123 Linkee 9:55

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Welcome back to Playful Pursuit. I’ve been busy since the last episode. I’ve seen a few movies (El Dorado with John Wayne, Iron Man 3 with Robert Downey Jr. and War of the Worlds). We also had a family game night. One of the games was LINKEE that I’ll review in today’s episode.By Joe

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Ep. 122 Dominoes 8:51

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In this week's episode of Playful Pursuit, I'll talk about the movies Naked Gun and Nobody 2, TV shows Invasion and Billy Joel: And So It Goes. I'll also review the game of Dominoes.By Joe

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Practicing What We Preach 33:15

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John Schaust returns to critique Brian’s yard (a call-back to ep 50). Does he practice what he preaches? Plus, we catch up with our retired co-host on owl banding, adventures, and how we can all help the birds with high-protein foods for the end of nesting season and peak molting season.By Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

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Ep. 121 The Chameleon 12:33

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Welcome back to Playful Pursuit. I’m Joe and in this week’s episode I’ll review a couple of movies and the game Chameleon.By Joe

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Ep. 120 Similo 8:04

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. I’m Joe and in this episode, I’ll talk about a cooperative deduction game using beautifully painted cards called Similo.By Joe

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Ep. 119 Turing Machine 9:37

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. I’m Joe and in this episode, I’ll talk about a deduction game using punch cards called Turing Machine. I'll also review the Sci Fi mini-series Taken about alien abduction.By Joe

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Ep. 118 Smash Up 9:35

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Have you ever wanted to play a game as dinosaurs or robots? Well, in this week’s episode of Playful Pursuit, I’ll review the game Smash Up. In Smash Up you’ll be able to play as ….. robot dinosaurs. How cool is that! So, sit back, relax, and let's get ready to play!By Joe

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Ep. 117 Jaws: No Swimming Beach Closed Game 10:07

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This year is the 50th anniversary of the movies Jaws. In this episode of Playful Pursuit, I’ll review the game Jaws: No swimming, beach closed. A hidden movement game by Shuffle. I'll also take about the movies Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth and F1.By Joe

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Golden Guide to Goldfinches 38:59

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How many goldfinch species can be attracted to your yard? Brian is joined by two WBU store owners (Dripping Springs, TX & Ventura, CA) to talk goldfinches and their differences: seasonality, attracting, nesting, molting, mimicry, and more.By Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

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Ep. 116 Karuba 7:33

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You’re out in the jungle. Can you reach the temples before the other explorers? Will you find enough gold and crystals? In this episode of Playful Pursuit, I’ll review the board game Karuba.By Joe

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Ep. 115 Half Truth 10:53

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. I’m Joe and in this episode, I’ll talk about a unique trivia game called Half Truth.By Joe

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Ep. 114 Lottery Scratch Offs (2025) 8:51

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Have you ever wanted to walk into the gas station and buy an entire package of scratch offs? That’s exactly what Darlene and I did. In this episode of Playful Pursuit, we’ll tell you all about our experience of buying scratch offs in a bundle. So, sit back, relax, and let's get ready to play!By Joe

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Ep. 113 Deep Sea Adventure 8:47

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How long can your meeple hold their breath? Can they dive deep enough to get the good treasures? In this episode of Playful Pursuit, I’ll review the game DEEP SEA ADVENTURE.By Joe

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Seasonally Savvy Summer 16:22

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Being seasonally savvy in summer means fewer feeders can be ok, but the key is foundational feeding. Brian explains the benefits of a foundational feeder and food in summer and how it helps Dad (bird dads & people dads).By Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

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Ep. 112 Balderdash 8:02

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Are you creative enough to make a phony definition for a word and have people vote for it? In this episode of Playful Pursuit I’ll go back into my vault and review the game Balderdash.By Joe

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Ep. 111 Apples to Apples 7:44

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. I’m Joe and in this week's episode, I’ll talk about the card game Apples to Apples.By Joe

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Ep. 110 How to Host Your Own Game Night 11:10

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. I’m Joe and in this episode, I’ll tell you how to host your own game night.By Joe

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Ep. 109 Things in Rings 13:13

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Can you be the first to get rid of your things? Just put your things in the correct ring to succeed. In this episode of Playful Pursuit I’ll review the game Things in Rings.By Joe

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Ep. 108 Skyjo 8:21

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. In this episode, I'll talk about the card game Skyjo. You win this game by getting the LEAST amount of points.By Joe

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Simple Steps to Saving the Song Birds 30:28

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Have you heard song birds are in trouble? As stewards of our own space, we’ve never been more empowered to make a difference to help save the song birds. Brian shares some simple steps you can implement to make a difference, no matter where you live.By Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

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Ep. 107 Spies 9:39

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Can your spy take over the world? There are many missions to help you succeed. Just beware of Agent X. In this episode of Playful Pursuit I’ll review my newest game, SPIES.By Joe

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Ep. 106 Top Ten Movies 12:12

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I have always been a movie maniac. But when I sat down to put together a top ten list of movies, I couldn’t believe how hard it was. In this episode of Playful Pursuit I’ll share my top ten favorite movies.By Joe

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Ep. 105 Stranded: Alien Dawn 10:11

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A group of settlers has crashed on an alien planet. Can you survive and escape this strange place? In this episode of Playful Pursuit I will talk about the resource management video game Stranded: Alien Dawn.By Joe

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Happy 420 - Cornbread Anyone? 55:25

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In this special 420 episode, the High Ladies light one up and take a trip down cannabis history lane with the wild true story of the Cornbread Mafia — the biggest domestic marijuana syndicate you've (maybe) never heard of. Join us as we celebrate cannabis culture, resilience, and the rebels who paved the way. Buckle up, it's a ride full of weed, wh…

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Ep. 104 Cribbage 13:26

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Here's a card game with runs, heels, nobs, 15 for 2 and double runs. Cribbage is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and a scoring board.By Joe

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Native Plant Program & Perks 37:39

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Does it matter where you source your native plants? It turns out—yes, it does. Brian is joined by Mary Phillips, Head of Habitat/Native Plant Impact & Certifications for the National Wildlife Federation, to explain why. They dig into native plant trends, the importance of sourcing responsibly, and what keystone plants are—plus how they benefit both…

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Ep. 103 Landmarks 8:44

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Your party is lost deep in an island jungle but you’re back at camp with the only map and an old walkie talkie! Play with a cloth map, hex tiles and some word associations. In this episode of Playful Pursuit I will talk about the boardgame Landmarks.By Joe

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Ep. 102 Caution Signs 6:51

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Can you draw a smelly baby, a musical mummy or even a flexible cow? In this episode of Playful Pursuit I will talk about the drawing game Caution Signs. So, sit back, relax, and let's get ready to play!By Joe

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Ep. 101 Simply Suspects 8:13

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Can you eliminate the suspects before you get caught? In this episode of Playful Pursuit I will talk about the board game Simply Suspects. It's quicker and easier than Clue!By Joe

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Ep. 100 Trivia Games 21:00

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. In this special episode, Darlene and I share our favorite trivia games. So, sit back, relax, and let's get ready to play!By Joe

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The More the Merrier 19:24

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How many bird species visit your yard? Brian shares that now is the perfect time to prepare to attract more bird species to your yard and how it will enhance your enjoyment of the hobby and your well-being.By Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

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Ep. 99 Codenames 8:11

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Can you find your agents by their codenames before the other team? Don’t let the assassin get you and don’t kill any of the innocent bystanders. In this episode of Playful Pursuit I will talk about the game Codenames. Will you be able to identify your secret agents first?By Joe

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Ep. 98 Outburst 7:28

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Welcome to Playful Pursuit, the podcast about the world of fun activities, games, and events. I’m Joe and in today’s episode, I’ll go down to the vault and pull out an old party game called Outburst. How many can you guess from a top ten list from 800 topics?By Joe

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Ep. 97 Survive the Island 9:52

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In this episode of Playful Pursuit, we'll talk about the fun family board game Survive the Island. Can you get your meeples to safety before the island sinks? Beware the sea serpents, sharks, kaijus and volcanos.By Joe

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Ep. 96 Railroad Ink 7:47

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In this episode of Playful Pursuit I'll talk about a "roll & write" game called Railroad Ink. You roll dice and draw your train and road routes. Get points for the longest routes and how many exits you use. Can your routes make it to the center squares? If you can, you get even more points. This is a fun and easy to pack game to travel with.…

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Ep. 95 CDSK 8:49

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This episode of Playful Pursuit is about a trivia game where you choose your own difficulty for each question. The game is CDSK. This is a very unique trivia game with over 2,500 questions.By Joe

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GBBC & Bird ID 34:56

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Brian is joined by special guest, Becca Rodomsky-Bish, leader of the Great Backyard Bird Count at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Together, they explore how you can have fun while making a difference for birds. Tune in for expert bird identification tips, helpful resources, and inspiration to join this global birdwatching event!…

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Ep. 94 Banished 9:42

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Banished is a city building game set in medieval times that's played on a computer. You need to handle your resources and increase your population. Each game is completely different with a randomized map.By Joe

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Ep. 93 Bingo 10:26

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Playful Pursuit explains how we play Bingo in our family. Learn how you can create your own Bingo for Halloween, Christmas, football games and many other events.By Joe

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Ep. 92 Bag of Dungeon 5:41

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Bag of Dungeon is a D&D theme board game with tiles in cloth bags. It's designed for 1-4 players who roll dice for combat.By Joe

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S12 E131- Whack A Mole 30:30

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Support the showBy High Ladies Podcast

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Ep. 91 One Deck Dungeon 9:18

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This episode of Playful Pursuit is about a board game called One Deck Dungeon. It has a Dragon & Dungeon's theme with a lot of dice rolling. Five characters, five dungeons with three challenging levels each.By Joe

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S12 E130- Influence This 42:02

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This week in the Hotbox, we chat with influencers Chloe and Chantal about their journey to social media stardom. They share the highs, the lows, and the reality behind the filters, offering an honest look at life in the spotlight. Don’t miss this candid and inspiring conversation! Follow Chloe and Chantal on Instagram @lady.weedington & @ouid.craft…

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Winter Survival Tips for You & Your Birds 41:03

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Brian is joined by special guest Holly Merker, co-author of Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul and co-host of The Mindful Birding Podcast. Listen in to learn how birds benefit our wellbeing and how we can help the birds thrive during winter months.By Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.

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Ep. 90 Top Ten Games Played in 2024 10:20

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Here are my most played games in 2024. With over 300 games played and over 60 different games played did you play any of these?By Joe