Best Tabletop Games Blog Podcasts (2025)

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Critical Products - product reviews vs critical reviews (Topic Discussion) 10:12

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24h ago10:12

10:12

I love Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory. It's an amazing economic simulation with huge ambitions. And yet, it rarely comes to the table. The reason is simple. It takes about half an hour to set up. You have to separate card decks, shuffle them, put a number of different components into different locations and do various other things before you …

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EP227: Key Lessons from 14 Years of Parent Coaching 27:41

5h ago27:41

27:41

In this special anniversary episode, Parenting with Impact celebrates four years of podcasting and 14 years since the launch of ImpactParents.com. We will reflect on how the coaching model has grown, what core truths continue to guide us, and why emotional regulation and collaborative parenting matter now more than ever. From tech challenges to tee…

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Blog Post: What’s Bringing You Joy Recently? 2:30

15h ago2:30

2:30

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

4d ago18:45

18:45

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

3d ago1:11

1:11

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Godzilla: Tokyo Clash (Saturday Review) 7:01

4d 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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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 08.06.25 1:03:50

7d 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

7d ago2:41

2:41

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

7d ago23:49

23:49

By Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster

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

8d ago8:19

8:19

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

10d ago24:53

24:53

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Brainwaves Episode 166 - Itchy Conjurations 42:17

9d ago42:17

42:17

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

11d 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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Blog Post: One Month, Half a Million Plays of Wingspan Digital: What the Data Reveals 2:28

14d ago2:28

2:28

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.30.25 1:04:03

14d 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

14d ago2:21

2:21

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

15d ago30:22

30:22

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

17d 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

18d ago10:59

10:59

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Fled (Saturday Review) 8:44

20d 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

20d ago2:29

2:29

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.25.25 58:28

20d ago58:28

58:28

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

22d ago3:03

3:03

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

22d ago19:23

19:23

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

22d ago33:09

33:09

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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Brainwaves Episode 165 - Diamond Heist 41:19

25d 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

26d ago2:15

2:15

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.16.25 1:06:41

26d ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Isle of Night (Saturday Review) 8:08

27d ago8:08

8:08

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

27d ago2:43

2:43

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

27d ago24:22

24:22

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

28d ago36:55

36:55

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

1M ago6:48

6:48

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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Jamey's Weekly Livecast 07.09.25 1:04:04

1M 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

1M ago4:56

4:56

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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

1M 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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EP222: College Confidence for Complex Teens: Finding the Right Fit 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

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

1M ago8:38

8:38

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

6:34

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

1M ago29:26

29:26

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…

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Semiotics and (video) games 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

In this episode we discuss a concept which has been important – but implicit – in many previous episodes: semiotics, or meaning-making through signs. Hosts Dr. Ibi and Dr. Joe cover topics including: The linguistic foundations and broad applications of semiotics; Definitions and different types of signs; Multi-modal semiotics in (video) games; Genr…

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Brainwaves Episode 164 - Zombie Dragons 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

It’s the latest episode of Brainwaves! Join Iain and Jamie as they dive into the world of tabletop industry news to bring you the glistening pearls and dank seaweed from across the globe. Headlines Hasbro cuts 3% of workforce https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/hasbro-cuts-3-its-total-workforce-wsj-reports-2025-06-17/ Dungeons and Drag…

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1860: Railways on the Isle of Wight (Digital Eyes) 9:31

2M ago9:31

9:31

In response to Queen Victoria's love of Osborne House, railways were built that ran from Cowes to Newport and from Ryde to Ventnor. As if to underline the significance of the project, two rival companies, the LSWR and LBSC, collaborated to create a train network that was soon hailed as a triumph of public service over profitability and that ran fro…

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Blog Post: How Do You Feel About Storybook Apps in Games? 3:26

2M ago3:26

3:26

Original PostBy Jamey Stegmaier

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EP220: Tabletop Gaming: Social & Emotional Skills for Neurodiverse Kids 45:03

2M ago45:03

45:03

What if imagination could build real-world skills? In this episode, we will explore how tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) like D&D help neurodiverse kids develop confidence, communication, and connection. Guests Bex Taylor-Klaus and Mischa Stanton share how these games create powerful opportunities for growth. Ready to rethink what play can do? Hi…