Best Maker View Podcasts (2025)

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Top 5 Board Game Designers on Our Shelves 58:45

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2d ago58:45

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In Episode 272 we discuss the top 5 board game designers that are represented on our game shelves. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=114…

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Talking E2 with Embraer & Virgin Australia 1:04:31

3d ago1:04:31

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Many in Australia will have flown the Embraer E190 as there are a few flying here with Airnorth, Alliance Airlines (as QantasLink) and National Jet, plus the ones Virgin Australia used to operate back prior to COVID. The E190 and E195 include such wonderful features as large, well positioned windows (no bending down to look out horizontally), no mi…

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Rugby League Top 10: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie 45:27

7d ago45:27

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In this episode we're talking about iconic moments from the greatest rivalry in the game. The focus is England or, more often than not, Great Britain against the old enemy, Australia. Ahead of the first Ashes series in 22 years, the panel discuss and debate what are, undoubtedly, some of the most memorable moments in the history of rugby league. Fr…

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The one with political stratagist Bill Burton 1:04:49

7d ago1:04:49

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This week, we dive into the listener mail bag, Gavin is mad that kids won't dance, there is SOME good news in the world, we rank the top 3 Halloween-themed drag names, and this week we are joined by political strategist and Barack Obama's BFF Bill Burton who talks to us about the state of the world today, who is secretly gay in Republican politics,…

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Cosmic Frog 1:09:04

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In Episode 271 we give our hot take review on Cosmic Frog covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also talk about some games that have been on our tables including Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Cosmic Frog Description 02:41 Gameplay a…

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Rugby League Top 10: Men of Steel 41:59

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The Man of Steel award goes right back to 1977 when David Ward of Leeds was the first recipient of a trophy which got its name because of a sponsor. Many great players have received the accolade as being the best in any particular season, but few have won it on more than one occasion. The versatile Ellery Hanley is the only one to have been voted M…

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The one with Eureka O'Hara & Dan Poblocki 55:00

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This week, David's daughter is turning to the dark side, Gavin's son is a liar, we drool over David's favorite DILF of the week, we rank the top 3 Fall candle scents, and this week we are joined by gay royalty Eureka O'Hara and Dan Poblocki who are here to talk about their new book "Jackson Bright in the Spotlight," dish on Eureka's new Divine proj…

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Retro Board Games 1:01:55

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In Episode 270 we take a look at three retro board games that got us into the hobby with mini reviews of each - D&D Computer Labyrinth Game, Solarquest, and Guillotine. We also discuss a poll topic on how important it is that board games are 'fun' and whether fun is a useful term when discussing or reviewing board games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduct…

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Rugby League Top 10: Grand Final Moments 49:29

20d ago49:29

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It's always difficult to judge whether one game was better than another, so this top ten list concentrates on the most memorable moments in Grand Finals along with the impact each had on that game itself and their subsequent outcomes. From Jason Robinson's jinking try that lit up the first edition between Wigan and Leeds in 1998 to Bevan French's s…

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The one with podcast host Jameel Mayers 1:01:13

21d ago1:01:13

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This week, gay men have abandoned the White House, David has parts of his son to dispose of, Gavin doesn't understand Instagram, we rank the top 3 hottest Halloween characters, and this week we are joined by podcaster, author, deep thinker, and general multi-hyphenate Jameel Mayers who talks to us about his rare adoption journey, where he gets his …

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BGHT CampCon Recap Part 2 (8 Games Discussed... and a Rant!) 59:48

23d ago59:48

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In Episode 269 we discuss all of the games (and many expansions) played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Government Camp, Oregon. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Obsession: Characters Expansion 10:51 Terraforming Mars: Prelude 14:26 Pan Am 18:30 Barrage 21:23 Distilled: Cask Strength AND Africa …

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Rugby League Top 10: Codebreakers 49:26

27d ago49:26

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The roots of this episode are in 1895 when the sport of rugby split in two and rugby league was born alongside its often distant relative! We're talking about the codebreakers, those who've crossed over and competed on both sides of the divide. Outside of our 40-year rule, but who must be mentioned, are Sir Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sulliv…

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The one with nosotros 44:37

28d ago44:37

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This week, doctors want David's advice, Gavin's kids are too cool for Halloween, David recaps the Men Having Babies conference, we rank the top 3 most inappropriate Halloween costumes for grown ass men, and we remind all of our listener about our upcoming Halloween party with the Queer Family Podcast! Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to…

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The Game Makers 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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In Episode 268 we give our hot take review on The Game Makers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a listener question on best 2 player mid-weight Euro style games, and then we talk about some games that have been on our tables including Age of Comics, Pagan: Fate of Roanoke, and Arborea. Timesta…

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Rugby League Top 10: Innovations 49:19

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It's often said it's a good thing not to stand still, but why is the sport's governing body never happy? In a game which seems to be constantly re-inventing itself, this time on Rugby League Top 10 we're talking innovations. A lot of change has followed the move to summer rugby in 1996, when Super League was born. With it came the introduction of t…

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The one with podcasters Bryan Ruiz and Jon Ruiz 57:17

1M ago57:17

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This week, Gavin is half a century, David loves cakes, Gavin's kids are faking it, we announce our Halloween party cohosted with the Queer Family Podcast, we rank the top 3 witches, and this week we are joined by "biological twin cousins" Bryan and Jon Ruiz, who are hosts of their own gay podcast, "Out Loud and Laughing," who laugh with us about ha…

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Staying Cool at AusFly 2025 1:24:53

1M ago1:24:53

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It was a baking hot 42 Celsius (108 Fahrenheit) under the scorching Australian sun when the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia held its AusFly 2025 event at Wentworth, New South Wales, during the middle of March. Grant was on the commentary team but Steve couldn't make it due to a scheduling conflict, so Grant recorded a stack of interviews at…

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BGHT CampCon Recap Part 1 (8 Games Discussed) 1:06:08

1M ago1:06:08

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In Episode 267 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Government Camp, Oregon. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 06:02 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth 10:44 Hot Streak 16:21 Tycoon: India 1981 25:42 Cascadia 27:34 Scoville 2nd Edition 33:36 Darwin's Journey 40:02…

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Rugby League Top 10: Coaches 48:49

1M ago48:49

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What makes a great coach? Sustained success obviously plays a huge part, but there are several other deciding factors which elevate some coaches above others. Alongside the arbitrary 40-year rule to qualify for the top ten, and to make it a level playing field, our nominees need to have coached a club to a Super League title, that is, during an era…

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The one with pastor Steve Jungkeit 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

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This week, 6 is the new 13, David wins therapy, we rank the top 3 jokes, and this week hell has frozen over because our guest is none other than a man of the cloth, Steve Jungkeit, who talks to us about being a leader of a politically passionate church, he spars with David about his anti-theism, how he reconciles the things his religion teaches him…

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Theme Driven Mechanisms 59:50

1M ago59:50

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In Episode 266 we discuss mechanisms and board games that were inspired by the theme they represent. Dave Beck (designer of Distilled and Luthier) also joins us for the discussion and gives us a sneak peak at the upcoming Distilled expansion, Distilled: Cocktails. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Distilled: Cocktails 15:14 Theme Driven Mechanis…

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Rugby League Top 10: Challenge Cup Final Memories 46:53

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For many, the Challenge Cup Final was their first real taste of the sport. Either watching on TV and listening to legendary commentators such as Eddie Waring and Ray French, or travelling down to Wembley to witness rugby league's 'big day out' in person. The 1968 'Watersplash' final remains iconic, but this list of top ten finals begins forty years…

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The one with Gaddies brand maker David Morgenstern 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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This week, David sounds weird, listener is mad at us, David's daughter is gross, moving with kids is awful, we rank the top 3 pieces of advice for a parent, and this week we are joined by brand expert and fellow gay dad David Morgenstern who talks to us about starting a clothing brand for gay Dads, how he likes to create chaos in group chats, and w…

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Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy and What We Want in Expansions 59:27

2M ago59:27

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In Episode 265 we review and discuss the Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy expansion. We also discuss what we look for in expansions and what usually makes great expansions for us. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy 20:13 Hot Topic: What We Look for in Board Game Expansions If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at h…

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Rugby League Top 10: Imports 47:03

2M ago47:03

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The signing of overseas players hasn't always meant adding quality to the competition, but this list of the very best certainly did. Although it's fair to say some made much more of an impact than others. For instance, the 'greatest player of all-time', Andrew Johns, made just three appearances for Warrington at the end of the 2005 season, and coul…

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Stupor Mundi 1:13:36

2M ago1:13:36

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In Episode 264 we give our hot take review on Stupor Mundi covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on 'Take That' in board games, Chris gives us his 5 year anniversary cocktail segment, and then we talk about some games that have been on our tables including District Noir, and The Lord of Rin…

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Rugby League Top 10: Dramatic Endings 39:34

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There's nothing more dramatic than a game which is won or lost in the last meaningful moment. These are the ones which live longest in the memory for fans and players alike and which bring both tears of joy and despair in equal measure. And, when it's on the biggest stage, those memories last a lifetime. Some are lifted by the iconic commentary tha…

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5 Year Anniversary Celebration! 1:33:01

2M ago1:33:01

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In Episode 263 we celebrate 5 years of the Board Game Hot Takes Podcast! Friend of the Show, Leanne, hosts an exciting board game and podcast quiz show for our hosts. Then we all (as well as several listeners) look back at some of the best episodes and moments from the last 263 episodes. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:55 5th Anniversary Quiz 03:…

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Rugby League Top 10: Hard Men 43:03

2M ago43:03

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These are the guys who used to play on 'the edge'. In the days when almost everything was considered 'legal', some were employed as enforcers, whilst others never ever took a backward step. Many were just simply fearless, but you'd definitely try and avoid running towards all of them. They are rugby league's hard men. Rugby league was a little bit …

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The one with Just the two of us 33:08

2M ago33:08

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This week, Gavin is relatable, David meets his first neighbord, we do a dueling "What would you do?," we have a secret DILF of the week, and we rank the top 3 ways we'd start over our lives if we didn't have kids. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to [email protected], or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast…

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Moon Colony Bloodbath 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

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In Episode 262 we give our hot take review on Moon Colony Bloodbath covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on buying games without researching them and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Modern Art, Toy Battle, and Forest Shuffle. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction…

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The one where we need guests 32:05

3M ago32:05

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This week, Gavin is obsessed with money, David is obsessed with neighborhood Facebook drama, we apologize to Dan Savage, we bring back the popular "what would you do?," and finally we rank the top 3 places to pee. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to [email protected], or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast…

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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (1-10) 1:27:21

3M ago1:27:21

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In Episode 261 we wrap up the 2025 countdown of our 40 favorite Board Games of all time with choices 1-10. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:26 Chris #10 Terraforming Mars 07:20 Adam #10 Chaosmos 10:42 Tim #10 Grand Austria Hotel 13:44 Chris #9 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 18:45 Adam #9 - Wonderland's War 20:43 Tim #9 - Pulsar 28…

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It's poop (us) again! 20:30

3M ago20:30

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This week, David' son is becoming MAGA, Gavin forces his kids to learn a lesson on working hard, kids pee in weird places, Gavin has an actually helpful Dad hack, we rank our top 3 Dream guests for Gaytriarchs, and in honor, we don't have a guest. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to [email protected], or you can DM us anywher…

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Top 5 Board Games with Dice 1:11:22

3M ago1:11:22

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In Episode 260 Rolling Reggie joins us to talk about some of our favorite board games that use dice and why we love the dice mechanisms in those games. You can find Reggie's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@rolling.reggie Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:45 Top 5 Board Games with Dice 07:00 Spots 10:28 Dice Miner 13:47 Wroth 17:26 Tr…

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Relax, it's just us 36:45

3M ago36:45

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This week, David is moving on up, we get a sweet listener email, Gavin complains about stuff, summer camp is hard, we rank our top 3 mornings, and we close out the show the way we always do, Gavin doing a terrible impression. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to [email protected], or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast…

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Confessions of a Casual Board Gamer 49:40

3M ago49:40

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In Episode 259 our guest host, Danielle, answers our questions about her tastes, preferences, and feelings about the board gaming hobby as a casual board gamer. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Definition of a Casual Board Gamer 05:30 Thinking About Board Games 10:21 Buying/Looking For New Games 17:10 Learning New Games 32:45 Board Game Complex…

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The one with Tamar Avishai 57:04

3M ago57:04

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This week, David goes on "vacation," Gavin is the asshole (again), the Pope continues to bless gay marriages, we rank the top 3 road trip albums, and this week, we are joined by podcasting royalty Tamar Avishai who talks to us about her podcast, "The Lonely Palette," wether she fosters art for her kids, and what it's like to have a newborn for the …

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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (11-20) 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

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In Episode 258 we continue the 2025 countdown of our 40 favorite Board Games of all time with choices 11-20. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Chris #20 Obsession 04:18 Adam #20 Stockpile 05:42 Tim #20 Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth 06:53 Chris #19 - La Granja 08:44 Adam #19 - Battle for Rokugan 09:58 Tim #19 - Fromage 12:20 Chris #18 …

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The one with Matt Tolbert 47:26

4M ago47:26

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This week, David is hairier than usual, Gavin neglects his pets, camp is in chaos, we rank the top 3 taco toppings, and this week we are joined by Matt Tolbert, who tells us how he got into the social media sphere, the journey of him expecting two kids by two surrogates at the same time, and we do a lightning round "Pre-Parent Quiz" which he fully …

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Tigris & Euphrates 1:01:15

4M ago1:01:15

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In Episode 257 Mark Johnson from the Boardgames To Go podcast joins us to discuss Tigris & Euphrates covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on which modern era our favorite games were from and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Tycoon: India 1981 and Castles of…

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The one with s3x coach Court Vox 58:42

4M ago58:42

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This week, David and his daugher have a bedtime standoff, Gavin's daugther is suspicious, David gets tricked by the hot solar panel salesman, we rank the top 3 things to bring to a summer BBQ, and this week we are joined by somatic sex coach and fellow gay Dad Court Vox who talks to us about his journey into fatherhood, what he's learned by being a…

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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (21-30) 1:42:23

4M ago1:42:23

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In Episode 256 we continue the 2025 countdown of our 40 favorite Board Games of all time with choices 21-30. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Chris #30 Outlive 05:09 Adam #30 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland 08:22 Tim #30 Cyclades: Legendary Edition 12:58 Chris #29 - The Guild of Merchant Explorers 16:17 Adam #29 - SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD 18:29 …

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The one with Jamie Grayson, Part Deux! 1:19:28

4M ago1:19:28

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This week, we dedicate our episode to all of our amazing listener. We debrief on our how Pride month went, if anybody actually showed up to our meetup in Central Park, we rank the top 3 podcasts, and this week we are joined by one of our favorite guests, Jamie Grayson, as he updates us on the status of the baby gear industry, what baby gear you sho…

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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (31-40) 1:12:08

4M ago1:12:08

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In Episode 255 we start the 2025 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Favorite Games of All Time - How we made our lists 07:25 Chris #40 Rats of Wistar 11:01 Adam #40 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization 13:16 Tim #40 The Castles of Tuscany 14:49 Chris #39 - Wingspan 16:44 Adam #39 - Re…

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The one with serial ampersand Justin Bohon 1:05:20

4M ago1:05:20

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This week, Gavin is stranded in the middle of nowhere, we talk about disciplining OPK's in the wild, we start our Gaytriarchs book club with "DILF Island," we rank the top 3 board games for kids, and this week we are joined by serial ampersand Justin Bohon, husband of previous guest Stephen Oremus, who talks to us about his previous life as a casti…

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Top 5 Games That End Too Soon 1:07:54

4M ago1:07:54

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In Episode 254 we discuss games that end a little too quickly. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:14 Race for the Galaxy 07:23 Newton 09:57 Pirates of Maracaibo 14:10 Mycelia 19:14 Fantasy Realms / Marvel Remix 22:11 Biohack 24:36 Smartphone, Inc. 27:46 Near and Far 37:17 Distilled 42:01 Robot Quest Arena 44:12 Woodcraft / Pulsar 2849 47:13 Thunder …

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The one with expat Darien Wilson 1:09:24

4M ago1:09:24

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This week, we forget Fathers' Day, we debrief about the Tony awards that were weeks ago, we share each others' bedtime routines, we rank the top 3 toys you disappear as a Dad, and this week we are joined by expat Darien Wilson who talks to us about her decision to move from Colorado to the Netherlands, how parenting culture is different in Europe, …

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Inis 1:12:15

5M ago1:12:15

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In Episode 253 we give our hot take review on Inis covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on gamer types and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Modern Art, Cribbage, and Bomb Busters. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Poll Time: What type of board gamer do y…

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The one with Chad & Michael aka DoubleTheDadJokes 1:03:20

5M ago1:03:20

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This week, Gavin runs from his problems, Kindergarten was a blur, Gavin is aiming for a boring Summer for his kids, we rank the top 3 ways Pride is bullshit, we talk about Ricky Martin sin ropa, and this week we are joined by Chad & Michael aka @DoubleTheDadJokes who talks us through their unique journey to fatherhood, why they defend their identit…