Jason and Katie discuss board games, life, and nonsense.
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Boardgame Mechanics Podcasts
Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
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Weekly, episodes about board games and the board game hobby. We dive in to a wide selection of game mechanics, themes, and reviews. We discuss game news, gaming highlights, and the people who make our games amazing. Come join us at the game table. Hosted by Nathan Howard, Andy Holliday, Douglas Stewart, David Holliday, and Logan Howard.
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Welcome to Ludology, an analytical discussion of the how’s and why’s of the world of board games. Rather than news and reviews, Ludology explores a variety of topics about games from a wider lens, and discusses game history, game design and game players. Ludology is part of The Dice Tower Network, the premier board game media network.
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Board Game Blitz is a 30 minute bi-weekly podcast about modern board games and card games hosted by Ambie and Crystal.
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These are the audio versions of our Small Talk & Back Chat series. We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive board games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Visit our Youtube channel to comment and join the discussion.
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Jake and Danielle talk about their latest board gaming experiences, delicious craft beer, and find any opportunity to join the two together.
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Board game designer / publisher Jason Tagmire looks at a new featured word each day from a design perspective. Sometimes it'll be mechanics, sometimes theme or tone, and sometimes the inspiration for a full game.
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Welcome to DelveCast, the home of Delve the Podcast. Delve and DelveCast are dedicated to the sharing, discussion and creation of all tabletop gaming. We welcome developers, designers and all people who work on games to join and share with us what you do.
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The Innkeeper's Table is part of The Dice Tower Network. It's a show about board games meant to appeal to gamers while still being accessible to people who don't know a lot about the subject. Each week, hosts Bill and Dylan, two long-time friends who both love board games, will focus on a specific board game-related topic, from game mechanics to deep dives on specific games to explaining what some of the jargon board game enthusiasts use even means.
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Welcome! You've reached the home of the Arcade Castle Podcast, a podcast that looks a little at video games, a little at board games, and those things that got a little bit of both. While most podcasts tend to look at the latest and greatest, we have opted for a far darker path through the sprawling realms of digital and analog games. For lying between these two genres is a pile of games few dare to play, games that often defy categorization. Bizarre chimeric creations and licensed games abo ...
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Episode 300: #Origins2025 Preview or This is One of Our Favorite Times of the Year (For Gaming)
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50:55Episode 300: #Origins2025 Preview Introduction: News: 3 Magi - 10 days, $45 Mimic Mansion - 13 days, $46 #Origins2025 Preview: Jason 5 - Mythical Dice (iello) Katie 5 - Uh oh, Dino (Ludiminal) - buy Jason 4 - MicroMacro Kids: Crazy City Park Katie 4 - Ministry of Lost Things (PostCurious) - buy Jason 3 - Nana Toridori (KTBG) Katie 3 - Breakers (Lig…
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Erica and Sen welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to discuss cognitive load and addressing the impact of it through intentional design. Read Ludology co-founder Geoff Engelstein's article on the subject that Sarah refers to here: https://gametek.substack.com/p/grand-unified-gateway-theory…
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Episode 256 with Matt – Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., Unconscious Mind, and Return of the Obra Dinn
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1:28:40In our two hundred and fifty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., and Unconscious Mind in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Return of the Obra Dinn. Then we discuss the biggest letdowns after hearing the hype and the games that actually came through for u…
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MN 583 Top Rated Open Drafting Games
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1:02:11Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 18, 2025 Show Notes This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don’t own. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links t…
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This episode, Sen and Erica talk to Simon Ennis, professional filmmaker and avid boardgamer, about his most recent release, "The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop", that features game designers, reviewers, and community members alike. Check out the trailer for The Hobby as well as the IMDB listing. Erica and Sen will be at the June 18th showing of The…
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Cult Classic Callback - The Terminator with Patrick Hillier
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1:14:30Episode 39 – Patrick Hillier Patrick Hillier can be found on Twitter @overthehillier, on his website, and on his podcast Patrick and Eric in the Morning. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Gho…
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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Lord of the Rings, Fate of the Fellowship and ONDA. Then, we talk about setup time - how it can make a game harder to get played, and ways to mitigate that time. 0:00-Intro 0:42-Recent Games - The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 9:18-ONDA 15:40-Setup Time 29:25-O…
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MN 582 Top Five Open Drafting Games
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1:30:13Episode 582: Our Top-Five Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 11, 2025 Show Notes This week we are continuing our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we are hitting on our top-five Open Drafting Games Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us …
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In their final segment, Steph Campbell talks about using TTRPGs at home or in the classroom to teach social studies. Sen and Erica thank Steph for their dedication to the use of games in education and wishes them all the best with TTRPKids in the future!
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Episode 255 with Quinten – Guards of Atlantis 2, A Fake Artist Goes to New York, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
In our two hundred and fifty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Guards of Atlantis 2 and A Fake Artist Goes to New York in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel's Midnight Suns and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Any…
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Episode 581: Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 4, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our discussion of open drafting games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Become a Chanameeple Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios…
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Erica and Sen recorded this episode live in March 2025 at BreakoutCon in Toronto, ON, Canada. They spoke with guests Helaina Cappel (Publisher, Kids Table Board Games and Burnt Island Games) and Daniel H Kwan (Designer, Ross Rifles and Wandering Blades) about what makes a game "Canadian", advice for Canadian designers and publishers in the current …
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Cult Classic Callback - The Sandlot with Waleed Mansour
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1:05:18Episode 38 – Waleed Mansour Waleed Mansour can be found on Twitter @MrWaleedMansour, on Instagram @waleed.draws.things, on his website, and on SitcomD&D Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghos…
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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sherlock: The Game is Afoot and EXIT: The Game - Family: 2 Escape Adventures. Then, we're joined by special guests Dracula and Elphaba to talk about Ambie and her family's time at their local convention, KublaCon! Also, it's our 9 year anniversary, so yay! 0:00-Intro 0:48-Anno…
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Episode 580: Meeple Nation May 2025 News - New Games, Announcements, & Crowdfunding! Release Date: May 28, 2025 Welcome to Episode 580 of Meeple Nation, The World's Okayest Podcast! This week, Nathan, Douglas, and Dave pull up a chair to the game table to dive into all the exciting news from the board gaming world for May 2025. We're covering a ton…
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SCPC - SaltPOD: SaltCON Summer 2025 preview.
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25:50SaltPOD 0005, SaltCON Summer 2025 Release date: May 27, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backsta…
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Erica and Sen welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to discuss how designers might approach the dreaded human factor we call "Analysis Paralysis" or AP.
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Episode 254 with Brendo – Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, Age of Steam, and Towerborne
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1:07:48In our two hundred and fifty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, and Age of Steam in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Towerborne. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and l…
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MN 579 Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games
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1:04:01Episode 579: Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games Episode release date is May 21, 2025 Show Notes Meeple Nation discusses several games that include the narrative or paragraph game mechanic. Come join us at the game table and find some new and amazing games. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web…
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Episode 299: Our Favorite Games of All Time (10-1) or It Only Took Us Seven Months But We Have Finished the Countdown
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1:00:40Episode 299: Our Favorite Games of All Time (10-1) Introduction: News: Fu: Festive Fortunes: $38; 9 days Food Truck Race: $45 (4) or $69 (6); 10 days Games Played: Mille Fiori Fromage Our Favorite Games of All Time (10-1): Jason 10 - Woodcraft Katie 10 - Earth Jason 9 - Rococo Katie 9 - Shakespeare Jason 8 - The Voyages of Marco Polo Katie 8 - Obse…
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Erica and Sen welcome Dekan Wheeler to the show to talk about his work at UltraPro, making accessories for many of the hobby's most beloved games. We discuss card sleeves, digital calipers, bead towers, diamond corners, Delicious in Dungeon, and more! Note: Dekan has since moved on from UltraPro and is now a brand manager at Critical Role. Congrats…
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Cult Classic Callback - The Last Starfighter with Suzanne Sheldon
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1:04:02Episode 37 – Suzanne Sheldon Suzanne Sheldon can be found on Twitter @425suzanne and on Salt and Sass Games Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc…
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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Signal, Here Lies, and Awkward Guests 2. Then, we talk about colors in board games - both as a theme and as a mechanism. 0:00-Intro 0:43-Recent Games - Signal 1:58-Here Lies 8:54-Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases 14:13-Colors 29:30-Outro 30:25-Bloopers Join our discord Suppo…
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MN 578 Network and Route Building Games We Dont Own
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40:01Episode 578: Network or Route Building Games We Don’t Own Episode release date is May 14, 2025 Show Notes This week we are at the final connection of our Network or Route building games discussion. All routes are closing in this episode. For those who may have missed it, network or route building games where players are establishing connections bet…
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Erica and Sen welcome guest host Steph Campell on this week's installment of TTRPGKids. In their segement, Steph talks about the power of writing and journaling in TTRPGs and how writing in game can positively impact writing in the classroom.
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Episode 253 11th Anniversary – Rebirth, Things in Rings, My Favourite Things, and Spider-man 2
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1:15:12In our two hundred and fifty-third episode, it’s our 11th Anniversary. We talk about Rebirth, Things in Rings, and My Favourite Things in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spider-man 2. Then we look at the 2024 BGG Golden Geek Awards. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreo…
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MN 577 Our Top Five Network and Route Building Games
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1:10:29Episode 577: Our Top Five Network or Route Building Games Episode release date is May 7, 2025 Show Notes This week we are at the middle point of our Network or Route building games discussion. Once again network or route building games mean players are establishing connections between points on the board or map. For this episode we will be focusing…
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Sen and Erica talk with Ellie Dix about her work in making corporate games. Whether they're to increase brand recognition or for team building and training purposes, Ellie describes her process when designing games outside of the hobby sphere.
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Cult Classic Callback - Slap Shot with Alex Goldsmith
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1:14:35Episode 36 – Alex Goldsmith Alex Goldsmith can be found on Twitter @AlexG_Human, and on his podcast, The Dukes of Dice. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanO…
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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Signal and Lure. Then, we talk about the board game designer Wolfgang Warsch and the games he's made. 0:00-Intro 0:39-Recent Games - Signal 8:21-Lure 12:41-Wolfgang Warsch 25:31-Outro 26:26-Bloopers Join our discord Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz Or sh…
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Episode 576: Network or Route Building Games Episode release date is April 30, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our discussion of games that involve network building. The "network building mechanic" refers to the gameplay element where players construct and expand interconnected systems, often representing transportation, communication, and re…
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Episode 252 with Linsae – Thunder Road: Vendetta - Carnival of Chaos, Planet Coaster 2, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Blue Prince
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1:27:00In our two hundred and fifty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Thunder Road: Vendetta - Carnival of Chaos in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Planet Coaster 2 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Then we review the hot video game with tons of board game vibes Blue Prince, including some spoi…
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SCPC 0004: Ways to Buy and Sell Games at SaltCON
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25:59It is time for the SaltCON SideCast. Episode 4. This week the hosts of Meeple Nation talk about the four ways to buy, sell, and trade games during SaltCON Spring, Summer, and End of Summer Events. There are four organized options, the no ship math trade, the virtural flea market, the game swap, and the in person flea market. Come join us at the gam…
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