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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Religion, Politics, History, Culture - Totally Incorrect!
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Packaging touches everyone every day. In the What's Up With Packaging podcast, we examine how packaging is changing and essential issues such as sustainability, legislation, compliance and more.
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SNEED-CAST is brought to you by Sneed Coding Solutions! Tune in to hear the latest news regarding the coding and marking industry in addition to deep dives on certain subjects in the manufacturing and packaging industry!
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“They came after the impact and the firestorms. When the sun went dark. Like they’d been there all along. Just waiting.” From executive producers of The Walking Dead and Travis Beacham, the writer of Pacific Rim, comes a heart-stopping Audible Original featuring a brilliant British cast. It’s the near future and seven years since a comet hit the earth and blotted out the sun. The world is a dark, frozen landscape. And then, beastly creatures emerge and take over. Can they really be vampires? ...
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The Impact of Tariffs & Small Format Cans in The Craft Brewing World with Jessica Infante
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33:38The latest episode of SNEED-CAST dives deep into the complexities of the craft beer industry, featuring insights from Jessica Infante, Managing Editor at Brewbound. Hosted by Alexa and Quinton, the conversation covers significant challenges facing brewers today—from the impact of tariffs on aluminum prices to evolving packaging trends like small ca…
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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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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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Episode 575: Meeple Nation April 2025 News Show Notes Episode release date is April 23, 2025 This week we are talking about new games, new game announcements, new game releases and we also just had our HUGG-A-Meeple gathering. We may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too. Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON …
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Episode 574: Games that use movement points Episode release date is April 2, 2025 Show Notes This week we are doing a one episode discussion of games that use movement points as a movement. What are movement points you ask? Well, movement points regulate how far a player can move their pieces during the game. For example, players are given a specif…
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Rethinking EPR: Impacts and Challenges for Packaging and CPGs with Lisa McTigue Pierce
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37:21Lisa McTeague Pierce, Executive Editor at Packaging Digest, explores Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its impact on the packaging and CPG industry in a recent episode of SNEED-CAST. EPR shifts packaging waste management costs from consumers to producers, but Pierce highlights its early-stage flaws, including inconsistent state regulations…
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MN 573 Games with Multi-Use Cards We Don't Own
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52:19Episode 573: Games with Multi-Use cards we don’t own- Show Notes Episode release date is April 2, 2025 This week wraps up our look at games featuring Multi-Use cards, focusing on highly-rated titles we haven't yet added to our collection. As a reminder, Multi-Use cards offer strategic depth by allowing a single card to serve multiple purposes. Thes…
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MN 572 Part Two, or Something Like That
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1:03:19Episode 572: Part two? or something like that. Episode release date is April 2, 2025 This week we are creating a filler bonus episode because Nathan pushed out two episodes last week and we still wanted something to release today, because we want to make sure you all have something to enjoy today. Come join us at the game table as we decide togethe…
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Turning Heritage into Hustle with Florence Dennis of Flows Tasty Treats
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28:57What does it take to turn a childhood snack into a Costco brand? Florence Dennis, founder of Flo's Tasty Treats, shares her journey on SNEED-CAST. From her roots in Ghana and Liberia to breaking into major retailers, Florence discusses creating her signature roasted corn and peanuts, building an African snack box, and her 3-year persistence to land…
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Episode 571: Games with Multi-Use cards - Show Notes Andy Episode release date is March 19, 2025 This week we kick off our discussion of games with Multi-Use cards. A fascinating mechanic that adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making, and one we love very much. Instead of a card having only one specific function, multi-use cards can be us…
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Episode 572: Our Top-Five Games with Multi-Use cards - Show Notes Episode release date is March 26, 2025 This week we dig into our discussion of games with Multi-Use cards by hitting our top five. Just to recap, the Multi-Use cards game mechanic adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making. Something that we all love in a game. Come join us a…
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Industry Update: Tariff Wars, USDA Cuts, Fishermen Abuse and more!
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17:11Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from the possible implementation of 200% retaliatory tariffs, the impact of Trump’s trade war on Kentucky’s bourb…
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MN 570 March 2025 News & SaltCON Spring Review
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1:19:05Episode 570: Meeple Nation March 2025 News - Show Notes Episode release date is March 19, 2025 This week is all about SaltCON Spring! We managed to sprinkle a little news in there to boot. Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation The World’s Okayest Podcast. Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCO…
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The Evolution of Barcodes and the Future of Scannable Technology with David Holliday
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41:45Barcodes have been a silent workhorse of the retail and supply chain industries for decades. But as businesses face increasing demands for efficiency, traceability, and consumer transparency, barcodes are undergoing a revolutionary transformation. On this episode of SNEED-CAST, Alexa takes a deep dive into the world of barcode technology with David…
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MN 569 Games with Card Play Conflict Resolution
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51:27Episode 569: Games with Card Play Conflict Resolution Episode release date is March 12, 2025 Show Notes This week we are doing a single episode discussing games with card play conflict resolution. Card play conflict resolution is a versatile mechanic that can add depth, strategy, and thematic flavor to board games. It allows for player agency and d…
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Industry Update: Tariffs, Tax Cuts, and Bird Flu Profits: What’s Really Happening Behind the Headlines?
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16:51This episode of SNEED-CAST is brought to you by our SNEED-JET® Infinity. Learn more: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/sneed-jet-infinity-printers/products/sneed-jet-infinity Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, co…
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What is the best technology for adding the new GS1 2D barcodes to your packaging? In this week's podcast, Janice (the AI personal Assistant) and David discuss some applications and which print technology will likely be a good solution.By David Holliday
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MN Episode 568: Games with Modular Boards.
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50:18Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 568 - Games with Modular Boards that we don’t own Show Notes Episode release date is March 5, 2025 Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 568: Games with Modular Boards. This week we end our discussion of games with modular boards by hitting on some that we do not own and dip into why that may be. Will we be adding any of thes…
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Love or hate the idea, the packaging industry (like everyone else) will have to contend with the new Trump trade tariffs. In this episode, David and Janice (the AI Personal Assistant) discuss this issue.By David Holliday
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Navigating The Manufacturing and Packaging Industry as a Woman with Meghan Ziemba
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35:17This episode of SNEED-CAST is brought to you by our SNEED-JET® Titan Tabletop Printer. Learn more: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/sneed-jet-titan-printers/products/sneed-jet%C2%AE-titan-tabletop-printer Welcome to another episode of the SNEED-CAST! In this episode , we talk to Meghan Ziemba, host of the Mavens of Manufacturing Podcast! Time co…
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MN 567 Top Five Games with Modular Boards
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39:00Meeple Nation Podcast: 567 Top Five Games with Modular Boards This week is all about modular boards. This board goes here, this board goes there...no, wait...what? Come join us at the game table.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.
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SNEED-CAST Industry Update - Episode 50 Special!
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44:29This episode of SNEED-CAST is brought to you by our SNEED-JET® Titan Printer. Learn more: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/frontpage/products/sneed-jet-titan-printer Thanks for joining us for our 50th episode of SNEED-CAST Industry Update; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, pack…
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The Trend of Labelless PET Bottles for Water Packaging
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6:28In this episode, Janice (the AI Personal Assistant) and I discuss the trend of labelless (or label-free) packaging for water bottles.By David Holliday
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Episode 566: Games with Modular Boards - Show Notes Episode release date is February 19, 2025 This week we kick off our discussion of games with Modular Boards. A fascinating mechanic that adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making, and one we love very much. A modular board in a board game is a game board that is made up of multiple pieces…
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GS1's Sunrise 2027 2D barcode migration will have an impact on brands, retailers and on consumers. Who will it actually be good for?By David Holliday
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The Street Company's Mission to Empower the Homeless Via Employment with Jesse Lee
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32:09This episode of SNEED-CAST is brought to you by our SNEED-JET® Titan Tabletop Printer. Learn more: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/sneed-jet-titan-printers/products/sneed-jet%C2%AE-titan-tabletop-printer Welcome to another episode of the SNEED-CAST! In this episode , we talk to Jesse Lee, founder of a company dedicated to helping homeless indiv…
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Meeple Nation Podcast: 565 February 2025 News This week is all about BryceCON! We managed to sprinkle a little news in there to boot. Come join us at the game table.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.
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Late-Stage Customization can help businesses to reduce inventory costs. By customizing packaging late in the process, companies can avoid managing inventories of pre-printed packaging materials. With late-stage customization, either blank or generically printed materials are ordered that will be customized right on the packaging line. LSC can help …
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A recent lawsuit accuses consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) of greenwashing and deceiving consumers with regard to how wood pulp is sourced for its Charmin paper products range.By David Holliday
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Is your company looking to adopt the new GS1 2D barcodes for the Sunrise 2027 program? If so, one thing you’ll need to address is the size of the barcodes you print on your packages—especially if you use the GS1 Digital Link format, which can contain a lot of data.By David Holliday
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Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 564: Income Games We Don't Own. We close out our section on income games talking about some great income games that are missing from our collections, and Andy gets to talks about his games too. Join us at the game tableBy Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart
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The SaltCON Podcast 001: What is SaltCON?
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21:09SaltCON Podcast Episode 001: What is SaltCON? SaltCON is Utah's largest Board Game Convention which has events 5 times each year. But, it is more than just board games. There are RPG events, Social Gaming, Puzzle Hunts, Game Shows and so much more. Come Join us at the table as we discuss all things SaltCON.…
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The Evolving Legal Landscape of Hemp and Cannabis in 2025
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48:09This episode of SNEED-CAST is brought to you by our SNEED-JET® Titan Tabletop Printer. Learn more: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/sneed-jet-titan-printers/products/sneed-jet%C2%AE-titan-tabletop-printer Welcome to another episode of the SNEED-CAST! This episodes focuses on the evolving cannabis and hemp industry, particularly in Texas and nati…
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Why are some packaging materials easier to print than others? Why do labels stick to some products but not to others? It's all because of the surface energy of the materials in question. Read more here: https://packagingnews.net/what-is-surface-energy-of-materials-why-does-it-matter/By David Holliday
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