Best Francis Snyder Podcasts (2025)

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ATGthePodcast 278 - Monographs and Libraries: Delivering value to users: A Conversation with Christine Haynes, David Givens, and Mitchell Scott. A Taylor & Francis sponsored episode. 1:03:46

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This episode is sponsored by Taylor & Francis, and the views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or statements made during the episode. Thank you t…

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The Pirate 2:45:20

13d ago2:45:20

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I'm all about equality. Rich, poor, Imperial, Outlaw, free, it doesn't matter to me, I'll steal from anyone. Today we're joined by Colin aka SmokeyChan to talk about The Pirate! Original guide by Colin here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3481548/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pirate

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ATGthePodcast 277 - A Conversation with Tosten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago 51:29

13d ago51:29

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Consultant, ConsultMU Ltd., who talks with Torsten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago. Torsten currently oversees one of the world’s largest academic library collections. In this conversation, Torsten shares his diverse academic journey which began as a historian with a focu…

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ATGthePodcast 276 - A Conversation with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a Volunteer Organizer of the Data ... 35:14

20d ago35:14

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Today’s episode features guest host Lauren Collister, Research Engagement Manager, Invest With Open Infrastructure, and an editorial team member of Katina, who talks with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a volunteer organizer of the Data Rescue Project.…

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The Overlord 1:04:09

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I mean, sure, "rule through fear alone" sounds bad when you say it out of context, but at least they're not one of those politicians who'll say anything to get elected, right? Today we're joined by Luke Bentz aka Monte to talk about the Overlord! Original guide by Luke here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3477308/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-overl…

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ATGthePodcast 275 - A Conversation with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch 38:51

27d ago38:51

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch. After a career as a middle school teacher with a degree in history, Jason became interested in technology and online communities. He decided to go back to school in the information science program a…

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GGPS: Hnefatafl Showdown 1:43:39

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Welcome to another in our Panel Series...we had to decide what in the hell we were going to do with the great Hnefatafl debate! Sandbox is here to mediate for us! This episode is one that will greatly help us coast into our re-rank and season finale!

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ATGthePodcast 274- A Conversation with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London 52:15

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London. Janice is trailblazer in AI literacy and academic support in UK higher education. She has had a long career in librarianship- spanning over 35 years. Janice was the f…

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The Redeemer 1:23:56

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I love Relics. I love the smashing sound they make when I throw them in the Neutrino Smasher. Today we're talking about the Redeemer, featuring Kolt! Original guide by Kolt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3475485/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-redeemer

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ATGthePodcast 273 - Heather Staines Interviews Kamran Naim, Head of Open Science, CERN 43:10

1M ago43:10

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Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Kamran Naim, the Head of Open Science at CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire). CERN was founded in 1954 as a project not only to advance our fundamental understanding of basic scientific questions…

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ATGthePodcast 217 - Heather Staines Interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson 24:04

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Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, a sixth-generation Gullah Geechee sweetgrass basket sewer from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. We had the pleasure of having Andrea speak with us at this year’s Charleston Library Conf…

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The Caretaker 1:44:11

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These are my pet rocks. I love them and they teach me ancient knowledge, and in exchange I feed them your friends. Today we're joined by Gerrit aka Trenzelore to talk about the Caretaker! Original guide by Gerrit here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3457463/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-caretaker…

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ATGthePodcast 271 - A Conversation with Nancy Kopans, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, ITHAKA 32:12

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Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Nancy Kopans, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, ITHAKA. Nancy joined JSTOR (now part of ITHAKA) 25 years ago, after a legal career focusing on internet law, and has witnessed the transformation of digital scholar…

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GGPS: Season 3 Re-Rank 1:58:41

2M ago1:58:41

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Welcome to the Season 3 Finale! We've gotten a whopping 60 on our list so far, and are excited to re-visit the season and also start looking ahead to the future episodes and games we'll cover! Come hang as we finally do the thing we've been needing to do all season... Find Muck Expansion Decoy's Personal Ranking Show Ranking Prior to Re-Rank Arcs R…

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60. John Company 2nd Edition (2022) 2:05:06

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Welcome to the heaviest game experience we've covered on the show, and possibly that exists in the gaming hobby. This game is changing the very nature of what we think about when we say board game, in a powerful way. Come join us for our final new game of Season 3! Box Art Old White Guys Parliament Cards External Link to Grantland Articles on Diplo…

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58. Cat in the Box (2022) 1:43:19

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Schrodinger's Cat, the game! We wanted to put trick taking on the menu this year and drafted this lovely game, however, we put Arcs up first before actually getting to it. But that's not to say there's something here, potentially for everyone! Come hang. Box Art Cat in a Box Cards Board The Ranking Arcs Root Brass Dominion Twilight Struggle Nemesis…

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56. Sea Salt and Paper (2022) 1:44:32

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"Wouldn't it be tight if everyone was chill to each other?" - Yes, yes it would be. This game may well be the perfect game for everyone to buy and have, and is cheap enough and easy enough to get to back up that sentiment. Come hear why! Box Art Cards More Cards Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium…

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55. Vijayanagara (2024) 2:02:53

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Welcome to Medievil India, where the Sultanate, Bahmani Empire, and Vijayanagara vie for control of India. This game is art, history, and board game rolled up into one in a magical way, and introduces a new ICS structure to the COIN formula you may already be familiar with. Come and Enjoy! Box Art Empty Board Full Board Ranking Root Brass Birmingha…

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54. The Quacks of Quedlinburg (2018) 1:44:41

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Quack Quack people! Quacks Box Art Cauldron Components Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul Fromage JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Turncoats Flamecraft Chess Betrayal Cosmic Frog Catan Scythe Disney Villainous Sheepy Time Ticket to Ride …

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53. Fromage (2024) 2:14:33

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You guys. It's Cheese. Best Cheese According to Decoy Box Art Lazy Susan! Full Board Example Sandbox on Getting Blocked The Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Turncoats Flamecraft Chess Betrayal Cosmic Fr…

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52. Ticket to Ride (2004) 1:33:31

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Welcome to your homework. A game that is as universal as Catan? And potentially as important? Either way, come hang. Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Turncoats Flamecraft Chess Betrayal Cosmic Frog Cata…

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GGPS: Nemesis Lockdown (2022) 2:03:54

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Welcome to the second installment of the Nemesis Family of Games! Lockdown is a great addition to your Nemesis cabinet, and spoiler alert, my favorite version of the game! Welcome back JC to the show, and enjoy the surprise at the end of the show! Sample Objective Card Skwid Kill Card Action Card Example Game Board Example Box Art The Ranking Root …

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51. Turncoats (2021) 1:39:04

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This game is the best game you've never heard of! Can't wait for you all to check this one out! Also, check this out. Game Carrying Case Components Full Setup The List Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong Azul JOTL Fort Mind MGMT Quoridor Go Tokaido Flamecraf…

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50. Azul (2017) 1:52:26

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Welcome to our 50th game! We've had quite the journey with this show, and are very excited to share this game with you as our 50th. May the next 50 be even better than the first! Cover Art BGA Example The List Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong JOTL Fort Mi…

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49. Discworld: Ankh Morkpork (2011) 1:39:53

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It isn't that I don't want to not like this game, nor is it not that I don't want to not be non-positive, but I have a sneaking suspicion that all of this is all a farce, even this very episode! Relevant Cards: The Ranking Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Ark Nova Nemesis Dune Imperium Wonderlands War Feast for Odin Wingspan Mahjong…

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48. A Feast for Odin (2016) 1:58:23

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We're back! This season is all killer no filler, and first up is a stone cold classic that makes even Decoy excited to play it! Welcome back to Gettin Gamey! Action Board: Empty Player Board: Completed Player Board Example:

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GGPS: Season 3 Draft 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

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Welcome back to the Gettin Gamey Panel Series! This time Decoy and I discuss and draft our games for Season 3, which when it's all said and done will put us at 60 games! We'll start releasing Season 3 in the fall as usual, so thanks for listening, and stay tuned :D

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47. Gloomhaven JOTL (2020) 2:40:13

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Welcome to the final game of season 2! While this isn't the finale, it is in some ways as it'll be the last new game we cover this year! We've been teasing it for a while, so now come check the mammoth that is Gloomhaven!

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45. Poker (1810) 2:36:29

2M ago2:36:29

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We're approaching the end of season 2! And this is one is a special one in a lot of ways :) Does it even belong on our list? Come hang :)

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44. Greed (1984) 2:26:50

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Dice! In their rawest, and simplest form, with what few may know as part of this game (I think this is one of those games where different environments yield different versions of the game) as some theft as a part of our Greed. Come listen to us approach the Season Finale, and 50 games!

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43. Royal Game of UR (-2600) 1:57:13

2M ago1:57:13

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Come experience the oldest game in human history. If you're not intrigued...idk what else to tell you. The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Nemesis Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Flamecraft Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Red Dragon Inn Sheepy Time Disney Villainou…

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42. Flamecraft (2022) 1:52:25

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Let the magic wash over you! This game captured the hearts of many in 2022, and has spread like wildfire for good reason. It's the perfect sort of game you can play casual, or a little more gritty if you want, and will leave you smiling at the art and puns along the way. Come chill with this one and you won't be disappointed. The List: Root Brass B…

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41. Fireball Island (1986) 1:39:11

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Well well well...Mouse Trap's protege has finally entered the chat... The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Nemesis Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Red Dragon Inn Sheepy Time Disney Villainous Catan Incan Gold Clue Scrabble Mancala Str…

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40. Nemesis (2018) 2:13:03

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Well, the long wait is finally over. Perhaps the most mentioned and hinted game by us has its own episode finally! I don't think this game needs any further adieu... The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor…

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39. Cluedo (1949) 2:02:28

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This is a big one folks. It's one of the inaugural games that triggered the thought behind this show's existence! We've come a long way, and are so happy to have gotten the opportunity to work on this project! Come chill :)The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Twilight Struggle Dune Imperium Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Che…

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38. Twilight Struggle (2005) 2:26:04

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I didn't expect Decoy's suggestions of games to strike me the way they have this season, and perhaps the best example of this phenomena is this game! I can't stress enough just how special this one is! Come hang :) The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Mahjong Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic…

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37. Mahjong (1850) 2:12:57

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This game is a hard one to quantify in a lot of ways! It's both 1850 and 1920, it's both Mahjong and Riichi Mahjong, it's both awesome and hard to actually actualize! Come hang :) The List: Root Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Red Dragon …

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36. Red Dragon Inn (2007) 2:07:19

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"In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. You and your adventuring companions will spend the night drinking, g…

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35. Root (2018) 2:26:40

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It's hard to encapsulate the description of this episode in just a few words. Let's just say, without this game, there is no this show. A monumental game and a monumental episode. The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Sheepy Time Disn…

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34. Disney Villainous (2018) 1:47:29

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Welp, with a title like this, Its about 50/50. It's either good, or its trash (which i guess is always the case with games). But this one is better than people give it credit for, or than you might think. And you can say mean shit about cute Disney characters too... The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Dune Imperium Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland…

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33. Dune Imperium (2020) 1:55:48

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There's so much content on this game! It's one of our favorites, and we couldn't cover it all, but we definitely had a good time with this one! Come enjoy DI in all its glory :) The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Sheepy Time Catan Incan Gold Scra…

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32. Sheepy Time (2021) 1:50:51

2M ago1:50:51

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Welcome to the best gambling game you probably didn't know about! And if you do know about it, guess what happened when we played our first game... The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Betrayal Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi R…

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31. Betrayal (2004) 2:14:56

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Our first horror game...and arguably the best of its class! We're talking betrayal with the pros. Come hang. The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Tokaido Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi Risk Checkers Trivial Pursuit Guess Who? Backgamm…

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30. Tokaido (2012) 1:50:38

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It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the one and only friendly Japanese Travel game! The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Ark Nova Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi Risk Checkers Trivial Pursuit Guess Who? Backgammon Battleship Monopoly Kerplunk! Chin…

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29. Ark Nova (2021) 2:02:34

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We've never been so split on a game here at GG I don't think. Even if we have, we've got a very special guest to help us break the tie! Come chill as we can't agree at all on 2021's hotness! The List Brass Birmingham Dominion Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Cosmic Frog Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dom…

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28. Cosmic Frog (2020) 1:51:46

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The name of this one is quite something. If only I could put the art on the title of this episode. Don't sleep on this one y'all! Get in here. The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Hnefatafl Scythe Quoridor Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Parcheesi Risk Checkers Trivial Pursuit Guess Who? Ba…

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27. Quoridor (1997) 1:30:22

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I mentioned in the draft episode how I happened upon this game, and let me just say here for the record, that nostalgia is not doing as much heavy lifting on this game as may meet the eye. Come hang :) The List: Brass Birmingham Dominion Fort Wingspan Wonderland’s War Go Chess Hnefatafl Scythe Catan Incan Gold Scrabble Mancala Stratego Dominoes Par…

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Gettin Gamey Panel Series (GGPS): Season 1 Re-Rank 1:46:46

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The Conspirator 1:41:59

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Lesson 1: anytime your opponents do anything, wring your hands together and whisper "it's all going according to plan." Join us as we talk about the Conspirator! Original guide by Francis here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3467021/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-conspirator

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ATGthePodcast 270 - The Evolution of the Charleston Conference: A Conversation with Katina Strauch 20:12

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Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think interviews Katina Strauch, Founder of the Charleston Conference and Editor Emerita of Against the Grain. Katina is a leading figure in the scholarly communication industry, having founded the Charleston Conference over four decades ago w…

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