Best Jared Snyder Podcasts (2025)

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The Game Table Podcast’s 100th…ish Episode 1:13:33

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Ian and Jared celebrate The Game Table Podcast's 100th...ish episode and two years of podcasting together. We reminisce, celebrate, and talk about what's ahead. ALSO, there's a top 10 list featuring games that the guys have reviewed on the podcast over the last two years. Links for The Game Table Podcast 'How to Play' Music Background:Song: Inspiri…

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Health and Safety 59:30

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Doctor Cortlyn returns for a health centered episode! Board gaming is a fairly safe hobby, but there are always health needs to take into account. Kalee and Cortlyn cover a reddit saga of someone with a diagnosis, and a coworker who just won’t let it go. We often have strong feelings around our health, and they can easily end up at the table. So le…

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Simon Rosenberg on Trump’s diminishing popularity and epic failures - The Weekend Show. 1:05:16

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Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg joins Anthony Davis to discuss Trump’s diminishing popularity in the face of his increasing far-right authoritarian policies. And how Democrats must expose his incompetence and corruption, to successfully return to governance - only on The Weekend Show. Support Our Sponsors:Smalls: For a limited time only, get …

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Xylotar: Unhinged / Illusion / Patrician: Towers of Influence / Hanabi – A Kid’s/Family Table Review 30:07

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Jared sits alone at the Family Table to discuss four games: Xylotar: Unhinged by Bezier Games, Illusion from Pandasaurus Games, Patrician: Towers of Influence by Calliope Games, and Hanabi by R&R Games. Links for Boop Interested in purchasing? Get BoopNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Smirk & Dagg…

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Table Topics – Vacations! 1:01:39

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We’re halfway through summer, so it’s time to talk about a regular summer activity - vacations! Kalee and Ashley discuss their favorite gaming memories from trips, and talk through stories where some vacation priorities are just not aligning. We all want to make the most of our time away, and that can often include games, but there is always a line…

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Allison Gill on SCOTUS limiting judges ability to block unlawful policies of the Trump regime. 1:08:10

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Daily Beans host Dr. Allison Gill, joins Anthony Davis to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision handing Trump even more power. With the judiciary compromised, they discuss the importance of people power in safeguarding democracy and the need for vigilance and active participation in peaceful protest to face off this increasingly violent authori…

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The Game Table Podcast’s 2025 GenCon Preview 1:02:12

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Ian and Jared sit down at the featured table to give their GenCon preview as they discuss some of the games they are excited about for GenCon 2025. With the convention starting in just under a month, Jared's excited! Ian is excited too.... but he's also trying to buy a house so he can't go to GenCon this year.... If you don't know what GenCon is, i…

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Table Topics – Team-Ups and Take-Downs 58:30

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Do you ever just feel like the world is against you? Well, maybe it’s just everyone else at the table. Kalee and a new guest, Josh, discuss these moments and how to navigate them. Sometimes it’s good to lean into advantages. Sometimes it’s better to make deals. But if you’re being teamed-up against for reasons other than gameplay, that might be a p…

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Middle East analyst Jason Pack on the long term effect of Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran. 1:11:10

17d ago1:11:10

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Middle East expert Jason Pack joins Anthony Davis to discuss the effects of Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran and how the international community has reacted to an illegal act of aggression under the guise of ‘peace through strength’ - only on The Weekend Show. Listen to the Jason on the Disorder Podcast at https://tr.ee/ksicr-3WtySupport Our Spons…

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Boop / Paris: La Cité de la Lumière – A Two Top Review 52:56

21d ago52:56

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Anna and Jared discuss a pair of abstract games - Boop and Paris: La Cité de la Lumière - together at the Two Top Table. Links for Boop Interested in purchasing? Get BoopNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Smirk & Dagger GamesDesigner: Scott BradyArtists: Curt CovertBGG Game LinkHow to Play: Play th…

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Table Topics – Sibling Rivalries 54:43

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Kalee and her sister Cortlyn reminisce - or confess - about their experience gaming together as siblings and the sibling rivalries that formed. They cover stories of siblings at odds or in communion against others. It’s an interesting thing to balance when different ages and dynamics are involved, and especially when you know this person is your ma…

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Jared Yates Sexton on the rise of the resistance, in the face of Trump's worst instincts. 1:28:40

24d ago1:28:40

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As the predicted authoritarian dictatorship has arrived, author Jared Yates Sexton, explains how Americans can rise to the moment to take back their democracy in the face of an increasing fascist playbook - arresting opposition lawmakers, kidnapping legal migrants and demolishing public services, human rights and the administrative state - only on …

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Comic Hunters – A Featured Table Review 53:31

28d ago53:31

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Jared's back! He and Ian discuss the game of drafting mini games, Comic Hunters, published by Spin Masters Ltd. Links for Comic Hunters Interested in purchasing? Get Comic Hunters Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Spin Masters LtdDesigner: Robert CoelhoArtists: Diego SáBGG Game LinkHow to Play: Ta…

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Table Topics: Who Get’s an Invite? 46:57

29d ago46:57

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Kalee and her sister Cortlyn sit down to talk about the very first decision of any game night - the invitations. They examine opinions on who to invite and who to move on from. They step into discussions of when friends are in different phases of life, and how best to care for each other despite. Perhaps most importantly, they provide the PSA to in…

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Katherine Stewart on Trump destroying democracy and the how the people fight back. 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

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Author and expert on destroying democracy, Katherine Stewart, joins Anthony Davis to discuss the authoritarian rise of Trump, and how his dictatorship is evolving with indiscriminate deportations, abuses of power and lack of due process - and how the people are pushing back through protest to restore their freedoms - only on The Weekend Show. Suppo…

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Tsuro / Skyjo – Kid’s Table Reviews 28:46

1M ago28:46

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Faith, Joy, and Jared are back at the kid's table taking a look at two oldie but goodies in Tsuro and Skyjo. Links for Tsuro Interested in purchasing? Get Tsuro Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Calliope GamesDesigner: Tom McMurchieArtists: Cathy Brigg, Andrew Hepworth, Shane Small, Imelda Vohwink…

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Emily Galvin Almanza on Trump's denial of due process and treatment of migrants. 1:18:17

1M ago1:18:17

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Partners for Justice founder Emily Galvin Almanza joins Anthony Davis to discuss Trump’s denial of ‘due process’ for immigrants in the U.S., and rising tensions amongst foreign nationals entering and living in the former ‘free world’. Plus, the gutting of public services including Medicare hidden in Trump’s spending bill and the very public fallout…

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Flamecraft – A Featured Table Review 54:29

1M ago54:29

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Kalee and Nathan momentarily shift from the Table Topics discussions to settle in at the Featured table and review the punny, goods-trading, draconic shopkeeping game, Flamecraft, published by Cardboard Alchemy. Links for Flamecraft Interested in purchasing? Get FlamecraftNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Ki…

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Table Topics: The Love of the Game 53:27

1M ago53:27

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It’s an uplifting episode! Kalee and Nate celebrate their own anniversary by reading stories about love and the love of the game. Board gaming in particular is so often a shared pastime for couples, and these stories exemplify the benefits. But we’re not limited to that! Join us as we celebrate love of others, ourselves, and those favorite moments …

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Legal analyst Dina Doll on Trump's court losses and judicial attacks - The Weekend Show. 1:25:43

1M ago1:25:43

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MeidasTouch host Dina Doll joins Anthony Davis to discuss the legal cases that Trump keeps losing and how the judiciary is coping under the strain of his illegal executive orders, rampant authoritarianism and dissolution of civil and human rights for minorities, migrants and women in the former land of the free - only on The Weekend Show. Support O…

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Awkward Guests: The Walton Case – A Featured Table Review 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Ian and Julia settle in to the Featured Table this week to discuss the version of Clue we have all wanted all our lives: Awkward Guests: The Walton Case published by Megacorpin Games. Links for Awkward Guests: The Walton Case Interested in purchasing? Get Awkward Guests: The Walton CaseNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our A…

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Table Topics: Cheaters Everywhere! 49:19

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Kalee and Ashley tackle tales of cheaters and the drama they create. We discuss how trust can fracture, or when it’s time to leave things at the table. There’s also an example of the community of r/Catan helping to catch a different kind of cheating… Want to discuss Cheaters Everywhere! or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podca…

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Allowed to Explore - Lizz Enns Petters 50:34

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Our episode this week is with our own Lizz Enns Petters, mom of two, author and podcast hostess. Our conversation is full of laughter, seriousness and our decision to have permission to explore our faith, along with Lizz's latest accomplishment of being published in a new children's Bible called God's Stories as Told by God's Children. We chat thro…

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Jamie Raskin, Tim Snyder and David Cay Johnston on Trump’s dangerous authoritarian dictatorship. 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

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Join Anthony Davis for a Memorial Weekend Special Edition episode of The Weekend Show, featuring some of our greatest thought leaders - David Cay Johnston, Tim Snyder and Rep. Jamie Raskin.Support Our Sponsors:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar per month trial at https://shopify.com/we...Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/wee... for free shipping on y…

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Root – A Featured Table Review 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

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Ian sits down at the Featured Table along with his good friend, Josh Moore, to discuss the cute but vicious area control game, Root by Leder Games. Links for Root Interested in purchasing? Get RootNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Leder GamesDesigner: Cole WehrleArtists: Kyle FerrinBGG Game LinkHo…

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Table Topics: Out-of-Game Feelings 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Kalee and Ashley cover stories concerning feelings that can be brought to games–with off-table origins. We discuss how we need to uplift the things people love without judgement, and consider where everyone is coming from when tensions arise. Want to discuss Out-of-Game Feelings or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro…

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Recovering Sex - the Sexvangelicals (Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson) 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

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“There's a misconception that once you leave religion, you magically learn everything you missed about relationships and sex” - The Sexvangelicals Our episode this week is with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, sex and relationship therapists, coaching and podcast hosts specializing in recovery from high-control religion as it relates to relations…

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Clinical Psychologist John Gartner makes LIVE DIAGNOSIS of Trump Mental Illness 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

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As Donald Trump’s mental acuity continues to decline, Dr John Gartner joins Anthony Davis to discuss the senile dementia, mental health and personality issues that the President clearly presents, and how his verbal gibberish is ignored by the corporate media who refuse to acknowledge the danger of his decision making - only on The Weekend Show. Sup…

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Flip 7 – A Kid’s Table Review 15:27

2M ago15:27

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Josh T. and his son Isaac hold down the Kid's table as they take a look at Flip 7 published by The Op Games. Links for Flip 7 Interested in purchasing? Get Flip 7Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: The Op GamesDesigner: Eric OlsenArtists: O'Neil MabileBGG Game LinkHow to Play: Watch It Played Links …

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Table Topics: Investing in the Hobby 57:57

2M ago57:57

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Kalee and Ashley approach the cost associated with investing in the hobby of board gaming–when and what to buy, the psychology of game advertisements, and even an example of developing games and seeing them published. Don’t worry–you don’t have to do the math. Want to discuss Investing in the Hobby or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game…

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Blessed are the Women - Claire K. McKeever-Burgett 54:47

2M ago54:47

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''Without women we don’t have Jesus. We don’t have Christianity. We don’t have any of it.” (Claire K. McKeever-Burgett) Our episode this week is with Claire K. McKeever-Burgett, mom of two and author of Blessed are the Women: Naming and Reclaiming Women's Stories from the Gospels. Our conversation is full of wisdom, both fierce and tender, and the …

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Alejandra Caraballo on Trump's ban of Trans people from the military and society. 1:25:09

2M ago1:25:09

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Trans activist Alejandra Caraballo joins Anthony Davis to discuss the Trans military ban and how the Trump regime is seeking to eradicate the LGBTQ+ community from American society through various bills, executive orders and prejudice - only on The Weekend Show. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content:https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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Everdell Duo – A Two Top Review 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Anna and Jared sit down at the Two Top table to discuss the two player game, Everdell Duo. Links for Everdell Duo Interested in purchasing? Get Everdell Duo Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Starling GamesDesigner: James A. Wilson & Clarissa A. WilsonArtists: Enggar Adirasa and Andrew BosleyBGG Ga…

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Rebellion or Integrity? - Jamin Coller 58:42

2M ago58:42

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'''Diligent study is precisely what got us here." Jamin Coller Our episode this week is with Jamin Coller, dad of six, podcaster and author of Dear Evangelicals. Our conversation is passionate, funny and so very eye-opening. We chat through these questions: 1. Your book, Dear Evangelicals, frames deconstruction not as rebellion, but as a painful ac…

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Table Topics: Gaming Conventions 1:11:38

2M ago1:11:38

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Kalee, Jared, and Scot recount their favorite moments from a recent gaming convention, and cover stories about valuing your friends, celebrating birthdays, and the dramas of ‘merch’. They cover how teaching games and play-to-win games work, and shout-out to many of the cool people we met at Fun K-Town. Want to discuss Gaming Conventions or other to…

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David A. Graham on Project 2025's influence on Trump's White House. 1:18:30

2M ago1:18:30

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Author of The Project, David A. Graham, joins Anthony Davis to explain how Project 2025 is actively operating inside the Trump administration and how this far-right Christian nationalist movement is reshaping America by gutting freedoms, alliances and expertise in favor of isolationism, segregation and religious extremism - only on The Weekend Show…

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Landmarks / Things in Rings / Fun K-Town 53:56

3M ago53:56

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Ian, Jared, Anna, Kalee, and Scot discuss Landmarks from Floodgate Games, Things in Rings from All Play, and chat about some of the games they played at Fun K-Town in Knoxville, TN this past weekend. Links for Landmarks / Things in Rings / Fun K-Town Interested in purchasing? Get Landmarks Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through o…

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Table Topics: You Made a Choice 44:23

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Kalee and Nate discuss games in which you must choose something to put forwards, and how sometimes, there’s definitely a wrong choice. It’s probably smart to balance your chances for scoring in a game against the people you need on your side in the rest of your life. Oof. Want to discuss You Made a Choice or other topics? Links for Table Topics / T…

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I Would Pick You (Queer Advocacy) - Rachel Pinto-Martin 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

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'''Our job as parents is not to make other people comfortable with how we raise our kids, Our job is to make sure our kids grow up in a family where they’re comfortable being exactly who they are.'' Shelly Robinson Our episode this week is with Rachel Pinto-Martin, founder of Self Love, Healthy Boundaries Coaching, mom of two, former Mormon and fie…

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Prof. Tim Snyder on Trump tyranny and how people can stand up to fascism. 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

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Professor Timothy Snyder joins Anthony Davis to explain how America navigates its descent into authoritarianism under this unprecedented Trump regime. Amidst mass deportations, disappearances, the detainment of legal immigrants and even U.S. citizens, Snyder guides us through tyranny. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar per mont…

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Everdell – A Featured Table Review 54:55

3M ago54:55

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Ian and Jared discuss the charming critter city building game Everdell, published by Starling Games. Everdell has captured the heart of the board gaming community. Do Ian and Jared feel the same? Find out, as we discuss. Links for Everdell Interested in purchasing? Get Everdell Note: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon li…

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Table Topics: Hosting Game Night 41:37

3M ago41:37

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Kalee and Ashley look at some stories about hosting game night from hosts of game nights–from the desire to be invited to the results after a successful event. We discuss what makes game nights great, and how best to respect the hosts opening their homes to you. Want to discuss Hosting Game Night or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game T…

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Powerful Parenting - Wendy Snyder 58:10

3M ago58:10

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"Where did we ever get the notion that in order for children to behave better, they first have to feel worse?" Our episode this week is with Wendy Snyder, founder of Fresh Start Family, mom of two teens, podcaster and certified positive (or as she likes to call it), powerful parenting coach. On this episode, we talk with Wendy about what it means t…

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Rep. Jamie Raskin Delivers URGENT UPDATE on Trump Corruption | The Weekend Show 56:58

3M ago56:58

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Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Anthony Davis to discuss Trump’s abuse of the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law, over deportations, tariffs and mass firings. Plus the corruption within the regime and how Democrats can return America to a state of normalcy - only on The Weekend Show. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: VIIA: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! Head to https:…

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Wandering Towers – A Kid’s Table Review 25:46

3M ago25:46

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Faith, Joy, Hope, & Jared sit down at the Kid's Table this week to take a look at the hand management memory racing game, Wandering Towers, published by Capstone Games. Links for Wandering Towers Interested in purchasing? Get Wandering TowersNote: We might receive compensation for purchases through our Amazon link. Publisher: Capstone GamesDesigner…

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Table Topics: Table Compatibility 42:13

3M ago42:13

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Kalee and Ashley get into examples of tables that aren’t quite gelling, and how to navigate hurt feelings and finding the right table compatibility. We talk about how to balance attitudes and make sure everyone is enjoying their time playing. Want to discuss Table Compatibility or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro …

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Jesus vs the Bad Guys? - Jared Neusch and Connor Shram 54:31

3M ago54:31

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"In the end, Jesus proved that forgiveness is more powerful than punches and kicks. And in the end, love wins over hate." - Jared Neusch and Connor Shram in their book: Jesus vs. the Bad Guys Our episode this week is with two dads, one a corn hole champion and Biblical scholar (Dr. Jared Neusch) and the other a comedian and change-maker (Connor Shr…

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss on fighting Trump’s trade wars, measles outbreaks, ICE deportations and more! 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

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Massachusetts Representative Jake Auchincloss joins Anthony Davis to discuss how the U.S. navigates through Trump’s trade wars, the Texas measles outbreak, the SAVE Act, ICE deportations - and how The Democrats are best placed to win back support - only on The Weekend Show. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtu…

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Ready Set Bet – A Featured Table Review 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Jared is off this week, so Ian has on one of our listeners who happens to also be a big fan of Ready Set Bet. Derek & Ian sit down at the Featured Table to gush over - I mean discuss - the real time horse race betting game, Ready Set Bet, by AEG. Links for Ready Set Bet Interested in purchasing? Get Ready Set BetNote: We might receive compensation …

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Table Topics: Playing the Long Games 48:06

3M ago48:06

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Kalee and Nate tackle navigating when games drag on, and when it looks like defeat is certain. We also dip into Nate’s personal history with everyone’s original long game - Monopoly. Want to discuss Playing the Long Games or other topics? Links for Table Topics / The Game Table Podcast Intro Music:Song: Drunk on FunkArtist: Top-FlowBackground Music…