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The BoardGameGeek Podcast

BoardGameGeek

105 episodes

Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

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  1. Episode 106: Moe Poplar - Educational Historic Games? - Top 5 Cooperative Games - Community and Color Changing Trees

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 106

    Episode 106: Moe Poplar - Educational Historic Games? - Top 5 Cooperative Games - Community and Color Changing Trees Board game designer and owner of Ashy Feet Games joins me to talk about his views on the educational…

  2. Episode 105: Lizzy, Ben, & Josey - Where Game Mechanics Meet Art - Top 3 Games for Bookworms - Fun weekend plans

    · 1 h 37 min · Episode 105

    Episode 105: Lizzy, Ben, & Josey - Where Game Mechanics Meet Art - Top 3 Games for Bookworms - Fun weekend plans Meet the designers and artist behind Bookwrym from Sword and Rose Press. We talk about how mechanics…

  3. Episode 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding Community

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 104

    Episode 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding Community Tina and Amelia from the board of Geek Girl Con joins me to talk about the con, femme presenting designers, artist, and…

  4. Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger)

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 103

    Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger) Join me as we get to know Curt Covert, the owner of Smirk and Dagger games. We…

  5. Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con Memories

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 102

    Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con Memories Peter, one of the owners of Cardboard Alchemy, takes time away from his big Kickstarter for Whisperwood, to…

  6. Episode 101: Ilka Luza - How to Behave at the Table. - Top 5 Games We Like to Play on Repeat - A Surprise Gift and White Water Rafting.

    · 2 h 04 min · Episode 101

    Episode 101: Ilka Luza - How to Behave at the Table. - Top 5 Games We Like to Play on Repeat - A Surprise Gift and White Water Rafting. Grab a drink and maybe some snacks because this is a longer episode. My super…

  7. Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con Friends

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 100

    Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con Friends Happy 100th Episode to the BGG Podcast! Let’s peek behind the scenes of Board Game Geek…

  8. Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach Boys

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 99

    Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach Boys My friend, Dutch Yoda, joins us all the way from around the globe to talk about the differences and…

  9. Episode 98: Aaron B. (Game Enthus) - The Remaster’s Era - Top 5 Games We Like to Teach - Lunch Time Gaming & Getting Recognized

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 98

    Episode 98: Aaron B. (Game Enthus) - The Remaster’s Era - Top 5 Games We Like to Teach - Lunch Time Gaming & Getting Recognized Hey everyone! I’m excited to introduce Aaron, also known as Game Enthus on social media,…

  10. Episode 97: Cole Smith - Games that Combine 2 Mechanisms well - Top 5 Area Control Games - A Frame Job & Good Food

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 97

    Episode 97: Cole Smith - Games that Combine 2 Mechanisms well - Top 5 Area Control Games - A Frame Job & Good Food Canadian board game and graphic designer, Cole Smith, joins me to talk about his current published…

  11. Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friends

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 96

    Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friends The amazing Arwen Kathke joins me to talk about her Cardboard Time podcast and…

  12. Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 95

    Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring Please come join me and meet this wonderful human and talented designer, Emily…

  13. Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 94

    Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends Ambie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages in…

  14. Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 93

    Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening My Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite games with…

  15. Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 92

    Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows Banzainator joins me to talk about selling our games, the games we will never sell, and…

  16. Episode 91 - Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton - The Journey to hatch Chicken Fried Dice - Favorite Blank and Writes - Good food, cute heavy game, and a trip to Japan

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 91

    Designers and owners of Urban Professional Games, Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton joins me to talk about the journey of getting Chicken Fried Dice from inspiration to crowdfunding. We then talk about 15+ Blank and write…

  17. Episode 90: Roberta Taylor - Canadian Board Game Scene - Top 5 games we don’t get played nearly enough

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 90

    Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up…

  18. Episode 89: Marcus Ross - New York Toy Fair - Roll and Move Games Challenge - Robots taking over but you still gotta get good food.

    · 1 h 08 min

    Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots and…

  19. Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 88

    Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to…

  20. Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - His experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere

    · 1 h 16 min

    Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk…

  21. Episode 86: Daniel Newman - Indie Game Markets, Trick Takers that stood out to us and connecting with the younger generation

    · 1 h 16 min

    Get to know Daniel Newman, board game designer and owner of New Mill Industries. We discuss the indie game markets that have been popping up at conventions over the last couple of years. They are a wonderful place to…

  22. Episode 85: Going Analog- Goals not resolutions for 2026, aesthetically pleasing Euro games, and buttering up the host.

    · 1 h 09 min

    Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly euro style…

  23. Episode 84: Steph Hodge - Getting to know her. And games we bring to holiday gatherings.

    · 1 h 01 min

    Let’s get to know who Board Gamer Steph is. We talk about our top 5 games that we love to bring to holiday or family gatherings. And let’s celebrate something that we are really excited about coming up in the new year.…

  24. Episode 83: AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps - Why do we play tabletop games? And games we recently played.

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 83

    The wonderful AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps, the owners of Violet Daisy Games, joins me to discuss why we play games and some of the games we played together over the weekend. • Introduction / How we met • Girls Game Shelf…

  25. Episode 82: Dave Luza - Spiel & Tabletop Games on Live Streams

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 82

    Dave Luza of Luzapalooza and This Game is Broken Podcast joins me to talk about our Spiel experience together and games we love to play on our Twitch Live Streams. • Introduction • Our 2025 Spiel experience • My top 5…

  26. Episode 81: Jay Bernardo, Talk Conventions + Games by Asian Publishers / Designers

    · 54 min

    Jay Bernardo is back to talk about conventions we go to and games from Asian Publishers / Designers. Please note that this episode was recorded before Spiel 2025 but released after Spiel 2025. • Introduction - Jay…

  27. Episode 80: John D. Clair, Card Crafting & Deckbuilders

    · 1 h 06 min

    Amanda Panda is excited to host John D. Clair, who shares insights about his upcoming game, Mystic Lands, launching soon on Kickstarter. Together, they also highlight their favorite deck-building games. Check it out!…

  28. Episode 79: New Host, Essen Tips + Games We've Recently Played with Nikki

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 79

    Update: Hey everybody, Aldie here. I just wanted to let everyone know that Candice is moving on from BGG and we wish her the best in whatever endeavor she chooses to undertake in the future. Candice is responsible for…

  29. Episode 78: 3rd Anniversary + SPIEL Essen '25 Anticipation, with Aldie

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 78

    It's our third anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to catch up on the past year and discuss SPIEL Essen '25 games they're most excited to play. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:37 Pinball…

  30. Episode 77: Worker Placement Games We Love, with Starla from OFPG

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 77

    Starla from Our Family Plays Games joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite worker placement games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:04:14 Fresh Plays • 00:04:44 Rebel Princess • 00:08:28 Escape from the Aliens in…

  31. Episode 76: Hot Takes on Board Games, Art, and Pickles?! with Kwanchai Moriya

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 76

    Board game illustrator Kwanchai Moriya and Candice kick it for a super casual chat about games he loves playing in between beautifying board games, as well as pickles and board game art he appreciates most. • 00:00:00…

  32. Episode 75: A COIN for Your Thoughts, with Rodney (Watch It Played) & Joel (Drive Thru Games)

    · 2 h 15 min · Episode 75

    Rodney Smith (Watch It Played) and Joel Eddy (Drive Thru Games) join Candice to discuss the evolution of the COIN Series and why they find COIN games fascinating, along with sharing some of their favorites in the…

  33. Episode 74: Film Feelings From Board Games, with Simon Ennis

    · 2 h 12 min · Episode 74

    Filmmaker Simon Ennis joins Candice to discuss his new documentary The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop, as well as emotions they love to feel watching movies/documentaries, and board games/board gaming experiences that…

  34. Episode 73: Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Shea from RTFM

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 73

    Shea Parker from RTFM joins Candice to discuss a variety of enticing Gen Con 2025 releases. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:22 Frosthaven Digital • 00:08:46 Fresh Plays • 00:09:50 TI4 - Twilight Codex Volume IV:…

  35. Episode 72: Wacky & Wonderful Board Games, with Matthew from Room 51

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 72

    Matthew Makak from Room 51 joins Candice to discuss board games with wacky themes. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:04:28 Fresh Plays • 00:04:41 Escape Tales: The Awakening • 00:08:52 Primal: The Awakening • 00:19:15…

  36. Episode 71: "Thematic" Abstract Strategy Games for 2 Players, with Ruel Gaviola

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 71

    Ruel Gaviola joins Candice to discuss abstract strategy board games with a hint of theme, that play well with 2 players. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:51 LFG Con • 00:07:03 Ticket to Ride 20th Anniversary video •…

  37. Episode 70: Unexpected Hits, with Eric from What’s Eric Playing

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 70

    Eric Yurko joins Candice to discuss board games that were unexpected hits. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:46 Video Games?! • 00:06:20 Life Beyond Board Games Podcast + Table Scraps • 00:08:57 BGG.Spring Highlights…

  38. Episode 69: Extended Fresh Plays: Paris-Étourvy, with Pénélope from Penelope Gaming

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 69

    Pénélope from Penelope Gaming joins Candice to discuss board games that they enjoyed in Paris and Étourvy. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:18 Penelope Gaming + Festival International des Jeux - Cannes • 00:08:09 Fun…

  39. Episode 68: Heavy Games: When the Juice is Worth the Squeeze, with Edward from Heavy Cardboard

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 68

    Edward from Heavy Cardboard joins Candice to discuss the appeal of heavy board games, the ones they've been diggin, and the ones where the juice is worth the squeeze. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:15:38 Fresh Plays •…

  40. Episode 67: Game Market West + Indie Games Appreciation, with Johnny Chin

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 67

    Game Designer Johnny Chin joins Candice to discuss Game Market West and a variety of indie board games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:07:12 Fresh Plays • 00:07:28 My Favourite Things • 00:11:10 Alice is Missing •…

  41. Episode 66: Awesome Board Games for 6 Players, with Jamie from Foster the Meeple

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 66

    Jamie from Foster the Meeple joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite board games to play with 6 players. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:22 Foster the Game-a-thon • 00:06:46 Circle DC • 00:14:21 Fresh Plays…

  42. Episode 65: Midweight Euro Games We Love, with Ben from Five Games For Doomsday

    · 2 h 08 min

    Ben from Five Games For Doomsday joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite midweight euro games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:34 Five Games for Doomsday • 00:10:45 Fresh Plays • 00:12:15 Fellowship of the…

  43. Episode 64: Cozy Games We Love, with Jenna from The Board Game Garden

    · 1 h 37 min · Episode 64

    Jenna from The Board Game Garden joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite cozy games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:36 Fresh Plays • 00:06:06 Raiders of Scythia • 00:12:02 Whistle Mountain • 00:24:58…

  44. Episode 63: Extended Fresh Plays, with Banzainator

    · 2 h 00 min · Episode 63

    Banzainator joins Candice to discuss to share a bunch of games they've been enjoying recently. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:16 Manor Lords (video game) • 00:08:48 Cult of the New + Revisiting Older Games •…

  45. Episode 62: Awesome Co-op Discoveries, with Amanda Panda

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 62

    Twitch Streamer Amanda Panda joins Candice to discuss co-operative games they've recently been diggin' into. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:18 BGG@Sea WestMex • 00:08:44 Fresh Plays • 00:09:00 Darwin's Journey •…

  46. Episode 61: Hidden Movement Games We Love, with Jack from The Cardboard Herald

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 61

    Jack from The Cardboard Herald joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite hidden movement games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:08:29 BGG's 25th Anniversary + Hall of Fame • 00:13:23 TrickTakeuary (Mü & more:…

  47. Episode 60: Board & Cards Games That Hit Different, with Space-Biff!

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 60

    Dan Thurot from Space-Biff! joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite board and card games that hit different. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:28 Fresh Plays • 00:05:48 The 7th Citadel • 00:09:22 The Lost…

  48. Episode 59: The Best Games We Played in 2024, with Maggie from ThinkerThemer

    · 2 h 21 min · Episode 59

    Maggie from ThinkerThemer joins Candice to discuss the best games they played in 2024. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:35 Fresh Plays • 00:06:02 Slay the Spire • 00:09:29 Gosu X • 00:17:14 Disney Lorcana…

  49. Episode 58: Exploring Adventure Games, with Alex from BoardGameCo

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 58

    Alex from BoardGameCo joins Candice to discuss a variety of adventure games and why they find them so appealing. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:40 PAX Unplugged Highlights (Great Western Trail: El Paso, Azul Duel,…

  50. Episode 57: Travel-Friendly Games We Love, with Rolling Reggie

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 57

    Rolling Reggie joins Candice to discuss a variety of board and card games that are great for traveling. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:00 Fresh Plays • 00:05:17 Favor: Gods of Oethera • 00:11:44 Star Wars: The…

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