Best Hegen Podcasts (2024)

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095 – Designer Diary for Mindbug Beyond with Richard Garfield, Christian Kudahl & Skaff Elias 51:11

1y ago51:11

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In this episode, I discuss with Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias and Christian Kudahl about the design process of Mindbug Beyond. Support our Current Kickstarter Campaign for Mindbug Beyond: Mindbug Beyond Kickstarter CampaignBy Marvin Hegen

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Managing the 'Teriffic' Twos with Positive Discipline - S2E6 51:34

1+ y ago51:34

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Parenting is a huge role you can never be prepared enough for! What we know about parenting from our own childhood experiences with our parents may not align with our desired parenting style with our own child. Is there a way to effectively empower and promote confidence in our children without spoiling them? We welcome Kim DeMarchi, certified Pare…

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Winning at Weaning - S2E5 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

Can I only give my baby solids at 6 months only? Is Baby-led Weaning better than Traditional Weaning? Can't seem to get your baby to stop drinking from the boob or even the feeding bottle? When do I start brushing my baby's teeth and should I use a toothpaste? Do I REALLY need to bring my 1-year-old for a dental visit? If these questions have been …

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Planning for Baby #2 and Beyond - S2E4 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

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Are you #ttc and planning to expand your family this year? Here are some tips from our beloved Hegen mum Cordelia, also known as c0rde, who welcomed Baby Kyra last October. Cordelia is a new mum-of-two and also an entrepreneur and host. In this episode, she shares how she and her partner decided on trying for baby #2, the tips and tricks she tried …

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094 – Mindbug Kickstarter Lessons Learned 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

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Hello everyone and happy new year. Today we have January 2nd and I have a special guest today. It is my co-designer and friend Christian Kudahl. Hi Christian and welcome to the show. Today we’re going to be looking back at the year 2022, and reflecting on our very first Kickstarter campaign for the game, Mindbug. For those who may not know, Mindbug…

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What's the big deal about the Fourth Trimester?! - S2E3 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

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Heard the buzz about the Fourth Trimester and wondering what's the fuss about it? In this episode, we have our long-time Hegen Mum and Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast guest, Sara-Ann K, share all about the ups and downs of the Fourth Trimester such as the infamous Mum Brain, how Dads can step up during this period of postpartum and even managin…

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Motherhood - Becoming, Embracing, Flourishing - S2E2 42:33

2y ago42:33

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We often hear about "maternal instincts" but does motherhood really come instinctively? For many of us, motherhood is a journey of becoming, embracing and finally flourishing in our role as a mother, just like our Hegen Mum and Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast guest, Roz Pho! Roz is an actress and a new mum to 4 month old Reimi! In this episode …

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Is There Anything More To Know About Breastfeeding? - S2E1 42:40

2y ago42:40

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Welcome to Season 2 of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast! Think you already know everything there is to breastfeeding? Think again! We ask the difficult questions about breastfeeding in this episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast to our very own Lactation Maven, Yvon Bock, such as the direct and indirect costs of breastfeeding, what to do…

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Welcome back to Cherish Nature's Gift™ - S2E1 1:32

2y ago1:32

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Welcome back to Season 2 of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast! Is motherhood a sacrifice or gain? Trying to cope with my new identity as a ‘mother’ but don’t know how? How can I manage relationships with in-laws and spouse as a new parent? Breastfeed or pump? If these thoughts crossed your mind, we want to talk about it. Follow us on Instagram, F…

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093 – A Working Day as a Games Publisher 31:25

2y ago31:25

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It’s been over half a year since I recorded the last podcast episode. That’s definitely far too long. I hope that I will be able to record new episodes much more often in the future. Because I really missed being able to exchange ideas with other game designers and to delve deeply into specific game design activities in order to prepare for an epis…

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Cherish Nature's Gift: Season Recap - S1E8 2:30

2+ y ago2:30

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By Hegen

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Understanding Life Before Birth with Kong Choon Yen - S1E7 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

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We often forget life begins the moment we are created in our mother's womb and bonds are created from hereon. Join us in this episode as we invite Certified HypnoBirthing Educator and Birth Doula, Kong Choon Yen from Birth Discovery to share with us on Life before Birth and how we can bond with our baby during pregnancy and prepare to welcome them …

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Postpartum Back Challenges and How to Overcome It with Sarah Manning - S1E6 38:44

2+ y ago38:44

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We all know the wonders of epidural analgesia (EA) in relieving labour pain, but will it cause permanent back challenges postnatally? Join us in this episode as we invite Yoga and Qiqong expert, Sarah Manning from COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Singapore to debunk some of these myths surrounding pain management as well as some tips and tricks on how y…

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092 – Mindbug – Officially Announced 31:00

3y ago31:00

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A lot has happened in the last couple of months in the Nerdlab. Christian and I got the chance to work with industry veterans Richards Garfield and Skaff Elias on our Game Mindbug. In this podcast episode, I talk about the things I have been working on with regards to Game Design, Game Development and Publishing. I also talk about Mindbug and why I…

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Hypnobirthing: An Alternative Pathway to a Positive Birth Experience with Isa Faber - S1E5 35:11

3y ago35:11

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Having a baby is possibly one of life's greatest adventure. Yet, when many expectant mothers think about the process of labour, the fear of the unknown and pain may sometimes consume their minds. Join us in this episode as we invite HypnoBirthing® expert, Isa Faber from Mother & Child to share with us the what, how and why HypnoBirthing could provi…

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091 – The Journey of AracKhan Wars with Robert Palmer 1:18:31

3y ago1:18:31

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Today we have a great guest on the show and I am really excited to learn more about his game. He is the designer of AracKhan Wars, a strategy card game that just got successfully funded with more than 100k on Kickstarter last month. It’s a highly strategic game about card placement, positioning, and maximizing the potential of card combos. At first…

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090 – Designing Slay the Spire – The Boardgame – with Gary Dworetsky 59:31

3y ago59:31

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Today we have a great guest on the show. Gary Dworetsky is the designer and publisher of the very successful game Imperium: The Contention. The game has an incredible 8.1 rating on board game geek and is a 4-X card game about deploying fleets, moving ships into the right position, and then crushing your opponent in space combat. In addition, he is …

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Fatherhood: The Best Journey I Have Ever Embarked On with Hegen Dads - S1E4 39:34

3y ago39:34

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Fathers are often the quiet figures in our lives, yet their presence are so essential to the journey of parenthood. In this episode, we invite three Hegen Dads (Leon Bock, COO of Hegen; Benjamin Chong, Project Manager; and Aaron Yong, Senior UX & Product Designer) to discuss what fatherhood in today’s society means, how to navigate through challeng…

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089 – The Design Philosophy of Riftforce with Carlo Bortolini 1:02:36

3y ago1:02:36

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This week I had the chance to talk to Carlo Bortolini, a fellow game designer (Memoarr and Riftforce). Riftforce is a dueling card game that involves factions, drafting, combos, and different strategies. All the good stuff I love so much about card games. So I was very happy to talk to Carlo Bortolini and learn more about the design process of Rift…

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Secondary Infertility: The What, Why and How with Dr Ann Tan - S1E3 23:27

3y ago23:27

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It is natural to assume that if you have successfully conceived once, you have little to worry about when planning for your next child. However, many couples are seeking medical assistance with conceiving their second child. Join us as we understand what Secondary Infertility is all about with leading fertility expert and OB/GYN, Dr Ann Tan.…

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88 – The Game Design Process of Bruno Cathala 53:13

3y ago53:13

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This week I have the incredible honor of hosting one of the best game designers in the world. He has designed countless games and it doesn’t seem like he is going to stop And the majority of them are incredibly successful. For example he designed Kingdomino, Five Tribes, Seven Wonders Duel, Shadows over Camelot, Abyss and many many more. His games …

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87 – Victory Points and Player Agency with Tom Lehmann 1:03:35

3y ago1:03:35

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This week I have the honor of hosting Tom Lehmann, one of the best game designers in history. I wanted to talk to him for quite a while and am very happy that I now have the chance to do so. He has been designing many many games over the last 20 years. What makes his games special and unique for me personally is how he always manages to keep player…

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086 – How to Start an E-Mail List as a Game Designer 50:20

3y ago50:20

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This week follow up on the topic of E-Mail Listbuilding as a Game Designer. Last week I talked about why you should start an E-Mail List. This week the focus is on how to do it. In the podcast, I cover the high-level process of: Creating a Lead Magnet and a nice Pitch Setting up a Landing Page Using an E-Mail Provider for Automation In the past, I …

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085 – Why you need an E-Mail List as a Game Designer 32:35

3y ago32:35

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This week we tackle a very important topic. Last week I talked about why it is important to pput yourself out there and be active in the board game community. This week I am going to talk about why I think it is super important to create a relationship with the people you get inBy Marvin Hegen

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084 – The Importance of Getting Involved in the Board Game Community 21:06

3+ y ago21:06

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This week I talked about the importance of being part of the community and why it is so important to give without asking for anything in return. These are some of the topics we talked about on the show: Why I started the podcast and the nerdlab community What I got back fromBy Marvin Hegen

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083 – Richard Garfield on Physical and Digital Card Game Design 1:03:34

3+ y ago1:03:34

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If you want to join our Nerdlab Game Design Mastermind Groups, you can apply here: Join a Mastermind Groups This week I have the honor of hosting one of the best game designers in history. Without overstating, I can say that he and his games are the reason I got interested inBy Marvin Hegen

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082 – Creating Expansions with Bruce Glassco, Designer of Fantasy Realms 55:09

3+ y ago55:09

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Fantasy Realms on Boardgamegeek Fantasy Realms on Wizkids Today we have a great guest on the show. One of his earlier games is an industry highlight and has won a Gamers' Choice Award for the Best Board Game in 2004. One of his newer creations is a super cool fantasy-themed card game with anBy Marvin Hegen

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Understanding Naps, Wake-Times and Overtiredness with Zoe Chu a.k.a SG Supernanny - S1E2 (Part Two) 17:19

3+ y ago17:19

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In part two of this episode, we unpack the world of Naps and learn how to interpret sleepy cues, adjust wake-times and pick up strategies for coping with an overtired baby. If you are a parent thinking about improving your baby's overall sleep schedule, then this episode is definitely for you. Stay till the end to find out how you can receive addit…

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Debunking Sleep Myths & Training with Zoe Chu a.k.a SG Supernanny - S1E2 (Part One) 28:33

3+ y ago28:33

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The art of baby sleep is so often forgotten in the process of preparing for baby’s arrival. But what happens when we are struggling to keep our babies rested? Join us in part one of this Sleep episode as we speak to Asia’s Leading Baby & Adult Sleep expert, Zoe Chu (also known as SG Supernanny) as she debunks common issues faced by parents and shar…

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081 – Blue Ocean Strategy in the Board Game Industry – Part 2 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

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This is the second part of me applying the Blue Ocean Strategy to Board Game Design. In this week I go through the methodology step by step and try to explain how to come up with innovative new ideas for the board game industry. Do you want to use the Blue Ocean StrategyBy Marvin Hegen

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080 – Blue Ocean Strategy in the Board Game Industry – Part 1 36:37

3+ y ago36:37

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Do you want to use the Blue Ocean Strategy for your Game? Check out the Slides I prepared for you In today's episode, I asked myself: Why are new games developed? How does it start? And how do the groundbreaking successes differ from less successful games? I think many games are createdBy Marvin Hegen

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079 – Preliminary Print and Play Kickstarter Campaigns 24:49

3+ y ago24:49

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Today's episode will be a bit different from the other episodes. Usually, I interview experienced game designers or do a lot of research about a topic before I cover it here on the show. Today it's more of a discussion I'd say. But since I'm alone today calling it a discussion is kind ofBy Marvin Hegen

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Welcome to Cherish Nature's Gift™ - S1E1 16:28

3+ y ago16:28

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Welcome to Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast, where Community and Learning meet. In today's episode, we introduce ourselves and share what you can look forward to in this new season. Come listen to us as we begin unpacking the highs and lows of motherhood and the joys in between!By Hegen

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078 – Point Scoring Mechanics 48:00

3+ y ago48:00

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Today's episode is about point-scoring mechanics. I went through different games like Sushi Go, Cat Lady, Point Salad or Go nuts for donuts. What do those games have in common? They all have some form of card distribution mechanic and a final scoring at the end. Since I am working on an insect-themed point-scoring…

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077 – The Design of Radlands with Daniel Piechnick 59:08

3+ y ago59:08

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Please take a look at Radlands on Kickstarter. I honestly think the game looks amazing. And I don't only mean the astonishing art, but also the gameplay and mechanics. I just backed it myself and am looking forward to adding it to my collection. (and no, I don't get paid for saying that (unfortunately…

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076 – The Interplay of Hidden and Visible Information in Magic’s new set Kaldheim 31:31

3+ y ago31:31

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In today's episode, I analyze the new keywords and mechanics of the Magic the Gathering set "Kaldheim". Especially "Foretell" and "Boast" which are very different. One has a lot of clear visible information and asks a very precise and direct question to your opponent, while the other is adding hidden information and keeps your…

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075 – How to Learn your Customer’s Language? 41:23

3+ y ago41:23

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In today's episode, I explain my method of learning the language of my target audience? In order to do so, I asked people over at Reddit about what they like about Dueling Strategy Card Games and identified their answers and especially the words and language they used. The goal is to later adopt their…

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074 – Designing Heart of Cthulhu with Patrick Kelleher 1:03:56

3+ y ago1:03:56

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Important Links for this episode: Heart of Cthulhu on Instagram Heart of Cthulhu Video Today we have a fellow game designer in the Nerdlab. I can remember that I followed his Instagram profile a time ago because I was impressed by the art of the game. It is hard to explain on a podcast withoutBy Marvin Hegen

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073 – The Evolution of Deckbuilding with Andrew Parks, Designer of Core Worlds 1:15:34

3+ y ago1:15:34

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Important Links for this episode: Quixotic Games Website Core Worlds on Facebook Core Worlds Nemesis (on BGG) Today I have the honor to talk to a very experienced and very successful game designer. I don't think I know anyone else who has worked with so many super exciting IPs . This includes brands such as…