Best Agrícolas Podcasts (2025)

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Gusano barrenador, pecuarios y el WASDE 14:24

40m ago14:24

14:24

Platicamos sobre la situación actual del gusano barrenador en México, el mercado pecuario y granos. Nos acompañan César Flores y David Huitrón.

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OGN Ep 39: Unpacking the Golden Geek Awards, Cities, and Rebirth 1:13:09

6h ago1:13:09

1:13:09

This week Clay and Jared lament the fact that OGN wasn't nominated for a golden geek award. However they put their hurt feelings aside to provide some color commentary the winners and runners up from the 2024 Golden Geek awards. Clay also talks about Cities, a new game by PWH and Steven Finn and Jared talks about one of the pods favorite new games …

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The Golden Age of the Classics in America by Carl Richard, Part VI (Ad Navseam, Episode 183) 1:16:17

5d ago1:16:17

1:16:17

This week we head back to Carl Richard's masterpiece from 2009, and the guys are taking a careful look at Chapter IV: Nationalism. We start out with a nice definition and perspective from one of Dave's long list of overrated authors (does he like anybody?): C.S. Lewis. Clive explains to us from The Four Loves that every country has a dreary past of…

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Proteína se reactiva y granos a la baja 14:35

5d ago14:35

14:35

Platicamos sobre qué está sucediendo en el mercado de la proteína animal en México. También, hablamos sobre el mercado de granos.

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OGN Ep 38: Lost Ruins of Arnak Strategy, Foundations of Rome and Skull King 1:19:28

5d ago1:19:28

1:19:28

This week we diving into the mind of a Lost Ruins of Arnak addict and picking Jared's brain about all the hot tips for breaking 100 points in the game. We also do a Kickstarter Preview for Fight for Inheritance, talk about one of our favorite trick takers, and revel over the amazing production and streamlined gameplay of Foundations of Rome. 00:00 …

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Does the New Testament Imitate Homer? Four Cases from the Acts of the Apostles, Part II (Ad Navseam, Episode 182) 1:12:54

12d ago1:12:54

1:12:54

So, is there a Homeric influence on the New Testament? Or, more specifically (per MacDonald), did Luke deliberately pattern and structure elements in Acts of the Apostles on episodes from Iliad 2? In this episode, the guys consider the case that MacDonald lays out, namely that Luke pairs the visions of Cornelius and Peter (in Acts 10 and 11) in a w…

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PIB, granos, pecuarios y tomate 19:05

12d ago19:05

19:05

Hablamos del PIB, qué está pasando con los granos, el sector pecuario, el PRRS y también, qué ha sucedido en el mercado del tomate en estos últimos días.

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OGN Ep 37: Inside Scoop on Friendly Local Game Stores (ft. Cam from Petrie's Family Games) 1:35:36

13d ago1:35:36

1:35:36

Step behind the counter of a thriving local game store as we sit down with Cam, the heart and soul behind Petrie's Family Games in Colorado Springs. In this candid conversation, Cam reveals how a childhood obsession with Talisman evolved into a beloved community hub that's been bringing gamers together since 2009. Far from the stereotypical dark, u…

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El dólar, el peso y aranceles a barcos chinos 15:33

19d ago15:33

15:33

Platicamos qué sucede con el tipo de cambio y más temas macro. También, Claudia Cruz nos presenta sus breves y además, contamos con Cesar Flores y David Huitron quienes platican del mercado de granos y pecuarios, respectivamente. Aquí puedes leer nuestro descargo de responsabilidad: https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011410028/disclaimer…

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OGN Ep 36: Game Recommendations by Player Count 1:00:47

19d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

How do you choose the perfect board game for your group size? While many games claim to support various player counts, most have a specific sweet spot where they truly shine. In this intimate, co-host episode, Clay and Travis break down their favorite games for every player count from one to eight players. For solo gaming, Under Falling Skies and W…

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Does the New Testament Imitate Homer? Four Cases from the Acts of the Apostles Part I (Ad Navseam, Episode 181) 1:05:11

21d ago1:05:11

1:05:11

In 2003, Dennis R. MacDonald published an important monograph with Yale University Press entitled: Does the New Testament Imitate Homer? Four Cases from the Acts of the Apostles. In the provocative opening salvo, MacDonald explains: ‘"'Who would claim that the writing of prose is not reliant on the Homeric poems?' This rhetorical question by a teac…

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Entre tomate, cerdo y pollo 18:05

26d ago18:05

18:05

Platicamos de los productores de maíz en el Estados de México. También, hablamos del caso del tomate; presentamos las 5 Breves de Claudia y David Huitron nos manda su capsula pecuaria.

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OGN Ep 35: Creature Caravan, Stonespine Architects, & Games on the Go 1:08:33

26d ago1:08:33

1:08:33

The crew takes their podcast on the road to discuss the best games to bring when traveling. Three board game enthusiasts with different travel constraints share their approaches to portable gaming while preparing for upcoming moves. • Jared recounts his triumph in Dune Imperium, using intrigue cards to steal victory from inexperienced opponents • C…

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Ave atque Vale: Catullus' Goodbye to his Brother, Poem 101 (Ad Navseam, Episode 180) 1:07:59

1M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Neoteric poetry is on the menu this week, as the guys take a close look at what Dave considers the most beautiful and moving poem from antiquity: Catullus 101. This is the famous threnody that Gaius Valerius Catullus (87-55 B.C.) addressed to his brother's ashes in Bithynia around 57 BC. The haunting lines of elegiac couplet compress a world of sor…

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Cambios arancelarios, México y más temas agropecuarios 19:10

1M ago19:10

19:10

Platicamos cómo queda el entorno arancelario en estos momentos. También, César Flores nos comenta sobre los precios del maíz, soya y trigo. Por su parte, Claudia Cruz nos presenta las 5 breves. David Magaña nos cuenta cómo quedan algunos productos mexicanos de exportación respecto a otros competidores bajo este contexto arancelario y finalmente, Da…

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OGN Ep 34: Azul, Expeditions, Armello, and Beginner's Guide to the BGG Hotness 1:28:44

1M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

We dive into the BoardGameGeek Hotness list to explore what games are capturing the attention of the board game community, while sharing our gaming experiences and insights. • Jared prepares for the World Series of Board Gaming by planning to relearn Azul • Clay reviews Expeditions, appreciating its unique action selection system and card-tucking m…

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Plan liberación de Trump, México y más 15:32

1M ago15:32

15:32

Platicamos cómo quedó hasta este momento el Plan Liberación y cómo quedó el sector agroexportador de México. También, platicamos con Cesar Flores y David Huitron.

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OGN Ep 33: Engineer Thoughts on Engine Building Games 51:14

1M ago51:14

51:14

Engine building games create deeply satisfying gameplay experiences that mimic real-life decision-making through resource management and strategic planning. We explore what makes these games so compelling and highlight some of our all-time favorites. • Engine builders are games where you exchange resources to become more efficient at gathering reso…

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H.I. Marrou’s A History of Education in Antiquity, Part XVI (Ad Navseam, Episode 179) 1:15:59

1M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

It's time to blind you with some science! Jeff and Dave follow Marrou's masterful tome (Part II, Chapter VIII) back through the centuries to see what place the other, non-literary side of the education coin held in antiquity. In contrast to present-day obsessions with STEM, we learn that while branches of mathematics were held up as an ideal, they …

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Dr. Julio Berdegué, su visión del campo mexicano y la política sectorial 43:34

2M ago43:34

43:34

En este episodio, nos acompaña el Secretario de Agricultura, Dr. Julio Berdegué, quien comparte su visión del campo mexicano y los retos que enfrenta nuestro sector. Nos comenta sobre algunas de las políticas públicas y programas que se están implementando en el campo. También contamos con la participación de Claudia Cruz con sus "5 breves", César …

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OGN Ep 32: Weeknight Games are the New Dinner Party 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

We explore the world of weeknight gaming, discussing how board games can transform mundane weekdays into memorable social experiences while balancing time constraints and life responsibilities. • The group debates what makes a game suitable for weeknight play, considering time, complexity, and energy levels • Clayton and Jared recount their recent …

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Writing Imperial History: Tacitus from Agricola to Annales with Bram ten Berge (Ad Navseam, Episode 178) 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

The guys are excited this week to welcome into the studio (via Zoom) their colleague from Hope College Dr. Bram ten Berge. After coming close to a career in professional tennis (more on that in the show), Bram finished his B.A. in Classics at U. Miss and matriculated through U. Mich, graduating with the PhD in 2016. In this episode, we get to ask B…

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Farm Workers PART 2 (recursos para trabajadores agrícolas) 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

This episode's continues the farm workers discussion from both the positions of employer and employee. We'll focus on navigating the hiring of H2A workers as well as resources for documented & undocumented workers. Hear real stories and experiences from our panel of farm allstars and prepare for your seasons to come! RESOURCES: https://labor.vermon…

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Farm Workers & Resources PART 1 49:58

2M ago49:58

49:58

This episode's discussion is centered around both the farm employer and employee. From resources on where to find job postings, to understanding different models of operating a farm business. Hear real stories and experiences from our panel of farm allstars and prepare for your seasons to come! RESOURCES: https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files…

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Granos, lácteos, cítricos, pecuarios y más! 17:05

2M ago17:05

17:05

En este episodio número 85, hablamos sobre el mercado de granos y comentamos el nuevo paquete del USDA, que incluye un presupuesto de 10 mil millones de dólares para apoyar a los productores de granos de Estados Unidos. Claudia Cruz nos presenta las cinco breves, César Flores nos comenta sobre el entorno internacional de granos, y cerramos con Davi…

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OGN Ep 31: Agricola's Comeback Tour & Board Game Mail Bag! 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Tackling listener questions, we dive into board game characters we'd embody, house rules we implement, and how we respond when people dismiss board games as "just for kids." • Clay defends his monthly board game budget overages as necessary therapeutic purchases • When it's appropriate to change game rules (party games) versus when to follow them s…

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"Women of Trachis": Sophocles' Forgotten Play, Part II (Ad Navseam, Episode 177) 1:15:18

2M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

Jeff and Dave wrap up their look at Sophocles' Trachiniae this week, guided along by the inisghts of scholars such as Edwin Carawan and Charles Segal, whom you may remember from such things as what they wrote! Here's the crux of the matter: is the heroine Deianeira just a dopey, duped wallflower, innocently distributing hydra-soaked cardigans to ki…

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La guerra comercial se extiende 17:02

2M ago17:02

17:02

Platicamos sobre las preocupaciones que existen acerca de una escalada en las guerras comerciales. Presentamos las 5 breves de Claudia Cruz, la cápsula de Granos con César Flores y los 60 segundos de David Huitrón.

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OGN Ep 30: Board Game Content Creation: The Inside Scoop 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Taye from Instagram account Taye and Company (Instagram @Tae_Eat_Tea) joins us to share an insider's look at board game content creation, from getting review copies to maintaining publisher relationships while staying authentic. • Tae started his account three years ago solely to get free games and now manages a thriving Instagram presence • Creati…

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"Women of Trachis": Sophocles' Forgotten Play, Part I (Ad Navseam, Episode 176) 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

This week the guys begin their look at Sophocles' "Women of Trachis", the one play among the surviving Sophoclean tragedies that scholars have scratched their heads over. The general feeling is that it's underdeveloped, lacking central themes, and just a mish-mash of other traditions. But is this true? Dave and Jeff explore the play's Herculean myt…

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Entre aranceles y más 12:25

2M ago12:25

12:25

Platicamos qué ha sucedido esta semana con el tema de aranceles entre Estados Unidos, Canadá, México y China.

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OGN Ep 29: Rummathon Royale, Five Tribes, & Card Games Built to Last 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

A fresh perspective on classic card games emerges as we discuss timeless favorites like Rummy and their modern adaptations. We dive into the creative process behind Rumathon Royale, exploring how nostalgia meets innovation. • Reflection on classic card games’ enduring appeal • Introduction and insights from game designer Bryce • Overview of Rumatho…

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The Milkman Goeth: Lactantius, Christian Cicero Part II (Ad Navseam, Episode 175) 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

This week Jeff and Dave are back in the studio to discuss the leading light of early fourth-century Christian rhetoric. 'No whey', you say? Yes, it's true. The guys again take a look at the North African rhetorical tradition that produced such greats of Christian apologetics as Minucius Felix, Tertullian, Cyprian of Carthage, and Arnobius of Sicca.…

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Maíz y trigo caen en Chicago 16:16

3M ago16:16

16:16

Platicamos sobre la caída en el precio del maíz y trigo. Presentamos las 5 breves de Claudia Cruz; la cápsula de granos de Cesar Flores y la pecuaria de David Huitrón.

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OGN Ep 28: Batman, Passion Projects, and AI Board Game Pitches 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Clay is in the Hall of Fame! Jared and Travis do our best without him by exploring of how AI can innovate board game design. We dive into the interplay of personal stories and gaming mechanics that make for a captivating episode. • Celebrating Clay’s accomplishments and our pride in him • Sharing highlights from our recent gaming sessions • Discuss…

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The Milkman Cometh: Lactantius, Christian Cicero Part I (Ad Navseam, Episode 174) 1:14:50

3M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

This week the guys teeter on the edge of Late Antiquity, caught in that liminal space between pagan and Christian, west and east, Latin and Greek. And what better guide through it than Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius (the "Milkman"), the early Christian apologist who converted to the faith during Diocletian's persecution and ended up working …

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Maíz y trigo suben en Chicago, el huevo, pecuarios y más 13:41

3M ago13:41

13:41

Platicamos sobre el tipo de cambio, el maíz, trigo, soya y pecuarios.

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OGN Ep 27: SETI, Gizmos, Too Many Bones, & A Big Small Box Showdown! 1:29:29

3M ago1:29:29

1:29:29

It's the ultimate showdown in small box games, as we pit favorites against each other to crown a champion! • Clayton shares his thoughts on SETI and how theme impacts gameplay experience • Jared discusses his strategy and experience with Gizmos • The competition begins with matchups revealing personal favorites and mechanics • We explore auction st…

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The Golden Age of the Classics in America by Carl Richard, Part V (Ad Navseam, Episode 173) 1:10:55

3M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

This week Jeff and Dave leave aside that French guy (H.I. Marsomething) and go back to their OTHER book series, Carl Richard. What was happening in the early 19th century after the American founding? Pastoralism! Oh, the idyllic life of lounging with livestock, as the kine low loudly through the meadows. But there is also the counterattack of utili…

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Aranceles, maíz, pollo, huevo, cerdo y más 13:33

3M ago13:33

13:33

Platicamos sobre los aranceles, los movimientos recientes en el precio del maíz, el WSDE y comentamos sobre proteína animal.

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OGN Ep 26: Finspan, Mint Tin Games, The Astral Freight Company, & Keeping Up With Board Games (ft. Sam from MesmeRealms Games) 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Our conversation with Sam touched on important aspects of the board gaming community, especially in how to engage with it without succumbing to the pressures of FOMO. We discussed how listeners can keep their gaming experiences fresh by revisiting older classics, attending local meetups, and taking advantage of second-hand options. Sam’s journey in…

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Tomb it May Concern: Manolis Andronikos and Philip II at Vergina (Ad Navseam, Episode 172) 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

On November 8th, 1977 archaeologist Manolis Andronikos made public one of the greatest finds of all time—the royal Macedonian tombs at Aigai (modern day Vergina), including what is likely the tomb of Philipp II himself. This week, the guys walk through this remarkable story and frame it within the chaotic historical context of the decline of Athens…

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Aranceles, guerras comerciales y hasta el Canal de Panamá 12:35

3M ago12:35

12:35

Platicamos qué ha sucedido con el tema de aranceles, incluyendo la nueva guerra comercial entre Estados Unidos y China. También, comentamos qué hay con una posible disputa por el canal de Panamá y finalmente, abordamos el tema de las exportaciones de ganado bovino mexicano a los Estados Unidos.

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OGN Ep 25: GameHead Games and Future Releases with Paul Salomon 1:12:55

3M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Join us for a deep dive into the world of game design with Paul Salomon, the creative director at GameHead Games. Paul shares insights on mechanics, themes, and the exciting upcoming titles from GameHead, while also providing tips for aspiring game designers on how to break into the industry. • Discussion on the importance of gameplay mechanics ove…

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The Hunger Games' Swansong: Erisychthon and Cycnus in Two More Ovidian Vignettes (Ad Navseam, Episode 171) 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

This week Dave and Jeff are back to Ovid for a couple more vignettes! The guys start with the bizarre tale of Erysichthon (the "Earth-Ripper") who lives up to his name by lumberjacking a sacred grove of Ceres. But why? Is this a prescient Lorax pre-boot? A morality play about late-stage capitalism? Or ust a guy who desperately wanted that Rumpus Ro…

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Vienen aranceles?, maíz, soya, trigo y retos pecuarios 13:11

3M ago13:11

13:11

Platicamos sobre aranceles, la iniciativa de maíz en México, la influenza aviar, el sector bovinos carne, retos en las perspectivas pecuarias y mucho más.

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OGN Ep 24: Harvest, A Feast for Odin, & Solo Games Galore (feat. Bo from PunchableGames) 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

This episode highlights the growing appeal and enjoyment of solo board gaming, featuring a discussion with guest Bo from PunchableGames (https://www.instagram.com/punchablegames?igsh=MWlkMzJ1N2Nrb2xiYw) who shares insights on solo game mechanics, recommendations, and barriers to solo play. The hosts also reflect on their recent gaming experiences, …

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H.I. Marrou’s A History of Education in Antiquity, Part XV (Ad Navseam, Episode 170) 1:07:44

4M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

This week Jeff and Dave are back to H. I. Marrou and all things ancient education. At first, Jeff has some trouble seeing how Marrou isn't simply repeating himself, but after a good buddy talk, this chapter reveals some fascinating insights. We see how formal education during the Hellenistic era (circa 336-31 B.C.) helped shape our definition of th…

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