Best Board Game Basics Podcasts (2024)

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The Podcast Ep. 09 Matt's (Fantasy) Draft Day Deals, Preseason Parlays and Vikings Predictions 1:16:06

8d ago1:16:06

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Send us a text Episode 9: Matt's (Fantasy) Draft Day Deals, Preseason Parlays and Vikings Predictions Get ready for the ultimate football showdown! Join Matt, Trevor, and Taylor. Mostly Matt! On Episode 9 of The Podcast as they dive deep into the world of fantasy football and Minnesota Vikings predictions. Fantasy Football Draft Day: Whether you're…

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Episode 92 - Cat Quilts and Cursed Coin Flips 1:53:46

3h ago1:53:46

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Matt celebrates his birthday with Karen as they catch up on the latest in board games, video games, and crowdfunding. They discuss their recent gaming adventures, including highlights like Vampire Survivors, Slay the Spire, Calico, and the newly announced Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos board game. Plus, they dive into a Reddit thread of the mont…

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The Podcast Ep.08 Pressure Cooker: Glory, Gold and Costco Chaos 1:29:32

17d ago1:29:32

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Send us a text Matt, Trevor and Taylor take their podcast outside as they record their first-ever episode from the deck! Join them as they navigate the mind-boggling world of Costco. From bulk shopping bonanzas to questionable product choices, Matt share his Costco confessions. Plus, they'll break down the intense pressure of Olympic athletes, expl…

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The Podcast Ep.07 Food Flops (or Not), Fame, and Film: A Triple Threat 1:35:14

1M ago1:35:14

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Send us a text Matt, Trevor and Taylor are back in the kitchen.... kind of (and the sports arena) for another round of culinary chaos and athletic analysis! This week, they're diving deep into the world of weird food combos. With your contribution on Instagram, they'll be looking at some of these outrageous suggestions. From there, they'll be takin…

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Episode 284: GenCon 2024 Preview or Even Though This One Is Short Katie Still Could Barely Stay Awake 31:13

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Episode 284: GenCon 2024 Preview Introduction: GenCon 2024 Preview: Jason 5 - Captain Flip (Playpunk) Katie 5 - Agueda (25th Century) Jason 4 - Hi-Fi (Smirk and dagger) Katie 4 - I Heart Manatees (Buffalo Games) Jason 3 - Hello Kitty Day at the Park (Maestro Media) Katie 3 - Watches and Clocks of Hickory Docks (Elf Creek) Jason 2 - Lure (Allplay) K…

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The Podcast Ep. 06 Fried Food, Fast Fields, and Flag Football Conundrum 1:27:36

25d ago1:27:36

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Send us a Text Message. The Podcast: Ep. 06 Fried Food, Fast Fields, and Flag Football Conundrum Matt Trevor and Taylor dive into the deep-fried delights of the Minnesota State Fair, sharing their favorite fair food memories and ranking the newest, most outrageous culinary creations coming to the fair this summer! The Olympics are here. The guys sh…

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Episode 283: Our Favorite Around the World Games or In the Caribbean of the Mediterranean All White Castles Look the Same 57:08

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Episode 283: Favorite Around the World Games Introduction: News: Gamefound: Sistine 1980 - $21, 4 days KS: Ginza Retro Cafe - $38, 5 days Games played: Seaside Marvel Remix Summer Treasure (Circus Flohcati) Favorite Around the World Games: Jason 5 - City of the Big Shoulders - Chicago Katie 5 - Belgian Beers Race (Belgium) Jason 4 - Venice - Italy …

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The Podcast Ep.05 Salt Lake Unicorns? Banner 18, Free Agency Frenzy, and did the Timberwolves punt or pounce on this years draft? 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

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Send us a text The Podcast: Episode 5 - Salt Lake Unicorns? Banner 18, Free Agency Frenzy, and did the Timberwolves punt or pounce on this years draft? Buckle up, puck fans! It's time to name the brand new NHL team in Salt Lake City! We'll throw out some name ideas and hear your favorites. Still buzzing from the NBA Finals?! We'll break down the se…

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Episode 282: #origins2024 Post Mortem or Never Mind the Patriotic Sound Assault That You May Hear In the Background It is Just Our Friend Cabanga 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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Episode 282: #origins2024 Post Mortem Introduction: News: Iliad and Ichor - 7 days. $29 each Battle Bake - 8 days, $27 #origins2024 Post Mortem: Games demoed Campsite, Bacon, 9 Lives, Mori, Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig, Dabba Walla Games purchased Dabba Walla, Scrap Racer, Panda Royale, Campsite, Nancy Drew Collector, Poison, Juicy Fruits Mystic I…

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The Podcast Ep.04 From Knoxville to Minnesota. Father's Day special Talking Hoops, Hops, Hurly & The Big Orange with Joel Peterson 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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Send us a text From Knoxville to Minnesota. Father's Day special Talking Hoops, Hops, Hurly & The Big Orange with Joel Peterson This Father's Day weekend, we crack open a cold one with a very special guest: Dad himself, Joel Peterson! Join us for a fun-filled episode as we discuss: Dan Hurley's bold move: We dissect the decision of coach Dan Hurley…

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Episode 91 - UKGE 2024 2:34:08

2M ago2:34:08

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In this episode, hosts Matt and Karen dive into their experiences at the recent UK Games Expo. They share highlights from their interactions with other gaming enthusiasts, exhibitors, and designers, and reflect on the community spirit that makes such events special. Join them as they recount memorable moments, offer insights on the latest trends in…

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Episode 281: #origins2024 Preview or Jason Can't Wait to See His Sensei Mr. Diaz at the Con for Some Game Recommendations 49:20

2M ago49:20

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Episode 281: #origins2024 Preview Introduction: News: Game Brewer is no more! Oishii! Food Stall Clash - 11 days, $26 Apothebakery: The Culinary Alchemists - 13 days, $63 Games played: Doomlings Come Together #origins2024 Preview: Jason 5 - Seaside Katie 5 - Cafe Baras (demo) Jason 4 - Juicy Fruits Mystic Islands Katie 4 - Orleans: The Plague ($30)…

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The Podcast Ep. 03 Jefferson's Rich, Lakers are Poor (in Coaching Choices), Can the Celtics Tame Luka? 1:09:46

3M ago1:09:46

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Send us a text This week on The Podcast, we're raising a can (of Hamm's, naturally) to celebrate all things Basketball and Money! * Justin Jefferson cashes in: We break down the record-breaking contract extension for the Minnesota Vikings' star wide receiver. * Lakers in Limbo: The coaching carousel keeps spinning in Los Angeles. Who will take the …

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Episode 280: Our Favorite Summer Themed Games or Katie Had No Business Recording This One Because She Was Basically Asleep 56:55

3M ago56:55

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Episode 280: Summer Theme Games Introduction: News: Finca reprint Expeditions expansion - Gears of Corruption announcement Everbloom - 9 days, $46 Games played: Colosseum Temporum Arch Ravels Summer Theme Games: Jason 5 - Into The Echoside/Longboard Katie 5 - Silver and Gold Jason 4 - Juicy Fruits Katie 4 - Parks Jason 3 - Summer Camp Katie 3 - Sea…

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The Podcast Ep.02 Field Goal Fiasco? Plus, NBA Playoffs & Grilling Matt 55:36

3M ago55:36

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Send us a Text Message. Buckle up! Episode Two of The Podcast with Matt, Trevor and Taylor! This week, the guys get down to business recapping the action of the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. They break down the last three games from each conference, the plays, the pace, and the players on their path to the championship. We're introducing a…

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Episode 90 - UKGE 2024 Preview 1:58:43

3M ago1:58:43

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Join us for Episode 90 of the Offline Gamer as we dive into our eagerly awaited UKGE 2024 preview! We've sifted through spreadsheets and maps to bring you our top picks and must-see games at this year's expo. We'll also share our personal tips on navigating the event and making the most of your visit. Plus, don’t miss our exclusive competition hidd…

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The Podcast Ep.01 Minnesota Sports, Timberwolves Hype & NBA Free Agency 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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Send us a text Minnesota Sports, Timberwolves Hype & NBA Free Agency - It's Episode 1 of The Podcast! Join Matt Lambert, Trevor Priestley, and myself on the debut episode of The Podcast as we dive headfirst into the, now, exciting world of Minnesota sports! Here's a taste of what we cover: A look back at the last 20 years of Minnesota sports: We'll…

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Episode 279: Games with Unique Themes or Katie Can't Stop Admiring Jason's Cubicle Poop 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

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Episode 279: Games with Unique Themes Introduction: News: Nothing! Games played: The Downfall of Pompeii Chinatown The Great British Bake-off game Rococo Shakespeare Games with Unique Themes: Jason 5 - Arch Ravels Katie 5 - Wombat Rescue Jason 4 - Bring Out Yer Dead Katie 4 - The Bloody Inn Jason 3 - Demon Worker Katie 3 - Epic Resort Jason 2 - Gem…

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Episode 278.5: Five Reasons Why We Didn't Win A Golden Geek Award with The Board Game Rundown 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

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Jason will be joining Mike and Tim from The Boardgame Rundown on their weekly Whiskey Wednesday episode to discuss all of the reasons that neither of our shows won a Golden Geek Award. We are SO angry. ANGRY!By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 89 - Back to Basics 1:32:33

4M ago1:32:33

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In Episode 89, Matt and Karen embrace a casual and standard episode format, steering away from interviews to focus on sharing their recent gaming experiences and news. They discuss their latest adventures in board gaming, highlighting games they've played, conventions attended, and their impressions of newly released or upcoming games.…

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Episode 278: Our Favorite Hidden Gem Games or There is Lots of Potty Talk In This One...Lots 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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Episode 278: Hidden Board Game Gems Introduction: News: Flames out the side of my face Games played: Septima The Dwarf King Forgotten Waters Hidden Board Game Gems: Jason 5 - Town Builder: Coevorden 3,384 Katie 5 - Mai Star 4,030 Jason 4 - Mercado 5,136 Katie 4 - Into the Echoside 11,068 Jason 3 - Dark Tales 3,413 Katie 3 - The One Hundred Torii 3,…

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Episode 88 - Ever Excitable AireCon 1:11:48

5M ago1:11:48

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This episode we're joined by the Ever Excitable Adam from Die Rollin, and we talk all about our adventures at AireCon 2024 in Harrogate, UK.

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Episode 277: Our Favorite Games of 2023 or The Boardgame Mechanics New Tagline is "Not Poopy and Pretty Okay" 1:04:24

6M ago1:04:24

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Episode 277: Favorite Games of 2023 Introduction: News: Fled - 11 days $40 River Valley Glassworks - 12 days, $39 Games played: Let’s Go! to Japan Courtisans Return to Dark Tower with monuments Favorite Games of 2023: Jason 5 - Hollywood 1947 Katie 5 - Sushi Boat Jason 4 - Fit to Print Katie 4 - Hickory Dickory Jason 3 - Maple Valley Katie 3 - Dist…

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Episode 276: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (10-1) or Katie Gets Mad At Jason For Calling Downton Abbey Stupid 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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Episode 276: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (10-1) Introduction: News: Everstone - 10 days, $59 Forgeflame - 10 days, $54 Games played: Histrio Lizard Wizard Santa Monica Our Top 100 Games of All Time (10-1): Jason 10 - Wreck Raiders Katie 10 - Merchants of the Dark Road Jason 9 - Vinhos Katie 9 - London Jason 8 - Orleans Katie 8 - Hadara Jason 7 - …

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Episode 275.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 5 or Next Time Jason Will Make a List...He Needs a List 1:23:37

7M ago1:23:37

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This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 02/22/2024. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 275: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (20-11) or Jason Realizes That He Hates Martin Wallace's New Game Called Fashion Plates 1:03:42

7M ago1:03:42

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Episode 275: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (20-11) Introduction: News: Sea Dragons - (KS) 8 days, $38 Steam Power - (Gamefound) 13 days, $40 Games played: The White Castle After Us Our Top 100 Games of All Time (20-11): Jason 20 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg Katie 20 - Wonderland’s War Jason 19 - Clank! Legacy (or any Clank! really) Katie 19 - Shakes…

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Episode 87 - Matty G Returns 54:40

6M ago54:40

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We're back for 2024, and our friend Matty G joins us again to talk about everything he's been up to since we last spoke, travelling the world doing demos for Alley Cat Games.

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Episode 274: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (35-21) or Katie Gets Confused About a Game and Starts Talking in Valley Girl 1:24:22

7M ago1:24:22

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Episode 274: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (35-21) Introduction: News: The Acts: Letters from Rome - 10 days, $27 Cryptic Nature - 16 days, $46 Games played: Disney: Lorcana Hollywood 1947 Our Top 100 Games of All Time (35-21): Jason 35 - Trajan Katie 35 - The Gallerist Jason 34 - The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire Katie 34 - Rajas of the Ganges Jaso…

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Episode 273.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 4 or Katie Gives Jason the Look Which Doesn’t Translate Well to an Audio Medium 1:13:18

8M ago1:13:18

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This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 01/08/2024. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 273: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (55-36) or It is Too Late For a Subtitle 1:32:45

9M ago1:32:45

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Episode 273: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (55-36) Introduction: News: Just no Games played: Dubious Noctiluca Our Top 100 Games of All Time (55-36): Jason 55 - Creature Comforts Katie 55 - Hickory Dickory Jason 54 - Rajas of the Ganges Katie 54 - Indulgence Jason 53 - Merchants of the Dark Road Katie 53 - Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun Jason 52 - The…

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Episode 272: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (70-56) or All Jason Wants for Christmas is a Box of Poop with Weberson Santiago Art On It 1:26:41

10M ago1:26:41

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Episode 272: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (70-56) Introduction: News: Kelp - Shark vs Octopus: 7 days, $50 Firefighters on Duty Board Game: 9 days, $65 Games played: Sushi Boat Paradise Lost Our Top 100 Games of All Time (70-56): Jason 70 - Yamatai Katie 70 - The Bloody Inn Jason 69 - Gugong Katie 69 - Witchstone Jason 68 - First Rat Katie 68 - Vi…

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Episode 86 - I Wanna Be... 1:12:31

9M ago1:12:31

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Karen and Matt discuss the games they played over the past month, including some they tried out at a recent gaming convention as well as old and new favorites. Oh, and Matt's started collecting Pokemon cards. Games discussed: Where Am I? Alive in a Mad Tea Party Creature Comforts Waters Edge Rolling Ranch Wok and Roll Holi Latte Throwdown Pioneer R…

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Episode 271.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 3 or Jason Has Really Gotten This Multitasking Thing Down 1:20:37

10M ago1:20:37

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This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 11/19/2023. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 271: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (85-71) or We Can’t Stop Coughing So This One Is Weirder Than Usual 1:09:05

10M ago1:09:05

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Episode 271: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (85-71) Introduction: Games played: My Father’s Work Return to Dark Tower Our Top 100 Games of All Time (85-71): Katie 85- SCOUT Jason 85- SCOUT Katie 84- Sea Salt & Paper Jason 84- Taverns of Tiefenthal Katie 83- Maglev Metro Jason 83- Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Katie 82- Mystery of the Abbey Jaso…

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Episode 270.7: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 2 or Jason Is Not Good at Pronouncing Words 1:04:22

10M ago1:04:22

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This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 11/2/2023. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 270.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 1 or Jason Tries Out A New Video Software and Katie Is Not Impressed 1:03:41

10M ago1:03:41

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This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 11/2/2023. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 270: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (100-86) or Buckle In Because Katie Now Knows Numbers AND Words 1:29:07

11M ago1:29:07

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Episode 270: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (100-86) Introduction: News: Hello Kitty: Day in the Park - 12 days, $30/$60 Monasterium - 12 days, $60 Games played: Yggdrasil Our Top 100 Games of All Time (100-86): Jason 100 - Disney Animated Katie 100 - Tang Garden Jason 99 - Bad Company Katie 99 - Abomination: Heir of Frankenstein Jason 98 - Dogs or …

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Episode 85 - Resuming Play 1:41:22

10M ago1:41:22

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In this episode, Matt and Karen resume their regular format with a hearty discussion about the various games they've explored since their time at UKGE. With a conversation stretching almost 2 hours, they share their experiences and thoughts on the various games they've played. Tune in to hear about their gaming journey over the past few months in t…

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Episode 269.5: Jason’s Top 7 Weberson Santiago Illustrated Games or We Just Felt Like Dropping a Mini-Episode For You 9:04

11M ago9:04

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Episode 269.5: The Best Weberson Santiago Art Introduction: The Best Weberson Santiago Art: 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Closing:By Boardgame Mechanics

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Episode 269: Games Our Younger Selves Would Have Loved or Katie Decides to Be a Buzzkill and Make This Episode a Sad One 55:28

11M ago55:28

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Episode 269: Games Our Younger Selves Would Have Loved Introduction: News: Gamefound: Creature Caravan - 8 days, $50 Fromage - 9 days, $35/$49 mat Flock Together - 11 days, $79 Games played: King of 12 Fuji Games Our Younger Selves Would Have Loved: Jason: Into the Echoside Katie: Scout Jason: Thrash ‘n Roll Katie: Elysium Jason: Crusaders Katie: C…

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Episode 268: Gamer Burnout or Katie is Back and All is Right with the World 58:37

12M ago58:37

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Episode 268: Gamer Burnout Introduction: News: Body of Evidence: The Murder Mystery Autopsy Game - 5 days, $37 Colossal Cat-in-the-Box - 11 days, $59 Games played: Joan of Arc: Orleans Draw & Write Isle of Trains: All Aboard Camel Up: The Card Game Fit to Print Gamer Burnout: What is burnout? What kinds of things contribute? FOMO, lack of gaming gr…

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Episode 84 - Matty G's GenCon Chronicles 1:08:30

12M ago1:08:30

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In this latest episode, we're thrilled to welcome our newest roaming reporter, Matty G, fresh from his journey to the US for the iconic GenCon. Here is the link to the Kickstarter we discussed at the beginning of the show from our friend Matt at Shirts and Merch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shirtsandmerch/exclusive-limited-edition-heat-t-s…

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Episode 267: How Can There Still Be More Games That Every Gamer Should Own or Jason is Flying Solo for This One So Please Cut Him Some Slack 37:00

1y ago37:00

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Episode 267: More, Even More Games Every Gamer Should Own Introduction: News: Bear Mountain Camping Adventure 3 Days $39, $69, $99 Games played: Sail Cthulhu: Death May Die Games Every Gamer Should Own pt.5: Jason - The Gallerist (Heavy Game) Jason - Lords of Vegas (Economic) Jason - Juicy Fruits (Resource Management) Jason - Five Tribes (Mancala) …

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Episode 266: Still More Games Every Gamer Should Own or Katie the Potty Mouth Strikes Again 1:03:44

1y ago1:03:44

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Episode 266: Still Even More Games Every Gamer Should Own Introduction: News: Boil and Trouble: 2 days, $23 Flight Plan: 10 days, $65 Tabernacle of Yahweh: 12 days, $77 Games played: Wandering Towers Expeditions Games Every Gamer Should Own pt.4: Jason - Orleans (Bag Building) Katie - Quacks Jason - Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft (Two Player Game) Kati…

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Episode 265: GenCon 2023 Preview or Jason Messes Up the Rules For the Episode and Katie Busts His Chops About It 58:28

1y ago58:28

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Episode 265: GenCon 2023 Preview Introduction: GenCon 2023 Preview: Jason - Bohnanza: Dahlias AMIGO, Uwe Rosenberg, $22 Katie - Barcelona Board & Dice, Danny Garcia, Demo? Jason - Tricks & Treats Trick or Treat Studios, Emerson Matsuuchi, $20 Katie - Federation Eagle-Gryphon, Dimitri Perrier $100 preorder Jason - Everdell: Farshore Starling Games, …

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Episode 264: Yet Even More Games Every Gamer Should Own or Something Happened At the End of the Episode with Our Phones and Caused Katie to Yell at Jason 1:01:11

1y ago1:01:11

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Episode 264: Yet Even More Games Every Gamer Should Own Introduction: News: Mystery of the Abbey - 4 days, $40 Ovation - 7 days, $48 Games played: Haunt the House Abyss Chicken! Games Every Gamer Should Own pt.3: Jason - Venice (Pick up and Deliver) Katie - Taxi Derby Jason - Zooloretto/MeepleLand (Tile Laying) Katie - The One Hundred Torii Jason -…

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Episode 263: Origins 2023 Post Mortem or Jason Thinks He Is in the Movie Major League and Does His Best Marty the Announcer Impersonation 56:39

1y ago56:39

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Episode 263: #origins2023 Post Mortem Introduction: Games Played at #origins2023: Distilled The Finest Fish Horticulture #origins2023 Post Mortem: Lack of big publishers Rio Grande Pandasaurus Last Night Games Demo of Come Together Overview of Dubious Board Game Rundown Pat and Julia Arcane Raven Studio Kurahon Final thoughts on the con Closing:…

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Episode 83 - UKGE 2023 Wrap Up 2:09:37

1y ago2:09:37

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We wrap up our experiences at UKGE 2023, including the games we played, people we saw, and things we spent our money on. Also, Rai has a short announcement to make at the end of the episode.

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Episode 262: Origins 2023 Preview or Maybe We Will See Steven Feld and Robert Knizia at the Con...Maybe 55:57

1y ago55:57

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Episode 262: #origins2023 Preview Introduction: News: Sanssouci - 6 days, $40 Monsters of Loch Lomond - 11 days, $19 Games Played: Hero Realms: The Ruins of Thandar 6 Nimmt! Ra #origins 2023 Preview Jason - Santa’s Workshop (2nd Edition) Elf Creek Games Katie - Dubious Arcane Wonders Jason - Joan of Arc Orleans Draw and Write Capstone Games Katie -…

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Episode 82 - UKGE 2023 Quiz! 1:14:21

1y ago1:14:21

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We got together a few friends at UKGE, and threw a little quiz! Thanks to the following for taking part: Scott - Minerva Tabletop Chris - Unfringed Things Phil & Kirsty - Ludus Vulpes Martin - Paper Boat Games Oleta - Ocean City Games

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