Best Pickaxe.uk Podcasts (2024)

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Pickaxe Week Special 2023! 1:21:49

11M ago1:21:49

1:21:49

We are joined by Lewis and Daf from The Yogscast for a very special episode which was originally streamed live on Twitch as part of Pickaxe Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Season 3 Wrap Up 1:06:10

1y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Dicky's brought a game, we wax lyrical about games that didn't get recommended and crown the new *Titan of Board Games* (ooooo-aaaaah) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Games for Thrones (With Shea Parker - RTFM) 1:04:25

1y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Shea Parker's (RTFM) whisked back to the middle ages, but what board game can get him into the lord's good graces? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Well Made Lasagne (With Heinze - Semi Coop) 56:41

1y ago56:41

56:41

Heinze (@semicoop) is training volunteers to meet the underpeople, but is it force or first contact? What will the team suggest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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The Bare Necessities (With No Pun Included) 56:21

1y ago56:21

56:21

Efka and Elaine (@nopunincluded) are gaming in a tree, can the team find a game that won't wake the bear below? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Gaming in the Rain (With Ray - CGE) 49:27

1y ago49:27

49:27

Ray's (@_raybird_) 'old money' in-laws ignore commoner's convention and insist on playing in the rain, can the team find a game to weather the storm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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UKGE 2023 - Rookie numbers 1:08:07

1y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

The team fights FOMO, the heat and hordes of board game enthusiasts to bring you our top takeaways from the UKGE 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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First Dates 1:05:30

1y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker (Twogether Studios) need a date worthy game, can the team be the ultimate wingman? Dicky: Once Upon a Time [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1234/once-upon-time-storytelling-card-game] Ben: Fantasy Realms [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223040/fantasy-realms] Rich: So Clover! [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3…

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Meet the Parents 58:11

1y ago58:11

58:11

Paul Grogan's (Gaming Rules!) first contact with the in-laws takes a twist, what game will avoid alienating them? Russ: JamSumo [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165595/jamsumo] Ben: Fire in the Hole [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357963/fire-hole] Rich: Kluster [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277458/kluster] Learn more about your ad …

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Wings of Peace 44:43

1y ago44:43

44:43

Jamey Stegmaier (Stonemaier Games) sets out to create world peace with a tournament on a global scale, but will our hosts manage to solve what the world's experts haven't been able to? Russ: Challengers! [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359970/challengers] Ben: War of the Ring [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362944/war-ring-card-game] Rich…

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Season Two Roundtable 57:49

2y ago57:49

57:49

The end of season round up, Rich & Ben are joined by guest gurus Russell & Dicky to talk guests, games, crown the Titan of Board Games (Part Deux) and season 3?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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I'm Not Racist But... - with Matt Thrower 1:06:02

2y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Matt Thrower's (https://twitter.com/mattthr) fictional racist uncle comes to town, what board game can avoid family friction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Overcoming Elevatophobia - with Matt Edmondson 1:14:05

2y ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Matt Edmondson (https://twitter.com/mattedmondson) is stuck in an elevator with his boss, and in order to avoid dreaded small talk he needs a board game recommendation to see the peril out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Board Games To Prevent Bear Attacks? - with Jon Purkis (Actualol) 1:02:29

2y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Jon Purkis (https://www.youtube.com/c/actualol) leads an intrepid gang into the woods, fall asleep and a bear eats you, board games to the rescue obviously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Limbo - with Christopher John Eggetts 1:25:06

2y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Christopher John Eggett's (@CJEggett) taken a leaf from the Pharaoh's of old, taking his best board game into the afterlife, but which one can withstand an eternity of play? Christopher John Eggett is the editor of Tabletop Gaming (https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/) Tabletop Gaming Live is happening on the 17th-18th September in Manchester. Get 10%…

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Alien vs Shakespeare? - With Alex the Rambler 1:00:32

2y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

It's a Battle of Britain, but there's no CAS for alien Alex (https://www.twitch.tv/therambler146) when he's duking it out with Shakespeare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Forward to the Past - With Alex Lolies 54:41

2y ago54:41

54:41

Alex Lolies' (https://www.twitch.tv/boardgameyogi) takes a left turn and finds herself in the 1920's prohibition bar, time to get hustlin' with board games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Around The World In 80 Plays - with Bez 1:08:45

2y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Behrooz 'Bez' Shahriari's (https://twitter.com/stuffByBez) traveling the globe and needs a social lubricant that transcends language barriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Cult of Tapioca - With Boba 55:23

2y ago55:23

55:23

Boba's (https://www.twitch.tv/boba) stranded her plane to live out her Lost fantasies, now with board game cult included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Cash 'n' guns - With Duncan 58:23

2y ago58:23

58:23

Duncan's (https://www.twitch.tv/lalna) looking to pass time with the other hostages while crooks try to make an unscheduled withdrawal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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The Claws Are Out - with Frank 1:05:32

2y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Frank West (@CityofGamesHQ) finds himself in need of entertainment when delegates from the crab nation rock up on a desert island, but with only claws to play with, what games will impress them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Season 2 Coming August 2022 1:53

2y ago1:53

1:53

Not long to wait until the Chance & Counters podcast returns on August 5th 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Season One Roundtable 1:00:55

2y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

In our end of season round up, hosts Rich & Ben are joined by this season's guest gurus Russell & Dicky to talk about games they love that didn't make the cut, their top games of the year and to finally crown the Titan of Board Games, oh whoever might it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Second Breakfast Club - With Tom 1:10:13

2y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Tom (https://www.twitch.tv/angorytom) has to return malfunctioning jewellery to the manufacturer, but he’s worried everyone in his buddy-ship may not be above board. Can we find him a game to oust the traitor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Bonus Episode: UK Games Expo Round Up! 1:18:44

2y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

In this special bonus episode, hosts Rich & Ben and series regular Russ discuss the highlights, the hidden gems and the games they found most exciting at the UK’s biggest board gaming event; the UK Games Expo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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The Mech-anics Of Saving Earth - With Mark 1:06:31

2y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Pesky aliens are invading Earth again, and a board game is Mark’s (https://www.twitch.tv/sherlockhulmes_) ticket to a giant robot, a skintight leotard and the chance to defend Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Lost pt II - With Lewis Brindley 1:02:22

2y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Lewis (https://www.twitch.tv/yogscast) and co are stranded on a desert island, Ben gets crabby, and only a board game stands between them and insanity. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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E.T. - With Laura 1:05:01

2+ y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Laura (https://www.twitch.tv/lolipopgi) phones for help when she needs a board game to smooth over alien relations. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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A Quiet Place - With Ravs 57:53

2+ y ago57:53

57:53

Ravs’ (https://www.twitch.tv/ravs_) family’s lives in our hands, you can hear the cogs whirr as the team suggest games devoid of sound. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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A swing and a miss - With Lydia 51:22

2+ y ago51:22

51:22

Lydia (https://www.twitch.tv/squidgame) needs an icebreaker for a party with a somewhat tawdry twist. We pop our keys in the bowl and hope for the best. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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Empire State of play - With Daf 1:10:12

2+ y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Daf (@DafNotDaff) gives the team vertigo as they cling to the girders and recommend a game for the tip of the skyscraper. Safety harness not provided. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Chance & Counters

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Pickaxe Week Special 2023! 1:21:49

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Season 3 Wrap Up 1:06:10

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Games for Thrones (With Shea Parker - RTFM) 1:04:25

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Well Made Lasagne (With Heinze - Semi Coop) 56:41

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The Bare Necessities (With No Pun Included) 56:21

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Gaming in the Rain (With Ray - CGE) 49:27

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UKGE 2023 - Rookie numbers 1:08:07

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First Dates 1:05:30

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Meet the Parents 58:11

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Wings of Peace 44:43

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Season Two Roundtable 57:49

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I'm Not Racist But... - with Matt Thrower 1:06:02

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Overcoming Elevatophobia - with Matt Edmondson 1:14:05

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Board Games To Prevent Bear Attacks? - with Jon Purkis (Actualol) 1:02:29

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Limbo - with Christopher John Eggetts 1:25:06

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Alien vs Shakespeare? - With Alex the Rambler 1:00:32

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Forward to the Past - With Alex Lolies 54:41

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Around The World In 80 Plays - with Bez 1:08:45

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Cult of Tapioca - With Boba 55:23

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Cash 'n' guns - With Duncan 58:23

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The Claws Are Out - with Frank 1:05:32

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Season 2 Coming August 2022 1:53

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Season One Roundtable 1:00:55

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The Second Breakfast Club - With Tom 1:10:13

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Bonus Episode: UK Games Expo Round Up! 1:18:44

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The Mech-anics Of Saving Earth - With Mark 1:06:31

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Lost pt II - With Lewis Brindley 1:02:22

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E.T. - With Laura 1:05:01

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A Quiet Place - With Ravs 57:53

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A swing and a miss - With Lydia 51:22

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Empire State of play - With Daf 1:10:12

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