Best San Francisco Zoo Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 18 - San Francisco: Off the Rails 34:03

11d ago34:03

34:03

Send us a text Welcome back everyone! In this episode we appraise the tableau / city builder San Francisco by the incredibly prolific designer Reiner Knizia. We talk through the games mechanics, debate the origins of trams, and apply our usual general and two player criteria. They can't all be hits, right? Also Al cannot pronounce 'Lapels', so that…

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Episode 17 - Terra Mystica: Maximise Your Mermaids 49:14

1M ago49:14

49:14

Send us a text Thank you for joining us for another Episode! In this episode we take on another true classic of the genre, the mighty Terra Mystica. We'll talk you through in detail how the game plays, apply our usual scoring criteria and in this case rather differing opinions. We also tackle if this is still a great experience at 2 players or is i…

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Special Episode 03 - Exit: The Sinister Mansion - Panic Room! 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Send us a text We're back with another special. In these specials we look at unusual, out of print or super niche games that don't fit the normal mode of our usual fare. On this episode we talk through a game from the Exit Series, billed as an escape room in a box. We talk through the game, it's puzzles, our obvious relative stupidity and Hannah in…

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Episode 16 - The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine - Adventures Around Uranus 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

Send us a text Thanks for joining us for another episode of Board With Each Other! This month is another first as we tackle a game that is specifically not meant for 2 players and see how well it works with the included two player variant, the big game in a little box that is The Crew. We also look at the game in a more general fashion and weigh up…

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Episode 15 - Ark Nova: We Built a Zoo! 41:14

3M ago41:14

41:14

Send us a text In this episode we cast our critical eye over one of the biggest releases of recent years, the zoo building phenomenon Ark Nova. We talk about huge deck management, the games mechanics and so satisfying 'cascades that occur during gameplay, how well it plays at two players and of course, trash pandas. Find us on Social Media Facebook…

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Episode 14 - Micromacro: Crime City - Where's Corpsey? 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

Send us a text Thanks for joining us for another episode of Board With Each Other! In this episode we take our first foray into puzzle games, with the visual puzzle that is MicroMacro: Crime City. We talk about games that are 'one and done', wax lyrical about the exceptional art design and answer our usual question of how it fares as a shared exper…

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Special Episode 02 - Descent: Journeys in the Dark (2nd Edition) - Save the Villager, Save the World 53:33

5M ago53:33

53:33

Send us a text Welcome to our second special episode, where we look at niche, small or out of print games to sit alongside our regular content. In this episode we look back on one of our formative boardgames, the modern classic dungeon crawler that is Descent 2nd Edition. We appraise it in our usual fashion, chat about expansions, rules and miniatu…

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Episode 13 - Mansions of Madness: There's an App for That 51:48

6M ago51:48

51:48

Send us a text In this episode Al and Hannah examine the app driven dungeon crawler / co-op adventure Mansions of Madness. As big fans of the Arkham Horror universe and Call of Cthulhu TTRPG we were very excited to get to grips with this one. We look a the game itself and how it plays, the integration with the app and as always how well it plays wi…

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Episode 12 - Radlands: Punks are People Too! 38:44

7M ago38:44

38:44

Send us a text In this Episode of Board With Each Other we appraise the 2-player card based duel that is Radlands. Set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic environ, this is a classic card battler with a number of interesting twists that plays relatively quickly. But how good is it? Does the substance live up to the style? And where does it stand on tactic…

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Episode 11 - Nemesis: Not-Stromo 1:00:30

8M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Send us a text In this bumper episode of Board With Each Other, Al & Hannah review the smash hit semi co-op survival horror Nemesis through our normal lens - namely how well does it play with 2? We discuss its ability to tell an immersive story, the difference between playing it co-operatively or semi co-op and wax lyrical about a pretty spectacula…

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Episode 10 - Planted: The Hobby Venn Diagram 34:48

9M ago34:48

34:48

Send us a text Welcome back to our tenth full episode! This month we review Planted, the houseplant collection game by Sushi Go designer Phil Walker-Harding. We talk about Hannah's excitement at combining two of her hobbies, wax lyrical about some components and apply our usual scoring criteria. As always we round off at addressing how well it play…

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Episode 09 - Dune: Imperium - A Spicy Time 41:23

10M ago41:23

41:23

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Board With Each Other! In this month's episode we discuss the exceptional worker placement / deck builder with a pinch of engine building that is Dune: Imperium. We appraise it using our usual criteria, talk about how it functions as a game, what it does well and whether it's worth your time as a 2 playe…

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Episode 08 - Mystic Vale: Natural Druidic Enhancements 40:32

11M ago40:32

40:32

Send us a text Welcome to episode 8 of Board With Each Other! In this episode we look at a slightly less well known proposition in the form of AEG's card crafting deck builder Mystic Vale. The gameplay is definitely a unique proposition in comparison to standard deck builder fare, but is it any good, does it play well with two and can we ever stop …

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Episode 07: Carcassonne - Hot Take Barony 40:24

12M ago40:24

40:24

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Board With Each Other! In this episode Al & Hannah take on a true classic of modern boardgaming, the tile laying, worker placement monolith that is Carcassonne. We talk about its role as a gateway game, some of its many expansions, and discuss the topic of playing without your gaming buddy on apps and it…

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Special Episode 01: Star Realms & Codenames Duet - In Space, No One Can Hear You Guess 37:56

1y ago37:56

37:56

Send us a text Alongside our usual monthly content, we will occasionally put out special episodes which either double up some smaller, lighter games, or look at things slightly outside the norm of our usual content (for example old out of print games, board gaming adjacent topics). In this first of our special bonus episodes, Hannah takes the reign…

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Episode 06: Gloomhaven - Two Mercenaries Walk Into a Pub... 1:08:32

1y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Send us a text Do you have a lot of time on your hands? Do you think that marriage is not quite enough of a commitment between two people? Then do we have a recommendation for you! In our biggest episode to date and after an epic 3 year journey, we offer our final thoughts on Isaac Childres' game-changing, sprawling dungeon crawler / RPG Gloomhaven…

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Episode 05 - Aeons End: Straight Outta the Breach 32:18

1y ago32:18

32:18

Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Board with Each Other - the board gaming podcast where we discuss games through the lens of playing as a pair. On this episode, we discuss the spell chucking deck builder Aeon's End. A firm staple in our collection, and one that adds some truly tasty mechanics to the standard deck builder tropes. Bu…

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Episode 04: Calico - Kitten Mittens 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

Send us a text In this episode of Board with Each other, Al & Hannah tackle the brain burning abstract puzzler Calico. We talk through the gameplay, components and complexity as well as bringing our usual 2-player / couples lens to it. Al waxes lyrical about charity shops and Hannah talks about cats. A Lot. We hope you enjoy! Find us on Social Medi…

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Episode 03: Stardew Valley - Brutalist Farming 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

Send us a text In this episode of Board with Each other, Al & Hannah tackle the board game re-imagining of one of Hannah's favourite videogames, Stardew Valley. Stardew valley is a 1-4 player co-op game which despite its cutesy veneer has a rather brutal level of difficulty. But is it any good? and how well does it play as a pair - listen away to f…

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Episode 02: Scythe - Dr. Hannah (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Enlisting) 40:47

1+ y ago40:47

40:47

Send us a text On this Episode of Board With Each Other, Your hosts discuss the worker placement / area control sensation Scythe By Stonemaier Games. We discuss Hannah's rage issues, Al's questionable rule teaching and try to unlock the mysteries of enlisting. Following that all the usual ratings and discussion on top of that and alongside some hea…

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Episode 01: Marvel Champions - We Have a Hulk (But He's a Bit Rubbish) 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

Send us a text On this episode of Board With Each Other we talk about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games. We talk about co-op gaming, some of our favourite (and least favourite) content and Al's significant cardboard addiction before going on to rate it with our usual criteria. Find us on Social Media Facebook Twitter In…

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Episode 00: Session 0 - Who ARE These People? 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

20:41

Send us a text Welcome to Board With Each Other, the monthly podcast which reviews tabletop games through the lens of playing as a couple or with a regular two player gaming buddy. On this special episode, we explain what the podcast is, who we are in terms of our likes and dislikes and our relationship with the hobby. It's different to our usual f…

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Potions 3 - Lisa BlueStar

11y ago

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Direct from Bangkok, Thailand, this month's episode of the Potions Podcast by CHEMISTRY features an exclusive mix by DJ Lisa BlueStar. A talented DJ and producer local to the Bangkok and Pattaya clubs of Thailand, Lisa is one of those DJs you need to see and hear to believe. With only 21 years of age, Lisa masters the decks with her incredible mixi…

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Potions 2 - Medellin Antioquia

11y ago

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Welome back to another episode of Potions Podcast, by CHEMISTRY. This episode comes to you from beautiful Medellin, Colombia, where for the last month I have spent DJing and producing the sound of CHEMISTRY. In this month's mix, I feature a variety of bootleg remixes and mashups by artists that are less known, but just as influential in the clubs a…

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Potions 1 - NYE 2013

11+ y ago

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Immerse yourself in the signature electro sound of CHEMISTRY. Recorded live on NYE 2013, this podcast episode contains CHEMISTRY bootlegs and edits of music by Deadmau5, Kaskade, Tonic, Flo Rida, Avicii, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, R3hab, Swanky Tunes, Hard Rock Sofa, Swedish House Mafia, Thomas Gold, Knife Party, New Order, Afrojack, Rolvario, Marco V…

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Madagascar Expedition - Earth Watch 2:50

15+ y ago2:50

2:50

SF Zoo staff and volunteer head to Madagascar for a special Earthwatch expedition surrounding the Carnivores of Madagascar. This is episode one of four in a documentary style series.By San Francisco Zoo

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It's a Gorilla! Update: 1 Month old 0:49

15+ y ago0:49

0:49

Rachel, one of our Ape Keepers is seen conducting surrogate training with Bawang.By San Francisco Zoo

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It's a Gorilla! Update: 9 days old 1:20

15+ y ago1:20

1:20

Rachel, one of our Ape Keepers gives an update on our infant gorilla.By San Francisco Zoo

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Harry and Pepper 2:07

16+ y ago2:07

2:07

Harrison Edell, our Curator of Birds tells us a little about Harry and Pepper, two special Magellanic Penguins at the San Francisco Zoo.By San Francisco Zoo

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Tiger Cubs Out And About 2:23

16+ y ago2:23

2:23

Peek into a day in the life of our Tiger cubs.By San Francisco Zoo

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Tiger Cub Preview 0:39

16+ y ago0:39

0:39

A quick look at the three Tiger cubs. A full length video will be coming soon!By San Francisco Zoo

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Sumatran Tiger Cubs 1:33

16+ y ago1:33

1:33

Tiger cub health check.By San Francisco Zoo

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Meerkats 2:14

16+ y ago2:14

2:14

The Meerkats that live in the Children's Zoo at the San Francisco Zoo, receive enrichment daily. Eva, one of their keepers tells us a little about this. The Meerkats can be seen in the Meerkat and Prairie Dog exhibit.By San Francisco Zoo

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Big Cat Update 1:43

16+ y ago1:43

1:43

Following the December 2007 tragedy, the San Francisco Zoo's big cats are living inside of the zoo's historic lion house building, while their outdoor grottos undergo upgrades. Amy, one of our carnivore keepers tells us about our comprehensive enrichment program for the lions and tigers.By San Francisco Zoo

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Giraffe Calf Bottle-feeding 2:10

17y ago2:10

2:10

Mike Cota, one of our Giraffe Keepers, tells us about the newest addition to the San Francisco Zoo's Giraffe Lodge, while bottle feeding the youngster. This baby Giraffe calf can be viewed at the San Francisco Zoo's Giraffe Lodge and adjacent yards daily, and will soon be on exhibit in the African Savanna.…

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Wildlife Theater 4:16

17y ago4:16

4:16

Harrison Edell and Shannon Molacavage give us a peak at what it takes to get our "Back to the Wild" shows at the Wildlife Theater running. Sassafras our Prehensile-tailed Porcupine is featured in this episode of Behind the Scenes. Wildlife Theater shows are performed daily (except Mondays) at 12:00pm and 2:30pm only during the Summer season.…

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