Best Social Deduction Podcasts (2024)

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#22 - Malifaux 25:25

1h ago25:25

25:25

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, hosts Tom and Kev dive into the miniature skirmish game Malifaux, which Kev has been passionate about for years. Kev explains the game's setting, an alternate turn-of-the-century magical world, and its deep lore involving eight factions contesting for contro…

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Mini: PTO vs. Sick Leave 13:15

2h ago13:15

13:15

Employers should consider what they are incentivizing and de-incentivizing when they put certain policies in place. One such common policy is to make employees to use their PTO when taking sick days. This can seriously backfire. Psychology to the rescue! Links: https://www.trinet.com/insights/if-an-employee-gets-sick-after-using-all-of-their-paid-t…

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Not So Sweet Revenge 1:10:52

3d ago1:10:52

1:10:52

People often invoke our impulses by referencing the lizard part of our brains. What is this vistigial reptillian cortex that weilds so much power over our most base instincts? We'll unpack what this term is supposed to mean. Further, we explore the evolutionary, psychological, and scientific history of this idea and the "evidence" for it. Join us f…

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Tax Cuts vs. Tax Reform 28:19

4d ago28:19

28:19

Tax cuts vs. tax reform: what’s the real difference, and why does it matter? In this episode, we uncover why retroactive tax cuts and temporary tax breaks often miss the mark for long-term growth and how revenue-neutral tax reform can streamline the tax system without altering overall federal revenue. Erica York, Senior Economist and Research Direc…

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#21 - SEGA Executive Producer Rowan Tafler on the interconnection between board and video games 21:19

5d ago21:19

21:19

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' the host welcomes Rowan Tatler, Executive Producer at Sega Europe, to discuss the growing interconnection between video games and board games. They explore examples like 'Slay the Spire' and 'Among Us,' which have crossed over between these mediums. Rowan …

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Mini: Scientific Understanding 9:56

5d ago9:56

9:56

We can broadly categorize our levels of confidence or purpose of scientific data based on the amount of and quality of the information we have about the phenomenon of interest. People hear these terms but don't fully understand what we mean when we call something a "theory," "law," or "hypothesis." We explain them here today. Support us at Patreon.…

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136: Games for movie lovers (guest: Mx. Tiffany Leigh) 1:00:45

8d ago1:00:45

1:00:45

What's your favorite movie genre? And which board games can you play to relive those feels? We ask performer and board game writer Mx. Tiffany Leigh to chat about this. As someone who worked in movie production and a real-deal old-school video store, she has fantastic movie and game recs! (We got so into the movie topic that we ran out of time for …

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Bonus Episode: Colour Scapes designer Sam Munnings on running a board game Kickstarter! 22:20

10d ago22:20

22:20

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this bonus episode of the Twenty Minute Tabletop podcast, Kev interviews Sam, the creator of Colour Scapes, a new abstract game currently on Kickstarter. Sam discusses the inspiration behind the game, which came from a desire to create a meaningful birthday present for his son. He elaborates on th…

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Nostalgia: Grit With Steven Hayes 1:29:55

10d ago1:29:55

1:29:55

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we needed to release another nostalgia episode this week. This was our second most popular episode ever. Dr. Steven Hayes ("Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life") joins us to discuss the concept of "grit" as well as share several personal anecdotes. Enjoy this rerun of a popular classic. Support us at Patreo…

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#20 - When Games Die - X WING TMG, Star Wars Armada, Game of Thrones LCG, Diskwars and Legend of the Five Rings 19:27

12d ago19:27

19:27

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In the 20th episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' hosts Kev and Tom discuss the melancholic topic of when beloved tabletop games meet their end. Reflecting on their journey from the podcast's inception, they share the growth of their community and the launch of their Discord server and Patreon. The ma…

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Mini: Mood Rings 17:24

12d ago17:24

17:24

Mood rings change color to inform the external world about our emotional states. How does this magical jewelry make our most private, inner experiences overtly observable? Most people know this is temperature-based reaction... and it is. But, we'll explain how and what it means, if anything. Links: https://thebannercsi.com/2020/03/22/the-science-an…

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Episode 224 - Godfrey Gone; Wingers Linked; Ndiaye Incoming 1:09:55

13d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Mike and Lee discuss the latest goings on at the club after the departure of Ben Godfrey to Atalanta; The lads discuss the impact of his move on PSR compliance before turning their thoughts to the latest transfer links, including multiple pacey wingers; The show rounds off with Chad from The Red Half of Sheffield Podcast giving Mike an insight into…

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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It 53:00

16d ago53:00

53:00

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…

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Thumbs and the Evolution of Culture 45:10

18d ago45:10

45:10

Do pandas have thumbs? Kind of. We should periodically take the time to acknowledge and admire the significan role our biological morphology affects our psychology as a species. Aside from language, humans have a simple adaptation that wsa likely crucial to how we have evolved as a species. This is our episode all about thumbs! Recommendations Abra…

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A Big-Picture Look at Taxing the Wealthy 30:54

21d ago30:54

30:54

Taxing wealth has become a hot-button issue in today’s political discourse, promising to reshape economic equality. But what are the real-world implications of such policies? In this episode, we dive into the contentious world of taxing wealth, examine how a progressive tax system aims to balance fairness and revenue generation, and explore the pot…

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#19 - Painting your first miniatures with SLAPCHOP! 21:19

19d ago21:19

21:19

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' host Kev, joined by fellow painting enthusiast James, discuss painting miniatures, specifically focusing on a technique called slap chop, or underpainting. They share their Friday routine of discussing and playing games and delve deeply into the step-by-st…

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Mini: Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning 13:26

20d ago13:26

13:26

Many people have taken a strong stance for a particular approach to reasoning: either inductive or deductive. However, we are going to try to argue that these approaches are not fundamentally different and any attempt to distinguish them is arbitrary. Did we succeed? You decide :) Support us at patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Become a supporter of this p…

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Episode 223 - Kevin Campbell Tribute; FAB Elections; Takeover Latest; Iroegbunam Signs/Dobbin Out; DCL Exit? 1:13:50

20d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Mike is joined by former Everton FAB member Paul McMonnies in the first part of the show, as they lead the tributes to the late Everton striker Kevin Campbell; With the FAB elections currently ongoing, Paul discusses his desire to be re-elected and highlights the work done in the last 12 months by the Board; The transfer window is well and truly op…

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135: Fun new word/social games, upgrading your game room 1:05:51

24d ago1:05:51

1:05:51

We were sitting on a new stack of word games, so we asked our editor Mike Zipkin (he of fancy game upgrades and beige game tastes) to join us in covering Word Traveler, Illilterati, Mind Map, and ContraBanter. Plus, upgrading your board games is old news -- how do you upgrade your entire game room? Timeline: 2:00 - Christina/Shoe's game pick: Capta…

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Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference 58:21

25d ago58:21

58:21

What does it take to put on a conference? We invite speical guests Jackie and Tyanna to talk about how and why they are a part of the team that organizes the Black Applied Behavior Analysts Conference (BABA). Special sale today for listeners who are interested in attending online or in-person. Learn more at https://babainfo.org/ or https://babainfo…

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#18 -Five Parsecs from home, K2 Board Game and big rulebooks. 19:55

26d ago19:55

19:55

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of '20 Minute Tabletop,' hosts Tom and Kev reunite after solo episodes to catch up on their recent board gaming experiences during separate holidays. They discuss the games they brought, including Tom's playthrough of 'K2' and Kev's deep dive into 'Five Parsecs from Home.' The convers…

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Mini: Does Philosophy Matter for Expertise? 17:18

27d ago17:18

17:18

Our least scripted, most free-form discussion ever! Abraham doesn't even tell Shane the topic until after hitting record. This is the most raw, actual conversation ever recorded as an episode for this show. We discuss whether and to what extent and understanding the underlying philosophy of something is important for being a professional or expert …

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Trinity B Side - Behind The Mic with Giulia Bould 1:29:33

1M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Mike and Lee are joined by BBC Radio Merseyside Sport Presenter and podcast award winner Giulia Bould; They discuss the ongoing takeover saga at the club, before delving into Giulia's career and rise over recent years; Talk turns to the hugely popular and award winning podcast "Nothing Will Be The Same" and the hard work that went into producing th…

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The Seven Wonders 54:10

1M ago54:10

54:10

Do you know all seven of the wonders? Do you know how they were chosen? As a species, we seem to be fascinated with lists and ranking things. So, let's talk about this particular list (or lists) and learn something new. If I live to see the seven wonders... As Fleetwood Mac would say. Recommendations Abraham: 7 Wonders: Architects (https://www.rpro…

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#17 - UK Games EXPO: SETI, Ada's Dream, Terraria, Undaunted 2200: Callisto 21:01

1M ago21:01

21:01

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom discusses this year's UK Games Expo with friend of the podcast Neil, who attended the expo and shares insights on a number of new games that caught his eye. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/4jnudHjtk9 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-se…

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Mini: Can Stress Turn Your Hair Gray? 10:56

1M ago10:56

10:56

The idea that stress turns our hair gray has been the punchline of many jokes. Do those of us with anxiety gray sooner? We do a quick dive into the science of graying hair and to what extent stress may be related to the accelerated pace of graying. Join us on Patreon! patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2020…

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Nostalgia: Social Media Addiction pt. 2 1:24:05

1M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Oh rare Friday release! This is our follow up to our nostalgia episode on Social Media addiction. Enjoy! This concludes our mult-month coverage of the topic of addiction for now. Next week, we'll be back totaly new non-addiction-related conten. Recommendations Abraham: Gattaca (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/) Shane: My daughter graduated hig…

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134: Nature-themed board games, deluxe/big box editions (guest: Ian Moss) 57:16

1M ago57:16

57:16

Who doesn't love a beautiful nature game? Shoe doesn't, the grump. He just hates nature. But did he like the upcoming Everbloom, designed by our guest Ian Moss (Bunkers & Badasses, Dinosaur Island, Wonderland's War), from publisher Nerdvana Games? (Check out the Kickstarter!) We also discuss what makes a new deluxe or big box edition of a game wort…

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Nostalgia: Social Media Addiction pt. 1 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Recorded in the early days of the pandemic, we are resurrecting this little gem to put a cap on our series of addiction-themed episodes. Amazing how much and how little has changed since then. The 2nd part will come out later this week and will have additional content to update the conversation on Social Media addiction. Recommendations Scott: Myst…

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Trump and Biden’s Tariff Tango 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

Tariffs are a hot topic this election cycle for both President Biden and former President Trump. But why are tariffs so popular despite their economic downsides? In this episode, we unpack tariffs’ role in the political playbook, their impact on manufacturing jobs and consumers, and the Biden administration's review of Trump-era tariffs. Erica York…

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#16 - "The Hobby within a Hobby" - 3D Printing for gamers. 26:16

1M ago26:16

26:16

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades In this episode of 'Twenty Minute Tabletop,' Kev delves into the world of 3D printing and its applications in tabletop gaming. He discusses why gamers might be interested in 3D printing, how to get into it without owning equipment, and how to start if you decide to buy your own printer. The podcast c…

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Mini: Books Bound in Human Skin 17:17

1M ago17:17

17:17

WARNING: Contains discussion of death, murder, and mutliation which some listeners may find disturbing. Who even wants to think about this? A lot of people, it turns out. This would have been well-suited for a Halloween release. Oh well. Enjoy this weird survey of books held together by peices of people. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETDr8…

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How to Treat Addiction 1:18:16

2M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Wishful thinking, empty promises and empty threats, and shaming don't work to treat addiction. People have been trying to strategize ways to overcome addiction for centuries. Have we finally gotten it right? We are certainly doing a lot better now. We unpack that long history and current research around treating addiction. Recommendations Abraham: …

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#15 - Social Deduction Games: One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Spyfall, A Fake Artist, Two Rooms and a Boom - and others! 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, Tom is joined by Mat to discuss social deduction games. We talk about Mat's ambivalence about social deduction games and talk in more detail about One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Shadows over Camelot, A Fake artist goes to New York, Spyfall and others! 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on you…

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Mini: Catnip 11:46

2M ago11:46

11:46

Is catnip "drugs" for your cat? Why does it affect them the way that it does? We explain what is going on in the brain and the behavior of cats when they get ahold of this werid herb, and what would happen if you gave catnip to a lion. Links: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/crazy-catnip#:~:text=Researchers%20suspect%20that%20the%20herb,grow…

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113. The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy & Confirmation Bias - Facts to Suit Theories Instead of Theories to Suit Facts 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, which is when outcomes are analyzed out of context, giving the illusion of causation rather than attributing the outcome to chance. They provide examples of this fallacy, such as the alcohol industry pushing back on labels that state alcohol causes cancer. They also touch on the nar…

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Food Addiction 52:49

2M ago52:49

52:49

Another example of behavioral excess of things that are biologically necessary. Again, the utility of calling this an "addiction" is questionable, and we will ask that question in this discussion. We'll dig into the history of food addiciton, the criteria for food addiction, and treatment for food addiction. Of course, we are going to bring a skept…

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A Journey Through Germany’s Tax Laws 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

Get ready to hit the autobahn and explore the world of German taxes! We'll navigate the complexities of Germany’s corporate tax structure, including the combined federal and local rates, and unravel the complexities of local trade taxes and the real estate transaction tax, exploring their impact on businesses and property investments. Alex Mengden,…

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#14 - Racing Games: Flamme Rouge, Heat Pedal to the Metal, Camel Up and Hare and Tortoise 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the four Racing games. Tom discusses comparisons between Flamme Rouge and Heat Pedal to the Metal and two Spiel des Jahre winners - Camel up and Hare and Tortoise. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞ https://pod.link/1731899665 Products Mentioned in this ep…

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Mini: Traffic Jams 21:33

2M ago21:33

21:33

Traffic is the worst. But, why do traffic jams happen in the first place? Am I the problem? Are you the problem? Are we all the problem?! We'll unpack what you can do to help end congested traffic, what policies can help make this happen, and the science and psychology of phantom traffic! Links and References: https://commuterbenefits.com/2020/02/5…

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Episode 222 - Arsenal Review; DCL Importance; Contract Offers; Maupay Returns? 53:38

2M ago53:38

53:38

The lads round the season off with a chat about the final game defeat to Arsenal; Dominic Calvert-Lewin once again showed his importance to the team, with a chat about how pivotal he is; This past week has seen new contract offers for players and also an announcement on those who are leaving, with the lads discussing those offers and what it means …

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133: 7 new/new-to-us board games (and what we liked/didn't like about them) 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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We've got so many new board games to talk about this week that we decided to skip having a guest on, so we can just blab and blab and blab about what we've been playing lately. So yup, you're just getting all Christina, all Shoe this episode. And they're ready to dish on what they liked and what they didn't about each of these. Timeline: 1:16 - The…

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Gambling pt. 2 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

Whereas part 1 was more about the history of gambling, casinos, and the psychology of designing gambling and gambling environments to foster addiction as much as possible, this episode actually talks about addiction and treatment. That was a long sentence. If you were here for the discussion about addiction and treatment, this is the part you've be…

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#13 - Gloomhaven Buttons & Bugs - Just enough Gloomhaven? 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tabletopupgrades On this episode, we look at the new Gloomhaven release, Buttons and Bugs and Kev discusses his history with the various versions of Gloomhaven to conclude - is this the best version of Gloomhaven? Spoiler alert, it is for Kev and may be for you too. 🎙️ Subscribe to our podcast on your mobile device ➞…

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Mini: Skin Idioms 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

We did an episode on idioms a while back. During that discussion, we ended up having to cut a lot of the content we had prepared. In particular, there was a surprisingly large number of idioms just around skin! So, we decided we'd do a mini just about that! Reference https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/81624/origins-19-skin-expressions Covering jus…

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Episode 221 - Sheff Utd Review; Dyche Future; Summer of Change; Arsenal Preview 52:05

2M ago52:05

52:05

The lads are back to discuss a fifth straight home win, this time at the expense of Sheffield United; Despite the win, talk turned to the off-field issues at the club with a discussion about the future of Sean Dyche and a potential return of David Moyes, as well as the needs to raise money through player sales; The show rounds off with a look ahead…

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112. Sell in May & Go Away -- Chicken or the Egg? 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

In this episode, the hosts discuss the adage 'sell in May and go away' and its implications for the stock market. They explore the historical underperformance of the stock market during the summer months and the potential reasons behind it. They also touch on the impact of the presidential election cycle on stock market performance. The hosts cauti…

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Gambling pt. 1 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

One behavioral addiction of the "inessential" variety is gambling. This is an issue that has ruined many lives and pumped a lot of money into the city of Las Vegas. Do our brains make us gamble? Does gambling simply expoit a loophole in human psychology? We'll talk about how gambling got started, how it keeps you playing, and treatments that have b…

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From Gallons to Miles: Rethinking Road Taxes 32:17

2M ago32:17

32:17

Buckle up as we navigate the twists and turns of infrastructure and road funding. As electric vehicles gain traction, traditional gas taxes are running out of fuel to support our infrastructure budget. Today, we're exploring how Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) taxes pave a more equitable and sustainable path for funding road maintenance and constructi…

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Mini: Burning Books 13:51

2M ago13:51

13:51

Book burning has been used both to destroy cultures or just symbolically send a message. Either way, it is a pretty juvenile temper tantrum thing to do. Don't silence your opponents, be better than them. Here is the history and motives behind some large book burning efforts. Links: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/brief-history-book-burning-p…

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