Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
Adulting sucks, especially when you overthink everything. Every week join Alisha and Allison, long time besties and personal sounding boards, as they discuss how being a functioning adult isn't all it's cracked up to be. If you’re tired of the perfect facades on social media, want to keep it real, or just need to laugh, this is the podcast for you.
The KissFAQ Podcast is a weekly chat show featuring members of the KissFAQ message board and other guests discussing a wide variety of KISS-related topics. Our objective is simple: Have fun chatting with other fans from around the world and hopefully entertain members of the KISS Army in the process!
Kaz Gable and Bill Price love board games. More than that, they love board game design. The roasted games podcast is an exploration of what does and does not make a good game and the brilliance and pitfalls of board game design. They also touch on their own experience as budding game designers and the status of games they have in development.
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Episode 144 w/ Alex from Dukes of Dice - Adventure Mart, Dune Imperium, Monster Sanctuary, and Monster Train
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In our one hundred and forty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Alex from The Dukes of Dice podcast. We talk about Adventure Mart and Dune: Imperium in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Monster Sanctuary and Monster Train. We reflect on our reviewapalooza of Gold West, Steam Works, and Star Wars: Force and Destiny f…
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Episode 143 w/ Naveen from Before You Play – Oceans and Oceans Lite, The Search for Planet X, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Children of Morta
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In our one hundred and forrty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Naveen from Before You Play Youtube channel. We talk about Oceans, Oceans Lite, and The Search for Planet X in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Children of Morta. We reflect on our review of Shadows Over Normandie …
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Episode 142 – Pandemic Legacy Season 2 BA Holiday Special
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In our one hundred and forty-second episode, it’s our 7th annual BA Holiday Special. Brendan joins me as we talk about Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Paladins of the West Kingdom in the BA Banter and we reflect on our review of Pirate Den from 100 episodes ago. We also provide a spoiler-free review of the legacy cooperative game Pandemic L…
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Episode 141 w/ Linsae from Cult Classic Callback - Beyond the Sun, Star Wars Unlock, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Zoo Tycoon
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In our one hundred and forty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae from Cult Classic Callback podcast. We talk about Beyond the Sun and Star Wars: Unlock in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Zoo Tycoon. We reflect on our review of Viticulture: Essential Edition from 100 episodes …
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Episode 140 – Interview with Omari Akil of Board Game Brothas
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In our one hundred and fortieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and publisher Omari Akil, designer of Rap Godz and Hoop Godz, and co-founder of Board Game Brothas. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Unmatched: Cobble & Fog and Ducks in Tow. Then I interview Omari Akil about designing and publishing a game from start to fini…
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Episode 139 w/ Suzanne Sheldon - Food Chain Magnate Ketchup Mechanism and Other Ideas expansion, Tiny Towns Villagers and Trees expansions, Hades, and Griftlands
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In our one hundred and thirty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Suzanne Sheldon from The Dice Tower podcast and the Salt and Sass Games Twitch stream. We talk about Food Chain Magnate: Ketchup Mechanism and Other Ideas expansion, and Tiny Towns: Villagers and Trees expansions in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Had…
Alisha and Allison reminisce about one of the best decades ever!By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
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Episode 138 w/ Sarah Shah - Smartphone Inc and Status Update 1.1 expansion, Squire for Hire, and Divinity Original Sin 2
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In our one hundred and thirty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Sarah Shah from Board Games in a Minute. We talk about Smarthphone Inc and the State Update 1.1 expansion and Squire for Hire in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Divinity Original Sin 2. We reflect on our review of The Grizzled from 100 episodes ago. …
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We got Derek yes we do.. We got Derek how 'bout you?! - Episode 14
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Alisha and Allison talk with our very special guest, Derek! He is Alisha's brother and practically Allison's brother as well. He also happens to be one of the funniest people you will ever meet. We're so excited to have him on the podcast!By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
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Episode 137 w/ Mark Besada - Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Core Set, 5211, Prey, and Football Manager 2020
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In our one hundred and thirty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Mark Besada from Board Game Barrage. We talk about Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Core Set and Curse of the Crimson Throne expansion and 5211 in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Prey and Football Manager 2020. We reflect on our review of Dead of Win…
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Episode 136 w/ Eric Yurko – Detective Season One, Cascadia, Agropolis, Root Digital Edition, and Spiritfarer
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In our one hundred and thirty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Eric Yurko from What's Eric Playing? We talk about Detective: Season One, Cascadia, and Agropolis in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Root: Digital Edition and Spiritfarer. We reflect on our review of Rum & Bones from 100 episodes ago. Then you listene…
Join us as we catch up from our hiatus and talk about what's going on in our lives!By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
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Ep.323 - "Alive!" and a Bit More...
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Lonnie, Ken, Andrew, and Julian talk select new ShopKissOnline "Alive" package merchandise items announced today as part of the celebration of that album's 45th anniversary, plus a few topics from the board...By KissFAQ
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Ep.322 - PodKISStory Revisited: Ace Frehley's Origins
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Ace Frehley is our focus on this "PodKISStory Refocused". This is an audio documentary about the early years of KISS, a joint program between the PodKISSt and KissFAQ Podcast. A podcast for fans by fans, not official or endorsed. For entertainment only. Any samples of music or TV heard here remain the property of their owners. Opinions heard here d…
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Ep.321 - Labor Day Special Episode! 50% Off!
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Ken and Julian get together for a light-hearted look at burning board topics of the day, for this Labor Day special!By KissFAQ
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Episode 135 - Interview with Banana Chan of Game and a Curry
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In our one hundred and thirty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and publisher Banana Chan, designer of Jiangshi and owner of Game and a Curry. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Alice is Missing. Then I interview Banana Chan about their designing role playing games and working collaboratively w…
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Ep.320 - Special Guest: Erik Turner from Warrant
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Andrew and Julian are joined by Warrant's Erik Turner for a discussion about music, opening for Paul Stanley on his 1989 solo tour, and working on KISStory II. The pair also discuss some recent topics of interest including "I'm Down," the new single from Ace Frehley's "Origins Vol. 2" album due Sept. 18...…
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Ep.319 - Twenty Years After the Farewell...
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Lonnie, Ken, and Julian, look back on how the band originally planned and executed a Farewell strategy twenty years ago and how things didn't quite work out as planned... Or did they?By KissFAQ
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Episode 134 w/ Michelle Ridge – Vinhos, 18Chesapeake, Firewatch, and Fall Guys
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In our one hundred and thirty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Michelle Ridge from Tabletop Crier, Girls Game Shelf, and Board Game Quest. We talk about Vinhos and 18Chesapeake in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Firewatch and Fall Guys. We reflect on our review of Vault Wars from 100 episodes ago. Then you liste…
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Ep.318 - Ace's Thoughtful Jukebox: The Origins II
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Julian reviews Ace Frehley's "Origins, Vol. 2" album which is being released on September 18, 2020 via eOne...By KissFAQ
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Ep.317 - The Creem of the Crop: Robert Duncan
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Julian interviews author of the "Loudmouth: A Novel," Robert Duncan, who has also written a 1978 KISS biography, articles and reviews for Creem, Rolling Stone magazine and many others. Check out the book at https://www.duncanwrites.com/buy...By KissFAQ
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Ep.316 - KISS 70's Kostumes Ranked & DP Unboxing!
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Daniel, Julian, Mark and Ken rank their favorite KISS Originals Kostumes while Ken unpacks his new "Double Platinum" reissues mail -- did they survive?By KissFAQ
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Episode 133 w/ Aaron from GameEnthus – Root: The Underworld Expansion, Wreck Raiders, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and Panzer Paladin
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In our one hundred and thirty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Aaron from GameEnthus Podcast and Youtube Channel. We talk about Root: The Underworld Expansion and Wreck Raiders in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Paper Mario: The Origami King and Panzer Paladin. We reflect on our review of Belfort from 100 episode…
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Ep.315 - Ken Picks Some Current Board Topics!
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Lonnie, Julian, Mark and Ken tackle some topics selected by Ken for us to discuss including the best of Gene 83-92, when it's all over, and more...By KissFAQ
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Ep.314 - Eric Carr's Debut 40th Anniversary
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Lonnie, Michael and Julian look back at Eric Carr's 1980 Palladium debut and discuss vinyl announcements of KISS' "Unmasked" and Ace Frehley's "Origins Vol. 2"...By KissFAQ
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Episode 132 w/ Monique from Before You Play - Detective Dig Deeper, Fort, Hollow Knight, and Animal Crossing New Horizons
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In our one hundred and thirty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Monique from Before You Play Youtube channel. We talk about Detective: Dig Deeper and Fort in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hollow Knight and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We reflect on our review of Village from 100 episodes ago. Then you listene…
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Ep.313 - The AnarKISS Takeover Show!
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Ken, Lonnie, Daniel and Andrew take on some recent KISS and related news items and topics from the bored.By KissFAQ
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Boards A-Little Episode 15 - Villainous Wicked to the Core
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Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 15, we review the stand alone expansion to the Disney themed tableau building game Villainous Wicked to the Core.…
Daniel, Mark, Julian and Ken discuss strongest sequential album releases, Eric Carr at 70, and Joe Perry's comment about them being a watered-down version of themselves in the 1980s...By KissFAQ
With Paul Stanley announcing the passing of keyboard player Phil Ashley, we share this 2017 interview in which Phil shares details of his musical journey throughout the 1980s. The interview was originally conducted for the 2017 celebration of KISS' "Crazy Nights" album but covers other artists Phil worked with at the time.…
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Episode 131 w/ Ruel Gaviola - Root: The Clockwork Expansion, Santa Monica, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and Slay the Spire
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In our one hundred and thirty-first episode, Aaron is joined Ruel Gaviola of Tabletop Tonight as we start a brand new format for the podcast. We talk about Root: The Clockwork Expansion and Santa Monica in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Slay the Spire. We reflect on our review of …
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Ep.310 - Best Bootleg Boxes & More!
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Daniel, Lonnie, Julian, and Ken discuss their current ultimate bootleg boxes, recent video appearances by band members, and some KISS-related recordings to have been released!By KissFAQ
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The Legend of the Dietertits - Episode 12
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Alisha and Allison come together in the SAME STATE and talk with the mythical creature, Dietertits. You don't want to miss finding out everything there is to know about the Dietertits. Join us!By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
Daniel, Mark, Julian, and Ken discuss the method and seeming madness of catalog reissue campaign and other current topics.By KissFAQ
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Episode 130 - Interview with Eric Slauson
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In our one hundred and thirtieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Eric Slauson, designer of MonsDRAWsity, Tattoo Stories, and Nerd Words: Science and we talk about some games we’ve been playing and introduce a new segment called Digital Diversion all about digital games we've been playing. Then I interview Eric Slauson about his game design phi…
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Ep.308 - MetaliKISS: When KISS goes Metal!
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Daniel, Lonnie, Julian, and Ken rank their top-10 KISS metal songs.By KissFAQ
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No One Told Us Adulting Sucks So Hard - Episode 11
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This week Alisha and Allison talk about some of the adulting issues that no one prepared them for... probably because they suck.(The issues suck, not Alisha and Allison obviously.)By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
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Boards A-Little Episode 14 – Villainous Perfectly Wretched
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Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 14, we review the stand alone expansion to the Disney themed tableau building game Villainous Perfectly Wretched.…
Ken, Lonnie, Julian, and Andrew discuss recent news items and tackle some topics from the bored.By KissFAQ
We're so excited to have our first guest on the show this week! Alisha talks with Stacey Garrison about her experience and thoughts surrounding the BLM movement. Stacey is an elementary teacher that hails from West Palm Beach, Florida. Her parents were born and raised in Ghana. She has taught in South Florida, Brooklyn, and now Detroit. Join Alisha…
Michael, Julian, and Andrew discuss the late-Bob Kulick and different aspects of his career.By KissFAQ
In our one hundred and twenty-ninth episode, Aaron is still all alone so he talks about some ways he’s been enjoying gaming from home and he reflects on our review of Specter Ops from 100 episodes ago. Then Aaron is joined by Brendan, Robb, and Scott as they review the legacy-style negotiation game King's Dilemma. This episode is sponsored by Board…
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Hello anxiety, my old friend... - Episode 9
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Alisha and Allison gots the anxiety. They also gots some ideas of how to cope with it. And some ideas of how NOT to cope with it. Join them for their discussion!By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
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Boards A-Little Episode 13 – Villainous Evil Comes Prepared
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Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 13, we review the stand alone expansion to the Disney themed tableau building game Villainous Evil Comes Prepared.…
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of KISS' "Unmasked," Julian, Mark, Ken, and Lonnie discuss their top-10 KISS "pop" songs to assemble a group ranking of the poppiest KISSes...By KissFAQ
Join Alisha and Allison as they talk a stroll down memory lane. A listener (aka Alisha's brother) suggested we do an episode based on our best and worst college memories, so that's what we did! Checkout our special Spotify playlist that goes with our college memories here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0h54ylFLHK2awWSi73V9hf?si=85avpNLfQcOK3C6Q…
Bees in the apiary, apes in the bee.....thing.... Well, the pun computer failed. Oh, well. This week Bill and Kaz talk about a recent playthrough of a Concept Medley work in progress, Pocket Apiary. Honeybees, wildflowers, and competition! Plus, let's talk about Phil Walker-Harding's Silver and Gold. To the Apiary!…
Alisha and Allison discuss the joys and pitfalls of the first trimester of pregnancy. Join them for some knowledge bombs and some laughs! Links to the Four Minute Meditation badass (Leah Gooch) we were discussing during the episode: fourminutesaday.org/By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott
Michael and Julian are joined by Andrew Sgambati to discuss his fan-film, "One Last Time," airing May 15 on YouTube and Vimeo...By KissFAQ
Join Alisha and Allison this week as they talk about the oldest form of medicine... laughter!By Alisha Sanchez & Allison Scott