Best More Banana Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 312: Trevor Kerth, Archwood Games 33:35

16h ago33:35

33:35

Trevor Kerth, a San Diego based game designer, recently launched his first tabletop game, Pantheum, on Kickstarter. As the head of the San Diego Board Game Design Club, he's been refining Pantheum for two years with local playtester and demoing it at conventions across the country. Pantheum merges elements from his two favorite games, Wingspan and …

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Episode 311: Pauline & Marie, Hot Banana Games 32:23

9d ago32:23

32:23

Recognizing the absence of authentic Asian-themed games created by Asian designers, Pauline & Marie founded Hot Banana Games to bridge cultural gaps and foster understanding through board games. Their mission is to craft culturally rich games that evoke nostalgia or ignite curiosity about Asian culture, delivering more meaningful and engaging exper…

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Episode 310: Will & David, Absurdist Productions 31:01

13d ago31:01

31:01

Absurdist Productions is an indie board game studio in Oklahoma City, owned by Will Thompson and David Thomas. They pride themselves in creating games with unique themes that are well-researched, beautifully produced, widely accessible, and above all, fun to play. Will Thompson (Cherokee Nation) is a professional game designer, writer, instructiona…

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1943 - Episode 20: Red Cross Rescue (SEASON FINALE) 40:08

16d ago40:08

40:08

The Camp hospital runs out of beds for dysentery patients. Bedie is discharged too early from the hospital causing Natalie and Jerry to question his health care. Food shortages reduce good pickings from the garbage as prisoners pray that the Red Cross Christmas kits will arrive from Manila. Nida’s world is turned upside down, and Camp Holmes gets a…

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Episode 309: Michael Faciane, Fun First Productions 30:55

17d ago30:55

30:55

Michael Faciane’s love for tabletop games began with the joy of bringing people together through play. Starting as a tinkerer and evolving into an in-house game designer in 2008, he gained experience across all aspects of game development. After stepping away from the industry, his passion for creating games never wavered. Now, alongside his daught…

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Episode 308: Chandler Copenhaver, What 2 Fund 37:23

27d ago37:23

37:23

What2Fund is a consulting firm that empowers startups, small businesses, and innovators to uncover their creative and strategic potential. What 2 Fund 1. clarifies the organization's purpose and goals 2. develops tailored growth strategies 3. implements effective and results-driven processes 4. cultivates a culture focused on innovation and continu…

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Episode 307: Kenechukwu Ogbuagu (KC), African Board Game Convention 32:10

1M ago32:10

32:10

Kenechukwu Ogbuagu (KC) is a Nigerian boardgame designer and the founder of NIBCARD Game - a game publishing and promotion company. They are also the convener of the African Boardgames Convention - AB Con. It’s a yearly gathering of games enthusiasts to promote TTGs since 2016. KC is raising funds to keep expanding this annual convention. You can c…

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Episode 306: Roberto Panetta, Rock, Stone & Dice Games 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

Roberto Panetta is a board game designer and the founder of Rock, Stone & Dice Games, an independent board game publishing company. He is currently working on his first game called Gems of Iridescia coming to Kickstarter soon. Roberto studied design for 7 years before accepting a job in commercial refrigeration which led to a 15-year career in that…

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Episode 305: Bill & Scott, BSGames 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

BSGames is a collaboration of 2 longtime friends who share a similar passion for gaming but different outlets for their creativity. Scott asked Bill for his graphics expertise to make an educational tool look better, and they realized together that they had the potential to make some really cool stuff. Thus, the idea of BSGames was born. About Bill…

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1943 - Episode 19: Gaining and Losing Ground 36:08

2M ago36:08

36:08

America is gaining ground in the Pacific. The prisoners have more money for food, but it’s becoming scarcer and more expensive. Everyone’s health is declining. Natalie’s vitamin injection goes wrong. Carl returns from an inspection tour of internment camps in Manila with good news. Peg thinks that her husband will be transferred to Camp Holmes, and…

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Episode 304: Keith Matejka, Thunderworks Games 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Keith Matejka is a game designer, game publisher, and avid gamer out of Madison, Wisconsin. He loves heavy music and anything darkly geeky. He is married to is unreasonably supportive wife, Claire, and is father to his amazing son who loves anything mechanical, Isaac. Keith founded Thunderworks Games, small board and card game publishing company in…

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1943 - Episode 18: Our Camp 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

The prisoners are finally allowed to send letters. As Natalie types for them, people pour their hearts out to loved ones at home. The increased clampdown on guerrilla activity affects Nida and Ismael living in Baguio. Peg misses her husband. A guard steps out of bounds at the women’s barracks. A friend dies. The Camp puts on two plays. Support the …

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Episode 303: Judson Cowan, Tettix Games 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

Tettix Games was founded in 2020 by Judson Cowan and has previously released two editions of Hideous Abomination via successful Kickstarters to over 4000 backers. Judson Cowan studied graphic design and photography and comes from a prior career in the advertising world. Check out Deep Regrets Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/t…

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1943 - Episode 17: We're in the Money! 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

With Japanese occupation money losing value and food shortages, internees take out promissory loans for American dollars after the war. It’s “spend it while you got it” around Camp, and those with money throw elaborate parties while other internees raise money by selling homemade goods at a Camp fair. The guards worry about their fates as they hear…

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Episode 302: Ori Kagan, Kagan Productions 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

Ori Kagan leads Kagan Productions, a renowned agency that specializes in producing high-quality animated trailers for board games. With a career marked by aiding campaigns that have collectively raised over $19 million in crowdfunding, Ori is dedicated to collaborating with both established publishers and ambitious first-time creators. As a former …

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1943 - Episode 16: Social Studies 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

Natalie takes a closer look at everyone’s behavior in camp. New internees share unforgettable stories of heroism and evil. Peg hears word about her husband. The Crouters learn disturbing news about Nida and don’t like Bedie’s reaction to it. Natalie plays a curious round of bridge with Lt. Kira, and the Camp’s new Court of Appeals hears its first c…

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Episode 301: Elias Giannopoulos, Meeple Keepers 30:19

3M ago30:19

30:19

Elias Giannopoulos, is co-founder and co-owner of meeplekeepers and lead product designer. After spending many years in the 3D printing industry as an engineer and 3D designer, Elias started designing inserts and board game accessories. Meeple Keepers first crowdfunding campaign was for Gameframe, a collection of 3d files you can use to transform y…

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Episode 300: Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

Tom Vasel is a podcaster, designer and reviewer of board games, and President of The Dice Tower. The Dice Tower, started in 2005, is a network of diverse individuals creating video and audio podcasts that promote board and card games. Using video reviews, podcasts, and more, Tom Vasel is joined by a host of gaming enthusiasts whose goal is not just…

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Episode 299: Alejandro, Fluffy Dragons 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

Alejandro is an aspiring board game designer, with a background in illustration, graphic design, and video editing. He was born and grew up in Venezuela, but moved to the US after high school, and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. His first game is Fluffy Dragons, but he has many other games in the works. You can check out Fluffy Dragons on Kickst…

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Episode 298: Andrew Stiles, Wine Cellar 34:00

3M ago34:00

34:00

Andrew Stiles is based in Chicago, and grew up in a board game family. He started designing his own board & card games in 2021, jumping in with both feet. He now wakes up in the middle of the night to write down game ideas. His very first published game is on Kickstarter right now: Wine Cellar by 25th Century Games and Art by Vincent Dutrait. He al…

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Episode 297: Sébastien Bernier-Wong, Firestarter Games 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

Seb is an outdoor educator and wilderness guide from Vancouver Island with a goal of fostering an appreciation of our wild world through play. He believes the best way to learn is through fun and has been developing packable games to do just that. His latest games, Reforest, Downstream and Masters of Maple Syrup each draw from his passions and aim …

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Episode 296: Ross Bruggink, Vicious Gardens 32:12

4M ago32:12

32:12

Ross Bruggink is an award-winning illustrator and designer who recently designed the State Seal of Minnesota. He is the creative director of design studio Buddy-Buddy and is an avid gardener, husband, and bona fide dad. His years of practicing visual design and problem solving have helped pave the way into tabletop game design. To check out his Kic…

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1943 - Episode 15: Surrender and Suffrage 34:01

4M ago34:01

34:01

The Japanese order Arthur to hunt down an American hiding in the mountains. Newly captured Americans tell harrowing stories about their life on the run. Nida worries about Ismael. Lt. Mukibo and Mr. Nagatomi get their just rewards. Everyone speculates if Mr. Hayakawa will be replaced, and the women in Camp want the right to vote. Support the show…

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Episode 295: Helen & Alex, Sondog Studios 31:30

4M ago31:30

31:30

Dr. Helen Mackay an Assistant Professor of physical geography who researches long term climate change. She’s recently discovered wild swimming and enjoys long dog walks on the Northumberland coast." Alex Nicholson is a versatile professional in digital creative industries. He is a passionate trail runner and loves working on innovative projects. So…

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Episode 294: Alexander Marc Yani, MoMoDi 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

Alexander Marc Yanis is the owner of MoMoDi and the creator of Existential Essential (XS); a dark and comedic cyberpunk / cosmic horror tabletop role-playing game.At MoMoDi, his mission is to create things of quality that give you the same fun and exciting feeling you get when rolling More and More Dice (hence, the company name, MoMoDi)! Check it o…

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Episode 293: Drake Villareal, The Sixth Realm 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

Drake Villareal is an American designer living in Macedonia, working as lead developer for Final Frontier Games. His first published title was Merchants Cove in 2019, and since then he's gotten designer, developer, or solo mode designer credits on a dozen games. His most recent release, Tallywood Rally is now delivering to backers, and his newest g…

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1943 - Episode 14: Going Bananas 30:24

5M ago30:24

30:24

Another year of close quarters has prisoners getting on each other’s nerves as they deal with new waves of dysentery. Stories are filtering in from captured internees who had been hiding in the mountains from the Japanese. Mr. Hayakawa is intimidated by a new guard who may be Kempeitai. Phil's brilliant, new invention keeps peace in the dining hall…

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Episode 292: Marvin Hegen, MindBug (Nerdlab Games) 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

As a passionate game designer and podcaster, Marvin began his journey in 2019. In 2021, he launched his first Kickstarter campaign for Mindbug, which was a resounding success and allowed him to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a game designer and publisher. Since then, he has been hard at work developing new Mindbug expansions and card games. …

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Episode 291: Cameron Dueker, REDLINE: Tactical Card Combat 31:38

5M ago31:38

31:38

Cameron wears many hats at Saving Throw Studios, chief among them, REDLINE: Tactical Card Combat game designer. An ex history teacher for 14 years, Cameron is happiest when he is able to be creative. REDLINE is the culmination of many of his nerdier hobbies and pursuits from over the years. Check it out on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/p…

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Episode 290: Malachi Ray Rempen, Keen Bean Studio 34:58

5M ago34:58

34:58

Malachi is a board game designer, illustrator and publisher with a background in filmmaking and cartooning originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico now living in Ravensburg, Germany. He started his weekly web comic Itchy Feet as a side project and it blew up into a viral success. From there, he made a card game based on the comic, then a board game …

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Episode 289: Hagen Behr, Board Game Bear 30:31

5M ago30:31

30:31

Hagen Behr. lives in Halle, a medium-sized town in the middle of Germany. By day he works as a general practitioner, by night he is a board game designer. His fascination of area control and war games led to the development of Nerthania, a unique area control game. Nerthania is currently on Kickstarter. Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/pro…

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Episode 288: Mark & Maria, Launchboom 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

Mark Pecota - the CEO and Co-founder of LaunchBoom ⁠– a global team of experts who help creators turn their product ideas into real businesses. His deep knowledge of crowdfunding, digital marketing, and scaling companies has been critical to the success of not only his clients, but also his company LaunchBoom, helping creators raise over $125M thro…

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Episode 287: Luke & Kyle, Savage Gamez 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

Luke and Kyle are the son and dad team behind Savage Gamez. Inspired by their love for games like Civilization, Catan and other strategy games, they have designed their own strategy board game, Craft & Conquer: Medieval. It's their step up from being big-time game fans to actually making their own game, aiming to get everyone around the table for s…

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Episode 286: Sam Gullman, Purple Lantern Games 32:39

6M ago32:39

32:39

Sam Gullman is the designer of The Presence and CEO of Purple Lantern Games. He is running the small publisher with Leonie Magnusson, a studio based in Sweden that focuses on dark and thematic hobby board games. He has a lifelong experience as a hobby board gamer, but also plays tabletop RPG's. In his dayjob he works as an automotive engineer creat…

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Episode 285: T.K., Koltin, Dennis, Kinson Key Games (Galactic Cruise!) 32:06

6M ago32:06

32:06

Kinson Key Games is an independent board game publisher based out of Tennessee, where founders (and lifelong friends) T.K. King and Koltin Thompson were born and raised, and where they both live with their families. The company was created during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, when the two of them decided to make a board game to pass the time. One …

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Episode 284: David Bock, Binxadinx Games 31:53

7M ago31:53

31:53

David is the lead game designer and directs the visual direction for the Binxadinx Games. Originally he got into the board game industry as a reviewer after a career as a professional photographer and graphic designer. This led to his first job as a marketing manager and eventually led to him working as a freelance creative to the tabletop industry…

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Episode 283: Leonie Grundler, Lioness Games (Biome) 27:37

7M ago27:37

27:37

A long time board game nerd, Leonie spent a few years working at tech start-ups across Berlin (Airbnb) and San Francisco (Shef) before starting to design her first game, Biome. A few weeks later in January 2023, Leonie decided to take the leap and founded Lioness Games. Protecting biodiversity has been an issue close to her heart since she was eigh…

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Episode 282: Artem Stepanov, Shvili Games 32:42

7M ago32:42

32:42

Artem comes from over a decade working with video game and board game publishers. In 2019, he started Shivili Games to bring games to the market that bring family and friends together and provide an unforgettable experience. Shvili Games has published over 20 titles with over 180,000+ units sold. Meenakshi Temple is their first Kickstarter project …

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Episode 281: Eduardo Baraf, Pencil First Games 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

Eduardo is the founder of Pencil First Games, a boutique publisher of delightful, high-quality board and card games. PFG is best known their nature themed games such as Floriferous, Herbaceous, Sunset Over Water, The Whatnot Cabinet, Skulk Hollow, Lift Off! Get me off this Planet and other titles. Currently, they have a Kickstarter running for thei…

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Episode 280: Jesse Stacy, Triceratops Games 33:17

7M ago33:17

33:17

Jesse Stacy is one of 3 partners that have formed Triceratops Games, which launched their debut Kickstarter last year for Journey Adventure Quest (JAQ). Triceratops Games is focused on creating great games that they would play. They are lifelong gamers who have designed games for years and have deep experience in bringing products to market in man…

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Episode 279: Stefan Godot, Godot Games 32:55

8M ago32:55

32:55

tefan Godot is a nerdy father and the guru of social deduction. He is the designer of Human Punishment - Social Deduction 2.0, the expansion Project: Hell Gate, Human Punishment: The Beginning, and the wildly successfull Among Cultists. For a direct link to the Among Cultists campaign, which is already crushing it on Kickstarter, click here: https:…

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RE-BINGE: Ep 23: Andrew Bosley, Wits End Studios 34:21

8M ago34:21

34:21

Andrew Bosley is a freelance illustrator and owner of Wits End Studios. He has illustrated many tabletop hits including Everdell, Tapestry, and Merchants of the Dark Road. Andrew lives in northern Arizona with his wife and five kids. He has a ukulele hanging on his wall, so he thinks he can play it. But he really can't. Check out Andrew's work here…

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Episode 277: Gabe Barrett, Best With 1 Games (& Board Game Design Lab) 37:30

8M ago37:30

37:30

Gabe Barrett is the founder of the Board Game Design Lab which is the largest community of game designers on the internet and home to a podcast that has aired more than 300 episodes about game design and been downloaded over 2.5 million times. Gabe is also the founder of Best With 1 games, an indie publishing company that focuses on solo experience…

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Episode 276: Jason Tagmire, Button Shy Games 34:23

8M ago34:23

34:23

Jason Tagmire is a game designer from South Jersey. He has been designing and self-publishing board and card games since 2007 under the name Button Shy, and won The Game Crafter's Resource Game Design Contest with his family-friendly resource management game, Sandwich City. He is best known for reducing our 16th president to 16-bits in his card gam…

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Episode 275: Ayden Lowther, Draden Games 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

Ayden Lowther is the co-founder of the indie publishing company, Dranda Games. He started designing games in 2017 and self-published his first design in 2019. Since then, Ayden and Dranda Games have published four games from a range of designers that have won them five awards to date. Their newest Kickstarter, Explorers of Navoria, launches on Kick…

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Episode 274: Caezar Al-Jassar, Alley Cat Games 29:30

9M ago29:30

29:30

Caezar Al-Jassar is the director at Alley Cat Games and heads of product development and business strategy. He originally started out as a postdoctoral academic working at British universities and institutions such as Birmingham University, UCL and the LMB with multiple first author papers in the field known as “Structural Biology”. He started Alle…

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Episode 273: Drew Denning, Welcome to Boardom 34:05

9M ago34:05

34:05

In 2020, Drew wanted to start a new hobby to occupy him outside of work, thus started his tabletop gaming collection. After collecting his first 100 board games and playing multiple popular games with his loved ones, he started to create short form content in 2021 - starting with TikTok and eventually expanding to other popular social media sites. …

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Episode 272: Daryl Andrews, Award Winning Game Designer 34:09

9M ago34:09

34:09

Daryl is a game designer and a member of the Game Artisans of Canada (GAC) Daryl Andrews is an award winning freelance game designer and developer, who began designing in 2013, moving to full-time in 2015. With 30+ board games already released through 20+ different publishers, Daryl’s output has been unrivalled over the last several years. Sagrada …

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Episode 271: Danielle Standring, Content Creator 30:29

10M ago30:29

30:29

Danielle Stranding, Purveyor of Satire and lover of Board Games. Danielle is a prolific content creator who has amasses a huge following on Instagram and Tiktok with her humorous take on the industry. You can follow Danielle on her channels here: https://beacons.ai/dani_standring/ FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebin…

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Episode 270: Laia Gonzalez, Wonderbow 26:46

10M ago26:46

26:46

Laia is a maker and a connector. She is driven by turning visions into reality. After slaying Zombies in Co-Op, laying some chunky tiles and trying time travel for the first time she got very much into the hobby in the last few years. She is an editor and the engine of Wonderbow. Currently Wonderbow is running a campaign for Kelp, a runaway success…

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