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PODCAST

Life Beyond Board Games

Stella, Melissa, Candice, Eric

A podcast every second Friday about exploring fun and challenges we have as board gamers, yes, sometimes talking about the board game we play too. We"re in Australia (Stella and Melissa) and USA (Candice and Eric) and want to connect with you, no matter who and where you are. Drop as a line, or message, find us in podcast directories, and this Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast

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All Episodes

30:49

Episode 28 - Failing Forward & Accidentally Winning...

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2026/02/06

What do a broken leg, one million failed words, and a surprise Amazon bestseller have in common? Apparently… success. This episode is the first episode where we have our very first guest, Ashley Falcon (ThinkTwice) a renowned published author of Fantasy LitRPG books ! This episode is also a guide for accidental life upgrades, writing while physically broken (literally), and why being bad at things is actually spawn energy. Also: board games, and Eric claiming he’s never failed. Sure, Er...

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21:37

Episode 27 - From Meeples to TV Media: A Very Serious...

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2026/01/23

We bravely venture into “watching television and having opinions.” From “Wait… books become TV shows??” into Dungeon Crawler Carl dream casting, Batman, and video games so cozy but sad. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find the episode through your favorite podcast listening app, search for #LifeBeyondBoardGames "Se...

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22:18

Episode 26 - Holiday Traditions - Don't Blindly Eat...

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2026/01/09

What is a holiday tradition, really? Is it spending time with family… or is it eating a dry bird nobody likes because your ancestors once did it? In this festive episode, we talk Christmas traditions from awkward family photos, why we eat turkey, to spoilers for our next episode😆 Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast Find

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20:34

Episode 25 - Five-Star Dinners Are a 60, Coffee in...

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2025/12/26

What games do you bring to the holidays when your luggage allowance is only 7kg? In this episode, we spiral joyfully through holiday board-gaming: carry-on-only packing strategies, games that expose your relationship values, and why bringing coffee into the bedroom is apparently a high-value love language. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyon...

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20:49

Episode 24 - Gaming Conventions: Joy, Overstimulation...

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2025/12/12

Board game conventions: the games! the people! the flashing lights! the constant CLACK-CLACK of dice! 🎲 For some, it’s pure cardboard heaven. For others… it’s five minutes away from hiding behind a Kallax. We share the other side of the convention, when to go out and get some fresh air, when to swap your 7 inches heels with flats, should we bring portable loo?😆 We share our thoughts and experience at gaming conventions. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write

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26:57

Episode 23 - Games, Food, 400 Hot Dogs and Secret...

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2025/11/28

Welcome to the episode where board games, food crimes, and the truth about hot Cheetos finally a podcast discussion! Join us as we uncover the forbidden secrets of game day etiquette — from mayo-soaked cards to the myth of board-game heaven, and the legendary moment Stella bought 400 Costco hot dogs. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardg...

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23:48

Episode 22 - Kebab, Cologne and Candice: Essen...

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2025/11/14

In this episode, we chat about our Essen Spiel adventures: the mysterious kebab shop that everyone but Candice knows about, Stella & Candice reunion at Essen, and Candice discovering the secret Copenhagen airport zone—the good one. We also accidentally design a new board game about luggage conveyor belts, celebrate being recognized by one podcast listener (we are famous now, don’t talk to us), and uncover Candice's secret plan to take over the internet with her new channel Kickin' It Cre...

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19:26

Episode 21 - End Game Therapy Sesh - What Happen...

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2025/10/31

In this episode, we dive into the real endgame — the postgame therapy session. We roasted Melissa’s 7-hour Dune Imperium match (yes, seven hours), and we celebrate rubbing salt in the Victory Points wound. What really happens at game end? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://...

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26:46

Episode 20 - Fall Convention Chaos and Giant Dice

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2025/10/17

We dive into the wild world of fall board game conventions — from Melbourne’s PAX Australia to Seattle’s PAX West and the massive Essen Spiel in Germany. Expect chaotic stories about dice-throwing raves, false board game cons and more... oh, and the occasional chlamydia-ridden drop bear / koala. 😅 Stella recounts meeting her favorite LitRPG authors (and realizing they’re also board gamers!), Eric shares behind-the-scenes moments from PAX West’s indie night market, and Melissa gives a

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23:09

Episode 19 - How to Find Adult Friends Through Board...

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2025/10/03

In today’s bite-sized chaos, we explained how to find adult friends in 3 legacy chapters: 1. Tutorial: Find random people at board game public meetup. Roll charisma and reroll awkward. (yes or no) 2. Campaign : If yes, invite the fun humans to your home for further board gaming. (find out more interesting things and maybe you're slightly attracted to the person) 3. Legacy Unlock: Get married to them. (please fill the gaps between step 2 and 3) Or maybe just find ...

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20:45

Episode 18 - House Rules Debate and The Avalon Shuffle

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2025/09/19

In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, we talk house rules—like banning Monopoly, fudging Avalon roles, and hacking drafting games😆. It’s chaotic, could be controversial, and proof that the only real house rule is:... Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzz...

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22:06

Episode 17 - First Play Goggles: It Doesn't Look...

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2025/09/05

Bad first plays are like bad first dates—you’re hungry, tired, and secretly hoping the game would just end. Sometimes a game falls flat because of bad rules. Sometimes it’s because Eric is texting during the teach (jokes of course). Sometimes it’s because Splendor tricked us with its giant empty box. We answer the eternal question: is it the game, or is it me? Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, rate/write us review to help us create more contents, chat about the topic...

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21:20

Episode 16 - Takesy Backsies: The Board Gamer’s...

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2025/08/22

We're diving deep into the ancient gamer art of “Wait, wait, I didn’t mean that move!” From back seats to backtracks, we explore how far gamers will go to reclaim their choices… and their dignity. Laughs, debates, and just a sprinkle of regret and trauma might be included. "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/ Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity

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22:13

Episode 15 - Locked, Laughed & Loaded: Escape Room...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, Stella, Candice, and Eric attempt to discuss their escape rooms experience. From the “ancient origins” of escape rooms (aka, forgetting your keys) to tips that are not advised will work, like “just start breaking stuff,” (jokes, don't do this at home). This conversation is part comedy roast, part puzzle-solving therapy session. Expect absurd tangents, dubious historical accuracy, and enough (maybe bad) advice to get you kicked out of your next...

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23:34

Episode 14 - Gen Con and Things Beyond Board Games

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2025/07/25

We are getting ready to be sleep-deprived and snack-fueled for Gen Con 2025, and spilled PlayCon board game adventure. Plus upcoming Dune Imperium tournament - fun! Tune in for some comedy or cringe in this Episode 14! "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/ Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity

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23:38

Episode 13 - Beats, Board Games, and Basement Secrets

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2025/07/11

Welcome to another not-so-serious episode of Life Beyond Board Games, where we dive into the surprisingly rhythmic world of music while gaming. Join us as we groove through game-night playlists, debate the best beats for board games, our favorite music to play during different board game genres—from chill vibes for puzzly euros, to epic soundtracks for panic cooperative games, to... awkward silence for intense deduction games😆 Maybe not. Tune in for beats, banter, and basement-based co...

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25:01

Episode 12 - The rise and fall...and rise again of...

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2025/06/27

This episode dives into the wild world of online board gaming—how to game with people across the globe.... with or without pants (we’re not judging). We chat about the online board gaming platforms we've used, online etiquettes (or lack thereof), and more. Tune in for laughs, virtual games, and stories that might make you feel warm, nostalgic, or just confused. "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/g...

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20:53

Episode 11 - The Table Where Everyone Belongs:...

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2025/06/13

In this episode, your board gaming crew goes beyond meeples and dice to roll deep into… feelings! 😱 Eric, Stella, and Melissa talk about neurodiversity and mental health in the hobby we all love. We cover everything from awkward social energy meters, overstimulation at game nights, to why some of us need a rulebook… for life. Expect empathy tokens, reroll on social energy and a +5 bonus to heartfelt honesty. Hope this one is for you💙 "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link -

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28:01

Episode 10 - Convention Wins, Crud and Games - Tales...

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2025/05/30

Ever wondered what happens when board gamers leave their cozy game caves and brave the wild world of conventions? In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, join Candice, Melissa, Eric and Stella unpack the madness of board game conventions and share our favorites. First-timers, gaming on the sea, and walking the plank stories await—plus a bit of jetlag wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned con-goer or just in it for the tournaments, you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe question your next conventi...

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20:07

Episode 9 - Dice, Depression & a Dose of Connection:...

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2025/05/16

In this surprisingly heartwarming episode of Life Beyond Board Games, your trio—Stella (alleged basement keeper), Eric (probably innocent-NOT), and Melissa (eyewitness to none of it)—explore how board games magically turn lonely nights into legendary friendships. You’ll hear real stories of people going from “I have no one to play with 😢” to “Can we PLEASE stop scheduling four-hour games on weeknights?!”😆 It’s all about how cardboard and dice somehow unlock human connection better than your

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