Life Beyond Board Games

Ever experienced that tense silence when someone flips out after losing a game of Catan? Or watched in horror as greasy fingers handle your precious cards? You're not alone, and we're here to commiserate. In this brutally honest conversation, Melissa, Stella, and Eric dive into the behaviors that make us all want to quietly pack up our games and never invite certain people back. From the player who spends five excruciating minutes contemplating their Santorini move to the person who's myster...

Ever walked into a board game meetup and wondered, “Am I at the right place?… Should I bring my own games?” 😅 Whether you're the host, the guest, or that mysterious person who always brings a 4-hour euro at 9:30pm—we’ve got stories. In this episode, we spill the meeples on what makes a board game meetup awesome or awkward. Is it okay to show up fashionably late? Should snacks be mandatory? What happens when someone actually flips the table? Alright, we may not talk about that... but please

In this episode, we reveal the shocking truth: there is life outside of board games! Dun dun dunnn.... Who knew? From the wild adventures of playing musical instruments, to pickle balling. We've already seen five times (episodes) to the daring feats of doing this hobby, we spill the beans on what keeps us entertained when we’re not rolling dice or turning our brain to a mush. Spoiler alert: it involves food, questionable skills, and probably a bit of jealousy. Tune in for laughs, ...

Ready to unbox the mysteries of your true tabletop persona? No more rolling the dice on who you are— it’s time to face the ultimate character sheet of you. Are you the mastermind scheming three steps ahead? The chaos gremlin who thrives on conflict? Or the noble pacifist who'd rather yeet themselves out of danger than fight? Only one way to find out—take the survey! Then brag (or cry) about your results in the comments via Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Let's get cracking! 📝 Survey link: h...

Remember that first board game you bought? Oh, the excitement! You ripped off the plastic, admired the shiny new pieces, and thought, This is it. My new hobby. Then you got a second one—just a little treat. Your brain lit up with endorphins. Then came the third, the tenth… suddenly, you're drowning in a sea of cardboard, with 50, 100, maybe even 300 games staring at you! Or maybe you buy a game, played it once, and thought, well, that was a mistake. So you sold it for half price a...

We've all been there (probably?..). Sitting there, sweating bullets, praying no one notices that you’re the sneaky traitor—or worse, that you have no idea how to lie convincingly. Social deduction games: thrilling or straight-up stress-inducing? Do you feel guilty deceiving your friends, or do you thrive on betrayal like a true mastermind? This episode, we dive into the chaos and comedy of social deduction games—whether you love them, fear them, or avoid them like an off fish tacos. P...

Remember that first board game meetup you went? How was it? We share our experience of our first board game meetup. Important question - is Carcassonne a peaceful game...or not? 😆Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast"Send us a love letter"Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rssFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/Meeple

Getting into board gaming! How do we all get into this wonderful rabbit hole? Stella, Melissa, Candice and Eric talk about our experience, shares some secrets, and more. Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast"Send us a love letter"Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rssFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/Meeple Univ...