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Game Schooler Podcast

A weekly podcast about Board Games that educates new and experienced family gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. Each week we highlight great games and focus on the community and skill-building opportunities provided by the hobby!

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01:17:05

Episode 226 - Australis, KOSMOS, Calliope Games

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/07/04

In this week’s episode we'll cover Australis, our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a publisher spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Calliope Games! We also Spotlight Line-it from Gigamic!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:11:31 - Spotlight: Line-it!00:19:47 - Game of the Week: Australis00:40:14 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Kosmos01:01:12 - High-Five: Calliope Games

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01:14:00

Episode 225 - Episode 225 - Forever Home, Games &...

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2025/06/27

In this week’s episode we'll cover Forever Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Games & Themes in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Drafting Games! We also Spotlight Jewels for the Emperor Penguin from Left Justified Studio!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:08:24 - Spotlight: Jewels For the Emperor Penguin00:16:42 - Game of the Week: Forever Home00:35:56 - School of Gaming: Does Every Game Need a Theme?00:51:12 - High-Five: Drafting Games

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01:23:15

Episode 224 - Castle Combo, Getting Rules Right,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/06/20

In this week’s episode we'll cover Castle Combo, our Game of the Week, discuss Getting Rules Right in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter C Games! We also Spotlight Mega Jackpot from Randolph Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:10:43 - Spotlight: Mega Jackpot00:19:37 - Game of the Week: Castle Combo00:39:42 - School of Gaming: Getting Rules Right or Keep It Moving?01:00:08 - High-Five: Letter "C" Games

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01:06:59

Episode 223 - Chronoverse Labs & Flash Point: Golden...

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2025/06/13

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael hosts a discussion with the design team behind Flash Point Legacy and Flash Point: Golden State Heroes, known as Cronoverse Labs. The team of Kevin Rodgers, Chris Leder, and Ken Franklin shares their origin story, the dynamics of co-designing games, and the creative process that leads to fun game design. They delve into the evolution of Flash Point, the challenges of legacy game design, and their interactions with the Flash Point

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01:55:04

Episode 222 - 3 Chapters, Andrew Bosley, Real-Time Games

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2025/06/06

In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters, our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games! We also Spotlight Bruges and Hamburg!00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast00:17:06 - Spotlight: Bruges/Hamburg00:27:52 - Game of the Week: 3 Chapters00:49:11 - School of Gaming: Andrew Bosley01:36:32 - High-Five: Real Time Games

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00:47:18

Episode 221 - Manny Trembley

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/05/30

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the creation of Dice Throne, and his insights on game design and play. Manny shares his experiences with various games, discusses the development of new titles like Slam Throne, and emphasizes the importance of world-building in game design. The conversation also touches on the future of Dice Throne, upcoming projects, and the joy

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01:19:41

Episode 220 - Critter Kitchen, Asymmetry, App...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/05/23

In this week’s episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen, our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games! We also Spotlight Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. from Van Ryder Games!00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast10:31 - Spotlight: Graphic Novel Adventures Jr.21:44 - Game of the Week: Critter Kitchen46:08 - School of Gaming: Asymmetry In Games58:06 - High-Five: App Assisted Games

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01:24:56

Episode 219 - Kronologic: Paris 1920, Doomscroll,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/05/16

In this week’s episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920, our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter B Games! We also Spotlight How Dare You? from Alion!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:09:41 - Spotlight - How Dare You?00:17:39 - Game of the Week - Kronologic: Paris 192000:37:34 - School of Gaming - Dr. Jon Spike and Doomscroll01:07:27 - High-Five - Games Starting With The Letter "B"

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01:13:42

Episode 218 - Hutan: Life In The Rainforest,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this week’s episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2, our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Transportation Games! We also Spotlight Middle Ages from Studio H!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:06:37 - Spotlight: Middle Ages00:18:11 - Game of the Week: Hutan - Life in the Rainforest00:41:02 - School of Gaming: Factors That Influence Expectations00:53:28 - High Five:

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01:19:13

Episode 217 - Vegas Showdown, Reviewers, Memory Games

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'Stalk Exchange' and a review of 'Vegas Showdown.' They also delve into the role of reviewers in the gaming community, discussing the fine line between constructive criticism and negativity. The episode concludes with a high five list of favorite memory games, showcasing a variety of titles that emphasize memory and

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01:27:24

Episode 216 - Foundations of Metropolis, Variable...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/04/25

In this week’s episode we'll cover Foundations of Metropolis, our Game of the Week, discuss Variable Setups in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Abstract Games! We also Spotlight A Gentle Rain from Incredible Dream!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:09:30 - Spotlight: A Gentle Rain00:19:03 - Game of the Week: Foundations of Metropolis00:49:10 - School of Gaming: Variable Setup in Board Games01:02:49 - High-Five: Abstract Games

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01:34:20

Episode 215 - Dreadful Meadows, Lucky Duck Games,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/04/18

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dreadful Meadows, our Game of the Week, feature Lucky Duck Games for a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Set In Ancient Times! We also Spotlight Cat Lady from AEG!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:16:29 - Spotlight: Cat Lady00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Dreadful Meadows00:49:49 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Lucky Duck Games01:15:10 - High-Five: Games Set In Ancient Times

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01:21:43

Episode 214 - Rebirth, Hype, “A” Games

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/04/11

In this week’s episode we'll cover Rebirth, our Game of the Week, Discuss the Positive and Negative Aspects of Hype in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Beginning With the Letter A! We also Spotlight Harvest from Keymaster Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:11:15 - Spotlight: Harvest00:23:20 - Game of the Week: Rebirth00:41:33 - The School of Gaming: Positive & Negative Aspects of Hype00:59:36 - High Five: Games Starting with 'A'

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01:50:46

Episode 213 - Archeos Society, The Op, Pickup &...

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2025/04/04

In this week’s episode we'll cover Archeos Society, our Game of the Week, Feature The OP in a Publisher Spotlight for The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Pick Up & Deliver Games! We also Spotlight History Trivia Game from Dyce Games!00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness00:12:30 - Spotlight on History Trivia Game: A Unique Twist on Trivia00:22:21 - Game of the Week: Archeos Society00:47:26 - School of Gaming - Publisher Spotlight - The OP 202501:29:52 -

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01:23:29

Episode 212 - Potions of Azerland, In Too Deep,...

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2025/03/28

In this week’s episode we'll cover Potions of Azerland, our Game of the Week, Discuss How To Know When You’re Too Deep In The Hobby in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Games That Feel Like a Simulation in a Good Way! We also Spotlight Enchanted Plumes from Calliope Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:11:48 - Spotlight: Enchanted Plumes00:23:46 - Game of the Week: Potions of Azerland00:49:25 - School of Gaming: How Do You Know When/If

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01:10:43

Episode 211 - Bohnanza: Dahlias, Gatekeeping,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/03/21

In this week’s episode we'll cover Bohnanza: Dahlias, our Game of the Week, Discuss Gatekeeping in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Powerful Abilities! We also Spotlight Intarsia from Deep Print Games and Pegasus Spiele!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:09:58 - Spotlight: Intarsia00:23:40 - Game of the Week: Bonanza Dahlia00:40:58 - School of Gaming: Gatekeeping in the Gaming Community00:53:05 - High Five: Games with Powerful Abilities

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01:18:17

Episode 210 - Pirates of Maracaibo, Hobby Jargon,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirates of Maracaibo, our Game of the Week, Discuss Hobby Jargon in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Multi-Use Cards! We also Spotlight Gnome Hollow from TheOp!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:15:46 - Spotlight: Gnome Hollow00:28:30 - Game of the Week: Pirates of Maracaibo00:47:26 - The School of Gaming: Jargon in the Hobby01:00:15 - High Five: Multi-Use Cards in Board Games

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01:06:48

Episode 209 - GAMA Trade Show 2025

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this week’s episode we'll cover the 2025 GAMA Trade Show and highlight some of the cool games we were able to play and preview.

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01:12:19

Episode 208 - Bomb Busters, Punching & Playing,...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/02/28

In this week’s episode we'll cover Bomb Busters, our Game of the Week, discuss Punching & Playing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from Hachette Board Games! We also Spotlight Books of Time from Board & Dice Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:13:41 - Spotlight: Books of Time00:23:05 - Game of the Week: Bomb Busters00:38:11 - School of Gaming: Punching and Playing00:52:44 - High-Five: Hachette Games

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01:31:06

Episode 207 - Nidavellir, Importing Games, Games From...

Game Schooler Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir, our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015! We also Spotlight Landmarks from Floodgate Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:10:46 - Spotlight: Landmarks00:18:56 - Game of the Week: Nidavellir00:38:56 - School of Gaming: Importing Games00:54:10 - High-Five: Game from 2015

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