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The BoardGameGeek Podcast

Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

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Episode 91 - Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton - The...

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2026/03/27

Designers and owners of Urban Professional Games, Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton joins me to talk about the journey of getting Chicken Fried Dice from inspiration to crowdfunding. We then talk about 15+ Blank and write games that we enjoy. And share some happy moments with good food, good friends, good games, and a trip to Japan. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:17 Meet the Designers: Ashwin and Rob Urban Professional GamesCoin Flip Games00:06:24 The Journey of Chicken Fried Dice Chicken Fried Dice00:28:...

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70:33

Episode 90: Roberta Taylor - Canadian Board Game...

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2026/03/13

Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up with friends to game. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:15 Getting to know Roberta Taylor 00:05:25 Exploring the Canadian Board Game Scene Eric M. LangSen-Foong LimDaryl AndrewsChristopher ChungLuke Parnell - Kerf Cut GamesBryan Bell(Please note that not all of the designers were mentioned bu...

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69:15

Episode 89: Marcus Ross - New York Toy Fair - Roll...

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2026/02/27

Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots and wontons. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:37 Getting to know Marcus Ross 00:03:35 Marcus's Favorite Game 00:09:41 Marcus's experience at the Toy Fair in New York 00:26:33 Top 5 Roll and Move Games BGG’s Roll, Spin, and Move list 00:30:33 Thunder Road: Vendetta 00:33:39 Fireball Island: The Curs...

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Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple...

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2026/02/13

Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to always have on hand. Also, how much we love player aids. Then we discuss our top 5 games of 2025. Ending with how everyone should touch grass and bring baked goods to conventions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Justin's Journey in the Board Game Industry BGG Podcast Episode 30 The Fi...

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76:13

Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - His experience and tips...

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2026/01/30

Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, pitches, and sell sheets. Then we talk about 5 games that we usually will have with us, just in case. Then end with celebrating meeting people, other board gamers, and the next generation of gamers. 00:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Stiles 00:01:...

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75:58

Episode 86: Daniel Newman - Indie Game Markets, Trick...

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2026/01/16

Get to know Daniel Newman, board game designer and owner of New Mill Industries. We discuss the indie game markets that have been popping up at conventions over the last couple of years. They are a wonderful place to find unique games that only have very small print runs. And you get some insights on what the Tokyo Game market is like. We then talk about trick taking games that stood out to us from Japan and America. Some games might be hard to get but they might be interesting enough to you ...

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69:09

Episode 85: Going Analog- Goals not resolutions for...

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2026/01/02

Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly euro style games. And then Shoe gets a little sappy in the moment of positivity while Christina gets hungry. Let us know if you think any of these games are not euros and let us know your gaming goals / resolutions for the new year! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 Who is Shoe & Christina? 0...

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60:14

BGG Podcast Episode 84: Steph Hodge - Getting to know...

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2025/12/19

Let’s get to know who Board Gamer Steph is. We talk about our top 5 games that we love to bring to holiday or family gatherings. And let’s celebrate something that we are really excited about coming up in the new year. 00:00 Intro Board Game Geek - Holiday Gift Guide 01:19 Steph Hodge: Plays All the Games! https://linktr.ee/boardgamersteph https://boardgamersteph-shop.fourthwall.com/ 05:11 Gift Ideas for Board Gamers 06:51 Steph’s ...

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Episode 83: AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps - Why do we play...

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2025/12/06

eThe wonderful AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps, the owners of Violet Daisy Games, joins me to discuss why we play games and some of the games we played together over the weekend. Introduction / How we metGirls Game ShelfPivoting to the publishing side of the industryViolet Daisy GamesWhat do we get out of gaming? What compels us to play tabletop games?PhelpsConOur gaming highlights of the weekendCrokinoleElectropolisSurfosaurus MaxSail or Die (that Shark-Butt game)Ghost LiftBrian Boru: High King of ...

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Episode 82: Dave Luza - Spiel & Tabletop Games on...

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2025/11/21

Dave Luza of Luzapalooza and This Game is Broken Podcast joins me to talk about our Spiel experience together and games we love to play on our Twitch Live Streams. IntroductionOur 2025 Spiel experienceMy top 5 types of games I like to play on my Twitch Live streams with examplesAkropolisWelcome To (and Sagrada)Point Galaxy (and Final Girl)TargiThe White Castle Duel Dave's top 5 games he's played on his Twitch live streamsTrails of TucanaLetters from WhitechapelIsle of CatsCodenamesMy Cit...

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54:28

Episode 81: Jay Bernardo, Talk Conventions + Games by...

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2025/11/07

Jay Bernardo is back to talk about conventions we go to and games from Asian Publishers / Designers. Please note that this episode was recorded before Spiel 2025 but released after Spiel 2025. Introduction - Jay BernardoAnticipation for Essen and other Board Game Conventions we go toExploring Asian Board Games (Amanda talks about 5 of her favorite games from Asian publishers / designers and Jay talks about 5 games that were recently fulfilled from crowdfunding that are from Asian publishers/ ...

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Episode 80: John D. Clair, Card Crafting & Deckbuilders

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2025/10/24

Amanda Panda is excited to host John D. Clair, who shares insights about his upcoming game, Mystic Lands, launching soon on Kickstarter. Together, they also highlight their favorite deck-building games. Check it out! IntroductionAmanda welcomes John D. Clair to the podcastJohn talks about card crafting and and how he came to develop itInspiration for card crafting and being inspired by game components Kinetic design and how he uses it to solve ideas in his gamesHow he works on mult...

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72:41

Episode 79: New Host, Essen Tips + Games We've...

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2025/10/10

Nikki Pontius introduces the new host of the BGG Podcast, Amanda Panda, tells you her tips if you go to Spiel Essen, and they discuss some games they have recently played. Introduction Board Game Geek has a new Quiz show!Welcome Amanda as the new host!Getting to know Amanda: Her Journey into the hobbyTips for attending Spiel Essen: Board Game ConventionRecent games we've played and our thoughtsBig Sur from 25th Century GamesEndeavor: Deep Sea from Burnt Island Games and the Grand Gamers ...

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Episode 78: 3rd Anniversary + SPIEL Essen '25...

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2025/09/27

It's our third anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to catch up on the past year and discuss SPIEL Essen '25 games they're most excited to play. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:37 Pinball Happenings00:05:27 BGG Booth 4-J200 (BGG IPA Gameshop Online)00:10:38 Thank you for your support!00:16:23 Fresh Plays00:16:50 Vantage00:26:07 Startups00:32:48 Jungo00:36:53 Imperium: The Contention00:46:22 SPIEL Essen '25 Games We're Most Excited to Play00:47:22 Reflecting on our Top 5 SPI...

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97:15

Episode 77: Worker Placement Games We Love, with...

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2025/09/12

Starla from Our Family Plays Games joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite worker placement games. 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:14 Fresh Plays00:04:44 Rebel Princess00:08:28 Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space00:17:45 Castle Combo00:21:56 Antiques Ghost Show00:31:00 Worker Placement Games We Love00:35:33 Alpujarras00:38:05 Dilluvia Project00:43:20 Stone Age00:48:40 Whistle Mountain00:55:25 Cities (also mentioned Tower Up)00:59:43 Argent: The Consortium01:07:07 Creature Comforts01:11:2...

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61:24

Episode 76: Hot Takes on Board Games, Art, and...

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2025/08/29

Board game illustrator Kwanchai Moriya and Candice kick it for a super casual chat about games he loves playing in between beautifying board games, as well as pickles and board game art he appreciates most. 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:34 Fresh Plays00:04:50 Vantage00:10:11 Forest Shuffle + Alpine expansion00:11:55 Primal: The Awakening00:16:00 Quacks00:17:17 Kwanchai's Favorite Games00:21:38 Suburbia00:24:20 Agricola: All Creatures Big and Small00:27:16 The Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation...

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Episode 75: A COIN for Your Thoughts, with Rodney...

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2025/08/15

Rodney Smith (Watch It Played) and Joel Eddy (Drive Thru Games) join Candice to discuss the evolution of the COIN Series and why they find COIN games fascinating, along with sharing some of their favorites in the series...and getting each other hype to watch more anime. 00:00:00 Introduction00:06:23 TCGs + Gundam + Anime 00:26:36 Fresh Plays00:26:58 Fate of the Fellowship00:33:51 Tales of the Arthurian Knights00:45:35 Scape Goat00:55:30 The Evolution of the COIN Series00:55:52 COINsplain...

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133:41

Episode 74: Film Feelings From Board Games, with...

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2025/08/01

Filmmaker Simon Ennis joins Candice to discuss his new documentary The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop, as well as emotions they love to feel watching movies/documentaries, and board games/board gaming experiences that evoke similar feelings. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:40 The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop00:25:03 Fresh Plays00:25:42 Unconscious Mind00:33:05 Man-Eating House00:41:33 Nemesis00:54:45 23 Knives01:06:23 Film Feelings from Board Games01:18:19 Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein01...

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106:26

Episode 73: Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited...

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2025/07/19

Shea Parker from RTFM joins Candice to discuss a variety of enticing Gen Con 2025 releases. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:22 Frosthaven Digital00:08:46 Fresh Plays00:09:50 TI4 - Twilight Codex Volume IV: Liberation00:20:46 The Defence of Procyon III00:34:36 Vantage00:45:36 Spooktacular00:55:30 Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play00:58:01 Above and Below: Haunted 01:00:33 Diplomacy: Era of Empire01:01:47 Galileo Galilei01:04:17 Luthier01:07:40 Transgalactica01:09:09 Ham Helsing01:...

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Episode 72: Wacky & Wonderful Board Games, with...

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2025/07/04

Matthew Makak from Room 51 joins Candice to discuss board games with wacky themes. 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:28 Fresh Plays00:04:41 Escape Tales: The Awakening00:08:52 Primal: The Awakening00:19:15 Monster Hunter00:21:29 Distilled00:27:34 Star Trek: Captain's Chair00:33:40 2-Player Abstract Strategy Games w/ a Hint of Theme00:35:35 Kabuto Sumo00:38:10 Battle Dentale00:40:25 Magic Maze00:43:15 Dinosaur Gauge00:46:28 The Bloody Inn00:49:05 Shifty Eyed Spies00:50:30 Galaxy Trucker00:53:03 Cosmi...

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