Best Bucket List Board Games Podcasts (2025)

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Bigger, Better and Begging for More! UKGE 2025 Wrap Up! 1:15:47

2d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In what felt like the blink of an eye, UKGE 2025 is in the history books! It's been a few weeks since the doors closed on the UK's biggest Tabletop Gaming Expo, but we're here to talk about what we loved, what we didn't love quite so much and what we're looking forward to in 2026! Craig heads up the discussion with Kay and Drew, and having recovere…

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Order Up! We Talk About Food Truck Race with Creator Gregory Alford! 34:59

1M ago34:59

34:59

Yes it's convention season, but we've still had chance to record a few 'non-convention' episodes, and here's one of them! Jay sat down to talk with Gregory Alford about his upcoming game 'Food Truck Race', as well as the trials and tribulations of launching a game when there are global tariffs changing by the day! Described as 'Overcooked meets Cat…

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On a Quest for the Perfect Expo-erience! UKGE 2025 Preview! 47:51

1M ago47:51

47:51

Can you believe it's almost time for UKGE again?! Yes in just a few short weeks gamers from all over the country, nay all over the WORLD, will be descending upon Birmingham for the biggest UK Board Gaming Convention of the year... and we'll be right there with them! In this episode Jay, Craig and Drew are joined by special guest Leon from Questiny …

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No Jobbers Here - Just Champions! We talk to Alex about Wrestling Game Get Over! 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

Have you ever been playing a board game and suddenly thought 'Man, I'd love to lay the SmackDown on this Jabroni on the other side of the table'? (What?) Well, here's your perfect opportunity! (What?) 'Get Over' is as close to lacing up your boots, throwing on a pair of trunks and dishing out Stunners, Tombstones and People's Elbows as you're likel…

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Building the Perfect 90's Computer AND Kickstarter Campaign - We Discuss Computer Junkyard with Dream Egg Games! 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

In this episode Jay speaks to Allan Pincus of Dream Egg Games, about Computer Junkyard; The Best Computer Game NOT Played on a Computer! Allan shares his story, from coming up with an idea almost 20 years ago, to bringing it to fruition with a very successful Kickstarter campaign! There is also some fantastic advice for people considering creating …

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Spinning the Spokes - We Discuss AI in Gaming with Mark Stockton- Pitt! 45:26

4M ago45:26

45:26

AI Art. A controversial subject in any walk of life, but especially relevant in the Board Gaming industry at the moment, as the debate rages on over whether it should be OK to release a game using art generated by AI. We chat to Mark Stockton-Pitt of Radical 8 Games, who was recently accused of using AI art when every single piece of artwork in Spo…

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Aire We Go Yet Again! Airecon X Preview with Founder Mark Cooke! 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

It's time for us to talk Airecon again, and for the second year running we've managed to secure the services of the legendary Mark Cooke to tell us all about AIRECON X We find out what's staying the same, what's changing, what huge events and guests will be appearing and, as always, whether we'll still be able to get some delicious poutine and hand…

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Not Your Average Lending Library! - We Talk to Mill from Dissent Games 38:18

5M ago38:18

38:18

A belated Happy New Year to everyone! We're back, and we're kicking off 2025 with an interview, having been joined by the lovely Mill from Dissent Games! We actually recorded this episode back in September of 2024, but we've been waiting for the right time to share it with you... and that time is now! We discuss the representation of women in Board…

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A Board Gaming Merry Christmas! We Talk Favourites from 2024! 1:12:49

6M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas everyone! What have the Bucket List Board Gamers got in their sack for you this year? Well, if you asked Nick, I'm sure you'd get a different answer, but what we ACTUALLY have for you is a bumper Christmas Special episode! Join Jay, Kay, Craig and Andy as they discuss the best games they've played in 2024! Turn on the C…

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Draw, Draw & Draw Some More! Interview with Gerardo Priore from Beyond Words Games 38:12

7M ago38:12

38:12

Yes we're back with another interview episode, and this time we're talking to Gerardo from Beyond Words Games about his induction title... The Strange Forgeries Of Mr. S.C.Rheber! We discuss the game, the inspiration, the origins of induction games, and quite pertinently, the role that reviewers and influencers play in the launch of a board game. A…

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Even More Spooky Scary Games to Play at Halloween! 51:01

8M ago51:01

51:01

Yes it's Spooky Season once again (sorry Craig!) and we're back with another 6 games to keep you on the edge of your seat this Halloween. From games that are scarily hard to get hold of, to solo offerings to enjoy as you hide from sweet-hungry children roaming the streets, we've got you covered in this years Halloween Special. We're serving up noth…

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The Bucket List Series - More Entry Level Games with Dan, Matt & Craig 33:24

8M ago33:24

33:24

The second in our flagship 'Bucket List' Series, this episode Craig, Dan and Matt pitch some more Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming, with Luke acting as judge and jury (but hopefully not executioner!) Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach,…

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Interviews Special - We Talk to Tossit, Hexor & Huff No More! 56:16

8M ago56:16

56:16

This episode we have a TRIPLE header of interviews, as Jay speaks to Tossit, Hexor and Huff No More! They discuss everything from where their respective games ideas came from, what stage of development they are in, what got them into gaming in the first place and what the plans are going forward. Enjoy! **Important Information** TOSSIT You can find…

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The First (and potentially last) BLBG Quiz featuring Huff No More and Molinarius Games! 45:07

9M ago45:07

45:07

Everybody loves a good quiz, don't they? Well, here is our first (and maybe even last) attempt at one, as Quizmaster Craig hosts a knock-down, drag-out brawl pitting Podcasters Vs. Publishers! Who will reign supreme after 4 rounds of devilish deduction? Find out now! Thank you to from Mike from Huff No More and Lee from Molinarius Games, please che…

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The Dragon is Defeated! Now it's Time to Split the Hoard! - Interview with Marc Kenobi 40:30

9M ago40:30

40:30

The Dragon has been slain, and underneath its lifeless corpse lies a mountain of riches the likes of which you have never seen. You shoot a glance to the other members of your party, each person covetously scanning the pile of goodies with envious eyes... then you dive in to claim what is yours! Split the Hoard is a game that plays out in those mom…

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The Bucket List Series - Entry Level Games with Luke, Craig & Jay 43:07

10M ago43:07

43:07

We thought it was about time we addressed the elephant in the room, and made sense of why we are called the Bucket List Board Gamers! The first in what we hope to be a long-running series, this episode Luke, Craig and Jay discuss their picks for Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board…

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Previews, Prototypes and Playtests... Oh My! 1:13:25

10M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode we've got our grubby little hands on not one, not two, not three but FOUR games that are yet to hit the market, and we're going to talk about them! We have played Risible Games 'A Cure for What Ails You', Schnarf Games 'Survive Alive', No Drinks on the Table's 'Divide & Conker' and Tablescope's 'Light Speed Arena'! Plus we're joined by…

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More Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Even Hotter Takes! 37:20

11M ago37:20

37:20

They're Hot... They're... not *SO* fresh as we originally recorded this episode in 2023, but they are by all means still very relevant! Join Luke, Craig and Dan once again as they get some more board gaming gripes off their chest, taking us into Hot Takeception with Hot Takes inside Hot Takes... Inside Hot Takes! If you haven't listened to our prev…

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Meow You're Talking! We Chat to Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel! 34:36

11M ago34:36

34:36

This episode we speak with Marco Pecota from Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, a miniatures solo/co-operative campaign game using the Unknown Paths system. Marco tells us about the new game, his past in the board game industry, how things have changed when it comes to publishing games and a whole lot more in between. Fans of 'Escape…

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Just One More Thing... The UK Games Expo Wrap Up Featuring Eric Lang! 1:29:12

1y ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Who's got an hour and a half to spare? Well, if you have we've got a bumper post-UKGE episode to help you fill it! This episode Jay, Kay, Craig and Drew discuss their experiences at UKGE 2024. The ups, the downs, what went well and what could be improved (in our humble opinion, of course!) Plus we have a special interview with renowned game designe…

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UK Games Expo 2024 Preview featuring War of the Worlds: One More Day! 47:28

1y ago47:28

47:28

It's ALMOST TIME for UK Games Expo 2024! This episode Jay, Craig, Kay and Jason (making his BLBG debut) are joined by Matt from War of the Worlds: One More Day to discuss what they are most looking forward to at the UK's biggest gaming convention. If you're heading to UKGE we also share our most valuable tips, what to do if you feel a little overwh…

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Pandora Celeste Emergency Protocol Initiated! We Talk to Mike from Guntower Games! 41:38

1y ago41:38

41:38

In Space... nobody can hear you scream! But they CAN hear us talk to Mike from Guntower Games about his current project; Pandora Celeste... and so can you! Pandora Celeste is a love letter to all those Sci-fi Movies and TV Shows many of us grew up with. From Aliens, to Terminator and everything in between, Pandora Celeste sees players work together…

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Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Hot Takes! 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned unpopular opinion? Well we've got three (potentially) infuriating hot takes for you in the first of a two-parter! This was actually recorded in late 2023, so some of the references to 'this year' actually mean last year now, just in case anything didn't quite make sense! Enjoy, and be sure to let us know if you…

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Back of the Net! We Talk to Vicente from Sunday League Games 29:12

1y ago29:12

29:12

On me head, son, It's a game of two halves, Park the bus, He was half a yard off, The referee's a... well, you get the idea with that! This episode we're talking about Sunday League Football, a game by Sunday League Games that is due to launch on Gamefound in just over a week (8th April!) We are joined by Vicente, one of the developers of this 'bea…

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Just the Two of Us... 2 Player Games Special! 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Grab your best board gaming buddy and get ready for some intense 1 on 1 action... that's right, this episode we're talking about the best 2 Player Board Games! Luke, Drew, Craig and Matt all pick their favourite 2 Player-Only board game, before rounding out a top 5 with one of their honourable mentions. Please Note - We thought this episode had bee…

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Aire We Go Again! - Chatting Airecon '24 with Founder Mark Cooke & Rodney from Watch It Played 49:42

1+ y ago49:42

49:42

Quite the episode title, huh? Yes, with AireCon Prime under a month away, we're talking about our favourite board gaming convention again! And this time we have the perfect people to shed some light on what this year's AC Prime will have in store; namely Mr. AireCon himself Mark Cooke, and perennial AireCon attendee and board gaming royalty Rodney …

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Airecon 2024 Preview with Laurie from SDR Games! 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

With March (not February!) fast approaching we thought it was about time we got ourselves (and hopefully you, our beloved listeners) hyped about Airecon 2024! That's right, Harrogate once again plays host to the 4 day boardgame extravaganza known here at BLBG as 'Airecon Prime'! Airecon provides the opportunity to check out what your favourite publ…

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Meet Your Table Flipping Champions... Airecon AC West 2023 Special! 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

42:56

Back in October three of the Bucket List Board Gamers headed to the brand-spanking new AC West convention in Telford! How did they find it? What did they play? Is there anything they would change? And most importantly, who won the Table Flipping Championship by sending their meeple the furthest, while also gaining the most table rotations and rolli…

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Spooky Scary Board Games - Our Top 5 Games to Play at Halloween! 1:05:02

1+ y ago1:05:02

1:05:02

It's Spooky Season and here at Bucket List Board Gamers we love a good horror-themed board game! We love them so much, we've decided to pick 2 each and pitch them to our fellow BLBG'ers, then pull together a Top 5 that we recommend to you, our lovely listeners! So pop out a bowl of sweets for the Trick or Treaters, dim the lights, grab your favouri…

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Spreading Our Wings with Wingspan! 40:18

2y ago40:18

40:18

In this episode we look at one of the big hitters in the board game world; Wingspan! Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games in 2019, Wingspan captured the hearts of the board gaming world with its easy to learn but difficult to master mechanics. The game's stunning artwork, provided by Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Natalia…

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We're Storming the Castles of Burgundy! 35:11

2y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode we're taking a trip to rural France once more as we look at 2011's Castles of Burgundy! Designed by Stefan Feld and illustrated by Julien Delval and Harald Lieske, there is much debate as to how this one looks versus how it plays! Quite coincidentally we're releasing this just as backers have started to receive their new and improve…

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It's Time to get Fired Up for Flamecraft! 37:13

2y ago37:13

37:13

In this episode of the Bucket List Board Gamers we implore you to grab some meat, toast, potions, leaves, gems and most importantly anvils, and join us as we discuss Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy and Lucky Duck. Designed by Manny Vega and beautifully illustrated by Sandra Tang, Flamecraft sees the players vying to collect the most points as the…

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A Feast for Odin... and Your Ears! 27:24

2y ago27:24

27:24

Braid up your beard, climb aboard your Longship and set sail for Valhalla with us, as this episode we discuss A Feast for Odin! A Feast for Odin is a points driven, worker placement romp through the life and times of a Norman tribe, these days more commonly known as Vikings! With multiple routes to victory, will you end up with a cornucopia of reso…

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Throwing Axes at Sharks... UKGE 2023 Special! 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

Now the dust has settled, the pieces have been packed away and most importantly everyone had a chance to look at their purchases, the Bucket List Board Gamers talk about their experience at UKGE! On this episode Jay, Drew, Nick and Craig discuss the event and the games they enjoyed playing, including Lorcana, Rome in a Day, Meteor Heroes, Blood on …

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Here Today, Carcassonne Tomorrow! 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

In our debut episode we kick off with the quintessential introductory game of Carcassonne! Kick back, relax, lay your tiles, place your Meeples and just have a bloody good time in general! We also discuss the numerous expansions and reimplementations, and talk about other similar suitable 'introductory' games for those keen to get into the hobby or…

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Board Games With My Besties feat. TV Shows, Driving, & Chaos! (with special guest: Jayce) 53:48

3+ y ago53:48

53:48

On this episode we are joined again by Jayce! We play a board game called “We’re Not Really Strangers”. It prompts us to talk about favorite childhood TV shows, our driving styles, favorite karaoke songs and much, much more. All in all we try to keep ourselves together and focused this episode but fun chaos prevails in the best way possible! Enjoy!…

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Conversations With My Besties feat. Boundaries, Interesting Words, & Fall Activities! 55:58

4y ago55:58

55:58

Welcome to season four of Mimosas With My Besties! We open season four with Erin teaching Shavaun how they go about ending conversations they want out of. This leads into a discussion about compassionate communication and establishing boundaries. Dani then joins the conversation, and we have a quick chat about pet parenting. We then talk about word…

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Summertime With My Besties feat. Treats, & the Heat! (Season 3 Finale) 1:01:35

4y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

We conclude our third season with a chat about (cue the music) summer, summer, summertime! In true Besties fashion we talk about food, more specifically summertime treats, followed by our opinions on hot temperatures (you’ll have to listen to get all the details, and sound effects). We share some of our personal summertime memories and discover tha…

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Adulting With My Besties feat. Our Proudest Moments! (with special guest: Jayce) 1:06:24

4y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

The newest addition to Erin’s Best Friend crew joins us for this final Pride month episode. We are so happy to be joined by the incomparable Jayce! We start the episode off by sharing the interesting story behind how Jayce and Erin met, followed closely by our thoughts on social media and social anxiety. We talk about our own experiences with perfe…

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Bucket Lists With My Besties feat. Joy, Food, & Relationships! (with special guest: KP) 1:02:18

4y ago1:02:18

1:02:18

We are happily joined this episode by Erin’s fellow Anomaly Film Festival co-founder and close friend KP! We deep dive into the subject of bucket lists, and even share some of our own bucket list items. We discuss things that bring us joy and Erin finds their way into an in-depth yet conscience tangent on what it means to be called “high maintenanc…

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Reuniting With My Besties feat. Pets, Cars, & Glamping! (with special guest: Amber) 1:00:34

4y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

This episode is filled with pets, cars, and glamping which can mean only one thing…Amber is BACK! We are so happy to welcome back our season one and two co-host Amber for a special episode! We chat about our pets, discuss our dream cars, and finally make our glamping plans! This episode is packed full of laughter and joy! Amber’s recommendations: S…

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Laughing With My Siblings feat. Movies, Memories, & Self-Care. (with special guests: Meg & Tim) 1:02:25

4y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

We are joined this episode by some special guests…two of Erin’s siblings, Meg and Tim! They talk family memories, go back and forth like siblings do and Shavaun gets the chance to dive deep into the minds of Erin’s siblings. Tim gives a glimpse of his “TED Talk” on the Matrix, Meg and Tim share some movie suggestions and Erin loses control of the e…

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Traveling With My Besties feat. It's a Small World 57:28

4y ago57:28

57:28

Come travel with the Besties! We share some of our favorite travel memories and travel tips! We talk about moments in our lives when we realized how truly small the world is. We momentarily become a Disney podcast while Erin shares their knowledge about Disney vacations. We take some time to share about supporting and loving friends when they are i…

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Hiking With My Besties feat. Kindness, Friendships, & Cicadas! 1:01:28

4y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Its season three podcast fam! We open season three rehashing the story of how Shavaun and Erin met, quickly followed by a harrowing story about the time Erin had to get rescued from the woods. Shavaun then tells the tale of a hiking trip her and Erin went on recently where they may or may not have gotten lost. We discuss the kindest thing anyone ha…

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Dating Is The Worst...Let's Try Another Hobby! (Season 2 Finale) 1:03:29

4+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

In our season two finale we find ourselves starting off the episode with a fun chat about hobbies or at least the attempt of hobbies. We then discuss our differing preferences for party hosting and Amber and Shavaun learn about the Irish Goodbye. As a group we lament about modern dating and Erin shares about frustrations they experience with dating…

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Some Best & Worst Things...With A Side Of Pop! 1:02:04

4+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Surprise! We mostly stay on topic this episode! We discuss best and worst food items and food related experiences, find ourselves on a minor tangent about soda vs. pop, we wax poetic about our dream homes, we realize how much we can talk about best and worst dates, Erin goes into detail about their worst dating experience (it’s a doozy), we discuss…

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Well That's A Powerful Episode...With A Side Of Sushi 55:23

4+ y ago55:23

55:23

In this both incredibly fun and deeply touching episode we start by sharing what superpowers we wish we had! Erin then gets us on the topic of sushi and with a smooth as cheese transition we each share deeply personal stories about moments in our lives when we felt most powerful. Astrology corner surprisingly is not forgotten, and we end on a story…

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That Time Erin & Shavaun Talked About Almost Everything! 54:03

4+ y ago54:03

54:03

In this episode the trio is temporarily down to a duo and we find ourselves beginning the episode with reflections on dating in a pandemic and ending the episode reminiscing about our summer at the lake. In between that Shavaun shares a harrowing story that involves a bug and a shower, Erin contemplates their experiences with college roommates, we …

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Courage, The Year 2020, Birthdays, and Pets! 1:02:12

4+ y ago1:02:12

1:02:12

We welcome season two in with a little bit of beautiful chaos! We reflect on the year that was 2020, share memories of past birthdays, get deep talking about courage, and find ourselves interrupted by our pets! Stay tuned to hear about Erin’s encounter with an “alligator” during their 21st birthday. Shoutout to all the Capricorns! Happy Birthday to…

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Honestly, What is an Adult Anyways? (Season 1 Finale) 59:37

4+ y ago59:37

59:37

How about we close out 2020 with a chat about adulting! What is an adult really? In this episode we discuss a complex topic with heart and humor. We start our chat with a mention of our preferred adult beverages, and then dissect our definitions of the word adult. We talk about how we handle communication and confrontation in professional settings …

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