Best Ben Maddox Podcasts (2025)

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5G4D Classics-Dan Thurot 1:22:23

6d ago1:22:23

1:22:23

In this classic episode Ben interviews the preeminent board game reviewer, Dan Thurot. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Ora et Labora 55:57

12d ago55:57

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In this free Battle Report, Ben and Steve play the classic Ora et Labora. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 Ep 549 - Red Mug Games Interview 1:16:00

13d ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Daniel Carter-Hope and Paul Williams join Richard to chat about making films, filming films, why the film industry has changed and why you should be spending time playing Haunted Heist. A spooky RPG about committing crime from beyond the veil. LINKS of NOTE https://www.redmug.games/ Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visi…

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Vangelis Bagiartakis 1:11:29

14d ago1:11:29

1:11:29

This week's guest is the designer of Fields of Green, Among the Stars and Hegemony, Vangelis Bagiartakis. We talk about education in games, philosophy and the decline of Star Wars...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Star Wars: Unlimited Imperial Assault Twilight Imperium Nemesis Santorini Become a supporter of this podcast: https…

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News Flash-Casus Belli 29:30

14d ago29:30

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In this news flash Ben talks to Martin Wallace about Casus Belli and the impact of tariffs. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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5G4D News-Can Agent Avenue win the Spiel des Jahres? 1:05:29

16d ago1:05:29

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In this episode of the news Ben and Steve thank some new patreon backers and answer some Qs. Also Ben talks to Christian Kudahl about his game Agent Avenue and whether it can win the Spiel des Jahres. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Fading Flag Episode 48:17

19d ago48:17

48:17

In this episode we talk about whether the tariffs will minimise America's influence in the board game world. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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5G4CoC-Episode 4-Asking the Questions 50:22

20d ago50:22

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In this episode the gamg head down to Red Mill Cafe and speak to people on the street. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 EP 548 - Don't Mention The T Word 1:59:29

22d ago1:59:29

1:59:29

A rather bursting episode where in times of spring an old man's attention turns to cutting the grass, thinking about worms, playing Worms and enjoying Worms. Plus the inevitable trying to learn games to play games to garner thoughts about games.01:00 Front Garden Sitters 04:00 Intro 06:00 Community Lawnmower 13:30 Chas and Dave Snooker Loopy https:…

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James Naylor 1:33:26

28d ago1:33:26

1:33:26

This week's guest is the owner of Naylor Games, James Naylor. We discuss truth claims on religion, train games and the pressures of being a small publisher...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Kingmaker Railways of the World Snowdonia Aeon's End The Mind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-gam…

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SETI [SAMPLE] 12:04

1M ago12:04

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Listen to full episodes here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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5G4CoC-Episode 3-The Search Begins 47:52

1M ago47:52

47:52

In this episode our crew formulate a plan to find the missing girl and head out on to the grimy streets of Weimar Berlin. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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News Flash-Steve Finn on Tariffs 27:44

1M ago27:44

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In this new flash Ben talks to Stephen Finn of Dr. Finn's Games. We talk tariffs and a change in direction. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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News Flash-Jamey Stegmaier on Tariffs and his lawsuit 35:31

1M ago35:31

35:31

In this news flash, Ben talks to Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games about the impact of tariffs on board games and his decision to sue the president of the united states. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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Frank West on Tariffs 50:16

1M ago50:16

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In this news flash Ben talks to the owner of The City of Games, Frank West about the tariffs and the challenges in production. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 Ep 547 - Andy Lewis - Polyhedron Collider 1:35:37

1M ago1:35:37

1:35:37

Joined by the delight that is Andy Lewis from Pickled Pepper Columbus aka Pokeybumwnk Collender aka Pneumatic Celeriac aka Polyhedron Collider We chat Airecon and Galactic Cruise and Accents and Games and Reviews and stuff. Things. I don't know. 01:30 Intro and accents 05:00 The Kingdom of Fife 09:15 Steam Trains https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/ 1…

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Harold Buchanan 1:14:41

1M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

This week's guest is the designer of Liberty or Death, Harold Buchanan. We talk about the energy industry, polemic versus history and running a game convention...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Empire of the Sun John Company Combat Commander Twilight Struggle Liberty or Death Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre…

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News Flash-C D Hunter on Tariffs 46:11

1M ago46:11

46:11

Ben talks to lawyer Colin David Hunter on the tariffs and their impliactions. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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News Flash-Jonny Pac on Final Frontier Games 1:13:20

2M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

In this news flash designer Jonny Pac discusses the situation at recently folded company Final Frontier Games from the perpective of someone who has worked with them Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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News Flash-Tariffs with Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Ben talks to Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild about the tariffs and the effects on the board game industry. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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News Flash-Board Game Tarrifs with Daniel Newman 23:39

2M ago23:39

23:39

In this news flash, Ben talks to Daniel Newman of Newmill Industries about the effects of the tariffs on a small, independent publisher. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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#Channel-Are We In A Slump 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

In this episode of the award winning #channel, Ben and Steve talk about sticking your nose in where it's not wanted(don't eat a German biscuit) and if board games are in a slump. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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Leiria Con 2025 Impressions 57:07

2M ago57:07

57:07

Ben and Steve go to Leiria Con and play some games. Where is Tabuletto though? Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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The Spielworxx Bulletin-Live From Leiria Con 2025 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

In this episode of The Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli are joined by Ignacy Trzewiczek of Portal Games and Arnaud Charpentier of Matagot Games. We talk Leiria Con and the end of the board game industry. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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Helaina Cappel 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

This week's guest is the owner of Burnt Island Games and Kids Table BG, Helaina Cappel. We talk about running two publishers, the trade war between Canada and America and working with your spouse...but which games did she choose? Support the show here Caylus It's a Wonderful World Endeavor:Deep Sea Cascadia Manhattan Project:Energy Empire Become a …

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Lord of the Rings-Trick Taking Game[SAMPLE] 21:47

2M ago21:47

21:47

Ben and Steve sit down to save Middle Earth. Listen to the full show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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5G4D Classics-Richard Ham 1:33:07

2M ago1:33:07

1:33:07

In this classic episode Ben talks to one of the pioneers of board game YouTube Richard Ham. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 Ep 546 - Airecon and Back Again - Harrogate, Gluten and Games.. 1:51:01

2M ago1:51:01

1:51:01

Richard and Luke regale their tales of Airecon, including cropdusting, meeting good friends and playing games for hours.. 02:30 Chef Dogs 06.45 Living in a world of Gluten 20:00 The Cairn Hotel https://strathmorehotels-thecairn.com/ 26:00 Galactic Cruise https://www.drandagames.co.uk/product-page/galactic-cruise Dranda Games 28:00 SETI https://www.…

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Jacob Schmidt-Madsen on High Gravity Talks 33:21

2M ago33:21

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In this news flash Ben talks to board game historian Jacob Schmidt-Madsen about the High Gravity talk about the lexicon of games at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin. Attend the talk by going to this link:https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/page/high-gravity-talks Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca…

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5G4CoC-Episode 2_Prince Constantinovich 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

In this episode of Call of Cthulhu our crew find a job from a mysterious Russian aristocrat. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Match of the Century[SAMPLE] 22:55

2M ago22:55

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Listen to the full show by going to https://www.patreon.com/5g4d and supporting the podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Fabio Lopiano 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week's guest is the designer of Merv, Calimala and Shackleton Base, Fabio Lopiano. We talk about working in tech, the influence of Cambridge in modern game design and working full time in the industry...but which games did he choose? Support the show here 6 Nimmt Agricola The Resistance:Avalon Colosseum Die Sieben Siegel Become a supporter of …

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5G4D News-The Nightsoil Ownership Show 1:24:12

3M ago1:24:12

1:24:12

In this episode of the 5G4D News, Ben and Steve welcome some Knights of Doomsday, thank new patreon backers and talk abut the first ever 5G4D convention. Also, Ben talks to David Harding form Grail Games about his new title, Night Soil and Corey Thompson about buying a part of Gen Con. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https…

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Data-Driven Success in E-Commerce with Jennifer DiMotta 52:04

3M ago52:04

52:04

Jennifer DiMotta shares how she went from biochemical specialist in the Army Reserves to scaling online businesses like Sports Authority from $50M to $250M. She breaks down what really drives growth: Smart, efficient operations Happy customers Data-driven decisions (not emotions) Plus, how platforms like Shopify opened the doors for everyday entrep…

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The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Balance Episode 49:00

3M ago49:00

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In this episode Ben and Uli talk about the balance you need to work in the games industry and if it can make you fall out of love with games. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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5G4D Classics-Scott Alden 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

In this classic episode we celebrate Board Game Geek's 25th Anniversary by interviewing the founder of BGG Scott Alden. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 EP545 - The Naked Hotel Etiquette Pre-Airecon Episode 1:51:02

3M ago1:51:02

1:51:02

Richard and Luke get together one last time before the trip to Airecon, discussing what they hope to be playing in Harrogate next week. The chat a bit about Star Trek Ascendency, Asterix, Poo Bags, and Space Gate Odyssey and Wyrmspan. And we swear a bit. 10:00 Dog Poo Warmth 13:00 Birthdays and Asterix 30:00 Altered and TCGs 32:00 Pokemon GO revisi…

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Greg Loring Albright 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

My guest this week is the designer of Ahoy, Greg Loring-Albright. We discuss the impact of gaming in a social context, how they express themselves as art forms and weighty topics like the correct way to make coffee...but which games did he choose? Support the show here Android Netrunner Pax Pamir 2nd Edition Galactic Loopin Louie A Deck of Cards Be…

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Woodcraft[SAMPLE] 15:03

3M ago15:03

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Listen to the full show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Every Day I Write The Book-Episode 2-Kill Your Darlings 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

In this episode of Every Day I Write The Book, Ben and Isaac discuss the fear of writing and also writing great stuff that you know you have to cut. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 EP544 - The One Where Ross Comes Back To Chat 1:21:39

3M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Ross Thompson is back and here to chat about all things marketing and keeping it fresh, up to date and relevant. Its always a delight to have him guest on the show and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did chattinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-thompson-52a0b844https://www.instagram.com/almostkirk/?hl=enhttps://bsky.app/profile/itsrossth…

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The Spielworxx Bulletin-The Political Game Show 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In this episode of the Spielworxx Bulletin, Ben and Uli talk about politics in games and what they offer to the gaming canon. Support the show here Visit Spielworxx here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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Matthias Cramer 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

This week's guest is renowned designer of Glenmore and Rococo, Matthias Cramer. We talk about historical games, being a professional and the fall of the Berlin Wall...but which games did he choose? Support the show here 1817 Descent Paths of Glory Match of the Century The Republic of Rome Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…

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5G4D News-The Hall of Fame Episode 1:23:08

4M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

In this episode Ben and Steve give new Patreon backers nicknames, inaugurate The Knights of Doomsday and Ben speaks to Scott Alden, head of Board Game Geek, about their new Hall of Fame. Support the show here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.…

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S10 Ep 543 Ben Maddox - Shouting At Clouds in the BlueSky 1:43:53

4M ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Two oldish men spot a cloud in the BlueSky. One of them starts shouting at it and the other, well, they join in. Joined By Ben 'Bluey' Maddox to chat about I dunno, things. Stuff. Writing a book. Social media, again. How games coverage has changed. Probably just trying to get into a fight really. Links of Note https://open.spotify.com/show/5oTgNtjJ…

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From Soil to Startup: How Tech is Shaping Farming with Josh Jeske 21:18

4M ago21:18

21:18

On this episode of the Biztape, Josh Jeske, founder of Terraform Tillage, shares how he created a technology that improves soil management and agriculture sustainability. Through his innovative app and understanding of soil compaction, Josh is already hurtling through the startup stages and talks with Brodrick about the successes and growing pains …

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Pauper's Ladder[SAMPLE] 12:38

4M ago12:38

12:38

Listen to the full episode here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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5G4CoC-Episode 1-A Dust Up at the Romisches Cafe 51:35

4M ago51:35

51:35

In this first episode of Call of Cthulhu our group meet for a morning coffee and are interrupted by some paramilitaries. Support the show here Visit Chaosium here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.By Ben Maddox

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S10 Ep542 - Seppy & Kaiser Cucumber's 3-Night Heist: Card Game & RPG 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Seppy is back again to talk about their latest Kickstarter, which is like herding cats to the vets, but on the way we talk about a few other things including accents and the perils of keeping farm animals indoors. Make sure you check out the campaign WHICH IS LIVE TODAY. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightinabox/kaiser-cucumbers-3-night-heis…

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Kai Jensen 1:15:34

4M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

This week's guest is Head of Production at GMT Games, Kai Jensen. We talk about getting games out of the door, development and grief...but which games did she choose? Support the show here Aquasphere Atlantic Chase Dominant Species: Marine Combat Commander Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday-…

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