Best Bgg Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 535 - BGG Hotness and Draft Update 1:11:32

22d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

It's that time again - let's take a deep dive into the BGG Hotness for June and into July and discuss what games everyone is getting psyched for going into the convention season. Plus, an update on the status of the BGA draft. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/regi…

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Episode 538 - Gen Con 2025 Preview 1:04:33

1d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

This week, we're taking a deep dive into the new games that will be available at Gen Con later this week, which we'd like to play and track down. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Notes: Roll for Review: The Anarchy Feature: Gen Con…

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BG10 #1040: 30 Jul 2025 7:55

1d ago7:55

7:55

ICv2 edition: Top 10 best-selling board and card games for Fall 2024By Remy Gibson

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My Snackrifice 1:04:58

2d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Episode 359 The Snobs discuss poor spelling, wasted welcomes, board game let downs, Superman (yet again), and who would survive trapped on a mountain. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group…

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#133: Cardboard Supercard 1:13:27

4d ago1:13:27

1:13:27

What if your favorite games went head to head in the larger than life world of pro wrestling? James is joined by Dylan as we assemble our Cardboard Supercard - fantastical matchups of some of our favorite board game titles that can only happen in our dreams. We'll also talk recent plays of Rise & Fall, Wizard, Art Society, and Reef Encounter. Enjoy…

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BG10 #1039: 26 Jul 2025 12:50

5d ago12:50

12:50

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 26 Jul 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 240 - The End of Games 32:38

7d ago32:38

32:38

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Codenames (the new version), Little Alchemists, and Look at the Stars. Then, we talk about games where players can choose whether or not to trigger the end game, and what we like or don't like about them. 0:00-Intro 0:44-Recent Games-Codenames 3:46-Little Alchemists 7:19-Look …

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BGA Episode 537 - Board Game: Face-Off or Team-Up?! 1:11:28

8d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

This week, we're tapping into the Voice of the Gamers to discuss games that would be interesting with coop modes (or coop games that would be interesting with competitive modes). Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Notes: Roll for Previ…

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The Parenthetical Pod 1:00:51

9d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Episode 358 The Snobs discuss podcasting over zoom, Superman, emails, and are longform board game reviews going by the wayside? Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook GroupBy Gaby Moraga

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BG10 #1038: 19 Jul 2025 12:35

12d ago12:35

12:35

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 19 Jul 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 73: Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Shea from RTFM 1:46:26

13d ago1:46:26

1:46:26

Shea Parker from RTFM joins Candice to discuss a variety of enticing Gen Con 2025 releases. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:22 Frosthaven Digital 00:08:46 Fresh Plays 00:09:50 TI4 - Twilight Codex Volume IV: Liberation 00:20:46 The Defence of Procyon III 00:34:36 Vantage 00:45:36 Spooktacular 00:55:30 Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play 00:…

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Ramblings of a Fat Man feat. Mark Besada 1:34:35

15d ago1:34:35

1:34:35

Episode 357 Gaby discusses his revelation of his favorite food, then dives into his thoughts on Splendor Duel. Followed by a spoiler filled discussion with Mark Besada of the mythos of Superman and its most recent iteration, Superman 2025. They express their individual sentiments around the latest cinematic offering, and while they appreciate the v…

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Episode 536 - Most Buck for Your Bang! 1:10:44

15d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

This week, we take a look at the games that have the most buck associated with a whole lot of bang—e.g. the big, expensive, massive, sprawling games that live on the top shelf of our game rooms but are still somehow worth it. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/regis…

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BG10 #1037: 16 Jul 2025 5:27

15d ago5:27

5:27

GTS Distribution edition: Top 10 best-selling games for June 2025By Remy Gibson

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#132: Riichi Mahjong 1:45:23

17d ago1:45:23

1:45:23

Riichi Mahjong! It's more than the latest DoaM phase, and Trenton joins James on the show to tell you why this lifestyle game is here to stay. Why is it great, how do you play in person and online, just what is happening in this traditional regional game, and how do you get in. We'll also talk recent plays of Votes for Women, Planet Steam, NXS, Big…

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BG10 #1036: 12 Jul 2025 13:01

19d ago13:01

13:01

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 12 Jul 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 239 - Midyear Board Game Tag 28:30

21d ago28:30

28:30

Ambie and Crystal got tagged by RollingReggie in his 3rd annual Midyear Board Game Tag, so we take the whole podcast episode to answer his questions about how the first half of 2025 is going so far in our board gaming! 0:00-Intro 0:34-Midyear Board Game Tag 02:02-1. What is your favorite game so far this year? 04:32-2. What is your most played game…

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Jurassic World Rebirth 50:30

23d ago50:30

50:30

Episode 356 The Snobs review the last Jurassic World movie. Also discussed: Jerry plays Space Base with children, Gaby plays Lorenzo Il Magnifico on BGA with adults, Rummikub and Gaby buys Splendor Duel and more. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/…

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BG10 #1035: 5 Jul 2025 13:55

26d ago13:55

13:55

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 5 Jul 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 72: Wacky & Wonderful Board Games, with Matthew from Room 51 1:03:57

27d ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Matthew Makak from Room 51 joins Candice to discuss board games with wacky themes. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:28 Fresh Plays 00:04:41 Escape Tales: The Awakening 00:08:52 Primal: The Awakening 00:19:15 Monster Hunter 00:21:29 Distilled 00:27:34 Star Trek: Captain's Chair 00:33:40 2-Player Abstract Strategy Games w/ a Hint of Theme 00:35:35 Kabuto …

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Episode 154: Finspan, Canopy: Evergreen, Unconscious Mind, Wine Cellar, TACTA, Sally Face - Before and After 2:13:45

29d ago2:13:45

2:13:45

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 154!! In tonight's episode we talk about a TON of games, as it's been a bit since we've last recorded. We talk a lot about what we've been up to recently, discuss the games, and then end the show with a cooperative idiom-based before and after game. Hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters…

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Episode 534 - Let them Fight: Andromeda's Edge vs. Dwellings of Eldervale 1:20:25

29d ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week we're pitting two heavy weights of recent gaming against one another, both with a similar design and common designer: Andromeda's Edge and Dwellings of Eldervale. Which is worth tracking down? Find out in our newest VS. episode. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademic…

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BG10 #1034: 2 Jul 2025 8:47

29d ago8:47

8:47

BGG Top 10 edition: Top 10 board games on BoardGameGeek, for 1 Jul 2025By Remy Gibson

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Fancy Dan and His Two Monitors 58:30

30d ago58:30

58:30

Episode 355 Gaby and Primary Guest Host Daniel Hughes discuss a myriad of ridiculous topics and also Maquis and Baseball Highlights 2045. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group…

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#131: F#!*ing Up 1:42:11

1M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

We've all done it before - F#!*ed it all up. Justin joins James to talk about screwing up the teach, screwing up your gameplay, screwing your neighbors, and how we deal with it, bounce back from it, and move on. Also recent plays of Conquest of Paradise, Toy Battle, and Up Too High, and much more! Enjoy the show! 00:37 Getting to know Justin 8:25 D…

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BG10 #1033: 28 Jun 2025 13:12

1M ago13:12

13:12

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 28 Jun 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 238 - Top of the Top 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Rescuing Robin Hood, Tiwanaku, and Holiday Hijinks: The Independence Incident. Then, we talk about our top 5 games that we've played that are currently in the top 100 ranked games on BoardGameGeek.com. Use our affiliate link to get Rescuing Robin Hood (or other things)! 0:00-I…

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Episode 533 - Best Bang for Your Buck Games 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

This week, we asked all the listeners for the games they own that offer the best bang for their buck - the games you play a lot, were inexpensive, or have additional value outside of just playing them. We got a ton of great answers! Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/r…

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Kids These Days! 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

Episode 354 Is customer service dead? Board game and video games IP crossovers and do they interest you? These questions are answered and more! Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group…

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BG10 #1032: 21 Jun 2025 12:27

1M ago12:27

12:27

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 21 Jun 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 71: "Thematic" Abstract Strategy Games for 2 Players, with Ruel Gaviola 1:26:10

1M ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Ruel Gaviola joins Candice to discuss abstract strategy board games with a hint of theme, that play well with 2 players. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 LFG Con 00:07:03 Ticket to Ride 20th Anniversary video 00:09:42 Fresh Plays 00:09:59 Conservas 00:13:16 Hot Streak 00:20:15 Hits & Outs (Baseball Highlights: 2045, Kaosball) 00:25:44 Typeset 00:30:0…

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BG10 #1031: 18 Jun 2025 6:25

1M ago6:25

6:25

Buzzlist edition: Top 10 most anticipated games, for May/June 2025By Remy Gibson

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Centerfolds, Bananas and Lessons Learned 46:16

1M ago46:16

46:16

Episode 353 The Snobs rant, rave, review, mention in passing and briefly discuss these things: Foundations of Metropolis, easy vs simple, the horrendous rulebook of Andromeda’s Edge, Stationfall, pro chimp or anti chimp, 1 gorilla vs 100 men, Bomb Busters, Altay, Enrique peels a banana with his feet, Shikoku 1889 and more. Enjoy!! Our Patreon: http…

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Episode 532 - Board Game Club: Terraforming Mars 1:10:33

1M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

This week, Anthony and Chris do a deep dive into all things Terraforming Mars, along with the listeners, in our first Board Game Club presentation. We rereview each of the games and expansions, hear your stories and feedback, share a few of our own hot takes and generally talk all things Terraforming Mars for much of the episode: Join us at the Boa…

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#130: Father's Day Episode w/ My Boys! 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

James is joined by his two teenage boys for this special Father's Day episode as we talk board games AND video games. We cover a lot of ground, from the new Nintendo Switch 2 and some of our favorite current videos games, into recent plays of Riichi Mahjong, Cash-a-Catch, Hot Streak, and Dominion. Enjoy the show! 1:16 Meet the guest hosts 4:09 Vide…

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BG10 #1030: 14 Jun 2025 14:56

2M ago14:56

14:56

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 14 Jun 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 237 - Time is of the Essence 31:12

2M ago31:12

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Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Lord of the Rings, Fate of the Fellowship and ONDA. Then, we talk about setup time - how it can make a game harder to get played, and ways to mitigate that time. 0:00-Intro 0:42-Recent Games - The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 9:18-ONDA 15:40-Setup Time 29:25-O…

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Episode 531 - BGG Hotness + Board Game Draft Update! 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Anthony is back this week with a big update on the BGG hotness, our board game draft, and all the amazing stuff on Gamefound that's calling for his wallet. Plus a review of Nova Era from Chris and previous discussion of Hobbit: There and Back Again (roll and write for the win!) Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of …

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The Airing of Grievances: Gaby Edition (BGG Spring 2025 Day 2...kinda) 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

Episode 352 At BGG Spring, Gaby has a bone to pick with Jerry about a text and scheduling. Also discussed is what conventions mean to Jerry and what they mean to Gaby and how they differ. Email your thoughts on these issues and any other questions, comments, grievances or general adulation to [email protected]. Our Patreon: https://www.patre…

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TRICKY #19: Tricky Goes to BGG Spring 2025 1:57:39

2M ago1:57:39

1:57:39

Derek & Drew headed over to the DFW Airport to enjoy BGG Spring Con 2025! Listen in as we talk Virgin Queen, 1830, Guards of Atlantis II, and many more! Enjoy the show! 0:00 - Opening Discussion 3:40 - Day One (Virgin Queen, Lepidoptery) 18:12 - Day Two (Liberty or Death, Tichu, American Bookshop, Prussian Rails, Ricochet Robots) 44:01 - Day Three …

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BG10 #1029: 7 Jun 2025 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 7 Jun 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 70: Unexpected Hits, with Eric from What’s Eric Playing 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Eric Yurko joins Candice to discuss board games that were unexpected hits. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 Video Games?! 00:06:20 Life Beyond Board Games Podcast + Table Scraps 00:08:57 BGG.Spring Highlights (Dogs of War, Guards of Atlantis II, Presages) 00:17:15 Fresh Plays 00:17:31 Zenith 00:20:20 Scream Park 00:24:44 Rivages 00:28:06 Clash of Cla…

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Episode 530 - The Top 10 Games on Everyone’s Shelf 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Chris is joined again this week by Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to discuss the top "owned" games on BoardGameGeek, what makes these games so lasting and sought after. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our first Board Game Club will featu…

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Star Trekking Across Wonderland for War (BGG Spring 2025 Day 1) 32:17

2M ago32:17

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Episode 351: BGG Spring 2025 In this episode the Snobs discuss to a variety of lengths and depths: Star Wars vs Star Trek, Star Trek Captain’s Chair, Corps of Discovery: A Game Set in the World of Manifest Destiny, Wonderland’s War, John Company, Moonrakers, Pax Pamir Second Edition and more. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join…

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#129: Con Talk - Punchboard Paradise Con 2025 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

It's Con season! James is back from Punchboard Paradise Con 2025 and joined by PP's own Tim to talk all about the convention and some of their favorites plays. Arcs Campaign, Combat Commander, Lowenherz, Elfenwizards, and Shark are among some of the titles that we got to the table. Enjoy the show! 1:24 PPCon Overall Vibes 10:50 Lowenherz 13:45 Magi…

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BG10 #1028: 31 May 2025 12:55

2M ago12:55

12:55

BGG Page Views edition: Top 10 trending board games for 31 May 2025By Remy Gibson

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Episode 236 - KublaCOOL 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sherlock: The Game is Afoot and EXIT: The Game - Family: 2 Escape Adventures. Then, we're joined by special guests Dracula and Elphaba to talk about Ambie and her family's time at their local convention, KublaCon! Also, it's our 9 year anniversary, so yay! 0:00-Intro 0:48-Anno…

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Episode 529 - Top Ten Dexterity Games 1:14:53

2M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Chris is joined this week by Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to talk about the top 10 dexterity games. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your commen…

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Well Rounded Gentlemen 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

Episode 350 Gaby and Dan Hughes discuss the struggles of weight loss. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group For merch: https://sirmeeple.com/collections/board-game-snobs For questions, comments or general adulation: Send emai…