Best Board Game Basics Podcasts (2025)

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The Podcast Ep. 26 NBA Playoff Picture: Contenders, Pretenders, and Wild Cards! 1:37:27

9d ago1:37:27

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Send us a text In this week's cathartic episode of The Podcast with Matt, Trevor, and Taylor, the guys pull a basketball ISO play on the airwaves, demanding the lane clear so they can each take their turn driving to the hoop... of complaints. Forget about highlight-reel dunks; this is all about airing grievances in their signature "Clear the Lane" …

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The Podcast Ep. 25 Fixing the Fixer-Upper: Can Matt, Trevor, Taylor and Poppa P Fix the NCAA? 1:18:16

17d ago1:18:16

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Send us a text Join Taylor, Matt and Trevor as they reminisce about their all-time favorite college athletes. Taylor throws it down with love for basketball legends DWade and D-Rose, plus the electrifying football prowess of Vince Young. Matt steps up to the plate with his admiration for baseball phenom Stephen Strasburg and the unforgettable, seem…

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The Podcast BONUS Ep #2 Pops Is Back! Elite 8 and Final Four March Madness Shenanigans! 43:34

29d ago43:34

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Send us a text Get ready for an in-depth basketball breakdown! In this second bonus episode of The Podcast, join your host Taylor Peterson and returning guest, Joel Peterson, as they dissect the thrilling Elite Eight matchups and set the stage for a monumental Final Four. We're witnessing history as all four number-one seeds have punched their tick…

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The Podcast BONUS Ep: Dad Knows Best? Sweet 16 & Elite 8 March Madness Predictions! 42:21

1M ago42:21

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Send us a text Hold onto your brackets, folks! We're dropping a bonus episode hotter than a buzzer-beater! This week, I'm bringing in my secret weapon, my dad, for a deep dive into the madness that was the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. We're dissecting the upsets, celebrating the Cinderella stories, and, of course, obsessing over our bel…

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The Podcast Ep. 24 NET-Flix & Chill: March Madness, Early NFL Free Agency and AD-vantage UNC 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

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Send us a text Hold onto your helmets and grab your brackets, folks! Matt, Trevor, and Taylor are back with a double dose of sports insanity! We're diving headfirst into the NFL's free agency feeding frenzy – who's making power moves, who's whiffing harder than a missed field goal, and are the 49ers officially imploding? (Spoiler: maybe.) Then, we'…

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The Podcast Ep.23 "Wives & Wings (Pt 1/3)" The Riders Quadrant: Scales, Swords, and Serious Smut 1:30:42

2M ago1:30:42

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Send us a text The Podcast Ep. 23 "Wives & Wings (Pt 1/3)" The Riders Quadrant: Scales, Swords, and Serious Smut Episode 23 is here, and we've finally unleashed the wives! That's right, the better halves are joining us for a three-part deep dive into the inferno that is Fourth Wing. In this first installment, we're ripping through the pages like Vi…

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The Podcast Ep. 22 FLYTE Plan: Sports Edition! Super Bowl Recap, NBA Post Trade Deadline, Way to Early NCAA Seeds, and More! 1:24:36

2M ago1:24:36

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Send us a text FLYTE Plan: Sports Edition! Super Bowl Recap, NBA Post Trade Deadline, Way to Early NCAA Seeds, and More! Get ready for some serious sports talk with a very special guest this week – my dad, Joel Peterson! We're diving headfirst into a jam-packed episode covering everything from the Super Bowl hangover (and who's to blame) to way-too…

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The Podcast Ep.21 We're Getting "Wet'n'Wild": Dry January Debrief, Super Bowl Showdown, and Luka to LA?! 1:32:32

3M ago1:32:32

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Send us a text Episode 22: Dry January Debrief, Super Bowl Showdown, and Luka to LA?! Welcome back to The Podcast! This week, Taylor Peterson, Matthew Lambert, and Trevor Priestley dive headfirst into the aftermath of Dry January. How did Matt and Trevor fare? Were there triumphs? Were there temptations? Find out in this revealing Dry January debri…

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The Podcast Ep. 20 More Statues Than Diane Warren Awards: NFL Divisional Playoffs and Jersey Retirements 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Podcast! In this episode, Matt Trevor and Taylor delve into some hot topics in the world of sports. We discuss the incredibly rare feat of deserving multiple statues and jersey retirements in different areas of professional sports. Can any current athletes achieve this legendary status? We also preview the thrilli…

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The Podcast Ep.19 Gridiron Greatness: Road to The Super Bowl, 'What If?' Careers and Matt's End of The Year NFL Awards 1:14:55

4M ago1:14:55

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Send us a text The Guys Are Back! Matt Trevor and Taylor kick off 2025 with a bang, diving headfirst into the exciting NFL playoff picture! Playoff Predictions & Hot Takes: Expect passionate debates as they dissect the matchups, analyze key storylines, and make some bold predictions for the road to the Super Bowl. Question of the Day: Backup Career…

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The Podcast Ep. 18 "Jingle Bell Rockin' Movie Draft" 40 Films, 5 Categories, 1 Epic Holiday Draft 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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Send us a text Get ready for a festive showdown! In this special holiday Christmas episode, Matt, Trevor, and Taylor dive headfirst into the world of Christmas classics with a thrilling movie draft. We've curated 40 iconic holiday films across five captivating categories: The Classics: Time-honored favorites that have stood the test of time. The Mo…

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The Podcast Ep.17 From the Court to the Course: All-Stars, Handicaps, and Listener Questions 1:19:05

4M ago1:19:05

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Send us a text The Podcast Ep.17 From the Court to the Course: All-Stars, Handicaps, and Listener Questions Matt Trevor and Taylor dive headfirst into the excitement of All-Star Weekend across all sports! We discuss our most entertaining All-Star games, debate the merits of adding stakes to every All-Star game (like the MLB), and share our thoughts…

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The Podcast Ep.16 From the Dinner Table to the Hardwood: A Thanksgiving NBA Special 1:14:13

5M ago1:14:13

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Send us a text In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Matt, Trevor, and Taylor gather around the virtual table to discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods and rank them in a blind taste test. They also delve into the latest NBA news and updates, discussing the early season surprises and discussing the biggest storylines to watch for as the season pr…

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The Podcast Ep.15 Midseason NFL Review, Revised Bold Takes and A Trip Down ESPNs Memory Lane 1:05:27

6M ago1:05:27

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Send us a text The Podcast Ep.15 Midseason NFL Review, Revised Bold Takes and A Trip Down ESPNs Memory Lane We are a little over halfway through the NFL season, and the league is more exciting than ever.... maybe. Join us as we dissect our the top contenders, surprise teams, and disappointing squads. We take a look back at our bold predictions, giv…

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The Podcast Ep.14 Beyond the VOL-iron: Golf, QB Battles, and NBA Champs 53:58

6M ago53:58

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Send us a text Get ready for a Tennessee-themed tailgate extravaganza (10/19) Join us as we dive deep into the world of sports with Taylor, Trevor and our special guests Joel Peterson and Drew Whitacre! In this episode, we'll tackle a variety of topics, including: Start, Bench, Cut: Taylor Dad shares his picks for Bill Russell, Larry Bird, and Paul…

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The Podcast Ep.13 KAT's Trade: A New Era for Minnesota Basketball. BOLD predictions, Early Finals Talk and Team Over/Unders 1:12:00

7M ago1:12:00

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Send us a text The Podcast Ep.13 KAT's Trade: A New Era for Minnesota Basketball. BOLD predictions, Early Finals Talk and Team Over/Unders Join Matt, Trevor, and Taylor as they brush the surface of the upcoming 2024 NBA season from the heart of Minnesota. WOLVES BACK. In this episode, we will discuss KATs move to NY and the impact it will have on t…

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The Podcast Ep.12 Fan the Flames: Game day Decorum, Daniels Delivers... Again and Matt's Tiers Through 4 Weeks! 1:01:01

7M ago1:01:01

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Send us a text The Podcast Ep. 12 - Fan the Flames: Game day Decorum, Daniels Delivers... Again and Matt's Tiers Through 4 Weeks! Join us for another exciting episode of The Podcast as we dive into the world of sports fandom, Commanders Football and the week 4 NFL tiers. In this episode, your hosts Matt, Trevor and Taylor discuss the delicate balan…

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The Podcast Ep.11 Unpacking the Commanders: a Rookie's Perspective! PRIME-Time in Colorado and Teams from Hell 1:09:15

7M ago1:09:15

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Send us a text Episode 11: Unpacking the Commanders: a Rookie's Perspective! PRIME-Time in Colorado and Teams from Hell Get ready for a wild ride in Episode 11! We're diving deep into the world of college football with PRIM and Colorado, and then taking a sharp turn to the NFL with a full breakdown of the Washington Commanders by our NFL newbie, Ta…

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The Podcast Ep.10 Halftime Heroes, Hungry Hosts and NFL Week 1 Recap 1:32:21

8M ago1:32:21

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Send us a text The Podcast Ep. 10 Halftime Heroes, Hungry Hosts and NFL Week 1 Recap Join Matt, Trevor and Taylor for a hilarious and informative episode as they discuss all things football! In this episode, they share their top 3 must-have game day spreads to impress your guests, recap the exciting first week of the NFL season, and discuss the ann…

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The Podcast Ep. 09 Matt's (Fantasy) Draft Day Deals, Preseason Parlays and Vikings Predictions 1:16:06

8M ago1:16:06

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Send us a text Episode 9: Matt's (Fantasy) Draft Day Deals, Preseason Parlays and Vikings Predictions Get ready for the ultimate football showdown! Join Matt, Trevor, and Taylor. Mostly Matt! On Episode 9 of The Podcast as they dive deep into the world of fantasy football and Minnesota Vikings predictions. Fantasy Football Draft Day: Whether you're…

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The Podcast Ep.08 Pressure Cooker: Glory, Gold and Costco Chaos 1:29:32

9M ago1:29:32

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Send us a text Matt, Trevor and Taylor take their podcast outside as they record their first-ever episode from the deck! Join them as they navigate the mind-boggling world of Costco. From bulk shopping bonanzas to questionable product choices, Matt share his Costco confessions. Plus, they'll break down the intense pressure of Olympic athletes, expl…

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The Podcast Ep.07 Food Flops (or Not), Fame, and Film: A Triple Threat 1:35:14

9M ago1:35:14

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Send us a text Matt, Trevor and Taylor are back in the kitchen.... kind of (and the sports arena) for another round of culinary chaos and athletic analysis! This week, they're diving deep into the world of weird food combos. With your contribution on Instagram, they'll be looking at some of these outrageous suggestions. From there, they'll be takin…

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The Podcast Ep. 06 Fried Food, Fast Fields, and Flag Football Conundrum 1:27:36

10M ago1:27:36

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Send us a text The Podcast: Ep. 06 Fried Food, Fast Fields, and Flag Football Conundrum Matt Trevor and Taylor dive into the deep-fried delights of the Minnesota State Fair, sharing their favorite fair food memories and ranking the newest, most outrageous culinary creations coming to the fair this summer! The Olympics are here. The guys shift gears…

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The Podcast Ep.05 Salt Lake Unicorns? Banner 18, Free Agency Frenzy, and did the Timberwolves punt or pounce on this years draft? 1:13:01

10M ago1:13:01

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Send us a text The Podcast: Episode 5 - Salt Lake Unicorns? Banner 18, Free Agency Frenzy, and did the Timberwolves punt or pounce on this years draft? Buckle up, puck fans! It's time to name the brand new NHL team in Salt Lake City! We'll throw out some name ideas and hear your favorites. Still buzzing from the NBA Finals?! We'll break down the se…

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The Podcast Ep.04 From Knoxville to Minnesota. Father's Day special Talking Hoops, Hops, Hurly & The Big Orange with Joel Peterson 1:04:28

11M ago1:04:28

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Send us a text From Knoxville to Minnesota. Father's Day special Talking Hoops, Hops, Hurly & The Big Orange with Joel Peterson This Father's Day weekend, we crack open a cold one with a very special guest: Dad himself, Joel Peterson! Join us for a fun-filled episode as we discuss: Dan Hurley's bold move: We dissect the decision of coach Dan Hurley…

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The Podcast Ep. 03 Jefferson's Rich, Lakers are Poor (in Coaching Choices), Can the Celtics Tame Luka? 1:09:46

11M ago1:09:46

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Send us a text This week on The Podcast, we're raising a can (of Hamm's, naturally) to celebrate all things Basketball and Money! * Justin Jefferson cashes in: We break down the record-breaking contract extension for the Minnesota Vikings' star wide receiver. * Lakers in Limbo: The coaching carousel keeps spinning in Los Angeles. Who will take the …

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The Podcast Ep.02 Field Goal Fiasco? Plus, NBA Playoffs & Grilling Matt 55:36

11M ago55:36

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Send us a text Buckle up! Episode Two of The Podcast with Matt, Trevor and Taylor! This week, the guys get down to business recapping the action of the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. They break down the last three games from each conference, the plays, the pace, and the players on their path to the championship. We're introducing a brand ne…

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The Podcast Ep.01 Minnesota Sports, Timberwolves Hype & NBA Free Agency 1:06:46

11M ago1:06:46

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Send us a text Minnesota Sports, Timberwolves Hype & NBA Free Agency - It's Episode 1 of The Podcast! Join Matt Lambert, Trevor Priestley, and myself on the debut episode of The Podcast as we dive headfirst into the, now, exciting world of Minnesota sports! Here's a taste of what we cover: A look back at the last 20 years of Minnesota sports: We'll…

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Connoisseurs of Carcassone 1:19:31

4+ y ago1:19:31

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In this episode HTBYKABG crafts creative and killer strategies for the EUro-Style Board Game Carcassone. Brought into being by Klaus Jürgen Wrede and Hans im Glück, Carcassonne is the second of the “Big Four” Eurogames. Relatively quick to play, Carcassonne offers plenty of catharsis, from the satisfaction of completing a project of your own to the…

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Backgammon Basics 1:17:49

5y ago1:17:49

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In this episode, Dan and John switch it up with a game you probably first heard of through your grandparents. Backgammon Basics covers a repertoire of useful backgammon terms and concepts, including anchors, builders, primes, blots, and more. Along the way, you might even figure out what a pip is.Resources:CheckerPlay website: http://www.checkerpla…

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An Introduction 9:09

5y ago9:09

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In this podcast Dan and John delineate their hopes and dreams for the series, setting the course for episodes to come.All featured music produced by George Shenusay and used by permission.By HTBYKABG

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How To Murder Time 213: It’s basically Countryfile 1:00:22

6+ y ago1:00:22

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It’s been a while because of things like actually needing to go walking to make the walking videos, but we are back and talking about Forza Horizon 4, No Man’s Sky, Lord of the Rings Online and Stellaris.By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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Soundcloud To Podbean Notification 2:32

6+ y ago2:32

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Today we just let you know that we have moved our podcast hosting to Podbean.https://boardgamebasics.podbean.com/We are on ITunes, Podbean, Castbox, Podcast Player.Please let us know if this is a problem for you.Email us [email protected] you for listening.By Patrick and Robert

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Episode 6. Guess Who And Sushi Go Party 23:14

6+ y ago23:14

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This episode we are joined by Mieke to talk about games she enjoys. We talk about Guess Who, Guess Who Card Game (Shuffle) and Sushi Go and Sushi Go Party.We also talk about our game challenge for the rest of 2018 and invite you to try one of your own.Please email us at [email protected] follow us on twitter [email protected]…

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How To Murder Time 212: Not Planescape 1:04:49

6+ y ago1:04:49

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This time Tim has been playing Torment: Tides of Numenera so we get to hear how great Planescape Torment was. Again. Jon has been playing Graveyard Keeper and we’ve both been playing more Warhammer 40,000: Killteam, but this time we’ve been playing both on the tabletop and online using Tabletop Simulator.…

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Episode 5 Trivial Pursuit And Battleships Card Game 31:40

6+ y ago31:40

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This episode we talk about Trivial Pursuit and the Trivial Pursuit Card Game as well as Battleships Card Game. We mention Run, Fight or Die: reloaded aswell Spiel Der Jahres awards and The Dice Tower awards.Patricks Dice Tower and our [email protected]@Boardgamebasic1 on Twitter.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/152730…

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Episode 4. Carcassonne, MindTrap And Angry Birds Card Game 29:38

6+ y ago29:38

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This week we talk about Carcassonne, MindTrap and Angry Birds card game.Please email in at [email protected] and tell us your top 3 board and card games to play as well as any feedback.Follow us on twitter at bgb@Boardgamebasic1By Patrick and Robert

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Episode 3. Scrabble, Scrabble Cards And One Night Ultimate Super Villian 29:54

6+ y ago29:54

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This episode we talk about Scrabble, Scrabble cards and One night Ultimate Super Villain on kickstarter.Patch talks about his Dice Tower and what is needed to make one.M 3, R 1, O 1, P3, E 1, J 8 and Blank.When we get 10 emails we will give our scrabble card game away!bgb@Boardgamebasic1 is our twitter feed.Email us at boardgamebasicspodcast@outloo…

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How To Murder Time 211: Killing in Teams 1:03:54

6+ y ago1:03:54

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This week the heat has got to us a bit and we can’t be bothered with games, so we talk about other things. We also talk about games because even that doesn’t seem to be able to stop us. There’s a roundup of the usual games as well as No Man’s Sky and Kill Team.By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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Episode 2. Monopoly And Monopoly Deal - 5:08:2018 6.23 Pm 34:31

6+ y ago34:31

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This episode we discuss Monopoly and Monopoly Deal as well as Catan and Kickstarter.Q1. You have won Second ....... in a ........... contest for $..........Q2. Name the 4 stations on a standard Monopoly board.Tell us your top 3 board or card [email protected] Patrick and Robert

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Episode 1 Uno And Boggle - 29:07:2018 5.40 Pm 28:44

7y ago28:44

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Basic chat about board and card games for beginners.This episode we look at Uno, Boggle, Board Game Geek and Exploding Kittens.T R N ER O Y SA B N FN C F [email protected] Patrick and Robert

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How To Murder Time 210: Disappointing crashes 1:02:45

7y ago1:02:45

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This week we have been playing Factorio, Danger Zone 2, Warframe, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius and Red Faction Guerrilla.By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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How To Murder Time 209: A song and dance number 1:02:09

7y ago1:02:09

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This time Tim has been looking at Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, Secret World Legends and Neverwinter Nights and Jon has been playing Aye Fair Lady, which is a musical point and click game with oddly catchy tunes and has managed to get his copy of Star Trek Armada working on Windows 10. As always there’s a video version available if you feel like wat…

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How To Murder Time 208: Remember when hard disks used to last? 49:09

7y ago49:09

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This time Tim and Jon are talking about the Hugo nominations this year, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor Marty, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Lord of the Rings Online and replacing broken hard drives.By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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How To Murder Time 207: Playing Games is Hard Work 1:01:22

7y ago1:01:22

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This time we’re talking about Shadespire, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor Martyr and don’t once comment on how bad a name that is, Quarantine Circular, Stellaris and Factorio. There’s a video version as well of course.By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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How To Murder Time 206: Other Chapters May Exist 57:52

7y ago57:52

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It’s all oddly Space Wolves this week with Jon playing Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach and Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf. They’re Warhammer 40,000 games but they don’t like to give that away in the names. Tim meanwhile has been playing the Telltale Borderlands game and Transport Fever The video version is available here…

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How To Murder Time 205: Hands Free Batmanning 58:33

7y ago58:33

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This week we’re talking about the first season of Telltale’s Batman, Secret World Legends, Battletech and Lord of the Rings Online. As always there’s a video version available over here if you’d rather look at our faces for some reason:By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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How To Murder Time 204: Even the non-retro games felt retro 57:57

7y ago57:57

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Here’s the times for the things we talk about in case you only want to see something specific. Neverwinter nights enhanced edition 0:40 Minit 28:45 Ultima Ascension 32:45 Star Trek Online 39:47 Video version of the podcast is available over at YouTubeBy Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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How To Murder Time 203: Sometimes games are dated when they launch 1:00:12

7y ago1:00:12

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This time we’ve been playing Planet Explorers, Polytopia, Might and Magic 7, Titanfall 2 and Yorkshire Gubbins. As usual the video version is available here:By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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How To Murder Time 202: This was recorded live for some reason. 1:00:43

7y ago1:00:43

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It’s podcast time again, and this time we’re chatting about Secret World Legends, Monster Hunter World, Factorio, Vermintide 2, Warframe, Lord of the Rings Online and Evil Genius. Can you tell it’s been a few weeks? Video version is, as always, here:By Jon Shute and Tim Dale

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