Best The Routing Table Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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SaltPod 6 SaltCON Summer Review 31:02

8h ago31:02

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SaltPOD 0006, Summer 2025 Release date: June 30, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backstage pass…

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#88: It’s Giving Introvert: What Quiet Really Looks Like at Work 27:47

21h ago27:47

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We throw around the word introvert a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, I’m breaking down what introversion really is (and what it’s not), why we’re all somewhere on the spectrum, and how powerful it can be to know exactly what fuels your energy, and what drains it. We’ll bust some myths about introverts at work, talk through how…

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Meeple Nation 584: A Look At Market Games 1:03:50

7d ago1:03:50

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isode 584: A Look at Market Games Episode release date is June 25, 2025 Show Notes This week we in contrast with the open drafting mechanic we discussed the last few episodes, this week we are focusing on games that have and use a market, and how a market game is different from an open drafting game. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest …

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#87: When your nervous system isn’t on board with your big plans 31:06

8d ago31:06

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You’ve got the vision. You’ve done the prep. Things are moving. And then, without warning, your body hits the brakes. Not because you’re wrong. Not because you’re not ready. But because something in you still thinks growth means danger. In this episode, I talk about what it feels like when your nervous system isn’t on board with your big plans. Tha…

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MAKE SIT HAPPEN: June Lake Beach (California) 10:01

8d ago10:01

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In this 10-minute guided meditation, you’re invited to settle into the sound of water and memory. Recorded live on the shore of June Lake Beach, this track features the gentle tide and natural surf—a found-sound meditation bed from the Eastern Sierra’s alpine shoreline.Let the rhythm of the water carry you inward. Let the hush between waves soften …

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First Dispatch From the Feathered Road (U.S. Route 395) June Lake: From Ice Cream to Ashes 55:02

10d ago55:02

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Alexander Blue Feather takes us deep into the heart of the Eastern Sierras in this rich, reflective, and often hilarious travelogue. Recorded over several days during his solo summer road trip, this episode is an audio journal of wonder and wandering. From chipmunks and cold plunges in June Lake to the tender salt-and-peppering of his father's ashe…

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The Missouri River, Part 2: Channelization, Community, and Recreation 48:44

14d ago48:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we continue our detour along the Missouri River with part 2 of my conversation with Steve Schnarr from Missouri River Relief. In part two, Steve describes the process the Corps of Engineers used to channelize the river, how it changed the river, what we lost, and how some folks gained new land. He talks about a Misso…

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MN 583 Top Rated Open Drafting Games 1:02:11

14d ago1:02:11

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Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 18, 2025 Show Notes This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don’t own. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links t…

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#86: A Quiet Little Update 12:56

15d ago12:56

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Meet me on Cringe Mountain for a soft (and slightly nervous) reveal. This week, I’m talking about why self-expression can feel so weirdly hard, especially for those of us who process deeply, speak slowly, and sometimes get stuck between knowing what we bring… and finding the words to say it. If you’ve ever felt like your brilliance doesn’t quite tr…

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MAKE SIT HAPPEN: A Seat For Compassion -- Loving-Kindness Meditation 18:47

19d ago18:47

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n this guided meditation, Alexander Blue Feather leads us through a loving-kindness practice inspired by the grief-woven wisdom of Francis Weller. You’ll begin by grounding your body like a tree—rooted, upright, and open—before stepping into a visualization that invites you to face your own suffering with tenderness and compassion.With each breath,…

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Another Seat At The Table: On Self Compassion 22:02

20d ago22:02

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What if progress isn’t the point? What if your soul doesn’t move in a straight line, but in spirals and stillness?In this poetic reflection, Alexander Blue Feather reads from The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller and Rumi’s The Guest House, exploring the sacred art of self-compassion. You'll hear about grief, letting go of the “muscular agenda”…

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MN 582 Top Five Open Drafting Games 1:30:13

20d ago1:30:13

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Episode 582: Our Top-Five Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 11, 2025 Show Notes This week we are continuing our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we are hitting on our top-five Open Drafting Games Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us …

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#85: You’re Not That Special — And You’re Very Special ft. Gen Z Coach Sophie Hirst 56:38

22d ago56:38

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Gen Z quietly clocked what the rest of us are just now realizing: Success doesn’t have to be loud, linear, or soul-draining. I’m joined by Sophie Hirst — former Google senior manager turned Gen Z coach and founder of Workbaby — for a conversation that unpacks how a new generation (and anyone quietly ambitious) is rewriting the rules of work, visibi…

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Behind The Velvet Curtain: Broadway's Divine Drama 30:44

24d ago30:44

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In this weekend's special edition of Viral Mindfulness, Alexander Blue Feather invites you to step behind the velvet curtain into the sacred glow of Broadway. As CNN broadcasts George Clooney’s "Good Night, and Good Luck" live from the Winter Garden Theatre and the 2025 Tony Awards light up the stage, Alexander reflects on the electric drama—both o…

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Still Defying Gravity: Queer, HIV-Positive & 10 Years Thriving Sober 34:18

27d ago34:18

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“Elphaba wasn’t the villain. She was the spellbreaker.”In this powerful Pride Month episode, Alexander Blue Feather reflects on the moment Wicked became his lifeline. It was June 2003, freshly diagnosed with HIV, newly exiled from the Mormon church, and standing at the edge of a new life. Then Elphaba soared across a Broadway stage, green-skinned a…

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The Missouri River, Part 1: Geography, Ecology, and Human Impacts 58:01

28d ago58:01

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Send us a text In this episode, we detour off the main channel of the Mississippi River to get to know its longest tributary: the Missouri River. Our guide for this exploration is Steve Schnarr, Race Director for Missouri River Relief. We covered a lot of territory (like the Missouri River), so our conversation is split between two episodes. In thi…

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MN 581 Open Drafting Games 1:10:43

28d ago1:10:43

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Episode 581: Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 4, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our discussion of open drafting games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss. Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Become a Chanameeple Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios…

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#84: On Discomfort 18:19

29d ago18:19

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This wasn’t meant to be an episode. It was a voice note in motion — one I almost left in my drafts. But the week was loud. Two dream interviews on the mic. Big stakes behind the scenes. And that quiet discomfort that sneaks in when you’re expanding faster than you can explain. So I pressed record. No tidy insights. No plan. Just a reflection from t…

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Rabbit Rabbit: Interrupting Wanting With Being 16:08

1M ago16:08

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Rabbit rabbit! Welcome to June. In this heartfelt kickoff to the month, Alexander Blue Feather invites you into an intimate exploration of quirky traditions, grief rituals, spiritual recommitment, and summertime synchronicity. He shares the folk origins of the “rabbit rabbit” custom, begins a 30-day wake-up challenge guided by spiritual teacher Ady…

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The First National Mississippi River Day: Building Community Around the Big River 47:08

1M ago47:08

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Send us a text February 1 is National Baked Alaska Day. April 14 is National Ex-Spouse Day, but April 22 marks Earth Day. We’ve had these (and more!) national days celebrating things silly and crucial, but we’ve never had a National Mississippi River Day. Until this year. It’s long overdue. On June 2, we’ll celebrate the first National Mississippi …

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MN 580 May 2025 News Audio 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

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Episode 580: Meeple Nation May 2025 News - New Games, Announcements, & Crowdfunding! Release Date: May 28, 2025 Welcome to Episode 580 of Meeple Nation, The World's Okayest Podcast! This week, Nathan, Douglas, and Dave pull up a chair to the game table to dive into all the exciting news from the board gaming world for May 2025. We're covering a ton…

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SCPC - SaltPOD: SaltCON Summer 2025 preview. 25:50

1M ago25:50

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SaltPOD 0005, SaltCON Summer 2025 Release date: May 27, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backsta…

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#83: The Scenic Route to a Career That Feels Like You ft. Chloe Linn from Slow Self 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

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What if your most fulfilling path isn’t the fastest one? This week, I’m joined by Chloe Linn — the founder of Slow Self, a thoughtful online platform inspiring people to grow at their own pace. Chloe’s work is rooted in unlearning toxic productivity and embracing the slower, more intentional rhythms of life and work. In this conversation, we talk a…

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River to Table: Josh Galliano on Campfire Cooking 1:02:46

1M ago1:02:46

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Send us a text In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with accomplished chef and St. Louis area resident Josh Galliano. We talk about his path to becoming a chef and the family and cultural influences. He grew up in southern Louisiana near the Mississippi River, where he had regular access to fresh, seasonal products. Mostly, though, we ta…

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MN 579 Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games 1:04:01

1M ago1:04:01

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Episode 579: Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games Episode release date is May 21, 2025 Show Notes Meeple Nation discusses several games that include the narrative or paragraph game mechanic. Come join us at the game table and find some new and amazing games. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web…

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#82: If I Had to Do My Career Over (I’d Do This) 39:58

1M ago39:58

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What if you could hit restart on your career? In this episode, I’m sharing the moves I’d make if I were starting from scratch. From building quiet influence to getting senior leadership to advocate for me. This is what I wish someone had told me when I was trying to fit into a mold of being “extroverted, outgoing, out there” and failing miserably. …

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MN 578 Network and Route Building Games We Dont Own 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Episode 578: Network or Route Building Games We Don’t Own Episode release date is May 14, 2025 Show Notes This week we are at the final connection of our Network or Route building games discussion. All routes are closing in this episode. For those who may have missed it, network or route building games where players are establishing connections bet…

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#81: Get-Hired Energy ft. Hayley Dawson 59:42

2M ago59:42

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This episode is about the skills that actually move the needle: The very real, very underrated ability to be human at work. I’m joined by Hayley Dawson, founder of Let’s Talk Human Skills, who helps people develop the kind of presence, trust, and clarity that gets you hired, remembered, and respected, without faking it. We get into what human skill…

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MN 577 Our Top Five Network and Route Building Games 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

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Episode 577: Our Top Five Network or Route Building Games Episode release date is May 7, 2025 Show Notes This week we are at the middle point of our Network or Route building games discussion. Once again network or route building games mean players are establishing connections between points on the board or map. For this episode we will be focusing…

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#80: Mid spiral? Press play. 16:25

2M ago16:25

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You’re doing the work. Making moves. And still—the doubt hits. Loud. This episode is a soft landing for that in-between. A quiet check-in on ambition, identity, and what it means to build something slow, sharp, and real. If you’ve ever questioned your pace, your path, or whether you’re “doing enough”—you’re not alone. This is the part we don’t post…

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MN 576 Network and route building games 57:35

2M ago57:35

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Episode 576: Network or Route Building Games Episode release date is April 30, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our discussion of games that involve network building. The "network building mechanic" refers to the gameplay element where players construct and expand interconnected systems, often representing transportation, communication, and re…

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#79: Low-Key Loud: Speak Less, Be Heard More at Work 15:11

2M ago15:11

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If you're the type who'd rather think than speak, process slowly, and say “I’ll circle back” instead of jumping in... this one’s for you. We’re flipping the script on the idea that loud = powerful. Spoiler alert: sometimes, the quietest voice in the room is the one that actually shifts the conversation. We’ll break down what “low-key loud” actually…

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SCPC 0004: Ways to Buy and Sell Games at SaltCON 25:59

2M ago25:59

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It is time for the SaltCON SideCast. Episode 4. This week the hosts of Meeple Nation talk about the four ways to buy, sell, and trade games during SaltCON Spring, Summer, and End of Summer Events. There are four organized options, the no ship math trade, the virtural flea market, the game swap, and the in person flea market. Come join us at the gam…

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MN 575 April 2025 News 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

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Episode 575: Meeple Nation April 2025 News Show Notes Episode release date is April 23, 2025 This week we are talking about new games, new game announcements, new game releases and we also just had our HUGG-A-Meeple gathering. We may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too. Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON …

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#78: Unseen ≠ Unworthy: How to Handle Feeling Invisible at Work 12:12

2M ago12:12

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Do you feel invisible at work? Like you're doing the work, but no one really *sees* you? In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible weight of being an introvert in a loud workplace. Not being seen doesn’t mean you’re not worthy, but it *does* mean it’s time to shift how you’re showing up, in a way that still feels like you. I’ll walk you th…

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Blue Feather In The Desert Of Dementia: Journey Through Loss and Love 27:53

3M ago27:53

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In this deeply personal episode of Viral Mindfulness, Alexander Bluefeather shares an intimate reflection on the passing of his father. Recorded in real time as he heads across the desert toward a family gathering and celebration of life, this episode is a raw meditation on grief, memory, sacred moments, and the practice of presence at the threshol…

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MN 574 Movement Point Games 1:10:47

3M ago1:10:47

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Episode 574: Games that use movement points Episode release date is April 2, 2025 Show Notes This week we are doing a one episode discussion of games that use movement points as a movement. What are movement points you ask? Well, movement points regulate how far a player can move their pieces during the game. For example, players are given a specif…

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