The BoardGameGeek Podcast
1) Episode 79: New Host, Essen Tips + Games We've Recently Played with Nikki
Nikki Pontius introduces the new host of the BGG Podcast, Amanda Panda, tells you her tips if you go to Spiel Essen, and they discuss some games they have recently played. Introduction Board Game Geek...Show More
2) Episode 78: 3rd Anniversary + SPIEL Essen '25 Anticipation, with Aldie
It's our third anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to catch up on the past year and discuss SPIEL Essen '25 games they're most excited to play. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:37 P...Show More
3) Episode 77: Worker Placement Games We Love, with Starla from OFPG
Starla from Our Family Plays Games joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite worker placement games. 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:14 Fresh Plays00:04:44 Rebel Princess00:08:28 Escape from the Alie...Show More
4) Episode 76: Hot Takes on Board Games, Art, and Pickles?! with Kwanchai Moriya
Board game illustrator Kwanchai Moriya and Candice kick it for a super casual chat about games he loves playing in between beautifying board games, as well as pickles and board game art he appreciates...Show More
5) Episode 75: A COIN for Your Thoughts, with Rodney (Watch It Played) & Joel (Drive Thru Games)
Rodney Smith (Watch It Played) and Joel Eddy (Drive Thru Games) join Candice to discuss the evolution of the COIN Series and why they find COIN games fascinating, along with sharing some of their favo...Show More
6) Episode 74: Film Feeliings From Board Games, with Simon Ennis
Filmmaker Simon Ennis joins Candice to discuss his new documentary The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop, as well as emotions they love to feel watching movies/documentaries, and board games/board gaming...Show More
7) Episode 73: Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Shea from RTFM
Shea Parker from RTFM joins Candice to discuss enticing Gen Con 2025 releases. 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:22 Frosthaven Digital00:08:46 Fresh Plays00:09:50 TI4 - Twilight Codex Volume IV: Liberation00...Show More
8) Episode 72: Wacky & Wonderful Board Games, with Matthew from Room 51
Matthew Makak from Room 51 joins Candice to discuss board games with wacky themes. 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:28 Fresh Plays00:04:41 Escape Tales: The Awakening00:08:52 Primal: The Awakening00:19:15 M...Show More
9) Episode 71: "Thematic" Abstract Strategy Games for 2 Players, with Ruel Gaviola
Ruel Gaviola joins Candice to discuss 2-player abstract strategy board games with a hint of theme. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:51 LFG Con00:07:03 Ticket to Ride 20th Anniversary video 00:09:42 Fresh Pl...Show More
10) Episode 70: Unexpected Hits, with Eric from What’s Eric Playing
Eric Yurko joins Candice to discuss board games that were unexpected hits. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:46 Video Games?!00:06:20 Life Beyond Board Games Podcast + Table Scraps00:08:57 BGG.Spring Highlig...Show More