
My Favorite Games Podcast
1) 028: Bonsart Bokel
Bonsart Bokel is passionate about building imaginative worlds and fostering creative collaboration. In this episode, he and Gelb discuss the origins and vision of the Association of Ishtar series, the...Show More
2) Matt Pini: Dimm City RPG
Matt Pini from Dimm City RPG is passionate about building imaginative worlds and fostering creative collaboration. In this episode, he and Gelb discuss the origins and vision of Dimm City RPG, the imp...Show More
3) Alexander Goldman: Inventures
Alexander Goldman from Inventures just loves Wingspan. In this episode, he and Gelb discuss game design lessons, stretching play beyond the rules, and creating his own improv-storytelling game. You ca...Show More
4) 025: Chris Backe, Entro Games
Chris Backe really loves Star Realms. In this episode, Gelb learns all about Chris's journey as a digital nomad game designer, the balance between theme and mechanics, and the importance of choosing y...Show More
5) 024: Nicole Amato
Nicole Amato really loves Crokinole. In this episode, Gelb learns all about their journey into game design, their experiences with grief, and how Kickstarter plays a pivotal role in game development. ...Show More
6) 023: Mathue Ryann, Envy Born Games
Mathue Ryann from EnvyBorn Games just loves Quacks of Quedlinburg. In this episode, Gelb learns all about game design vs. development, accessibility in games, and the intricacies of pitching to publis...Show More
7) 022: John Carimando, Gamey GamingTogether
John Carimando really loves Carcassonne, and in this episode, Gelb learns all about how this classic game shaped John’s design philosophy. They dive into the transition from being a player to a design...Show More
8) 21: Tim O'Brien, Chaotic Great
Tim O'Brien from Chaotic Great truly loves the Star Wars Living Card Game. In this episode, Gelb learns all about Tim’s journey into game design, the appeal and challenges of living card games, and th...Show More
9) 020: David Hadden, Orthane Productions
Dave Hadden from Orthane Productions really loves Dungeons and Dragons. In this episode, Gelb learns all about the appeal of D&D, the creative process behind designing a game rooted in ancient Egyptia...Show More
10) 019: Bryan Brammer, Tangerine Games
Bryan Brammer from Tangerine Games really enjoys the board game version Anno 1800. In this episode, Gelb learns all about the art of game design, the publishing journey, and pitching strategies. They ...Show More