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A show where four board game enthusiasts discuss board game topics, news, and parodies.

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What makes a board game “cozy”? Is it relaxing gameplay, charming artwork, peaceful themes… or just the perfect game to enjoy with friends and family on a quiet night?In this video, the Around the Board crew counts down our Top 10 Cozy Board Games! F... more

Around the Board is diving deep into water-themed board games with special guest Gruffus from @PuppetTabletop ! First, we take a look at Endeavor: Deep Sea and share our thoughts on the latest underwater strategy game making waves in the hobby.Then... more

In this episode, we take a look at Wroth, the new game from @ChipTheoryGames and share our first impressions.Then it’s time to “Play Shelf Trade” featuring Small World, El Grande, and Mission: Red Planet—which games are worth keeping, and which one... more

​ @SamHealey6 from the Flipside of Board Games joins us for an episode that gets… messy in the best way 😂We’re talking all about crappy games (yep, you read that right), starting with a deep dive into the brand new title Night Soil. Is it surprisin... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Healey
Board game reviewer/YouTuber known for Flipside of Board Games collaboration
Flipside of Board Games
Episode: Ep 82 - Sam Healey Talks Crap
Sam Healy
Special guest mentioned for Around the Board show
Board game content creator
Episode: Top 10 Board Games of All Time | Top 50 Conclusion | 2026
Ty Williams
St. Louis correspondent and board game enthusiast
Episode: Ep 66 - Top 10 Gen Con Games 2025
Shawn Holt
The designer of Last Week of Summer and co-host of YouTube channel Allies or Enemies
Allies or Enemies
Episode: Ep 57 - Last Week of Summer with Designer Shawn from Allies or Enemies

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John Theismann
Host of Around the Board (co-host/discussion)
Andy Barnett
Host of Around the Board; engages in banter and debates
Daniel Connors
Host/Co-host with varied discussion on board games
Kelly McLaughlin
Host of Around the Board; part of core panel

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Ep 84 - Puppets in Deep Water
Q: If there was only one game you could keep for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Players list multi-game choices, with the guest and others defending their picks, ultimately highlighting a mix of highly replayable euros and cooperative experiences like Spirit Island and Gloomhaven Family options, with Aquatica and Crossing Oceans in frequent consideration.
Ep 57 - Last Week of Summer with Designer Shawn from Allies or Enemies
Q: Shawn, what's unique about Last Week of Summer that players won't find in other games?
It combines a fun, nostalgic theme with engaging mechanics that involve manipulation of game elements like market trends.
Ep 72 - Andy is Wrong!
Q: Have you ever backed a game that you forgot you backed?
I've backed games that I wish I hadn't backed, but that's about it.

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What is Around the Board about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A board-game focused conversation show where a core quartet and rotating guests share candid banter, deep-dive into recent releases, and rank games by theme, mechanic, and personal taste. Episodes blend spirited debates, hot takes on pre-release titles, convention previews, and top-10 style lists, all anchored by playful camaraderie and a strong preference for social and strategy games. Highlights include enthusiastic previews of upcoming releases, year-end lists with strong dissent and humor, and convention coverage from Gen Con to Essen, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy nerdy enthusiasm, witty banter, and thoughtful game analysis. The format tends to favor fans of tabletop gaming culture, with frequent mentions of game design... more

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