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Bitewing Games Podcast

Nick Murray
Bitewing Games
Board Games
Allplay
Kickstarter
Reiner Knizia
Board Game Conventions
Game Development
Merchants Of Andromeda
Azure
Mlem Space Agency
Board Game Geek
Ticket To Ride Legacy
Container
Marketing Strategy
Leviathan Wilds
Quest For El Dorado
Innovation
Gen Con
Hot Streak
Moytura

At Bitewing Games, our mission is to create and share classy board games that bite. For hobbyist gamers, this podcast will help you to explore your own tastes in the hobby and perhaps discover your next favorite game that fits those tastes. For game designers, this podcast will offer you more tools to add to your utility belt and metrics to measure your projects by. Subscribe to our newsletter at ... more

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Latest Episodes

Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) are put in the publisher hot seat with burning questions from Kylie Prymus of Games Unlimited (a Friendly Local Game Store)!

Check out the Baba Is You and Party House Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/p... more

Nick (Bitewing Games) puts Joe (Allplay) in the publisher hot seat by grilling him with many questions about Allplay's surprising new product lines.

Check out the Baba Is You and Party House Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewing... more

Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) share their most anticipated games of Gen Con 2026 from other publishers as well as their own events and releases.

Joe (Allplay) puts Nick (Bitewing Games) in the publisher hot seat by grilling him with tough questions on Bitewing's hot new Kickstarter game, Rolling Deep!

Check out the live Kickstarter for Rolling Deep and Eureka:

www.kickstarter.com/pro... more

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Recent Guests

Kylie Prymus
Owner of Games Unlimited, a Friendly Local Game Store in Pittsburgh
Games Unlimited
Episode: The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 14: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Kylie Prymus (Games Unlimited)
Alex Radcliffe
CMO of GameFound; online board game store founder and media/content creator
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Episode: The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 10: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Alex Radcliffe (BoardGameCo.)
Peter C. Hayward
Industry professional, publisher-designer with extensive publishing history
Independent publisher, collaborator with Bitewing/Allplay
Episode: The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 9: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Peter C. Hayward
Chris Yi
Video editor and producer for The Dice Tower
The Dice Tower
Episode: Best Travel Size Board Games (Featuring Chris Yi)
Robert Hovakimyan
Game designer with experience in game development and collaboration
Episode: The Bits with Joe & Nick (& Special Guest Robert Hovakimyan) — Episode 3: Development

Hosts

Joe
Co-host of the show; long-running host with background in publishing and production.
Nick Murray
Co-host and Bitewing Games producer; central voice on publishing strategy and industry insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Like. You know…… like…. Like.

    Like is the word for the day. How many times can a person say LIKE?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hattie Anthony
    United States5 months ago
  • Great board game industry podcast

    Bitewing games are amazing, these guys really know what they’re doing in the board game industry and their podcast is awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moppet40
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent overview of new and old games!

    Always looking forward to new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    __Zim__
    Canada2 years ago
  • My favourite podcast for board games

    My go to podcast for board games. Short, concise, and very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yao Hui
    Taiwan6 years ago

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Fans cite consistency and helpful guest perspectives on publishing and marketing
Positive reception of concise, informative content
Audience notes the hosts' depth of experience and clear enthusiasm for board games
Listeners appreciate industry-specific insights and practical takeaways

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Apple Podcasts
#164
Hong Kong/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#230
Spain/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#239
Taiwan/Leisure/Games

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The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 14: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Kylie Prymus (Games Unlimited)
Q: Are retailer pledges in crowdfunding meaningful for retailers, or are they marginal?
Retailer pledges are a small but meaningful component for certain stores that want early access and credit, yet they are not the primary driver of a campaign's success; the value lies in bringing retailers into the ordering ecosystem early.
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 14: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Kylie Prymus (Games Unlimited)
Q: What do retailers think about promos and how should publishers handle them?
Retailers want promos to be accessible and well-integrated with shelf presentation, with a mix of in-box and post-campaign promos; overly exclusive or confusing promos can frustrate retailers; flexibility and clear communication are key.
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 14: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Kylie Prymus (Games Unlimited)
Q: What about marketing after a game's release—can there be a long-tail strategy, or is it mostly buoyed by big early campaigns?
Marketing after release is often about sustaining visibility through reviews, demos, and conventions; the value of long-tail marketing grows when publishers can continuously promote and support retailers with accessible content and opportunities for in-store demos.
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 14: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Kylie Prymus (Games Unlimited)
Q: How do you view the three-tier model now? Do you see it as antiquated or still essential?
Publishers and retailers are increasingly coordinating through direct relationships and curation, but the three-tier model remains relevant because retailers still rely on distributors for breadth and consistency; the system is evolving rather than disappearing.
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 11: Rolling Deep Hot Seat
Q: What makes Rolling Deep stand out as a long-term product—beyond the Kickstarter campaign?
The hosts emphasize the deep rogue-like mechanics, large variety of boss designs, and the potential for ongoing expansions and a strong solo-gaming niche, aiming for top positions on BGG and a lasting sub-brand for Bitewing.

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A producer-focused board game podcast that centers on publishing, marketing, and project management in the tabletop space. Episodes frequently explore how Bitewing Games navigates solo and multi-game catalog strategy, artwork direction, crowdfunding timelines, production challenges, and partnerships with designers and licensors. Expect practical lessons on contract structures, testing, staffing, and go-to-market tactics, with candid anecdotes from industry insiders and publishers. The show tends to blend behind-the-scenes business wisdom with genuine affection for thoughtful, well-produced games, making it useful for designers, publishers, marketers, and serious hobbyists curious about the mechanics of bringing games to market.

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