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Bitewing Games Podcast

Nick Murray
Bitewing Games
Board Games
Reiner Knizia
Kickstarter
Allplay
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
Moytura
Hot Streak

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 Alex Radcliffe of BoardGameCo!

Check out the upcoming Kickstarter for Rolling Deep and Eureka:

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Nick shares insights and sneak peeks behind the creation of Bitewing Games' new Table for One Series — a line of solo games with oodles of content and vintage cartoon artwork. You can also watch a video version of this podcast episode here.

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Like they say... better late than never! (Nick apologizes for forgetting to upload this sooner)

Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) are put in the publisher hot seat with burning questions from designer Peter C. Hayward!

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Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) look back on 2025 and share their Top 10 Highlights of the Year as publishers and gamers.

Check out the Kickstarter for Gold Country and Totally Human.

Check out the Kickstarter for Mountain Goats: Legacy and... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Radcliffe
CMO of GameFound; online board game store founder and media/content creator
GameFound
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

Nick Murray
Host of Bitewing Games Podcast; involved in publishing and game development; central figure in industry discussions.
Joe
Co-host with Nick; appears across episodes discussing publishing ecosystems, marketing, and partnerships.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 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 Statesa month 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 States5 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
    Taiwan5 years ago

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The show is a strong resource for understanding how to run fair and transparent coverage.
Audience growth is helped by real-world anecdotes and mentorship-focused conversations.
Listeners appreciate concise, insider takes on contracts, royalties, and publisher–designer dynamics.

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Apple Podcasts
#52
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Apple Podcasts
#109
Hong Kong/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#146
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#162
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The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 10: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Alex Radcliffe (BoardGameCo.)
Q: How do you decide which content creators to work with, and what makes a collaboration successful?
Alex discusses prioritizing creators who can engage in meaningful, longer-form discourse about games, rather than just flashy previews; credibility, audience fit, and a track record of fair critique are valued over sheer follower counts.
The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 10: Publisher Hot Seat w/ Alex Radcliffe (BoardGameCo.)
Q: What are your personal goals for the future of your publishing efforts?
Nick shares a desire for Allplay to become a very large company with hundreds of employees, while maintaining product care and a gamer-centric focus even as they grow. Joe emphasizes sustainable growth, editorial independence, and maintaining relationships with publishers and creators as the company expands.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitewing Games Podcast

What is Bitewing Games Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on the business and community dynamics of modern board game publishing. Conversations frequently examine publisher–designer partnerships, contracts, advances, localization, and profitability, with practical guidance drawn from real-world publishing, crowdfunding, and distribution experiences. Listeners also get an insider view of influencer approaches, review coverage, marketing strategies, and how to navigate toxicity and trust within crowdfunding campaigns, all anchored by candid anecdotes from industry veterans. A noteworthy thread is mentorship, collaboration, and transparent practices as keys to sustainable partnerships and credible coverage in a growing hobby market. The tone blends critique wi... more

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