
Mark Johnson's occasional & opinionated podcast about family strategy boardgames
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 385 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGames | |||

BGTG 252C - Mark Madness 2026 (2nd Round [of 32])
1st round votes are in, now each successive round moves quickly—just three days. 2nd round voting due March 18 at noon BGG-time in Texas (UTC-5).
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Opener: 7 Wonders Dice Closer: Mark Madness 2026 (with Adam Brocker) preview - Register for free and make your predictions at challonge.com/MarkMadness2026! I've recently come back from a vacation in Germany. Once upon a time in this hobby, ... more
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As the host of a younger board game podcast, I really appreciate Mark’s experience with decades of games and gaming experiences. We definitely don’t 100% align on our game tastes but I find myself consistently drifting towards his tastes as I get more experience myself. Mark is an elder statesman in board games and a genuinely beautiful human being. I’m proud to call him a friend and, in a way, a mentor. Looking forward to the next 20 years, Mark!
Board games To Go remains a bench mark in podcasting, let alone board game podcasting.
Podcasting since 2005, Mark and his guests can speak with a sense of perspective on the hobby, a refreshing change from the many podcasts that focus so much on more recent games. Mark is a gentle host and his interviews often feel like a nice chat between friends.
Always a good listen but wish it was more regular!
I like the fact that Mark keeps this podcast simple, straightforward, and consistent. It's like an audio blog since he doesn't try to do anything more special than give his personal thoughts on games he's played and cons he's attended. I feel like I have a better sense of his tastes than most other reviewers, so I know what I'll think of a game based on his opinion of it.
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A personal and engaging exploration of family strategy board games, this podcast often features host Mark Johnson sharing his insights on various gaming experiences and reflections on the board gaming community. With an approachable tone, episodes cover a range of topics: from reviews of classic and new games to discussions about board game conventions and trends in the gaming hobby. The podcast is noted for its informal yet informative style, giving listeners both entertainment and thoughtful commentary on the dynamics of board gaming.
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Boardgames To Go launched 21 years ago and published 385 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Boardgames To Go include:
1. Adam Brocker
2. Jonathan Takagi
3. Eryn Roston
4. Dave Arnott
5. Davo O'Connor
6. David Perry
7. David Harding
8. David Corbin
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