Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group
Game BrainA podcast about Board Games and friendship, and a real life board game group! Join us every week for an in-depth look at the board gaming hobby, including board game news, reviews and much, much more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 268 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesGames | |||
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Ben, Trey, and Paul break down recent plays of Railway Boom and Dogs of War.
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Ben, Jordan, and Paul convene in their coziest garb to talk about the coziest game of a very cozy 2026: Nippon Zaibatsu! Well, cozy except for all the vicious area control and internal sobbing. We're talking about all the changes to the OG Nippon fr... more
Matt, Paul and Jordan put on their wetsuits and dive into Feya's Swamp. Do you see what I did there? Dive into. Wetsuits. That's right, it's a swamp joke, ya'll.
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- Favorite board game podcast
Always a super fun discussion with a rotating cast of lovable nerds you can tell are actually friends
Apple Podcasts5Ring Them Citadels
United States23 days ago - Want to love it , but…
Insightful commentary, a good mix of personalities, and a nice free-wheeling, conversational tone. Game Brain would probably be my favorite board gaming podcast if the team was more focused and considerate of their audience. They’re listed as a weekly podcast but commonly skip posting without a word of warning to listeners. They also go on for far too long at times about off-topic items. One episode included more than a half hour of discussion about a little known reality tv show. Even when they... more
Apple Podcasts3tdaningUnited States3 years ago - Interesting and Great podcast
Appreciate their insight on games and they are very good at writing and articulating their thoughts in an interesting manner.
I don’t feel they talk about politics too much. Anyone who feels the podcast is too political can just grow up or shut up.
Apple Podcasts5Kigai17United States4 years ago - Ben, Paul and Candice - The Best!
Love when these three are on the pod. More please!
Apple Podcasts5dcarden24United States4 years ago - The Game is the thing
Out of desperate boredom and panic I purchased a board game called Carcassone in April of 2020. Within months I was on the prowl for more games, dreaming of a future when I could be in a room with people, moving cardboard, plastic and wood around and engaging in mental and social exercise. I searched for content all over, often cringing at the lack of thought and care in the presentation of content creators in the board game world. Then I found Game Brain. The first thing I noticed was the eleg... more
Apple Podcasts5Alternative MilksUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #136 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #194 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  Germany/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  France/Leisure/Games |
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A rotating group of board-game enthusiasts discusses a wide range of hobby topics, from in-depth reviews of heavy Euros to lighter party games, all while weaving personal anecdotes, play sessions, and community dynamics into each episode. The conversations frequently explore game design, mechanics, and strategic decisions, and the group often touches on broader topics like accessibility, inclusivity, and the social aspects of gaming. A standout element is the long-form, multi-voice format that features diverse perspectives from regular participants, guest hosts, and recurring contributors, making it feel like a lively game night with thoughtful takeaways for both newcomers and seasoned players.
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this podcast launched 7 years ago and published 268 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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1. David Gillison
2. Paul Sotaccio
3. Chris Bussey
4. Drew Conley
5. Ken Kuhn
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