
Board Game Radio with Doug & Michael is a weekly tabletop gaming variety show. Join us as we explore what makes board games fun, memorable, and truly worth gathering around the table for — through casual conversation, stories, and a shared love of the hobby.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 259 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureGames | |||

Join us as we explore upcoming releases from The OP, discuss the balance between old and new games, and play a fun game of Troll or No with Andrew from The OP. We even chat about what games we'd play with the most unlikely of table guests!
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Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including new game announcements, discuss whether being terrible at a game influences our opinion of that games, and share the games we've been playing in the Monthly Game Roundup.
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Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, share humorous airport gaming stories, discuss upcoming game releases, and dive into thought-provoking hypothetical scenarios about game night dilemmas and game design. This episode of... more
Join us as we explore the intricacies of board game design, publishing challenges, and our personal shelves of shame. We delve into topics like game insert frustrations, industry insights, and upcoming game releases, all sprinkled with humor and indu... more
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I like the shows but please , for the love of god, stop with the fake commercials. I can’t hit my fast forward button fast enough when they start.
Recently finished listening to every episode these two have put out, and I can confidently say…
Get this in your earholes! This some of the most enjoyable board game content around with a strong focus on families.
Michael and Doug’s friendship is infectious and their enthusiasm for games and awesomeness in the hobby is unparalleled. Their discord is an amazing resource for gaming families, and they really are just a great landing spot for new and experienced gamers!
Michael and Doug are great! Their exchanges are informative and a lot of fun to listen to. They provide thoughtful insight into games and the gaming experience with great energy and enthusiasm. This is certainly a valuable podcast for educators (I’m a high school teacher who helps run our school’s board game society); I’d also suggest this is a unique podcast in the boardgaming ‘milieu’ (credit Mike Dilisio/Dan Hughes) that all hobby gamers might appreciate. I’ve really enjoyed going through... more
I had my own podcast about board games a while back, but it's success wasn't meant to be. After calling it quits, I was in search of board gaming podcasts that were close to what I was trying to do. To the point, concise and informative podcasts with their own uniques twist. Not just a group of friends who fill their show with never ending inside jokes and like the sound of their own voice.
Luckily, I found these guys, and although they are way more family friendly than my show was, the informa... more
Every week, Mike and Doug break down skills involved in a board game that they recommend. Educational concepts, skill-building, and difficulties are discussed, along with techniques to make learning easier and more fun.
Although the show can run a little long, the different segments that make up a show are all great.
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A warm, family-friendly board game show that blends practical game reviews with teach-through-play insights. Hosts Doug and Michael break down how games work in classroom and home settings, discuss educational and cognitive benefits, and share personal conventions, family game-night anecdotes, and buyer tips. Regular segments cover picking age-appropriate titles, navigating conventions, and sponsor plugs, with guests ranging from designers and publishers to content creators. The show often highlights accessibility, teachability, and the joy of gaming as a communal activity, making it useful for parents, teachers, and casual players who want smarter purchases and meaningful play.
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Board Game Radio launched 5 years ago and published 259 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 Board Game Radio include:
1. Chris Yi
2. Piper Kotecki
3. Eliza McCabe
4. Joe Hout
5. Manny Tremblay
6. Court Sakmar
7. Ken Franklin
8. Chris Leder
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