
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 | 279 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

In this episode, Michael and Doug share what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including winning contests and new game releases. They also discuss expanding into other parts of the hobby, playing Stupid Money/Smart Money Gencon Edition, and clo... more
In this episode, Doug and Michael do a thorough follow-up of GenCon. They dive into the show's headlines, along with their surprises, misses, and overall impressions.
00:00:20 - Welcome Back to the Studio
00:01:27 - Reflecting on Gen Con Experience... more
In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their Day 2 at GenCon! They discuss experiences in the exhibit hall, the Allplay new game announcements, AEG Big Game Night, and more!
In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their Day 1 at GenCon! They discuss experiences in the exhibit hall, the hottest games, and instant reactions to a great first day at the convention!
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My favorite board game podcast at the moment ! Funny segments and good discussions.
I like your new concept very much !
Greetings from Sweden 🥳
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
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A weekly, family-friendly board game show driven by two hosts who explore how games entertain, teach, and bring people together. Episodes span convention recaps, new releases, crowdfunding trends, and practical tips for playing with kids and students, often weaving in education-focused angles, publisher conversations, and community stories. The vibe blends enthusiasm with accessible analysis, delivering thoughtful recommendations, lively banter, and behind-the-scenes looks at the hobby's culture. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on learning through play, a welcoming, teacher- and parent-friendly stance, and a consistent appetite for practical, at-the-table insights alongside industry news.
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Board Game Radio launched 6 years ago and published 279 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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3. Paul Solomon
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