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Going Analog Show

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The board gaming podcast where different industry veterans bring a game and a topic for the group to discuss. By Christina Ha, Dan "Shoe" Hsu, and Mike Zipkin.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes176Founded8 years ago
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Legendary video game designer Tim Schafer of Double Fine (Psychonauts, Broken Age, and most recently, Kiln) has been one of our board game buddies for years now. So we took advantage of that relationship and put Tim on the show, filmed right in Doubl... more

We were a little late in getting Eric Yurko from What's Eric Playing? on the show to discuss The American Tabletop Awards. But hey, these are 2026's winners and nominees...for games released in 2025. So who's to say when we should be covering these t... more

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Our industry guests pick the topic that they want to discuss on our show, and Josh Wood, designer of Let's Go! To Japan (and the upcoming Let's Go! To France), asked us if he can talk about "big decks."

That was an immediate "yes" from us, without e... more

Last episode got too heavy for us, so we're going super light this time around. Light games, party games...we have a dozen of them to chat about this week!

Chapters:

• Game pick: Vantage.

• Light/party games.

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Recent Guests

Josh Wood
Game designer extraordinaire; designed Let's Go! To Japan and Cat Lady; AE G designer
AEG (Avalon Hill)
Episode: 174: Big deck energy, Let's Go! To France (guest: designer Josh Wood)
Wythe Marshall
From Why We Roll; tabletop RPG design and business discussions
Why We Roll / Still Feet Studio
Episode: 173: A bunch of light/party games we wanna tell you about
Daniel Walleen
Best player friend from The Game Table
The Game Table (Instagram)
Episode: 172: Time to get HEAVY...with these new heavy games (guest: The Game Table)
Kevin Bertram
Founder and owner of Fort Circle Games
Fort Circle Games
Episode: 171: The educational value of board games (guest: Fort Circle Games)
Brent Beck
Founder/President of Grandpa Beck's Games
Grandpa Beck's Games
Episode: 169: Board games bringing people together (guest: Grandpa Beck)
Andrew Stiles
Designer of Wine Cellar and other upcoming games
Episode: 168: 2026 board games we've played...and are excited about (guest: Andrew Stiles, designer)
Candice Harris
Industry veteran and content creator
Kickin It Creative
Episode: 167: The 2025 Games of the Year episode (guest: Candice Harris)
Grant Lyon
Gaming expert and content creator
Grant's Game Recs
Episode: 165: The new age of great 2-player games, part 1 (guest: Grant's Game Recs)
John D Clair
Game designer known for titles like Mystic Vale
Independent Game Designer
Episode: 161: Autobattlers, card crafting, Mystic Lands (guests: John D Clair, John Zinser)

Hosts

Christina Ha
Host of Going Analog Show / Going Analog Podcast, active in board game media and community
Dan Hsu
Host of Going Analog Show / Going Analog Podcast, co-host with deep industry knowledge
Mike Zipkin
Host/Editor, co-hosting with Christina and Dan on industry discussions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Poor audio

    Why does this pod sound so bad? It didn’t used to. Over the last few months or so it sounds like it’s being recorded in a public restroom. Content is good but, man, it’s hard to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tdaning
    United States7 months ago
  • Fun board game industry insights with great guests

    Going Analog has been one of my “go to” board game podcasts for quite a long time now. Going Analog consistently has great guests that work in the board game industry and I find their insights to current game topics and trends very insightful. Shoe and Christina keep the conversation lively and entertaining. I highly suggest a listen if you love the board game hobby or just want to hear some fun banter! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danimatorx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Check yourself Christina ep. 124

    It’s still racist if it’s directed towards white men.

    Most of your listener base is white men.

    I realize it was a quick comment that you probably meant no harm by but had you have swapped ANY other “race” with white in that comment you'd been cancelled by your community.

    This is a very good podcast. Most episodes are worth your time and appreciated when they’re not pushing unfortunate political agendas. (Which thankfully is seldom)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pompadour74
    United States2 years ago
  • Such a pleasant talk!

    Hosts are very likable as they are knowledgeable about board games. Also, I just love this podcasts format, so simple, and it allows very interesting themes. Congrats

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WiseJazzer
    Mexico5 years ago
  • Excellent Board Game Podcast

    Title says it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wasz19001900
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests consistently bring deep expertise and industry insight.
Audio quality and production have been noted as areas for improvement by some listeners.
Format allows diverse topics, keeping discussions lively and informative.
Strong banter and approachable hosts make complex topics accessible.

Chart Rankings

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#146
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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Talking Points

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175: The 2026 American Tabletop Awards (guest: What's Eric Playing?)
Q: elevator pitch on Miley House?
Eric explains that Molly/Miley House is a semi-cooperative game set in 19th-century London among queer communities, with a societal pressure element and complicated choices about prioritizing personal safety versus community goals.
174: Big deck energy, Let's Go! To France (guest: designer Josh Wood)
Q: Tell us about how Let's Go! To France differs from Let's Go! Japan and what new mechanics you introduced.
Josh explains that France broadens exploration through region boards, adds a time-management mechanic on cards to simulate real-trip pacing, and prioritizes flexibility for new players while letting veterans chase deeper strategies.
162: Why we can't make board games in the U.S. (guest: James Hudson)
Q: What are the challenges of making games in the U.S. compared to overseas?
James Hudson discusses how tariffs and the lack of manufacturing infrastructure in the U.S. lead to higher costs and diminished quality for board games produced domestically.
159: Board game universes, cultural appropriation (guest: Jane Hoffacker, Incredible Dream)
Q: How do you see the cultural representation in board games changing?
I think there is a growing awareness and respect around appropriately representing cultures in games, though challenges remain.
159: Board game universes, cultural appropriation (guest: Jane Hoffacker, Incredible Dream)
Q: What are some of the themes around Kinfire Council and how do they connect to your brand?
We approached Kinfire very differently than a lot of other indie board game companies by creating original IP that can last across multiple games.

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What is Going Analog Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A board game discussion show where a rotating set of industry veterans join the hosts to explore games, design philosophies, and the evolving hobby. Episodes commonly pair a guest with a topic—ranging from game mechanics, publishing, and education to manufacturing and conventions—then fan out into hands-on insights, industry anecdotes, and practical takeaways for players and creators alike. The format often features multiple perspectives, a mix of quick game rundowns, longer design or publishing deep-dives, and lively banter, making it appealing to both seasoned tabletop enthusiasts and aspiring creators. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests, from independent designers to publishers and educators, which yields a broad view of the hobb... more

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2. Wythe Marshall
3. Daniel Walleen
4. Kevin Bertram
5. Brent Beck
6. Andrew Stiles
7. Candice Harris
8. Grant Lyon

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