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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 monthlyEpisodes186Founded8 years ago
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Our guest this week has been making games for a decade and a half now. In recent years, however, he's been working with a lot of licenses such as the WWE, Scooby-Doo, and Dungeons & Dragons.

He's parlayed that experience into running his own company... more

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Board game design and board game publishing couldn't be more different (other than sharing a common descriptor in "board game"). One requires creativity and knowledge or experience in game theory. The other is just plain business: logistics, budgets,... more

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The guy in charge of art for publisher Allplay has some strong opinions about...art. How does his company pick what art and which artists go with which games? Who are the artists he loves working with, who's on his wishlist, and what happened to make... more

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Everywhere we look, there are sequels and remakes of some older (and some not-so-old) classics. We're suckers for super deluxe beautified versions of, say, The Gang, and we're loving the latest in franchises like King of Tokyo. We played a bunch of t... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Cormier
Game designer and publisher with 15 years of experience designing games
Off The Page Games
Episode: 186: Working with IPs - challenges and lessons learned (guest: Jay Cormier, Off The Page)
Emily Vincent
Board game designer and founder of Pink Hawk Games
Pink Hawk Games
Episode: 185: Life as a board game designer-turned-publisher (guest: Emily Vincent, Pink Hawk Games)
Joe Wiggins
COO of Allplay
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Episode: 184: Board game art and artists: The good and the bad (guest: Joe Wiggins, Allplay)
Rob Daviau
Co-founder of Restoration Games and game designer known for legacy games
Restoration Games
Episode: 182: Reviving older, classic board games (guest: Rob Daviau)
Paula Deming
Actress, content creator; frequent convention attendee and game show participant
Episode: 181: The top board game conventions (and what they offer) (guest: Paula Deming)
Taylor Reiner
Host of Taylor's Trick-Taking Table on YouTube
Taylor's Trick-Taking Table
Episode: 178: 7 new, different, and weird trick-taking games to check out (guest: Taylor's Trick-Taking Table)
Henry Stenhouse
Senior editor at restart.run, Going Analog contributor
restart.run
Episode: 177: All the interesting bits from the 2026 UK Games Expo
Tim Schafer
Founder of Double Fine Productions
Double Fine Productions
Episode: 176: Making board games is harder than making video games (guest: Tim Schafer, Double Fine)
Eric Yurko
Organizer of the American Tabletop Awards, content creator behind What's Eric Playing?
American Tabletop Awards
Episode: 175: The 2026 American Tabletop Awards (guest: What's Eric Playing?)

Hosts

Christina Ha
Host of Going Analog Show
Dan Hsu
Co-host of Going Analog Show (also known as Shoe)
Mike Zipkin
Editor/Producer and host

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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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 States3 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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Listener feedback praises actionable insights for creators and sponsors.
Good depth on board game topics with accessible explanations.
Engaging host banter and strong guest lineups.
Production quality is solid and topics stay varied.
Audience notes strong guest expertise and thoughtful industry context.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#73
South Korea/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#112
New Zealand/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#185
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

186: Working with IPs - challenges and lessons learned (guest: Jay Cormier, Off The Page)
Q: As a freelancer, before we get into you working with IPs as a publisher, but as a freelancer, are you shielded from a lot of the back and forths with the IP holder? Is that more the publisher who's doing that? Or do you also have to get pretty involved with the IP holder?
He says freelance designers usually work through the publisher rather than directly with the IP holder. Publishers provide creative guidelines, such as exact color specifications or lists of actions a character may not perform.
186: Working with IPs - challenges and lessons learned (guest: Jay Cormier, Off The Page)
Q: How much media do you consume? Normally, are you already like, I like this property when it's being proposed, or there's some where you're like, I have to do more research on it, or what's that like for you?
Cormier says he already knows and likes many properties, but for others he researches them extensively. For Core Discovery, he read the full Manifest Destiny comic after it was recommended, while other projects required less research when their game concepts did not depend on plot details.
185: Life as a board game designer-turned-publisher (guest: Emily Vincent, Pink Hawk Games)
Q: When you cross that threshold, you're like, okay, I made that decision. I'm going to go be a publisher now. What did anything catch you off guard?
Vincent says business administration and tasks took longer than expected, but the biggest surprise was decision fatigue: she alone had to choose everything from card materials to packaging while managing ongoing anxiety about the Kickstarter.
185: Life as a board game designer-turned-publisher (guest: Emily Vincent, Pink Hawk Games)
Q: What stood out for you for this game to be like the first game that you're signing that you didn't design for your company?
Vincent liked Super Chonk's simple, delightful core loop, its playful meowing mechanic and the strategic depth involved in reading other players. It also fit Pink Hawk Games' aim of pairing whimsical themes with meaningful decisions.
184: Board game art and artists: The good and the bad (guest: Joe Wiggins, Allplay)
Q: What goes into the process of selecting an artist for a game at Allplay?
Allplay emphasizes pairing the game's theme and vibe with an artist who can bring a distinctive style; sometimes an artist comes with the project, but often the publisher recommends or the team selects through a collaborative process to ensure the art matches the game's world.

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A lively board-game focused show where three industry veterans host in-depth discussions on games, conventions, and design topics. Episodes frequently blend personal play experiences with industry insights, guest expertise, and practical takeaways for enthusiasts, designers, and publishers. Notable strengths include thoughtful analysis across a broad range of games (from party and card games to heavy euros) and behind-the-scenes perspectives on conventions, publishing, and media coverage. The format often features multiple discussion topics per episode, strong banter, and accessible explanations for both casual players and hobbyists looking to deepen their understanding of the hobby.

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6. Taylor Reiner
7. Henry Stenhouse
8. Tim Schafer

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