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Going Analog Podcast

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes169Founded8 years ago
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Our guest this week is crazy enough to include his personal phone number in every game he sells. Brent Beck (aka "Grandpa Beck" of Grandpa Beck's Games) wants no barriers when it comes to learning his games, so he includes his digits in every copy in... more

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We had to bring in this episode's guest to settle something. In our 2025 Games of the Year show, Christina called Wine Cellar a runner-up for her Party Game of the Year. Shoe took issue with her calling the wine-making card game a "party game," so w... more

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It's our yearly tradition now: We invite a new content creator on our show, and we discuss the best games of the year in several weight categories. Joining us for our 2025 edition is Candice Harris, formerly of BoardGameGeek and now doing her own thi... more

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We're back (and so is our guest, Grant Lyon of Grant's Game Recs) with a bunch more new 2-player games that we loved and want to tell you alllll about. Make sure to catch part 1 of our two-part special, so you can have more 2P recommendations than y... more

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Recent Guests

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)
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)
John Zinser
CEO of Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)
Alderac Entertainment Group
Episode: 161: Autobattlers, card crafting, Mystic Lands (guests: John D Clair, John Zinser)
Jane Hoffacker
Lead of Incredible Dream Studios, known for Kinfire games
Incredible Dream Studios
Episode: 159: Board game universes, cultural appropriation (guest: Jane Hoffacker, Incredible Dream)
Alex Cutler
Former head of development at Pandasaurus Games, now a full-time game designer.
Pandasaurus Games
Episode: 158: Cozy games, what makes a game a good product (guest: Alex Cutler)
Corey Thompson
Member of the Gen Con Ownership Team and owner of Above Board Games
Above Board Games
Episode: 157: Great 2-player games, final thoughts on Gen Con (guest: Corey Thompson)
Jay Bernardo
Founder of Cardboard East, focusing on board games from Asia, and marketing manager for Bezier Games.
Bezier Games
Episode: 155: Games from Asia, great 5/6-player games (guest: Cardboard East)

Hosts

Christina Ha
Host and co-host with insights into the board gaming community and industry trends, bringing a vibrant perspective to discussions.
Dan 'Shoe' Hsu
Co-host with a background in gaming and a relatable perspective that enhances the discussions around board games.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51 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 States5 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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Lively conversations with a variety of guests that offer valuable insights into the board game industry.
Hosts are knowledgeable and relatable, making the content engaging and enjoyable.
There's a persistent concern about audio quality that detracts from the overall experience.
Listeners appreciate the discussion format where each guest brings a game and a related topic, contributing to the variety of content.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#122
Mexico/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#174
United Arab Emirates/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#189
China/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#224
India/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
151: We're back! Tariffs, designing science games (guest: Dominic Crapuchettes)
Q: Where can people follow you and North Star Games?
You can follow us on our website, northstargames.com, and join our Discord community.
151: We're back! Tariffs, designing science games (guest: Dominic Crapuchettes)
Q: So, what is your approach for your science game?
I focus on creating an engaging ecosystem that models real-life interactions while keeping the gameplay simple and fun.

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Recent guests on Going Analog Podcast include:

1. Brent Beck
2. Andrew Stiles
3. Candice Harris
4. John D Clair
5. John Zinser
6. Jane Hoffacker
7. Alex Cutler
8. Corey Thompson

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