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Shelf Stable: A Board Game Podcast

Kenny Katayama & Tom Bowers
Board Games
Characteristics Of Games
Board Game Geek
Game Design
Monopoly
Magic: the Gathering
Pax Pamir
Android Netrunner
Community Engagement
Game Organization
Cleopatra and the Society Of Architects
Halloween
Five Tribes
Food Chain Magnate
Underdog Games
Ticket To Ride
Christmas
Catan
Brass Lancashire
Trick-Taking Games

A podcast celebrating board games that have stood the test of time. linktr.ee/shelfstablecast

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No, it is not the final episode. What are we if not trolls? Reviewing our funniest bits and worst takes has made this all the more apparent.

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4:58 - Rumble Nation (2017, Yogi Shinichi, Hobby Japan)

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Recent Guests

Ruel Gaviola
Board game reviewer and host known for Good Morning Society and Tabletop tonight appearances
Good Time Society / Good Morning Society / Tabletop Tonight
Episode: #98 ft. Ruel Gaviola, The Great Cull
Marceline Leiman
Game designer, Adjunct Game Design Professor at NYU Tisch, founder of Block/Canizia-inspired initiatives
T-Turtle / Unstable Unicorns / NYU Tisch
Episode: #94 ft. Marceline Leiman, Games That Hurt
Kellie Nalbandian
Survivor contestant and nurse practitioner
Episode: #89 ft. Kellie Nalbandian, It's Just a Game
Richard Garfield
Game designer known for Magic: The Gathering and Netrunner
Wizards of the Coast / Board game designer
Episode: #85 ft. Richard Garfield, Making a Netrunner
Dan Jolin
Editor and co-founder of Senet Magazine, journalist and author
Senet Magazine
Episode: #81 ft. Dan Jolin, Making a Senet
Taylor Allen
A friend of the podcast and board game enthusiast
Episode: #71 ft. Taylor Allen, The BGG Top 100 Reviewed
Daniel Newman
Game designer and publisher, founder of Newmill Industries
Newmill Industries
Episode: #66 ft. Daniel Newman, Everything is Trick-Taking
Emily Roser
Content creator with experience in board gaming videos
Shut Up and Sit Down
Episode: #63 ft. Emily Roser, Poking the Bear
Paula Deming
Board game content creator and guest on Shelf Stable
Episode: #57 ft. Paula Deming, Women in Gaming

Hosts

Tom Bowers
Host of Shelf Stable; co-hosts discussions on board games and cultural topics within the hobby.
Kenny Katayama
Co-host and host variances across episodes; active in discussions on game design, culture, and community.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Drive to Drive

    Title says it all. One episode drove me to drive me to write this review 🚗🚕🚙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merkzoh
    United States2 months ago
  • Yadda yadda…GET TO THE MEAT AND POTATOES

    Tom and Kenny quip and critique the curious craft, characters, and culture of board gaming.

    A huge thank you to the hosts and phenomenal special guests. Having legends like Richard Garfield and Cole Wehle, alongside regulars like Tom Brewster (Shut Up & Sit Down), is seriously impressive. Keep up the good work, 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    myatty b
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing show!

    The sense of humor in this show hits in all the right spots. I have laughed out loud multiple times in every podcast. Well informed and hilarious. A witty love letter to everything board games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    divprt72
    United States2 months ago
  • like-minded for better or worse

    I learned about “if the joker could beatbox” from this podcast and when I showed my partner he told me to stop listening to it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    archimicarus
    United States2 months ago
  • Nothing to add

    Title says it all. I don’t rate podcast but one episode drove me to drive me to write this review

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thombryc
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging, approachable, and insightful for both newbies and veterans.
Great guests and strong takes on design and collectability.
A bit opinionated but entertaining and informative.
Smart, funny banter with deep game knowledge.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#230
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#45
Russia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#126
South Korea/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#220
Denmark/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#231
New Zealand/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#89 ft. Kellie Nalbandian, It's Just a Game
Q: What are the social rules and boundaries you should enforce, not enforce, or allow in board gaming?
Kellie explains that the permissibility of behavior in games varies by group culture, but that most play relies on a social contract: be honest, stay within agreed rules, and manage your impact on others while still competing.
#85 ft. Richard Garfield, Making a Netrunner
Q: What was the origin of transforming Cyberpunk into a Deckmaster system game like Netrunner?
It began with the broader exploration of trading card games and the opportunity to separate Magic's strengths from its own design, ultimately leading to a multiplayer, bluff-friendly game that lets you play your deck and engage with hidden information in a way that felt new and satisfying.
#83 ft. Spice8Rack, Being Bad at Games
Q: Would you consider yourself bad at games, Spice, in a general sense or good or in the middle or like?
Spice describes being a sore loser dependent on the system and notes that learning from mistakes, adjusting plans, and pivoting mid-game are key to turning a loss into growth or an interesting outcome.
#81 ft. Dan Jolin, Making a Senet
Q: How do you approach the next issue?
I enjoy deciding what goes in each issue and coordinating different themes, designers, and writers to create a cohesive magazine.
#81 ft. Dan Jolin, Making a Senet
Q: What are some of the philosophies and guidelines that you go through in terms of making Senet?
We focus on having features that take board games seriously and delve into their culture, art, and mechanics, ensuring that our content feels evergreen and relevant.

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3. Kellie Nalbandian
4. Richard Garfield
5. Dan Jolin
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7. Daniel Newman
8. Emily Roser

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