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Shuffle Buddies

Chris Hajny
Forestry
Leviathan Wilds
Forest Shuffle
Quacks
Viticulture
Emberleaf
Deckers
Solo Gaming
Harmonies
Suna Valo
Shadow Of the Colossus
Nana
Love Letter
Bordeaux Expansion
Mage Knight
Origin Story
SETI
Yellow House
Minneapolis College Of Art and Design
Chu Han

Shuffle Buddies is a podcast all about boardgames and good times. Join Chris Hajny and Amy Elizabeth as they discuss games from the perspective of a grizzled board game veteran and a fresh-faced newb.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes33Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureGames

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Latest Episodes

Episode 033: This Is How We Druid

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This episode Amy and Chris get in touch with nature (in a magical way), as they strive to become the best druids they can possibly be, and review the dice placement game, The D... more

Episode 032: A Deck of One / Mage Byte

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This week Chris jacks into the neon-coated neural network for another A Deck of One review - this time to take on nefarious Super-Massive Computer’s run amok in the cooper... more

Episode 031: Dance Dance Restoration

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This episode Amy and Chris venture deep into the ruined woodlands to help rebuild homes for our forest friends - and review the card-dancing, tile placement game Emberleaf! ... more

Episode 030: Hocus Explodus

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This episode Amy and Chris gather up the most pungent, slimy, cursed ingredients they can find to toss into a cauldron and see what happens for a review of the potion-brewing, push y... more

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Hosts

Chris Hajny
Host with a veteran perspective on board games, often weighing mechanics, balance, and long-term value.
Amy Elizabeth
Co-host bringing a fresh perspective; focuses on accessibility and enjoyment for casual players.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Board Game Chat

    Fun podcast to listen in! Gives a fun angle of a board game veteran and the view from a new enthusiast. Excellent audio quality and production. Only missing the final star because of the first 30 minutes of the show seems slightly directionless. But that is only a MINOR feedback point!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BrewerSeth
    United States4 years ago
  • Good times

    The episodes feel just like hanging out post-game recapping what happened, with a lot of funny asides. That’s usually the sign of a good night, and turns out it’s a sign of a good podcast too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justin hajny
    United States5 years ago
  • Helpful and Funny

    Chris and Casie have great dialogue and chemistry on the podcast. It’s helpful to heard both the opinion of a game expert as well as a person that just enjoys the games on a more causal level. That keeps it informative without getting too in the weeds to the point of being beyond my novice comprehension.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie GM
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun!

    I don’t know much about games, but this is so fun to listen to! I’ve already learned so much and my board game shopping list has doubled in size

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DawnMarv
    United States5 years ago
  • Cute wholesome boardgame podcast

    Now this is a boardgame podcast for everybody! I’m a fan of podcasts that are two people having a casual conversation about things they like, and Shuffle Buddies fits that really well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrenchieBistro
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The banter often feels like a relaxed post-game hangout, not overly formal.
Production quality and thoughtful discussion are frequently praised.
The show is described as approachable for newcomers while still informative for seasoned players.
Many listeners enjoy the hosts' personal anecdotes that add warmth and relatability.
Listeners appreciate the fun, easygoing banter and strong chemistry between the hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#129
South Korea/Leisure/Games

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What is Shuffle Buddies about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Shuffle Buddies is a two-host board game podcast that blends frank design talk with casual, humorous banter. Across episodes, the conversation covers a mix of solo, co-op, and family-weight titles, with deep dives into mechanics, expansion impact, artwork, and production choices, all filtered through approachable teaching moments for newer players. The show stands out for its warm, back-and-forth dynamic, hands-on practical buying and play impressions, and a willingness to weigh accessibility against depth, making it a strong fit for listeners who want thoughtful game analysis without heavy pretzel-twisting complexity.

Noteworthy is the balance between veteran and newcomer perspectives, plus a steady emphasis on how games fit into real-lif... more

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Shuffle Buddies launched 6 years ago and published 33 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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