
The world's best board game review show.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 316 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

On this starchy episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt have been playing a clutch of GREAT LIL’ GAMES!
First up is Yotei - a tableau builder centered around everyone’s favourite not-quite-a-vegetable: “The Potato”. We’re following t... more
On this constantly revolving episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are perusing a gargantuan grocery store of games. This one stocks four whole games! Can you believe it?
First up is Market Fresh - a Kramer and Kiesling reimplementa... more
On this adjective-riddled* episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Matt are sorting through approximately one standard carry-on worth of cardboard luggage!
Matt brings The Great Sea to the table - the latest Garphill excursion into ancien... more
On this VIOLENT episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Matt and Tom engage in gladiatorial combat to finally decide who is the ULTIMATE BOARD-BOY!
We begin our gauntlet with a bout of ‘Neko Syndicate’ - a BLOODY game of cats making sushi deliver... more
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Tom and Emily’s banter is so pithy and mirth-filled, the topic they are discussing is almost irrelevant. They could be reviewing in-depth the intricate details of a rural yawning festival from 1885, and I’d probably still be riveted to the discussion.
I’ve really enjoyed all the various iterations of Shut Up and Sit Down over the years and this is an excellent representation.
The SUSD podcast used to the GOAT board game podcast. It’s now inconsistent, sporadically release, poorly recorded, and lacks focus
For years I had to hide my love of board games. Then SU
Is good show.
Genuinely useful discussion of games to get an idea of what you’re getting into before buying/playing for the first time.
Even when I disagree (the Stardew Valley Boardgame was more fun then the video game, fight me Quinns)
Sometimes the discussion is a little less focused, but the gang are fun to listen to regardless.
If the game is anything like this ongoing rambling review I’ll pass
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A panel of sharp-witted hosts streams a steady mix of board game reviews, design chatter, and playful banter, with frequent deep dives into mechanics, accessibility, and how themes shape play experiences. Episodes cover a broad spectrum—from quick-fire party games to heavy Euro titles and expansions—often pairing practical play notes with personal anecdotes, design notes, and guest tangents. A notable strength is the approachable yet informed voice, making it easy for both casual players and enthusiasts to find value, while the chemistry between hosts keeps conversations lively and entertaining. A few recurring strengths include thoughtful recommendations, candid critiques, and a knack for translating complex mechanics into relatable table-... more
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