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The Board Game Secret Show

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Board Games
Books
Diabolus
Rolling Deep
Balatro
Think Gaming
IV Studios
Dani Garcia
Barcelona
Youtube
Kickstarter
Mike Kelley
Twilight Imperium 4 (TI4)
Arboria
Voynich Puzzle
Coming Of Age
One Stop Co-Op Shop
Solo Modes
Asymmetry
Artificial Intelligence

shhhh....don't tell anyone but we talk to interesting people in the board game hobby.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes26Founded16 days ago
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He won a Magic: The Gathering national championship at 17 — the youngest ever — and got the cards he won with banned. Then he built Ascension in 18 months, bet his life savings on 10,000 copies, and sold out at Gen Con. Justin Gary of Stone Blade Ent... more

He invented card crafting — and he may have just reinvented deck building. John D. Clair designed 🚀 SPACE BASE, 🏴‍☠️ DEAD RECKONING, 🎲 CUBITOS, 🐎 READY SET BET, and 🔮 MYSTIC VALE — and his new "momentum" system in ⚔️ UNSTOPPABLE is the engine be... more

One of the most storied résumés in the entire board game industry. Zev founded Z-Man Games, published 🦠 PANDEMIC and the first English 🌾 AGRICOLA (and basically invented the "animeeple" by deluxing it), signed the original ENDEAVOR, spent seven yea... more

Board game designer Peter Hayward (Rolling Deep, Things & Rings, That Time You Killed Me) sits down for a wide-ranging, 3-hour conversation about what actually makes a game fun, why he's stepping back from designing to chase screenwriting, and how he... more

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Zeshawn from Board and Shield has played over 500 board games — and he's just as deep in the book world as the board game one. In this... more

BigPasti makes $1,000 a month on YouTube, refuses every free game publishers send him, and is building his own game designed to make you miserable. So we sat him down and ran through 20 of the spiciest board game takes on the internet — Earth, Secret... more

Daniel from@thinkgaming fled his country in 2022 with no job, no money, and no plan. Three years later he's running one of YouTube's most dedicated nerdy strategy channels — 500+ hours into Elder Scrolls, the official How-to-Play creator for Too Many... more

@iv-studio-games started making commercials for Nike, Amazon, and Bad Robot. Then one Christmas, Zac invited Austin over to "just make a board game" — for fun, for nostalgia, no plan. That became Moonraker. Six years later, IV Studios is one of the ... more

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Peter C. Hayward
Board game designer known for Rolling Deep, Balatro lineage, and Critter Kitchen; prolific designer with multiple published titles
Critter Kitchen; Things & Rings; Rolling Deep; ByteWing / AllPlay relationship mentioned
Episode: Let’s Talk Rolling Deep & More w/ Peter C. Hayward | BGSS ep_022
Jānis G.
Board game enthusiast from Latvia, co-host of Board Game Hangover
Board Game Hangover
Episode: Hangin’ With @BoardGameHangover | BGSS ep_017
Jānis T.
Board game enthusiast from Latvia, co-host of Board Game Hangover
Board Game Hangover
Episode: Hangin’ With @BoardGameHangover | BGSS ep_017
Dani Garcia
Board game designer
Episode: Dani Garcia is a Genius | His Rise, Design & Diables | BGSS ep_016
Jay Bernardo
Marketing Manager at Bézier Games; liaison for Cardboard East
Bézier Games; Cardboard East
Episode: He Left America & Became Asia’s Board Game Expert | @CardboardEast | BGSS ep_015
Mike Kelley
Creator of One Stop Co-op Shop; board game reviewer, designer, and podcaster
One Stop Co-op Shop
Episode: ❯ Mike is my Co-op Sommelier | BGSS ep_014 | OneStopCoOpShop Conversation
Board Game Bollocks
Board game reviewer and creator known for a blunt, humorous take
Board Game Bollocks (YouTube channel)
Episode: The Man Behind Board Game Bollocks | BGSS ep_013

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Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#144
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#77
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#123
Norway/Leisure/Games

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He Left America & Became Asia’s Board Game Expert | @CardboardEast | BGSS ep_015
Q: Was your move to Taiwan more about learning or about a personal quest?
Jay explains it was about learning daily and becoming happier, with Taiwan as a catalyst for growth and a catalyst for his eventually entering the board game world.
He Left America & Became Asia’s Board Game Expert | @CardboardEast | BGSS ep_015
Q: Mr. Jay, how are you doing?
Jay responds that he's doing well, grateful for the opportunity to be on the show and to share his experiences.
❯ Mike is my Co-op Sommelier | BGSS ep_014 | OneStopCoOpShop Conversation
Q: What is your origin story with One Stop Co-op Shop and how did your role evolve there?
Colin Degnan started the channel, and over time Mike joined, helped expand content, and eventually took on more responsibilities as the channel grew and collaborations increased, including designing solo modes and working on publishing several games.
Dani Garcia is a Genius | His Rise, Design & Diables | BGSS ep_016
Q: What advice would you give designers about playtesting and iterations before publishing?
Don't delay publishing while chasing perfect balance. Solve several problems in one go during a playtest, then move on to the next. The publisher can refine balance, but you should demonstrate the game's core vision and potential early.
Dani Garcia is a Genius | His Rise, Design & Diables | BGSS ep_016
Q: How important is a strong theme to your design process?
Extremely important. I often start with a vivid theme or historical note, and let that theme drive the mechanics. In some cases I begin with mechanics but eventually, the theme proves essential to unify the game's systems.

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Listeners are everyday enthusiasts and professionals who care about the board game hobby, with episodes featuring deep-dives into game design, publishing, marketing, content creation, and industry trends. Across conversations, the show often centers on design decisions, crowdfunding, production realities, studio workflows, and the bridging of boards, books, and media. A standout trait is the willingness to tackle ethical questions in marketing and review culture, alongside practical advice for creators and publishers navigating crowdfunding, retail, and partnerships. The format tends to blend practical storytelling with candid industry perspectives, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights on design, production, and conte... more

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Recent guests on The Board Game Secret Show include:

1. Peter C. Hayward
2. Jānis G.
3. Jānis T.
4. Dani Garcia
5. Jay Bernardo
6. Mike Kelley
7. Board Game Bollocks

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