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The BoardGameGeek Podcast

BoardGameGeek
Board Games
Roll and Write Games
Alexander Pfister
Family-Friendly Games
Great Western Trail
Mombasa
Wyrmspan
Heroes Of Might & Magic III
Pirates Of Maracaibo
Tabletop Gaming
Game Design
Keyforge
BGG.CON '23
Antoine Bauza
Tyrants Of the Underdark
1815: Scum Of the Earth
Historical Board Games
Dune War For Arrakis
Nemesis
Flesh and Blood

Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes76Founded3 years ago
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LeisureGames

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Latest Episodes

Starla from Our Family Plays Games joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite worker placement games.

• 00:00:00 Introduction

• 00:04:14 Fresh Plays• 00:04:44 Rebel Princess

• 00:08:28 Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space

• 00:17:45 Castle Com... more

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Board game illustrator Kwanchai Moriya and Candice kick it for a super casual chat about games he loves playing in between beautifying board games, as well as pickles and board game art he appreciates most.

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Rodney Smith (Watch It Played) and Joel Eddy (Drive Thru Games) join Candice to discuss the evolution of the COIN Series and why they find COIN games fascinating, along with sharing some of their favorites in the series...and getting each other hype ... more

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Filmmaker Simon Ennis joins Candice to discuss his new documentary The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop, as well as emotions they love to feel watching movies/documentaries, and board games/board gaming experiences that evoke similar feelings.

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Recent Guests

Matthew Makak
Co-host from Room 51, a board game channel
Room 51
Episode: Episode 72: Wacky & Wonderful Board Games, with Matthew from Room 51
Johnny Chin
Game Designer and Organizer of Game Market West
Episode: Episode 67: Game Market West + Indie Games Appreciation, with Johnny Chin
Jay Bernardo
Friend of Candice, runs Cardboard East YouTube channel, marketing manager at Bézier Games.
Bézier Games
Episode: Episode 53: SPIEL Essen '24 Discoveries, with Jay from Cardboard East
Matt Leacock
Influential modern board game designer
Episode: Episode 50: Board Games That Make Us Feel Creative, with Matt Leacock
Jackie Fox
Rock bassist and designer of the game Rock Hard 1977
Episode: Episode 47: Exploring Music Through Board Games + Rockin' Hard, with Jackie Fox
Eleni Papadopoulou
Board game content creator known as Cardboard Rhino and works at CGE
CGE
Episode: Episode 46: The Best Board Games Based on Movies, with Eleni/Cardboard Rhino from CGE
Matthew Jude
A prominent figure in the board game community and host of the This Game is Broken podcast
This Game is Broken
Episode: Episode 45: Filler Games We Love, with Matthew Jude
Suzanne Sheldon
Enthusiastic board game player and co-host of the Salt and Sass Games Twitch YouTube channel and podcast.
Salt and Sass Games
Episode: Episode 41: Meaty Games in Small Packages, with Suzanne Sheldon
Justin Bell
Board game reviewer for Meeple Mountain
Meeple Mountain
Episode: Episode 30: Extended Fresh Plays, with Justin Bell from Meeple Mountain

Host

Candice Harris
Host known for her engaging conversations and enthusiasm for the board gaming community. Candice showcases her skill in interviewing guests while weaving personal anecdotes and industry insights throughout discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Yay, Candice!

    I’ve been enjoying this podcast for a while now and I feel more connected to it now that I know more about Candice’s story via The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop documentary. Good on y’all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iPod Ian
    United States2 months ago
  • Good

    So first i‘m German so if I write some things wrong I‘m sorry.

    Anyways this Podcast is great every episode I learn about a new Games and gamemechanics.

    Personaly I espesely

    like the last one because my hobby is Game design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *_Max_😁*
    Germany4 months ago
  • Too much

    It’s too long and features way too much. So much information is thrown at you.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crticalhitzz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love Candice, but…

    I had to unsubscribe to this podcast. I love what Candice brings to the board gaming community, but most of this show is endless banter going on and on about games I haven’t played. There are a few things that could be done to make this podcast much better.

    First, there is a problem with some board game podcasts that they can become just listing out a bunch of games and describing them. For most people who haven’t played all those games, they don’t really have enough context to know what it’s ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    yungstud
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding!

    I listen to podcasts all day long (mostly about this hobby), and I believe Candice Harris to be singularly talented. On my first couple of tries, I didn’t connect with the format. But like a lot of great media, once it clicked for me, I got hooked.

    Some things I enjoy about her as a host:

    ▪Insightful - she makes amazing connections and offers comprehensive yet terse descriptions, making complex, sometimes esoteric games understandable.

    ▪socially intelligent - her interviews are engaging, dipl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iberian Case
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The podcast is celebrated for its in-depth exploration of various games, though some listeners feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of detail provided per episode.
Listeners appreciate the host's enthusiasm and deep knowledge of board games, enhancing their connection to the content.
Voice quality and length of episodes are frequently critiqued, with suggestions for more succinct discussions and improved editing.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#146
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#226
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#97
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#141
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#201
France/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 74: Film Feelings From Board Games, with Simon Ennis
Q: Which TV show character would you love to play a game with?
I'm going to say special agent Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks.
Episode 73: Gen Con '25 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Shea from RTFM
Q: What is the last board game that you've purchased or acquired that you were so excited that you opened it almost immediately?
Shea mentioned he was excited to play 'Mercurial Alchemia', a solo game by Tyler J. Brown about making potions with unique mechanisms and a charming theme.
Episode 66: Awesome Board Games for 6 Players, with Jamie from Foster the Meeple
Q: What was your favorite game experience at the Foster the Game-a-thon?
We played 18 games over the course of the 24 hours, and it was a great time.
Episode 58: Exploring Adventure Games, with Alex from BoardGameCo
Q: What led you down the rabbit hole of adventure games?
Initially, it wasn't until I tried Mini-Rogue that I got really interested in adventure games.
Episode 44: Board Game Hobby Pet Peeves, with Alan Moon
Q: What's new in the gaming world for you or the game design world?
Alan shares that he hasn't had a lot of time to play games and refers to recent experiences with games like My Island and Union Pacific.

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1. Matthew Makak
2. Johnny Chin
3. Jay Bernardo
4. Matt Leacock
5. Jackie Fox
6. Eleni Papadopoulou
7. Matthew Jude
8. Suzanne Sheldon

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