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The BoardGameGeek Podcast

BoardGameGeek
Board Games
Tabletop Gaming
Game Design
Spiel Essen 2024
Cozy Board Games
COIN Series
Adventure Games
Boardgamegeek
Cuba Libre
Andy and Abyss
A Distant Plane
Violet Daisy Games
Social Interaction
Cardboard East
Bggcon
Board Game Conventions
Gen Con
Gen Con 2024
Rock Hard 1977
Roll and Write Games

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes94Founded4 years ago
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LeisureGames

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Latest Episodes

Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring

Please come join me and meet this wonderful human and talented designer, Emily Vincent. We connect about cats, wha... more

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Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends

Ambie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages in life change what and how we play b... more

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Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening

My Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite games with great solo modes and a couple o... more

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Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows

Banzainator joins me to talk about selling our games, the games we will never sell, and enjoy running and rainbows.

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Recent Guests

Emily Vincent
Board game designer and publisher at Pink Hawk Games
Pink Hawk Games
Episode: Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring
Ambie Valdés
Board Game Blitz host and content creator
Board Game Blitz / Ambie Valdés
Episode: Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends
Mark Peebles
Streamer and solo board game hobbyist
MPEebles / mpplays.com
Episode: Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening
Ashwin Kamath
Board game designer, developer, publisher/partner at Urban Professional Games
Urban Professional Games / Flatout Games / Urban Professional Games (co-founders)
Episode: Episode 91 - Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton - The Journey to hatch Chicken Fried Dice - Favorite Blank and Writes - Good food, cute heavy game, and a trip to Japan
Rob Newton
Board game designer and co-visionary behind Chicken Fried Dice
Urban Professional Games / Coin Flip Games
Episode: Episode 91 - Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton - The Journey to hatch Chicken Fried Dice - Favorite Blank and Writes - Good food, cute heavy game, and a trip to Japan
Roberta Taylor
Board game designer
Creature Comforts (designer) / Alberta Health Service (publisher)
Episode: Episode 90: Roberta Taylor - Canadian Board Game Scene - Top 5 games we don’t get played nearly enough
Daniel Newman
Designer and publisher at New Mill Industries
New Mill Industries
Episode: Episode 86: Daniel Newman - Indie Game Markets, Trick Takers that stood out to us and connecting with the younger generation
Steph Hodge
Avid board game enthusiast and content creator, known as BoardGamerSteph.
BoardGameGeek
Episode: Episode 84: Steph Hodge - Getting to know her. And games we bring to holiday gatherings.
Dave Luza
Actor, singer, clown, comedian, and board gamer
Luzapalooza and This Game is Broken Podcast
Episode: Episode 82: Dave Luza - Spiel & Tabletop Games on Live Streams

Host

Amanda Panda
Host of The Board Game Geek Podcast

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 155 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 States10 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_😁*
    Germanya year ago
  • Too much

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crticalhitzz
    United States2 years 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 States3 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests and topics are diverse, with strong design and publishing insights
Listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and deep hobby knowledge
Positive feedback highlights practical takeaways for designers, publishers, and fans
Episodes can be long and feature-rich; some listeners want tighter editing and focus

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#182
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#211
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#209
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#228
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#23
Colombia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring
Q: What inspired your path into game design?
A combination of playing as a kid, discovering Settlers of Catan, and a post-pandemic shift into design, plus a background in UI/UX that shaped how I approach games.
Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring
Q: Favorite convention?
PAX East holds a special place as the origin for many gaming experiences, but Gen Con and Origins are strong favorites too.
Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring
Q: Favorite mechanism?
Set collection is my favorite mechanism, and I also enjoy drafting and engine-building elements in other games.
Episode 89: Marcus Ross - New York Toy Fair - Roll and Move Games Challenge - Robots taking over but you still gotta get good food.
Q: What made you want to become a board game designer?
Marcus shares that he didn't choose to be a designer; it felt like he was picked for it through his childhood experiences of creating board games.
Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025
Q: What is your next games coming up?
I think that this year, a little bit lighter. I'm sure I'll be at Spiele.

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This show centers on board games, mechanisms, publishing journeys, and the people behind the hobby. Episodes routinely explore design choices, play experiences, conventions, and the evolving landscape from solo modes and family games to crowdfunding and retail distribution. A recurring strength is how guests—from designers to marketers and content creators—share practical insights, real-world industry know-how, and personal stories that illuminate the path from concept to marketed product. The vibe is approachable and enthusiastic, with a strong emphasis on community, learning curves, and staying engaged with the broader tabletop ecosystem.

A standout aspect is the blend of hands-on design discussion with behind-the-scenes publishing reali... more

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4. Ashwin Kamath
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6. Roberta Taylor
7. Daniel Newman
8. Steph Hodge

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