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The BoardGameGeek Podcast

BoardGameGeek
Board Games
Roll and Write Games
Alexander Pfister
Family-Friendly Games
Wyrmspan
Great Western Trail
Heroes Of Might & Magic III
Pirates Of Maracaibo
Mombasa
Game Design
Tabletop Gaming
BGG.CON '23
Keyforge
Tyrants Of the Underdark
Antoine Bauza
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 monthlyEpisodes89Founded3 years ago
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LeisureGames

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Latest Episodes

Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up with friends to game.

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Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots and wontons.

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Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to always have on hand. Also, how m... more

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Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere

Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, ... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Bell
Contributor at Meeple Mountain and board game reviewer
Meeple Mountain
Episode: Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025
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.
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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
John D. Clair
Renowned game designer known for card crafting mechanics.
AEG (Alderac Entertainment Group)
Episode: Episode 80: John D. Clair, Card Crafting & Deckbuilders
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

Hosts

Amanda Panda
Host of The BoardGameGeek Podcast, passionate about board games and connecting with various remarkable personalities across the gaming community.
Candice Harris
Host of The BoardGameGeek Podcast, bringing enthusiasm and insights into the world of board gaming.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 151 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 States7 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_😁*
    Germany9 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 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

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    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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

The current hosts and guests are praised for their passionate insights and community engagement, but some criticism exists regarding the format and pacing of episodes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and inclusion of various perspectives in board gaming.
Some find the lengthy conversations enjoyable, although others express a desire for more succinct content.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#102
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#83
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#249
United Kingdom/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#103
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#144
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#152
Germany/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025
Q: What is your favorite game mechanic?
Right now, I think about that, I think it's hand management games.
Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - His experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere
Q: When did you start designing board games?
Andrew started designing board games during the COVID-19 pandemic after his wife encouraged him to take some time off from his stressful job as an essential worker.
Episode 80: John D. Clair, Card Crafting & Deckbuilders
Q: What was the inspiration to create this system for Mystic Vale?
John D. Clair wanted to develop a unique concept in game design by reimagining how cards can be used in gameplay, particularly through the innovative use of card sleeves.

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1. Justin Bell
2. Daniel Newman
3. Steph Hodge
4. Dave Luza
5. John D. Clair
6. Matthew Makak
7. Johnny Chin
8. Jay Bernardo

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