
An in depth look at games, gamers, and why we play
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Leisure | |||

Jamey Stegmaier is the cofounder & owner of Stonemaier games, as well as designer of many of their hits like Viticulture, Scythe and Tapestry.
00:00 - Why release 2 new expansions at once?
03:22 - Do you buy expansions for your games?
07:11 - How... more
Pat Race & Aron Suring are the co-owners / co-founders of Alaska Robotics Gallery among many other businesses and projects in Juneau, Alaska, and are just all around great dudes.
00:00 - Intro "what is this shop?"
01:41 - When did games come along... more
Nick Murray, coowner of Bitewing Games and host of "The Bits with Joe and Nick" comes to talk Gold Country and Bitewing's work with Reiner Knizia, spanning hits from Zoo Vadis to Illiad.
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Gold Country Excitement
07:08 - Did B... more
Trevor Benjamin is co-designer of numerous hit games including Undaunted, Warchest, Resist and Mandela, frequently collaborating with David J. Thompson and Brett J. Gilbert.
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Getting involved with Bitewing
02:26 - Approach to... more
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Great show! I love the way he talks about non-gaming life, too! Seems like a great guy!
This podcast does what a lot of other board game podcasts don't do. It's refreshing to hear reviews not dependent on a number rating system. It's just his view on the game or product and what he thought. He also gets great interviews with some big name people in the industry, but also small name people and people just starting out. Definitely give it a listen. He's entertaining, fun, and informative.
I'm working backwards from the current episodes but am enjoying it! Especially I like hearing the thought processes of the designers.
So maybe I'm biased because I'm friends with Jack. However this is a really good podcast, it's got: great interviews, great reviews, and it's a lot of fun. I listen to a lot of podcasts, this is one of my favorites.
Goes in depth not just with reviews, but does a great job digging into the industry itself - game creators, artists and theorists. Well worth a listen if board games are your passion. And if not, they may be after a few episodes.
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A board-game focused show featuring in-depth conversations with designers, publishers, and industry insiders, plus thoughtful episode-wide discussions on game design, balance, and the broader tabletop scene. Listeners can expect long-form interviews, industry insights, and practical takeaways for game development, publishing, and play culture. Notable strengths include accessible but substantive deep-dives, a willingness to explore design trade-offs, and a partnership-friendly approach that attracts both aspiring designers and seasoned hobbyists. The format often blends design philosophy with behind-the-scenes process, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy understanding why games work the way they do and who they are built by.
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Recent guests on The Cardboard Herald include:
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2. Cameron Art
3. Danielle Reynolds
4. Steven Ungaro
5. Nick Murray
6. Keith Piggott
7. Dave Beck
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