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The Longest Turn

The Longest Turn
Board Games
Distilled
Board Gaming
Reiner Knizia
Daybreak
Voidfall
Divinus
Barrage
Luthier
Skyrise
Games
Gen Con
Moon Colony Bloodbath
Cthulhu Death May Die
Matt Leacock
Fromage
Rajas Of the Ganges
Cabin Con
Next Station Paris
Pandemic

The Longest Turn is a podcast about table top board games. We're just a group of friends who love games and enjoy talking about the hobby we love! For each episode, we generally discuss the games we've been playing lately. We'll also focus each episode on a board gaming discussion, an in depth feature review of a game, or a top 5/10 list. We'll also include a variety of other segments discussing a... more

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Welcome to episode 88 of The Longest! In this episode we go all in on discussing Evenfall. We start out this episode with a discussions about games we've been playing lately or are otherwise excited about. Then we jump into the feature review.

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Welcome to episode 87 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! In this episode we go all in on discussing Grimcoven. We start out this episode with a discussions about games we've been playing lately. Then we jump into the feature review.

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Welcome to episode 86 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! It has been awhile, but we are back talking about board games. We talk about games we've been playing lately, favorite new to us games in 2025, and games we're excited about in 2026.

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Welcome to episode 85 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! After talking about some of the games we've been playing lately we continue covering our favorite games in our Brackets for games that start with letters M, N, O, & P. We go through each... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Leacock
Famed board game designer, known for Pandemic and other cooperative games
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Episode: Episode 60: Daybreak + Matt Leacock Interview
David Turczi
Game designer known for titles like Anachrony and Voidfall
Episode: Episode 59: Voidfall + David Turczi Interview
Reiner Knizia
Famed board game designer known for over 800 games
Episode: Episode 57: Reiner Knizia Interview!
Juma Al-JouJou
Designer of Clans of Caledonia and owner of Karma Games
Karma Games
Episode: Episode 56: Clans of Caledonia

Hosts

Tyler
Host and core personality, frequently driving discussions and feature insights.
Kevin
Co-host known for banter and hosting segments, often balancing technical detail with approachable commentary.
Tyson
Co-host bringing insights on game design and community topics, adds energy to discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • My go-to Pod for Board Gaming Goodness!

    Great cast with various tastes in games.

    Really dig the opening segment and the discussions of what the cast is currently playing. They’ve turned me onto so many incredible games.

    All done with the perfect amount of humor.

    Great Pod with a great community.

    PSA… Sleeve your cards!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Angry Scott
    United States3 years ago
  • I am absolutely amazed every time I listen to this podcast. It is mind-blowing how good the quality is. The rule overview for your feature review is always top notch and i love the dynamic you guys have. A must listen for me every time

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Brettgeschichten
    4 years ago
  • Hidden gem

    Informative and punny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveTPhD
    United States4 years ago
  • Dreaming of Tyson

    I love me some Tyson.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stefindi
    United States4 years ago

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Passionate about a wide range of titles and welcoming to new listeners; guests often bring fresh perspectives.
Lively, approachable discussions that mix practical play tips with in-depth game analysis.
Strong sense of community, with good banter and humor that makes long episodes feel short.

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#43
China/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#94
Norway/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#149
Singapore/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#155
Taiwan/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#172
Japan/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#180
Israel/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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Episode 56: Clans of Caledonia
Q: What can you tell us about the upcoming expansion?
Juma explains that the Clans of Caledonia Industria expansion includes new clans and mechanics, enhancing gameplay while maintaining the original game's balance.
Episode 56: Clans of Caledonia
Q: What inspired you to start Karma Games?
Juma Al-JouJou discusses his transition from game design to publishing, motivated by effective altruism, aiming to create financially successful games to support social causes.
Episode 59: Voidfall + David Turczi Interview
Q: Is there any projects or anything you'd like to promote to our listeners that you're excited about that's either in the works or coming out soon or that you can talk about?
Nucleum's first expansion, Australia, is coming out soon, there's an expansion for Voidfall, and I'm excited about a game called Keysight, which is co-designed with Richard Brees.
Episode 59: Voidfall + David Turczi Interview
Q: Have you ever felt confined by the existing components and ruleset?
Yes, it happened once where we had to play a bunch of two-player games, identifying specific issues that were larger in the solo mode which needed tweaks in the base game.
Episode 59: Voidfall + David Turczi Interview
Q: Do you prefer to do co-designs with other designers, or do you like doing your own designs?
For me, the best way of thinking about things is talking about them with somebody else, so I generally prefer co-designs but often I design solo as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Longest Turn

What is The Longest Turn about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on a tight-knit group of friends who love tabletop board games, sharing what they've been playing and offering candid discussions on gaming topics, feature reviews, and various hobby segments. Episodes frequently highlight in-depth gameplay analyses, comparisons to similar titles, and behind-the-scenes notes on production quality, with a lively, humorous banter that keeps conversations approachable for both casual players and hobby veterans. A consistent thread across episodes is the community around board gaming—discussions often touch on pre-orders, backer culture, and the evolving landscape of releases and events—making it appealing for listeners who want practical game-night ideas and a sense of camaraderie in the hobby... more

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