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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Creator of Pictionary on Life, Anxiety & Lisbon

from People Of Lisbon · host People Of Lisbon

From sketching words with friends after late-night bartending shifts to creating one of the most famous board games in history, Rob Angel’s story is unbelievable.In this episode of People Of Lisbon, we spend time with the creator of Pictionary, the drawing game played by more than a billion people around the world.Originally from Seattle, Rob takes us inside his colourful Lisbon life — showing us his collections, his paintings, his philosophy on creativity, and the deeply human side of sudden success. He speaks openly about anxiety, burnout, mental health, fatherhood, and why Lisbon became the place that truly resonated with him.https://www.instagram.com/therobangel/Please support the partners who help make People Of Lisbon possible:United Medical Clinic LisbonFast and easy access to medical care for expats, tourists & localshttps://lisbon.umc.clinic/MoviinnMoving abroad made simplehttps://www.moviinn.comPractice PortugueseLearn Portuguese from Portugal — as it's spoken in Lisbon, Porto, Algarve and across the countryhttps://www.practiceportuguese.comJoin Club People Of LisbonBecome part of our community and support the project:https://www.peopleoflisbon.comVideo by Stephen O'Regan Photographer Rita Ansone

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