Board Game Snobs

Episode 410 0:00 – Intro 3:20 – Patreon plug / more music digressions 4:20 – They finally start talking about the biblical game 5:00–15:40 – Long digression (massages, pedicures, feet, ticklishness, shoehorns, music, etc.) 15:45 – Back to the main topic: Ezra and Nehemiah (Shem Phillips + S.J. Macdonald) 16:20 – Discussion of Shem Phillips’ other games and “legit designer” threshold 21:00 – Full review and gameplay breakdown of Ezra and Nehemiah 24:00 – Side rant about Star Wars: The Phantom Menace “Duel of the Fates” 25:10 – Ratings and more thoughts on the game (Concordia-style play, feeding workers, etc.) 31:20 – Final rankings and verdict (“legit designers” declaration) 33:00 – More thoughts on theme vs. other West Kingdom games 35:40 – Closing comments and sign-off ~37:03 – End Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 409 Revenant on BGG •  0:00 – Intro / theme •  0:37 – Opening chit chat  •  3:25 – Breakfast catfish story + “Jerry embellishes” debate •  7:48 – Funeral / coworker death / embellishing stories before people die •  11:07 – Listener voicemail from Lindsay (400th episode congratulations + memories) •  21:02 – Reactions to Lindsay’s message + movie ladder / trash movies / random media talk •  23:56 – Origin of the podcast name + John Gets Games / early BGG stories •  27:52 – “Turning a blind eye” digression + funeral attire rant •  29:38 – Cloning / consciousness / Altered Carbon / Surrogates / death discussion •  36:30 – Heroes, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Next Generation  •  42:24 – Transition toward board games / music shaming / more Battlestar talk •  46:35 / 46:46 – Revenant review begins •  1:00:27 – Thunder Road: Vendetta as palate cleanser •  1:02:52 – Tease for next episode (Ezra and Nehemiah) + sign-off The Revenant discussion (the main game review the episode is named after) starts at approximately 46:35–46:46. Enjoy!! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 408 0:00 – Intro & Welcome 0:33 – Tea, Liquid Death & Fancy Waters Banter 1:45 – Introducing Ryan 2:00 – Ryan’s Personal Improvement Plan 3:09 – Community & Podcast Comfort 3:43 – Bowling, BGG Spring & Conventions 4:36 – Ryan’s Background & Life 5:47 – Raising a Big Family 8:18 – Sibling Dynamics & Parenting Reflections 10:56 – Sports vs. Broadway for Ryan’s Son 13:37 – Smoking & Barbecuing Meats 17:09 – Aging Hobbies, Therapy & Old References 18:13 – Actor Podcasts & In-Character Wishful Thinking 23:48 – Arm Wrestling Obsession 29:14 – Algorithm-Driven TV Discoveries 30:37 – Defining “Campy” 32:07 – One Piece Explained + Ted Lasso Vibes 35:50 – Genre Trends & Cultural Impact 38:24 – Zombie Apocalypse Daydreams 39:26 – Board Games: Ezra and Nehemiah 43:02 – Teaching Weight & Replay Concerns 46:33 – Collection Curation & Underplayed Gems 57:33 – Classic Beige Euros & Concordia 59:31 – Recent Award Winners 1:02:07 – Being Open to New Experiences 1:03:08 – Board Game Arena Stats 1:05:34 – Closing & Titles 1:06:28 – Outro

0:00 Intro & Welcome 0:19 Jerry’s Barber Crisis 4:24 Gaby’s Truck Driver Rant 6:40 Guest Sean joins + Basement / Teaching stories 11:39 Sean’s writing / unpublished novels 14:48 Fast & Furious fanfic brainstorm 19:11 SpaceCorp / Space Corps discussion starts 24:21 GMT Games collection talk 35:00 Weekly meetups, trick-taking, wife’s games 37:31 Under-the-radar / older euros (Jet Set, Airlines Europe, Pan Am) 43:49 Sean Franco name origin + Trainspotting 46:01 Plot holes, book vs movie adaptations 47:28 Iain Banks / Culture series 50:19 Dune, Lord of the Rings takes 55:02 Favorite films / Dark Knight trilogy / Planet of the Apes 1:01:25 Tom Hardy & Robert Pattinson praise 1:03:51 Wrapping up + Geekway to the West / St. Louis 1:06:44 Outro & Goodbyes   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Podcast Chapters – Board Game Snobs: Cysmic Distilleries 0:00 – Intro & Banter Welcome, car washing, driving stories, near-misses, YouTube rabbit holes, cruises, flying anxiety, concerts, music tastes, Shazam, etc. 22:57 – Distilled Full discussion and review of Distilled: market / distill / sell-age phases, push-your-luck card shuffle, money tightness, recipes, upgrades, set collection vs aging, ratings. 34:09 – Cysmic Full discussion and review of (C-Y-S-M-I-C). Modular collapsing board, asymmetric factions, rocket-building / blueprints, action-card burn mechanic, combat, artifacts, player-count issues, theme delivery, overall rating. 56:01 – Outro  

00:00 – Intro & episode overview (Moon Colony Bloodbath + Michelle interview note; audio quality warning) 03:01 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion begins  13:19 – Clear rules overview of Moon Colony Bloodbath 17:07 – Deeper critique of Moon Colony Bloodbath (family vs. gamer game, comparisons) 19:53 – Galaxy Trucker comparison 24:22 – Designer & artist credits (Donald X. Vaccarino / Franz Vohwinkel) 26:14 – Spider-Man Noir  34:19 – Transition to listener interview 34:33 – Interview with Michelle begins (noticeably improved audio) 1:06:09 – Michelle’s top 5 games (starts with #5) 1:06:24 – Codenames 1:08:04 – Decrypto 1:11:24 – Castles of Burgundy 1:12:49 – Civolution 1:16:35 – Terraforming Mars  1:18:06 – Underwater Cities mention 1:21:31 – Twilight Imperium / Second Dawn for the Galaxy / Eclipse 1:23:26 – Arcs (Cole Wehrle) 1:25:56 – Moon Colony Bloodbath discussion with Michelle 1:39:52 – Ponzi Scheme recommendation 1:48:28 – Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr 1:49:35 – Fog of Love mention 2:07:35 – Outro & closing   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 404 BGS 2.0 is in full effect. 00:00 - Intro & Banter 01:13 - Everything Needs a Breather (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek) 01:35 - The Garbage Truck Story & Weak Stomach Tales 03:34 - Strong Imagination vs Reality 04:04 - Enrique’s Growth: Learning to Initiate & Connect 05:08 - Roll for Initiative & Therapist Logan 06:06 - Sustaining Connections vs Being a Homebody 07:55 - Progress & “Ya'aburnee” (Words from Other Languages) 08:38 - Nunchi: Reading the Room & Sensing Emotions 09:20 - Does Bubba Have Nunchi? Jerry’s Anomalies 10:56 - Gaby’s Strength: Matching the Mood & Making People Feel at Ease 13:10 - Mirroring People vs Being Yourself 15:43 - Transition to Board Games Weekend Recap 16:17 - Jerry’s Negotiation Style & “Making Jerry Lose” 17:39 - Zoo Vadis Trauma & Backstabbing Stories 20:14 - The Meta of Negotiation Games 23:49 - Moonrakers Drama & Jason’s Announcement 28:03 - Jerry Icing People Out for the Win 30:42 - Nemesis Retaliation Gameplay Story 32:22 - Tim’s Ruthless Oxygen Move 34:58 - Tim Abandons Everyone & Wins the Game 37:28 - Why Nemesis is a Top Game (Story + Mechanics) 40:24 - Comparing Nemesis, Lockdown & Legacy Games 43:10 - ARCS Campaign Discussion 45:22 - Upcoming Games (Revenant, Container, etc.) & Outro Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 403 A new era begins. This episode reflects what the Snobs will be striving to do for the foreseeable future. A return to form one might say. Email your questions, thoughts, comments on this episode to [email protected] 00:00 Intro & Con Recap 00:52 Listener Comments & Feedback 04:35 Podcast Future Plans & Direction 11:44 Games We Played at the Con 14:29 Stationfall Full Discussion 29:30 Food Talk and Stereotypes 39:40 The Forgotten Phones at Huddle House 48:30 Final Thanks & Goodbye

Episode 402 •  00:00 - Intro & Podcast Welcome •  00:36 - Road Trip Setup: In the Terrain (Car) •  01:57 - Recording Dangers & Louisiana Trooper Jokes •  02:30 - World Cup, Europe Heat Wave & No AC •  04:15 - Supergirl Movie Bombs During Heat Wave •  05:23 - Heading to Louisiana Board Game Meetup •  05:31 - Recent Games: Meeting Cameron & Xenon Profiteers •  07:50 - Podcast Revival & Rekindling the Love •  10:26 - Jerry’s Collection: 235 Games Counted by AI •  12:53 - Games Brought to the Meetup (Heat, Thunder Road, Moonrakers, etc.) •  14:00 - More Games Talk: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Scout, Love Letter •  16:40 - Bubba’s Board Game Design Project •  19:08 - Game Concept: Deep Fog, Lanterns & Nuanced Conversations •  21:00 - AI, Math & Game Balancing (Python Simulations) •  24:51 - AI’s Future in Board Game Design •  28:47 - Lego Theory, Gender Differences in Play & Storytelling •  34:33 - AI Hallucinations & Trust Issues •  38:12 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up the Drive   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 401 The Snobs discuss where the podcast goes from here. Please email your thoughts on the matter dear listeners at: [email protected]   Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

The Snobs get off to a rough start but finally settle in and play a variety of games with the Snob crew, then they welcome in Mike and Dan of Sporadically Board with even more games and chaos. Finally Jerry and Gaby chime in on listener voicemails as they enjoy the praise and accolades from their adoring and adorable listeners. Enjoy!!   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 399 This episode is chaos, bless you for hanging in there with us. Leave us a voicemail for upcoming episode 400 at 469-609-7221. Please leave it asap as the airdate of 400 will be the week of June 21-27.  If you're abroad from US leave a voice note on any of our social DM's. Things are soon to change for our show but that will be discussed in episode 401!! #youvebeenteased Thanks for listening and Godspeed. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group      

Episode 398 Jerry relays his hate for the TV show 9-1-1 while unknowingly recruiting Gaby as a new viewer of said show.  Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs YouTube Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Originally aired June 26, 2019 In this very special episode, the Snob's give you a sneak peak into their real feelings and emotions as they discuss some of the things that have taken place in their lives as well as Bubba bringing them together. Naomi Soultrain, Gaby is sorry he forgot your name!!  Please forgive him!!  You and your husband have proven to be very dear to him!!  Then they discuss the game Santa Maria.  Please rate and review on whatever platform you listen on if possible! The Snob's love their listeners!!  Contact them, they thrive on attention!  Thank you and enjoy!!   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 397 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 396   The very relevant smash hit movie Jumper, starring Anakin Skywalker is discussed, then Gaby brings his hot dust facts and also mentioned is the board game, Challengers. Enjoy? Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 395   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 394   The Snobs discuss among other things: preparing for tornadoes, different "-ophiles" and the Golden Geek podcast nominations. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

In this bonus, heavily sport talk laden episode, the Snobs briefly discuss some feedback from episode 391 Loosing My Mind! Jerry then explains to Gaby his newfound love of ice hockey while trashing other sports like baseball and soccer inciting Gaby to come to their defense. Yes it's comparing apples to oranges, but the question then is, would you prefer an apple? Or an orange? Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 393 Through Ice & Snow discussion starts (00:33:05)  Through Ice & Snow on BGG The Snobs "review" Through Ice and Snow. Kinda. Mostly chaos happens. Hard to believe this podcast wasn't nominated for a BGG award for best board game podcast. Kidding of course, it makes perfect sense. Enjoy!   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 392 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

In this episode Sharde says goodbye (for now) as she is moving away. Gaby tries to distract himself from his impending sadness by chatting with Sharde bout what she's been up to. Enjoy! P.S. If you would like to wish Sharde good travels, email her at [email protected].  If you so wish, you may donate to her traveling and living expenses below, thanks! Sharde's Venmo Sharde's CashApp

Episode 391   The Snobs recap LOTR. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 390 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 389 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 388   Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 387 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 386   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 385 The Snobs discuss: the Olympics, a recent popular reel and the parting of ways of Ryan Dancey and AEG. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 384 The bands all here, enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 383 The Snobs discuss the splitting up of Watch It Played and Game Night Picks. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group  

Episode 382 Stitched together for your listening pleasure, enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 381 Bubba returns for his annual visit to the podcast. After catching up, Gaby and Bubba also discuss Circadians First Light. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 380 The Snobs read a heartfelt email from a dear listener. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 379 The Snobs and Crew discuss a murder mystery party game they all played and catch up on some emails.   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 378   Returning Primary Guest Host Daniel Hughes and Gaby catchup. Enjoy!   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

The Snobs discuss their brushes with famous celebrities Harrison Ford, George Bush, Rosie O'Donnell and Harvey Fierstein!! When, how? Let's find out.  Then they remember they are a board game podcast and discuss Treasure Island and Modern Art.  Also discussed, Long John Silver's food, people that preface their statements and the game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.  Also they introduce their friend John.  Enjoy!

Episode 377 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 376 The Snobs discuss their top 10-6 video games of all time among other things. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 375 Gaby and Enrique discuss self esteem, death by firing squad, Airlines Europe and At the Gates of Loyang. Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group    

Episode 374   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group    

Episode 373   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group    

Episode 372: Harrington went to Japan and tells the Snobs about this trip.   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group    

Episode 371     Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 370 Kicking Off with Listener Feedback and Podcast Identity : 00:00 From Roger Rabbit to The Patient: TV& Childhood Trauma 02:27 Exploring Quaintness, Quirks, and the Autistic Ferengi 09:10 The Crocodile Hostage and Player- Hating Alien Encounters 15:50 Analyzing the Board Game Industry and IP Crossovers 25:10 From True Crime to Studio Ghibli: A Podcast Wrap- up 31:50 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Email: [email protected] Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 369 Debating Eminem's Snare and the' Fun Fact' Fallacy 00:00 The Inflammable Truth and Captain John's Fish 09:50 From Hiroshima Lemons to New Board Game Acquisitions 15:16 Renaming Pickleball and American Football's True Name 23:50 Superstitions, Positive Thinking, and Social Media Criticism 29:37 Star Trek Eulogies and American Cultural Softness 39:25 The Depresso Coffee Shop and Bipolar Bear Baristas 45:20 Enjoy!   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 368 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 367 Enjoy! The Snobs catch up and Gaby reviews A Place for All My Books.   Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 366 Enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group

Episode 365   The Snobs and Dan and Mike of Sporadically Board podcasting together in the flesh and its pure chaos, enjoy! Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bgsnobs Follow/join us at: Board Game Snobs Discord https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesnobs/ Board Game Snobs Facebook Group