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The Board Game Show
by The Board Game Show
Join Scott Bogen for this geeky, irreverent, podcast featuring nerds, warfare, cocktails, news, reviews, and interviews.
Episodes
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Pooping Out Cubes
Happy Valley, London, Automobile, Operation, Battleship, Don't Break the Ice, Covert
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Welcome to The Beard Game Show
Gamehole Con, Grindhouse Arena, Mansions of Madness, Whitehall Mystery
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Gearworks Kickstarter Special Edition
In this special edition of The Board Game Show podcast, Scott Bogen sits down with game designer Kirk Dennison of Piecekeeper Games to talk about their new game, Gearworks. All this and more. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Ha Ha Ha That's Great
In this Season 5 episode of The Board Game Show podcast, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka continue their Ryan Laukat bromance with talk about Amber Mines and Klondike Rush. They also dive deep into Captain Sonar and the new offshoot game, Sonar. Finally, a discussion about the classic game, Can't...
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We'll Get You In a Program
Join Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka as they talk about Keith's upcoming game, Skulk Hollow. The dice-rolling game Las Vegas is discussed, and there's some fun talk about games that feature stories, including an in-depth discussion about Ryan Laukat's incredible game, Near and Far. All this and…
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Don't Forget About the Mother Ship
GrandCon, Kingdomino, 878 Vikings, Fantasy Realms, Flip Ships
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Who Doesn't Want to Play LEGO Batman?
In this episode, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka talk about their experiences at Gen Con 2017, including Klask, Photosynthesis, Pack O' Games, and The Networks. Also, who needs a shower? All this and more. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Throw The Game Out We're Done
In this episode, Gen Con plans are discussed, as well as a major award. Also, Dice Forge and a comparison of the Exit and Unlock series.
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It Feels Really Good
In this episode, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka review RPG Coasters for the high end game room. Keith reveals a surprise for Scott, followed by an overview of Snow Tails, one of the best racing games ever. Scott finally plays Glory to Rome, and you'll find out if he was able to beat Keith…
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Preview of Roll Player Monsters and Minions Expansion
Keith Matejka shares all the details of his upcoming Monsters & Minions expansion for Roll Player! Learn how players will be pitted against a final boss monster, new Market cards, a new type of die added to the dice bag, the special abilities of the Scout and Assassin, possible Kickstarter…
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There's No Such Thing as a Cool Cup
Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka discuss Gloomhaven, Planetarium, Saint Malo and Arkham Horror The Card Game in this power packed episode. All this and more. Let's begin now, shall we?
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I've Got Grown Man Hands
In this episode, the secret to creating realistic, sturdy asteroids for the X-Wing Miniatures game is shared, plus battles in the garage. Scott and Keith talk about the value of graphic design skills for prototyping. Keith tells us about the game Nevermore. The beautifully illustrated Kana Gawa...
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I'm Glad That Conflict Brings You Joy
Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka begin with a brief discussion of some video games they've been playing. Scott talks about attending CabinCon, a private gaming convention in the north woods. Two Rooms and a Boom is mentioned, as well as Tikal, Medici, Ra, '65 (Vietnam), and Star Wars Destiny. Scott...
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It's Not Built For Ginormous Neanderthals
Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka talk about Gen Con Housing, T.I.M.E. Stories and the Under the Mask expansion, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, Mysterium and Dixit, The Manhattan Project Energy Empire, Notre Dame, and Amerigo. All this and more! Let's begin now, shall we?
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The Most Prolific
In episode 34, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka share the mic again with designer and proprietor Bryan Winter of I'm Board Games & Family Fun. Bryan tells us all about his background as a designer and bringing the old CCG title he designed -- Doomtrooper -- to the digital realm. Keith acquires a new...
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Make It All "Glowy"
Owner of I'm Board Games & Family Fun and game designer Bryan Winter joins Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka for episode 33. We discuss what's driving business at your neighborhood game store and share our thoughts on deck building games with an emphasis on the awesome new Star Wars Destiny…
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I Don't Even Know What This Game is About
Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka talk about DVG's Warfighter card game, as well as Warfighter WWII. Keith describes one of his favorite card games, Glory of Rome. Also, Kingdom Death Monster rakes in bookoo bank. And the Don of Warfare schools us about playing wargames on Vassal (vassalengine.org)....
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Can You Drive That On The Highway?
Scott and Keith discuss Evolution Climate, Fresco, Lewis and Clark, and Scrabble with Mom during the holidays. Plus, Keith answers the question, "Can you drive that on the highway?" Also, this episode includes a new Warfare segment where the Don of Wargaming is introduced, along with discussion...
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Please Listen Inside My Car
In Episode 30, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka sit inside Scott's car in front of an Indian restaurant to bring you more board game talk and podcast excellence. Madison's Gamehole Con and Protospiel are discussed. Scott suggests a new card type for Roll Player, and Keith shares his worst game…
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Shelf Survey and Board Game Bling
In episode 29, Keith surveys Scott's game shelf. Plus, online trolls are discussed, favorite LCGs, as well as blinging out your board games. Also, board game therapy. Games and other topics discussed in this episode include, Dead of Winter, Zombie Dice, Invasion from Outer Space, Vast, Android...
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D-Day at Omaha Beach Board Game Review
Join Scott Bogen and Kev Sharp of The Big Board for this previously unreleased Warfare segment from the archives! With Kev asking the questions, Scott discusses and reviews in detail John Butterfield's solitaire D-Day at Omaha Beach game published by Decision Games. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Racoon in the Wheel Well and Gaming for Health
Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka discuss the health benefits of playing board games, plus Agamemnon by Osprey is reviewed. A racoon may be in the wheel well, and many board games are mentioned or discussed, including Tokaido, The Captain is Dead, Star Trek Panic, Parade, Nations, Gipf, Keyflower,...
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A Board Game Podcast and Gen Con 2016
In this episode, Scott Bogen is joined by Keith Matejka as co-host. Scott and Keith discuss their GenCon experience, including the hotel lottery, an encounter with legendary designer Martin Wallace, Indie Game Alliance, Flick em' Up, Catacombs, Vast and Terraforming Mars. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Flag Dash and Kirk Dennison
New board game designer Kirk Dennison talks about the design of Flag Dash currently funding on Kickstarter. He tells us how Robo Rally inspired some of his design choices, as well as how he solved the "I could not get away" problem encountered during one of his playtests. All this and more. Let's...
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Roll Player and Keith Matejka
In episode 24, Scott Bogen talks to game designer Keith Matejka about his latest design, Roll Player, where players compete to create the greatest fantasy adventurer. Keith also talks about his love for Fallout and a chance encounter with a well-known icon of science fiction gaming. All this and...
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Supporting Ancient Overlords and A Study in Emerald
Scott Bogen gives you a sneak peak at what he's been playing lately, including Phantom Fury, Warfighter and the upcoming Kickstarter, Nightmare Forest: Dead Run. Featured in this episode is the rather daunting, but marvelous, A Study in Emerald board game. Finally, get ready for Holiday Slush…
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Lie Like a Champ -- Board Games and Deception
In episode 22, Scott Bogen reveals the results of a 2011 UCLA study on detecting deception, and how you can use this knowledge during board game night. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Tales of the Arabian Nights is Just Like the Corn Palace
In episode 21, Scott Bogen talks about the Tales of the Arabian Nights board game and how his impressions changed over time. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Dark Moon
Episode 20 is all about the board game Dark Moon by Evan Derrick. This review is complete with dark, foreboding reenactments of this science fiction themed re-skin of BSG Express. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Ancient Druids Wage War in Cromlech
Rob Huber of Rattlebox Games joins Scott Bogen to discuss his company's first game, Cromlech, as well as his experience using Kickstarter to fund it. Let's begin now, shall we?
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Brewin' USA and Adam Rehberg
In episode 18 Scott Bogen interviews board game designer Adam Rehberg about his upcoming Kickstarter, Brewin' USA., a game about the craft beer revolution. Launch hearty brews with organic ingredients while competing in regional brewfests to become the best craft brewery in the nation. Besides…
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The Life & Times of Richard Weed
In episode 17 of The Board Game Show podcast, Scott Bogen talks about his day-long suspension from Boardgamegeek and the role of Richard Weed in our lives. Also, Scott reviews one his favorite new games, Among The Stars. The guys also play the card game, Larceny: Plan The Perfect Heist over beer...
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Andy, Andrew and The Leaf Blower Man
In Episode 16, Scott Bogen recaps his summer by resurrecting 30-Second Review (Flash Point) and talks about an amazing chance encounter with Andy and Andrew, reviews Lost Legacy: The Starship, and shares a previously unreleased, horrifying audio clip of the crazy leaf-blower man. Also in this...
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Dig Deep for Celebrity Friends
This episode begins with some very important Wil Wheaton news. Scott Bogen also talks to David Farr of the Nerdherders Podcast about Kobolds for Kids, a charity fundraiser complete with Ebay auctions with expertly painted Reaper Bones Miniatures. In Warfare, Kevin and Scott talk about The Dark...
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I Officially Give You Permission
In Episode 14 of The Board Game Show podcast, Scott Bogen interviews designer Chris Urinko of Wicked Boar Games and Daft Concepts. Also, Scott tells us why Eldritch Horror unseats Arkham Horror as the ultimate Lovecraftian board game. In our Warfare segment, Kevin returns from the Game On…
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Scoville and Mob Town
In Episode 13 of The Board Game Show, Scott Bogen interviews designer Ed Marriott about his game of hot pepper farming, called Scoville, now on Kickstarter. Marriott also gives us a sneak peak at another game he is working on. Scott also interviews designer Danny Devine to talk about his game…
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Mudslides and Pyroclastic Flow
In episode 12 of The Board Game Show, Mudslides and Pyroclastic Flow, Scott Bogen reviews Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island and somehow manages to weave in a sound bite of Wil Wheaton. Scott also reviews the board game, The Downfall of Pompeii, with references to the upcoming…
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Four Times In One Night
In episode 11 of The Board Game Show, Author Chris-Rachael Oseland talks about her book Wood for Sheep, The Unauthorized Settlers Cookbook. Scott Bogen reviews the latest Resistance installment, Coup, as well as a nearly 50-year-old, mold-ridden game of Probe by Parker Brothers. In our Warfare...
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We're Talking 26,880 Board Configurations
Episode 10 of The Board Game Show features an interview with Grid-Hammer designer, Leeron Webb. Scott Bogen reviews Kingdom Builder and explains how it can occasionally save face in nerdy conversations. Scott also shares his experience as a weapons officer in Space Cadets and gives us a brief...
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Awesome In The Pants
In episode 9 of The Board Game Show, Awesome In The Pants, Scott Bogen interviews the designer of Blocks In The East, Emanuele Santandrea. Kevin Sharp from The Big Board wargaming Website joins the Warfare team. Scott, Ash and a special guest discuss the gin and tonic and its place in British...
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The Adventures of Brett Myers
Episode 8 features an interview with game designer, Brett Myers! We'll discuss his most recent game, The Lord of The Rings Dice Building Game, his first game, Nanuk (a story that involves a car striking a moose), and a few new games he's working on. Let's begin now, shall we? DOWNLOAD EPISODE 8 HERE
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Chickens in the Backyard
Episode 7 features an un-boxing of B-29 Superfortress. Yes, an actual un-boxing in a podcast! What could be better? Oh, right, maybe a video? Game designer Abigail Elizabeth tells us about her new game, Sum Wars, now on Kickstarter. In Warfare with Jeff, we talk about the modern version of an...
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Uwe Eickert of Academy Games (Extended Interview)
This special edition of The Board Game Show features an extended interview with Uwe Eickert of Academy Games that adds nearly an additional 20 minutes to the interview released in episode 6. In addition to talking about his work on Gettysburg and the Conflict of Heroes series and solo expansion...
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Awakening The Uwe
Episode 6 features game designer Uwe Eickert of Academy Games. Eickert discusses ongoing work on their upcoming Gettysburg game, the Conflict of Heroes series and solo expansion, as well as other games in progress. I also talk to designer Philip duBarry about the new board game Family Vacation,...
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Spiked Eggnog Ho Ho Ho
In this spiked eggnog holiday episode of The Board Game Show we head to our neighborhood game store and hear a wide range of board game ideas for your holiday gift-giving and receiving plans. I review the adult party game, Questionable Fun in which participants risk choking on salty snacks while...
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Clearly, I'm Not Wil Wheaton
Episode 4 features an interview with undead Lich enchantress, Heidi Lawler, who is also a third-year volunteer with True Dungeon. I discuss all the details of the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game, complete with geeky Star Wars sound effects, a 1970’s Kenner toy commercial and a reveal of my...
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The Borg and The Undead Alchemist
Episode 3 features an interview with the great Richard Borg to discuss one of his more recent works, Samurai Battles! In Warfare with Jeff, we talk about Jeff’s man cave, his bunker, his game room, his escape, and the importance of setting the stage for game night. We introduce a new regular...
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Not A Gen Con Preview
The second episode of The Board Game Show, titled Not a Gen Con Preview, includes a review of 1812, The Invasion of Canada, some brief Axis and Allies talk in Warfare with Jeff, a succulent drink recipe that fuses the black-spiced rum of a tentacled beast with the contents of a wax-sealed vessel...
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In the Beginning
Our first episode features an interview with Mike Loew, former graphics editor of The Onion and avid Warhammer 40K player. I introduce Cocktails with Ash Green and Warfare with Jeff. Reviews of Forbidden Island and Battle for Hill 218. Our first Big Question is unveiled. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 1 HERE...
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