Start Space Podcast

The title says it all. Join us July 27, 2017 at twitch.tv/startspacecast for 12 hours of gaming and a giveaway!

In the grand finale of the Start Space Podcast, we talk about the lessons we've learned form 3+ years of podcasting and give our thanks to some of the best fans in the biz.   Bang...

In this episode, Eddie is joined by friend of the show Jon Weber to talk about how we define the weight of games and review the undoubtedly-heavy game The Gallerist!

In this spoooooooky episode of the Start Space Podcast, we're talking about the terrifying possibility of board games as a competitive sport and reviewing the ghoulish board game Pursuit of Happiness.

In this episode, we list our favorites board game elements in a futile attempt to talk about our ideal game. Then, we review an actually well-designed game in Isle of Skye!

It is time again for the greatest awards in gaming, the Spacies! In this 3rd annual edition, we give out our awards for the games we've reviewed in the last year. We also review the 2-player dungeon-crawl, Claustrophobia and give you details about our Dice Tower Network contest!

In this episode, we finally get to the bottom of our deep dark history by going straight to the source, our Mom! We talk her history in games and our journey in the hobby from her perspective. Then, we go in-depth on Pandemic Legacy! Don't worry, if you don't want spoilers, there are none in the first review. For those that want our spoilerific opinions, we've got those too at the end of the episode! (Don't worry, there's plenty of warning)

In this episode, we talk about the struggle that is the first play. What draws us into games and what pushes players away? Then, we review The Battle of Five Armies, a beautiful games of combat in the Hobbit universe.

In this episode, we talk about our month in gaming, do a little genre spotlight on Hidden Role games, and review the CoolMiniorNot game, Rum and Bones! Enjoy everybody!

Hey everybody! In this very awesome episode, we have guests! Our friends Mary and Mark join us to talk about the gaming hobby and its bumpy relationship with women as well as accessibility in general. Plus all your favorites including a double-dose of Gamer Lingo, an Origin Story, and our review of Blood Rage!

Hello! In this episode, we're talking about rules: good and bad rulebooks, how we teach, and rules overload. We also have a listener Origin Story, some good ol' fashioned Gamer Lingo and a review of Broom Service!

In this episode, we're looking back at our gaming journey and the kind of gamers we are now. What a wild and crazy ride it's been. Speaking of wild and crazy, we then review the edge-of-your-seat Feld Euro, Castles of Burgundy!

It's our annual Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Episode! This year, our auction winner is Michael and Icarus Tours. At their behest, we talk convention crowds and review the super-hot con game, Codenames!

In this conciliatory mini-sode, we're talking about our excitement over the imminent BGG.con 2015!

Hellllo everyone! In this episode, we're each counting down our Top 13 games of All Time! Why 13? Who knows! We also recap our Extra Life marathon and review Nexus Ops.

In this episode, we talk about the trials and tribulations of game night, review Battlecon: Devastation of Indines, and Tony talks...for quite a while.

In this episode, we're doing it all: talking about the resurgence of licensed games, previewing an upcoming Kickstarter project, and reviewing Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia!

In this very short episode, we announce the winner of our Dice Tower Network and Coolstuff Inc contest! Thank you everone for participating!

In this episode of the SSP we're looking at another game genre! This time, we look at games which include lying and bluffing as a central mechanism, talk about our favorite ones, and how they work in the game group. Then, we review Carcassonne, the last of the holy trinity of gateway games!

Hello friends! In this very special, chock-filled episode, we hold the 2nd Annual Spacie Awards, begin our part of the Dice Tower Network's massive contest, and review the ever-popular sacred-cow Magic: The Gathering! Could we do any more in one show? The tales say a man tried once. You can still hear his screams on the wind...

In this episode, we talk about the recent controversies surrounding the tabletop hobby and how it affects our perception of the activity as a whole. We then do something more fun when we review the two-player Euro, Targi!

In this episode of the Start Space Podcast, we talk about the struggle involved with carrying games all over the place, whether that be to weekly game night or across the country to a family reunion. Then, we review the super-hot dungeon crawler, Star Wars: Imperial Assault!

In this episode, Tony talks about a conversation he had with some local competitive video game players and we do a double review of Bugs in the Kitchen and Telestrations!

In this episode, we talk about the experience of running a board gaming event and review Tash Kalar: Arena of Legends!

In this episode, we're talking about the progress we've made with our new FLGS and the upcoming craziness of Tabletop Day. We also do our first review of an unreleased game when we look at the Polish game Mysterium!

It's our 50th episode! We talk about the bad personalities you might run into when gaming and review the new, hi-tech hotness, XCOM: The Board Game!

In this episode of the Start Space Podcast, we're looking at the wide world of Negotiation Games! Then, we review the new Minion Games joint, Battle Merchants!

In this episode, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Monopoly by discussing our recent play. We review the lesser-known title, Sidibaba, and Tony delves a little deeper to tackle the issue of some stereotypes that surround our hobby.

In this episode, we're talking about the epic saga that is Operation FLGS. With one store closing, we think about the role of gamers in the healthy growth of a store. Then, we put in work for our Patrons when we review their choice: Tragedy Looper!

In this extra-long episode of the podcast, we talk about the digital age of board gaming and do two big reviews!

It's our Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Special! We are proud to be joined by our auction winner for a discussion of Tabletop Roleplaying games and we review his choice game, Speculation!

In this episode, we're talking about old games. How do they stack up to all of the new hotness? Do they tend to fall to the wayside too often? We also get lost in a hypothetical before reviewing the seasonally-appropriate Dead of Winter!

In this episode, we're back from BGG.con and ready to talk about it! The games we played, the people we met, and the exhastion we felt. It's all here.

In this episode, Tony delights us with his Top 13 games of all time. Then GALAXY TRUCKER!

In this episode, we celebrate our one year anniversary by questioning our existence. We also review Takenoko, a game about pandas!

The Start Space Podcast! You know, it's this pretty cool gaming podcast.  Oh, you mean like The Dice Tower? Ughhh... We also review Cash n Guns 2nd Edition!

In this episode, we talk about Fantasy Football. No, wait! Don't run away! It turns out there are a lot of people out there who might be gamers and don't even know it! 

In this episode, we're answering a few listener questions about the method behind our purchases before reviewing the super-hot (and somewhat controversial) Marvel Dice Masters!

In this super-fiddly edition of the Start Space Podcast, we're talking solo gaming! Then, a review of the Privateer Press sci-fi dungeon-crawl, Level 7: Omega Protocol.

What's a party game? Why should you play abstract games? Magic Circle? We answer all of these questions and more in a brand-new episode of the Start Space Podcast! Stick around to the end of the show when I remember that there is more than one Level 7 game and that I may or may not have mentioned the wrong one at the start.

In this very special episode of the Start Space Podcast we start a contest, discuss the utility of gaming awards (and show them how it's done), and review the goofy fun monster game, Rampage! 

In this episode, we talk about the push and pull between the desire to fully explore a single game and the drive to play more and more new games. Gamer Lingo makes an appearance and we review the game Neuroshima Hex!

In this episode, we have make an important announcement about the future of the podcast, talk about collecting in the tabletop hobby, and review War of the Ring 2nd Edition! It's a pretty big deal.

In this episode, we talk about the ever-expanding world of Worker Placement games before reviewing the hot new family game, Splendor! 

In this episode, we're back from vacation and talking about travel gaming. We discuss our experience incorporating board games into our travels and look for advice on what we could do better next time. Then, we review the absurd team-combat game, Duel of Ages 2!

In this episode, things get a bit rowdy as we talk to our friend (and future review writer) Wes. Following introductions, we review the Fantasy Flight LCG, Game of Thrones: The Card Game!

In this episode, we tackle the hotbutton issue of Online vs. Local retailers. Then, we review the co-op hotness, Robinson Crusoe!

In this short episode, we talk about the labels that are given to so many games. Do we really need categorizations anymore? We give you all the answers to that in about 10 minutes! Then, we review the Knizia game, Lost Cites!

In this episode, we talk about pimping out games. What have we done to take our games to the next level? Then, we review Steam Park and decide the winner of our listener poll!