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Twins Talk Tabletop's Podcast

 "Twins Talk Tabletop" is a podcast hosted by twin brothers who share their passion for board games. The show covers a variety of board game-related topics, including game impressions, design pet peeves, expansions, and recommendations for players of all experience levels. Each episode features lively discussions, recent gameplay experiences, and listener-driven topics, making it a fun and informative listen for board game enthusiasts. The podcast started in 2024 and continues to grow with each episode. 

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    Episode 60: A Golden Age of Games Played

    The twins talk about how many different games you need to hit to start feeling like your are in the golden age of board games. Come join them at the table for another week. But first the Recent plays 1:07: Age of Steam (2002) 7:15: Photograph (2016) 12:58: Frosthaven (2022) 19:45: Sidereal Confluence (2017) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 59: First play Setup

    Welcome back to the table where this week the twins discuss the first play, do you go with the recommended set up or do you add in advance variance right away. But first they discuss there recent plays 1:30: Magical Athlete (2025) 8:30: Castle Combo (2025) 13:45: Machi Koro (2012) 19:04: Babel (2000) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 58: GOBfest

    Welcome back to twins talk Tabletop. We went to a convention!! We attended the local convention of GOB fest in Edmonton. So this weeks episode is totally dedicated to that. Convention plays 7:46 Recall (2025) 17:00 Hegemony: Lead your class to Victory (2023) 26:15 The Great Library (2026) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 57: What about Card Games

    Hello welcome back to twins talk tabletop. This week we talk about where card games fit into our board gaming hobby. But before that we talk about our recent plays 0:51: Barrage (2019) 11:00: Feya's Swamp (2025) 21:47: Seas of Strife (2015) 26:27: Regicide (2020) Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 56: Board Game Presentation

    Welcome back to TTT this week we look into the art and presentation of board games. Come join us as we discuss our opinions. But before that we talk about our recent plays 1:01 Macao (2009)6:50: Ada's Dream of (2025) 13:55: Darwin's Journey (2023) 21:37: Skull (2011)  Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 55: Burden of the Rules Explainer

    Hello back to the Twins talk tabletop podcast. We are excited for another episode and this week we talk about one of Justins passions and that is about the rules explainer. We go into depths about what makes a good explainer and as well as some other parts of explaining games. But before that we go into our recent plays 1:04 Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth: Allies (2025)7:02: Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock (2025) 14:04: Lord of the Rings The FellowShip of the Ring: A trick taking game (2025) 18:25: Teotihuacan: City of Gods (2018) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 54: Bomb Busters Review

    The Twins are back at the table and this time they been playing a game together and want to do a deep dive on bomb busters. This weeks feature topic is a board game review. We have been playing a lot and would like to talk more about this game. Before that we talk about our recent plays Recent plays 1:13: Azuls Queens Garden (2021)7:24: Speakeasy (2025)17:02: Harmonies (2024) 22:25: Moon Colony Bloodbath (2025) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 53: Saturated Board Game Market

    Hey Hey Hey welcome back to the Twins talk tabletop. A board gaming podcast that talks about all things board games. This week we talk about the amount of games there are in our hobby. The Pros and Cons of a saturated market. But before we get into that we talk about our recent plays Recent plays 1:11 Sweetlands (2025) 11:13: Maracaibo (2019) 18:23: Things in Rings (2024) 23:52: Alchemist (2014) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 52: TTT 2025 Awards

    Hey welcome back to another wonderful episode of the Twinstalk tabletop podcast. Everyone is putting out the best of 2025 games so we thought we would follow suit. So join us for a listen to see what we thought of 2025. Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 51: Board Games of 2026

    Merry Christmas, The twins have finished the bracket at last with Lord of the Rings duel for middle earth winning. For the last episode of 2025 we thought it be fitting to talk about the games we are looking forward to playing or getting to the table in 2026. but before that they talk about their recent plays 1:27 LUZ (2024) 6:19: Trickerion Legends of Illusions (2015)15:43: Lost Ruins of Arnak (2020)22:35: OathswornL Into the Deepwood (2022) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 50: Christmas Gifts

    Its the holiday season and it is time to start thinking of what games to get for friends and family. So the twins though to do a top 5 gift of games that you can gift your family during this holiday season. Need a suggestion we got it for you. Also our Twins talk tabletop bracket is in its last week so please fill out the forum below to get your vote in to name the best board game. https://forms.gle/1Mr9pu1Qu7yK24em8But before our topic we talk about our recent plays 1:37: Ra and write (2025) 7:26: Sanctuary (2025) 16:15: The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring: A tricktaking Game (2024) 25:01: Gibberers (2025) Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 49: Is one play enough?

    are one time experience enough in the board game hobby. The twins sit down and discuss if only have one play of a board game sufficant for an experience. With the hottness and "Fast Fashion" so prevelant in the board game hobby we discuss what our idea play counts are and talking about all the different plays we get. We are also onto the 5th round of our bracket. We are in semi finals. Only 4 games left. Please fill out the survey below for a chance to win $50 to a board game retailer of your choice. https://forms.gle/Wy6m6HU6UnxjoDh87Our recent plays 1:41: Guildlands (2025)8:15: Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock 16:23: Pipeline (2019) 23:03: Stationfall (2023) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 48: Kingmaking Etiquette

    After a discussion on Kingmaking the twins want to tackle the complicated topic of Kingmaking. Why is it so fragile and what makes it good or bad. Come join the twins. The 4th round and Top 8 board games are now on the bracket. Please click on the link below for the next round. You will get entered into a draw for $50. https://forms.gle/daBcVhwVEKj5SWMx6Before the discussion we talk about the recent plays 1:46: Faraway (2024) 7:31: Nokosu Dice (2016) 14:00: The old kings Crown (2025) 25:30: Recall (2025) Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 47: Best board game Mechanisms draft

    Welcome back to Episode 47 of the twins talk tabletop podcast. The twins love to discuss the things they love about board games so this week they decided to have a draft of their favorite mechanisms. If you have been following along with the top 50 list Bracket you can find round 3 link below. Please fill it out and you will be entered into a draw to win a $50 gift card to a board game retailer of your choice . https://forms.gle/16GJ83hK8Lz9W2859But before all that here are their recent plays 1:44: Tag Team (2025) 9:45: Gaia project: The lost Fleet (2024) 16:02: The Night Cage (2021) 20:25: Dutch Blitz (1960) Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 46: Vantage

     Let we mentioned in the episode you can have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a board game retailer of your choice. Our second round of the bracket is up. You can see the bracket in the geeklists on BGG. Here is round 2 Fill out this bracket for a chance to win. https://forms.gle/fPPuiBeVWLAL5SqG8This week we talk about our recent plays then jump into a feature review of Vantage 2:51: Spooktacular (2025) 6:54: Millennium blades (2016) 14:04 The Anarchy:  (2025)   21:15: Fliptown (2023) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 45: Why are all games the same?

    Hello we just finished out top 50 list and back to regular programing. Let we mentioned in the episode you can have a chance to win a $50 gift card to a board game retailer of your choice. Fill out this bracket for a chance to win. https://forms.gle/6m9qjTuiq5gLtxbC9 This week we talk about games that are the same. Do you need to own all the games. So many games give you the same feel. How do you know what games to buy or not. but first we talk about our recent plays. 1:52: Fishing (2024) 7:11: Luthier (2025) 12:49:La famiglia: The great mofia war (2023)   20:05: Blood on the Cloctower (2022) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 44: Top 50 List (10-1)

    Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 10 J: Letters from WhitechapelK: dune war for arrakas9: J: Food Chain Magnate K: The Gang8 J: Dominant Species K:Spirit Island7: J: Gaia ProjectK:Brass: Birmingham6 J:DecryptoK:the city of the big shoulders5: J:ArcsK: Gaia project4: J:The Crew: Mission Deep SeaK:Tichu  3: J: Blood on the ClocktowerK: Great Western Trail2: J:Sidereal ConfluenceK: Pipeline  1 J: Guards of Atlantis IIK:Arkham horror the card game/eathborne Rangers Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 43: Top 50 List (20-11)

    Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 20 J: TichuK: Decrypto19: J: The White CastleK: guards of atlantis II18: J: The GangK:cryptd17: J: A Feast for OdinK:The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth16 J:KeyflowerK:184615: J:Slay the Spire: The Board GameK: skull king14: J:Exit: The Game K:A Feast for Odin13: J: RootK: Stationfall 12: J:The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earthK: argicola11 J: Brass: BirminghamK:age of steamThanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 42: Top 50 List (30-21)

    Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 30 J: AgricolaK: Outlive 29: J:AnachronyK: ark nova28: J: DominionK:Teotihuacan: City of Gods27: J: CrokinoleK:race for the galaxcy26 J:EarthBorne rangers K:blood on the clocktower25: J:Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street IrregularsK: barrage24: J:Blood RageK:clank23: J: That's Pretty Clever!K: ito22: J:ConcordiaK: how do you doodle21 J: Great Western TrailK: Hegemony: Lead your class to victory Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 41: Top 50 List (40-31)

    Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 40 J: Ark Nova K: Terraforming mars 39: J: SCOUT K: Civolution38: J: Scythe K:Maracibo 37: J: Age of SteamK: Cat in the box deluxe edition36 J:VoidfallK: Arcs 35: J:Cat in the Box: Deluxe EditionK: Xia: legends of the drift34: J:MonikersK: Sidereal Confluence33: J: TelestrationsK: Blue lagoon32: J:ItoK: thats pretty clever31 J: FrosthavenK: AnachonyThanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 40: Top 50 list (50-41)

    Twins talk tabletop tackle their top 50 list again. Both the twins love making board game lists and like seeing out our lists come out different and the same. Hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts. 50 J: Ankh: Gods of Egypt K: Micro Macro Crime City 49: J: Teotihuacan: City of Gods  K: Decorum 48: J: Orleans K:Feed the Kraken  47: J: QuacksK:the crew mission deep sea46 J:Terraforming Mars  K:Dominion  45: J:Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood K: patchwork44: J:Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon K:captian sonar  43: J: Dune: Imperium – UprisingK: Roll for the galaxy 42: J:AzulK: wonderlands wars   41 J: Earth K:Dune imperium- uprising  Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 39: Earthborne Rangers Review

    Hello, Welcome back at the table with the twins. They have finally got their copies of Earthborne Rangers and wants to try and do a review of the game. So come join us for this wonderful episode. Before that they talk about their recent plays Recent plays 1:34:  Tower Up (2024) 6:07: Critter Kitchen (2025) 14:07: Arkham Horror the card game: The Drowned City (2025)  22:18: Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (2024) 27:10: Great Western Trail Second Edition (2021) 31:42: Root (2018) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 38: Importance of winning

    Hello, This week the twins are recording both in the same room and we apologize for any of the audio difference and quality due to the new set up. We discuss the importance of winning and how we approach games how everyone has this social contract while playing games but before that we talk about our most recent plays 1:15: Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (2024) 10:09: Coup (2012) 15:20: 1867 (2015) 25:03: Revive (2022) 32:30: Next Station: Tokyo (2023) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 37: Another Pile of Games

    Join both Kevin and Justin this week to talk about a bunch of games they been playing. They got a lot of games played in the last few weeks and wanted to share about all of them so this weeks episode is just talking about some of the new exciting games they both played. Recent plays 1:12: Eye my Favorite things (2015) 7:00: Trio (2021) 10:05: Age of Steam (2002) 18:19: Earth: The Abundance Expansion (2025) 23:24: Rumble Nation (2017) 28:32: Oceans (2020) 34:40: Zoo Vadis (2023) 42:00: Secret Hitler (2016) 49:09: High Society (1995) Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 36: Are Heavy Games Worth it

    Twins Talk Tabletop brings you another wonderful episode. We talk about why we lean towards heavier games and why we like to play those crunchy often long games. Before we get to those games though the twins discuss their recent plays recent plays 1:00: Res Arcana (2019) 6:07: Finspan (2025)  12:29: Xia: Legends of the Drift (2014) 20:16: Ponzi Scheme (2015) 26:43: Clank the Adventuring party (2020) 35:15: Age of Innovation (2023) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode: 35 Golden Geek Awards

    The Golden Geek Awards are out and the twins talk about all the games that have won and some of their hot takes. Before that they talk about their recent plays Recent plays 1:04: Anachrony (2017) 8:33:Cockroach poker (2004) 13:13: Colt Express: Couriers and Armoured train (2022)18:35: Ultimate Werewolf (2008) 23:12: Toy Battle (2025) 27:45: Ganz schon Clever (2018) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 34: What have people been playing??

    Hello and welcome to the twins talk tabletop podcast. So glad to have you. This week the twins talk about a new hot bar on board game geek, the most played games in some months. This is a great tool to follow to see what is being played. But before that we discuss our recent plays 0:50: Ransom notes (2021)4:08: In Too Deep (2021) 10:50: Galactic Cruise (2025)21:24: Through the Desert (1998) 25:32: BombBusters (2024) 32:05: Food Chain Magnate (2015) Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 33: Word games

    Come join the twins this week as we explore the world of words in games. We talk about new and old word games and the place they have in the board game hobby. Come check it out. But before that we talk about our recent plays Recent plays 1:07: Come Sail Away (2023) 6:29: Shadenfraude (2021)12:43: Chinatown (1999) 20:07: Distilled (2023) 31:41: Everdell (2018)Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 32: Two Player Games

    We’ve got another great episode for you, all about 2-player games! This week, the twins dive into some of the new duel variants of popular games and chat about the latest hot topics in the gaming world. Tune in to see what they’ve got in store for this week’s episode.Before that, though, they’ll talk about what they’ve been playing recently:0:46 – Azul Duel (2025) 6:10 – Age of Steam (2002) 14:27 – Lancaster (2011) 22:28 – Great Western Trail: El Paso (2025) 30:38 – So Clover! (2021) 33:48 – Molly House (2025)Thanks for listening! If you want to get in touch, find us on Twitter or shoot us an email at [email protected] shoutout to my friend Andrew Reid for the music—if you like what you hear, definitely check him out at the link below:https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 31: Board Game Geek Hall of Fame

    Welcome to another episode! Thanks so much for tuning in. This week, we’re diving into some exciting new games we’ve been playing recently, plus we’ve got a deep dive into the new Board Game Geek Hall of Fame. We’ve got some hot takes and interesting thoughts on the latest inductions.But first, let’s talk about what we’ve been playing:1:21 - City of the Big Shoulders (2019) 10:30 - Fromage (2024) 16:34 - Slay the Spire: The Board Game (2024) 23:20 - El Grande (1995) 28:53 - Age of Innovation (2023)Thanks for listening! If you want to reach out, you can find us on Twitter or email us at [email protected], a huge shoutout to my friend Andrew Reid, who did the music for the show. If you’re into his vibe, check out his work on SoundCloud here: Andrew Reid Music

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    Episode 30: Top 5 Spiel des Jahres draft

    This week, the twins are back with another Top 5 list! This time, they’re trying a new approach to cover a wider range of games. They’ll each draft five games from the list of winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards. Before that, they’ll dive into their recent plays. Come join them at the table to listen in!Recent Plays:1:06 – Dorfromantik: The Board Game (2023)7:33 – Mistborn: The Deck-Building Game (2024)14:26 – Chicago Express (2009)21:33 – Teotihuacan: City of Gods (2018)27:47 – Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet (2024)37:14 – Hadrian's Wall (2021)Thanks for listening! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] thanks to my friend Andrew Reid for our music. If you’re interested, check out his work at the link below:Andrew Reid Music

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    Episode 29: Blood on the Clocktower

    🎉 Get ready for a thrilling week of tabletop fun! 🎉This week, the twins are back with another action-packed episode, and we’re bringing some seriously exciting games to the table! Justin has been raving about Blood on the Clocktower, so we've dedicated an entire segment to explore this one-of-a-kind game. It's a must-know for hobbyists, and we're diving deep into why it's so special.But before we get into that, join us as we chat about our recent plays!Recent Plays:2:11 – AuZtralia (2018)9:21 – Guard of Atlantis II (2022)18:16 – Power Plants (2022)22:00 – Ark Nova (2021)29:01 – The Quacks of Quedlinburg (2018)35:24 – Roll for the Galaxy (2014)Thanks for tuning in to another exciting episode! Don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or shoot us an email at [email protected].🎵 Love our intro and outro music? Check out the talented Andrew Reid on SoundCloud 🎶  

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    Episode 28: Games games and some more games

    Join us for another exciting episode of Twins Talk Tabletop, where we dedicate the entire show to the games we’ve been playing lately! Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the chance to dive into a fantastic mix of games, and we can’t wait to share our highlights with you. So, grab a seat at the table as we discuss our recent plays!Timestamps & Games 1:34 – Agricola (2007) 10:04 – SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (2024) 24:56 – Magic Maze (2006) 29:28 – That’s Not a Hat (2023) 31:27 – Cat in the Box (2022) 33:23 – Onitama (2014) 37:11 – Voidfall (2023) 46:24 – Arcs (2024)💬 Connect with Us!We’d love to hear from you! Find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected].🎶 Shoutout to Andrew ReidEnjoying our intro and outro music? Check out our talented friend Andrew Reid on SoundCloud!Thanks for tuning in—we’ll see you at the table!

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    Episode 27: Board Game Trends

    Hello, and welcome back to a brand-new episode for 2025! We're thrilled to kick off the year with you and dive into another exciting discussion. This week, we’re exploring the trends we’ve observed in the tabletop hobby, reflecting on how they’ve impacted us, and sharing our thoughts on what the future might hold.But first, we’ll start with our recent plays!Recent Plays1:06 - New York Zoo (2020)8:20 - A Feast for Odin (2016)15:05 - Hansa Teutonica: Big Box (2020)19:56 - Dorfromantik: The Board Game (2022)27:30 - How Do You Doodle? (2018)32:20 - Wavelength (2019)Thanks for listening! If you'd like to connect with us, you can find us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] special shoutout to Andrew Reid for our amazing music! If you’d like to hear more of his work, check him out here:Andrew Reid Music on SoundCloud

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    Episode 26: Looking forward to 2025

    🎉 Hey there, Twin Talk tabletop enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to bring you yet another fantastic episode! With our 2024 awards in the rearview mirror, we’re all geared up and ready for an amazing 2025! We can’t wait to share the ambitious goals we’ve set for ourselves in the coming year and dive into the exciting new games hitting the shelves this year that have us buzzing with anticipation! 🎮✨But first, let’s jump into our recent plays! Check out the timestamps below so you can follow along:⏰ 1:00 - Wilmot's Warehouse (2024) ⏰ 7:30 - Cryptid (2018) ⏰ 14:12 - Exit: The Game - Hunt through Amsterdam (2023) ⏰ 19:47 - Civolution (2024) ⏰ 26:19 - Inventions: Evolution of Ideas (2024) ⏰ 31:05 - Thunder Road Vendetta (2023)Thank you for tuning in to another epic episode! Don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or shoot us an email at [email protected]!And if you’re jamming to our intro and outro music, give a huge shoutout to our talented friend Andrew Reid! Check out his vibes here: Andrew Reid's Music 🎶Let’s dive in and have a blast together! 🚀

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    Episode 25: Twins Talk Tabletop 2024 Awards

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!This week’s episode is a special one as we look back on 2024 and present the TTT Awards for the standout games we played and the moments that impressed us the most. It’s been an incredible year, and we want to sincerely thank all our listeners and supporters for being part of the journey.Before diving into the awards, we kick things off by discussing our recent plays:1:00 – Civolution (2024)8:20 – Terraforming Mars (2016)13:08 – Dro Polter (2023)17:24 – Hues and Cues (2020)21:36 – Rising Sun (2018)Thanks so much for listening! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] special shoutout to Andrew Reid for our fantastic music. If you’re interested in hearing more of his work, check out his SoundCloud:Andrew Reid MusicHappy holidays, and here’s to an even better 2025!

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    Episode 24: Different Interactions in Board Games

    The holiday season is upon us, and we’re thrilled to celebrate our 24th episode! We’ve got another exciting installment packed with fun games we’ve played and a lively discussion about board game interaction styles. Discover how the twins’ tastes differ when it comes to player interaction in games!Recent Plays:0:56 - That’s Pretty Clever (2018)8:13 - Sidereal Confluence (2017)16:45 - On Tour (2019)20:30 - John Company: Second Edition (2022)28:32 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)32:37 - Gaia Project (2017)Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear from you. Connect with us on Twitter or send us an email at [email protected] Thanks: Our music is by Andrew Reid. If you’re interested in his work, check him out at the link below:Andrew Reid Music on SoundCloud

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    Episode 23: Recommending Gifts

    Hello!We’re getting closer to Christmas, and many people have been asking us for recommendations on games to get for friends or family members. This inspired today’s topic, where we’ll share our thoughts on choosing and recommending games as gifts.But before we dive into that, let’s talk about some of our recent plays:1:17 - The Gang (2024)6:47 - The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth (2024)13:28 - Voidfall (2023)21:54 - Puerto Rico (2002)26:26 - Roll for the Galaxy (2014)30:20 - Bohnanza (1997)Thanks for listening! If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] special shoutout to Andrew Reid for our music! If you’re interested, you can check out more of his work here:Andrew Reid on SoundCloud 

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    Episode 22: Rating Board Games

    The twins have come together to start rating board games! To ensure consistency and provide better clarity for our listeners, we decided to create a rubric to guide our discussions and ratings. This way, you’ll better understand our perspective as we evaluate games.In this episode, we’re switching things up! We’ll start with our main topic before diving into what we’ve been playing recently.Thanks for listening!Recent Plays21:08: Citadels (2000)27:35: Dragon's Gold (2001)32:00: Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King (2015)37:07: The Gang (2024)44:45: The White Castle (2023)If you'd like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter or email us at [email protected] thanks to Andrew Reid for creating our music! If you’re interested, check out more of his work here:Andrew Reid Music on SoundCloud 

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    Episode 21: Digital vs Physical board games

    Hello and welcome back to Twins Talk Tabletop! It’s been an eventful week for the twins, with Justin bringing some intriguing new releases from 2024 to the table, while Kevin revisits some classic titles. Join us in this week’s episode as we discuss our recent plays and dive into our main topic: the pros and cons of digital versus physical board games.Recent Plays:0:43: Creature Caravan (2024)7:37: Bus (2015)13:14: Kelp: Shark vs Octopus (2024)23:37: Viticulture: Essential Edition (2015)32:24: Telestrations (2019)Thank you for tuning in to another episode! You can connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you enjoy our intro and outro music, be sure to check out my friend Andrew Reid at soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic.

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    Episode 20: Top 5 Hidden Gems

    We’re thrilled to mark a milestone—our 20th episode! A huge thank you to all our amazing supporters and listeners for your invaluable feedback and encouragement. You’re the reason we keep the conversation going!This week, Kevin and Justin dive into another exciting top 5 list, unveiling the Top 5 Hidden Gems in tabletop gaming. These are the underrated treasures that deserve your attention—games that have been flying under the radar for too long and are ready to reclaim their place in the spotlight!But before we unveil our list, we’ll share our latest gaming adventures. Check out the timestamps below to see what we’ve been playing:🎮 Recent Plays:0:48: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars (2020)7:42: A Fake Artist Goes to New York (2011)11:35: Darwin's Choice (2019)17:42: Keyflower (2012)23:45: Gaia Project (2017)30:28: Concordia (2013)Thanks for joining us for another thrilling episode! We’d love to hear from you—connect with us on Twitter @twintabletop or drop us an email at [email protected].🎶 And if you enjoy our intro and outro music, be sure to check out our friend Andrew Reid at Andrew Reid Music.Get ready for an episode filled with fun, insights, and hidden treasures! Let’s play! 

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    Episode 19: Game first impressions: Good, Bad and the Dicey

    The twins are thrilled to welcome everyone to their 19th episode! A heartfelt thank you to all our supporters who have encouraged us to keep the momentum going. This week, the twins dive into their recent game plays from the past few weeks, followed by a discussion of their memorable first experiences with various board games—some good, some not so much—as they share their gaming adventures.Episode Timestamps:1:45 - We Didn’t Playtest This At All (2007)6:32 - Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood (2022)13:10 - Pipeline (2019)20:08 - Nekojima (2023)25:20 - Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated (2019)31:32 - Dominant Species (2010)Thank you for joining us for another episode! You can find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you enjoy our intro and outro music, be sure to check out my friend Andrew Reid at soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic.

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    Episode 18: Expansions

    Twins talk table top is a podcast talking about all things board games. This week they talk the expansive world of expansions. Are they good? Are they bad? come have a listen and found out the twins thoughts on this topic but before that they talk about the games they have been playing Recent plays 0:45: Lords of Waterdeep (2012) 5:38: A Feast for Odin (2016) 11:50: Slay the Spire: The board game (2024) 16:44: Hanabi (2010) 20:58: Kingdom builder (2011) 25:37: Steampunk Rally (2015) Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 17: Board Game Recommendations Across the Ages

    Twins talk tabletop is back with another episode. The twins chat about some fun games they have been playing. Then this weeks topic is brought to us by a listener where they were wondering what would the next step of board game be if their group is playing games like Uno and Catan but first off the games they have been playing this week Recent plays 0:45: Cross crib (1997) 4:31: Obsession (2018) 10:30: Camel Up: Second edition (2018) 17:30: Spacebase (2018) 23:00: Sol Last day of a Star (2017) 29:30: Tigras and Euphrates (1997)  Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 16: Pet Peeves of Game Design

    Twins talk table top is a board gaming podcast that talks all things board games. Join the two brothers this week as they discuss their new and exciting plays then stick around while they break down all the pet peeves of game designs that they have. Recent plays 1:20: Castle of Burgundy Special edition (2023) 8:20: Slay the Spire: The board game (2024) 16:07: Cat in the Box (2020) 21:03: Voidfall (2023)26:24: Flamecraft (2022)29:14: Arcs (2024)  Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 15: Top 5 games for non-hobbiest gamers

    Join Justin and kevin as they have had another fun week of board gaming. They have experiences some lovely new games and got a few old favorites back to the table.  Sit back and relax as you listen to us talk about board games Recent plays 1:11: Scout (2019) 4:53: On Mars (2020) 13:01: Arboretum (2015)18:08: Oath (2021) 21:49: Arcs (2024) 30:19: Ito (2019) Top five game discussion 34:03 Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 14: Games! Games! Games!

    Join the twins again this week where they talk games game games. They both have been playing so many different games they we dive into some of those games we have been playing. So join us at the table while we chat about these different games 1:53: Dune War for Arrakis (2024) 10:03: Skytear (2020)16:15: Arkham horror the card game (2016)20:07: The Crew: mission deep sea (2021)24:55: That’s not a Hat (2023) 27:16: Captain Sonar (2016)32:39: Concordia (2013)36:38: Azul (2017)39:49: Terraforming Mars (2016)44:03: Ark Nova (2021)Thanks for listening. If you want to get ahold of us please find us on twitter or email us at [email protected] My friend Andrew Reid did our music if you are at all interested please check him out at the link below https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic 

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    Episode 13: Exploring Board Game Experiences

    Join the twins at the table this week as they dive into their recent plays then go on to discuss board game experiences. The twins did an epic games night where they played all of the great western trail content simultaneously. They go on to talk about unique experiences they have had in the hobby. Recent plays 1:19: Splendor duel (2022)4:50: MLEM: Space agency (2024) 12:17: Skull king (2013) 18:06: John Company: Second Edition (2022) 27:50: Stonespine Architects  (2024) 20:40: Game discussion Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 12: Embracing the Fun in Losing Board Games

    Sometimes the twins lose at board games. This weeks episode looks at how you can embrace the fun while you are losing at board game. Before that they talk about the games they have played in the past few weeks. Join us at the table while we talk about Recent plays 1:14: Red Rising (2021) 8:15: Oath (2021) 16:13: Arcs (2024) 27:58: Tidal Blades: Heros of the Reef (2020) 32:40: Wonderland's War (2022) 38:50: The While Castle (2023) Topic discussion 40:53 Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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    Episode 11: Unveiling Today's Hits and Tomorrow's Classics

    Join the twins at the table this week as they dive into their recent plays then go on to discuss board game relevance. How do games stay relevant in the hobby. Come see what the twins think.Recent plays 1:21: Forest Shuffle (2023)5:57: Iki (2015) 12:39: Great Western Trail: New Zealand (2023) 20:31: Age of Innovation (2023) 21:55: Inventions: Evolution of ideas (2024) 28:28: Biblios (2007) 31:47: Relevant Game discussion Thanks for joining us for another episode please find us on Twitter @twintabletop or email us at [email protected] you like our intro and outro music please check out my friend Andrew Reid https://soundcloud.com/andrewreidmusic

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"Twins Talk Tabletop" is a podcast hosted by twin brothers who share their passion for board games. The show covers a variety of board game-related topics, including game impressions, design pet peeves, expansions, and recommendations for players of all experience levels. Each episode features lively discussions, recent gameplay experiences, and listener-driven topics, making it a fun and informative listen for board game enthusiasts. The podcast started in 2024 and continues to grow with each episode.

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