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Mat is joined by Chris Preston and special guest Darren Reckner of Durdle Games. Darren has worked on Unmatched Adventures , the upcoming Super Collider , and is part of the team at Rowdy Partners, making him the perfect guest for a deep dive into trick-taking games. Together, the trio explores both Jekyll vs. Hyde and Jekyll & Hyde vs. Scotland Yard , using them as a jumping-off point for a b...

Strap in. Kevin McAlexander from Blue Peg, Pink Peg joins Mat for an episode fueled by gasoline, chaos, and bad decisions. After covering a wide variety of games and movies, they take a deep dive into Thunder Road: Vendetta before settling the important question: which Mad Max film reigns supreme? Along the way you'll meet unforgettable characters like Dusty Darlene, Master Blaster, and The People...

Mat is joined by Josh Bowman — game designer of Beach Day , publisher at Cake Pie Games , and host of the Tabletop Submarine podcast — for an episode full of ancient ruins, layered cards, and poorly considered archaeological decisions. Together they explore Allplay’s clever ladder-climbing shedding game Ruins before revisiting 1999’s The Mummy Evil books, layers, gimmicks and maybe the best lookin...

Mat is joined by Shawn Hoult from the YouTube channel Allies or Enemies for a sci-fi-heavy episode packed with time travel, impossible decisions, and one very lovable space engineer. We dive into the mind-bending worker-placement masterpiece Anachrony and pair it with Project Hail Mary , the story of one man desperately trying to science the apocalypse away with a little help from an unexpected fr...

Mat is joined by Isaac Hirschfeld for an episode that gets off to a… less-than-smooth start. Some early technical difficulties quickly turn into comedy gold, setting the tone for a conversation that only gets more delirious from there. Despite running on low energy (and maybe a little too much caffeine), we dive into The Old King’s Crown and Kingdom of Heaven , exploring themes of power, leadershi...

It’s a solo episode as Mat recaps a truly chaotic few weeks—featuring a massive snowstorm, a car wreck that took him off the road, and somehow… two board game conventions. Through it all, there were still games to be played and (more importantly) games to be bought. Mat runs down the highlights from both cons, including what hit the table, what stood out, and what made its way into the collection.

Mat is joined by Jeff Madigan (The Mad Board Gamer) for an episode all about the magic of two-player games—tight decisions, head-to-head tension, and just the right amount of friendly rivalry. We break down some of our favorite 2-player experiences and what makes them shine. Then things get completely unhinged as we dive into Face/Off , the gloriously over-the-top action classic where identities a...

On this episode, Mat is joined by acclaimed board game designer Daryl Andrews for a deep dive into space capitalism gone wrong. We’re pairing the chaotic survival strategy of Moon Colony Bloodbath with the existential, clone-filled corporate nightmare of Mickey 17 . We talk expendable employees, hostile environments, and the implications of swapping worker placement for worker replacement. Daryl b...

It’s our big 2025 wrap-up episode! Mat and Joel team up as cohosts for a special year-end rundown of our Top 5 Movies and Top 5 Games of 2025. From cinematic standouts to tabletop obsessions, we break down what stuck with us, what surprised us, and what completely took over our free time. Of course, we couldn’t stop at five—so we’re also handing out honorable mentions and shining a spotlight on ou...

Mat is joined by game designer Danielle Reynolds for an episode that’s all about Vikings, dragons, and really funny names. Together they revisit How to Train Your Dragon —both the animated classic and its live-action counterpart—before turning their attention to Looot , a clever board game about collecting axes, gold and sheep while politely pillaging everything in sight. It’s a friendly clash of...

Mat is back in the host’s chair and Jason finally returns from a long, mysterious hiatus—just in time for an episode all about lies, logic, and confidently accusing the wrong person. This week we break down Awkward Guests , the deduction board game that turns polite conversation into weaponized information, and pair it with Netflix’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery . Clues are exchanged, th...

Mat, Isaac and Joel get together for a Pax-U Recap and somehow discover a hidden talent for re-naming random things. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

Join Mat and Chris as they dive into Planet Unknown , breaking down what makes this polyomino game stand out. Then they head into deep space for a rewatch of Ridley Scott’s Alien — exploring why it still stands as one of the greatest sci-fi horror films ever made. A mix of strategy, suspense, and maybe even a little screaming… https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

This week, Mat is joined by guest host Ryan Campbell from the Trick Talkers podcast — a true trick-taking expert — as we dive into Stonemaier’s brand new trick-taking release, Origin Story . We break down how it plays, how it fits in the trick-taking landscape, and why this one might actually feel like a “superpower draft” in card form. To pair with it, we revisit Chronicle — the found-footage sup...

This week, Mat and Joel (aka The Diced Onion ) dive deep into Citizens of the Spark , where players build cities powered by invention, teamwork, and probably some questionable safety standards. To pair with all that mad science energy, we’re watching The Island of Dr. Moreau — a movie so bonkers it makes you wonder who let the monkey have final cut? We talk about the fine line between creativity a...

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In this episode, Mat, Jason, and Jim take on Vantage , the hot new release from Stonemaier Games, and dive into the prehistoric chaos of Adam Driver’s 65 . But the real highlight? A special interview with Jamey Stegmaier himself—where he not only shares insights on design and publishing but also drops a surprise announcement about a brand-new Stonemaier game. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

Mat and Andrew are joined by guest host Tom from Tabletop Misfits to tackle a futuristic double feature. First, they review Skyrise , the city-building board game of lofty ambitions and dazzling skylines. Then, they dive into Elysium , Neill Blomkamp’s high-concept sci-fi about class divides, orbital utopias, and questionable accents. Can these visions of the future hold up under scrutiny—or do th...

In this episode, Isaac and Andrew dive 6 feet deep into Ofrenda , one of Gen Con’s hottest new releases, and pair it with Pixar’s Coco . From honoring ancestors at the table to celebrating family on screen, we explore whether both the game and the movie capture themes of memory, tradition, and connection. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

Mat is joined by Joel “The Diced Onion” Karpowitz and Isaac to relive their Gen Con 2025 adventures! From crowded halls to hot new game releases, they share highlights, surprises, and all the buzz from the biggest board game convention in North America. If you couldn’t make it to Gen Con, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with stories, laughter, and a rundown of the games everyone’s talking about.

This week, Mat is joined by Shawn Holt from Allies or Enemies as they brave the cold corporate void of the moon. We review Shackleton Base , a heavy euro full of modularity and power rangers? Then we shift gears into Duncan Jones’ Moon (2009), a smart, moody sci-fi about clones, and the creeping dread of isolation. It’s a journey through lunar burnout, questionable ethics and a monotone AI robot n...

On This episode, things get just a little steamy when Mat and Andrew are joined by special guest Joel Karpowitz (a.k.a. The Diced Onion ) for a walk on the wild side! We explore the woodland matchmaking of Forest Shuffle and the heartfelt chaos of Where the Wild Things Are . https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

This week, we saddle up and deal in with a rootin’-tootin’ review of  Tiny Epic Western , the pocket-sized showdown full of poker hands, posse placement, and resource wranglin’. Then we take a sharp turn from cardboard saloons to cinematic bloodbaths with a look at Quentin Tarantino’s  Django Unchained . From silent showdowns to explosive vengeance, we’re talking westerns in all their gritty glory...

Strap in for a wild ride across the galaxy! In this episode, we dive into the interstellar engine-building chaos of Andromeda’s Edge — and we’re not alone. We’re joined by the game’s designers, Luke and Maximus Laurie , for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a sci-fi epic on your tabletop. Then, we drop into the bug-blasting madness of Starship Troopers , where satire meets space m...

This episode takes us deep into the West Kingdom, where we scheme, build, and tax our way through Architects of the West Kingdom . Then things get heavier as we unpack Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel — a gripping and grim tale of honor, injustice, and conflicting truths. Fair warning: the movie discussion tackles some dark subject matter, but we handle it with care and thoughtfulness. Medieval intrig...