Board Game Radio

This week Doug & Michael discuss upcoming releases from Stonemaier Games, Horrible Guild, and Pandasaurus Games, express gratitude to a local game store, ponder the best way to introduce new games, and the plethora of small box games available. The finish the episode by reviewing expansions for Faraway, Castle Combo, Honey Buzz, and Return to Dark Tower. 00:00:20 - Introduction to Board Game R...

In this week's episode Doug and Michael discuss the latest news and headlines including a new edition of Parks and data from Origins Game Fair. In addition, they also speculate on complainers in the hobby, reveal their high-five American themed games, and conclude last week's monthly game roundup with Frosted Blooms, Fox Grove, and Spooktacular. 00:00:20 - Introduction to Board Game Radio...

In this week's show we'll be discussing some of the latest headlines like the Origins Game Fair, share what's on our minds including game complexity and the difficulty of reviewing games. We're gonna compete to guess games in redacted reviews, and we'll finish off the episode with a roundup of some of the games we've played recently, such as Root, First Class Letters, and P...

In this Episode Doug & Michael discuss some of the latest headlines like the Catan Championships and the latest Dominion expansion, share what’s on our minds about Bog Box Games and crowdfunding, ask stupid money/smart money questions about Deluxe Editions and Convention expenses, and we’ll finish off the episode with new segment called Collection Selection in which we draft deck-building game...

In this episode Doug & Michael talk about the latest news including Amigo reprints and Asmodee. They also debate who spends more money, Trading Card Game Players or Board Gamers, followed by there takes on dice or cards as randomizers. A new segment, Great Moments in Gameschooling, highlights a father son design project. Lastly, they reveal their favorite games from 2021. 00:00 - Introduction...

This week, Doug and Michael recap their experiences at ACD Expo 2026, one of the tabletop gaming industry’s premier retailer trade shows held in Madison, Wisconsin. The hosts discuss the biggest trends from the show floor, including the growing popularity of trading card games and trick-taking games, along with standout titles from publishers across the industry. Highlights include upcoming releas...

In this episode Doug and Michael follow-up on some Spiel des Jahres News and Speculate on Bluey Catan. They also discuss games ending in ties and the allure of weird games. Then, they play a game of Troll er No about Return to Dark Tower and Marvel United. Lastly, the finish with a monthly game roundup including titles such as Lost Cities, Cozy Stickerville, Lone Wolves, Catan: On the Road, and Cl...

In this episode Doug and Michael discuss the latest news in gaming, including the Spiel Des Jahres nominees. We also discuss gamer's and their obsession with box sizes. We play a round of game night hypotheticals that delves into collection size, game costs, and personal or family gaming. We finish the episode some older titles we've played recently including New York 1901, Steam Time, and...

Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including the Board Game Geek Awards. Doug discusses a recent flea market experience. Michael features campaign games in Play or Pass, such as ISS Vanguard, Cloudspire, Kinfire Chronicles, and Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread. We finish off the episode with Campaign Chronicles as we dive into a spoiler-filled breakdown of Pandemic: S...

This week we'll be discussing some of the latest headlines including a slew of game announcements. We'll chat about what’s on our mind like solo games and deck-building. We play the Great Game Guessing Game and try to figure out what the game Ulcer is about! Lastly we finish up by analyzing whether games such as Kingsburg, Sushi Go Party!, and Great Western Trail are underrated, overrated...

In this episode, we explore the latest in board gaming, including reprints of Guillotine and The Voyages of Marco Polo and Mensa Select Winners. We explore the concept of lifestyle games, their impact on the hobby, and share insights on promoting the hobby. We play a game of Redacted Reviews. To close the show we talk about what we've been playing including Citizens of the Spark, Luthier, Magi...

Join us as we explore the latest in board gaming, share insights on unplayed gems, and discuss the evolving landscape of collectible card games. We also Blind Rank some games! Chapters 00:00:00 - Introductions 00:01:12 - This Week In Gaming 00:24:51 - What's on Our Mind? 00:39:42 - Blind Ranking Board Games 00:53:53 - Shelf of Shame Support Group

This week, Doug and Michail discuss some of the latest headlines, like the reprinting of Mechs vs. Minions. They also talk about large publishers crowdfunding and content creator objectivity. Then we debate smart money and stupid money in the hobby and finish by revisiting our top games from 2016! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:17 - This Week In Gaming 00:21:43 - What's On Your Mind? 00:37:08 -...

Join us as we explore upcoming releases from The OP, discuss the balance between old and new games, and play a fun game of Troll or No with Andrew from The OP. We even chat about what games we'd play with the most unlikely of table guests! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:45 - Publisher Spotlight 00:29:13 - Troll er No? 00:41:03 - What's On Your Mind? 01:01:52 - Who's At the Table?

Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including new game announcements, discuss whether being terrible at a game influences our opinion of that games, and share the games we've been playing in the Monthly Game Roundup. 00:00 - Introduction to Board Game Radio 04:01 - Ad: Gaming Snack Mittens 07:20 - This Week In Gaming 21:22 - What's On Your Mind? 35:52 - Monthl...

Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, share humorous airport gaming stories, discuss upcoming game releases, and dive into thought-provoking hypothetical scenarios about game night dilemmas and game design. This episode offers insights into solo gaming, the impact of paid previews, and creative ideas for themed games like grilling and TSA security. 00:00:00 - Introducti...

Join us as we explore the intricacies of board game design, publishing challenges, and our personal shelves of shame. We delve into topics like game insert frustrations, industry insights, and upcoming game releases, all sprinkled with humor and industry anecdotes. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:16 - Sponsor Spotlight: Super Deluxe Monopoly 00:09:18 - Latest Board Game News and Updates 00:22:00 - W...

Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board game news, share insights on game complexity, play mats, game acquisition, and play Redacted Reviews, a fun game review challenge. Lastly, in the Goldilocks segment, they discuss which games are overrated, underrated, and just right!00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:46 - Board Games as Home Decor00:07:54 - Deluxe Game Components00:10:49 - Deluxi...

In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the latest happenings in the board game industry, including Asmodee's acquisition of a popular title and the implications for the market. They delve into the accuracy of playtime estimates for games, share their thoughts on deluxe editions, and engage in a fun guessing game about obscure board games. The episode wraps up with...

In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the latest news in the board game world, including Netflix's upcoming Ticket to Ride movie and the announcement of Forbidden Legacy. They delve into the concept of analysis paralysis in gaming, exploring the right balance of decision-making time during gameplay. The conversation also touches on the benefits of 3D printing for...

In this episode of Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael discuss various topics including new game releases and industry news. They explore the concept of hidden gems in the gaming world, share their thoughts on mechanics and themes they are cooling on, and play a game of 'Troll er No' where they compete over negative comments about popular games. The episode wraps up with a recap of the game...

In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the transition from their previous podcast, Game Schooler, to their new format. They share their excitement about the new show, the importance of having fun in gaming, and the variety of games available. The episode features a segment called 'Operation Name That Game' and culminates in a discussion of their top 10 games fr...

In this reflective episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug and Michael celebrate 250 episodes by looking back on their journey, discussing the evolution of their show, and sharing their plans for the future. They emphasize the importance of educational games, community engagement, and the need to shift focus from traditional game reviews to more enjoyable conversations about gaming. As th...

In this episode of the Game Schooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael revisit their top 10 games from 2024, discussing various titles and their experiences with each game. They explore a range of themes including cooperative gameplay, unique mechanics, and the joy of family gaming. The conversation also highlights the importance of community engagement and the excitement surrounding new game releas...

In this episode, Michael and Doug explore Michael's top 25 board games of all time, discussing various themes, mechanics, and personal experiences with each game. From cooperative games like Cthulhu Death May Die to classic strategy games like Ticket to Ride, the conversation delves into what makes each game special and the joy of playing with friends and family. The hosts also reflect on the impa...