Boards Alive Podcast

In our two hundred and twelfth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about  Age of Innovation  and Disney Lorcana in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Everspace 2 and It Takes Two. Then we discuss the use of AI in the board gaming hobby in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our two hundred and eleventh episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about  Wild Tiled West  and  Artisans of Splendent Vale  in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about TOEM and Baldur's Gate 3. We reflect on our review of  Arkham Horror 3rd Edition . Then we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of board game RPGs, video game RPGs, and tabletop RPGs in our segment...

In our two hundred and tenth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about  Marvel DAGGER  and Shake That City in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Planet of Lana and Pokemon Go. Then I switch things up and ask Brendo some questions in our segment Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our two hundred and ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Alex from  The Dukes of Dice podcast . We talk about  Dixit: Disney Edition and Aurum  in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Arcadian Atlas and Marvel Snap. We reflect on our review of  Hunt for the Ring . Then I switch things up and ask Alex about his time away from podcasting in our segment Aaron Asks Anythi...

In our two hundred and eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Carlo of  All You Can Board . We talk about  Endless Winter: Paleoamericans and Time of Empires in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Metroid Prime. We reflect on our review of  Root . Then Carlo gets to complain about the fact that Dylann and I said that Agricola was not as go...

In our two hundred and seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about  Roll Camera: The Filmmaking Game  and  After Us  in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Humanity and The Wandering Village. We also talk about the new season of Diablo IV. Then Linsae and I talk about gaming with children in our Aaron Asks Anything segment. This episode is sponsored by  Boar...

In our two hundred and sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji as they talk about their recent camping trip. We talk about Unlock: Mythic Adventures,  Champions! , The Game: Face to Face, Fun Facts , Unmatched: Teen Spirit ,  Undaunted: Battle of Britain , and Mario Golf: Super Rush in the BA Banter. Then we briefly reflect on our review of Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. This episode is sponsored...

In our two hundred and fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer  Tory Brown  of  Votes for Women . We talk about some games we've been playing, including  Anachrony Essential Edition  and Holotype. Then I interview Tory about designing historical games. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our two hundred and fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about  Terra Nova and  Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital. Then Brendo and I review the solo game Hoplomachus Victorum . This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our two hundred and third episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about  Planet B  and Return to Dark Tower  in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Somerville and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We reflect on our review of  Argent: The Consortium . Then Quinten and I talk about this year's Golden Geek Award Winners in our Aaron Asks Anything segment. Th...

In our two hundred and second episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo and Scott. We talk all the games we played over our Cabin Gaming Weekend, including Food Chain Magnate, Team3, La Granja, Root , Loopin' Louie, Mars Open, Mosaic, 7 Wonders, Gorilla Marketing , Joking Hazard, Long Shot: The Dice Game, Modern Art, and El Grande. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on...

In our two hundred and first episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about  My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game and Unmatched: Hell's Kitchen  in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about MLB The Show 2023 and Pokemon Unite. We reflect on our review of  Exceed Season 2 . Then Benji and I talk about middle schoolers and Dungeons & Dragons in our Aaron As...

In our two hundredth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae, Quinten, and Brendo as we celebrate the 9th anniversary of this podcast and the 200th episode. We talk about  ISS Vanguard , Now or Never , and Agricola 15  in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Disney's Dreamlight Valley. Then we reflect back on 200 episodes of this show and our favourite parts of it all. This epi...

In our one hundred and ninety-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D . We talk about  Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and Cosmic Encounter in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spacelines of the Far Out and Portal 2. We reflect on our review of Heaven and Ale. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his...

In our one hundred and ninety-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Suzanne Sheldon of the Salt and Sass Podcast . We talk about  3000 Scoundrels , Resurgence, and Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hi-Fi Rush and Isle of Arrows. We reflect on our review of  Empires of the Void II . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where yo...

In our one hundred and ninety-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about  Ahoy ,  Atiwa ,  Unmatched: Redemption Row , and Mosaic in the BA Banter. We reflect on our review of  Heroes of Land, Air, & Sea . Then Aaron Asks Anything, where Aaron asks his guest a question or two. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our one hundred and ninety-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Sean from  The Dukes of Dice podcast . We talk about Skymines , Blood on the Clocktower, and Unmatched: Houdini Vs The Genie in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel Snap and Axiom Verge 2. We reflect on our review of  Downforce . Then I switch things up and ask Sean about his experience at the Las...

In our one hundred and ninety-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Clarence Simpson  of  Merchants of Magick ,  The Wolves , and Chomp . We talk about some games we've been playing, including  Clinic: Deluxe Edition and Next Station: London. Then I interview Clarence about designing games. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our 

In our one hundred and ninety-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by his son Benji. We talk about  Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice and Meadow  in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and The Sims 4. We reflect on our review of Dinosaur Island. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anyth...

In our one hundred and ninety-third episode, Aaron is joined by Riley Stock of The Board Game Community Show and Friend & Foe Adventure Co . We talk about  Heat: Pedal to the Metal  and Oros in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan and Disney Dreamlight Valley. We reflect on our review of Stuffed Fables . Then you listeners Ask...

In our one hundred and ninety-second episode, it's our 8th annual BA Holiday Special. Quinten joins me as we talk about  Brian Boru: High King of Ireland ,  Trudvang Legends , and  Marvel Dice Throne: Scarlet Witch v. Thor v. Loki v. Spider-Man  in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Grounded and Mario + Rabids Sparks of Hope. We reflect on our review of First Marian...

In our one hundred and ninety-first episode, Aaron is joined by  Ruel Gaviola again. We talk about  Twilight Inscription , Shake That City, Great Western Trail: Argentina , and Splendor Duel in the BA Banter. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patr...

In our one hundred and ninetieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer  Cole Wehrle of Root , John Company , and Arcs . We talk about some games we've been playing, including Shark and Star Wars: The Clone Wars . Then I interview Cole about designing games. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our one hundred and eighty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Theo The Geeky Gaymer Guy . We talk about  Bullet Star , Fit to Print, and  Marvel Dice Throne: Captain Marvel Vs. Black Panther  in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Across the Obelisk and Marvel Snap. We reflect on our review of T.I.M.E. Stories. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a...

In our one hundred and eighty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about  Golem , Dulce ,  The Wolves , and Great Western Trail 2nd Edition  in the BA Banter. We reflect on our review of  Legacy of Dragonholt . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like...