MeepleCore podcast

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden, James Fitzgerald, and Brian Jennette. In this episode, we're diving into three very different gaming experiences. From collecting seashells in Sanibel, to designing deadly dungeons in Stonespine Architects, to solving mysteries in Sudds and Malone.  So grab your dice, gather your game group, and let the cardboard adventure begin... enjo...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden, James Fitzgerald, and Brian Jennette.  The dice have been rolled. The wallets have been emptied and our backpacks are full of games. MeepleCore has returned from Origins 2026, and we're bringing tales of epic plays, surprise discoveries, convention chaos, and cardboard glory. So raise your meeples high - this is our Origins Game Fair ex...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden, James Fitzgerald, and Brian Jennette.  In this episode we're digging beneath the hotness lists, past the award winners, and beyond the games everyone already knows. We're talking about hidden gems. Those incredible board games that somehow slipped under the radar but deserve a spot on your table. So dust off your shelves, open up your w...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden, James Fitzgerald, and Brian Jennette. In this episode we're talking about our time at the LexiCon gaming convention in Lexington, Kentucky: the sights, the sounds, the cardboard-fueled chaos!  After that, we'll be giving our reviews for the board games: Rising Cultures, Pondscape, and Moon Colony Bloodbath. Please subscribe, leave a rev...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden, James Fitzgerald, and Matt RoBear   Welcome to our 10th anniversary episode! Today we're diving into player interaction in board games - has it diminished over time, what types do we like and dislike, and where is the hobby headed... Then we dive into our reviews of Questline and Emberheart and if they deserve a spot on your table.  Ple...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald.  In this episode, we dive into the buzz around Ryan Dancey of AEG and his recent comments on AI in board gaming, tackle the big question: what actually defines a classic board game, and share our full reviews of Luthier and Stephens. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald.  Get ready to empty your wishlist (...and maybe your wallet lol)! In this episode, Tim, George, and James count down their Top 10 board games released in 2025.  They dive into 30+ must-play titles that are guaranteed to take over your game nights. Whether you're hunting for your next obsession or just love hearing p...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald.  In this episode we talk in depth about the board games Here Lies, Wondrous Creatures, and Etherstone.  We have a fun new game where we try to guess which game bad review comments are talking about, and much more!  Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we talk in depth about the board games Wispwood, Toy Battle, Black Angel and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we go through our Top 10 games with the most interestingly unique mechanisms, talk about random games we have been playing, and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode James and George give us a recap on their experiences attending Capstone games first board gaming convention - Capcon.  We highlight and discuss the board games Tea Witches, and Tea Garden.  Talk about some other games we have been playing and much more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favor...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) and co-hosts Sierra Jennette and Brian Jennette. In this episode we give our thoughts on the board games:  Timber Town, Up or Down, Creature Caravan and more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we give our thoughts on the board games:  Grand Central Skyport, How To Save A World, Sanctuary... and more! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. Gencon 2025 is over and we finish our recap of the show!  We also give our reviews for the board games Star Explorer and Flip Toons. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host Brian Jennette Gencon 2025 is half way over and we bring you our mid convention report!  We talk games, promos, and lots of things we have experienced so far, enjoy the show! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!  

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. GenCon 2025 is bringing over 600 games to the table — and while you could try to check them all out... why not let us do the heavy lifting? In this episode, we dive into 30+ games that caught our eye — from exciting new releases to must-play demos. Whether you're planning your con or just love the hype, come geek ou...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. James talks about the 2nd half of Origins 2025, George recaps his experiences at the St. Paul Deaf board gaming convention, and we review the following board games:  Anachrony, Conservas, and Corps of Discovery! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us yo...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host James Fitzgerald. Origins 2025 game fair is currently in progress and we give you our mid show report! Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we discuss if those icons in board games are considered symbology or iconography.   We also review the board games In the Footsteps of Marie Curie, Race! Formula 90, and Skyrise. Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. In this episode we get excited and talk about board games that will be showcased at the Origins game fair 2025 in Columbus, OH on Jun 18, 2025 – Sun, Jun 22, 2025.   Please subscribe, leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts George Breden and James Fitzgerald. We are back!  In this episode we discuss our favorite games we played that were released in 2024. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast app, follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host Matt RoBear talk about the board games: Dead of Winter: Warring Colonies expansion (published by Plaid Hat Games) They discuss some Halloween movies, games and events they have been doing, and then Tim is joined by special guest Joshua Sprung to talk about his upcoming game Sashimono launching on crowd funding next week... ...and much more! Other games...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Picture Perfect (published by Arcane Wonders) Kabuto Sumo (published by BoardGameTables.com) Special Guest Alex Wolf of Spielcraft Games, designer of For Glory, joins the episode to talk about the Champions expansion... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Camping! Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a revi...

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) and co-host George Breden go through their list of anticipated games coming out at Essen 2021! ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Dog Park, Villainous Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on social media, and email us your questions!

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple) talks about the board games: Witchstone (published by R&R Games) Anno 1800 (published by KOSMOS) Mystic Paths (published by R&R Games) Tim recaps and shares his experiences at Origins 2021... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed: Reality Shift, For Glory, Iberian Gauge, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Magic Mountain, Wild One, GDEX, Knights of t...