Tim Jennette, Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford, and George Breden

MeepleCore podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 100 episodes

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts Matt RoBear, and Eric Ledford talk about and discuss boardgames, video games, music, and movies. Tim is a board game video reviewer for "The Dice Tower" youtube channel and wanted to share more of this thought on boardgaming and his other hobbies. Matt and Tim met when they started the hardcore/metalcore band "Morning Augment" and have been playing music and gaming ever since!

Author

Tim Jennette, Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford, and George Breden

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

meeplecore.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 116 - Gencon rescheduled, Moonrakers, The Snallygaster Situation, and more! 24.03.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: A Feast for Odin (published by Z-Man Games) The Snallygaster Situation (published by Renegade Games Studios) Moonrakers (published by IV Games) They discuss Gencon's new dates for 2021, talk about the Everdell Kickstarter controversy... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode:...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 115 - Top 10 board games that need an expansion 16.03.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their Top 10 board games that need an expansion! MeepleCore is a weekly gaming podcast about board games and videos games, please follow us on social media, rate our show on your favorite podcast platform, and reach out to us via email and let us know what you think!

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 114 - Outriders PC demo review, Dragonscales, Scape Goat 10.03.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Scape Goat (published by Indie Boards & Cards) Dragonscales (published by Arcane Wonders) They played the demo to the highly anticipated game Outriders on PC and share their thoughts... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games (Root Marauder, Everdell Newleaf...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 113 - Dune Imperium, Merchants Cove, Ponzi Scheme, Detective Club and much more! 02.03.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Detective Club (published by Blue Orange Games) Ponzi Scheme (published by Tasty Minstrel Games Dune Imperium (published by Dire Wolf) Merchants Cove (published by Final Frontier Games) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Kickstarter games: Random Notes, Robinson Crusoe collectors editions...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 112 - Special Guest: Stephen Gibson, Art Director of Arcane Wonders! 23.02.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden are joined by special guest Stephen Gibson, art director of Arcane Wonders! They talk about Stephen's work in the board game industry, as well as tons of board and video games: Grimslingers, Mage Wars, Phasmaphobia, Pacify, Destiny 2, Guild Wars 2, Outriders... ...and much more!

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 111 - Dune, Calico, Sanctum, Dice Miner, and more! 17.02.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Dice Miner (published by Atlas Games) Sanctum (published by Czech Games Edition) Calico (published by Flatout Games) Dune (published by Gale Force 9) Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Apple Arcade, Oceanhorn 2, Asmodee Acquires board game arena, Radlands kickstarter, Human Punishment the...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 110 - Top 10 most anticipated board game for 2021 09.02.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden go through their Top 10 most anticipated board games being released in 2021 As a bonus, they also go through a Top 5 list of board games being released in 2021 that they didn't hear about until now! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Golf Blitz, McDonalds board game toys  

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 109 - Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade, Parley, Good Cop Bad Cop Promoted, Lost Ruins of Arnak 01.02.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade - published by Wizkids Parley - published by Lunatic Board Games Good Cop Bad Cop: Promoted expansion - published by Pull The Pin Games Lost Ruins of Arnak - published by Czech Games Edition Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Pull The Pin app, Monster Hunter St...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 108 - Top 10 board games of 2020 20.01.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about their Top 10 board games of 2020 and also discuss a few 2020 releases that they wished they could have played.  

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 107 - Castles of Tuscany, Four Humours, Dinosaur Island, Dokmus, and more! 12.01.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-host George Breden talk about the board games: Dokmus - published by Renegade Games Studios Dinosaur Island - published by Pandasaurus Games Four Humours - published by Adam's Apple Games, LLC The Castles of Tuscany - published by Alea Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Bob Ross Magic The Gathering Cards, Pokemon Go, Mario Kart Live C...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 106 - Court of Miracles, Cursed Court, GoodCritters, Llama, Top 5 board games with food, and more! 05.01.2021

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Court of Miracles (Lucky Duck Games), Cursed Court (Atlas Games), GoodCritters (Arcane Wonders), Llama (Amigo) Then they go over their top 5 board games that have food... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Malibu Jacks,...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 105 - Ulm, Tapestry, Veiled Fate, over 30 games we are excited that are releasing soon, and much more! 15.12.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Ulm (R&R Games), Tapestry (Stonemaier Games), and Veiled Fate (IV Games) The crew curated a list of over 30 board games being released around this time and talk about them... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Genshin Im...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 104 - Folklore, Terror Below, Three Top 5 lists, We interpret rap lyrics, and more! 25.11.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Terror Below (Renegade Game Studios), Saint Petersburg 2nd Edition (Z-Man Games), and Folklore: The Affliction (Greenbrier Games) Better late than never they discuss their favorite Halloween movies,  go through three Top 5 themed board game lists, see who can i...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 103 - Masters of Renaissance, Pan Am, Crypt, Ragusa, Colt Super Express, and more! 13.11.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Masters of Renaissance (Cranio Creations), Pan Am (Funko Games), Crypt (Road To Infamy Games), Ragusa (Capstone Games), and Colt Super Express (Ludonaute) Then, each host present their own unique Top 5 list that the others wouldn't have made... ...and much more...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 102 - Architects of the West Kingdom, Ecos, Top 5 Metal Games, Game show time, and more! 21.10.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Architects of the West Kingdom (Garphill Games), Ecos: First Continent (Alderac Entertainment Group), and Tash-Kalar (Czech Games Editions / Z-Man Games) Since they have went through their Top 5 games with plastic and wood components, its time for their Top 5 m...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 101 - A War of Whispers, Back to the Future: BiT, Online Conventions, Top 5 Abstract Games and more! 06.10.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games:  A War of Whispers (Starling Games), Kingswood (25th Century Games), Honga (HABA), and Back to the Future: Back In Time (Funko Games) There are tons of online conventions this year, the guys discuss the pros and cons, and what they have liked so far about them,...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 100 - Top 20 Board Games of all time! 10.09.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Matt RoBear, Eric Ledford and George Breden go through their Top 20 Board Games of all time! We want to thank everyone of our listeners for motivating us to keep going and sticking with us these 4+ years! Being a bi-weekly podcast, reaching 100 episodes is a tremendous feat and we are grateful to have ears that enjoy tuning in. Please help support th...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 99 - The Night Cage, The Deadlies, Carnival of Monsters, summer board game release previews, and more! 18.08.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Carnival of Monsters (AMIGO), The Deadlies (Smirk & Dagger), The Night Cage (Smirk & Dagger) Boardgamegeek has a summer release preview list - the gang goes through that list and highlights over 30 games that they are excited about... ...and much more! Other ga...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 98 - Bullet, Bristol 1350, Guest Tony Gulotti from CGE, Top 5 interesting subject matter games, and more! 01.08.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Bullet Heart (Level 99 games), Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery (Gale Force 9), and Bristol 1350 (Facade Games) They interview and have some fun chatter with special guest Tony Gulotti (Czech Games Edition, also co-designer of Yashima), the crew and Ton...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 97 - Viral, Fuji Flush, Just One, Flotilla, Top 5 lengthy board games, and much more! 10.07.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Viral (Arcane Wonders), Fuji Flush (Stronghold Games), Just One (Repos Production), Jamaica (Game Works / Asmodee), Flotilla(Wizkids) They run through their Top 5 favorite lengthy board games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 96 - Planet Unknown, Smartphone Inc, Bargain Quest, Top 5 innovative board games, and much more! 24.06.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Smartphone Inc (Arcane Wonders), Planet Unknown (Adam's Apple Games), and Bargain Quest (Renegade Games) They discuss the Spiel Des Jahres nominees and vote on which they think will win each award, go through their Top 5 favorite innovative board games... ...an...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 95 - Nova Luna, Trial by Trolley, ShipShape, Trails of Tucana, Belratti, Top 5 real time games...and more! 08.06.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Nova Luna (Stronghold Games), Trial by Trolley (Skybound Games), ShipShape (Calliope Games), Trails of Tucana (Aporta Game), Belratti (Mogel-Verlag) They run through their Top 5 Favorite Real-Time games... ...and much more! Other games and topics briefly discus...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 94 - Icaion, The Crew, 14th Golden Geek Awards, Top 5 Favorite Publishers...and more! 12.05.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Icaion (Tabula Games), Smith's of Winterforge (Rule & Make), and The Crew (KOSMOS) Then, even though the winners have since be released (was a week late at posting this episode) the guys give their thoughts about the 14th Annual Golden Geek Award Nominees, they...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 93 - Asmodee changes controversy, Top 5 favorite "go-to" games, Richard the Lionheart, and much more! 21.04.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), and co-hosts: Eric Ledford and George Breden, begin the show with first impressions for the board games: Ya Blew It! (Wonder Forge), Richard the Lionheart (CMON), and Hunting Party (Seaborn Games) They discuss the Asmodee controversy concerning price increases and parts replacement policy changes and whether any company should replace your game parts, then they go...

MeepleCore Podcast Episode 92 - Surviving the Coronavirus, The American Tabletop Awards 2020 winners, games we have been playing, and more! 03.04.2020

Host Tim Jennette (Metal Meeple), co-hosts, Eric Ledford, and George Breden talk about games and things they have been up to during the Coronavirus quarantine, discuss The American Tabletop 2020 award winners, and more! Other games and topics briefly discussed in this episode: Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Crown of Emara, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Destiny 2

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