The Board Boys Podcast

Board Boys Campbell and Rob are back with an all new BONUS episode. Joined by Rob's wife, Amy, and son-in-law/uncle, Callum, the group worked together to build the most impressive castles in Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Also this episode, Rob and Amy get to the crux of their beef ... spoiler, it's Rob's Scythe mechs, Callum does the best American accent we've ever heard, Campbell drops...

This episode the boys are traveling to the future, then back to the past, then to the future again and to the past ... again, in Anachrony. Time travel can be a real pain, especially when you don't remember to return those two water that you borrowed from Jimmy and accidentally open a space anomaly in the process. Also this episode, Ben shares his love for patios, Campbell explains that patios and...

The sun is setting on the first day of your march across a land that borders on the familiar. You scale a hill and watch as the lights in a village to the west go out, one by one. Mortals need sleep, but as a Mage Knight, you don't feel the slightest bit fatigued, despite your earlier encounter with a small group of marauding orcs. This week the board boys ventured Atlantean cities, monasteries, d...

Our first bonus episode of season four is officially here! Board Boys Campbell and Rob were joined by Jon Lonngren and Bill Pitcher, from Fallen Dominion Studios, to talk all things Fallen Land: A Post Apocalyptic Board Game, what's next for Fallen Dominion Studios and a bit about the life of an indie board game studio. Also this episode, Rob and Cam are joined by our web guru, Callum, to play and...

We took an actual field trip this episode to Reiman Gardens in Ames, IA to celebrate the launch of their summer event 'Nature of the Game'. Besides playing life-sized checkers, chess and connect four on the lawn, we also got in plays of our favorite garden games, Photosynthesis and Arboretum. Also this episode we sit down with volunteer coordinator, Taylor Woodcock, to learn a bit more about the e...

Season Four is officially here and your favorite boys couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by traveling to ... umm 1200 France? Turns out 1200 France rules when you're constructing cathedrals in Troyes. The boys pit their dice against each other to take home glory, but who emerged victorious? Also this episode: Josh embraces his new, favorite catch phrase, Rob is excited to retire a bi...

We close the curtain on season three this week with a banger. Josh had to bow out for the season finale, but your other favorite Board Boys were joined by local Italian food fan, Joseph 'Probably Has A Cool Middle Name' Summers, to rule the deserts in Five Tribes. Also this episode: We briefly revisit Root for some additional thoughts after a few plays. Cam takes on the country of Peru. Rob travel...

It isn't often that our podcast lines up with Kickstarter so we took full advantage this week, breaking down Leder Game's hit, Root. With guest, David, the Board Boys battled for glory in this game of woodland might and right. The boys battled, traded, built buildings and cried ... only a little (Josh at least) in their quest for forest domination. Also this episode: Josh has a genuine beef, Rob g...

Early March in Iowa is the perfect time to dream about trading in the Mediterranean. The sounds of the ocean breeze and daydreaming about silk, wine, tools and bricks, beautiful, beautiful bricks, really keeps the mind at ease. This week the Board Boys ventured east in search of trading routes, silk and prosperity in Concordia. Also this episode: Josh gets gassed, Ben attends his very first bored...

What is that in the sky? It's a bird ... it's a plane ... wait, it's actually a bird! Wingspan is flying into homes and FLGS everywhere TODAY! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by doing a BONUS Board Boys Birdcast all about the Indigo Bunting, Spotted Sandpiper, BlackBellied Whistling-Duck, Canada Goose, Turkey Vulture, Bewick's Wren, American Coot, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Chimney...

That's great, it starts with a board game. Wood, gold and corn or maize, Board Boy Cam is not afraid. This week your favorite boys are back to spin the gears, earn the gods' favor and feed their people in Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar. Each board boy put up their personal best, but only won could emerge victorious. Also in this episode: Josh drops some professional knowledge, Campbell describes his...

A NEW PLAYER HAS ENTERED THE GAME. Wait ... two new players have entered the game? Wild. This week your favorite board boys are joined by two new hostesses with the mostesses, Board Boys Rob and Ben to strategize, negotiate and participate in epic battles in Rising Sun from CMON games. Also in the episode: Campbell talks about his friend Larry Bird (seriously), Josh finds his true calling as a sta...

Things get really, really weird in Italy this episode. The Board Boys were joined by their favorite Bradley, Bradley Turk to assume the role of Florentine Princes in Princes of Florence. The boys bid, built and made the magic to create the best villas in all the land. Also in this episode: Brad drops knowledge on his favorite diet soda, Josh digs through some trash, Campbell asks the tough questio...

When the world is overrun by airborne viruses, when the fate of humankind is at stake, who is on the case? No you dummy, not Panda Mike! It's your favorite Boys (The Board Boys) and this time they're curing diseases all William Nilliam with their dude Brad "BJ" Mickle in Pandemic! Also: Josh tests Frank's editing prowess with some nasty cusses. Cam discusses which herbal tea he is without taking a...

Uhhh Doc? I hope The Board Boys have enough road to hit 88 mph... Fortunately, where they're going with honorary Board Boy Ben, they don't need roads! Join all four of the boys in this time-travel filled experiment of an episode as they blast into the past for 7 Wonders! Also: Frank gets to pull a Borat on someone new. Josh confuses a Nickelodeon host with a comic book mutant. Ben did not bring a...

Happy Holidays from Your Favorite Boys, and an extra Merry Christmas from Our Boy Rob! We enjoyed some DeSousa Christmas Classics as we explored Asia in The Voyages of Marco Polo. Grab yourself a cocoa or a nog, put another log on the fire and enjoy! Also: Frank shares a shocking opinion about dice rolls. Cam dusts off the ol' pipes for some holiday faves. Rob and Josh both Beef Or Plug their kids...

What's the theme in this one? Knights, Europe, yadda yadda yadda... As you've almost certainly guessed based off of those clues, your Most Favorite Boys played their cards right and got their dude Kyle Foote to join them to play Dominion! Also: Cam (finally) forgives a decade-old Monopoly transgression. Josh finally gets a song out of his head. Kyle requests your Christmas presence. Frank paints a...

Life is like a hurricane, here in Des Moines. Bread and cheese is so insane, for the Board Boys. Might brew some whiskey, Kelly Bevins is tricksy! Happy Franksgiving! We played Clans of Caledonia, and one of us traversed the Scottish lochs BEST and took home the W. Also: Josh has one of those days where he don't wanna wake up. Bevins accidentally is Russian. Frank didn't play any board games (but...

Giddyup, pardner! The Boys (along with local Atlanta on FX enthusiast Ajka Sehic) saddle up for a life of beans around a campfire and Pace Picante Sauce as they make their way to KCMO on the Great Western Trail! Also: The boys get a Bosnian language lesson. Cam makes too many Kokomo references. Ajka eats a dear friend. Josh gets a life-changing e-mail. Frank insists he really does like board games...

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Look, it was bound to happen eventually -- sometimes plans change, and the boys just had to do this episode guest-free. The three of them went rollin' on the river in Rajas of the Ganges and balanced horses on elephants in Meeple Circus! Also in this episode: Cam dips his toe into ornithology. Frank ponders on how super Superman REALLY is. Josh ta...

Well, gang, the Boys have done it; it's time to put on cardboard conical hats and light one single candle because it's been a whole year! Unfortunately, you weren't invited to the birthday party, but the good news is the one person we did invite, Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games, showed up with his party pants on. Also included: Frank does a cuss twice and he's real sorry. Josh has inherited hi...

Time to break out your mystical cloaks and your ancient daggers, The Board Boys have set out on an adventure to the Forgotten Realms with DM Kevan Murphy in Lords of Waterdeep! We all quested our best but, in the end, only one can control this thriving port city. Also included: Cam gets stuck in the mud. Josh discusses his freelance rates for creating D&D ambience. Frank has choice words about a l...

In this episode, joined by infamous Egyptologist Jon Merkle, your favorite Boys journeyed to the land of the pharaohs and sphinxes and kitties in Kemet! Who was best at using the power of prayer to their advantage? What are Cardi B's and Bow Wow's full names? How does Josh really feel about the late Nate Dogg? What two animals combine to make Jon's true form? All of these pressing questions will b...

Turns out a beautiful tropical island isn't so relaxing when you have to protect it from hoards of ravaging settlers. This week the boys and middle school science teach, Jason Thompson, battled the settlers in Spirit Island by Greater Than Games. In addition to Spirit Island the boys discuss popular 'scientific' theories for the creation of Earth, talk about games they've gotten to the table recen...

The code is 'great - four' can you guess which four words relate to great to win? Board Boys Campbell, Frank, Josh and their guest Jill (aka agent Suddenly Snoozin') sure can. This week the gang takes on Codenames by Czech Games Edition, pitting team Frank/Jill against team Cam/Josh. In addition to breaking down the game the group discusses their favorite movie obscenity edits, the time Jill's mot...