Board Games Are For Losers
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsBoard Games Are For Losers is a podcast where two friends with the same name talk about everything board game related and introduce new players to the hobby in an entertaining attempt to dispel the notion that board games are for losers.On the main episodes the hosts (Darin and Daron) welcome a guest with limited gaming experience and ask them about their opinions of board games. They then pick and play a game with them and see if those opinions change.Other segments on the podcast include reviews of popular games, discussions about board game related accessories, and board game related trivia.Visit our website www.boardgamesareforlosers.com for more information and send us an e-mail at [email protected] if you have a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast.
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Episodes
Episode 55: Loser Talk - DDCON 2024
April 09, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThe Double D's discuss the games and shenanigans that took place during DDCON 2024.
Episode 54: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2023
January 19, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2023. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2023.
Episode 53: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Animal Games
November 28, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBSuper groupie and bear lover Bill is back to help pick the top 12 animal games with the Double D's
Episode 52: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2023
October 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIn this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss their experience at the 2023 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about the games and all the other shenanigans that went on.
Episode 51: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Games That Are Easy To Teach
July 19, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Double D's are back after a long hiatus with a list of twelve games that can be taught quickly and easily.
Episode 50: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Chris and Meagan Play with the Double D's
March 24, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn their 50th episode Darin and Daron welcome special guests Chris and Meagan to the show. The Double D's attempt to convince them that board games aren't just for losers by picking the perfect game to play with them.
Episode 49: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2022
January 08, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2022. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2022.
Episode 48: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Kickstarter Games
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn this episode, Darin and Daron welcome special guest Max Jamelli back to the show to talk about the best (and worst) Kickstarter games. Also, Max's game Lords of Baseball is now live on Kickstarter! Listen to the episode to find out how to get Board Games Are For Losers promo cards when you back it.
Episode 47: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2022
August 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBIn this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss their experience at the 2022 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about some of the games they played there.
Episode 46: Loser Talk - The Double D's Top 10 Games
July 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBFor the first time ever, Darin and Daron list their top 10 games of all time! In addition, they try to guess each other's list, and their wives try to guess as well.
Episode 46: Loser Talk - The Double D's Top 10 Games
July 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBFor the first time ever, Darin and Daron list their top 10 games of all time! In addition, they try to guess each other's list, and their wives try to guess as well.
Episode 45: Double D's Drive By - June 2022
June 08, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes So Clover, Brew, Azul Summer Pavilion, Mystic Paths, Holly Jolly, and Space Park. In addition, they answer a listener question about house rules in games.
Episode 44: Double D's Drive By - March 2022
March 15, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Under Falling Skies, Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game, New York Zoo, Wits and Wagers, Dice Forge, and Jabba's Palace.
Episode 43: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2021
January 13, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games out of the ones they played for the first time in 2021. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2021.
Episode 42: Double D's Drive By - November 2021
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Lost Ruins of Arnak, Decrypto, Welcome To, King of Tokyo, Horrified, and The Coldest Night. Also, the Double D's answer a "listener" question about the longest game they've ever played.
Episode 41: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Jen Plays with the Double D's
September 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest Jen to the show. The Double D's attempt to convince her that board games aren't just for losers by picking the perfect game for her.
Episode 40: Loser Talk - WBC DDCon 2021 Recap
August 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss how they organized a DDCon event when the 2021 World Boardgaming Championships were canceled. They recap their experience and talk about some of the games they played there. Also, Bill loves bears!
Episode 39: Double D's Drive By - July 2021
July 19, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of the Double D's Drive By, special guest Danique joins Darin and Daron to talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Hallertau, The Taverns of Tiefenthal, The Key: Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land, Fantasy Realms, Shadow Hunters, and Treasure Hunter.
Episode 38: Double D's Drive By - June 2021
June 05, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBAfter a brief hiatus the Double D's are back with a new segment for the podcast. During a Double D's Drive By episode, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Lucky Numbers, Pan Am, The Ancient World, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, Arraial, and of course Bites. Also, Annette falls into the bushes.
Episode 37: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Digital Board Games
March 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn this episode, the Double D's welcome super groupie Bill back to the show to discuss their favorite digital board game implementations.
Episode 36: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2020
January 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games out of the ones they played for the first time in 2020. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year and discuss how the pandemic changed the way they played.
Episode 35: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Games To Give At Holiday Gift Exchanges
December 01, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode of The Double D's Dirty Dozen, special guest Danique joins Darin and Daron in picking several games costing less than $25 that would make good gifts during holiday gift exchanges.
Episode 34: The Losers Pick A Winner - Space Base
November 17, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Darin and Daron welcome previous guest Max Jamelli back to the show to discuss the popular game Space Base.
Episode 33: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Our Favorite Games To Bling Out
October 15, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of The Double D's Dirty Dozen, special guest Howie joins Darin and Daron in picking their favorite games to bling out with mostly unnecessary component upgrades and additions.
Episode 32: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Glenn Plays with the Double D's
September 18, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 86.8 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest and board gaming newcomer Glenn to the show. In an extra challenging installment of Looks Who's A Loser Now, the Double D's attempt to convince him that board games aren't just for losers by picking several games for him to play with his family during the ongoing pandemic quarantine.
Episode 31: That's Ridiculous! - Danique's Notes
August 14, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode of That's Ridiculous, Danique shares the notes that she took while listening to the very first episode of Board Games Are For Losers. In addition, we learn that Daron has since bought an item that was previously discussed on That's Ridiculous, and that Darin is a closet candle hoarder.
Episode 30: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Best Games to Play Outside
June 27, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode the Double D's introduce a new segment to the podcast, The Double D's Dirty Dozen, in which they each list six games that fit a particular topic. The topic for this episode is "Best Games to Play Outside."
Episode 29: The Losers Pick A Winner - Biblios
June 09, 2020 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWhile still under quarantine, the Double D's remotely welcome special guest Bill to the podcast. They play a game of Biblios using Tabletop Simulator and discuss there feelings on this episode of Losers Pick A Winner.
Episode 28: The Losers Pick A Winner - Best Games to Play While Quarantined
March 29, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode of Losers Pick A Winner the Double D's each pick six games that they recommend for people that are looking for new board games to play while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Episode 28: The Losers Pick A Winner - Best Games to Play While Quarantined
March 29, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode of Losers Pick A Winner the Double D's each pick six games that they recommend for people that are looking for new board games to play while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Episode 27: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Carly Plays with the Double D's
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest Carly to the show. The Double D's attempt to convince her that board games aren't just for losers by picking the right game for her.
Episode 26: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2019
January 26, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of Loser Talk, Darin and Daron pick their favorite games of those that they played for the first time in 2019. They also discuss which were the most disappointing. In addition they review their gaming statistics as tracked by the app BG Stats, and talk about what they are looking forward to in 2020.
Episode 25: Loser Talk - Game Designer Steve Finn
January 11, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode the Double D's speak with game designer Steve Finn of Dr. Finn's Games during PAX Unplugged 2019. Dr. Finn talks about his history in the board game industry and gives some insight into his process of designing a game. He's designed numerous games including Biblios, Cosmic Run Regeneration, Waters of Nereus, The Little Flower Shop, Let Them Eat Shrimp, and many more. You can find more on his website www.doctorfinns.com, and be sure to check out his latest design, School of...
Episode 24: Loser Talk - PAX Unplugged 2019
December 22, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron discuss their recent visit to PAX Unplugged 2019, which was held the weekend of December 6 - 8 in Philadelphia, PA. Joining them on the show is first time guest Andrew.
Episode 23: Loser Talk - Our Wives' Top Fives
November 27, 2019 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode of Loser Talk, the Double D's invite their wives (Annette and Lorelei) on to discuss how they got introduced to board gaming and list their top five favorite games. Daron is shocked to learn for the first time that he was not the one who introduced Lorelei to gaming!
Episode 22: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Lin Plays with the Double D's
October 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn this episode of Look Who's A Loser Now the Triple D's (Darin, Daron, and Danique) welcome special guest Lin to the show. Picking a game for Lin is made even more challenging by the fact that neither Darin or Daron have met her before this recording.
Episode 21: That's Ridiculous! - Galaxy Trucker Organizer
September 15, 2019 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this special episode of That's Ridiculous, the tables are turned and Darin judges Daron's purchase of a wooden organizer crate for his beloved game Galaxy Trucker with the help of special guests Annette, Lorelei, and Howie (who is shirtless for some reason).
Episode 20: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2019
August 11, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this Loser Talk episode the Double D's are joined by special guest Derek to discuss their experience at the 2019 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about some of the games they played there.
Episode 19: The Losers Pick A Winner - Go Nuts For Donuts
July 21, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode Danique joins Darin and Daron to discuss the simple card game Go Nuts For Donuts. Spoiler alert: Danique hates it!
Episode 18: Inebriated Nonsense - Howie and Jill Play "Big Fat Phony"
July 03, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, Annette and Lorelei join first time guests Howie and Jill in a game of "Big Fat Phony" in which each contestant has to guess which game description is the phony one that was made up by Daron.
Episode 17: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Rob Plays with the Double D's
May 15, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIn this episode the Triple D's (Darin, Daron, and Danique) welcome special guest Rob to the show during DDCon. In a twist on the usual Look Who's A Loser Now episode, each of the D's picks a game for Rob in a competition to see which one he likes best. In addition, Annette stops by to review our choices.
Episode 17: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Rob Plays with the Double D's
May 15, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIn this episode the Triple D's (Darin, Daron, and Danique) welcome special guest Rob to the show during DDCon. In a twist on the usual Look Who's A Loser Now episode, each of the D's picks a game for Rob in a competition to see which one he likes best. In addition, Annette stops by to review our choices.
Episode 16: That's Ridiculous! - Resource Tokens
April 28, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode of That's Ridiculous, Darin informs Daron and Annette about his collection of realistic resource tokens that are made to replace the wooden cubes that represent different resources in a variety of games. Check them out at https://stonemaiergames.com/games/treasure-chests/
Episode 15: The Losers Pick A Winner - The Mind
April 07, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.77 MBIn this episode Danique joins Darin and Daron to review the unique and popular game The Mind.
Episode 14: Inebriated Nonsense - Brody Plays "Big Fat Phony"
March 24, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBIn this episode, the Double D's have a few drinks while playing the game "Big Fat Phony" with previous guest Brody. Each contestant is given a description of several different board games and has to figure out which ones are real and which one is the phony.
Episode 13: Loser Talk - Double D Con 2019
March 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBIn this episode, special guest Rob joins the Double D's to recap all the shenanigans that took place at the inaugural DDCon, the official convention of the Board Games Are For Losers podcast. The Double D's invited several friends to the Jersey Shore for a long weekend of gaming, drinking, and fist pumping. Find out what games were played and who were the biggest winners and, of course, losers.
Episode 12: That's Ridiculous! - Dice Coins
February 28, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBThe Triple D's (Darin, Daron, and Danique) debate Darin's purchase of Dice Coins that can be spun on the table to generate a number in place of regular dice.
Episode 11: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Sylvia Plays with the Double D's
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBIn this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest Sylvia to the show. She enjoys playing games more for the social experience than the competition. The Double D's attempt to convince her that board games aren't just for losers by picking the right game for her. As a bonus, Daron talks about the time that he passed out in Darin's bathroom.
Episode 10: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2018
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode of Loser Talk, Darin and Daron pick their favorite games of those that they played for the first time in 2018. They also discuss which were the most disappointing. In addition they review their gaming statistics as tracked by the app BG Stats.
Episode 9: The Losers Pick A Winner - Kingdomino
January 20, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 9.18 MBIn this installment of The Losers Pick A Winner, the Double D's review the game Kingdomino with help from previous guest Joelle. Joelle admits that after her appearance on the show she has continued to play new games and has even purchased Kingdomino. Success!