Brawling Brothers Boardgaming Podcast
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 193 ratingsThe Brawling Brothers Boardgaming Podcast is a biweekly podcast that focuses on board games, card games and RPGs. The original Brawlers (Josh and Brandon) are 2 friends who like very different types of games. The show focuses on these differing preferences and (hopeless) attempts to sway each other's opinion. Each show includes light, friendly banter, a game review (in print), a combative segment called "Brawling and Boardgaming", and the fan favorite TNT (Then, Now Tomorrow)... While the "Brawling and Boardgaming" can get a bit heated at times, Josh and Brandon play boadrgames for the same reason: SOCIAL INTERACTION. The Brawlers love of meeting new people, playing games with old friends and interact with gamers all around the world is the simple reason that Brawling Brothers was founded. Join us, relax and have some fun!
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Episodes
Episode 53 :: Origins 2017 Recap
June 27, 2017 17:23 - 2 hours - 201 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/27/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - Josh confesses to choosing a video game over board gaming, and Brandon lets the world know about the unacceptable toilet situation in War Room Studio A #tidalwavetoilet. The guys behind Across the Board Podcast grace our guild with a hallowed picture of Saint Brandonia and his loyal Sausage Fingered Jester Josh. Speaking of the guild ...
Episode 52 :: Spoils of War Review + HeavyCon 2017 Recap
June 12, 2017 16:59 - 2 hours - 220 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - With Brandon and Josh leaving for Origins tomorrow (6/13), we decided to give you a tasty treat and drop this baby a day early. Hopefully lots of you stick us in your earholes as you travel to Columbus, Ohio to play games, hang out and drink some whiskey! If you see us, please come up to us and introduce yourself! And remember; Josh ha...
Episode 51 :: Mansions of Madness Review + Interview with Tony Gullotti of Arcane Wonders
May 23, 2017 17:24 - 2 hours - 233 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Josh and Brandon face off in a Hey Off™ after showing concern for Josh's wet, sweaty head. We announce that we have to do REALLY stupid things on cameras to pay off a bet that we made with our listeners (tutu's, whipped cream pies, and DOIN' A THING). Brandon continues his epic efforts to wax poetic during discussion about...
Episode 50 :: Top 20 Board Games of All-Time + Big Bad Celebration Giveaway
May 09, 2017 17:39 - 2 hours - 201 MBEnter the BIG BAD CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY HERE! Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/9/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - The HEY STACK becomes a thing. Josh takes a trip Guadalajara, Mexican culture and TEQUILLA! Brandon acquires a copy of Twilight Struggle Collectors Edition from GMT Games and has issues with tanks, specifically the blue ones. We unveil our challenge coins thanks to Bernard the Evil Wizard. ...
Episode 48 :: 2 Year Anniversary Celebration - Watch It Played & The Secret Cabal
April 11, 2017 16:41 - 3 hours - 295 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4/11/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - We have no clue how we've survived this long, but this episode is our TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Join us and listen to our friends from all over boardgame media wishing us well, including: Board Game Theater, Boardgamergirl, Lance the Undead Viking, Rolling Dice and Taking Names, Across the Board, Gaming Rules!, Dirtbags of Holdin...
Episode 47 :: Colosseum Review - 1754 Conquest Review
March 28, 2017 16:11 - 3 hours - 287 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3/28/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Josh has serious issues with the lack of 7up at restaurants and feels it worthy of discussion on the show, Brandon drowns out his idiocy with a giant bottle full of vodka. Our 2 year Anniversary Celebration is coming, and WE WANT YOU TO CONTRIBUTE - call (575)616-BROS and leave us a message. We want to try to put as many a...
Episode 46 :: SaltCon Recap - The Grimm Forest Kickstarter Preview
March 14, 2017 17:19 - 3 hours - 252 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3/14/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - We asked and our you listened - we got PLENTY of recreations of the Love Boat theme and we share the best one with you. We make our itunes review bet EVEN juicer... Help us embarrass ourselves! We discuss our run through the latest New Mexico Escape Room scenario, Family Jewel. Brandon recaps his recent trip to Utah for Saltcon - includ...
Episode 45 :: A Feast for Odin Review - Tantrum House Kickstarter
February 28, 2017 19:18 - 3 hours - 252 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2/28/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - Brandon takes his new chair back thanks to the damn thing shocking him! We discuss our VERY EXCITED nomination for a 2017 Golden Geek Award for Best Boardgame Podcast - PLEASE take a moment and VOTE FOR US! Josh explains why Brandon is BFF's with Isaac Childres and follows up with a story about a self driving mail truck. ...
Episode 44 :: Gloomhaven Review - Granite Game Summit
February 07, 2017 18:51 - 2 hours - 238 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2/7/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, and Meeple Realty - Brandon's new chair shocks the hell out of him - OVER AND OVER! We want you to tell us about the best pizza ever! We need your love on BoardgameLinks.com - Come on... You can spare a single heart! Do you love FREE STUFF?!? Better check out this awesome giveaway from the guys at Across the Board. We make a bet in regards to itunes review...
Episode 43 :: Captain Sonar Review - Grail Games
January 24, 2017 18:37 - 2 hours - 225 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1/24/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty - We explore the possibilities of purchasing and monetizing LiveJosh.com (HAH!). Out of all of our hours of talking, not one makes us feel more warm and fuzzy than the story of Josh running himself over with his car... It seemed long overdue to revisit this idiocy! We are super excited to FINALLY recieve War of the Ring Anni...
Episode 42 :: Board Game of the Year 2016 - Brawling Brothers Awards
January 10, 2017 17:46 - 2 hours - 205 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1/10/17 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Happy New Year from the Brawling Brothers! We are excited to break out this LAPISODE and fill you in on all the happenings around. We check in with BGG and take a peak at the top 10 games at the end of 2016 and give our comments on each, discuss our favorite podcast of the month: Low Player Count Podcast. The War Room Redeaux flashes ba...
Episode 41 :: Terraforming Mars Review + Questions from the hat with Cat
December 23, 2016 20:38 - 2 hours - 224 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/23/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Josh is exhausted and has 1000 reasons why. Brandon uses some of the "show budget" to hire physicians and pyschiatric help for members of our guild. Josh and Brandon open their remaining Secret Santa gifts live on the air, and Meat Pile Silva gets some crusty goodies! Your earholes are graced by Brandons one of a kind "Doin' a thing" re...
Episode 40 :: BGGcon 2016 Recap + Outtakes
December 13, 2016 18:07 - 2 hours - 166 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12/13/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - After a quick look at what we've been playing since bggcon 2016, we dive into our 1st annual gift exchange and enjoy a live whiskey tasting courtesy of a loyal listener! We discuss the money that we raised for St. Judes Childrens Hospital thanks to the Annual Stonemaier Charity auction, and tell you how you can get your own Brawling Brot...
Episode 39 :: Islebound Review + Questions with Cat and the Hat
November 22, 2016 21:13 - 2 hours - 222 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/22/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - No episode is officially underway until food conversation has occurred, and Josh confesses that he can't eat just one (of anything!). We discover an AMAZING new service called Melodice - You've got to check this out! We have been selected to represent a copy of Scythe - Art Connoisseur Edition by Stonemaier Games that will be auctioned of...
Episode 38 :: Haspelknecht Review + Academy Games Interview
November 08, 2016 17:21 - 3 hours - 252 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 11/08/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Fall is in the air and we discuss Joshs' charm! We thank everyone who participated in our Halloween Story competition and lament the affects that the time change has on our bodies. Josh reveals that he loves vegetarian calzones, but only if they'll add bacon and other meat to them. We have a LONG overdue visit from (potential) Intern M...
Episode 37 :: Mythos Tales Review + Halloween Stories
October 25, 2016 16:15 - 2 hours - 216 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/25/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Drakool and Eyegore stop by War Room Studio B and pay our listeners a spooky visit! Brandon works on his Millennial Hiphop Dance. Josh and Brandon discuss their goto Halloween costumes and reveal some of their scariest moments from their childhood. We unveil our sparkly new Brawling Brothers lowball glasses thanks to Bernard at Adco Mar...
Episode 36 :: Essen 2016 Preview + Stephanie Straw Interview
October 11, 2016 15:30 - 2 hours - 240 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 10/11/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Our guess was our fans could introduce our episodes better than we could, and we were right! Our first ever fan introduction contest went out without a hitch and we're certain you all will enjoy it! Robert Baratheon warns that Winter is coming and we verify that neither of the guys can spell hiatus. We had a record month in September a...
Epside 35 :: The Others + On The Couch with Josh and Brandon
September 27, 2016 17:24 - 2 hours - 207 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/27/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Mesmerized by the wonders of Forever Spin, Josh and Brandon set off on a journey that ends discuss movie remakes. The Gloomhaven box is HUGE. Brandon spreads the love as the Love Spreader of the Week. Josh grills Brandon on why his boardgame liquidation but is happy to spend all of the funds raised building a new table at BoardgameTables...
Episode 34 : Scythe Review + Interview with Lance "Undead Viking" Myxter
September 13, 2016 16:20 - 3 hours - 283 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 9/13/16 This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Brandon Robot Boy, the ultimate in board game ideas?! We have some of the sexiest Tail Feather minis in ALL THE LAND thanks to listener Brian Fay. Josh suggests we give a yearly Golden Churro to our most dedicated, helpful and overall awesome listener. One of our listeners has issues with Josh's definition of Cheesesteak (again). It turn...
Episode 33 : Gencon 2016 Recap + Interview with Ryan Bruns (Mayday Games)
August 23, 2016 15:54 - 1 hour - 160 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8/23/16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - An action packed episode begins with Brandon and a knife fight (no, really!). Josh continues his (never-ending) Quest for the Beef Sandwich and recounts how awesome really bad service can be. Brandon gives Josh a few valuable lessons in the way kickstarter works, and Josh discovers people can see what hes been backing (see what I did there??! - you will after...
Episode 32 : Spartacus Board Game Review + Black Maple Hill
August 09, 2016 16:16 - 2 hours - 177 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 8-9-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Josh clearly doesn't know how to speak... Is it "ATAT Walker" or "A T A T Walker" - He thinks he knows the answer to all things Star Wars... Thinks! We discuss the War Room Studio Rebuild and query the audience for suggestions - Help make War Room Studio A GREAT! It's time for a checkin on the Brawling Brothers Guild! Topics include: Regalos del Verano wrapup,...
Episode 31: The Networks Review + Gencon 2016 Preview
July 26, 2016 16:14 - 2 hours - 189 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7-12-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - We have absolutely no clue what Pokemon Go is and our conversation proves that - We do, however know exactly what Overwatch is (and B LOVES it). We get back to giving away games thanks to MVP Games. Josh confesses that part 1 of his Supremacy discussion didn't go as planned & we propose a format revision to rectify this going forward. Josh has to be taught w...
Episode 30: Imhotep Review + Question from a Hat
July 12, 2016 15:24 - 2 hours - 207 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 7-12-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - A fun filled episode, RIDDLED with mistakes (Gotta catch em all!) - Our summer travels are quickly winding down and we attempt to shake the rust off. As a welcome back gift, Josh plays a joke on Brandon and he needs new ear drums! Josh makes sure to check in on all embarrassing iTunes reviews, including one from j5ldh. Can anyone tell us what a Luscious Delec...
Episode 29: Origins 2016 Recap
June 28, 2016 17:49 - 2 hours - 168 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 6-28-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty – Another episode and another convention to Recap. Our annual Origins Recap show continues to be a favorite and this year is no different – What a great convention! Brandon manages to forget his recording equipment and has to set his mic on a cardboard box while reading Diana Gabaldon. Josh is a jetsetter and describes his adventures to St. Martin – Including ...
Episode 28: HeavyCon 2016 Recap - Jon Gilmour Interview
June 13, 2016 16:14 - 2 hours - 220 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 6-13-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Josh unveils his revolutionary idea for "3d ENRICHING EXPERIENCES" followed by his confessions about having no clue how to use modern technology. We bust into some excellent discussion involving karaoke, followed closely by a great cheap champagne story (what a pairing!). Brandon falls victim to his love for Churros and falls off the diet bandwagon for a day....
Episode 27: Broom Service Review - Questions from a Hat
May 24, 2016 15:52 - 2 hours - 205 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5-24-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty – Another leather couch session begins in War Room Studio B as the guys fill everyone in on their International Tabletop Day experience (better late than never!) and congratulate the party hosts on welcoming a new gamer into the world! Brandon and Josh meet a (nother) local podcaster and decide that Albuqueque has become a hotbed for podcast creation. Josh cover...
Episode 26: Star Wars Rebellion Review - Brawlers Maul
May 10, 2016 16:23 - 2 hours - 167 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5-10-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - Its been awhile since we've checked in on The Quest For the Beef Sandwich (TM) and we feel like its time to remedy that! Josh lets us in on what he describes as "The best beef sandwich in Albuquerque!". Listen in as Brandon ignores the store while he watches the NFL Draft! We discuss how the hit TV Show Blindspot has snuck boardgames into this season and men...
Episode 25: Clash of Cultures Review - Top 10s with Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal
April 26, 2016 16:34 - 3 hours - 255 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4-26-16 This episode brought to you by BoardgameTables.com and Meeple Realty - We begin this episode by paying thanks to the huge cast of contributors that submitted content for our 1 year anniversary episode. The episode was a huge hit and we want to thank each of you for taking the time to contribute. A collective #DING for everyone who was involved! One of our listeners has started a chair fund to buy Brandon a new chair, since he co...
Episode 24: One Year Anniversary - Jamie Keagy of The Secret Cabal
April 12, 2016 15:53 - 2 hours - 235 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 4-12-16 Somehow, some way we have survived a FULL YEAR together. This episode is filled with warm wishes from our listeners, and other folks in boardgame media such as: Rodney Smith of Watch it Played, Heavy Cardboard, Blue Peg Pink Peg, Tantrum House, Gaming Rules!, Boards Alive, Low Player Count and more! Listen in as Brandon gives Josh nothing but disappointment as a 1 year anniversary gift. The guys discuss their health woes and sa...
Episode 23: Tail Feathers Review - Jamey Stegmaier Interview
March 22, 2016 16:02 - 3 hours - 254 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3-22-16 This episode is brought to you by BoardgameTables.com - Josh and Brandon reveal some serious electrical problems in the Cold War Bunker that is War Room Studio B. Not to worry though, this doesn't affect our "High Qualtiy of Standards"! There is an ongoing discussion about Poutine - Puteen - Putin and we agree to disagree. In this episode of changes Josh loses 20 pounds (OF BEARD WEIGHT) and changes his drink of choice (gasp!). ...
Episode 22: Kemet Review - Ta-Seti Review
March 08, 2016 16:30 - 2 hours - 135 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 3-8-16 This episode is brought to you by BoardgameTables.com - Does anyone outside of New Mexico know what tapas are??! We discover the wonders of poutine, including the proper pronunciation. Somehow a shirtless Putin comes into the conversation - our apologies. Brandon's epic journey of miniature painting has begun and it seems to be one train wreck after another. We are recognized by YouTube reviewer Cloak and Meeple with a prestigious ...
Episode 21: Above and Below Review - Kevin Wilson Interview
February 23, 2016 17:56 - 2 hours - 201 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2-23-16 We all know that Josh uses this show as a bit of a therapy session.... In Episode 21 he sits down on the couch and explains how he learned that car > Josh! Once again we are proud to be sponsored by the fine folks over at BoardgameTables.com and encourage all of our listeners to check out their amazing tables! Our Then-Now-Tomorrow segment starts off with Josh talking about Civilization building games (and not all of them are fro...
Episode 20: Blood Rage Review - 20 Questions
February 09, 2016 17:15 - 2 hours - 199 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 2-9-16 In our 20th episode we celebrate LIFE! Somehow we've managed not to kill each other. Yet. Josh and his group takes a trip to Santa Fe, only to get cut off at the bar. Their evening is capped off with Carne Adovada and a few more drinks - this time they are on fire! Brandon is much less exciting, thanks to a recent diet. He does have Skinny Pop popcorn though! One of our listeners gets a ding, and Mobley calls back to show o...
Episode 19: Orleans Review - Boards Alive Interview - Free Games
January 26, 2016 18:36 - 2 hours - 200 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1-26-15 Brandon ordered a big box of goodies from our buddies at Time Well Spent Games and Josh can't wait to find out whats inside. We discuss games we've been playing, games we've acquired, and a special dinner with Edward from Heavy Cardboard. We take a walkthrough medieval France with our buddy, Jacques - and then get into our review of Orleans from Tasty Minstrel Games. We host another virtual paper-rock-scissor cage-match to deter...
Episode 18: Codenames Review - Games of the Year - Giveaways
January 12, 2016 17:06 - 2 hours - 221 MBRecorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 1-12-15 Brandon is sick, hardware is on the fritz and we are rust as hell - but the show MUST GO ON! We highlight our Christmas break plays and acquisitions. We get another call from our aspiring Scottish intern - Mobley. We have concerns about Mobley, primarily his power hungry nature... We have to figure out a way to knock him down a notch or 3! Our new years resolution is to do more giveaways on the show, and we've partnered with ou...
Episode 17: Mysterium Review - Christmas Song - Giveaway - Christmas Wishes
December 22, 2015 18:01 - 2 hours - 201 MBBRAWLING BROTHERS BOARD GAME PODCAST – EPISODE 17 : HOLIDAY BEVERAGE BOTTLE CASTLE Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 12-22-15 Christmas Cheer fills the air during Episode 17 – We discuss the annual Brawling Brothers VIP party… Did you know if you call a party a “VIP Party” better booze are abundant?! We unveil our BGG Secret Santa targets and tell the world about the awesome gifts we received in return. Our plays of Mysterium have been quite interesting – what does o...