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Jonah and Ben play board games with friends
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Hello! This is a podcast where we chat about board games. We make sure to tailor the podcast to both new and experienced gamers, so don't shy away if you're new to the hobby! We try to start off each mentioned game with a short elevator pitch, followed by some discussion on the game itself. Hope you enjoy the show!
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Episodes
Duck, Duck, Goose
June 07, 2022 01:51 - 58 minutes - 65.4 MBHey Everyone! Patrick joins us again to talk about gaming over the last week. Also, check out his podcast, discussed in the early stages of this week's episode.
Midweek Madness
May 30, 2022 01:11 - 39 minutes - 44.6 MBA bit late on the upload, but we were finally able to hop back on and discuss some games. A bit of a light week this time around, but join us anyway to catch up!
That'sa Nice'a Pizza
May 15, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBSomehow, after a month away, we manage to relate a lot of this weeks games to pizza. Join us again as we dive into some of the games we played - and the things we did - during our month away.
Ben is Boring - Again
April 13, 2022 02:54 - 59 minutes - 66.5 MBThat's right, Ben is boring again. He got a lot of deliveries, but didnt play many games! Good thing Jonah is here to fill you all in on what he's been up to!
And We're Back!
April 05, 2022 01:25 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBHello again! After a couple weekends off, we're back with some games to discuss. Jonah brings some insight on new Trick Takers, and Ben discusses his first game of Return to Dark Tower!
Jonah and Ben Rank Boardgames with Friends
March 13, 2022 21:01 - 2 hours - 165 MBHere it is, the big one! Patrick and Greg join us to run through our individual top 5 games, as well as the overall group rankings of our top 5 games.
Dolla Dolla Bill, Y'all
March 08, 2022 01:52 - 1 hour - 95 MBSPOILER ALERT - THERE IS DISCUSSION FOR CLANK LEGACY WITH SPOILERS, WHICH LASTS FROM: 26:10 - 30:45 Hello again everyone! Bill joins us this week as we go over some more games we've been playing!
EP. 77: Some Ragrets
March 01, 2022 04:13 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBFirst off...sorry Ron. Ben is bad with names. He still wants to play your copy of War of the Ring. On this week's episode, Jonah and Ben discuss some gaming regrets, and some new games played in the last two weeks. Games include: -Ankh -Cthulhu: Death May Die -Necromolds -Medieval Academy
EP. 76: A Blast From the Past
February 15, 2022 03:07 - 1 hour - 122 MBWelcome back! It's been a couple weeks, but we're back with a brand new guest, discussing games that were highly ranked for us when we started gaming, and where they stand now. Also, we bring up our favorite board game components. Ron joins us to talk all things games! Games discussed: -Final Girl -Squaring Circleville -Imperial 2030 -Dogs of War
An Old Friend's Necrosis
January 30, 2022 21:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBHey everyone, we're back! Join us (and Greg), as we chat about our gaming sessions from the last week. There are spoilers for clank legacy being discussed from the point where we give a warning, up until 1:18:45 Games include: -Clank Legacy -Radlands -Gloomhaven -Obsession -Yokai Septet
The One That Got Away
January 26, 2022 03:47 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBBen gets asked random questions by Jonah - courtesy of Jessica Games include: - Juicy Fruits - Luz Luz - Azul - Silver & Gold - Mind MGMT
Ben Played Games / Glossing Over It
January 18, 2022 04:37 - 1 hour - 138 MBYes, it's true! I finally played some games - and it was a lot of fun Patrick joins us to go over the games we've played, and terms of the hobby Some games discussed: - Trickerion - Merchants of the Dark Road - Juicy Fruits - Trick Taking in Black and White - Myrmes - Babylonia
2022 Infinity and Beyond!
January 12, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 151 MBA clever title for a new year! Jonah and I discuss the last few weeks of gaming, the holiday break, and our 2022 goals! Looking ahead to what's hopefully a better year for us all. Games discussed: - Radlands - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition - Chronicles of Crime - The Crew 2 - Wavelength - Modern Art
Deja Vu
December 22, 2021 03:13 - 1 hour - 161 MBWe do it again! After some technical issues last week, Jonah and I re-do the majority of this episode - hope you enjoy
A Statement, a Submarine, and a Scout
December 08, 2021 04:53 - 1 hour - 206 MBGreg joins us to provide the best moment in the history of this podcast. We also discuss: - Scout - Captain Sonar - Gizmos - Decrypto
Patty Cake
November 24, 2021 00:43 - 1 hour - 213 MBIt's the Return of the Pat-rick! That's right, Patrick joins us again to discuss his favorite thing about board games - running a game night for other people to enjoy!
Jolly Saint Nik
November 15, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 162 MBNik is back! And we're jumping the gun with early holiday-themed titles, so strap in. Jonah discusses some new trick taking games, Ben receives his BGG secret santa gift (he thinks), and Nik likes horses. Join us as we chat games!
Ho, Ho, Hold Up!
November 10, 2021 02:13 - 1 hour - 182 MBJoin Jonah and myself as we talk about the games we've played recently, as well as the upcoming BGG Secret Santa!
Trick or Treat
November 01, 2021 02:53 - 43 minutes - 98.9 MBHappy Halloween! Join Jonah and I as we discuss the games played since we last spoke.
EP65 - Howdy, Partner
October 11, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 198 MBTonight, we are joined by Jason to discuss gaming with partners! Games Include: -Horrified / Horrified: American Monsters -Nemesis -Wildcatters -Canvas -The Crew 2: Electric Underwater Boogaloo -Mind MGMT
Ep. 64 - How to End a Game
October 05, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 167 MBThis is Endgame - not the second highest grossing movie of all time - the part of a boardgame where scores are tallied, and (Ben's) hopes and dreams are dashed. Jonah and Patrick discuss all of that, and more, on this weeks episode!
Ep. 63 - PNP/DIY
September 29, 2021 22:08 - 1 hour - 216 MBJordon joins us once again to make me jealous of his in-person D&D campaign, and his new DIY accessory! Which brings 3D printing, and more, into the conversation As promised, the link to the spool terrain <--- CLICK HERE
More Games Than Not
September 19, 2021 16:34 - 59 minutes - 135 MBHi everyone! Join us as we talk about Jonah's game-filled week! And my...not game filled week? Games include: -Gaia Project -Irish Gauge -Ethnos -Bus -The Great Zimbabwe -Samurai
Staying Cool Underwater (and other game-related puns)
September 13, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 170 MBNik joins us again to discuss what has been going on over the last two weeks! Games include: -Stay Cool -Underwater Cities -Terraforming Mars -Rococo Deluxe -Clank! Legacy -Getting kicked from BGA games and more!
The Worst Episode Ever
September 01, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 200 MBThis is it. The worst episode ever. Because it's about our worst gaming experiences. Enjoy our pain. Featuring Paul!
Ace in the Hole
August 24, 2021 01:21 - 41 minutes - 95 MBJoin Jonah and I as we revisit Clank! and discuss what we've been up to lately! Plus a quick return of Ben's Backings!
Little Nik-y
August 15, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 145 MBHey everyone! Join us as we talk with Nik about our recent gaming adventures!
Greg's Games
August 08, 2021 21:22 - 1 hour - 191 MBGreg joins us this week to discuss a big yard sale, some campaign games, and more!
Meetups & New Friends
August 04, 2021 13:49 - 50 minutes - 50 MBJoin us today as we talk about recent meetups, new friends, and a trip back in time to our Splotter Splecial
Back Again
July 27, 2021 22:17 - 1 hour - 141 MBJonah returns as we revisit Castell, and discuss some other games we've been playing since we last spoke!
A One Ben Show
July 13, 2021 01:35 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBJust a super quick chat about the games that Ben has played since the last episode! - Rising Sun - Brikks - Puns of Anarchy - Quacks of Quedlinburg - Rococo Deluxe
The Greg and Patrick Show
July 01, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBOur good friend Ben joins us to talk about the past week and a half of gaming. Games discussed include: - Destinies - Star Wars: Rebellion - Quacks of Quedlinburg - Dune: Imperium - Rococo Deluxe - Yokohama
That's So Meta
June 22, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBA year in, and we're talking about 'The Meta' with Patrick
Nik at Night
June 15, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBJoin us as we have a nighttime chat with Nik about getting back out there and playing games!
Once Upon A Game
June 06, 2021 16:26 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBToday, Paul joins us to discuss games with 'one-time-use' mechanics, as well as the skills involved when picking games to play with specific players. Games discussed include: - Lost Ruins of Arnak - Terra Mystica - Kanban EV - Gaia Project
Guess Who's Back?
May 27, 2021 16:56 - 58 minutes - 57.3 MBJonah's back - tell a friend. Join us as we discuss our travels these past two weeks, as well as some games we played along the way!
IP Man
May 11, 2021 01:26 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBToday Greg joins the show again to discuss games based on existing Intellectual Property (IP) Games include: -Jaws -War of the Ring -Red Rising -Star Wars Rebellion -Cthulhu Wars -Battlestar Gallactica
Clue Me In
May 03, 2021 01:34 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBGuess what this episode is about - do you need a clue? On this episode, we are joined by our friend Julie to discuss 'Clue-giving Games'!
Gaia Project
April 26, 2021 11:09 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBJoin us today as we chat about Gaia Project and games that got better the second time we played them.
Big Game Day
April 19, 2021 10:25 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBJoin us today as we discuss our first in-person game day in over a year.
Another Chat with Greg
April 12, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBJoin us today for another casual chat with Greg about the games we've been playing.
Word of the Day
April 05, 2021 13:54 - 52 minutes - 34.2 MBJoin us today as we chat about the game Hardback, and other word games we enjoy.
Scott's Empire
March 29, 2021 11:49 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBJoin us today as we talk about Twilight Imperium and planning a game night with Scott.
Nadia's Conventions
March 22, 2021 01:09 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBJoin us today as we chat about board game conventions with Nadia.
Abstract Thoughts with Jamie
March 15, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBJoin us today for a discussion on abstract games with Jamie.
D&D&J&N
March 07, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBJoin us today as we look back at our Dungeons & Dragons campaign with Jordon and Nik.
Setup Variability
March 01, 2021 00:08 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBJoin us today for a casual chat about setup variability in board games.
First Impressions with Patrick
February 23, 2021 03:05 - 1 hour - 48 MBJoin us today as we talk about first impressions in board games.
Tile Laid Tile Played
February 15, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBJoin us this week as we chat with Greg about Ginkgopolis and tile laying.
Return of the Back
February 08, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBJoin us today as we have a casual chat about the Kickstarter happenings.