Just Talking Chit
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe discuss random topics surrounding board games, hobbies, and table dynamics in unscripted, unfiltered, raw, brotherly banter! Join us for our weekly episodes where Frank and Nick talk non-stop chit!
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Episodes
Episode 17 - What You've All Been Waiting For (10-1)
October 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe long anticipated, seemingly mythical, Top 10 list for Nick and Frank! The brothers FINALLY share their top 10 favorite board games and discuss why each one is a gem. Tune in to hear the rest of the list and see if any of your favorites are shared by the bros! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unp...
Episode 16 - Ya Want Some Cheese With That Strat?
October 01, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn today's episode, the bros discuss cheesy/cheap strategies in board games. When should they be used, does it count as a "true" victory if you exploit a mechanic, and who's fault is it when such a strategy exists? Get Frank and Nick's thoughts on the MCU, hobby preferences, and Frank's favorite acronym. Join us this week for the banter you love! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.co...
Episode 15 - Master of None
September 25, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBKicking off a 3 episode back-to-back upload! Frank and Nick ponder whether it's better to be a jack-of-all-trades or specialize in one strategy when playing games. What even is a strategy? Do board games offer enough freedom compared to video games when exploring strategies? The bros ask the hard hitting questions in a hour of chit talking! Join us for the board game content, stay for the unfiltered banter ;) Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music...
Episode 14 - Expansion Patch 2.0
June 27, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWe said we'd be pushing extra content so here ya go! Frank brings the topic today, discussing board game expansions that "fix" base game mechanics. Where is the line between acceptable improvements and gameplay paywalls in board games? The bros make video game analogies, talk industry standards, and go on some mild tangents. Join us for classic talking chit banter with the bros! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & A...
Episode 13 - Have It Writ Upon Thy Meager Grave
June 27, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBJust Talking Chit is officially back for good! Frank & Nick kick of their return with some spicy Elden Ring references and somehow loop it all back to board games. Nick brings the topic of discussion this time: theme vs mechanics and how should the two mesh in games? The bros get deep, have some laughs, and chat as usual. Join us once again for Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https...
Episode 12 - Till the Corns Come Home (20-11)
December 29, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBNick and Frank continue their Top 30 list, with this episode hitting games 20-11 for the bros. Plenty of cross-over games, fun walks down memory lane, and ranking debates on this hour of Just Talking Chit. Join us this week to hear about some of our favorite games and the typical brotherly banter! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Cr...
Episode 11 - The Final Countdown (30-21)
December 26, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, the brothers kick off the list of their top 30 games of all time! They discuss each game and why it deserves a spot in the upper echelon of the 30 best. This is part one of the three part series, so join Frank & Nick on Just Talking Chit to hear their list of favorites! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commo...
Episode 10 - 5 O'clock Somewhere
December 17, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBAfter a month-long hiatus, the brothers are back discussing ranking, ratings, and what truly makes a "Top 5." A topic which acts as a perfect segue into the holiday mini series Frank and Nick will be doing where they rank their top 30 games of all time. Throwback jokes, new Nick-isms, and interruptions from the bros! Join the brothers in this week's episode of shenanigans and chit talking. Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon ...
Episode 9 - Switching it up a Bit
November 18, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBFrank & Nick switch up the format in this one, where Frank asks Nick a handful of board-game themed "would you rather" questions. In between, the brothers talk about attractive celebrities, backing new games, and of course, the (not so) lovely weather in Reno. Tune into a fresh, fun episode of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/...
Episode 8 - Gots to Clean House Sometimes, Right?
November 11, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThe bros are back after a week off from the pod. They discuss their new schedule, wet feet, and purging a collection. Frank is in an existential crisis with his games, and Nick has some unaddressed childhood trauma from Toy Story. When, if ever, should games be purged from a collection? Is a game collection a thing in its entirety, or can a collection be more fluid? Another week of deep discussion with some profanities thrown in, of course! Join us for Episode 8 of Just Talking Chit! Follow...
Episode 7 - Even Death May Die
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBFor Episode 7, the bros get in the spooky season and talk Cthulhu! The Great Old one is both famous and infamous in the board game world. Frank and Nick explore why that is, and how the Cthulhu mythos has become so pervasive in the hobby. The phenomenon may never be explained, but the brothers take a crack at it because... why not! Join us in this Halloween episode to hear some spooky rants and debates. Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Cred...
Episode 6 - RIP Brandon Jaspers
October 22, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBNick tells his most beloved board game story of all time, and Frank doesn't really contribute much since all he plays are soulless Euros :/ The brothers talk about their favorite holidays, component quality, and of course, Legit or Jerk. Join us for this week of chit talking! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attrib...
Episode 5 - That'll Leave a Mark
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBFrank & Nick go back and forth on what the mark of a great game is. Frank gives a hot take that Nick disagrees with (of course). And Nick gives some concise insight into making memories around the game table. Plus, Legit or Jerk again, the new segment on the show. Download this week's episode of Just Talking Chit to hear all the rambling banter! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/...
Episode 4 - The Worst Episode
October 08, 2021 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBFrank & Nick talk about their least favorites games and what makes them the worst on the shelf. The brothers touch on LARPing, Euro games, and maybe a hernia or two. Frank introduces a new segment on the show: Legit or Jerk. Tune in to hear the brothers rant on this week of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative...
Episode 3 - Unicorns are Your Friends Now ;)
September 30, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBFrank blindsides Nick with an age old debate of theirs: The meaning of Retarget in Unstable Unicorns! The cute, party card game has been the source of many fond memories, as well as heated discussions. So the brothers finally hash it out once and for all! Join Frank and Nick as they discuss one of their favorite games of all time. The brothers also discuss when rules changes and adjustments are ever justified and what that could mean for competitive play in board games. Follow the social...
Episode 2 - Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, Frank & Nick discuss a question as old as time: how much luck should hobby board games include? Frank spouts his anti-luck position and Nick defends the joys of randomness in gaming. Mild bickering, derailed conversations, and long-winded ramblings are all here for you in episode two of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.c...
Episode 1 - The Effects of Defects
September 16, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThe very first full-length episode of Just Talking Chit! Frank & Nick discuss manufacturing defects and who should shoulder the cost of correcting issues arising in production. The bros explore what does happen when defects occur, and debate arguments for what should happen when they occur. Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative...
Episode 1 - The Effects of Defects
September 16, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThe very first full-length episode of Just Talking Chit! Frank & Nick discuss manufacturing defects and who should shoulder the cost of correcting issues arising in production. The bros explore what does happen when defects occur, and debate arguments for what should happen when they occur. Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative...
Episode 0 - Just Getting Started
September 10, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBJoin Frank & Nick as they introduce Just Talking Chit for the first time, discuss their board gaming origins, and give a little taste of the type of content in store in the coming weeks! Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE