Meeple Minded
216 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWelcome everyone to the Meeple minded podcast.
This show is for all of you Tabletop hobby lovers out there. We will be talking about all things gaming from board, card, wargames and role play games. And may even just the odd episode of other nerdy topics that we love. Along with our man in the newsroom bringing you all the latest news, Crowdfunding campaigns & Events we think you need to know about.
SOOOOO, if you like any type of table top game, Meeple Minded is the podcast for you.
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Ep 186 Five games that did not live up to expectations
July 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Big changes at Meeple Minded HQ this week as "The Boss" Jason goes all undercover boss on us as he hands the reigns over to James to run the show. James wants to know what Jason & Antmans top or in this case five games are that did NOT live up to the hype or expectations. This episode sees the guys talking all about those games that disappointed in one way or another included talk of a "lost" episode and even a full on rant about a game. which game? which play...
Ep 185 What's Occurring June
June 25, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBSend us a Text Message. The What's Occurring series is BACK and hopefully better than ever! In this weeks episode we see the Meeple Minded Trio Antony, James & Jason breaking down some of the games they played this month, the games they played last year, and comment all the latest news from within the table top gaming industry & our all new segment "HYPE CLUB" where the first rule is to always talk about hype club. Support the Show. ------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 184 Post UKGE 2024 Thoughts and experiences
June 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBSend us a Text Message. The Boys are back after there jolly holidays up to to Biiiiiirmingham for the #ukge2024 event and as is customary they are back in the studio to reflect on the weekends festivities. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the e...
Ep 183 What we are looking forward to at UKGE 2024
May 21, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Its the third largest table top gaming convention in the world, with over 30k unique attendees, three massive halls of the united kingdoms National Exhibition Centre and all the Meeple Minded crew will be in attendance and covering the event for 2024. on this show, the boys Antman, James & Jason are talking about all the things they are excited for at this years event. and maybe even pre spending some money (Jason) Support the Show. -----------------------------...
Ep 182 UKGE 2024 Planning tips
May 14, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSend us a Text Message. It is officially the start of the convention seasons for the boys of the Meeple Minded and as such its time to dust off the plans and set them in motion. So, to kickstart everyone James, Antman & Jason are sitting down to talk their personal top tips for preparing for a gaming convention and some dedicated advice for those attending the UK games expo for the first time. It's time to break out those hashtags #UKGamesExpo & #UKGE2024 with just days left to count down...
Ep 181 What makes a game Great to us?
May 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks episode Antman, James & Jason are having a chat to discuss just what makes a game great to them personally? How does certain things affect their take on a game, how they rate games etc etc what makes a game great is incredibly subjective and as we get asked all the time, we thought its about time we let you in on some of those personal feelings that go through our minds. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 180 Top five games to be "Jumanjied" into
April 30, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks show, the Meeple Minded trio James, Antman & Jason are jumping back into a top five list as they discuss the top five Games they wouldn't mind being "Jumanjied" into. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ev...
Ep 179 What's Occurring April 24
April 24, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks episode we see the Meeple Minded Trio breaking down some of the games they played this month, the games they played last year, and comment all the latest news from within the table top gaming industry. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.bu...
Ep 178 We take on Terrorscape
April 16, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks episode its all things horror as the boys have been playing the horror board game TerrorScape Published by Ice Makers. A game heavily influenced by the "Dead by Daylight" Video game that sees one player assume the role of a merciless killer and the remaining players as survivors that have sought shelter in stately mansion only to find a serial killer is now on the hunt. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, ...
Ep 177 Is crowdfunding still worth it?
April 09, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks episode our two resident crowdfunding "junkies" Antman & Jason are having a chat to discuss if its really still worth buying games through the crowdfunding route. They talk about how the system has somewhat changed over the years, all the things you used to get, and more so what you get now. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast o...
Ep 176 Paging Dr HE.R.O
April 02, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks episode its all things casualty in Holby city (ok no more old UK tv show names I promise) as the boys Antman, James & Jason attempt to complete there first nightshift on the ward of a hospital having recently become qualified doctors. It sounds scary we know but don't worry as its not real life as the boys have been Playing the hospital management game HE.R.O by eely river games. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in...
Ep 175 Top 5 Games We Played as Kids
March 26, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks show, the terrible trio James, Antman & Jason are going back to where it all started as they reflect and break down their personal top five games they played as kids. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ev...
Ep 174 What's Occurring?
March 19, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this weeks episode we see the Meeple Minded Trio taking on a whole NEW type of show as they break down some of the games they played this month, the games they played last year, and comment all the latest news from within the table top gaming industry. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on ou...
Ep 173 Planet Unknown
March 12, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks episode the explorative Trio of Antman "Collins" James "Aldrin" and Jason "Armstrong" are going where many a man have gone before as they take on the polyomino space city civilisation building game Planet Unknown The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for sale table at your local gaming meet up? S...
Ep 172 Is it Retail & Announcement
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBSend us a Text Message. On this week's episode the boys Jason and James finally make the announcement they have been teasing and are joined in the studio by the Antman to discuss if the word retail is now somehow a dirty word. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/...
Ep 171 Age of Comics - Lirius Games
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Its another game highlight on this weeks episode as the boys start the year off strong with "Age of comics the golden years" by Lirius Games. This recent Kickstarter delivery is hopefully going to be winging its way to retail release soon but is it worth the buy? that what the boys Jason & James aim to find out. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. ...
Ep 170 Age Ratings
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks shows the boys Jason & James are diving into a topical discussion all about the age ratings on table top games. Do they really mean anything? are they there purely for legality sake?? why o why is wacky races a 14+ game? all these questions and its time to try and figure out those answers. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on ...
Ep 169 What's been happening
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Happy new year one and all, we know, we know its late lol In this episode the boys Jason & James are just checking in a few weeks later than planned but for good reasons. Games, lots and lots of games. They chat about what they been up too over the holiday break and what is happening with the show going forward. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio P...
Ep 168 The year that was 2023
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Another year is done and dusted for the the meeple minded boys and as always its that time of year they reflect on just how the year has been, the games they played and a few predictions for the coming year. For such an occasion its time to break out the big guns, which means following a long absence for the meeple minded Jason & James are joined once again by our great newsman Paul :) Support the Show. ------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 167 Masters of the Universe: Clash for Eternia - CMON
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBSend us a Text Message. "Why do i surround myself with fools? even the robots are smarter than you." For this weeks game highlight episode the boys Jason & James are joined once again by our great friend and all round legend the "Antman" of the M.T.V.B Podcast as they go back to the 80's to relive those wonderful summer days pretending to be the masters of universe defending castle grey skull as they talk about CMON's Masters of the universe: Clash for Eternia. The boys break down all the...
Ep 166 Over thinking Games, but not AP
December 05, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBSend us a Text Message. It is the start of the holiday season and what better way to celebrate the fact than ignoring it completely and just continuing to talk about those all important Board games. For this weeks episode its time to go down the topical route as once again James has been running his mouth at Jason saying that he over thinks or over analyse actions within games. Well James for such heresy, its now a topic for debate as we go down the rabbit hole of why is it a bad thing t...
Ep 165 Sky Team - Scorpion Masque
November 28, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBSend us a Text Message. "Meeple Minded airways landing gear locked and cleared for landing" This weeks game highlight episode sees our podcasting duo Jason & James taking on the role of pilot and co pilot and attempting to land a plane at various airports all around the world as they talk about the new title Sky Team from Scorpion Masque. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status...
Ep 164 Fomo Regrets
November 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Its a topical episode today with yet more admissions from our own Jason as we discuss games we have in our collections that we actually regret buying due to the Fear of Missing out. As a special treat Jason is no the only one cleansing his bank accounts soul as he is joined by friend of the show and fellow board game buying addict Antman of the M.T.V.B Podcast Support the Show. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 163 Marine Worlds
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBSend us a Text Message. We have been chomping at the bit to play and talk about this highly anticipated expansion and finally we can. This week the boys Jason & James are talking all things Marine worlds, the first proper expansion for the smash hit Ark Nova released by Feuerland. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on...
Ep 162 FLGS
November 07, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Its time for another topical discussion, and this week our lads Jason & James are talking all things Friendly, Local, Game stores. they talk about what they like to see from a a hobby centre that takes it from a local game store to a FRIENDLY LOCAL GAMES STORE. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the lin...
Ep 161 Warhammer Day 2023
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Its the 40th anniversary of Games Workshop and as the annual "Warhammer day" celebration has recently been and gone the boys Jason & James are reflecting on all the announcements and the reveals of new models coming over the next few months. Was the stream a good one? what did they think? its all in this episode along with the normal chit chat and games we played this week. Support the Show. ------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 160 Losing
October 17, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBSend us a Text Message. "Its Time for James themed episode" This weeks episode sees the boys Jason & Jason talking about James's seemingly favourite gaming past time. LOSING. All jokes aside losing is part and parcel of playing table top games BUT how do you stay motivated when you consistently lose? get into a losing streak? is that even a thing? do you even care about it? Support the Show. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 159 Distilled - Paverson Games
October 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks Game Highlight episode the boys Jason & James are talking all things booze, no they are not straying from the table top to go to the pub (although that sounds like a good idea) but they are instead taking a good look at publisher Paverson Games thirst quenching title Distilled. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is ...
Ep 158 Living Forest Kodama - Ludonaute
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks Game Highlight episode the boys Jason & James are Looking at the first expansion for the Spiel Des Jahres winning game Living Forest from publisher Ludonaute. Living Forest Kodama The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for sale table at your local gaming meet up? Support the Show. --------------...
The News Shed : 27/09/2023
September 28, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 157 Top 5 Turn Offs
September 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBSend us a Text Message. "Its Time for another Meeple Minded top 5" We at the Meeple Minded like to think we are a group of "omni" gamers that are willing to try any and all games put in front of us. BUT, the cold hard fact is as human beings we have things that just plain make us turn our nose up at some things and leave us searching for something else. This weeks episode sees the boys Jason & Jason talking about the top five things they are turned off by (no not in that way) in table top...
Ep 156 Hijacked - Greenest Games
September 12, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. On this weeks Game Highlight episode the boys Jason & James are verbally taking on a group of fictional hijackers in an effort to save the lives of passengers and pilots that have been caught up in a hostage situation as they talk about Greenest Games release Hijhacked The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for ...
The News Shed : 07/09/2023
September 07, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 155 Cobble & Fog
September 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBSend us a Text Message. For this weeks game highlight episode we are back in the Unmatched mini series with our thoughts on the Cobble & Fog box set. James is out injured at the moment so our good friend Anthony has stepped in to take his place alongside Jason The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for sale table at your local gaming...
The News Shed : 31/08/2023
August 31, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the Show. ----------------...
The News Shed : 24/08/2023
August 24, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing Meeple Minded community https://www.facebook.com/MeepleMindedMedia https://discord.gg/HtgzKDAB https://twitter.com/MeepleMinded https://www.instagram.com/meeplemin...
Ep 154 Why are modern board games better?
August 22, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSend us a Text Message. are we really talking about this? yes, yes we are. This week our boys Jason & James are breaking down a few reasons why modern board games are actually better than there predecessors. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join t...
The News Shed : 17/08/2023
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 153 First Rat - Pegasus Spiele
August 15, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSend us a Text Message. The boys Jason & James are back this week with another Game Highlight episode with First Rat by Pegasus Spiele taking the centre stage as the boys dive head first into the junk pile in the hopes of achieving there dreams of becoming the worlds first "ratronauts" The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for sale t...
The News Shed : 10/08/2023
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing Meeple Minded community https://www.facebook.com/MeepleMindedMedia https://discord.gg/HtgzKDAB https://twitter.com/MeepleMinded https://www.instagram.com/meeplemin...
Ep 152 Manipulation & Influence
August 08, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSend us a Text Message. The Boys Jason & James are back at it once again with another Topical discussion, this time the boys follow up on the last discussion all about alpha gamers and a statement made during the episode about negotiation and manipulation. So what is the actual difference? how does it present itself within the table top gaming hobby? that's what they guys are chatting all about this week :) Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------...
Ep 151 Earth - Inside Up Games
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBSend us a Text Message. The boys Jason & James are back following a week away from the mics stricken down with the lurgi BUT have decided to come back strong with one of the hottest games released so far in 2023 as they talk all about Earth from Inside Up Games. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for sale table at your local gaming...
The News Shed : 27/07/2023
July 27, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 150 Alpha Gamers, are they actually a good thing for the hobby?
July 18, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Happy Tuesday to all you Meeples out there in hobby land. This week the boys Jason & James are back with another topical discussion for you all as they discuss whether "Alpha gamers" are actually good for the hobby and the gaming business? sure, we all know the bad sides but are there any good sides? Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast o...
The News Shed : 13/07/2023
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 149 Unmatched Battle of Legends Volume One - Restoration Games
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBSend us a Text Message. "In Battle there are no equals" That's right guys this weeks game highlight episode is about a game we already know the guys Jason & James enjoy and play on a regular basis. So why the episode? well for this one the guys are starting something of a mini series as they will break down each set and the characters that come in the set, starting with the original set, Battle of Legends Volume one. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in ...
The News Shed : 06/07/2023
July 06, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 148 Space Base - AEG
July 04, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Grab your space suits boys and girls because we are going for a ride on this weeks episode as the boys Jason & James talk about AEG's tableau building game Space Base. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status. is it a keeper? or is it destined for the for sale table at your local gaming meet up? Support the Show. -----------------------------------------...
The News Shed : 29/06/2023
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio ...
Ep 147 Bias
June 27, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBSend us a Text Message. Its out there within all of us, but is there a real way to stop it impacting our hobby? You guessed it this week our boys Jason and James are talking all about Bias within the table top gaming hobby. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ ...