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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Episodes
Thunderbirds The Board Game
September 23, 2020 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBSend us a Text Message. On this episode Ian & Jason sit down to talk about the Co-operative Thunderbirds board game by Modiphius and Matt Leacock (Pandemic) They talk about the included components from the base game and all three expansions, how the game plays with and without those expansions, what they like and what they dislike about the game to give YOU an idea if it is a game you would like to play. And Paul brings you the weekly news, kickstarter campaigns and event information we t...
We Play Downforce
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSend us a Text Message. "It's time to strap in and put the pedal to the metal" On this weeks show, Ian is on a F1 high and wanted to play a racing game. Step in Downforce. Jason & Ian sit down to play one of their favourite racing games from restoration games "DownForce" We take a look at the base game and first expansion, the game components, how its plays and what we like and dislike. Paul is also checking in with all the weekly news, kick starter campaigns and event information we ...
Protecting Your Tabletop Games
September 09, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBSend us a Text Message. What's up Meeples, On this episode of the podcast with Crawley Gaming Community, Ian & Jason answer one of the most frequently asked questions. How do you protect your games? They talk about all the measures they do make as well as some they should make to protect those sweet tabletop gaming delights. card sleeves to storage boxes, Wargames to card games its is all covered in the show. Along with Paul talking all things news and Kickstarter campaigns & UPCOM...
Dinogenics Controlled Chaos
September 02, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, On this episode Ian & Jason sit down top play Dinogenics with the brand new expansion Controlled Chaos. They talk about all the new components and game mechanics, how it plays with and without the expansion and most importantly answer the question if this expansion is worth your time and money. Along with Paul talking all things news and Kickstarter campaigns. RIP Chadwick Boseman aka "the black panther" WAKANDA FOREVER Support the Show. ----...
Malakith Skadi
August 26, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBSend us a Text Message. " What is it like to be a Youtube & Twitch streamer? " On today's show, we welcome another content creator from our local gaming community, "Malakith Skadi" Mal streams regularly on the ever popular YouTube and Twitch platforms with a wide range of games, BUT we talk to him about his past in tabletop gaming, The transition over to digital and how that came about, The occasional problems he has to overcome from being colour blind and how different game types deal...
Malakith Skadi
August 26, 2020 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB" What is it like to be a Youtube & Twitch streamer? " On today's show, we welcome another content creator from our local gaming community, "Malakith Skadi" Mal streams regularly on the ever popular YouTube and Twitch platforms with a wide range of games, BUT we talk to him about his past in tabletop gaming, The transition over to digital and how that came about, The occasional problems he has to overcome from being colour blind and how different game types deal with that challenge & wh...
Gamemaster
August 19, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, On this episode Ian & Jason have recently watched the new feature length documentary GAMEMASTER. They share their opinions on the show, what they liked and disliked, what they would like to see come from this in the future. Along with Paul escaping the newsroom and now residing in his very own CGC News shed to bring you the weekly news & kickstarter campaigns that we think you need to know about. Support the Show. --------------------------...
New games VS Expansions
August 12, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, ON this episode Ian & Jason dive into a discussion about whether it is better to buy into a new game OR expand a game you already own. They set about to compare the pros and cons of both sides to the argument, and give you their own personal opinions on the matter. will they agree? its time to find out. Along with Paul bringing you all your weekly news & Kickstarter campaigns that we think you need to know about. Support the Show. -----------...
Death Eaters Rising
August 05, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, On this episode, Ian & Jason are playing there first games of USAopoly's Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising. This is the latest in the "Rising" series of games, so we take a look at the components included, Rule book and the game mechanics to see how it plays. we also compare it to the first game in the series, Thanos Rising. And have a discussion to see if this is indeed a new game or just a re-skin. Along with Paul bringing you all your weekly ...
Kickstarter & Crowdfunding
July 29, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples. ON this episode we Discuss the system which allowed some of the biggest games of the modern era to grace our homes. we are discussing Crowdfunding. Ian & Jason talk about the pros & cons they see with regards to this form of raising funds for products, give you few stories good & bad of previous campaigns they themselves have backed, and they chat about a few other non game related campaigns they have pledged for. Along with Paul in the CGC...
Going international
July 22, 2020 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, ON this episode we welcome our second guest, Ed has been involved in the hobby for many years and has competed in a fair few wargame tournaments. He also moved abroad to the Netherlands years ago to continue his studies leaving behind his local gaming community. He joins us today to talk all things tabletop including Games workshops Warhammer 40k & Lord of the rings: skirmish game. how he has adopted a love of Role play games, and begun to r...
Too IP, or not too IP
July 15, 2020 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBSend us a Text Message. What's up Meeples IP is big business, and as the tabletop hobby becomes more and more dominant in the hobby sector, it draws attention from the big names. so we ask the pressing question. "Too IP, or not too IP" We discuss Intellectual Properties in the hobby. Whether it has had a positive or negative effect, and whether or not it is all just one big cash cow. along with Paul bringing you the weekly news & Kickstarter campaigns that we think you need to k...
Dissecting Tabletop Terminology
July 08, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, Are you new to the tabletop Hobby? Are you confused by what all the gaming "Jargon" really means? or maybe you would just like to try and learn a few more bits of terminology? if so you are in the right place. On this episode we talk about what "tabletop" means to the community, as we attempt to break down and explain the most well phrased terms used in tabletop, We also give you an update about some minor format changes to the show going for...
Meeple Community
July 01, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples, On this episode we welcome our first guest. Paul is the organiser of the Mid Sussex Meeples gaming group & also operates the Amazon Store made by meeples, a former website designer and now a bus driver by day, Paul has been involved in the hobby for many years and found himself turning to Board games after he was diagnosed with depression & anxiety. Join us as we discuss how he got into the hobby & how it helped to change his life, what he ...
A Golden Resurrection
June 24, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBSend us a Text Message. On this episode we talk about the resurgence of the board game industry, perceptions of modern board gaming, finding the best prices on games, the importance of supporting your local gaming stores & a few secret hidden high street gems. Along with recent gaming news, Kickstarter campaigns & upcoming event information. Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our ...
Humble Beginnings
June 18, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Whats up Meeples On this, our debut episode you will get an introduction to who we are, how we got to were we are today, the formation of our respective gaming clubs and this podcast. along with some news, kickstarter campaigns and event information Support the Show. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our ho...