Pick Up and Deliver
752 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -A brief podcast about hobby board games, recorded by English professor Brendan Riley on brief 15 minute walks around town. Join us for a stroll as we discuss mechanisms, gameplay, theory, and topics of the day.
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Episodes
Irish Gauge; Time Pirates; revisiting Rummikub; Kites
September 27, 2023 15:46 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBBrendan shares his first impressions of three different games, and some thoughts on a game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you? Irish Guage Time Pirates Rummikub Kites What games have you tried for the first time recently? Add to the conversation over on boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269.
Rando-writers revisited, again!
September 15, 2023 16:49 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBrendan talks a bit about the newest rando-writers he’s encountered in the last year or so. Join us, won’t you? Hadrian’s Wall ep227: Rando-writers ep461: Rando-writers revisited Twilight Inscription ep514: Gambit, Twilight Inscription, Age of Civilization, and City of Horror (revisited) (Game Review Espresso – Triple Shot) Trek 12 ep447: Trek 12 – Himalayas, Akropolis, Oltréé On Tour ep544: Digital Games 2 Lumen: The Lost World ep544: Digital Games 2 Super Skill Pinball: 4-cade ...
Ra; D&D Bedlam in Neverwinter; revisiting Glory to Rome; Everdell Farshore
September 13, 2023 16:49 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBBrendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and talks about one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you? Ra Dungeons & Dragons: Bedlam in Neverwinter Revisiting Glory to Rome Everdell Farshore What games have you tried lately? Share your experiences over on Boardgamegeek.com in guild #3269!
Making a Welcoming Gaming Space
September 12, 2023 13:23 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBBrendan shares his thoughts about how to be a welcoming host for gaming events. Join us, won’t you? Relevant previous PU&D Episode: Inclusiveness. Revive Qwixx Sagrada What do you do to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere in your gaming spaces? Head over to Boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your experiences there.
Expeditions, That Time You Killed Me, After Us, revisiting Coimbra
September 08, 2023 15:12 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBBrendan shares his initial impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently, and one dusty game he’s returned to. Join us, won’t you? Expeditions That Time You Killed Me After Us revisiting Coimbra What new-to-you games have you tried recently? Join the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Top of the Stack, September 2023
September 02, 2023 15:25 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBBrendan shares his report from the month of August. Join us, won’t you? August Top of the Stack NEW GAME – Revive TOP 50 CHOICE – Trismegistus NOVELTY – Time Pirates OTHER NEW CHOICE – Vagrantsong Shelf of Opportunity Expand YourShelf List 52 Game Challenge September Top of the Stack NEW GAME – Vagrantsong TOP 50 CHOICE – Terraforming Mars SOLO – Hunted: Wode Ridge OTHER NEW CHOICE – Revive What did you play in August? Head over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your progress!
Orphan Black; Nimalia; Suspects; revisiting Altiplano
August 29, 2023 14:54 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBBrendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and reflects on one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you? Orphan Black: The Card Game Nimalia Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage revisiting Altiplano What have you played recently? Jump into the conversation over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Movie Roundup, June/July 2023
August 28, 2023 22:21 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBBrendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in June and July of 2023. Join us, won’t you? Renfield Renfield syndrome Horrified The Fury of Dracula Jurassic World Dominion Dinosaur Island Dinosaur World DinoGenics Welcome to Dino-World Wham! Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game Super Skill Pinball Barbie Votes for Women The Out-Laws Burgle Bros Happiness for Beginners Fog of Love What films did you watch in June and July? Share over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Bloom; Crossing Oceans; Mansions of Madness; Fire in the Library
August 24, 2023 19:41 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBBrendan shares his first impression of three games he played for the first time recently and one he dusted off. Join us, won’t you? Bloom Qwixx Crossing Oceans Transatlantic Crossing Oceans Upgrade Kit Mansions of Madness, 2nd Edition (dusty game) Fire in the Library Alexandria What have you been playing lately? Share your experiences over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
7th Continent; Fiction; The Gardens; Tussie Mussie
August 18, 2023 14:07 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBBrendan shares his first impressions of three games he played recently. (Well, semi-recently.) Join us, won’t you? 7th Continent Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Guild of Merchant Explorers Fiction That Time You Killed Me Dusted off: Tussie Mussie Previous discussion of Tussie Mussie The Gardens What games have you played recently? Head over to Boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share your thoughts!
Top of the Stack, August 2023
August 14, 2023 19:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBBrendan is back for a quick-turnaround to get us caught up on the Tops of the Stack. Here’s the episode for August reflecting on July. Join us, won’t you? July 2023 Top of the Stack: NEW GAME – The Gardens✓ TOP 50 CHOICE – Altiplano✓ NOVELTY – Time PiratesX DUSTY CHOICE – Coimbra✓ Shelf of Opportunity 52 Game Challenge August 2023 Top of the Stack NEW GAME – Revive TOP 50 CHOICE – Trismegistus NOVELTY – Time Pirates OTHER NEW CHOICE – Vagrantsong What did you play in July? What d...
Gencon 2023 Roundup
August 11, 2023 14:02 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBBrendan shares his highlights from Gencon 2023 and talks about his ‘haul.’ Join us, won’t you? BIGFOOT: Roll & Smash ArchRavels Magic Socks La Parada! Walking the Hall at Gencon Flying Frog Games Lansing Area Games and Events My haul Revive Vagrantsong Sherlock Holmes Baker Street Irregulars A Touch of Evil: Hero Upgrades Exit: The Game – Advent Calendars Did you go to Gencon? What would you have checked out if you were there? Share over in our boardgame geek guild #3269.
Top of the Stack, July 2023
August 11, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBBrendan is back! After an unintended six-week hiatus, Brendan returns with the second half of season six, starting with a summary of his June game plays. Join us, won’t you?
Digital Espresso
June 22, 2023 14:39 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBBrendan shares his early impressions of eight games he learned recently on Board Game Arena. Join us, won’t you?
The ‘geek Asks 11
June 19, 2023 13:32 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBPick Up & Deliver 543: The ‘geek Asks 11 - Brendan gives advice based on BGG forum post titles. Join us, won't you?
Apr/May 2023 Movie Roundup
June 16, 2023 16:38 - 17 minutes - 16 MBPick Up & Deliver 542: Apr/May 2023 Movie Roundup - Brendan shares his thoughts on the films he watched in April and May of 2023. Join us, won't you?
Dutch Blitz, Earth, Lisboa, and revisiting Hellboy
June 12, 2023 14:48 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBPick Up & Deliver 541: Dutch Blitz, Earth, Lisboa, revisiting Hellboy - Brendan shares his early impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?
On Reviewing
June 06, 2023 14:50 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBPick Up & Deliver 540: On Reviewing Brendan shares his thoughts on the recent fracas regarding reviewing ethics.
Top of the Stack, June 2023
June 02, 2023 15:54 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBPick Up & Deliver 539: Top of the Stack, June 2023 - Brendan shares his Top of the Stack list, his recent game play news, and his plans for next month. Join us, won’t you?
Shadows: Amsterdam; Patrician; Dealing with Murder; revisiting Gravwell
May 30, 2023 16:52 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBPick Up & Deliver 538: Shadows: Amsterdam; Patrician; Dealing with Murder; revisiting Gravwell - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and revisits an old favorite. Join us, won't you?
Pushing Your Luck
May 22, 2023 13:50 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBPick Up & Deliver 537: Pushing Your Luck - Brendan talks about different types of push your luck games and the ones he enjoys. Join us, won’t you?
Gate, I’m Pretty Savvy, Megaland, Adventurers: Temple of Chac (Revisited)
May 16, 2023 19:51 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPick Up & Deliver 536: Gate, I’m Pretty Savvy, Megaland, Adventurers: Temple of Chac (Revisited) Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently, and his renewed acquaintance with an old game returned. Join us, won’t you?
Reading Roundup, 2023 Q1
May 13, 2023 10:56 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBPU&D535: Reading Roundup, 2023 Q1 Brendan shares his thoughts about the books he read in the first three months of 2023. Join us, won't you?
Board Game Sommelier - Spring, revisited (400 Back)
May 07, 2023 15:38 - 20 minutes - 19 MBPick Up & Deliver 534: BG Sommelier - Spring, revisited (400 Back) Brendan revisits his Board Game Sommelier episode 132, in which he paired fiction works with the theme of Spring. In this episode, he adds extra thoughts about each sub-topic. Join us, won’t you?
Champions of Midgard, Plants vs. Zombies, Marvel United, The Adventurer – Pyramid of Horus (revisited)
May 03, 2023 12:49 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBPick Up & Deliver 533: Champions of Midgard, Plants vs. Zombies, Marvel United, The Adventurer – Pyramid of Horus (revisited) - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently for the first time, and one other game he brought out of the dust. Join us, won’t you?
Top of the Stack, May 2023
May 01, 2023 21:11 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBPick Up & Deliver 532: Top of the Stack, May 2023 - Brendan talks about his game plays in April 2023, and his plans for May. Join us, won't you?
Scanability
April 28, 2023 14:24 - 19 minutes - 18 MBPick Up & Deliver 531: Scanability - Brendan talks about how "scannable" games are, and what makes them feel that way. Join us, won't you?
Trekking the World, Stick Stack, The Thing: The Board Game, revisiting One Night Ultimate Werewolf
April 21, 2023 16:39 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBPick Up & Deliver 530: Trekking the World, Stick Stack, The Thing: The Board Game, revisiting One Night Ultimate Werewolf - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time recently. Join us, won’t you?
March '23 Movie Roundup
April 19, 2023 15:51 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBPick Up & Deliver 429: March '23 Movie Roundup - Brendan talks about the films he watched in March of 2023, and recommends some games that might go with the movies. Join us, won't you?
Middle Management
April 12, 2023 14:45 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBPick Up & Deliver 428: Middle Management - Brendan ponders why so many Euro games put players in the position of middle managers, and what games focused on other kinds of economic models might look like. Join us, won't you?
Escape Plan; Time's Up: Title Recall; The 3 Laws of Robotics; and Escape: Curse of the Temple (revisited)
April 07, 2023 14:54 - 14 minutes - 13 MBPick Up & Deliver 527: Escape Plan; Time's Up: Title Recall; The 3 Laws of Robotics; and Escape: Curse of the Temple (revisited) - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently, and his new experience with one he dusted off. Join us, won't you?
Top of the Stack, April 2023
April 05, 2023 12:34 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBPick Up & Deliver 526: Top of the Stack, April 2023 - Brendan shares his game play experiences from March of 2023. Join us, won’t you?
Placin' Workers
March 24, 2023 16:29 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBPick Up & Deliver 525: Placin' Workers - Brendan shares some thoughts about prominent games that use the Worker Placement mechanism. Join us, won’t you?
Incohearent, Nova Luna, Last Defense!, revisiting Five Tribes
March 23, 2023 12:11 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBPick Up & Deliver 524: Incohearent, Nova Luna, Last Defense!, revisiting Five Tribes - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently for the first time, along with one revisit. Join us, won't you?
Look Back at 2016
March 20, 2023 22:01 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBPick Up & Deliver 523: Look Back at 2016 - Brendan takes a look back at the games that came out in 2016 and shares his favorites. Join us, won't you?
Snake Oil, Beasts of Balance, My Shelfie, Wildlands revisited
March 17, 2023 18:38 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPick Up & Deliver 522: Snake Oil, Beasts of Balance, My Shelfie, & Wildlands revisited Brendan shares his thoughts about three games he tried for the first time recently, and one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
Duel: London vs. Wingspan, revisited
March 15, 2023 14:49 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBPick Up & Deliver 521: Duel: London vs. Wingspan, revisited - Brendan looks back at episode 121 and reflects on his thoughts about those games today, 4 years later. Join us, won't you?
Lost Seas, Coloretto, Yut Nori, revisiting Root
March 13, 2023 16:54 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPick Up & Deliver 520: Lost Seas, Coloretto, Yut Nori, revisiting Root - Brendan shares his first impression of some games he tried recently, as well as revisiting an old one. Join us, won't you?
Through the Ages
March 10, 2023 11:50 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBPick Up & Deliver 519: Through the Ages - Brendan discusses one of his most played games in depth. It's a Message from the Deep!
The Perry Mason Game, Frosthaven, Marvel Dice Throne, revisiting Taboo
March 08, 2023 13:09 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBPick Up & Deliver 518: The Perry Mason Game, Frosthaven, Marvel Dice Throne, and revisiting Taboo - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?
Movie Roundup, February 2023
March 07, 2023 12:32 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBPick Up & Deliver 517: Movie Roundup, Feb '23 - Brendan talks a bit about the films and television he watched in February. Join us, won't you?
This Game Goes to Eleven, Bluffaneer, Planted, dusting off HEIST
March 03, 2023 12:05 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPick Up & Deliver 516: This Game Goes to Eleven, Bluffaneer, Planted, dusting off Heist (BG Espresso) - Brendan shares his early impressions of three games he tried recently for the first time. Join us, won’t you?
Top of the Stack, March 2023
March 01, 2023 17:36 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBPU&D515: Top of the Stack, March 2023 - Brendan shares his progress on his February goals and his plays for the month. Join us, won’t you?
Gambit, Twilight Inscription, Age of Civilization; dusting off City of Horror
February 27, 2023 12:49 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBGambit, Twilight Inscription, Age of Civilization; dusting off City of Horror It’s a Triple Shot episode of Board Game Espresso! Brendan talks about three games he played for the first time recently, along with one game he dusted off. Join us, won’t you?
Reading Roundup, Q4 2022
February 24, 2023 14:43 - 15 minutes - 14 MBPick Up & Deliver 513: Reading Roundup, Q4 2022 - Brendan shares his reading list from the end of last year. Join us, won't you?
Wordsearch, Night of the Ninja, Night of the Living Dead, Superfight (revisited)
February 22, 2023 14:28 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBPick Up & Deliver 512: Wordsearch, Night of the Ninja, Night of the Living Dead, Superfight - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?
The Cull
February 20, 2023 20:54 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPick Up & Deliver 511: The Cull - Brendan talks a bit about the games he's getting rid of in the upcoming Chicago No-ship Math Trade. Join us, won't you?
City Square Off, Port Royal, Mafia de Cuba, & Gizmos (revisited)
February 17, 2023 12:35 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPick Up & Deliver 510: City Square Off, Port Royal, Mafia de Cuba, & Gizmos (revisited) - Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently, and one old favorite he revisited. Join us, won't you?
Look Back at 2017
February 15, 2023 19:19 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBPick Up & Deliver 509: Look Back at 2017 - Brendan looks back at the games from 2017 and declares which games from that era he thinks are the best games. Join us, won't you?
Stupefy!, Turing Machine, Argent: The Consortium, Potion Explosion (Revisited)
February 10, 2023 15:58 - 14 minutes - 13 MBPick Up & Deliver 508: Stupefy!, Turing Machine, Argent: The Consortium, Potion Explosion (Revisited) - Brendan gives his first impressions of three games he played recently for the first time, and one he brought out of the dust. Join us, won't you?