Sporadically Board with Mike and Dan
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsMike DiLisio and Dan Hughes plus a special guest talk about board games, card games, and anything else that catches their eye.
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Episode 104: The Mike Dilisio AireCon, also with The Dice Tower
March 25, 2024 13:42 - 1 hour - 127 MBDan and I are known for our encyclopedic knowledge of most things in life. Board games? Sure. Puddings? Absolutely. Mechanical Engineering? Obviously. What many people don't realize is that we are also experts in AI technology and the societal and moral implications therein. Well, after this episode, there will be no question. Honorary Doctorates will assuredly be forthcoming. In addition to that, in this episode we also cover: "Horse or Human": Dan's new game show, soon airing on Netfl...
Episode 103: Cross Coastal Con Chat: Including a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!
February 04, 2024 22:17 - 1 hour - 129 MBCan it be so soon? It seems like only 2 months ago that a Sporadically Board episode came crashing through the Internet to wash over your earholes in a soothing wave. Well, it's true. We're back, and we come to you with a MAJOR EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! You, our beloved listeners, are being given a worldwide exclusive announcement before it gets revealed to the teeming masses of the ignorant. You, just by virtue of having impeccable taste in podcasts, will be able to tease, infuriate, and f...
Episode 102: Kentucky Derby Special - with The Board Game Snobs
December 06, 2023 00:11 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis episode was DEMANDED by the entire Board Game Snobs Community, and let me tell you, that guy was super annoying. Gaby and Jerry join us to talk about... ...honestly I have no idea. We played a couple of game shows, one by Dan and one by Jerry. We talked about Jerry living in an area known primarily for death. We proposed ridiculous insurance claim scenarios for Gaby. Dan talked about windshield screens, whatever those are. I'm sure I talked about stuff. Also, Jerry got ...
Episode 101: Don't Worry, Kelp is on the Way - with Carl Robinson
October 17, 2023 19:13 - 1 hour - 137 MBAfter the multimedia extravaganza that was Episode 100, we keep the fireworks going by inviting first time guest and first time designer Carl Robinson. Carl has designed Kelp, a two-player asymmetrical game that offers players a unique opportunity to delve into the natural world of Pyjama Sharks and Common Octopuses, set in a South African kelp forest. Those were absolutely my words alone, and not a cut and paste from Board Game Geek. In addition to discussing the story behind that game, D...
Episode 99: Magically Delicious
September 18, 2023 12:04 - 1 hour - 109 MBEpisode 99. You know how sometimes when there's some kind of big numerical milestone looming on a podcast, the episode just before it is a lackluster placeholder type of episode? Well, we were going to do that but Gaby was unavailable, so instead Dan and I come to you with this episode that is chock full of spicy, saucy, sassy, succulent, spectacular content. Also, lots of poop talk. Tune in to hear... A BRAND NEW game that Dan actually prepared beforehand! A new segment called, "Ta...
Episode 98: Flipping Lorcana For Cold Hard Bathroom Tiles
August 12, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 133 MBWell, what do you know? Another freshly baked episode comes piping hot out of the SpoBo oven, and it's ready for your hungry ears. I'd blow on it first if I were you, but I'll also understand if you're willing to char your canals if you just can't wait. In this episode, Mike and Dan discuss: Dan's bathroom renovation Dan's family vacation to Canterbury Dan's 5 star meal in Canterbury Uncle Ben's Mexican Rice (see above) 2 Falafel (see above above) Mike's globetrotting Gen Con ...
Episode 97: Educating Evan
July 17, 2023 14:29 - 1 hour - 104 MBEpisode 97! Three away from a major milestone. Although as we've said in the past, that number is slightly suspect in the sense that every one of our episodes is at least 4 times the length of our "peers". Also, we pack more into a single episode than our "peers" will in a year. Speaking of packing it in, in this episode we cover: Pirate Dads Sweet, Sweet New Merchandise and Logo Gen Con Preview Discussion Educating Evan Hughes on classic games Chest Hair I'd like to see our "peers...
Episode 96: Take a Bow with guest Kirsten Lunde
June 12, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour - 122 MBDan and Mike are recording with alarming frequency these days. Frankly, it seems suspicious if you ask me. However, as I'm one of the people participating and since I have no ulterior motive that I'm comfortable divulging, you'll all just have to go with us and enjoy the ride. And what a ride it is! On this episode, Dan and Mike discuss: The lie that is castor sugar. Why Dan's scones taste tangier than they should. The relationship between game designers and publishers. Also, we have a...
Episode 95: You've Got Some Nerve - with Ben Maddox
May 30, 2023 11:35 - 1 hour - 140 MBHot off the presses, here's episode 95! We invite special guest Ben Maddox of the fantastic Five Games For Doomsday podcast along for the ride, and what a ride it is. On this episode we discuss: Care Bears. The 2023 Spiel des Jahres Nominations. Mike's Root Canal. The many podcasts involving the participants that have lost the BGG Golden Geek Award, and how ultimately, the common denominator among them is Dan. Ben's new venture into RPGs, discussing both 1,000 Year Old Vampire, and...
Episode 94: Coronations and Comic Books
May 07, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn this episode, Mike and Dan discuss the Coronation of the King of England, (including Dan's taxes being used to fund it), and Free Comic Book Day! We also discuss importing board games from parts of the world we don't live in, and mass market thriller novels. You wanted your episdoes more frequent? Well, be careful what you ask for. Pretty soon we'll be like the Board Game Snobs and recording our shopping lists.
Episode 93: Yet Again, Your Consideration is Requested - with Luke Prior
April 14, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 128 MBWell, it's that time again. The time when all board game podcasts are pitted against each other in a no holds barred competition of bloodsport. Remember Bloodsport? With Claude Van Damme? They called him "The Muscles From Brussels". I digress. It's Golden Geek Awards time! While we like to be self-deprecating here at Sporadically Board, the truth is that Dan and I are proud that we've been able to keep this endeavor going for as many years as we have, and we still very much enjoy doing i...
Episode 92: Relocations and Conventions
March 20, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBMike talks about his upcoming move back to the Midwest. Dan talks about stealthily eating crisps while recording a professional podcast. Aire Con and Dice Tower West battle it out in a "Battle of the Board Game Conventions". Actually they don't. But that would have been an ace idea. Why didn't we think of that? Also, some games.
Episode 91.5 : Dan and Mike Succumb To The Whims of Technology
February 13, 2023 16:54 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBWell this episode has been quite a journey. First, we had to scrap the first 30 minutes and se-start (no big loss there, we hadn't even made a single salient point). Next, we had multiple issues uploading the episode to the server. As I (Mike) type this, I have very little idea if this will even make it safe and sound to your ears. The fact that Mike is attempting to do this at all is proof positive that we have explored every possible avenue. Here's hoping. We chat about games (I know...
Ep 90: Happy New Year from Mike and Dan
December 31, 2022 09:58 - 1 hour - 115 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 89: A new project with Mike and Dan
November 26, 2022 23:58 - 1 hour - 111 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 88: Essen and the new CoraQuest Kickstarter launch with Marcus Brissman
October 24, 2022 13:13 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe CoraQuest: Keep on Questing Kickstarter live from 4pm BST Monday 24th of October: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/coraquest-keep-on-questing-expansion Any support would be most appreciated!
Ep 87: The Dice Tower Retreat with Mike and Dan
September 24, 2022 23:51 - 2 hours - 156 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 86: More blatant electioneering with Mike and Dan
September 04, 2022 22:56 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBIf you would like to vote for CoraQuest in the Tabletop Gaming Awards go here: https://mail.tabletopgaming.co.uk/p/73DM-5S1/table-top-gaming-awards-voting-2022?utm_campaign=Awards+Final+Vote
Ep 85: Gencon with Mark Cooke
August 16, 2022 09:35 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 84: Board Game Day with Ambie Valdez
July 18, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 115 MBEp 83: The usual claptrap.
May 29, 2022 19:26 - 1 hour - 113 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep:82 For your consideration (still) - with Tom Vasel
April 25, 2022 09:22 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 81: For your consideration
March 29, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 102 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 80: Airecon and Dice Tower West
March 13, 2022 20:46 - 1 hour - 124 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Order from Chaos (rerun) 01 - Bandannas and Cassette Tapes
March 07, 2022 12:56 - 44 minutes - 53.1 MBAs mentioned in the last SpoBo podcast we are moving the Order from Chaos podcast to this feed. In this week's episode Mike DiLisio, Matthew Jude, and Dan Hughes use their wisdom and mighty intellect to determine the definitive ranking for: Bandannas Cassette Tapes Dogs Barking Selfies Worcester Sauce The world may never be the same again.
Ep 79: Cruising with Mike DiLisio
February 21, 2022 00:20 - 2 hours - 158 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 78: Neurodivergence with Max Davie
January 10, 2022 14:59 - 2 hours - 147 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 77: Gearstones 2021
December 05, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 236 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 76: Because Marcus demanded it
November 08, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 236 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 75: All sorts of stuff with Mark Cooke
October 03, 2021 18:11 - 2 hours - 141 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 74: Letting kids win with Nick Wellford
August 25, 2021 15:21 - 2 hours - 170 MBWe apologise for the poor sound quality in this episode. Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 73: Board Game Business with Stephen Buonocore
August 09, 2021 00:35 - 2 hours - 151 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 72: Shipping with Frank West
July 20, 2021 00:02 - 2 hours - 176 MBWe don't usually do time stamps on the podcast, however because Frank has such interesting stuff to say (and Mike and I are spouting banalities as usual) you may want to skip to around 40 mins when the good stuff starts. Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for t...
Ep 71: Catching up with Gaby Moraga
July 04, 2021 08:46 - 2 hours - 152 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 70: Board games with Mike and Dan
June 06, 2021 22:49 - 1 hour - 126 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 69: A fairground in your mouth with Ben Maddox
May 12, 2021 09:54 - 2 hours - 157 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 68: Grumbling with Matthew Jude
April 19, 2021 11:33 - 2 hours - 173 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 67: New Job with Flavien Loisier
March 15, 2021 15:49 - 2 hours - 139 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 66: Parchment Paper and Salad Cream with Mike and Dan
February 21, 2021 22:52 - 1 hour - 112 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 65: Making lists with Marcus Brissman
February 08, 2021 21:35 - 2 hours - 148 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 64: Gamefound and chat with Luke Prior
January 25, 2021 09:06 - 1 hour - 136 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 63: News with Chris Yi
December 20, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 129 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 62: Chatting with Richard Simpson
November 24, 2020 21:38 - 1 hour - 128 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 61: Pillocks with Mike Poole
November 02, 2020 10:03 - 1 hour - 130 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 60: 18xx and other stuff - with Ambie Valdés
October 06, 2020 10:25 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode of Sporadically Board Mike and Dan are joined by Board Game Blitz's Ambie Valdés Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 59: Talking about stuff - with Matthew Jude
September 16, 2020 21:50 - 2 hours - 163 MBIn this episode of Sporadically Board Mike and Dan are joined by boardgaming's voice of youth, Matthew Jude from Death by Monsters Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Follow Dan over on twitter at @dghughes28 Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 58: Shoehorning the Goat - with the Board Game Snobs
August 26, 2020 22:09 - 2 hours - 175 MBDan and Mike are joined by Jerry and Gabby from Board Game Snobs Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Donate to Dan's Patreon here Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 57: Missing the community with Max Davie
August 02, 2020 09:05 - 1 hour - 125 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Donate to Dan's Patreon here Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 56: Facebook Questions with Mike and Dan
July 15, 2020 10:26 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBJoin the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Donate to Dan's Patreon here Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie for the show's music
Ep 55: 2020 Predictions - with Chris Yi
June 27, 2020 23:54 - 1 hour - 147 MBDan and Mike are joined by Chris Yi from the Meeple Overboard podcast and the C&C Board Game Factory in order to talk about predictions they made last year, and predictions for the next 12 months .Join the Sporadically Board Facebook group here Follow Sporadically Board on twitter @sporadicboard Follow Mike over on twitter at @michaeldilisio Donate to Dan's Patreon here Massive thanks to the ever fantastic Gary King for the graphics for the show Also huge thanks to Singing Sadie f...