Tabletop Merchant Podcast
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTabletop Merchant Podcast is where you can find out the latest and greatest about your favorite board game retailer, including new products, reprints, board gaming news and much more!
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Ep. 30 - Ryan Courtney (Pipeline; Trailblazers; Curious Cargo; Bear Raid & More!)
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIn this week's episode, we interview board game superstar, Ryan Courtney, designer of Pipeline; Curious Cargo; Trailblazers; & Bear Raid! We discuss how a 48-hour game jam competition lead to his amazing career in board games, how he has been able to make such wonderful games and what he has in store for us to melt our brains in the coming years! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]...
Ep. 29 - Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan; Tussie Mussie; Mariposa; The Fox Experiment & More!)
September 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn this week's episode, we interview board game superstar, Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan, Mariposas, Tussie Mussie, and The Fox Experiment! We discuss how she shares her profound appreciation for the natural world in her games and how they offer gamers a unique opportunity to explore themes such as birds, floriography and monarch butterflies through both scientific exploration and a sense of wonder! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have ...
Ep. 28 - Matthew Dunstan (Next Station: London; Elysium; The Guild of Merchant Explorers; Monumental; Chocolate Factory & More!)
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIn this week's episode, we interview board game designer superstar, Matthew Dunstan, who has created so many fantastic board games including Next Station: London; Elysium; Monumental; The Guild of Merchant Explorers; Monumental; The Adventure Game series and more! We discuss how his journey from Australia to Cambridge not only had him earn his PhD in materials chemistry, but was foundational to his game design career! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If...
Ep. 27 - Corey Konieczka (Star Wars: Rebellion; The Initiative; Twilight Imperium 4th Edition; Star Wars: Outer Rim; 3,000 Scoundrels & More!)
July 27, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, Corey Konieczka, who has created so many iconic board games including Star Wars: Rebellion; Twilight Imperium: 4th Edition; The Initiative; Voices in My Head; Star Wars: Outer Rim; and more! We discuss his journey to submit his homebrew expansion to TI3 in his application to Final Fantasy Flight Games to now heading up his own innovate design studio, Unexpected Games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tablet...
Ep. 26 - Tim & Ben Eisner (Wonderland's War; Tidal Blades; Canopy; Grimm Forest & More!)
June 16, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIn this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstars, Tim & Ben Eisner, who have created so many amazing board games including Wonderland's War; Tidal Blades; Canopy; Grimm Forest; Grimm Masquerade and more! We discuss their journeys from macrame jewelry, improv comedy, and theater to renowned board game designers! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out...
Ep. 25 - Matt Leacock (Pandemic; Forbidden Island; Roll Through the Ages & More!)
June 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, Matt Leacock, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Pandemic; Forbidden Island; Thunderbirds; Roll Through the Ages; the Pandemic Legacy series and more! We discuss his journey from user experience designer to renowned board game designer! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And chec...
Ep. 24 - Hotels, Grails & Gift Cards
May 23, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss what we have been playing, including the fantastic euro-game, Grand Austria Hotel; the thinky solo game, Under Falling Skies & our first venture into the dark Arthurian narrative game, Tainted Grail! We also announce the winner of last episode's $50 Gift Card Contest! Finally, we chat about all the new games at the store and what new hotness is just around the corner! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And che...
Ep. 23 - Guess Who's Back, Back Again?!?
April 28, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIt has been far too long, but we are BACK! Given our long break from podcasting, we discuss some of the latest and greatest to hit our tables, as well as all the new and upcoming games coming to Tabletop Merchant. We also have a contest in this week's episode, where you can win a $50.00 gift card to our website! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.c...
Ep. 22 - David Thompson (War Chest; Undaunted; Switch & Signal; Pavlov's House & More!)
July 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, David Thompson, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including the Undaunted series; War Chest; Pavlov's House; Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms; Sniper Elite; Castle Itter; Armageddon; Switch & Signal and more! We discuss his journey from joining the renowned Cambridge game design studio to making a train game for his parents! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you ha...
Ep. 22 - David Thompson (War Chest; Undaunted; Switch & Signal; Pavlov's House & More!)
July 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn this week's episode: we interview board game designer superstar, David Thompson, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including the Undaunted series; War Chest; Pavlov's House; Soldiers in Postmen's Uniforms; Sniper Elite; Castle Itter; Armageddon; Switch & Signal and more! We discuss his journey from joining the renowned Cambridge game design studio to making a train game for his parents! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you ha...
Ep. 21 - Joe Slack (Relics of Rajavihara; Kingdom's Candy: Monster; The Board Game Designer's Guide & More!)
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Joe Slack, who has not only designed such games as Relics of Rajavihara; Kingdom's Candy: Monster; Zoo Year's Eve; and King of Indecision, but has also wrote the best-selling board, The Board Game Designer's Guide! We discusses his origins into game design, as well as his creation of board game design courses at BoardGameDesignCourse.com! We finish up with some board game news and as well as all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop...
Ep. 20 - Jacqui Davis (Cubitos; Paint the Roses; Almanac; Stockpile & More!)
May 27, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Jacqui Davis, who has illustrated so many amazing board games including: Cubitos; Euphoria; Colosseum; Red Rising; Paint the Roses; Stockpile; Belle of the Ball; Ex Libris and much more. We discusses her time studying 2D animation in college, as well as her work in board games and children's books We finish up with some board game news and as well as all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, fe...
Ep. 19 - Ian O'Toole (On Mars; Lisboa; The Gallerist; Nemo's War & More!)
May 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Ian O'Toole , who have been responsible for the graphic design and illustrations in such games as On Mars; Kanban EV; The Gallerist; Nemo's War (2nd Edition); Lisboa; and much more. He discusses his journey from working on convention exhibits and Irish Game Fish to now making some of the most gorgeous artwork in board games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to...
Ep. 18 - Luke Laurie (Dwellings of Eldervale; Manhattan Project: Energy Empire; Whistle Mountain & More!)
April 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Luke Laurie, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Dwellings of Eldervale; Manhattan Project: Energy Empire; Cryo; and Whistle Mountain! We discuss not only his love for gaming, but also his passion as an educator, having been as a middle school science teacher for over 20 years! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at table...
Ep. 17 - Stan Kordonskiy (Dice Hospital; Lockup; Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; Endless Winter & More!)
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Stan Kordonskiy, who has designed so many amazing board games including Dice Hospital; Lockup; Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; Old West Empresario and much more! We discuss how his career as an emergency room nurse shaped his journey to becoming an amazing board game designer as well as the creation of his game studio, Half-A-Kingdom Games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel fr...
Ep. 16 - Andrew Bosley (Artist of Everdell; Tapestry; Mission Red Planet & More!)
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Andrew Bosley, who have been responsible for the beautiful artwork and illustrations in such games as Everdell; Tapestry; Mission Red Planet; Merchants of the Dark Road; Vivid Memories; and much more. He discusses his journey from interning at Hallmark to working as a concept artist in video games to now making some of the most gorgeous artwork in board games! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If ...
Ep. 15 - Dinosaurs in Paris!
March 17, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this week's episode we chat about a few games we recently played including Draftosaurus; Paris: La Cite de la Lumiere; and Century Spice Road! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com
Ep. 14 - Jonny Pac (Coloma; Sierra West; Merchant's Cove & More)
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Jonathan Pac Cantin, better known as Jonny Pac, who has been responsible for so many amazing board games including Coloma; Sierra West; Merchant's Cove; A Fistful of Meeples; Lions of Lydia and more! We discusses his love of music and how his background and study of music theory has shaped his journey to becoming an amazing board game designer and developer! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you...
Ep. 13 - Phil Walker-Harding (Sushi Go; Barenpark; Imhotep & More)
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Phil Walker-Harding who have been responsible for so many amazing board games including Archaeology; Barenpark; Sushi Go; Cacao; Silver & Gold; Imhotep and more! We discusses his journey from becoming a a small Australian game designer to one of the most well-known in the world! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And che...
Ep.13 - Phil Walker-Harding (Sushi Go; Barenpark; Imhotep & More)
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Phil Walker-Harding who have been responsible for so many amazing board games including Archaeology; Barenpark; Sushi Go; Cacao; Silver & Gold; Imhotep and more! We discusses his journey from becoming a a small Australian game designer to one of the most well-known in the world! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And che...
Ep. 12 - Pharaohs, Apples & Bears, Oh My!
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this week's episode: we discuss our recent plays of Newton; Archeology: The New Expedition; and Barenpark, as well as go over all the new and upcoming games at Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com
Ep. 11 - We Are Back!
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this week's episode: we make a triumphant return to the podcast and discuss all the amazing games we played during the holiday break (TEN; Roll Player Adventures; Descent: Legends in the Dark; Glass Road) and go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com
Ep. 10 - Mr. Cuddington (Board Game Artist of Santorini; Tidal Blades; Brass & More!)
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Mr. Cuddington, also known as the amazing duo of Lina Cossette & David Forest, who have been responsible for the beautfiul artwork in games such as Santorini; Tidal Blades; Brass; Grimm Forest and much more. They discuss their journey from art school, to the video games business to now making some of the most amazing artists in the business! We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questio...
Ep. 09 - John D. Clair (Designer of Mystic Vale, Space Base, Cubitos & More!)
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, John D. Clair, designer of Mystic Vale, Space Base, Ecos: First Continent, Cubitos, Edge of Darkness, and Dead Reckoning to discuss his journey from making collectible card games as a kid to designing some of the greatest board games of all-time. We also go over all the new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board game...
Ep. 08 - Justin Bell of Meeple Mountain
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Justin Bell of Meeple Mountain to discuss his recent venture as a board game writer and reviewer; and discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. Check out Justin's articles at https://www.meeplemountain.com/authors/justin-bell or you can find his Justin's Instagram at @whenindoubteatout If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, mi...
Ep. 07 - Keith Matejka of Thunderworks Games
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Keith Matejka of Thunderworks Games to discuss his board game journey as both a designer and publisher of such amazing games like Bullfrogs, Roll Player, Cartographers and upcoming titles Roll Player Adventures & Cape May; and discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more a...
Ep. 06 - Shem Phillips of Garphill Games
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Shem Phillips of Garphill Games to discuss his board game journey as both a designer and publisher of such amazing games like Raiders of the North Sea, Architects of the West Kingdom, and the new South Tigris trilogy; chat about what we have been playing (Llamaland); and discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing b...
Ep. 06 - Shem Phillips of Garphill Games
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIn this week's episode: we interview Board Game Superstar, Shem Phillips of Garphill Games to discuss his board game journey as both a designer and publisher of such amazing games like Raiders of the North Sea, Architects of the West Kingdom, and the new South Tigris trilogy; chat about what we have been playing (Llamaland); and discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing b...
Episode 05 - Bright & Breese-y
October 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this week's episode: we announce the winner of last week Mr. Cuddington contest; chat about what we have been playing (Noctiluca; Cartographers), discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight Board Game Superstar designer Richard Breese of R&D Games and finish the podcast with a listener question about our grail games. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more...
Ep. 05 - Bright & Breese-y
October 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this week's episode: we announce the winner of last week Mr. Cuddington contest; chat about what we have been playing (Noctiluca; Cartographers), discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight Board Game Superstar designer Richard Breese of R&D Games and finish the podcast with a listener question about our grail games. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more...
Ep. 04 - From TEN to Mr. Cuddington
October 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this week's episode: we announce the winner of last week contest; chat about what we have been playing ( TEN; Viscounts of the West Kingdom), discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight the amazing artist-duo of Lina Cossette and David Forest, better known as Mr. Cuddington; and finish the podcast with another contest where you can win a $25.00 gift card to Tabletop Merchant! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out ...
Episode 04 - From TEN to Mr. Cuddington
October 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this week's episode: we announce the winner of last week contest; chat about what we have been playing ( TEN; Viscounts of the West Kingdom), discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight the amazing artist-duo of Lina Cossette and David Forest, better known as Mr. Cuddington; and finish the podcast with another contest where you can win a $25.00 gift card to Tabletop Merchant! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out ...
This Week, We Are On "Brand"
October 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn this week's episode: we give our top 5 games to play with kiddos that are enjoyable for the whole family, we chat about what we have been playing (Rajas of the Ganges, Fleet: The Dice Game; Skull; etc.), we discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight the amazing couple-designers, Inka & Markus Brand; and finish the podcast with a contest where you can win a $25.00 gift card to Tabletop Merchant! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail...
Ep. 03 - This Week, We Are On "Brand"
October 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn this week's episode: we give our top 5 games to play with kiddos that are enjoyable for the whole family, we chat about what we have been playing (Rajas of the Ganges, Fleet: The Dice Game; Skull; etc.), we discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight the amazing couple-designers, Inka & Markus Brand; and finish the podcast with a contest where you can win a $25.00 gift card to Tabletop Merchant! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail...
Episode 03 - This Week, We Are On "Brand"
October 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn this week's episode: we give our top 5 games to play with kiddos that are enjoyable for the whole family, we chat about what we have been playing (Rajas of the Ganges, Fleet: The Dice Game; Skull; etc.), we discuss new and upcoming games to Tabletop Merchant, highlight the amazing couple-designers, Inka & Markus Brand; and finish the podcast with a contest where you can win a $25.00 gift card to Tabletop Merchant! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tabletopmerchant@gmail...
Ep. 02 - "A Gentle Rain" in Zion
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this week's episode, we chat about our recent trip to Zion, Utah, the games we have recently played (A Gentle Rain, Star Realms). We also discuss the new games to the store and what upcoming titles are headed our way! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com
Episode 02 - "A Gentle Rain" in Zion
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this week's episode, we chat about our recent trip to Zion, Utah, the games we have recently played (A Gentle Rain, Star Realms). We also discuss the new games to the store and what upcoming titles are headed our way! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Bensound.com
Ep. 01 - We Are Tabletop Merchant!
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to the Tabletop Merchant podcast! This week's episode we discuss how we got into board gaming, including what games made us fall in love with the hobby and what has recently hit our table! We also discuss what's new and available at our store, as well as upcoming releases! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Benso...
Episode 01 - We Are Tabletop Merchant!
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to the Tabletop Merchant podcast! This week's episode we discuss how we got into board gaming, including what games made us fall in love with the hobby and what has recently hit our table! We also discuss what's new and available at our store, as well as upcoming releases! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. And check out all the amazing board games, card games, miniatures and more at www.tabletopmerchant.com Music: Jazzy Frenchy - Benso...