ThinkerThemer
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThese are the audio versions of our Small Talk & Back Chat series. We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive board games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Visit our Youtube channel to comment and join the discussion.
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Small Talk 27 | Our Top 5 Board Game Mechanics | 5 Fillers (Feat. Floating Floors, Nova Luna & More)
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB❤ Hey hey it's Valentine's Day and we are sending all of the love & positive vibes from Australia for your week ahead....! Hope you've all had a fabulous weekend and now can kick some goals & find some joy in the work week. Happy Monday! A&M x ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a YouTube Channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:18 Pos...
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep26 feat. La Granja, Jiangnan, Hens, Yokai Septet & more
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB❤ Wow we got through the top 10 in 39 minutes! Maybe too much caffeine? Happy Monday and hope you enjoying listening to more chats about the campaigns that caught our eye this fortnight. Stay happy & safe! A&M ❤ Join our YouTube channel Membership for our podcast, access to our discord & more Our merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Number 10 05:10 Number 9 08:21 Number 8 10:44 Number 7 15:38 Number 6 19:28 Number 5 22:14 Number 4...
Small Talk 26 | Weak Ankles Weak Memory | 5 Filler Board Games (Feat. Canopy, Streets, Mantis Falls)
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB❤ Happy Monday morning or evening! In this week's episode we are just a wee bit excited about (finally) leaving the country (hopefully) and we answer more IAQs about even more topics. Keep them coming...! Lots of love from Australia always! A&M x ❤ If you'd like to support our channel ThinkerThemer and get access to even more content, please consider becoming a channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Up, up and away! 04...
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep25 feat. Skate Summer, Yucatan, Final Girl 2 & more
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB❤ OK friends we are BACK to a full Top 10!!! So crowdfunding is finally back for the year with (almost) full force, but the real question is, how long will our New Year's resolutions last? Have you backed your first game for 2022? What was it? ... Let us know in the comments below. Happy Monday! Have a wonderful week ahead! A&M ❤ Join our channel for our podcast, access to our discord & more Our merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 06:2...
Small Talk 25 | Match Making | 5 Filler Board Games (Feat. Welcome to the Moon, Hens & Dice Miner)
January 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThanks for stopping by to hear our FAQ and our thoughts on these filler games! We're Amy & Maggie aka ThinkerThemer. We're an Australian couple with two very different perspectives of what makes a great board game - Amy (Thinker) is all about the mechanics and enjoys tight, competitive games, and Maggie (Themer) is all about the storytelling and the theme of the game, and the 'world' that the designer is trying to create. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to hear us talk about these two ele...
Back Chat (Top 5 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep24 ... "Welcome Back to Backing"
January 10, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB❤ Happy New Year!! We are SO excited to be back for another big year of chatting campaigns... but we're kicking off our 2022 spending with a bit of a smaller list this week. Think of this as a light stretch before we run a marathon! ❤ Our merch store: thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Easing In 01:25 Some Resolutions 05:58 Number 5 11:03 Number 4 14:29 Number 3 17:40 Number 2 23:37 Number 1 29:40 Wrap Up Thanks for stopping by to watch Back Chat! We're Amy & Maggie a...
Small Talk 24 | Our Love Languages (Feat. Yinsh, Three Sisters, Momiji, Arkham Horror TCG & More)
January 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB❤ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Welcome back to the channel for a brand new year - 2022. We have been busy holidayin' with family & friends but it feels so great to be back on the couch to chat games with you all. Hope everyone is keeping safe & happy, A&M ❤ If you want to support what we're doing here at ThinkerThemer, please consider becoming a channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:22 What we've been up to 09:13 Refle...
Back Chat Back Track 2021: Reflections on a year of spending
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWe've loved spending fortnightly Mondays backing games with you in 2021. We were a bit shocked to look at the total list, and thought we'd talk through some of our reflections on all of the campaigns. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season, and looking forward to bringing back Back Chat in 2022. A&M x Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:16 An adventure into adventure games 05:53 Theme patterns 12:10 Trick Taking games 14:45 Euros reign supreme 17:00 Intriguing games 21:47 Most expensive ba...
Small Talk 23| Hidden Promos & a true FAQ (Feat. That Time You Killed Me, Trek12, Fox in the Forest)
December 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB❤ Heading into the holiday season with our usual Monday ramblings about games and "stuff." Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about some filler & larger group games. Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. A&M ❤ If you want to support what we're doing here at ThinkerThemer, please consider becoming a YouTube channel member (the joeyfam). Merch store: https://thinkerthemer-merch.creator-spring.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 W...
Small Talk 22 (Feat. Wild Space, Muffin time, Imhotep the duel, Let's make a bus route, Mississippi Queen & Quezzle
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBJoin us while we answer some IAQs and talk about a handful of games we've been playing while on holiday! Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. Have a great week ahead! A&M ❤ Support the Show.
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep23 feat. Weather Machine, Hegemony, Resurgence & more
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB❤ WOW What just happened?? We thought we were done spending for the year 😬 If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Number 10 04:17 N...
Small Talk 21 | Playmats, Influences & Setting up Solos | Board Games (Feat. Go, Inkling, Winter Queen, Gangster’s Dilemma, Dream Crush & Radlands)
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB❤ It's Monday and we're again small talkin' while Boston decides to gruff and growl in the background, for a change. Join us while we answer some IAQs and talk about an extremely old and some much newer games! Welcome to the start of a new week everyone, hope you're happy, healthy and smiling. Have a great week ahead! A&M ❤ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Postcard update!! 06:41 Busy back to gaming post lockdown 07:12 Checking out the “Go” club & learning the oldest board game in th...
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep 22 feat. Geisha's Road, Karigar-e-Taj & more
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIf we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & our backing logic 03:39 Number 10 07:55 Number 9 11:31 Number 8 14:59 Number 7 18:00 Number 6 22...
Small Talk ep 20 | Board Games (Dvonn, The Road, Jaipur, Cartographers & 7W Duel)
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBHappy Monday! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Postcard update!! 07:03 Back to our gaming table 10:15 The perfect anniversary date & "proper pants" 15:31 IAQ (ThinkerThink...
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep21 feat. Bardwood Grove, Steam Up & more
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIt's a-bit-freer-than-last-Monday Monday!!! Happy days! If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Spielbox 02:08 Number 10 06:24 Numbe...
Small Talk 19 | Exit Signing & IAQs | Board Games (Steam Up, Sheepy Time, Fado & more)
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWhoops, almost forgot about the games [1hr later] 😂 Thanks for sending in so many questions for us to answer this week! Happy Monday! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x To send us a postcard (THANK YOU!): Our ...
Back Chat Ep20 (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) feat. Voidfall, Mythwind, Beast, Roll Camera B Movie
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIf we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:41 A quezzle 03:12 Number 10 09:53 Number 9 15:25 Number 8 21:10 Number 7 25:42 Number 6 31:53 ...
Small Talk 18 | Cooperating & Silent Discos | Board Games (TM Ares Expedition, Stratego & more)
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBHAPPY MONDAY!!! Thanks for watching! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x To send us a postcard (THANK YOU!): Our post office address: ThinkerThemer P.O. Box 147 2307 Point Nepean Rd Rye, Victoria, Australia 394...
Back Chat Ep19 (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) feat. Verdant, Dog Park, Artisans of Splendent Vale
September 27, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB❤ It must be MONDAY!!!! If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member. Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we do ❤ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Two extra campaigns 02:41 Number 10 04:33 Number 9 09:02 Number 8 13:50 Number 7 16:46 Number 6 2...
Small Talk 17 | Motivation Profile & Escape Rooms | Board Games (Land vs. Sea, Pirate Party... )
September 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBWe're back on the couch! Whoohoo! So wonderful to be back to the regular schedule of Small Talk (every second Monday). In this - extra long - episode we discuss our board game motivations profile. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Postcard update!! 08:26 Anniversary video reflections (& Jeremy, No Pun Included & Alex!) 16:37 Our Board Game motivations profile 23:33 IAQ (Escape rooms) 35:48 Qwinto 41:24 Pirate Party: Women of the High Seas 47:00 Fairy Trails 54:53 Land vs. Sea 01:04:23 Co...
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep18 feat. Agemonia, Mythic Mystics, Eleven & More
September 13, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIf we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a channel member (join the joeyfam!) Simply click the "join" button (next to subscribe in a browser) to find out more. It will give you access to our private discord, extended Back Chat videos every fortnight & of course our endless gratitude for supporting what we are doing TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Number 10 04:16 Number 9 06:17 Number 8 12:11 Number 7 15:59 Number 6 20:50 Number 5 23:...
Celebrating 1 Year of ThinkerThemer! It's our YouTube birthday!
September 06, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWe interrupt your usual ThinkerThemer broadcast to bring you a very special video – today we are celebrating 1 year of content creation!!! It’s our YouTube birthday! Settle in, it’s a LONG one, and it has a bit of everything; some big news, some very special appearances, and A LOT of feelings. We LOVE our fun new look & logo, and we hope you do too. Check out the super talented Melbourne-based artist we collaborated with, Renata (AKA gremren): https://www.instagram.com/gremren/ https://gre...
Back Chat (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep17 feat. Wild Serengeti, The Gardens, Backyard Chickens
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBTIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Some interesting extra campaigns! 04:40 Number 10 07:37 Number 9 10:18 Number 8 13:26 Number 7 17:16 Number 6 19:53 Number 5 26:11 Number 4 30:46 Number 3 35:42 Number 2 38:24 Number 1 42:17 Wrap up Support the Show.
Small Talk 16 - Cooking & Movies & 5 "Filler" Board Games: Rolling Realms, Meadow, My Farm Shop and more!
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBHAPPY MONDAY!!! Thanks for watching! If you enjoy our content each and every Monday please consider joining our YouTube channel membership (the joeyfam :)) as it's the only way we support our channel and it gives you access to extra video updates, behind-the-scenes chit chat & updates in our community and our Discord... we'd love to see you there :) A&M x TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Postcard Update!! 08:18 IAQs (Collection size, Cooking, Movies, Wicked&Wise, My Face 🤨...) 26:35 Roll...
Back Chat 16 (Top 10 Kickstarter Board Games) Ep16 feat. Flamecraft, Lands of Galzyr, Arydia & More!
August 17, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB❤ If we help brighten your Mondays, please consider supporting our YouTube channel by becoming a member of the channel (the joeyfam!) You'll get access to our private discord & extended Back Chat videos every episode ❤ 00:00 Introduction 00:57 NUMBER 10 05:05 NUMBER 9 08:37 NUMBER 8 14:27 NUMBER 7 17:47 NUMBER 6 20:31 NUMBER 5 25:15 NUMBER 4 29:29 NUMBER 3 34:07 NUMBER 2 40:00 NUMBER 1 49:02 Wrap Up Support the Show.