Boards Alive Podcast

In our two hundred and seventy-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Cozy Stickerville and Indonesia. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Starsand Island, Fields of Mistria, and Mio: Memories in Orbit. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Cozy Stickerville – 4:14 Indonesia – 12:36 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 20:25 Starsand Island – 22:19 Fields of Mistria – 28:38 Mio: Memories in Orbit – 36:22

In our two hundred and seventy-third episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Scurry Up! and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Tower - Trick-taking Game. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Dice A Million and Slay the Spire 2. Then we discuss the Best Video Games of 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Scurry Up! – 7:32 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Tower - Trick-taking Game – 17:54 Dice A Million – 30:06 Slay the Spire 2 – 36:20 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 57:43 Aaron Asks Anything – The Best Video Games of 2025 – 59:24

In our two hundred and seventy-second episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo, Matt, and Scott. We borrow an idea from the Board Game Barrage podcast and make the Boards Alive Top 40 Games of All Time. We take turns picking a game to be added to the list, but it can be vetoed out by the other members of the group. We cover games 20 to 1 in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Rules of the Game – 2:19 Pick 20 – 5:07 Pick 19 – 6:18 Pick 18 – 9:32 Pick 17 – 10:50 Pick 16 – 15:45 Pick 15 – 17:18 Pick 14 – 20:18 Pick 13 – 21:36 Pick 12 – 22:24 Pick 11 – 25:51 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 29:43 Pick 10 – 31:25 Pick 9 – 32:34 Pick 8 – 34:33 Pick 7 – 38:11 Pick 6 – 40:11 Pick 5 – 42:12 Pick 4 – 42:52 Pick 3 – 44:20 Pick 2 – 46:13 Pick 1 – 48:05

In our two hundred and seventy-first episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo, Matt, and Scott. We borrow an idea from the Board Game Barrage podcast and make the Boards Alive Top 40 Games of All Time. We take turns picking a game to be added to the list, but it can be vetoed out by the other members of the group. We cover games 40 to 21 in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Thanks to Board Game Barrage – 1:45 Rules of the Game – 2:57 Pick 40 – 7:15 Pick 39 – 12:13 Pick 38 – 14:00 Pick 37 – 17:58 Pick 36 – 20:06 Pick 35 – 22:05 Pick 34 – 27:18 Pick 33 – 29:10 Pick 32 – 30:56 Pick 31 – 33:13 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 37:29 Pick 30 – 40:16 Pick 29 – 41:50 Pick 28 – 45:10 Pick 27 – 47:07 Pick 26 – 48:33 Pick 25 – 51:27 Pick 24 – 53:15 Pick 23 – 56:34 Pick 22 – 58:25 Pick 21 – 1:00:02

In our two hundred and seventieth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Pirates of Maracaibo, Duos, and Fives. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Dredge and the Dragon Age series. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Pirates of Maracaibo – 3:07 Duos – 9:26 Fives – 14:02 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 22:11 Dredge – 25:20 Dragon Age: Origins – 30:08 Dragon Age II – 35:41 Dragon Age: Inquisition – 42:27

Episode 55 – Suzanne Sheldon Suzanne Sheldon can be found on Twitter @425suzanne and on Salt and Sass Games Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo and Matt. We talk about all the games we played at our annual holiday game day, including Magical Athlete, Rowdy Partners, Lowenherz, Bohnanza, Fives, Covenant, Fruit Fight, Flip 7, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Eye My Favorite Things, Ghost Blitz, So Clover, Strike, and Forest Shuffle - Dartmoor. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Magical Athlete – 3:00 Rowdy Partners – 6:57 Lowenherz – 11:02 Bohnanza – 15:53 Fives – 20:03 Covenant – 25:49 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 37:24 Fruit Fight and Flip 7 – 40:25 Heat: Pedal to the Metal - Tunnel Vision expansion – 42:12 Eye My Favorite Things – 45:42 Ghost Blitz – 47:47 So Clover – 49:52 Magical Athlete – 52:23 Strike – 54:38 Forest Shuffle - Dartmoor – 58:50

This is a super special episode that we did for the Patreon Patrons. We wanted to release it as a bonus episode before the last Cult Classic episode. Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Slay the Spire: The Board Game. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Unicorn Overlord and Disney Dreamlight Valley. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – 2:27 Slay the Spire: The Board Game – 14:20 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 20:38 Unicorn Overlord – 22:47 Disney Dreamlight Valley – 29:45

Episode 54 – Chris Michaud Chris Michaud can be found on Twitter @tableflipsyou, on Mall Night Long, and on Flip the Table. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-seventh episode, it's our 11th annual BA Holiday Special. Matt joins me as we talk about Distilled, Unmatched: Lee Vs Ali, and Skyrise in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Then we discuss the best Stocking Stuffer Games in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Distilled – 4:07 Unmatched: Lee Vs Ali – 32:00 Skyrise – 42:00 Tales of Kenzera: Zau – 55:55 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:07:38 Aaron Asks Anything – Stocking Stuffer Games – 1:10:07

Episode 30 - Alonso Duralde Alonso Duralde can be found on Twitter @ADuralde, on The Wrap, in his books I'll Be Home For Christmas Movies and Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, and on the podcasts Breakfast All Day, Linoleum Knife Cast and Maximum Film. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc Holiday theme song "Deck the Halls B" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3631-deck-the-halls-b License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In our two hundred and sixty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Resafa, Lowenherz, and Mythical Dice. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ball X Pit. Then we discuss Brendo's journey in 3D Printing and Our Current Buying Habits in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Resafa – 3:24 Lowenherz – 18:13 Mythical Dice – 32:11 Ball X Pit – 39:39 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 48:25 Aaron Asks Anything – 3D Printing and Our Current Buying Habits – 50:42

Episode 53 – Tommy Boy Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Trickerion: Dahlgaard's Academy, Baseball Highlights 2045, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Trick-Taking Game. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Pokemon Legends: Z-A and The Rogue Prince of Persia. Then we discuss Our Top 10 Most Influential Video Games of all time from 5 to 1 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon Trickerion: Dahlgaard's Academy – 4:22 Baseball Highlights 2045 – 12:37 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game – 19:47 Pokemon Legends: Z-A – 27:04 The Rogue Prince of Persia – 35:48 Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 42:26 Aaron Asks Anything – Our Top 10 Most Influential Video Games: 5 to 1 – 43:53

Episode 52 – Bruce Voge Bruce Voge can be found on Twitter @brucecothinks or on his shows The Just Barely Sports Podcast, The Party Game Cast, Board Game the Game Show, On Board Games, and The Spiel. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about Galileo Galilei, Duos, and Fruit Fight. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Sword of the Sea. Then we discuss the Best and Blurst Games of 2015 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 51 – Eric Summerer Eric Summerer can be found on Twitter @EricSummerer, on the Right Brain Rollers Podcast, on The Dice Tower, and on his website. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Fishing and Hot Streak. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos and Octopath Traveler 2. Then we discuss Linsae's Most Influential Video Games of all time in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 50 – Now and Then Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

Episode 49 – Quinten Dreger Quinten Dreger can be occasionally found on the Boards Alive Podcast. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Kinfire Council and Up or Down? Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hollow Knight: Silksong and The Order of Giants Indiana Jones and the Great Circle expansion. Then we discuss Our Top 10 Most Influential Video Games of all time from 10 to 6 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 48 – Jeremy Cobb Jeremy Cobb can be found on Twitter @JeremyCobb1, on the podcast Three Black Halflings, and on the new podcast The Quantum Reactor. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

Episode 47 – Chris Michaud Chris Michaud can be found on Twitter @tableflipsyou, on Mall Night Long, and on Flip the Table. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Wroth, Mogul, Mythwind: Expanded Horizons and Friends & Family expansions, and Endeavor: Deep Sea. Then we discuss if 2025 is the Year of Meh Games or not in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 46 – Bruce Voge Bruce Voge can be found on Twitter @brucecothinks or on his shows The Just Barely Sports Podcast, The Party Game Cast, Board Game the Game Show, On Board Games, and The Spiel. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

Episode 45 – G.I. Joe: The Movie with Chaz Marler Chaz Marler can be found on Twitter @DiceParadise and on the Watch It Played Youtube channel. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and sixtieth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Rebel Princess, Moonrakers, Innovation Ultimate Echoes of the Past, Figures in the Sand, and Artifacts of History expansions, and Age of Atlantis. Then we discuss how we get our board game fix when our lives are too hectic to meet with our regular game group in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 44 – Dr. Strangelove with Mark Besada Mark Besada can be found on Twitter @markbesada and @brdgamebarrage, and on the podcast Board Game Barrage. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

Episode 43 – Goldeneye Aaron's other podcast, Boards Alive, can be found on Twitter @boardsalive and on Instagram @boardsalive. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Age, Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 3, and Faraway: People From Below in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Metaphor: ReFantazio. Then we discuss the games we are intrigued by from Gen Con 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 42 – Stephanie Malek Stephanie Malek can be found on Twitter @stephanie_malek, on Instagram @stephanie_malek, and on the podcast The Fandom Show. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Mythwind and The Unseen and Cities of Destiny Expansions for Innovation Ultimate in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Against the Storm and Cult of the Lamb. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 41 – Nick Mariner Nick Mariner can be found on Twitter @TheGoodMariner and on the podcast Please Get Me Started. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Dune: Imperium - Uprising and Innovation Ultimate in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Crypt Custodian and Geometry Dash. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 40 – Jeremy Cobb Jeremy Cobb can be found on Twitter @JeremyCobb1 and on the podcast Three Black Halflings. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., and Unconscious Mind in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Return of the Obra Dinn. Then we discuss the biggest letdowns after hearing the hype and the games that actually came through for us in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 39 – Patrick Hillier Patrick Hillier can be found on Twitter @overthehillier, on his website, and on his podcast Patrick and Eric in the Morning. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Guards of Atlantis 2 and A Fake Artist Goes to New York in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel's Midnight Suns and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 38 – Waleed Mansour Waleed Mansour can be found on Twitter @MrWaleedMansour, on Instagram @waleed.draws.things, on his website, and on SitcomD&D Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, and Age of Steam in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Towerborne. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 37 – Suzanne Sheldon Suzanne Sheldon can be found on Twitter @425suzanne and on Salt and Sass Games Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-third episode, it's our 11th Anniversary. We talk about Rebirth, Things in Rings, and My Favourite Things in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spider-man 2. Then we look at the 2024 BGG Golden Geek Awards. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 36 – Alex Goldsmith Alex Goldsmith can be found on Twitter @AlexG_Human, and on his podcast, The Dukes of Dice. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Thunder Road: Vendetta - Carnival of Chaos in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Planet Coaster 2 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Then we review the hot video game with tons of board game vibes Blue Prince, including some spoiler chats about the mysteries in the game. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 35 – Eric Summerer Eric Summerer can be found on Twitter @EricSummerer, on The Dice Tower, and on his website. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

In our two hundred and fifty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Galactic Cruise, Atlantis: Exodus, and Paint the Roses in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Rogue Legacy 2. Then we discuss what games we reluctantly play in our game groups in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Episode 34 – Chris Michaud Chris Michaud can be found on Twitter @tableflipsyou, on Mall Night Long, and on Flip the Table. Support us on Patreon Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc