Boards Alive Podcast

In our one hundred and eighty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Ray of Ray's Retros and Czech Games Edition. We talk about Hippocrates and Whirling Witchcraft in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ghost of Tsushima and Stardew Valley. We reflect on our review of Fate of the Elder Gods. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and eighty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Roberto of Shear Boardom. We talk about Ginkgopolis and Cat in the Box in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Metroid and The Lion King Video Game. We reflect on our review of Dragonfire. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and eighty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Wildstyle, Wonderland's War, and Unmatched Jurassic Park T-Rex vs Dr. Sattler in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Borderlands 3 and Steve Jackson's Sorcery. Then we do a deep dive into the new Root: Marauders Expansion, the Hirelings, The Clockwork Expansion 2, and the Landmarks. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and eighty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Arwen of Cardboard Time. We talk about Batman: Everybody Lies and New York Zoo in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land and 1001 Spikes. We reflect on our review of Spirit Island. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and eightieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Chris Chung of My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game, Lanterns: The Harvest Festival, and Spell Smashers. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Yak and Aeon's End. Then I interview Chris about designing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Robb of The Meeple Dungeon. We talk about Bloodborne: The Board Game and Bitoku in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Elden Ring and Tunic. We reflect on our review of Castles of Burgundy. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Stroganov and Welcome To The Moon in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Vampire Survivors, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. We reflect on our review of Near and Far. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Daniel Wynter of Board Game Feast and the Omnigamers' Club Podcast. We talk about World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and Merchants of the Dark Road in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Bugsnax. We reflect on our review of 51st State Master Set. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Joe, The Phantom Meeple. We talk about Voices in My Head and Hadrian's Wall in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Pokemon Legends: Arceus and The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe. We reflect on our review of Pandemic Legacy: Season 1. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Ta-Te Wu of Art Decko, Macaron, and Boba Mahjong. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Zapotec and Night of the Ninja. Then I interview Ta-Te about designing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Candice M. Harris, of Cardboard Creations. We talk about Origins: First Builders and Nicaea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Flynn: Son of Crimson and Very Very Valet. We reflect on our review of Watson & Holmes. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-third episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten as we celebrate the 8th anniversary of this podcast. We talk about GI JOE Deck Building Game and Ankh: Gods of Egypt and the Pantheon, Guardians, and Pharaoh expansions in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Dicey Dungeons and Sea of Thieves. We reflect on our review of Millennium Blades. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-second episode, Aaron is joined by Derek of Woosung Boardgames. We talk about Chronicles of Avel and Illiterati in the BA Banter. In a Survival Kit segment, we talk about Many Worlds Tavern Coffee. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Mario Kart 8 and Death's Door. We reflect on our review of Clank! A Deck-Building Game. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-first episode, Aaron is joined by Jayson Deare, of the Dice & Dragons Youtube channel. We talk about Tabannusi: The Builders of Ur and Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor in the BA Banter. In a brand new segment called Book Buddies, we talk about The Book of Rituals. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hearthstone and Nobody Saves the World. We reflect on our review of Oracle of Delphi. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and seventieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Hector E. Nazario of Holi: Festival of Colors and Ctrl. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Camel Up: Off Season and Dulce. Then I interview Hector about designing abstract games and their games Holi: Festival of Colors and Ctrl. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and sixty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Mark Yuasa, of Omnigamers Club Podcast. We talk about Berried Treasure, Unmatched Deadpool, Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 2, and Descent: Legends of the Dark in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Eastward and Yakuza Kiwami 1, 2 and 3 Remastered. We reflect on our review of Brew Crafters. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and sixty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Phil Huang, of 1 Minute Board Games. We talk about Jamaica and The Gallerist in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Slay the Spire and Immortals Fenyx Rising. We reflect on our review of Adrenaline. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and sixty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern Coffee and Youtube channel. We talk about Mandala and The Game of Wolf in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Forza Horizon 5 and Super Auto Pets. We reflect on our review of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and sixty-sixth episode, it's our 8th annual BA Holiday Special and Aaron is joined by Dylann, of All You Can Board. We talk about Hallertau and King's Dilemma in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Artful Escape and Final Fantasy XIV Online. We reflect on our reviews of Raiders of the North Sea and Conan. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED, Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and sixty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists. We talk about some games we've been playing, including 7 Wonders: Architects and Pandemic Legacy: Season 0. Then I interview Juliana about designing escape room and puzzle games and their Crimes & Capers series of games. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED, Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

In our one hundred and sixty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Shoe, co-host of the Going Analog podcast. We talk about Hadara and The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Moonglow Bay and Board Game Arena. We reflect on our review of Inis. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Twitch Streamer Banzainator. We talk about Small World of Warcraft and Luna Capital in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ring Fit Adventure and New World. We reflect on our review of Cry Havoc. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Neilan Naicker of Board Game Barrage. We talk about Res Arcana and the Lux et Tenebrae expansion and Lorenzo Il Magnifico in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hitman 2 and Psychonauts 2. We reflect on our review of Xia: Legends of a Drift System and the Embers of a Forsaken Star expansion. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Amanda Panda. We talk about Sleeping Gods and Cascadia in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Hero Realms App. We reflect on our review of Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and sixtieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Nikki Valens. We talk about some games we've been playing, including So Clover and TEAM3. Then I interview Nikki about designing narrative games and their upcoming Kickstarter game Artisans of Splendent Vale. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Jazz from The Lobby of Hobbies. We talk about Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile and FunFair in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Cat Quest 2 and Contra Returns. We reflect on our review of Hit Z Road. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Ambie from Board Game Blitz. We talk about The Loop and Durian in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Limbo and Gnosia. We reflect on our review of The Networks. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Sean from The Dukes of Dice podcast. We talk about Lost Ruins of Arnak and Vampire: The Eternal Struggle in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Wild at Heart and Roguebook. We reflect on our review of Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Kasey Girven of Brain in a Jar. We talk about Gorilla Marketing and Roads & Boats in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Divinity: Original Sin 2. We reflect on our reviewapalooza of Fish Frenzy, Plums, and Backyard Builder's Treehouse from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji, of Boards A-Little. We talk about Vienna Connection and Dice Throne Adventures in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Game Builder Garage and Roguebook. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Raina Medina, of 1 Minute Board Games. We talk about Godspeed and Cubitos in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about It Takes Two and Firewatch. We reflect on our review of Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Jason Perez, of Shelf Stories and the One Stop Co-Op Shop podcast. We talk about Destinies and The Game: Face to Face in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Evil Genius 2 and New Pokemon Snap. We reflect on our review of Terra Mystica from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-second episode, Aaron is joined by John González, podcaster on The Five By and co-host of the Twitch stream Board in East L.A. We talk about Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn and Hallertau in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about MLB: The Show 21 and Grim Fandango. We reflect on our review of The Prodigals Club from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Tim Chuon, photographer and videographer. We talk about Dice Throne and Marvel United in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Cozy Grove and Towerlands. We reflect on our review of Adventure Land from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fiftieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and publisher Stephanie Kwok of First Fish Games and designer of Ducks in Tow. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods and Cargo Noir. Then I interview Stephanie about designing and publishing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Christina Ha, host of the Going Analog podcast. We talk about Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire and Formosa Tea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Maquette and Dragon Quest XI. We reflect on our review of Star Wars: Rebellion from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

In our one hundred and forty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Twitch streamer and Tiktok'er Beneeta Kaur. We talk about CloudAge and Petrichor in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Stardew Valley and Unravel Two. We reflect on our review of City of Iron 2nd Ed. from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Raf Cordero from the Ding & Dent podcast. We talk about MonsDrawsity and Alien RPG in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Super Mario 3D World & Bowser's Fury and Magic: The Gathering Arena. We reflect on our review of Kemet with the Ta-Seti expansion from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Sam from Lord of the Board Youtube channel We talk about Unmatched Little Red Riding Hood Vs Beowulf, Downforce Wild Ride, and Oath in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Control and the Age of Empires Series. We reflect on our review of Arcadia Quest from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and producer Fertessa Allyse, designer of Book of Villainy, Wicked & Wise, and Mansplaining and producer at Funko Games. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Carnegie and Calico. Then I interview Fertessa about designing and producing games. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Alex from The Dukes of Dice podcast. We talk about Adventure Mart and Dune: Imperium in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Monster Sanctuary and Monster Train. We reflect on our reviewapalooza of Gold West, Steam Works, and Star Wars: Force and Destiny from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forrty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Naveen from Before You Play Youtube channel. We talk about Oceans, Oceans Lite, and The Search for Planet X in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Children of Morta. We reflect on our review of Shadows Over Normandie from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-second episode, it's our 7th annual BA Holiday Special. Brendan joins me as we talk about Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Paladins of the West Kingdom in the BA Banter and we reflect on our review of Pirate Den from 100 episodes ago. We also provide a spoiler-free review of the legacy cooperative game Pandemic Legacy Season 2 and a spoiler-filled discussion after the end of the show. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and forty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae from Cult Classic Callback podcast. We talk about Beyond the Sun and Star Wars: Unlock in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Zoo Tycoon. We reflect on our review of Viticulture: Essential Edition from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fortieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and publisher Omari Akil, designer of Rap Godz and Hoop Godz, and co-founder of Board Game Brothas. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Unmatched: Cobble & Fog and Ducks in Tow. Then I interview Omari Akil about designing and publishing a game from start to finish. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and thirty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Suzanne Sheldon from The Dice Tower podcast and the Salt and Sass Games Twitch stream. We talk about Food Chain Magnate: Ketchup Mechanism and Other Ideas expansion, and Tiny Towns: Villagers and Trees expansions in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hades, and Griftlands. We reflect on our review of Between Two Cities from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and thirty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Sarah Shah from Board Games in a Minute. We talk about Smarthphone Inc and the State Update 1.1 expansion and Squire for Hire in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Divinity Original Sin 2. We reflect on our review of The Grizzled from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and thirty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Mark Besada from Board Game Barrage. We talk about Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Core Set and Curse of the Crimson Throne expansion and 5211 in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Prey and Football Manager 2020. We reflect on our review of Dead of Winter from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and thirty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Eric Yurko from What's Eric Playing? We talk about Detective: Season One, Cascadia, and Agropolis in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Root: Digital Edition and Spiritfarer. We reflect on our review of Rum & Bones from 100 episodes ago. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and thirty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer and publisher Banana Chan, designer of Jiangshi and owner of Game and a Curry. We talk about some games we've been playing, including Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Alice is Missing. Then I interview Banana Chan about their designing role playing games and working collaboratively with other designers. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss