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Episode 134 w/ Michelle Ridge – Vinhos, 18Chesapeake, Firewatch, and Fall Guys

In our one hundred and thirty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Michelle Ridge from Tabletop Crier, Girls Game Shelf, and Board Game Quest. We talk about Vinhos and 18Chesapeake in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Firewatch and Fall Guys. We reflect on our review of Vault Wars 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

Aug 23, 20201h 14m

Episode 133 w/ Aaron from GameEnthus – Root: The Underworld Expansion, Wreck Raiders, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and Panzer Paladin

In our one hundred and thirty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Aaron from GameEnthus Podcast and Youtube Channel. We talk about Root: The Underworld Expansion and Wreck Raiders in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Paper Mario: The Origami King and Panzer Paladin. We reflect on our review of Belfort 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

Aug 9, 202050 min

Episode 132 w/ Monique from Before You Play - Detective Dig Deeper, Fort, Hollow Knight, and Animal Crossing New Horizons

In our one hundred and thirty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Monique from Before You Play Youtube channel. We talk about Detective: Dig Deeper and Fort in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hollow Knight and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We reflect on our review of Village 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

Jul 26, 20201h 26m

Boards A-Little Episode 15 - Villainous Wicked to the Core

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 15, we review the stand alone expansion to the Disney themed tableau building game Villainous Wicked to the Core.

Jul 19, 202014 min

Episode 131 w/ Ruel Gaviola - Root: The Clockwork Expansion, Santa Monica, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and Slay the Spire

In our one hundred and thirty-first episode, Aaron is joined Ruel Gaviola of Tabletop Tonight as we start a brand new format for the podcast. We talk about Root: The Clockwork Expansion and Santa Monica in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Slay the Spire. We reflect on our review of Flip City and Dead Drop from 100 episodes ago. Then we introduce the new segment Ask Aaron Anything, where listeners get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Jul 12, 20201h 6m

Episode 130 - Interview with Eric Slauson

In our one hundred and thirtieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Eric Slauson, designer of MonsDRAWsity, Tattoo Stories, and Nerd Words: Science and we talk about some games we've been playing and introduce a new segment called Digital Diversion all about digital games we've been playing. Then I interview Eric Slauson about his game design philosophy, playing "weird" games, and having a memorable experience while playing. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Jun 28, 20201h 44m

Boards A-Little Episode 14 – Villainous Perfectly Wretched

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 14, we review the stand alone expansion to the Disney themed tableau building game Villainous Perfectly Wretched.

Jun 21, 202014 min

Episode 129 - King's Dilemma

In our one hundred and twenty-ninth episode, Aaron is still all alone so he talks about some ways he's been enjoying gaming from home and he reflects on our review of Specter Ops from 100 episodes ago. Then Aaron is joined by Brendan, Robb, and Scott as they review the legacy-style negotiation game King's Dilemma. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

May 31, 20201h 53m

Boards A-Little Episode 13 – Villainous Evil Comes Prepared

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 13, we review the stand alone expansion to the Disney themed tableau building game Villainous Evil Comes Prepared.

May 24, 202012 min

Episode 128 - Marvel Champions

In our one hundred and twenty-eighth episode, Aaron is all alone because of social distancing so he talks about some ways he's been enjoying gaming from home and he reflects on our review of Aquasphere from 100 episodes ago. Linsae also joins Aaron to talk about playing RPGs in the age of social isolation. Then Aaron reviews the cooperative super hero living card game Marvel Champions. This episode is sponsored by Cult Classic Callback

Apr 26, 20201h 32m

FEED DROP - Cult Classic Callback Podcast Trailer

This isn't a new Boards Alive episode, but Quinten and I can record in the same room right now. So we thought we would share the new podcast from Aaron & Linsae with you all. Welcome to Cult Classic Callback, the podcast about classic movies & TV that hosts Linsae & Aaron haven't seen, but their guests have. The question is, are their beloved shows still relevant? Find more episodes at cultclassiccallback.com Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find us on Facebook @CultClassicCallback Theme song "Ghost Run" by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

Apr 8, 20202 min

Boards A-Little Episode 12 - Fabled Fruit

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 12, we review the set collection legacy card game Fabled Fruit

Mar 29, 202012 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 21 - Escape Tales Low Memory

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 21, we review the escape room game Escape Tales Low Memory.

Mar 22, 202014 min

Boards A-Little Episode 11 - L.L.A.M.A.

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 11, we review the colourful card game L.L.A.M.A.

Feb 23, 20209 min

Boards A-Little Episode 10 - My Happy Farm

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 10, we review the family friendly farming game My Happy Farm.

Feb 9, 202010 min

Episode 127 - Orca Con 2020

In our one hundred and twenty-seventh episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played and the awesome people we met. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Jan 26, 20201h 43m

Episode 126 - Pret-A-Porter BA Holiday Special

In our one hundred and twenty-sixth episode, it's our 6th annual BA Holiday Special. We talk about the games we have been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Scoville from 100 episodes ago. We also review the fashion design themed worker placement game Pret-A-Porter and we discuss our favourite party games that we played this year. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Dec 21, 20192h 14m

Boards A-Little Episode 9 - Unmatched Battle of Legends

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 9, we review the mythic battle game Unmatched Battle of Legends.

Dec 15, 201915 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 14

In the series finale we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. The party comes together to face the big boss.

Dec 8, 20191h 57m

Boards Alive Plays Lasers and Feelings - Episode 3

In this episode we have a special guest GM, Alex from the Dukes of Dice Podcast. It's his first time GMing and we play the one page RPG, Lasers and Feelings. In episode 3 we wrap up this adventure with some great resolution.

Nov 24, 201945 min

Boards Alive Plays Lasers and Feelings - Episode 2

In this episode we have a special guest GM, Alex from the Dukes of Dice Podcast. It's his first time GMing and we play the one page RPG, Lasers and Feelings. In episode 2 we get a little more information about this planet we landed on and Kev-N makes it hot in here. This episode is sponsored by Insane Angel Studios

Nov 17, 20191h 0m

Boards Alive Plays Lasers and Feelings - Episode 1

In this episode we have a special guest GM, Alex from the Dukes of Dice Podcast. It's his first time GMing and we play the one page RPG, Lasers and Feelings. In episode 1 we meet our wacky cast of spacefarers and land on an unknown "planet". This episode is sponsored by Insane Angel Studios

Nov 10, 20191h 11m

Boards A-Little Episode 8 - Ticket to Ride New York

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 8, we review the route building game Ticket to Ride New York.

Oct 27, 20197 min

Episode 125 - SHUX 2019

In our one hundred and twenty-fifth episode, we regale you with the tales of our experiences at SHUX 2019 in Vancouver. We're joined by Brendan and Curtis as we talk about all the games we played and people we met. It's another convention episode, so you know it's going to be a big one! This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Oct 20, 20192h 26m

Boards A-Little Episode 7 - Fireball Island The Curse of Vul-Kar

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 6, we review the dexterity adventure game, Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar and the expansions Crouching Tiger Hidden Bees and Spider Springs.

Oct 13, 201917 min

Episode 124 - Pax Pamir

In our one hundred and twenty-fourth episode, we are a little slap happy as we talk about what we've been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Samurai Spirit from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the tableau building area control game Pax Pamir. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Sep 30, 20192h 37m

It's DATENIGHT Episode 20 - Detective LA Crimes

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 20, we review the mystery co-op game Detective LA Crimes.

Aug 25, 201925 min

Boards Alive Plays Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

In this episode we play through the standalone 6th case that is available for the base game of Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game by Portal Games. This is the case they often run at conventions, so be warned this will be a spoiler-filled episode where we try and solve the case.

Jul 28, 201946 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 13

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. The party gets very scared and finds the Hall of Wonders.

Jun 16, 20191h 5m

Episode 123 - Star Wars: Outer Rim

In our one hundred and twenty-third episode, we say farewell to this flagship podcast as we talk about what we've been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Harbour from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Star Wars adventure game Star Wars: Outer Rim. This episode is sponsored by Game Night Apparel & Board Game Bliss

Jun 10, 20191h 42m

Games in Education - Live from SHUX 2017

Cynthia Hornbeck hosts our SHUX 2017 panel and we are joined by Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman as we delve into the topic of Games in Education. This episode is sponsored by Level 3B's Deep Space Game Canopy

May 26, 20191h 8m

Episode 122 - Five Year Anniversary

In our one hundred and twenty-second episode, we celebrate the end of the fifth year of the podcast, talk about the Kickstarter for the Deep Space Game Canopy and talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we look back on the past year of gaming for us here on the podcast and make a big announcement. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Battle Bards

May 20, 20191h 33m

It's DATENIGHT Episode 19 - Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 19, we review the fantasy adventure co-op game Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

May 12, 201923 min

Episode 121 - What We Missed in Our Top 50 Games of All Time

In our one hundred and twenty-first episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Alien Frontiers from 100 episodes ago. Then we update our Top 50 Games of All Time list with some games we have played since we made our lists last year. This episode is sponsored by Cawood Publishing & Board Game Bliss

May 5, 20191h 54m

Episode 120 - Interview with Elizabeth Hargrave

In our one hundred and twentieth episode, we talk about some games we've been playing. Then we interview Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan and Tussie Mussie about getting your first game design published. She also answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by North Star Games & Board Game Bliss

Apr 21, 20191h 37m

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 12

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. The party dives deeper into some never before seen areas of the tomb. This episode is sponsored by Critical Core

Apr 14, 20191h 15m

Episode 119 - Terminal City Tabletop Convention

In our one hundred and nineteenth episode, we recap our trip to Terminal City Tabletop Convention in Vancouver, BC, including all the games we played and the awesome people we met. We're joined by our pals Robb from Metal, Meeples, & Beer and Brendan. This episode is sponsored by Doublesix Dice & Board Game Bliss

Apr 7, 20192h 19m

Boards A-Little Episode 6 - Top 5 Games of All Time

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 6, Benji and Elsie list their Top 5 Games of All Time (as of right now).

Mar 31, 201920 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 18 - Pathfinder Adventure Card Game

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 18, we review the fantasy adventure card game series Pathfinder: Adventure Card Game. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica

Mar 24, 201920 min

Episode 118 - Gen7

In our one hundred and eighteenth episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Love Letter and Council of Verona from 100 episodes ago. Then Brendan joins Linsae and me as we review the sci fi cooperative game Gen7. This episode is sponsored by Leder Games & Board Game Bliss

Mar 17, 20191h 29m

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 11

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We try this all again. This episode is sponsored by Cawood Publishing

Mar 10, 20191h 28m

Episode 117 - Treasure Island

In our one hundred and seventeenth episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Among the Stars from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the pirate treasure hunting deduction game Treasure Island .

Mar 3, 20191h 58m

Top 50 Games of All Time - 10 to 1

Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 10th to 1st favourite games of all time while Linsae talks about her 5th to 1st favourite games of all time.

Feb 24, 20191h 12m

Episode 116 - Rising Sun

In our one hundred and sixteenth episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Yardmaster and Yardmaster Express from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the dudes on a map game Rising Sun. This episode is sponsored by Level 99 Games & Board Game Bliss

Feb 17, 20192h 4m

Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 4 Live from SHUX 2018

In Episode 4 we're live from SHUX 2018 in Vancouver, BC with special guest hosts Isaac Vega and Lindsey Rode. We tackle questions from listeners and the live audience, including Pip of Shut Up Sit Down, as we try and give advice about gaming with your significant other. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica

Feb 10, 201958 min

Episode 115 - Game to Grow Interview

In our one hundred and fifteenth episode, we ease you wonderful listeners back into the world of RPGs with a Survival Kit segment about the Unspeakable Tomes polyhedral dice, then we talk about some games we've been playing. Then we interview Adam Davis, Adam Johns, and Ethan Schoonover about their charity Game to Grow and how they use role playing games to help youth develop social and emotional skills. They also answer some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games & Board Game Bliss

Feb 3, 20192h 13m

Top 50 Games of All Time - 20 to 11

Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 20th to 11th favourite games of all time while Linsae finally gets to the good stuff and talks about her 10th to 6th favourite games of all time.

Jan 27, 201949 min

Episode 114 - Orca Con 2019

In our one hundred and fourteenth episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played, the interviews we did and the awesome people we met. We're joined by our pal Brendan and we also get a chance to talk to The Cardboard Kid. This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games & Board Game Bliss

Jan 20, 20192h 11m

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 10

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We try not to pass out from a gross gas. This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games and their Sentinel Comics RPG Kickstarter

Jan 13, 201945 min

Episode 113 - Festivus Rest-ivus

In our one hundred and thirteenth episode, we recap our holiday game day with a plethora of games to talk about. We also look back on our review of Eldritch Horror from 100 Episodes Ago. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss

Jan 6, 20192h 17m