Episode 377 – Gen Con 2024 with Nick
We waited an extra week for this podcast so we could bring you all the GenCon goodies with Nick.
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Episode 376 – 5 Ways to Help Your School’s Board Game Club
Does your kid’s school have a board game club? How could you help support it as a parent?
» Read moreEpisode 375 – Origins with Stephanie!
Welcome Stephanie Nye this week, to talk about the games we’ve been playing lately and the Origins Game Fair.
» Read moreEpisode 374 – Top 5 Games to Beat the Summer Slide
If you have kids in school, you’ve probably heard of the “summer slide” or summer learning loss. The best way to keep your kids from losing math and reading skills is to use them! So let’s talk about five games that will give some practice.
» Read moreEpisode 373 – Top Convention Tips for Families
It’s June, kicking off “convention season” for a lot of people. So, we’re sharing our best tips for navigating conventions with kids.
» Read moreEpisode 372 – Top 5 New Small Box Games
We chose five games from 2023 (and the first half of 2024) that come in small boxes but pack a big punch!
» Read moreEpisode 371 – Why Play Games?
It’s been six years since we devoted a podcast to this topic. So let’s revisit: Why do we play games with our kids?
» Read moreEpisode 370 – Bouba/Kiki with Marc Specter
We’re excited to welcome back our friend Marc Specter! We’ll talk about his current Kickstarter and lots of other games coming soon.
» Read moreEpisode 369 – Slider Games – Bite-Sized Fun in 10 Minutes or Less!
This week, we’re talking “slider games”. These are bite-sized, ultra-fast games that you can play in 10 minutes or less!
» Read moreEpisode 368 – Ken Franklin and Flash Point: Legacy Of Flame
We are no longer restricting our interviews to just odd-numbered episodes. We couldn’t wait any longer to have Ken Franklin on the show again! 368 Fact We learn about Studio 368, doing very cool stuff for creators and media (like Greta Gerwig, Lena Dunham, and the Safdie brothers). Sponsor Message Are you doing your taxes? Some states offer a tax
» Read moreEpisode 367 – Mr. Smith Goes to GAMA Expo
Andrew just got back from GAMA Expo in Kentucky. He shares his experience, and a special on-location For Science!
» Read moreEpisode 366 – Year of the Dragon! Top 5 Dragon Games
Lunar New Year was not to long ago, and now we are in the year of the dragon! Sounds like a perfect excuse to give you our top 5 dragon-themed games.
» Read moreEpisode 365 – Tantrum Con with Jeremy Pike
Welcome to Jeremy Pike, staff writer! We’ll talk about how he joined our team, and what he did at Tantrum Con 2024.
» Read moreEpisode 364 – Look Back: How Did 2023 Predictions Fare?
We often talk about new games. But let’s look back a little bit. We were excited for a lot of new games at the beginning of 2023 – how did they fare? Were all of them as great as we hoped?
» Read moreEpisode 363 – Happy Camper Games with Jason Schneider
This week, we are joined by the “Head Camper” at Happy Camper Games – Jason Schneider! We talk Trio and other upcoming games.
» Read moreEpisode 362 – Our Top Ten Games of 2023
Let’s wrap up 2023 with a Monthly Report, Year in Review, and our top ten games of the year!
» Read moreEpisode 361 – PAX Unplugged 2023 – Days Two & Three
Find out more about The Tree Trimming Game, Sequitur, Jokkmokk, Marvel Remix, Unboxed, Crabs in a Bucket, Star Realms Academy, Caution Signs, Pack the Essentials, Maize Craze, and Mycelia !
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Episode 359 – 2023 Video Game Gift Guide with Stephen Duetzman
Video game time! We discuss the Engaged Family Gaming video game gift guide with Stephen Duetzmann.
» Read moreEpisode 358 – Our 2023 Board Game Gift Guide
Welcome to the month of November! That means it’s time for our holiday board game gift guide.
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