Episode 397 – PAX East Recap
It’s convention time again! We found braille dice, an augmented-reality drawing tool, and lots of fun board game stuff at PAX East.
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Episode 387 – PAX Unplugged 2024
Episode 386 – The Tabletop Inn!
Grace and Mike run a board game themed bed and breakfast in North Carolina. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
» 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 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 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 351 – SAHM Reviews with the Bradys
Nicole and Scott have been doing family-friendly review content since 2008 with their site SAHM Reviews. But they’re tied into the board game industry in many other ways…
» Read moreEpisode 349 – Up and Coming Games with Clarence Simpson
Clarence has designed one of our family’s favorite games. Where did Merchants of Magick come from, and what else is he working on?
» Read moreEpisode 345 – Game Design with Emma Larkins
This week we talk to Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and Squabblin’ Goblins.
» Read moreEpisode 335 – How To Steam Broccoli
Mark & Janelle McGee are “How to Steam Broccoli”. We talk about their newest card game, Tether… and our favorite methods to cook broccoli ;)
» Read moreEpisode 333 – Board Game Cruises, Cons, and More, with Monica Rasso
Monica runs a ton of board game events (and some non-board game ones, too). We talk about Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, and Proto ATL.
» Read moreEpisode 325 – Board Game Trends with Ross Thompson
Our topic this week is trends in board games. And who better for this kind of conversation than Ross Thompson? He has held positions all across the board game industry.
» Read more321 – PAX Unplugged 2022
Anitra went to PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia last week. What’s the latest and greatest we can expect to see in the coming year?
» Read more307 – Jon Manker and Pax Viking – The Family Gamers Podcast
Jon is the co-founder of Ion Game Design, making board games “based on reality”. Although most are quite complex (Pax Viking, Sammu-ramat), there are some family-oriented games just around the corner…
» Read more301 – Board Game Day with Ambie Valdés – The Family Gamers Podcast
Welcome Ambie Valdés to the podcast! How did she get from writing song parodies to a children’s board book?
» Read more299 – Dani Effertz, Sovranti – The Family Gamers Podcast
Sovranti is a digital board game app allowing friends to play board games across the world. Dani is the community manager for Sovranti, and she’s going to tell us more about it!
» Read more295 – with Little Big Thumbs, JP Decosse – The Family Gamers Podcast
This week we welcome JP Decosse, also known as “Big Papa Thumbs” from Little Big Thumbs. Fact(s) – We have 3 ridiculous Guinness World records this week: The longest jump on a unicycle (295 cm), the most handheld lasers lit simultaneously (295 lasers), and the most people filling in their eyebrows simultaneously (295 people, organized in the shape of two
» Read more291 – Beyond Board Games – Strong Songs – The Family Gamers Podcast
Our special guest this week is Kirk Hamilton, host of the podcast Strong Songs. What makes a song great? Is it the “thump, pop, and sizzle” of the drum groove, power chords, lush 7ths and 9ths? Kirk uses music theory, history, and isolates patterns to break down songs you’ve heard before and help you understand WHY they’re great.
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