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The Meeple Minded is a UK board game podcast hosted by Jason, Ant & James. Since 2020, we’ve brought Bi-Weekly Tabletop chat packed with news, first impressions, top 5s and our trademark British sarcasm to the masses. We focus on light-to-medium modern board games with the occassional dabble in the heavier side of the hobby, sharing our honest takes, rulebook blunders, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re new to the hobby or deep into the depths of cardboard addiction, join us for all your Tabletop gaming goodness and a welcoming community of fellow meeples.

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    Top 5 Games of 2025 | Our Picks

    To round out our episodes taking a look back at the past year we had to finish with talking about the absolute best board games had to offer with our personal top 5 board games of 2025.

    1 h y 16 min

  2. 18 ENE

    Ep 224 Reflecting on 2025

    Its the annual episode where we take a look back at the past 12 months in board gaming and try to determine if it was a year of Boom or Bust. Think this one may be answering itself? what do you think?

    57 min

  3. 28/12/2025

    Ep 223 Heroes in a half Shell - Unmatched TMNT first impressions

    In this weeks "delayed" episode the boys have been checking out the BRAND NEW Restoration games title "Unmatched Adventures - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Is this new 90's nostalgia game pizza flipping good OR totally "WACK"

    1 h y 10 min

  4. 07/12/2025

    Ep222 TOP 5 GAME NIGHT PET PEEVES (Cardboard Countdown) | Meeple Minded Podcast

    Welcome to another episode of the Meeple Minded Podcast!Every gamer has them: those small, frustrating habits that threaten to derail an otherwise perfect game night. This week, prompted by listener Mark on Instagram, we are counting down the Top Five Game Night Pet Peeves that grind our gears. From the perpetual phone checker to the dreaded Analysis Paralysis (AP), we break down the worst offenders, or as Jason refers to them "Scum of the Earth" bit harsh there Jason!Is your biggest pet peeve on the list? Let us know in the comments!⏰ TIMESTAMPS(0:00) SET UP PHASE (Cold Open)(1:02) MEEPLE MENU (Episode Outline)(1:31) CARDBOARD COUNTDOWN: Top 5 Pet Peeves (The List Begins!)(38:24) MEEPLE MOMENTS (What We've Been Playing)(47:38) CARDBOARD CALLBACK (Revisiting Star Tycoon)(52:48) OUTRO & CTA🚀 SEGMENTS & DISCUSSIONSCARDBOARD COUNTDOWN: We tackle the cardinal sins of tabletop etiquette, CARDBOARD CALLBACK: We look back at Star Tycoon exactly one year later! Has the game held up against the competition? Do we still love the economic engine? Co-Hosts weigh in on whether the game is a keeper or ready for the trade pile.🔗 CONNECT WITH USListen: Find the audio version of Meeple Minded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.#️⃣ HASHTAGS#BoardGamePetPeeves #GameNightEtiquette #BoardGameCountdown #MeepleMinded #CardboardCallback #StarTycoon #BoardGames #TabletopGaming #AnalysisParalysis

    54 min

  5. 23/11/2025

    Ep 221 "WITCH" way to the kettle?

    Brew the kettle, grab your familiars, and prepare your finest enchanted tea leaves — because this week we’re diving into Tea Witches, the cosy-cute magical brewing game from The OP! ☕✨ In this episode of The Meeple Minded Podcast, Jason, Ant, and James give their first impressions after getting Tea Witches to the table for the very first time. We chat about:🔮 How well the magical brewing theme lands🍃 The gameplay flow, action selection, and ingredient gathering🧪 Component quality (including those cauldron boards!)📖 Whether the rulebook helps or hexes⚖️ Highlights, concerns, and who this game is actually for🫖 And the big question… will we play it again? We also bring you:📢 This week’s tabletop news (GAMA leadership changes, publishers scaling back due to tariffs, and Asmodee’s acquisition train rolling again)🎲 Meeple Moments – the games we played this week🧙‍♀️ And of course… our magical chaos as usual If you’ve played Tea Witches, let us know your experience in the comments! Did you craft the perfect brew or summon something that probably shouldn’t be consumed by humans? 👍 Like the video/Podcast💬 Leave us a comment🔔 Subscribe for more board game goodness🎲 Follow us on Instagram & socials Thanks for watching (or listening!) — and as always…Taa taa, and good bye!

    1 h y 19 min

  6. 09/11/2025

    Ep 220 - 5 Alternative Gateway Games

    Jason and Ant return for Cardboard Countdown, counting down their Top 5 Alternative Gateway Games — perfect for bringing new players into the hobby without the same old Catan and Ticket to Ride.⏰ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:52 – Meeple Menu - Whats coming up?02:27 – Setup Phase - Board Game News11:52 – Meeple Moments (Games We Played Recently)20:08 – Cardboard Countdown: 5 Alternative Gateway Games01:17:08 – Outro & Call to Action 💬 Tell us your picks!Share your own gateway recommendations with us on social media — @MeepleMinded #BoardGames #Podcast #MeepleMinded #TabletopGaming #BoardGamePodcast #GatewayGames #Top5

    1 h y 19 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    Ep 219 Essen in EXILE!

    Essen SPIEL 2025 is almost here — the biggest board gaming event on the planet — and guess what? We’re not there. Join Jason, James, and Ant as they embrace their cardboard FOMO in “Essen in Exile” From the latest Essen buzz and big game releases, to sarcastic survival tips and a heated Dicey Discussion on whether the Essen hype actually helps or hurts the hobby, this episode delivers all the chaos of SPIEL… minus the airfare, crowds, and pretzels. So grab a cuppa, queue up from your sofa, and get ready for your annual dose of board game banter, British sarcasm, and the occasional existential crisis over shelf space.

    1 h y 7 min

  8. 28/09/2025

    5 Board Games We Can't Play But Really Want To!

    In this weeks Podcast, we're discussing some top games that have been sat gathering dust on our shelf. We explore our board game backlog and wonder when we will get these games to the tabletop for a game night. Are these games destined for eternity of the Shelf of shame?

    1 h y 33 min
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The Meeple Minded is a UK board game podcast hosted by Jason, Ant & James. Since 2020, we’ve brought Bi-Weekly Tabletop chat packed with news, first impressions, top 5s and our trademark British sarcasm to the masses. We focus on light-to-medium modern board games with the occassional dabble in the heavier side of the hobby, sharing our honest takes, rulebook blunders, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re new to the hobby or deep into the depths of cardboard addiction, join us for all your Tabletop gaming goodness and a welcoming community of fellow meeples.

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    Meeple Minded
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    252
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