Dads on a Map

These guys are so down to earth and fun to listen to. I love the fact that they will be absolutely straight up about sucky games and speak honestly about them and just move on. Plus their taste in games is amazing. To address the weaklings that may be offended by some of their comments on games… if you DO find yourself offended by their comments on games you love, you might just like sucky games, and that’s okay. You’re allowed to buy sucky games, play sucky games, etc… but let’s not blame DOAM for that. You’re allowed to enjoy those crappy games as often as you want. On a side note… I was personally VERY offended at their comments on Castles of Burgundy, but… instead of leaving a crappy review on here and swearing the show off… I realized… Castles of Burgundy probably IS sucky, and I just happen to like it. So I used my life experience and adult mind set to just move on silently and continue to enjoy both THIS podcast, as well as the games they smash on occasionally. Turns out that’s possible! Tooooootttttt!!! 🚂 (shout it high pitch)

One of the few board game podcasts about about games I love and the hosts completely ruin it by being insufferable jerks.

Very well thought out episodes with lots of fun bits. Definitely my favorite gaming podcast out there. Between the Choo Choo crew episodes, COIN collectors, and general episodes with lots of family games talk, there really is something for everyone here.

I found Dads on a Map when the podcast Cardboard Reality came to an end. Sanchez and James have a fun podcast going that focuses on a group that, while somewhat narrow focused, is one I belong to—dads who enjoy board gaming, specifically at the heavier end of the spectrum. The trials they experience in getting games to the table are similar to my own because balancing family responsibilities with hobbies isn’t easy, and it gets more challenging with the meatier offerings in the hobby—18xx, Pax games, etc. These guys tackle them and offer strong opinions. May not always agree, but at least they aren’t endorsing every new Kickstarter. If you’re looking to hear about the new hotness, DoaM may not be the podcast for you, but if you’re interested in learning about some of the more obscure niches in the board gaming hobby and those entry points (and warrens found much further down the rabbit hole), this is the one.