Board Game Radio

with Doug and Michael
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Board Game Radio with Doug & Michael is a weekly tabletop gaming variety show. Join us as we explore what makes board games fun, memorable, and truly worth gathering around the table for — through casual conversation, stories, and a shared love of the hobby.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 285 - Chocolate, Space, and the New World Order

    This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael tackle a question every campaign gamer eventually faces: What do you do with a campaign game after you’ve finished it? Keep it on the shelf as a trophy? Pass it along? And should our answer change if the campaign can actually be played again? In This Week in Gaming, we’re looking ahead to Game Store Day on November 7 and celebrating the local game stores that help keep the tabletop community rolling. Then Troll er No? returns! We’ve collected some wonderfully brutal negative BoardGameGeek reviews—but some of them are completely made up. Can we tell the real internet trolls from the imposters? Finally, Michael puts on his salesman hat for Play or Pass. He’ll pitch games from his collection to Doug, answer Doug’s questions, and try to convince him that these games deserve a spot at the table. Will Doug agree to play…or send them straight to the pass pile? Visit BoardGameRadio.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and join the conversation at BoardGameRadio.com/discord. Subscribe to Board Game Radio on your podcast platform of choice, and if you enjoy the show, consider leaving us a 5-star review. If it’s about games, it’s on the table! 00:00:00 Crowdfundin' Carl 00:01:12 Intro to Board Game Radio 00:01:56 Follow-Up and Community Engagement 00:04:08 The Appeal of Simplified Games 00:09:25 This Week In Gaming 00:09:48 Game Store Day and Local Support 00:11:36 A Gluttony of Crowdfunding Campaigns 00:16:52 What's On Your Mind? 00:17:30 Advantageous Moves 00:27:20 Campaign Games: To Keep or Not to Keep? 00:27:38 When To Move On From Campaign Games? 00:38:05 Troll er No? 00:39:26 7 Wonders: Architects 00:49:28 Rebirth 00:55:58 Play or Pass: Game Hole Con Edition 00:57:31 Bean To Bar 01:01:25 Brink 01:03:33 World Order

    Episode 285 - Chocolate, Space, and the New World Order

  2. Oct 2

    Episode 284 - Games We've Cooled On

    This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael dig into the art—and occasional pain—of teaching board games. What parts of teaching trip us up the most, and which games have proven especially difficult to get to the table? In This Week in Gaming, we talk about CMON’s $19 million capital raise and Chip Theory Games working with Jennifer Graham-Macht to bring Neon Knight to a wider audience. Then it’s time for The Great Game Guessing Game! We’ve each dug up an obscure game from before 1995, and the other host has to figure out what the game is about based on the title alone. What could possibly go wrong? Finally, it’s List Time with our High-Five Games We’ve Cooled On—games we once enjoyed or were excited about, but that just don’t hit the same way anymore Plus, we follow up on your trick-taking questions from Discord. Visit BoardGameRadio.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and join the conversation at BoardGameRadio.com/discord. Subscribe to Board Game Radio on your podcast platform of choice, and if you enjoy the show, consider leaving us a 5-star review. If it’s about games, it’s on the table! 00:20 Introduction to Board Game Radio 02:58 This Week In Gaming 03:24 Jumpmasters: A New Favorite Game 15:01 Chip Theory Games Expands 17:47 CMON Raises Cash 19:48 What's On Your Mind? 20:17 Difficulty Teaching Games 30:54 The Great Game Guessing Game 31:42 Higgly Piggly: The Plastic Farm Game 35:15 Time Agent 38:41 Rootie Kazootie Word Game 42:30 Times to Remember 48:21 High Five Games We've Cooled On

    Episode 284 - Games We've Cooled On

  3. Sep 25

    Episode 283 - Tend, Rebel Princess, Machi Koro: Life, and Brave & Bold

    This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael celebrate one of the best parts of tabletop gaming: introducing the hobby to new players and seeing that moment when a game unexpectedly clicks. Then, are you playing the wrong game with the wrong people? We talk about how the group around the table can completely change the experience. We also debut a brand-new segment: Geek Sequence! Can we correctly rank a lineup of games based on a single BoardGameGeek metric? This week, we put our knowledge of game complexity to the test. Finally, it’s our Monthly Game Roundup, featuring four games that have been hitting our tables: 🌱 Tend — IV Studio 👑 Rebel Princess: Deluxe Edition — Bezier Games 🏙️ Machi Koro: Life — Pandasaurus Games ⚔️ Brave & Bold: Bag Building Combat Game — Resurrection Games We’ll tell you what we played, what stood out, and what we thought about each one. Visit BoardGameRadio.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and join the conversation on Discord at BoardGameRadio.com/discord. Subscribe to Board Game Radio on your podcast platform of choice, and if you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star review. If it’s about games, it’s on the table! 00:00:20 Introduction to Board Game Radio 00:04:43 This Week In Gaming 00:05:22 Wow Factor For New Gamers 00:08:59 New Buying System Consequences 00:15:47 Magic: The Gathering Update 00:20:07 What's On Your Mind? 00:20:50 The Impact of Group Dynamics on Gaming Experience 00:33:30 The Inception of Game Collection Reduction 00:40:54 Geek Sequence 00:41:37 Ranking Games by Complexity 00:49:54 Family Games By Dr. Reiner Knizia 00:54:21 Monthly Game Roundup 00:54:54 Brave & Bold: Bag-Building Combat Game 01:02:00 Machi Koro: Life 01:09:17 Trick-Taking Games: Rebel Princess Review 01:19:16 Tend: A Complex Flip and Write Experience

    Episode 283 - Tend, Rebel Princess, Machi Koro: Life, and Brave & Bold

  4. Sep 18

    Episode 282 - CrowdFunding Debates, Board Game Bling, & Phil Walker-Harding

    We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including some new crowdfunding campaigns. We'll discuss gaming cynicism and table real estate. We debate some game night hypotheticals about consistent game nights and expansions versus bling! We finish the episode by drafting Phil Walker-Harding Games! 00:20 Introduction to Board Game Radio 07:21 This Week In Gaming 07:56 Upcoming Crowdfunding 11:34 Bestselling Games 14:24 What's On Your Mind? 14:49 Veteran Gamer Cynicism 28:02 Table Real Estate and Game Acquisition 36:36 Game Night Hypotheticals: Choices and Dilemmas 36:59 New vs. Old 40:25 Expansions or Bling? 43:44 Consistent Game Nights? 46:31 Discount or Speed? 50:57 Collection Selection: Phil Walker-Harding Don't forget to check out our Discord! https://www.boardgameradio.com/discord/

    Episode 282 - CrowdFunding Debates, Board Game Bling, & Phil Walker-Harding

  5. Sep 11

    Episode 281 - Family Games & Gen Con Hotness Through The Years

    We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discussing family games on BoardGameGeek, and revisiting GenCon Hotness! 00:00:20 Introduction & Follow-up 00:03:32 This Week In Gaming & Awesomeness 00:04:50 Exploring Personal Gaming Backlogs 00:09:23 Exciting News in Tabletop Gaming 00:14:01 Does BoardGameGeek Have a Family Games Problem? 00:34:42 Exploring Gen Con's Hotness Over the Years 00:37:13 2023 Gen Con Preview 00:45:59 2024 Gen Con Preview 00:51:51 2025 Gen Con Preview 00:58:27 2026 Gen Con Preview 01:00:42 Reflections on Game Quality and Hype Don't forget to check out our Discord! https://www.boardgameradio.com/discord/

    Episode 281 - Family Games & Gen Con Hotness Through The Years

  6. Sep 4

    Episode 280 - Teachers, Awesomeness, and Dave Beck

    We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discussing our thoughts on the hobby, visiting the Shelf of Shame Support Group, and chatting with Dave Beck of Paverson Games! 00:00:00 Introduction to Board Game Radio 00:03:28 Drillers Game Sales 00:08:18 Accountability Test #1 00:14:48 This Week In Gaming: Teacher Fund 00:17:36 Chess Joker: Review 00:31:03 What's On Your Mind? What would you miss? 00:41:06 The Shelf of Shame: Confessions and Reflections 00:46:55 Understanding Why Games Go Unplayed 00:55:46 Rethinking the Shelf of Shame 01:02:01 Interview: Dave Beck 01:05:16 Video Games to Tabletop Games 01:08:05 Balancing Academia and Entrepreneurship 01:11:54 Transitioning from Designer to Publisher 01:15:53 Class of 89 and Small Batch 01:25:10 Celebrating Awards and Recognition 01:31:18 The Impact of Board Game Arena 01:38:04 What makes tabletop gaming awesome?

    Episode 280 - Teachers, Awesomeness, and Dave Beck

  7. Aug 28

    Episode 279 - Magic, Hotels, and Monthly Games

    In this episode, Michael and Doug share what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including winning contests and new game releases. They also discuss expanding into other parts of the hobby, playing Stupid Money/Smart Money Gencon Edition, and closing out with a Monthly Game Roundup featuring Hell of a Deal, Circadia, Wild Magic, and Guillotine! 00:00:00 - Introduction to Board Game Radio 00:03:01 - Follow-Up and Community Engagement 00:06:22 - What's Awesome in Tabletop Gaming 00:09:05 - New Game Releases and Themes 00:12:07 - Experiences with Local Game Stores 00:16:24 - What's On Your Mind? Diving into Magic: The Gathering 00:24:20 - Community Challenges in TCGs 00:28:10 - The Barriers to Entry in Collectible Games 00:34:07 - Stupid Money, Smart Money: Gen Con Edition 00:53:25 - Monthly Game Roundup 01:03:30 - Diving into Circadia: Gameplay Mechanics and Strategies 01:12:08 - Wild Magic: Family-Friendly Fun and Strategic Depth 01:20:11 - Guillotine: A Classic with New Art

    Episode 279 - Magic, Hotels, and Monthly Games

  8. Aug 21

    Episode 278 - GenCon 2026 Recap Show

    In this episode, Doug and Michael do a thorough follow-up of GenCon. They dive into the show's headlines, along with their surprises, misses, and overall impressions. 00:00:20 - Welcome Back to the Studio 00:01:27 - Reflecting on Gen Con Experience 00:06:26 - Crowd Management and Venue Expansion 00:08:06 - FOMO and News Coverage at Gen Con 00:11:41 - Weather Challenges at Gen Con 00:12:34 - Game Announcements and Highlights 00:18:21 - All Play's New Game Lines 00:26:10 - Restoration Games and Unmatched Updates 00:32:46 - Final Thoughts and Reflections 00:35:27 - Excitement Over New Games 00:39:31 - Surprises from Gen Con 00:49:30 - Misses and Regrets at the Convention 00:53:07 - Reflections on Future Conventions 01:03:41 - Overall Experience and Takeaways

    Episode 278 - GenCon 2026 Recap Show
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Board Game Radio with Doug & Michael is a weekly tabletop gaming variety show. Join us as we explore what makes board games fun, memorable, and truly worth gathering around the table for — through casual conversation, stories, and a shared love of the hobby.

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  • Creator
    with Doug and Michael
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © with Doug and Michael
  • Show Website
    Board Game Radio

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