The Back to the Table Podcast

Bryce and Jessica

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Games

A podcast about the board games already on the shelves.

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Episode 5: The Autumn Special Part 1

We are officially in the BEST time of year! Bring in the autumn with Bryce and Jessica as they run through a series of amazing games perfect for the fall season. They also close out the summer with a Blast from the Past and Unbox the pros and cons of limiting board games to specific seasons or times of year. It's a jam packed, HUGE episode dedicated entirely to fall. Grab a scarf, your favorite pumpkin spice beverage, sit somewhere cozy, and celebrate the autumn with part one of this fall special.
Aug 10

Episode 4: Pan Am

In today's episode, Bryce and Jessica are off on a jet setting adventure with the game Pan Am. Join them as they bring Pan Am back to the table to discover why this amazing little surprise of a game is still cruising at such a popular altitude. Also on today's show, a brand new segment: Old, New, Borrowed or Blue. If Pan Am and it's history is something you want to learn more about, check out this amazing podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xo28V63itDk6jGRX6RzF5?si=364cacdcef9442be 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Opener 04:13 - Old New Borrowed or Blue 10:30 - Pan Am: The Stats 12:50 - Pan Am: Key Elements 16:11 - Pan Am: Strategy Sesh 28:50 - Pan Am: Fun Facts 34:15 - Pan Am: General Discussion 42:01 - Pan Am: Art, Components and Rulebook 49:58 - Pan Am: What Others Said 59:00 - Pan Am: Rating the Stats 01:07:00 - Pan Am: Highlights, Lowlights and Final Thoughts 01:09:45 - Closer and Up Next
Jul 6

Episode 3: 10+2 Popular Games We Didn't Enjoy

Bryce... and later Jessica come back to the table to discuss 12 games on the Board Game Geek Top 100 list that they (mostly Bryce) didn't like. While popular games with most, (mostly) Bryce and Jess will discuss what about them made them decide to jump off the bandwagon. Also in the show today, the hosts discuss how to navigate playing popular games you don't like from the perspectives of an individual gamer, a member of a gaming group and a board game content creator.
Jun 9

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May 7

Episode 2: Ulm

Back for episode 2, Bryce and Jessica bring the game Ulm back to the table. Released in 2016, Ulm is a resource management, slide/push, action selection and area majority game set in the medieval German city. It made a big splash upon it's release but has since fallen from grace. Bryce and Jessica will dive deep into the game to examine why that might be to help you decide if this one is worth getting back to your own table. Also, two brand new segments are revealed today. Taking a look at a game played for the first time and bringing back a game from the old show. 00:00 - Opener 00:31 - Intro 03:19 - First Impressions: Timber Town 09:42 - Ulm: Overview and Stats 11:57 - Ulm: How it Works 21:21 - Ulm: Strategy Sesh 34:49 - Five(ish) Amazing Facts About the Real City of UIm 38:33 - Ulm: General Discussion 52:30 - Ulm: What Others Said 58:48 - Ulm: Rating the Stats 01:04:30 - Ulm: Highlights, Lowlights and Final Thoughts 01:09:24 - Blast from the Past: Otys 01:22:41 - Outro
Apr 8

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Apr 6

Episode 1: Zapotec

Join hosts Bryce and Jessica as the bring Zapotec back to the table! Released in 2022, Zapotec takes us back to ancient Meso-America as we step into the shoes of city leaders looking to add their efforts to create a lasting empire. This Euro style area majority, drafting and hand management game was mostly overlooked in it's heyday. They'll be diving deep into the game to examine why exactly that was the case and determine whether or not it's worth getting back to the table. Also on today's show, the hosts discuss the 'why' of the show in a segment they call Unboxing. Making their case for why folks might want to lend their ears to this podcast. 00:00 - Opener 01:03 - Intro 06:10 - Zapotec: Overview 07:25 - Zapotec: How It Works 15:35 - Zapotec: Strategy Sesh 24:10 - Five(ish) Amazing Facts About the Real Zapotec 27:04 - Zapotec: General Discussion 33:58 - Zapotec: What Others Said 41:18 - Zapotec: Lowlights, Highlights and Final Thoughts 43:38 - Unboxing: The 'Why' of the Show 50:50 - Closer and Up Next

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Apr 9

Thesnyderguy

Loved Ep 1! I think it’s great to focus on older board game titles as opposed to just hitting the hype. I’m already 1/1 on learning about a new game. Bryce and Jessica do a great job of describing the game and going through their thoughts. I’m excited to hear more!

A podcast about the board games already on the shelves.

Creator

Bryce and Jessica
Years Active

2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Explicit
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The Back to the Table Podcast