Board Game Gumbo Live!

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A weekly talk show hosted by BJ from Board Game Gumbo. BJ interviews industry guests, designers, artists, content creators, and gamers about their favorite board games, latest board game news, conventions…and even plays a game or two with the Chat Krewe! A proud member of Punchboard Media.

  1. 9h ago

    Chuck Con V Recap with Steve O'Rourke (Pip It, Finspan, Planet Unknown, Tipperary and more!)

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast, this time with THE NAMEFATHER!  Steve O'Rourke is back with tales of Chuck Con V with which to enthrall us.  In this episode, we find out what has been keeping Dr Steve busy this past semester, and then we go  straight to the action -- CHUCK CON V! Friends, if you want to know how to start your own Cabin Con, Steve's got all the tips for you to have a successful weekend+.  After giving us some of the high points outside of gaming, like trips to the Creamery and hikes on the coast of Portland, Steve recaps his personal experience playing dozens of games like:  Pip It Finspan Planet Unknown Maori Port Royal Tipperary Guild of Merchant Explorers (new to me) Captain Flip Castle Combo (new to me) Five Tribes (new to me)  Duck and Cover Merlin (new to me) Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week! Steve and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with an ice cold Fremont Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout from DeGarde Brewing, and a heaping serving of Tillamook Mudslide, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

  2. Jul 19

    Dice Tower East 2026 recap (Entropy, Tea Garden, Wingspan Pocket and more!)

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  In this episode, we geaux straight to the action -- Dice Tower East 2026! Three members of the Acadiana Board Gamers discord (Mitchell, BJ and Doug) traveled east to Orlando and the Walt Disney World resort to game for six days straight -- well, one of them gamed for six days straight at least. Mitchell and BJ recap all six days at DTCe, with highlights of games played like: Entropy Tea Garden Wingspan Pocket Haunted Mouse Cities USA Dogfight 1917 Unmatched Stars & Stripes Raas: A Dance of Love and more!  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cold Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale or a Fuzzy Tauntaun, or maybe some of Cook's Corn Cakes and a Salty Seas mARRRgarita and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

  3. Jun 25

    Origins Recap with 21 Games Discussed! Plus LUZ!

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell regales us with tales of his summer trip with his friend Ethan to Columbus, Ohio for ORIGINS GAME FAIR 2026!  Mitchell played over 80 games while he was there, but he stopped by to tell us his top 21 games played.  BJ and Mitchell also dish on a recent game that they both have played:  LUZ, a clever trick-taking game where you bid on how many tricks you can win each round, but can't see the value of your cards! ** Our thanks to Iello for sending us a review copy **  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cold Stone Fort Oat Brown Ale, and a plate of creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

  4. May 18

    Covenant and Golem plus Spiel des Jahres predictions

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell regales us with tales of his big game day with Doug and friends, including an epic play of Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship! BJ and Mitchell also dish on two recent games that they both have played:  Golem, a game from the Italian krewe that is getting a lot of recent plays Covenant, a new game from Devir with an interesting theme and lots of combos There's a little bit of lagniappe in this episode -- BJ and Mitchell compete to predict one game that they guarantee will be nominated for Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel! Those German game of the year awards generate a lot of discussion with the Acadiana board gamers.  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cold Augustiner Helles, and a plate of some Jägerschnitzel, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

  5. May 6

    Dice Tower Awards Draft plus Frenzy Falls and From The Moon

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell bemoans that he hasn't played many games lately, while BJ dishes on two recent games he has enjoyed:  Frenzy Falls, by Joseph Z. Chen and Randy Flynn from The OP From The Moon, an interesting new euro game Then, it's the smoked meat of the day, the big reveal of the Dice Tower Awards nominees. Mitchell challenged BJ to see who could pick the winners! Draft along with them and let's score it up in July. Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cup of crisp Florida's Best Orange Juice, and some chicken tenders from Caribe Royal Resort and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

  6. Apr 29

    LOTR: Fate of the Fellowship and Shackleton Base: Below. Within. Above. with Mitchell

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about the Travelin' Family. Did Mitchell play Santorini in Santorini? Did Mitchell play Istanbul in Istanbul? Find out here! Next, they dish on two recent games that they have played: Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship  Shackleton Base expansion: Below. Within. Above.   Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.   Sit back with a cup of crisp Assyrtiko white wine, and some tomatokeftedes and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

  7. Mar 27

    Southern Board Game Fest 2026 Recap with Mitchell

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about the weekend that was, Southern Board Game Fest! Then, they chat about their top three games played at the festival, including:  12 Rivers Panda Royale Formaggio Tipperary Luzon Rails and more!  Next, Mitchell and BJ give their top three festival experiences: Speaking French Unmatched tourney Max player count party gaming Perfect co-op games for the festival Live Action Hot Streak! and more!  Plus, Mitchell shares some lagniappe!  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next. BJ –  Shackleton Base expansion: Above. Below. Within. Mitchell – Annunaki Shout out to Restoration Games and the Beans & Dice Podcast for supporting the Unmatched tourney at SoBo!  Go to www.southerngamefest.com for more information about the festival.  Sit back with an ice cold Barq's Root Beer and a plate of pulled pork French fries from Cousin Joe's and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/  Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

  8. Mar 13

    Nippon: Zaibatsu and Steam Up plus Envie Games from SoBo 2026!

    It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about some exciting news about SoBo -- we have some new Special Event listed on the tickets part of the page, including the recently announced HOT STREAK live show and the UNMATCHED tourney! Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations. Then, Mitchell and BJ dive into some recent plays:  Steam Up from Hot Banana Games and Nippon: Zaibatsu from CrowD Games.  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.   Sit back with a cup of Frozen Kirin Ichiban and a crystal shrimp dumpling, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. **

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A weekly talk show hosted by BJ from Board Game Gumbo. BJ interviews industry guests, designers, artists, content creators, and gamers about their favorite board games, latest board game news, conventions…and even plays a game or two with the Chat Krewe! A proud member of Punchboard Media.

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  • Creator
    boardgamegumbo
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Board Game Gumbo Live!

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