Dice Camera Action!

Mat Cousineau

Our primary focus is discussing and reviewing board games but we also feature movies heavily on the podcast. Each episode we'll review a board game and a movie with a thematic connection.

  1. Fist My Bump (Anachrony - Project Hail Mary)

    4H AGO

    Fist My Bump (Anachrony - Project Hail Mary)

    Mat is joined by Shawn Hoult from the YouTube channel Allies or Enemies for a sci-fi-heavy episode packed with time travel, impossible decisions, and one very lovable space engineer. We dive into the mind-bending worker-placement masterpiece Anachrony and pair it with Project Hail Mary, the story of one man desperately trying to science the apocalypse away with a little help from an unexpected friend. Along the way, we play a ridiculous game where we give board games and movies completely unnecessary subtitles, because apparently that’s what happens when you spend too much time thinking about timelines and astrophage. An episode full of time travel, questionable humour, and one very important fist bump. Good, good, good.

    2h 28m
  2. Cards, Kings & Consequences - The Old King's Crown / Kingdom of Heaven

    APR 30

    Cards, Kings & Consequences - The Old King's Crown / Kingdom of Heaven

    Mat is joined by Isaac Hirschfeld for an episode that gets off to a… less-than-smooth start. Some early technical difficulties quickly turn into comedy gold, setting the tone for a conversation that only gets more delirious from there. Despite running on low energy (and maybe a little too much caffeine), we dive into The Old King’s Crown and Kingdom of Heaven, exploring themes of power, leadership, and what it really takes to claim—and keep—a crown. It’s thoughtful, a little chaotic, and occasionally unhinged in the best way. Come for the medieval strategy and epic battles, stay for two very tired hosts just trying to do their best.

    2h 21m
  3. Crashes, Cons & Cardboard

    APR 10

    Crashes, Cons & Cardboard

    It’s a solo episode as Mat recaps a truly chaotic few weeks—featuring a massive snowstorm, a car wreck that took him off the road, and somehow… two board game conventions. Through it all, there were still games to be played and (more importantly) games to be bought. Mat runs down the highlights from both cons, including what hit the table, what stood out, and what made its way into the collection.

    49 min
  4. I could eat a peach for hours - Fav 2P Games-Face/Off

    MAR 26

    I could eat a peach for hours - Fav 2P Games-Face/Off

    Mat is joined by Jeff Madigan (The Mad Board Gamer) for an episode all about the magic of two-player games—tight decisions, head-to-head tension, and just the right amount of friendly rivalry. We break down some of our favorite 2-player experiences and what makes them shine. Then things get completely unhinged as we dive into Face/Off, the gloriously over-the-top action classic where identities are swapped, doves are in slow motion and subtlety is nowhere to be found. It’s a tale of two players, two faces, and way too much face touching—because sometimes the best matchups are strictly 1v1… even if you come out the other side as someone else. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

    2h 27m
  5. Print. Die. Repeat. (Moon Colony Bloodbath-Mickey 17)

    MAR 5

    Print. Die. Repeat. (Moon Colony Bloodbath-Mickey 17)

    On this episode, Mat is joined by acclaimed board game designer Daryl Andrews for a deep dive into space capitalism gone wrong. We’re pairing the chaotic survival strategy of Moon Colony Bloodbath with the existential, clone-filled corporate nightmare of Mickey 17. We talk expendable employees, hostile environments, and the implications of swapping worker placement for worker replacement. Daryl brings designer insight to the table, breaking down the mechanics behind surviving (or not surviving) on the moon, while Mat tries to determine whether it’s worse to mismanage your colony… or to be printed as Employee #17. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

    1h 35m
  6. Best of 2025!

    FEB 19

    Best of 2025!

    It’s our big 2025 wrap-up episode! Mat and Joel team up as cohosts for a special year-end rundown of our Top 5 Movies and Top 5 Games of 2025. From cinematic standouts to tabletop obsessions, we break down what stuck with us, what surprised us, and what completely took over our free time. Of course, we couldn’t stop at five—so we’re also handing out honorable mentions and shining a spotlight on our favorite non-movie, non-game media of the year. And to make it even better, friends of the show drop in via short video messages to share their own favorites of 2025.

    2h 55m
  7. How to Gain your Looot (Looot-How to Train Your Dragon)

    JAN 29

    How to Gain your Looot (Looot-How to Train Your Dragon)

    Mat is joined by game designer Danielle Reynolds for an episode that’s all about Vikings, dragons, and really funny names. Together they revisit How to Train Your Dragon—both the animated classic and its live-action counterpart—before turning their attention to Looot, a clever board game about collecting axes, gold and sheep while politely pillaging everything in sight. It’s a friendly clash of film and cardboard as the crew talks adaptation, design, and why training a dragon might actually be easier than collecting the perfect tiles. https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

    1h 11m
  8. The Most Awkward of Donut Holes (Awkward Guests - Wake up Dead Man)

    JAN 15

    The Most Awkward of Donut Holes (Awkward Guests - Wake up Dead Man)

    Mat is back in the host’s chair and Jason finally returns from a long, mysterious hiatus—just in time for an episode all about lies, logic, and confidently accusing the wrong person. This week we break down Awkward Guests, the deduction board game that turns polite conversation into weaponized information, and pair it with Netflix’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Clues are exchanged, theories are formed, and confidence is misplaced—often. Whether at the table or on the screen, we explore why solving a mystery is never as easy as it looks… especially when Jason’s been gone this long. Rian Johnson's "Q" interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyUsVMBT4cU https://linktr.ee/dicecameraactionpod

    1h 32m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.2
out of 5
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About

Our primary focus is discussing and reviewing board games but we also feature movies heavily on the podcast. Each episode we'll review a board game and a movie with a thematic connection.

Information

  • Creator
    Mat Cousineau
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mat Cousineau
  • Show Website
    Dice Camera Action!

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