291 episodes

The Board Game BBQ Podcast is a network of passionate people from all over Australia, with the same hobby.

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    • 4.7 • 25 Ratings

The Board Game BBQ Podcast is a network of passionate people from all over Australia, with the same hobby.

Join in the conversation at our Facebook page (Board Game BBQ) or drop us a line at podcast@boardgamebbq.com

If you enjoy the podcast please consider leaving a short review on your podcast app of choice. Your feedback will help us improve the podcast, and we might even read your review out on the show!

    Episode 291: Arborea, Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar, The Same Game

    Episode 291: Arborea, Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar, The Same Game

    This week Dana, Def and Lauren chat about the eclectic mix of games hitting their tables. Dana is bursting at the seams with a backlog of games to discuss! Back from India she is leading more pilgrimages for villagers in Arborea. Def is battling his way through his oath to play all his GMT games and has a stab at Caesar in Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar. Lauren is trying to work out if a ruler and toilet brush are in fact the same length in The Same Game. 
    After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and we actually fulfill some of our oaths this time. 
    New Question of the Pod: What are your predictions for the BGG light, medium and heavy game of the year and why?
     
    Timestamps:Games we've been playing (0:03:33)Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar (0:37:06 )The Same Game (0:52:35)Arborea (00:59:32)Question of the Pod Recap (1:09:04)Swear An Oath (1:19:06)
    PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out!Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483
    Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Dracula vs Van Helsing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381278/dracula-vs-van-helsing MicroMacro Crime City: Bonus Box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400114/micromacro-crime-city-bonus-box Bark Avenue - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343684/bark-avenue Sky Rockets - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398684/skyrockets-festivals-of-fire Let's Go! To Japan - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368173/lets-go-to-japan Arborea - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371077/arborea Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163154/falling-sky-the-gallic-revolt-against-caesar The Same Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396542/the-same-game  
    **SPONSORS**Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
    **PATREON**For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024.Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
    **SOCIALS**Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Episode 290 – 7th Citadel, Wyrmspan

    Episode 290 – 7th Citadel, Wyrmspan

    Adrian, Dan, and Mitch masterfully meander through an awesome array of amazing adventures. They delightfully discourse on the daring dragon domain of Wyrmspan, boldly brave the bewildering battlements of 7th Citadel, and skillfully scrutinize the salty shores of Salton Sea. But that's not all - these bodacious board game bros courageously confront the cruel crucible of Cruel Necessity and dramatically deliberate the matchless majesty of Match of the Century. It's a pun-packed, paradoxically playful podcast packed with passionate perspectives on these preeminent play pursuits. Prepare to be promptly and powerfully propelled into pure paroxysms of tabletop euphoria!
     
    We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: Which board game would make the most interesting movie or TV show?Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
     
    And as always, we Swear an Oath.
     
    Question of the Pod: What makes an RPG game and RPG game?
     
    Sizzling Games: Sleeping Gods: 7th Citadel (01:08:35), Wyrmspan (01:13:12)
     
    Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483**PLAY CON**https://play-con.com/
     
    Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/560221262951198
     
    Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089725563211
     
    **SPONSORS**
    Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
     
    **PATREON**
    Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
    Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
    Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
     
    **SOCIALS**
    Support the podcast and join the community!
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    • 1 hr 58 min
    Episode 289: Barcelona, Harmonies, Inventions

    Episode 289: Barcelona, Harmonies, Inventions

    Def, Jules and Joe are back this week to discuss some the hotness in board games at the moment. In Sizzling Games, Joe has been building a blossoming Barcelona, Jules has been harbouring harmonious habitats, and Def has been initiating innovative inventions.
    There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.
     
    New Question of the Pod: Which board game would make the best TV show or movie?
    Sizzling Games:
    Barcelona (26:00)
    Harmonies (37:45)
    Inventions (48:15)
     
    Question of the Pod Recap: (1:11:04)
    Swear An Oath: (1:21:34)
     
    PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out!
    Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483
     
    Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
    Knarr (2023), Mythwind (2024), Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood (2022), Through The Ages (2015), Tallywood Rally (2024), ARCS (2024), Barcelona (2023), Harmonies (2024), Inventions: Evolution of Ideas (2024) 
     
    **SPONSORS**
    Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
    **PATREON**
    For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024.
    Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
    Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
    **SOCIALS**
    Support the podcast and join the community!
    https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Episode 288: Art Society, French Quarter, Age of Steam

    Episode 288: Art Society, French Quarter, Age of Steam

    Welcome back to the Board Game BBQ Podcast, your one-stop destination for all things board games and tabletop fun! In this sizzling episode, Mitch, Joe, and Adrian are firing up the grill to discuss some exciting games. From fine art to strategic train management and ending on roll 'n' writes, we've got it all covered!
    Adrian does a deep dive into Age of Steam, a classic board game that challenges players to build and manage railway networks in the industrial age. Mitch delves into the game mechanics, explaining how players draft dice to construct buildings, attract tourists, and manage their resources in New Orleans. Joe steps up next to showcase Art Society, a visually stunning board game that puts players in the shoes of aspiring art admirers.
    Don’t forget this week’s QotP and Swear an Oath!!
     
    Sizzling Games
    Art Society (00:41:27)
    Age of Steam (00:47:11)
    French Quarter (01:01:08)
     
    Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483
     
    **SPONSORS**
    Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
     
    **PATREON**
    Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024.
    Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
    Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
     
    **SOCIALS**
    Support the podcast and join the community!
    https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Episode 287: Wind the Film!, Witchstone, Draft & Write Records

    Episode 287: Wind the Film!, Witchstone, Draft & Write Records

    This week Dan, Conor and Lauren chat about all the games they played on their recent board game getaway to Brisbane. Lauren has been shooting her shot in Wind the Film!, Dan takes us on a tour of Draft & Write Records, and Conor is scooping up crystals and points in Witchstone. Also listen out for a bonus Question of the Pod about Elijah Wood and whether he has been posing for board game art. After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and we make absolutely, definitely unbreakable oaths. New Question of the Pod: What's your favourite board game Easter egg?
    Timestamps:Games we've been playing (0:02:45)Wind the Film! (0:45:30)Draft and Write Records (0:56:01)Witchstone (1:09:25)Question of the Pod Recap (1:23:10)Swear An Oath (1:33:10)PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out!Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Gloomhaven Buttons & BugsFields of Arle That's Not a HatPikitDream Crush Mysterium KidsWind the Film!WitchstoneDraft & Write Records
    **SPONSORS**Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.**PATREON**For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024.Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
     
    **SOCIALS**Support the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Episode 286: Special Guests - Thinker Themer! plus, Feierabend, Pixies, Weimar: The Fight for Democracy

    Episode 286: Special Guests - Thinker Themer! plus, Feierabend, Pixies, Weimar: The Fight for Democracy

    This week Dana and Def welcome back two of our favourite Australian content creators: Thinker Themer. Amy and Maggie fill us in on what they've been up to since they were last on the show, share how their tastes have evolved, and also their views on the changing landscape of boardgmaing over the past few years.
    In Sizzling Games, Amy has been avoiding work, Maggie has been off with the pixies, and Def and Dana have been battling for democracy. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.
    New Question of the Pod: What board game has educated you on a particular topic?
     
    Check out the Thinker Themer You Tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkerThemer
     
    Sizzling Games:
    Feierabend (50:20)
    Pixies (57:30)
    Weimar: The Fight for Democracy (1:01:27)
     
    Question of the Pod Recap: (1:17:25)
    Swear An Oath: (1:32:00)
     
    PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out!
    Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483
     
    Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
    Feierabend (2020), Pixies (2024), Weimar: The Fight for Democracy (2023), Fire in the Lake (2014), The Battle of Versailles (2024), IKI (2015), Pavlov's House (2018), Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood (2022), Cloudspire (2019), Beyond the Sun (2020) 
     
    **SPONSORS**
    Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
    **PATREON**
    For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024.Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
    Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
    **SOCIALS**
    Support the podcast and join the community!
    https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

    • 1 hr 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

SugarSugarSugar! ,

So much fun

I have been listening to this podcast for a while now and have found myself really looking forward to Mondays. It is a big cast of characters that rotate weekly to put out the episodes and it has taken me a while to become familiar with each of them. My new favorite is Dana as I find myself cracking up each time she is on. All of the hosts are informative, knowledgeable, well spoken, truly exude a love for board games, and just seem like good people. There is something really cool about living in Idaho and having the same experiences and feelings about board games as people clear around the other side of the world in Australia. Great podcast, guys!

cmville05 ,

Just might be the best board game podcast on the world wide webs

This show is awesome. I discovered the BBQ a few months ago when I was searching for any podcast episodes in which they were discussing a specific game, Alma Mater. I came for content on one specific game, but I stayed to enjoy the whole episode. So many interesting games covered. Then I listened to another episode. And another. Before long, I understood the format (start with a sizzle, then the question of the pod, then swearing an oath). All with lots of brilliant banter in between. The bbq crew seem like a fun lot. I think I heard someone mention that reviews are read aloud on the podcast once, and the call to the community was to write a rap as to thoroughly embarrass whichever pour soul has to read it aloud. Well, I’m not much of a rapper, but here’s a poem (in Portuguese): O churrasco do jogo de tabuleiro, É um lugar para os nerds, Todos nós temos uma prateleira de vergonha, Então nós grelhamos com nossas palavras. Anyway, it’s a great show. I’ve gone all the way back to the beginning and started listening to the original episodes from 2020. It’s been so cool to listen to the evolution of the pod and enjoy the development of chemistry between hosts. They also feature some fantastic guests, including Vital Lacerda, Ian O’Toole, Tom Vasel, and many others. Cheers, folks. Keep up the brilliant content.

Jdkrausey ,

Great fun!

Your podcast is very entertaining. I love the variety of perspectives. Gonna miss Sarah, though! We definitely need more women in the hobby.

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