23 episodes

Shuffle Buddies is a podcast all about boardgames and good times. Join Chris Hajny and Casie Siekman as they discuss games from the perspective of a grizzled board game veteran and a fresh-faced newb.

Shuffle Buddies Casie Siekman & Chris Hajny

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    • 4.6 • 12 Ratings

Shuffle Buddies is a podcast all about boardgames and good times. Join Chris Hajny and Casie Siekman as they discuss games from the perspective of a grizzled board game veteran and a fresh-faced newb.

    Episode 023: A Deck of One / Respect Your Elders

    Episode 023: A Deck of One / Respect Your Elders

    We’re back with another A Deck of One episode, this time discussing the nordic fishing-themed worker placement game Nusfjord. But before serving up a seafood buffet worthy of the village elders, Chris dishes on the adorable, action-adventure videogame Death’s Door.

    The review of Nusfjord begins at 05:20.

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    • 29 min
    Episode 022: A Deck of One / Unrest In Peace

    Episode 022: A Deck of One / Unrest In Peace

    This week we return to the A Deck of One show format, where Chris reflects on a game he’s been playing solo. And this time, there are not one but TWO games to discuss;  the pair of civilization deckbuilding games Imperium Legends and Imperium: Legends. But before jumping into the fray, Chris gives some final impressions of Elden Ring. 

    The review of Imperium: Classics and Imperium: Legends begins at 03:20.

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    • 33 min
    Episode 021: Number One on the Charts

    Episode 021: Number One on the Charts

    This week Casie and Chris go behind the scenes and reflect upon the art of the Shuffle Buddies intro song, each of which is tailored to that episode’s featured game. In the second half of the podcast, they each finally share their TOP TEN boardgames of ALL TIME (kinda sorta, subject to change)! 

    The top ten discussion begins at 102:02:00.

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    • 1 hr 51 min
    Episode 020: Those Uncouth Americans

    Episode 020: Those Uncouth Americans

    This week Casie and Chris invite you to a swanky Victorian era soiree to rub elbows with a fancy review of Obsession. But before the activities commence, they also discuss what Casie’s been up to, an unexpected return to Dungeons & Dragons 5e, So Clover!, and Canvas.

    The review of Obsession begins at 23:10.

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    019: A Deck of One / Good to Be the King

    019: A Deck of One / Good to Be the King

    This week we’re introducing A Deck of One - a new show format where Chris reflects on a game he’s been playing solo. And there’s plenty of solo games to be found these days, but A Deck of One is already off to an interesting start as the first game discussed doesn’t actually have an official solo mode; The King is Dead: Second Edition. But before we get to the grand coronation, Chris gives some first impressions of Elden Ring. 

    The discussion of The King is Dead: Second Edition begins at 07:49.

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    • 24 min
    Episode 018: Only Monsters Rush In

    Episode 018: Only Monsters Rush In

    This week Casie and Chris summon some colorful elemental power and Monster-Rush into a review of Dwellings of Eldervale. But before rolling their combat dice, they also discuss The Messy Middle, Space Base, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, and Shinkansen: Zero Kei.

    The review of Dwellings of Eldervale begins at 31:30.

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    • 1 hr 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

justin hajny ,

Good times

The episodes feel just like hanging out post-game recapping what happened, with a lot of funny asides. That’s usually the sign of a good night, and turns out it’s a sign of a good podcast too.

BrewerSeth ,

Board Game Chat

Fun podcast to listen in! Gives a fun angle of a board game veteran and the view from a new enthusiast. Excellent audio quality and production. Only missing the final star because of the first 30 minutes of the show seems slightly directionless. But that is only a MINOR feedback point!

Katie GM ,

Helpful and Funny

Chris and Casie have great dialogue and chemistry on the podcast. It’s helpful to heard both the opinion of a game expert as well as a person that just enjoys the games on a more causal level. That keeps it informative without getting too in the weeds to the point of being beyond my novice comprehension.

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