Board Game Radio
by with Doug and Michael
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Episode 289 - 1923 Cotton Club, Reprints, and Days of Wonder!
Episode 289 - 1923 Cotton Club, Reprints, and Days of Wonder!
About this podcast
Board Game Radio with Doug & Michael is a weekly tabletop gaming variety show. Join us as we explore what makes board games fun, memorable, and truly worth gathering around the table for — through casual conversation, stories, and a shared love of the hobby.
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- Episode 289 - 1923 Cotton Club, Reprints, and Days of Wonder! · 1 h 25 min · Season 2 Episode 289This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael survive a game-room catastrophe (barely) and ask how a crowdfunding campaign can end… and keep going. Then it's off to…
- Episode 288 - The Primary, E-tailers, and Halloween High Fives! · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 288This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael are back from Gamehole Con with crowdfunding scorecards, a confession about broken solo promises, and a Powerball plan that…
- Episode 287 - Gamehole Con 2026 Recap · 1 h 23 min · Season 2 Episode 287This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael are reporting live from the floor of Gamehole Con 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. No segments, no transitions, just wall-to-wall…
- Episode 286 - Kingmaking, Strategy Games, and Goldilocks! · 1 h 24 min · Season 2 Episode 286This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael tackle some surprisingly tricky questions: Do we need a new term for strategy games, and how do you feel about kingmaking? In…
- Episode 285 - Chocolate, Space, and the New World Order · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 285This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael tackle a question every campaign gamer eventually faces: What do you do with a campaign game after you’ve finished it? Keep it on…
- Episode 284 - Games We've Cooled On · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 284This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael dig into the art—and occasional pain—of teaching board games. What parts of teaching trip us up the most, and which games have…
- Episode 283 - Tend, Rebel Princess, Machi Koro: Life, and Brave & Bold · 1 h 36 min · Season 2 Episode 283This week on Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael celebrate one of the best parts of tabletop gaming: introducing the hobby to new players and seeing that moment when a game…
- Episode 282 - CrowdFunding Debates, Board Game Bling, & Phil Walker-Harding · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 282We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including some new crowdfunding campaigns. We'll discuss gaming cynicism and table…
- Episode 281 - Family Games & Gen Con Hotness Through The Years · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 281We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discussing family games on BoardGameGeek, and revisiting GenCon Hotness! 00:00:20…
- Episode 280 - Teachers, Awesomeness, and Dave Beck · 1 h 42 min · Season 2 Episode 280We’ve got a great show this week! We’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discussing our thoughts on the hobby, visiting the Shelf of Shame Support Group…
- Episode 279 - Magic, Hotels, and Monthly Games · 1 h 29 min · Season 2 Episode 279In this episode, Michael and Doug share what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including winning contests and new game releases. They also discuss expanding into other…
- Episode 278 - GenCon 2026 Recap Show · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 278In this episode, Doug and Michael do a thorough follow-up of GenCon. They dive into the show's headlines, along with their surprises, misses, and overall impressions. 00:00:20…
- Episode 277 - GenCon Day 2 · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 277In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their Day 2 at GenCon! They discuss experiences in the exhibit hall, the Allplay new game announcements, AEG Big Game Night, and more!
- Episode 276 - GenCon Day 1 · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 276In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their Day 1 at GenCon! They discuss experiences in the exhibit hall, the hottest games, and instant reactions to a great first day at…
- Episode 275 - Harrison Dunn, Gencon, and Blind Rank · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 275In this week's episode, Doug and Michael share Michael's 2026 purchasing plan, talk solo games, discuss convention tips, preview Gencon with guest Harrison Dunn, and play a game…
- Episode 274 - Phill Klamm, Lorcana, and Troll Er No · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 274In this episode we’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discuss reprinting games and going on game buying sabbatical. Lastly we chat with guest Phill Klamm…
- Episode 273 - Paul Salomon, The Spiel Des Jahres, and Giant Thumbs · 1 h 23 min · Season 2 Episode 273This week we’ll be sharing what’s awesome this week in tabletop gaming, discuss industry awards and balancing fun with winning, chat with designer and developer Paul Salomon from…
- Episode 272 - Expansion Extravaganza #1 · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 272This week Doug & Michael discuss upcoming releases from Stonemaier Games, Horrible Guild, and Pandasaurus Games, express gratitude to a local game store, ponder the best way to…
- Episode 271 - Great Games, America, and Complainers · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 271In this week's episode Doug and Michael discuss the latest news and headlines including a new edition of Parks and data from Origins Game Fair. In addition, they also speculate…
- Episode 270 - Origins, Reviews, and Complexity · 1 h 24 min · Season 2 Episode 270In this week's show we'll be discussing some of the latest headlines like the Origins Game Fair, share what's on our minds including game complexity and the difficulty of…
- Episode 269 - Collection Selection Draft & Stupid Money in Crowdfunding · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 269In this Episode Doug & Michael discuss some of the latest headlines like the Catan Championships and the latest Dominion expansion, share what’s on our minds about Bog Box Games…
- Episode 268: Great Moments In Gameschooling, TCGs, and 2021 · 1 h 34 min · Season 2 Episode 268In this episode Doug & Michael talk about the latest news including Amigo reprints and Asmodee. They also debate who spends more money, Trading Card Game Players or Board Gamers…
- Episode 267: ACD Expo 2026 Recap · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 267This week, Doug and Michael recap their experiences at ACD Expo 2026, one of the tabletop gaming industry’s premier retailer trade shows held in Madison, Wisconsin. The hosts…
- Episode 266 - Weird Games, Ties, and Bluey · 1 h 24 min · Season 2 Episode 266In this episode Doug and Michael follow-up on some Spiel des Jahres News and Speculate on Bluey Catan. They also discuss games ending in ties and the allure of weird games. Then…
- Episode 265 - Nominees, Box Sizes, and Old Games · 1 h 22 min · Season 2 Episode 265In this episode Doug and Michael discuss the latest news in gaming, including the Spiel Des Jahres nominees. We also discuss gamer's and their obsession with box sizes. We play a…
- Episode 264: Awards, Flea Markets, Campaign Games and Pandemic Legacy · 1 h 35 min · Season 2 Episode 264Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including the Board Game Geek Awards. Doug discusses a recent flea market experience. Michael features campaign…
- Episode 263 - Hey Pa, There's a Goat on the Roof! · 1 h 23 min · Season 2 Episode 263This week we'll be discussing some of the latest headlines including a slew of game announcements. We'll chat about what’s on our mind like solo games and deck-building. We play…
- Episode 262 - Reprints, Mensa, Lifestyle Games, and a Monthly Game Roundup · 1 h 31 min · Season 2 Episode 262In this episode, we explore the latest in board gaming, including reprints of Guillotine and The Voyages of Marco Polo and Mensa Select Winners. We explore the concept of…
- Episode 261 - Unplayed Games, CCGs, and Hobbit Cards · 1 h 17 min · Season 2 Episode 261Join us as we explore the latest in board gaming, share insights on unplayed gems, and discuss the evolving landscape of collectible card games. We also Blind Rank some games!…
- Episode 260 - Major Reprint, Crowdfunding, Stupid Money, and the Top Games From 2016 · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 260This week, Doug and Michail discuss some of the latest headlines, like the reprinting of Mechs vs. Minions. They also talk about large publishers crowdfunding and content creator…
- Episode 259 - Playing Games with GOATs, The Op, and Troll er No · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 259Join us as we explore upcoming releases from The OP, discuss the balance between old and new games, and play a fun game of Troll or No with Andrew from The OP. We even chat about…
- Episode 258 - The King's Gambit, Disliking Games, and Monthly Roundup · 1 h 16 min · Season 2 Episode 258Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, including new game announcements, discuss whether being terrible at a game influences our opinion of that games…
- Episode 257 - Solo Games, Food, & Hypotheticals · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 257Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board gaming, share humorous airport gaming stories, discuss upcoming game releases, and dive into thought-provoking…
- Episode 256 - This Insert Is Overflowing · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 256Join us as we explore the intricacies of board game design, publishing challenges, and our personal shelves of shame. We delve into topics like game insert frustrations, industry…
- Episode 255 - Rules, Reviews, and Ratings (Video) · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 255Join Doug and Michael as they explore the latest in board game news, share insights on game complexity, play mats, game acquisition, and play Redacted Reviews, a fun game review…
- Episode 254 - Playtimes, Deluxe Editions, and Monthly Game Round Up · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 254In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the latest happenings in the board game industry, including Asmodee's acquisition of a popular title and the…
- Episode 253 - Analysis Paralysis, 3-D Printing, and Blind Rank · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 253In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the latest news in the board game world, including Netflix's upcoming Ticket to Ride movie and the…
- Episode 252 - Hidden Gems, Cooling Mechanisms, Game Roundup · 1 h 15 min · Season 2 Episode 252In this episode of Board Game Radio, Doug and Michael discuss various topics including new game releases and industry news. They explore the concept of hidden gems in the gaming…
- Episode 251 - Board Game Radio, Crowdfunding, Top 10 of 2025 · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 251In this episode of Board Game Radio, hosts Doug and Michael discuss the transition from their previous podcast, Game Schooler, to their new format. They share their excitement…
- Episode 250 - Looking Back, Looking Forward · 50 min · Episode 250In this reflective episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug and Michael celebrate 250 episodes by looking back on their journey, discussing the evolution of their show…
- Episode 249 - Top Games from 2024 (Revisited) · 50 min · Episode 249In this episode of the Game Schooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael revisit their top 10 games from 2024, discussing various titles and their experiences with each game. They…
- Episode 248 - Michael's Top 25 Games of All-Time · 1 h 13 min · Episode 248In this episode, Michael and Doug explore Michael's top 25 board games of all time, discussing various themes, mechanics, and personal experiences with each game. From…
- Episode 247 - 24 Games Challenge: What Would You Keep? · 1 h 4 min · Episode 247In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug and Michael explore the concept of curating a board game collection down to just 24 games. Doug shares his personal list…
- Episode 246 - Stranger Things In The UK · 48 min · Episode 246In this week’s episode we'll cover Ticket to Ride: United Kingdom, Stranger Things: Upside Down, answer questions in the School of Gaming and say Thank You to some very important…
- Episode 245 - Deep Regrets in Pennsylvania · 1 h 8 min · Episode 245In this week’s episode we'll cover Ticket to Ride: Pennsylvania and Deep Regrets, answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss where the Hotness from Gen Con 2023 is…
- Episode 244 - Mille Fiori Master · 1 h 0 min · Episode 244In this week’s episode we'll cover Mille Fiori, Maki Master, answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss What’s Awesome in Tabletop Gaming. 00:00 - Introduction 04:03…
- Episode 243 - Kingdomino In Middle-earth · 50 min · Episode 243In this week’s episode we'll cover Kingdomino: Origins, The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, answer questions in the School of Gaming and discuss changes in the hobby in…
- Episode 242 - Newton In Caldera Park · 59 min · Episode 242In this week’s episode we'll cover Caldera Park, Newton, answer questions in the School of Gaming and recap our experience at Gamehole Con! 00:00 - Introduction to Game Schooler…
- Episode 241 - Potpourri Show · 51 min · Episode 241In this week’s episode we'll feature an extended School of Gaming, and play Game Schooler Blind Rank, Troll Er No?, and the Great Game Guessing Game! 03:21 - School of Gaming…
- Episode 240 - Santorini Shuffle · 46 min · Episode 240In this week’s episode we'll cover Santorini: Second Edition, Forest Shuffle, discuss Unboxing Videos in the School of Gaming and play Troll er No? 00:00 - Introduction to the…
