Definitely A Board Game Podcast

25/10/2022

For those listening to episode 56, this is the photo of "Royce" playing bassoon in an orchestra in Montreal. If you don't know what Royce looks like all cleaned up well... err... this is it!

08/02/2022

It's finally here! The long delayed but totally worth it Episode 48: All By Myself!

Royce is joined by guest host Stuart to talk about Solo Gaming, Solo Games, and Games that play Solo! Solo!

Plus our quick thoughts on Keep up the Fire, Skyline Express, and Hardback.

The juggernaut (pun intended) that is Marvel Zombicide.

New to the collection with Faiyum, Button Shy Games, and The Wargamers Paint Set.

And we finish with a TOP 3 things that give us similar feels to solo gaming without being a solo game!


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25/01/2022

Hi all,

Due to a crazy week, and on-going computer issues, this weeks episode will be a little delayed.

Stay tuned!
Definitely!

11/01/2022

Episode 47! Surviving the holidays with games.

Jeff and Royce talk about gaming with our non-gaming family and friends. How do we introduce games? What games have worked? What games didn't?

Plus the government of Quebec says we were wrong about Azul!
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28/12/2021

It's the end of the year! Royce, Jeff, John and Matt Percy look back at 2021 and look forward to 2022.

What were our biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and our TOP 3 Best new-to-us games of the year!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019842/episodes/9795247

30/11/2021

Episode 44 is now live! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

Definitely a Board Game Podcast is two friends, one who is new to the hobby and one who has been part of the hobby for his entire life. Together we are exploring this hobby and having a lot of fun! Join us as we discuss board games, the board ga...

24/11/2021

Episode 44 is in the can, ready to go live this coming Tuesday! In this one we're talking about gifts for you... AND us! We give our recommendations for Christmas gifts as well as reveal the games on our own Christmas lists! In quick thoughts we talk about some games that we actually played TOGETHER live in person! And in new to the collection, Royce reveals what appears to be the best production of a board game along with a feel good kickstarter story. And of course, the Maestro graces us with not one, not two, but THREE beautiful little numbers along with a fact about Santa Claus in Aaron's Awful Joke of the Day! All this and more, in episode forty-four!

23/11/2021

Aaron had his usual group over for some games on the weekend.

20/11/2021

The good ol' boys got together last night for some games at Royce's place!

16/11/2021

Episode 43 is now live, check it! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

Definitely a Board Game Podcast is two friends, one who is new to the hobby and one who has been part of the hobby for his entire life. Together we are exploring this hobby and having a lot of fun! Join us as we discuss board games, the board ga...

13/11/2021

In-person game night! Aaron won his first game back, playing Reapers for the first time! Was nice to be back in person.

12/11/2021

Yessah! 43 is in the can, ready to go live this Tuesday! Royce and Aaron were in the same room for this one, talking about board games and their impact on the environment in the main event. FOUR games, count 'em, FOUR games in Quick Thoughts, some news about an interesting Kickstarter, Royce buries the sound meters with a rant in new-to-the-collection and this week's awful joke of the day really concentrates on the "awful" part. What can we say, jokes about the environment are no laughing matter. We finish with Top 3 games related to the environment. With an extra dose of singing from the Maestro, this episode is sure to bring a tear to your eye. Or lots. Check it this Tuesday where all podcasts hit the airwaves!

02/11/2021

Episode 42 is now live, check it! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

Definitely a Board Game Podcast is two friends, one who is new to the hobby and one who has been part of the hobby for his entire life. Together we are exploring this hobby and having a lot of fun! Join us as we discuss board games, the board ga...

01/11/2021

Annnd I got to introduce The Isle Of Cats to the group. Was a hit overall AND.... I won! Woohoo!

01/11/2021

This one was more my style... cook Ramen, make it tasty and, if you're mean, ruin your opponents Ramen.

01/11/2021

Got some games to the table this weekend. First one was a new one for me and TOTALLY not my thing at all but there's lots of good things going on with this one from Funko/Prospero Hall. The rest of the group was really into it and it was a smash hit with them... Last Defense!

30/10/2021

A very special episode 42 is in the can, featuring special guests Kevin Carmichael and Jeff Fraser who talk about the upcoming Protospiel! Check it out this Tuesday on your favourite podcast channel!

19/10/2021

Episode 41 is now live, check it! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

Definitely a Board Game Podcast is two friends, one who is new to the hobby and one who has been part of the hobby for his entire life. Together we are exploring this hobby and having a lot of fun! Join us as we discuss board games, the board ga...

18/10/2021

Episode 41 goes LIVE tonight! It's a spooooky October main event as we discuss what you're going to need for your board game Halloween party! In our top 3 we talk about scary things in board games! It's an all-Royce "New to the Collection", talkin' 'bout Tokyo Highway ("I wanna ride it all night long!"), Alma Mater and Bonfire. Little bit of news on Queen Games and the City Colleciton Part 2. In quick thoughts we talk about Aqua Garden and Red Outpost and a Reiner Knizia game that may have missed the mark! And we got feedback, even some from the Podcast Police himself... even though he was wrong! Goes live tonight at midnight everywhere podcasts live. Check it!

05/10/2021

Episode 40 is now live, check it! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

Definitely a Board Game Podcast is two friends, one who is new to the hobby and one who has been part of the hobby for his entire life. Together we are exploring this hobby and having a lot of fun! Join us as we discuss board games, the board ga...

01/10/2021

Episode 40 is in the can and coming to you this Tuesday! We will be announcing our contest winner and the results of our survey where you told us exactly what you'd like to hear in future episodes! Be sure to tune in to this special landmark 40th episode and find out if you're our big winner!

21/09/2021

Episode 39 is now live! Check it! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

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17/09/2021

Episode 39 is in the can and all set to come out this Tuesday! It's an all Royce "Quick Thoughts" and he also has some very interesting news about "The Gaming Goat Publishing" and how they've really put their foot in it. Royce has yet another Terraforming Mars game to discuss in "New to the Collection" and Aaron has a great story about his new copy of Oliver Twist! We get serious in our main event, looking at historical games and viewing history in games from a modern perspective. Does historical authenticity and the idea of "that's just the way it was" make a good excuse to ignore cultural sensitivity? Find out what we think, just before we head into a "historical events we'd like to see become a board game" in our top 3! And of course, don't miss out on Aaron's Awful Joke of the Day and feedback from his brother-in-law (to be clear, these are two separate things)! All this and more on Episode 39!

Also, you only have a little time left... make sure you fill out our survey! It's fun, easy and you'll be entered into a draw to possibly win a $50 gift card to your LFBGS!

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07/09/2021

Episode 38 is now live, check it out and don't forget to fill out our survey! Links in the episode description and further down the feed (look for Donald Duck). https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

The "Definitely a Podcast Channel" is a channel dedicated to hosting podcasts on various topics. For geeks, aficionados, and nerds of all types.In depth reviews and news on various topics, presented by Aaron Milic and Royce Calverley. Our curren...

03/09/2021

Episode 38 is in the can, coming to you this Tuesday! In feedback, Aaron's brother-in-law gives HIM a nickname for a change! Did Aaron's awful joke of the day make Royce laugh or throw up? You'll have to listen to find out! In quick thoughts we talk about three great games; Rift Force, Mariposas and Llamaland. In the news we talk about IDW games shutting their doors and how Gamezenter acquired Fantasy Flight Games Centre. As always a bunch of new games added to our collections. In the main event, Royce takes on hosting duties to see how the knowledge of designers and publishers have affected Aaron's game buying habits. And we have a very cool dual top 3; things that will make you, and not make you, pick up a game! All of this with a heap of insults, terrible puns and the usual nonsense from the boys at DABGP! And don't forget to answer our survey! You could win $50 to your local board game store... or video game store. Yep, Aaron made THAT mistake in this episode... check it Tuesday!

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27/08/2021

It's contest time!
Regular listener, one time listener or other? We want to hear from you. Fill out 2 very short survey's and you will automatically get entered into a draw for $50! What are you waiting for?

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24/08/2021

Episode 37 is now live with our interview with Smoox Chen! Check it! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

The "Definitely a Podcast Channel" is a channel dedicated to hosting podcasts on various topics. For geeks, aficionados, and nerds of all types.In depth reviews and news on various topics, presented by Aaron Milic and Royce Calverley. Our curren...

18/08/2021

Episode 37 is in the can and in the main event, we talk with Smoox Chen of the Taiwan Board Game Design! A fascinating talk with a super nice guy. Some really interesting news about Sofie Gravel of Z-man games in the news section. Royce talks about some of his own games from Taiwan; Yin Yang and T-Rex's Holiday in Quick Thoughts and Aaron and Royce share some imports in new to the collection. As always we have feedback, an awful joke (or many) and a Top 3 that will certainly make you hungry! Out this coming Tuesday where podcasts live!

10/08/2021

Episode 36 is now LIVE! Go for gold, and check it now! https://definitelyaboardgamepodcast.buzzsprout.com

The "Definitely a Podcast Channel" is a channel dedicated to hosting podcasts on various topics. For geeks, aficionados, and nerds of all types.In depth reviews and news on various topics, presented by Aaron Milic and Royce Calverley. Our curren...