Synopsis
Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
Episodes
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Episode 261 with Brendo – Wroth, Mogul, Mythwind: Expanded Horizons and Friends & Family expansions, and Endeavor: Deep Sea
14/09/2025 Duration: 01h14minIn our two hundred and sixty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Wroth, Mogul, Mythwind: Expanded Horizons and Friends & Family expansions, and Endeavor: Deep Sea. Then we discuss if 2025 is the Year of Meh Games or not in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - The Muppet Movie with Bruce Voge
07/09/2025 Duration: 01h13minEpisode 46 – Bruce Voge Bruce Voge can be found on Twitter @brucecothinks or on his shows The Just Barely Sports Podcast, The Party Game Cast, Board Game the Game Show, On Board Games, and The Spiel. Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Cult Classic Callback - G.I. Joe: The Movie with Chaz Marler
31/08/2025 Duration: 01h13minEpisode 45 – G.I. Joe: The Movie with Chaz Marler Chaz Marler can be found on Twitter @DiceParadise and on the Watch It Played Youtube channel. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 260 with Matt – Rebel Princess, Moonrakers, Innovation Ultimate Echoes of the Past, Figures in the Sand, and Artifacts of History expansions, and Age of Atlantis
24/08/2025 Duration: 01h46minIn our two hundred and sixtieth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Rebel Princess, Moonrakers, Innovation Ultimate Echoes of the Past, Figures in the Sand, and Artifacts of History expansions, and Age of Atlantis. Then we discuss how we get our board game fix when our lives are too hectic to meet with our regular game group in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Dr. Strangelove with Mark Besada
17/08/2025 Duration: 59minEpisode 44 – Dr. Strangelove with Mark Besada Mark Besada can be found on Twitter @markbesada and @brdgamebarrage, and on the podcast Board Game Barrage. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Cult Classic Callback - Goldeneye
10/08/2025 Duration: 01h33sEpisode 43 – Goldeneye Aaron's other podcast, Boards Alive, can be found on Twitter @boardsalive and on Instagram @boardsalive. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 259 with Brendo – The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Age, Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 3, Faraway: People From Below, and Metaphor: ReFantazio
03/08/2025 Duration: 01h13minIn our two hundred and fifty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Age, Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 3, and Faraway: People From Below in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Metaphor: ReFantazio. Then we discuss the games we are intrigued by from Gen Con 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Beaches with Stephanie Malek
27/07/2025 Duration: 01h01minEpisode 42 – Stephanie Malek Stephanie Malek can be found on Twitter @stephanie_malek, on Instagram @stephanie_malek, and on the podcast The Fandom Show. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 258 with Linsae – Mythwind, Innovation Ultimate The Unseen and Cities of Destiny Expansions, Against the Storm, and Cult of the Lamb
20/07/2025 Duration: 55minIn our two hundred and fifty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Mythwind and The Unseen and Cities of Destiny Expansions for Innovation Ultimate in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Against the Storm and Cult of the Lamb. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Big Trouble In Little China with Nick Mariner
13/07/2025 Duration: 01h10minEpisode 41 – Nick Mariner Nick Mariner can be found on Twitter @TheGoodMariner and on the podcast Please Get Me Started. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 257 with Benji – Dune: Imperium - Uprising, Innovation Ultimate, Crypt Custodian, and Geometry Dash
06/07/2025 Duration: 33minIn our two hundred and fifty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Dune: Imperium - Uprising and Innovation Ultimate in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Crypt Custodian and Geometry Dash. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Bibleman with Jeremy Cobb
29/06/2025 Duration: 01h07minEpisode 40 – Jeremy Cobb Jeremy Cobb can be found on Twitter @JeremyCobb1 and on the podcast Three Black Halflings. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 256 with Matt – Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., Unconscious Mind, and Return of the Obra Dinn
22/06/2025 Duration: 01h28minIn our two hundred and fifty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about Great Western Trail: El Paso, Tabletop Inc., and Unconscious Mind in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Return of the Obra Dinn. Then we discuss the biggest letdowns after hearing the hype and the games that actually came through for us in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - The Terminator with Patrick Hillier
15/06/2025 Duration: 01h14minEpisode 39 – Patrick Hillier Patrick Hillier can be found on Twitter @overthehillier, on his website, and on his podcast Patrick and Eric in the Morning. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 255 with Quinten – Guards of Atlantis 2, A Fake Artist Goes to New York, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
08/06/2025In our two hundred and fifty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Guards of Atlantis 2 and A Fake Artist Goes to New York in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel's Midnight Suns and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - The Sandlot with Waleed Mansour
01/06/2025 Duration: 01h05minEpisode 38 – Waleed Mansour Waleed Mansour can be found on Twitter @MrWaleedMansour, on Instagram @waleed.draws.things, on his website, and on SitcomD&D Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 254 with Brendo – Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, Age of Steam, and Towerborne
25/05/2025 Duration: 01h07minIn our two hundred and fifty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, and Age of Steam in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Towerborne. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - The Last Starfighter with Suzanne Sheldon
18/05/2025 Duration: 01h04minEpisode 37 – Suzanne Sheldon Suzanne Sheldon can be found on Twitter @425suzanne and on Salt and Sass Games Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc
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Episode 253 11th Anniversary – Rebirth, Things in Rings, My Favourite Things, and Spider-man 2
11/05/2025 Duration: 01h15minIn our two hundred and fifty-third episode, it’s our 11th Anniversary. We talk about Rebirth, Things in Rings, and My Favourite Things in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spider-man 2. Then we look at the 2024 BGG Golden Geek Awards. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon
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Cult Classic Callback - Slap Shot with Alex Goldsmith
04/05/2025 Duration: 01h14minEpisode 36 – Alex Goldsmith Alex Goldsmith can be found on Twitter @AlexG_Human, and on his podcast, The Dukes of Dice. Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc